It's crock pot season again! I'm so excited to pull my favorite appliance out from its hiding place and start using it to make anything from my old favorites, like Apple + Pumpkin Spice Stew, to new recipes like this one. (Don't forget to check out my 10 Tips for Slow Cooker Perfection!)Have you tried yellow split peas? . . .

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