J.C shared his recipe for lima beans in the slow cooker. "Make sure your life insurance is paid up in case you're overcome with joy once you try it, " he advises. The key ingredient: Barq's root beer.

Beans are delicious when cooked from scratch, but the process can be frustrating. When cooking them on the stovetop, you need to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t boil over or stick to ...

Using a slow cooker is a great way to get dinner on the table without doing lots of cooking, and makes for hearty, nutritious meals. (Getty Images) We're all hankering after warming, easy-to-cook ...

Navy beans are the star of this hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup, perfect for an easy, satisfying meal. This classic Navy Bean and Ham Soup simmers low and slow, allowing the tender ...

Here's a super easy - and inexpensive - recipe that requires a little chopping, but mostly dumping ingredients in your slow cooker. What's even better is that you can use the beans for a variety of ...