Business Insider lists 14 slow-cooker foods

Business Insider published a 14-item roundup on May 23 of slow-cooker dishes pitched at Memorial Day hosts who want to feed a crowd with less grill space and less last-minute prep. The article grouped the ideas around cookout staples — pulled meats, dips, wings, sausages and warm sides — and framed the slow cooker as a way to keep food hot while guests arrive. The feature said the recipes were suited to gatherings of about six to 12 people and included prep times, serving estimates and suggested heat settings. MSN republished the article on May 24. ### Which dishes made Business Insider’s list? Business Insider’s list included barbecue ribs, pulled-pork sandwiches, slow-cooker wings, beer brats, potato salad, spinach-and-artichoke dip, corn-and-jalapeño dip, Buffalo-chicken dip and queso, according to versions of the article surfaced in search results and republications. The dishes split between mains, party dips and sides that could stay warm through a backyard gathering. (msn.com) The article’s examples leaned on familiar cookout food rather than new recipes. Pulled meats and brats covered the main-course side, while dips such as queso and Buffalo chicken offered lower-effort options that could be made ahead and reheated in the same appliance. Potato salad and other sides extended the list beyond grill substitutes. (africa.businessinsider.com) ### Why did the article focus on slow cookers instead of the grill? Business Insider said the point was to make summer hosting easier by shifting some dishes off the grill and onto a “set-it-and-forget-it” appliance. The article described slow cookers as a way to free up grill space and reduce active cooking time during Memorial Day and other summer gatherings. (africa.businessinsider.com) The emphasis matched broader Memorial Day coverage this weekend. The Washington Post published a separate package of Memorial Day grilling recipes on May 23, while local fire officials and health experts issued reminders on grilling and food safety ahead of holiday gatherings, according to the briefing materials provided for this story. (msn.com) ### Who was cited in the recipe roundup? Business Insider’s article, as reflected in republished text, cited recipe developer Chungah Rhee on several of the slow-cooker dips. Rhee said she likes making spinach-and-artichoke dip in a slow cooker and also pointed to corn-and-jalapeño dip as another favorite. In the republished excerpts, she said first-time slow-cooker hosts may want to start with a dip or side before trying a main course. (tasteofhome.com) Those comments gave the article a practical throughline: dishes that can be assembled in advance, held warm and served directly from the pot. That approach was most visible in the dip section, where the appliance doubled as both cooking vessel and serving station. ### How specific was the guidance for hosts? (b17news.com) Business Insider said each entry included basic planning details such as prep time, serving estimates and slow-cooker settings. The article’s target group size — about six to 12 people — placed it squarely in the range of backyard cookouts, potlucks and holiday gatherings rather than weeknight family meals. (b17news.com) The dishes also tracked with what other recipe sites publish for no-grill holiday menus: ribs, pulled pork, beans, dips and party sides that can be cooked in batches and held for serving. Taste of Home and other food publishers have published similar Memorial Day slow-cooker collections in recent years. ### Where can readers find the full list now? (msn.com) MSN carried a republished version of the Business Insider article on May 24 under the headline “14 easy Memorial Day cookout foods you can make in a slow cooker.” Business Insider also maintains a food and recipe section where the original roundup appeared. (tasteofhome.com) May 26 is Memorial Day in the United States in 2026, and the roundup was published three days before the holiday weekend’s main gatherings. Readers looking for the complete 14-item list can find it in Business Insider’s food coverage and in the MSN republication identified in search results. (msn.com)