This savory pork dish is quick to assemble before heading to work in the morning.

After a long day at work or running errands, don't you wish that dinner was cooked and would magically appear on your table? Chances are, you already have a slow cooker collecting dust on a kitchen shelf, just waiting to make suppertime a cinch. With family schedules busier than ever, slow cooking is quickly making a comeback.

Commonly, slow cooker recipes contain few steps and ingredients, which are tenderized by cooking at a low temperature for an extended period of time. By taking just minutes in the morning to get dinner under way with a slow cooker, you can leave for hours and still have a hearty and flavorful dish at the end of the day that you'll feel good about feeding your family. It is truly the meal that cooks itself!

The folks at Campbell's Kitchen understand the need for a warm and satisfying supper — especially after a busy day. Their must-have slow cooker recipes will definitely become a regular part of your weeknight repertoire in no time.

Doubt you can prep a home-cooked meal in just 10 minutes? This crowd-pleasing pot roast dish takes only that long to prepare. Savory pot roast starts with a base of cream of mushroom soup, which turns into a savory sauce for the roast. The addition of hearty potatoes and carrots makes this dish a well-rounded main course.

If you're craving a rich and creamy meal, Slow cooker chicken and dumplings will hit the spot. This easy recipe evokes the flavors of a chicken pot pie and promises to become a fast family favorite. Golden mushroom pork and apples — another recipe that can be prepared in just 10 minutes — offers the unmistakable sensations of savory and sweet. The perfect combination of pork with apples and brown sugar will make your home smell good all day while it simmers away.

For slow cooking success, take note of these two tips:

• Leave the lid on! This will keep the heat in and ensure proper cooking time.

• Also, while it seems natural to want to stir every now and then, it's not necessary — so resist the urge!

The next time you have a hectic day ahead and dinnertime is likely to be a rush, plan to make one of these warm and filling slow cooker recipes. You'll be hooked on slow cooking in no time.