This Slow-Cooker Baked Beans Recipe Is So Good You’ll Eat Them Straight Up

Justina Huddleston
Apr 08, 2018

We set out to recreate the Boston-baked beans of our youth with a homemade touch. If you’re not about to sit over the stove stirring a pot for hours until your elbows start to flare up (yay, adulthood), then utilize your trusty slow cooker to make the time-honored dish. Once you get a taste of these creamy slow-cooked beans, flavored with dark molasses and plenty of brown sugar, you’ll never go back to the canned stuff.

Ready to get all mixed up and cooked to perfection in the slow cooker? Yasss, beans!

Slow-Cooker Baked Beans RECIPE

(Serves 6)

Ingredients:

  • 1 (16-ounce) bag great northern beans
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cups ketchup
  • 1 1/2 cups reserved bean-soaking liquid
  • 1/2 cup dijon mustard
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Add your beans and the salt to a large bowl. Cover the beans with two inches of water, and let them soak overnight. To quick soak, add the beans and salt to a large pot and fill it with water. Bring the pot to a boil, cover, and let the beans soak for an hour.
  2. Strain the beans, discarding the liquid. Add the beans and all remaining ingredients to your slow cooker, along with 1 1/2 cups of water.
  3. Set your slow cooker to high, and cook the beans for 8-10 hours, until they’re tender. You may need to add the remaining water during the cooking process; you want to keep the beans almost completely covered with liquid as they cook. Stir the beans occasionally, so that any beans that are on top get a chance to really get into the sauce you’ve made.

There you have it: homemade baked beans that you’ll want to eat right out of your slow cooker. If you want to jazz them up a little, here are some suggestions.

  • Add a ham hock, smoked pork, corned beef brisket, a hunk of bacon, or a smoked turkey leg to the slow cooker along with all of the other ingredients to infuse your beans with smokey, meaty flavor.
  • Sauté some tempeh bacon until crisp and crumble it into the beans before serving.
  • Add a teaspoon of Chinese 5-spice powder and replace half of the molasses with hoisin sauce, then drizzle in a tablespoon of toasted sesame oil just before serving.
  • Serve with some pungent Dijon mustard, which helps balance the sweetness of the beans.

Learn how to make more of your favorite foods from scratch using the recipes on our Pinterest page.

(Photos and recipe via Justina Huddleston / Brit + Co)

65 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes To Add To Your Weekly Rotation

Whether you're a lifelong vegetarian, want to kick off the middle of 2024 with a plant-based diet, or love a good Meatless Monday from time to time, there are a slew of creative vegetarian dinner recipes that are fun to cook up and even more delightful to eat. From one-pot meals to hearty soups and salads to comforting pastas, pizzas, and casseroles, we've rounded up 65 savory vegetarian dinners to add to your weekly rotation. They each offer a flavorful twist to traditional dishes so you're sure to find a new recipe to pique your culinary interest. Now let's get cooking so you can enjoy your vegetarian feast!

Crockpot Spicy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup With Quinoa

This hearty soup with a flavor kick needs to be at the top of your vegetarian dinner recipes list even if we're a couple of weeks away from Summer. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Gemelli Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This simple vegetarian dinner is so creamy and delicious you'll want to add to your weeknight meal planning STAT. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Easy Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Tofu

Tossed over your favorite grain or veggie, this honey garlic tofu is a delicious vegetarian dish loaded with flavor thanks to honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. (via Cozy Cravings)

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Roasted peppers, potatoes, and squash with a tahini sauce makes this dish full of flavor and so healthy. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Get your fill of chipotle-flavored rice, beans, and veggies smothered with melty cheese and crunchy tortilla chips. (via Culinary Hill)

Butternut Squash Orzo With Kale

Vegetarian comfort food at its finest: Orzo and roasted butternut squash for a creamy, delicious pasta dish. (via Barley & Sage)

Easy Bake Gnocchi

This meatless gnocchi is so satisfying and easy to make with just a few classic Italian-inspired ingredients. (via Salt & Lavender)

