Autumn is a time for more than over-priced pumpkin spice café drinks! Usher in the cool, crisp weather with homemade meals prepared in that must-have kitchen appliance: the slow cooker. Bring fresh taste to your menu with 15 slow cooker meals for fall.

While the slow cooker is a fantastic kitchen tool any time of year, it’s particularly a favorite during fall. It makes life so much easier because you prep the recipe in the morning, let the dish cook all day, and then come back to a dinner that’s filled your home with the delicious scent of a home-cooked meal.