Simple and satisfying, this colorful soup contains a hearty mix of bowtie pasta, cannellini beans, onion and diced tomatoes that's perked up with garlic, parsley and grated Parmesan.
Be warned: Mingling will not begin until this dip is gone. Creamy Velveeta and chunky salsa mixed with corn and black beans make this the kind of bowl guests will hover over.
The slow cooker is one of my favorite inventions. It is career-friendly, mom-friendly, leftover-friendly and most important, tummy-friendly. So I created a beef brisket cooked in one of my other favorite inventions, beer!
Tomatoes and chicken simmer along with fresh onions, garlic and peppers in the slow cooker, just waiting to be amazing as soon as you walk in the door.
Short ribs become succulent in the slow cooker for a simple stroganoff full of complex flavor. Smoked paprika adds depth to a velvety sour cream sauce.