Red Lentil Curry

Cozy up to a bowl of red lentils cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with sweet potatoes and Indian spices. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Spicy Black Lentils

Made using red onion, cilantro and a roasting technique in Indian cooking called tadka, you can serve these delicious Indian-inspired lentils with bread or naan. (via Munching With Mariyah)

Brown Butter Sage Pasta

This creamy pasta only takes 10 minutes and is gluten-free, so many wins. (via RachL Mansfield)

Butternut Squash And Spinach Lasagna

Layers of roasted butternut squash sauce with roasted garlic and a cheesy spinach mix make this perfect for any dinner crowd. (viaCozy Cravings)

Thai Curry

Mix colorful fresh vegetables and tofu in a rich coconut red curry broth, and serve over rice or quinoa in just 35 minutes. (via The Endless Meal)

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

This sandwich is similar to a classic chicken salad sandwich with a creamy sauce, savory spices, sweet grapes and crunchy celery. (via Maggie Bakes Grace)

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

The rice makes this dish super hearty and comforting with a healthy dose of veggies. (via Fancy Peasant)

Rigatoni Alla Vodka

Not actually made with vodka, this dish still has the same kick as a delicious vodka sauce with red pepper, basil, and thyme. (via Nareen's Eats)

Tortilla de Patatas with Gochujang & Woody Herbs

Spice up this traditional Spanish omelette with woody herbs like thyme and rosemary and Korean red chili paste. (via Allo Simone)

Linguini With "Clams"

Swap clams for king oyster mushrooms and you have a scrumptious garlic, buttery meal. (via Chef Bai)

Dal Palak

This quick and easy dal palak is loaded with spinach and Indian spices like cumin and turmeric. (via Two Spoons)

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA CASSEROLE

This vegetarian casserole packs fresh flavors inspired by the Mediterranean likebell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta. (via The Endless Meal)

Mac And Cheese

Sometimes you just want a classic mac and cheese dinner with cheddar, Swiss, and a sprinkled of nutmeg. (via Most Hungry)

Cacio e Pepe

This six-ingredient recipe for cheese and pepper pasta is so easy and satisfying it will become a staple at home. (via Whole Foods)

Pizza with Mozzarella, Broccolini and Red Onion

Made with mozzarella that’s packed in brine to melt beautifully, this pizza is divine with a sprinkling of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. (via Williams Sonoma)

Vegetarian Minestrone

Served with some toasty bread, this gluten-free pasta soup is healthy and delicious and a satisfying meal on a cold day. (via Olive You Whole)

Roasted Artichoke Pizza with Castelvetrano Olives and Oregano

This flavor-packed pizza is topped with artichokes, Castelvetrano olives and two kinds of cheese. (via Williams Sonoma)

Chickpea Noodle Soup

Here's a plant-based twist on chicken noodle soup that's just as soothing to the soul. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Sweet Potato, Gruyère, and Sage Gratin

This sweet potato gratin with sage and Gruyère is ultra indulgent. It's crispy and caramelized on the outside, but soft and luscious inside. Grab a fork and dig in! (via Brit + Co)

Vegetarian Gyro Bowl

This vegetarian dinner is made with chickpeas, peppers, onions, tzatziki and pita.(via Feel Good Foodie)

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

This gluten-free soup is full of flavor from earthy mushrooms, smoked paprika, and fresh dill and lemon.(viaA Spicy Perspective)

Baked Feta With Olives And Honey

Make this decadent dish as an appetizer or vegetarian dinner with toasted bread and a side salad -- so good! (via Forks & Foliage)

Vegetable Casserole 

Vegetarian dinner recipes should be simple and hearty like this casserole. It's made with frozen veggies and only a handful of kitchen staples so you don't have to think too hard about dinner on a weeknight. (via Culinary Hill)

Carrot Hot Dogs With Magic BBQ Sauce And Aioli

These carrot-based hot dogs aren't just an amazing vegetarian bbq option, they're soy-free and whole food-based, making them flavorful and nutritious. (via Brit + Co)

Baked Ziti

This simple vegan baked ziti (or rigatoni, or whichever pasta you use) makes getting comfort food on the table a delicious possibility even on the busiest weeknights. (via Brit + Co)

