"Red lentils are actually more salmon in color than red and have a mild earthy flavor." - From: Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Slow Cooker Book

"What makes this better than Grandma's is the convenience of a slow cooker." - From: Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Slow Cooker Book

"I serve the stew with cauliflower and potatoes mashed with olive oil." - From: The Mediterranean Slow Cooker

"This easy-to-prepare stew adds all ingredients to the crock pot at one time, eliminating the step of browning the beef." - From: McCormick

Using red wine, carrots, cremini mushrooms and pearl onions. - From: The New Slow Cooker