That same flowering kale you see decorating old ladies’ yards is just as gorgeous in the crock-pot. Slow steam it with some basic ingredients to bring out the best of this leafy greens’ peppery bite.

Baba ganoush has always taken a backseat to the more-popular hummus, mostly because it’s a pain to prepare. Learn how to use the slow cooker to do the prep. The rest is just a bzzzt in the food processor.

Whether you call it a quiche, a strata, frittata, or just “egg stuff,” egg dishes cook to light, fluffy perfection in your slow cooker. This version is chock-full of savory herbs and other goodies.