Beet Hummus Bowl

Once you see how stunning this recipe can be, you’ll want to make it for dinner on the regular. Nothing makes eating your veggies more appealing than dip! (via Brit + Co)

One-Pot Three-Bean Siracha Chili

Three types of beans add heft to this vegan chili. Serve it with a whole grain (like brown rice or a side of cornbread) for a complete meal.(via Brit + Co)

Chickpea And Lentil Soup

Red lentils are cooked in a spicy tomato broth until tender, then pureed with chickpeas to make a creamy, protein-packed soup. (via Brit + Co)

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Corn and sweet potatoes help balance out the earthy savoriness of black beans and chiles in this recipe. Add a scoop to a bowl of quinoa then dollop with cashew cream and you’ll be all set. (via Brit + Co)

Colorful Quinoa Bowls

A combination of quinoa, roasted veg, and a fried egg will satisfy your dinner cravings. (viaBrit + Co)

Jackfruit And Black Bean Burrito Bowl

Topping a bowl of brown rice with a flavorful mixture of jackfruit, black beans, corns, salsa, and onions gives you all the flavors of your favorite burrito, without the anxiety that comes from trying to properly fold your tortilla around so much goodness. (via Brit + Co)

Kidney Bean and Walnut Veggie Burgers

The key to a memorable veggie burger is the texture. Kidney beans make these patties have a mostly-creamy interior, while walnuts add a hearty, subtle crunch. (via Brit + Co)

Baked Falafel Patties

Bake up a tray of falafel patties, which get nice and crisp in the oven, and add them to your meals all week. Tuck them into a whole-grain pita, then slather with tahini, spritz with lemon juice, and pair with some vibrant greens. (via Brit + Co)

Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry

You’ll want a hearty serving of brown rice to accompany this easy vegan chickpea curry. That’ll make it easier to scoop up every last bit of the creamy coconut sauce left in your bowl. (via Brit + Co)

Pressure Cooker Bean and Quinoa Chili

Sometimes simmering a big pot of chili on the stove just isn’t a possibility. On those busy nights, bust out the pressure cooker and make a batch of bean and quinoa chili. It'll be in your weekly rotation of vegetarian dinner recipes (via Brit + Co)

Quinoa Salad

Add walnut halves to a vibrant quinoa salad made with pomegranate arils (or a seasonal fruit), green onions, and parsley to add both crunch and an extra protein and Omega-3 boost. (via Brit + Co)

Mermaid Veggie Sushi Bowl

These customizable rice bowls will be a hit with anyone. Must-have toppings include avo, marinated tofu, sprouts, and tropical fruit. (via Brit + Co)

Indian-Spice Couscous Bowl

The flavors of India infuse this nutritious bowl with sweetness and spice. Whole wheat couscous and grilled tofu bring protein to the table, while garam masala produces the appeal. (via Brit + Co)

Roasted Chickpea Gyros

Season and roast chickpeas, top with tzatziki sauce and put it all on a pita with some lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions. (via Live Eat Learn)

Easy Mexican Quinoa Bowl 

Made with quinoa, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, and a delicious spicy mayonnaise, this dish is sure to please for lunch or dinner. (via Cilantro Parsley)

Creamy Tortellini French Onion Soup

This cheese tortellini-filled onion soup is quite a meal with caramelized sweet yellow onions and butter. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Pumpkin Risotto

Topped with toasted hazelnuts and crispy sage, this creamy pumpkin risotto is a fall-winter season delight. (via Barley & Sage)

Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole

Our bourbon sweet potato casserole recipe is boozy, sweet, loaded with butter — and we can guarantee you won't miss those marshmallows once you try this pecan crumble topping. (via Brit + Co)

Kimchi Tofu Ramen 

Upgrade your stove-top ramen with some fresh vegetables and tofu. Add in some soy beans and kimchi (Korean spiced, fermented cabbage and vegetables) for an added boost of nutrients. (via Brit + Co)

