Green beans slowly simmered with savory sausage, bacon and a touch of tomato ... then cover the slow cooker and set it to cook. After several hours, the flavors will meld together beautifully.

I start by cooking the bacon until crispy and then crumbling it. I also dice the onion and make sure the green beans are well ...

You can use a slow cooker for side dishes like glazed carrots, creamy scalloped potatoes, and different types of casseroles.