These slow-cooker pinto beans are full of flavor—and they're nutritious too. Once you've mastered the recipe, try your own take by adding extra spice or other favorite ingredients. Prep ...

A slow cooker is a simple way to make delicious homemade meals with minimal effort. Just add your ingredients, set the timer, ...

Drain and rinse thoroughly. Place the beans, water, and bay leaf in a 4-quart or larger slow-cooker. Cook on low for a total of 11 hours. At 9 hours, 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the onion.

Bring to the boil. Carefully transfer the soup to a slow cooker, cover with the lid, then cook on high for 4 hours until the vegetables are tender. Stir the beans and pasta into the soup ...