Buffalo-chicken dip is a game-day favorite you can easily make in a slow cooker.Sarah Olson/The Magical Slow Cooker A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can come in handy when prepping food for game day. From dips to ribs and spicy wings, game-day appetizers can easily be made in a slow cooker. Chili is another easy and hearty slow-cooker recipe to make before you watch the game. Football season is in full swing, and whether you're watching for the actual sports or just want to see what expensive outfit Taylor Swift is wearing to watch the Chiefs, that also means a whole lot of game-day cooking.