Homemade Bolognese Sauce

Pea & Almond Rice Pilaf

Slow Cooker Robust Vegetable Soup

For a quick and satisfying supper, serve this chock-full-of-vegetables soup with crusty whole grain rolls and a simple green salad.

Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce With Spinach and Lentils

This hearty sauce makes great use of inexpensive and healthful lentils. They are a great source of iron and are a popular meat alternative for vegetarians. Toss with rigatoni or rotini pasta.

Slow Cooker Beer-Braised Beef Ribs

Serve these hearty ribs with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious juices.

Slow Cooker Onion Soup With Mushrooms and Crôutes

Mushrooms add richness to onion soup. To make it vegetarian, replace the beef broth with vegetable broth. The crôutes make a perfect topper.

Slow Cooker Spanish Baked Beans

You can adjust from vegetarian to meaty by adding up to 8 oz (225 g) dry chorizo sausage or a piece of lean smoky bacon or smoked turkey thigh.

Cranberry Cabbage

This tangy combo really complements pork, ham and even turkey.

Hearty Vegetable Soup

If you aren't taking this on your trip, enjoy it at home garnished with chopped green onions and sour cream.

Slow Cooker Saffron Chicken & Apricot Tangine