Potatoes and beans make this tomato-based crock-pot vegetable stew super-hearty. A dollop of pesto on top is also super-delicious. Adding homemade garlic croutons is an easy way to elevate this healthy dinner. Stir in broth and cover. Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons oil and Italian seasoning. Add bread and toss to coat. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet....

Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the flavors. Cover and cook on Low until the vegetables are tender, about 6 hours. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Ladle the chili evenly into 8 bowls; sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

Serve with: Garlic bread and a green salad. Generously coat a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the tomato mixture in the slow cooker. Repeat the layering one more time, starting with noodles. Top with a third layer of noodles. Evenly spread the remaining tomato sauce over the noodles. Set aside the remaining 1 cup mozzarella in the refrigerator. If you like, gently scrape the gills off with a spoon....

To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free sausage. Cover with water to 2 inches above the beans; cover and let stand 8 hours. Place the beans in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey Add the stock, tomato, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary sprigs. Cover and cook on LOW until the beans are tender, about 7 hours. Add the spinach and parsley, stirring just until the spinach begins to wilt....

Slow-cooker wings are a fuss-free way to prepare wings for game day. The wings are tender, and they brown nicely under the broiler. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis Pour the mixture into the cooker and toss with the wings until well coated. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours. Turn off the cooker....

Slowly cooking summer-ripe tomatoes in a low oven makes them candy-sweet. The addition of fresh herbs complements the natural sweetness that’s released when you roast tomatoes and garlic. Keep reading to learn cooking tips to ensure your tomatoes end up with the right texture. This is one process you don’t want to rush. Halve tomatoes (quarter any large plum tomatoes). Divide the tomatoes between the prepared baking sheets, placing them cut-side up....

Jen Causey Ingredients 2largezucchini(about24oz. Transfer the zucchini to a colander; place the colander over the bowl. Let drain until water has released from the zucchini, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Jen Causey Position a rack in the top third of the oven; preheat to 475F. Top with additional paper towels; firmly press down to dry the zucchini. Discard the paper towels. Jen Causey Drizzle oil over the zucchini; toss to coat....

Butternut squash is roasted and topped with spicy harissa and creamy goat cheese before sizzling under the broiler. Serve this flavorful dish as an appetizer or as a side paired with roasted chicken or lamb chops. Choose a squash with a long neck if possible. Jason Donnelly Preheat oven to 425F. Cut squash neck crosswise into 3/4-inch rounds. Halve bulb, remove and discard seeds and cut flesh into 3/4-inch pieces....

They make a perfect accompaniment to seared steak or roasted pork tenderloin with roasted veggies on the side. We love the creaminess of baby yellow potatoes, but any baby potato will work well. Fiber-filled baby potatoes become creamy on the inside from cooking in the water first. Photo:Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser After being smashed, they get a buttery, garlicky drizzle that encourages a crispy caramelized exterior when roasted....

This smashed zucchini recipe is a great way to use up a bumper crop of fresh summer zucchini. Smashing the zucchini increases the surface area that absorbs the flavors of cilantro, cotija cheese and lime beautifully. If you’re free to’t find cotija cheese, feta cheese is a good substitute. Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet....

Smoked paprika and smoked Gouda give this broccoli-and-cheese soup recipe a double hit of smoky flavor. If you’re free to’t find smoked Gouda, smoked Cheddar gives delicious results as well. Coarsely chop the remaining broccoli. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add flour and paprika; stir to coat....

They would have been canapes back in 1979–today they’re trendy avocado toasts. Let your guests creatively customize their nibbles by setting out an array of garnishes for this healthy appetizer. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the mixture on each piece of bread (or toast). Top with salmon and sprinkle with salt. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

Microwave on Medium, turning once or twice, until soft, about 20 minutes. (Alternatively, bake potatoes at 425 degrees F until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.) Transfer to a clean cutting board and let cool slightly. Pinch the ends to expose the flesh. Top each potato with some sour cream, tomato, onion, salmon and chives. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....