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.

The slow cooker, or Crock-Pot, is too often relegated to the back of a kitchen cabinet for most of the year, making a brief appearance for a few winter soups and chilis. Get the most out of this ...

My family devours this healthy stew. 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 ...