Jackfruit Tacos

If you're new to a vegetarian lifestyle, jackfruit looks and tastes like shredded meat when cooked and it tastes delish. (via Brit + Co)

BBQ Black Bean Tacos

These BBQ tacos are a great camping hack — the filling is super easy to make, and they cook in just a few minutes. A homemade peach salsa finishes them off perfectly! (via Brit + Co)

Masala Veggie Grain Bowl

This veggie grain bowl takes only a few minutes to prepare, tastes great, and is full of nutrients. Check, check, and check!(via Brit + Co)

Slow Cooker Chana Masala

Made with warming spices and fresh ingredients, this vegan recipe is the ideal antidote to the winter blahs. (via Brit + Co)

Mushroom Frittata

Excerpted from Cooking With Mushrooms: A Fungi Lover's Guide to the World's Most Versatile, Flavorful, Health-Boosting Ingredients by Andrea Gentl. Artisan Books © 2022.

SERVES 6 TO 8

  • 1 pound (455 g) fresh mushrooms, such as shiitake, oysters, maitake, or cremini
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 fresh oregano sprigs, leaves only
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 large egg
  • 1¼ cups (125 g) finely grated pecorino cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
  • Finely grated zest and juice of ½ lemon, preferably organic
  • Fragrant fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint, and oregano, for garnish

My grandmother, an American-born Puglian, cooked in the manner of cucina povera, which she learned from her mother. This included a ton of vegetables, herbs, spicy dried chiles, and eggs. Frittatas made their way to our table for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, sometimes herby one with oregano and mint, or a pile of leftover pasta, other times filled with slow-cooked, delightfully mushy broccoli rabe, and often a mushroom frittata, usually made with cremini. Like a combination of shiitake and maitake. The flavor is extraordinary—rich, earthy, and a little meaty without any heaviness. The key to this recipe, as with many Puglian dishes, is a nice amount of flavorful olive oil and some sharp, salty pecorino.

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. If using cremini or shiitake mushrooms, thinly slice with a mandoline or sharp knife. If using maitake or oyster, gently tear into small pieces.
  3. In a 10-inch (25 cm) nonstick ovenproof lidded skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat.When it starts to foam, add the mushrooms and oregano leaves and cook until soft and any liquid has been released, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the oil.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup (100 g) of the pecorino, and the salt.
  5. Add the egg mixture to the pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining ¼ cup (25 g) cheese,the lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until the bottom starts to brown, 5 to 10minutes. (Check the eggs by lifting the bottom with a spatula.) Once the bottom starts to brown, transfer the pan to the oven, uncovered.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes, then check to see if the top is puffing up. Cook a few minutes longer if not. The frittata is done when it starts to brown around the edges and a little bit on the top.Look for the oil bubbling up around the sides. This is totally normal. Once you remove the frittata from the oven to cool, the oil will get absorbed into the eggs, making it yummy and so delicious.
  8. Serve the frittata warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh herbs.

​Butternut Squash And Wild Rice

This GF-stuffing recipe omits the crusty bread but doesn’t skimp on that delicious heartiness by swapping in wild rice, roasted butternut squash, fresh herbs and pecans. (via Brit + Co)

Chimichurri Sweet Potatoes

Drizzle this herby sauce over roasted slices of sweet potato with extra feta cheese to make it a meal! (via Brit + Co)

Butternut Squash Barley Risotto

This risotto recipe replaces Arborio rice with barley and butter for olive oil for a healthier but still delicious version. (via William Sonoma)

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is the Middle Eastern dish that you need in your life. Made with harissa, tomatoes and eggs, this one-of-a-kind dish can be perfectly paired with a side salad or load of bread. (via Brit + Co)

Green Shakshuka

This green twist on shakshuka is a fresh, vibrant, and unique way to enjoy eggs any time of the day. (via Brit + Co)

Vegetarian Meals On the Lighter Side

Slow Cooker Stuffed Mushrooms

Turn this tasty appetizer into a meal with rice or side salad. (via Brit + Co)

Miso Avocado Toast With Miso Soup

Try this unique avocado toast recipe with miso salad from When our copy of Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit($30) by Candice Kumai. (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Arugula Walnut Salad

