10+ Important Things to Know If You're New to the Slow Cooker

Making a slow-cooker recipe will leave you with a whole lot of food. If you don't have a family to feed, using your slow cooker to help you meal plan is a great way to knock out lunch or dinner prep for the week. Pick out a recipe that you'll look forward to eating every day for a few days, and divvy up portions of the finished meal in airtight containers to store in the fridge. You can also freeze any extras for later.

Get the recipe: slow-cooker beans with quinoa, scallions, and cheddar