5 Beautiful Slow-Cooker Meals

Buttery-tasting pumpkin goes surprisingly well with cumin, coriander, cardamom and other complex spices. And this winter squash is hearty enough that it won't lose any of its rich color after-hours in the slow cooker—if anything, the deep orange color just becomes more intense. The finished dish is a thick, creamy soup that combines sugar and spice.

Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Curried Pumpkin Soup