Machine generated contents note: TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction: Fresh ingredients meet the slow cooker Winter recipesCapturing the sweet-tart flavor of citrus and tropical fruits, plus hearty root vegetables, slow cooker recipes for wintertime never tasted so vibrant. Featured recipes include:Short ribs with star anise, scallions, and orangesCurried chicken with ginger, mango, and lemonCassoulet with crispy duck skin and croutes with garlic and lemon oilCuban-style black beans with smoky pork, chile en adobo, and avocado-tropical fruit salsaTeriyaki chicken thighs with bok choy and riceLentils with cumin, coconut, and pomegranate seeds -- SpringSpring time vegetables and fruits like fava beans, asparagus, peas, and rhubarb take center stage in the slow cooker. Recipes include:Lamb shanks with fava beans, garlic, and mintVeal stew with asparagus, lemon, and spinachChicken fricassee with morelsStuffed Vidalia onions with ground pork, dried currants, and garlic-parsley breadcrumbsSlow-cooked egg strata with asparagus, cheese, and chivesArroz con pollo with peas, saffron, and prosciuttoSweet cherry bread pudding with lemon creme fraiche SummerSummer's heat means fresh corn, fragrant tomatoes, crisp peppers, and juicy stone fruit. Your slow cooker is the perfect way to capitalize on the flavors of the season without heating up the kitchen. Look for recipes like:Braised Sicilian-style chicken with tomatoes, roasted red peppers, raisins, and olivesJambalaya with sweet peppers, tomatoes, and leeksVeggie chili with edamame, chiles, squash, and cornChicken mole with chiles and blackberriesIndian chickpeas with ginger and turmericBell peppers stuffed with beef and cornPulled chicken with cherry-chile barbecue sauceSlow-cooked ratatouille over cheesy polenta Slow-cooked fig jam FallLook for classic fall fruits and vegetables prepared in unique and delicious ways. Recipes include: -- Coq au vin with mushrooms and Brussels sproutsWinter squash, chickpeas, and Swiss chard with tomato and raisinsMushroom and barley stew with collard greensChicken stew with bacon, turnips, and rutabagasLentils with beets, carrots, mushrooms, and parsnipsHungarian beef goulash with sweet potatoes and caramelized onionsChicken adobo with lime, soy sauce, purple potatoes, and garlicIndian cauliflower, potato, and kohlrabi curryAfghani pumpkin stew.