Slow cookers are supposed to be conducive to juicy, and flavorful meat — so why does your slow cooker chicken keep coming out dry and tough?

Green bean casseroles are a natural choice for the slow cooker, where they can stay warm and gooey—even if you're grabbing seconds.

The slow cooker is a great tool for making meals that use very minimal fat and are nutrient-dense, and can be economical too. () (Cavan Images via ) Invented in 1936, the slow cooker has been a staple ...