The stew is packed with green vegetables, whole grains, olive oil and legumes, which help with inflammation. Within 15 minutes, you can prep the ingredients and set the slow cooker for an easy dinner.

Nothing is better than a hearty bowl of slow-cooker beef stew on a fall or winter day. It’s the type of meat-and-potatoes recipe I crave when I want a warm dish that won’t weigh me down. I mean, there ...

Before I had kids, my slow cooker collected dust, hidden deep inside a cabinet with other unused gadgets and appliances. I'd bring it out only for special occasions—for example, when hosting a holiday ...