The slow cooker is our summertime go-to for cool kitchen cooking. After swim lessons and outdoor activities, it's so nice to come back to a tasty, light dinner. If you can't find Bibb or Boston, green leaf lettuce is less sturdy but can work in a pinch. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah


Test Kitchen tips
  • Water chestnuts are a great addition to this recipe and hold up well in the slow cooker.
  • For more crunch, top with shredded carrots and radishes.