see to it the barley is completely submerged in the liquid so it cooks evenly.
Feel free to replace the sun-dried tomato pesto with basil pesto, offering a fresh twist on the dish.
Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac
Chili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner.
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Serve over a bed of brown rice or brown rice noodles to catch all the sauce.
Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.
Serve with rice or rice noodles.
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Plus, cooking everything together low and slow infuses all the flavors together for complexity in every bite.
And it’s convenient: the beans go in dryno need to soak.
Look for fresh pineapple that’s been peeled and cored already to make assembly even easier.
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Serve with brown rice to sop up the sweet and savory sauce.
Whole-wheat pasta soaks up the rich sauce.
Round it out with a simple green salad for a comforting healthy dinner.
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Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
Slow-Cooker White Bean & Sausage Cassoulet
This slow-cooker cassoulet comes together quickly without fuss.
Mashing some of the beans makes the broth creamier, while a topping of toasted panko adds contrasting crunchiness.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Serve with a crusty baguette to sop up every last drop of the sauce.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
Slow-Cooker Pork Sausage Bolognese
Here’s the meaty, saucy pasta that we all crave.
Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Serve with a simple, crisp salad and crusty bread.
For the prettiest appearance, sprinkle with whole fresh basil leaves instead of chopped oregano.
Victor Protasio
Jason Donnelly
Leigh Beisch
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Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