This springtime salad is chock-full of seasonal ingredients with a delicious go-to balsamic dressing. Make it in 10 minutes if you're in need of a quick weeknight meal. (via Brit + Co)

Fatoush Salad

This authentic fattoush salad recipe is a combination of summer's best produce, tossed with a mouthwateringly delicious dressing and crunchy homemade pita chips. (via Brit + Co x Forks & Foliage)


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Justin And Hailey Bieber’s Full Relationship Timeline From 2009 To Now

There are plenty of celebrity couples that are able to balance cool yet relatable, and the coolest of all might just be Justin and Hailey Bieber. The couple is everywhere right now, thanks to Hailey Bieber's Rhode skincare and Justin Bieber's stint as an honorary celebrity co-captain at the 2024 NHL all-star game. Amid reports that the couple has had some serious issues this year, a People source promises "they are very, very happy.” Whew! Here's a full look back on their relationship.

How long have Justin and Hailey Bieber been married?

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Justin and Hailey Bieber have been married for almost six years! They tied the knot in 2018 after they were seen walking into a courthouse, but the larger ceremony that had was filled with their closest loved ones.

They looked so stunning that I'm sure Hailey Bieber's look made it to our list of celebrity wedding dresses we can't get enough of.

How far along is Hailey Bieber?

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Ever since the couple shared their sweet baby announcement yesterday, fans have been wondering how far along Hailey Beiber is. People confirmed that she's six months and even shared some cryptic clues about her pregnancy despite not fully being ready to share the happy news with the public.

Justin And Hailey Bieber's Full Relationship Timeline

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November 2009 — Justin Bieber And Hailey Bieber Meet At The Today Show

Justin and Hailey Bieber first met in 2009, when he was 15 and she was 12, when he performed "Baby" at the Today show. According to People, the friendship between Hailey's dad Stephen Baldwin and Justin's mom Pattie Mallette led to the introduction.

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February 2, 2011 — Hailey Bieber Attends The Premiere Of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

Justin Bieber's Never Say Never documentary thrilled Justin Bieber fans (called Beliebers) — but even though Hailey was excited to be at the NYC premiere, she told Vogue in 2019 she didn't consider herself a superfan.

"It was never that crazed, screaming thing," she says. "I didn't think about it in any kind of way except for the fact that he was cute. Everybody had a crush on him. But for the first few years we had a weird age gap."

Image via Angela Weiss/Getty Images for Variety

November 10, 2014 — Justin And Hailey Bieber Reconnect

In late 2014, Justin and Hailey Bieber were joined by Kendall Jenner at a Hillsong New York service. "One day Justin walked into Hillsong and was like, 'Hey, you got older,'" Hailey tells Vogue. "Over time he became my best guy friend. I was running around with him as his homie, but we weren't hanging out [romantically].""

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February 11, 2016 — Justin And Hailey Bieber Are Officially An Item...Kind Of

After sharing a passionate New Year's Eve kiss, Justin Bieber seemingly confirmed his relationship with Hailey right before Valentine's Day. "[She's] someone I really love. We spend a lot of time together," he tells GQ. However, he doesn't call her his girlfriend.

"I don’t want to put anyone in a position where they feel like I’m only theirs, only to be hurt in the end," he continues. "In the past I’ve hurt people and said things that I didn’t mean to make them happy in the moment. So now I’m just more so looking at the future, making sure I’m not damaging them. What if Hailey ends up being the girl I’m gonna marry, right?...I just don’t want to hurt her."Hailey went on to tell E! News that same day they were "not an exclusive couple."

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Spring 2016 — Justin And Hailey Bieber Break Up

After the February 2016 GQ story went live, Justing and Hailey Bieber split. But, according to Hailey, it felt much more intense than that. "'Fizzled' would not be the right word — it was more like a very dramatic excommunication," she tells Vogue. "There was a period where if I walked into a room, he would walk out."

Image via Justin Bieber/Instagram

July 7, 2018 — Justin And Hailey Bieber Get Engaged

Justin and Hailey Bieber reconnected at a Miami conference from pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr., and by then, Hailey says, they were past the drama. Things fell into place quickly, and TMZ announced the couple's engagement in July.

