Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Tuscan stew

Ahhh, fall. When it gets cool and rainy (or cool or rainy, depending on where you live), a hearty bowl of stew is the perfect meal. Stew has the added benefit of being "man-friendly" – or good for hearty appetites. Plus – this one is a slow-cooker recipe!

Use a turkey or chicken sausage if you eat poultry. Check the label to make sure the casing is also poultry-based (many are still pork-based, and that's just… not good). We like Trader Joe's chicken sausages; they come in a variety of...