Ham and Beans...

 This is a simple, healthy, go-to crock pot dish that we love.  Boil the white beans in a large pot for a few minutes.  Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let sit for one hour.  Then put the beans and 4-5 cups of water or chicken stock in the crock pot.  I save my ham bone from Christmas dinner and put that in.  Add a few splashes of Worcestershire sauce, a few drops of liquid smoke, and chopped onion.  Let it bubble away and make your house smell heaven.

 About an hour or two before you want to eat, chop up some carrot and celery.  Add that to the crock pot and stir occasionally.  Remove the ham bone at this time. 

The white beans create a creamy, wonderful soup that is extremely healthy for you and your family.  Perfect for cold winter days. 
*Home Hint* - cook in your crock pot whenever possible.  You can throw the ingredients in the pot and go on to other things.  This is especially helpful when you have busy kids.  You can make gourmet, time-consuming meals after they have moved out.  :)