How to make the most of your slow cooker

For certain dishes, low and slow is the way to go

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Weeknights weren’t made for slow braises and roasts; they're often too harried and hectic for anything other than what's quick and easy. After a long day, you're likely to turn to a simple pasta or a hearty salad — even a sandwich qualifies as dinner when you're exhausted. But in the chilly days ahead, you may find yourself craving the comfort of a lazy slow cooked meal — the kind that's reserved for weekends — in the middle of the week.

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