Recipe Adapted from: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines

1 can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree — (28-ounce)
1 can chunky salsa — (14 1/2-ounce)…

This dish can easily be made in a slow cooker. Add all ingredients at once and cook on the high heat setting for 8 to 10 hours. Be sure to soak the beans overnight before you begin.

1 1/2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped…

1 pound dried split peas
1 leek — rinsed & chopped…

This stew is colorful and full flavored, thanks to a host of vegetables and seasonings. I like to cook the collard greens separately to avoid any bitter taste in the stew. Because sweet potatoes break down easily, it’s important not to cook this stew too long. For a mild, yet still flavorful, version, eliminate the hot chile.

Butternut or other winter squash may be used instead of the pumpkin. This can be made either in the crockpot or on the stove.

Lots of great veggie burritos!

Meaty lentils are featured in this vegetarian version of Sloppy Joes. Serve on toasted rolls with a fresh batch of coleslaw.

1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon mustard…