"While simmering beef stew in a Dutch oven all day is a thing, using a Crock-Pot or slow cooker makes this meal almost too ...

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.

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 ...