Perfect risotto can be a tricky business with all the constant stirring. Try it in your slow cooker, and give your bicep a break.

The artichoke is actually a bud with the potential to become a beautiful purple bloom. Use your slow cooker to make an artichoke dish that preserves the elegant essence of the edible thistle.

Dating back to the 1300s, Chicken Chasseur was a favorite of Medieval hunters. Though it’s rustic, hearty, and filling, you’ll find that this slow cooker version also has the rich decadence that betrays its French origins.