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Slow-Cooker Short Ribs with Dates and Chestnuts
Why guests love it: Short ribs are the definition of special-occasion food: They need to cook for hours, which means they're not something you make every day, and they taste incredibly indulgent.

Why cooks love it: This inexpensive cut is hard to screw up, so even novices can pull off an impressive-tasting meal. It's also one of those dishes that tastes better the next day.

Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Short Ribs with Dates and Chestnuts