Autumn Evening Comfort: Just 3 simple ingredients. I make it when I want a hearty dinner handled hours ahead with nothing left to do in between.

When I need a dinner that feels cozy but asks almost nothing from me after lunch, this 3-ingredient slow cooker ham is exactly the kind of recipe I reach for. Using a fully cooked ham steak keeps things simple, while the slow cooker turns it into a sweet-savory, autumn-style main dish with hardly any prep. It is the sort of practical comfort food that works beautifully on a busy weekday when you still want the house to smell like you have been cooking all day.

This dish is especially good