Chefs and cookbook authors shared their favorite cozy, comforting slow-cooker meals to make during winter.

Requiring only six ingredients and next to no effort, "easy" hardly begins to do justice to this low-maintenance beef stroganoff recipe. Garnish the completed dish with chopped fresh parsley for a touch of vibrancy and elegance.

With these slow cooker favorites, you can enjoy the comfort of a home-cooked meal without all the hassle. The beauty of slow cooking is that it allows flavors to develop over time while you go about your day,

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans I use my slow cooker all year round, but I rely on it the most in the fall. The transition from summer to fall cooking is both exhilarating and overwhelming. I look forward to eating cozy,