"He was the first person I ever had real feelings for," Hailey later says in an episode of Justin Bieber: Seasons. "When things kind of went south for a little bit and we went our separate ways, I just knew that no matter what the outcome was going to be, he was going to be somebody that I loved for the rest of my life."

"Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you!" Justin says in his official Instagram announcement. "So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindLY. I promise to lead our family with honor and integrity letting Jesus through his Holy Spirit guide us in everything we do and every decision we make. My heart is COMPLETELY and FULLY YOURS and I will ALWAYS put you first! You are the love of my life Hailey Baldwin and I wouldn’t want to spend it with anybody else."

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September 2018 — Justin And Hailey Bieber Get Married

After moving in together, the couple was seen walking into a courthouse in the fall (via TMZ)! Since slipping wedding bands on each other's fingers, both Justin and Hailey Bieber have admitted their relationship has taken a ton of work.

"I remember when I first got married, I hit a little bit of an emotional breakdown because I thought marriage was going to fix all my problems and it didn't," Justin says in an interview with Apple Music 1's Ebro Darden (via Billboard). "You want your wife to do something that you're not doing and it's like, it's hard sometimes to look in the mirror and really have to realize, man, maybe you're not the person that you necessarily thought that you were."

"There's a reason they say 'for better or for worse.' Like, that's for real!" Hailey tells Harper's Bazaar. "I might fly somewhere and go do a job, but I can't wait to come back and hang out. And I feel like that's because of the effort that's been put in on both sides. At the end of the day, like, he's my best friend, but it still does take a lot of work to make it work."

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February 7, 2019 — Justin And Hailey Bieber Have Their First Photoshoot Together

For Vogue's February 2019 issue, Justin and Hailey Bieber go deep into their relationship (the photos for the issue are beautiful, with the couple in shades of cream and white, with bejeweled details).
“I just feel like I care so much and I want things to be so good and I want people to like me," Justin says. "Hailey’s very logical and structured, which I need. I’ve always wanted security...with the lifestyle I live, everything is so uncertain. I need one thing that’s certain."
"I’m fighting to do this the right way, to build a healthy relationship,” Hailey says. “I’m not going to sit here and lie and say it’s all a magical fantasy. It’s always going to be hard. It’s a choice. You don’t feel it every single day...But there’s something beautiful about it anyway — about wanting to fight for something, commit to building with someone."
"We’re committed to growing together and supporting each other in those changes," she continues. "That’s how I look at it. At the end of the day, too, he’s my best friend. I never get sick of him.”

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January 27, 2020 — Justin And Hailey Bieber Attend The Premiere Of Justin Bieber: Seasons

For a date night at the beginning of 2020, Justin and Hailey Bieber attended the LA premiere of his YouTube Original Justin Bieber: Seasons. Ahead of the screening at the Regency Bruin Theatre, the couple hit the red carpet. Justin wore pink pants and a white sweater, while Hailey looked chic in a sequined black dress.

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September 13, 2021 — Justin Bieber And Hailey Bieber Attend The 2021 Met Gala

To celebrate the Met's America: A Lexicon Of Fashion exhibit at the end of 2021, Justin and Hailey Bieber went old school glam for the Met Gala red carpet, with chic outfits and statement jewelry. Unfortunately, their appearance went viral for a different reason when fans of Justin's ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez started changing *her* name during Hailey's time on the carpet.

“It was disrespectful," Hailey says during an episode of Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast. "To me, to my relationship. It just was. Period. The end.”

While some fans think a feud has existed between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber for years, Hailey says "there's no drama, personally."

"I can say, period, point blank, I was never with him when he was in a relationship with anybody — that's the end of it," she adds.

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March 10, 2022 — Hailey Bieber Suffers A Mini Stroke

During the spring of 2022, Justin and Hailey Bieber were eating breakfast together when the model "started having stroke-like symptoms and was taken to the hospital," she wrote in an Instagram story (via ABC News). In a YouTube video sharing her story, