"With two types of sauces, ground beef, spinach and three kinds of cheese, this dish is super hearty and goes beyond the expected. When serving, be sure to scoop all the way down to the bottom of the slow cooker so everyone gets a good taste of all the yummy layers." —Deborah Bruno, Mira Loma, California

"I love Asian food and wanted a chili-like soup with the distinctive flavours of General Tso’s chicken. The slow cooker makes this super easy, and you can use any meat you like. It’s a great with turkey, ground meats or leftover pork." —Lori McLain, Denton, Texas

"I like using the slow cooker for our meals because it gives me time for other preparations, frees the oven, and it usually doesn't matter if you serve it later than planned. The fruit in this recipe, which I adapted, gives the pork a special flavour." —Mary Jeppesen-Davis, St. Cloud, Minnesota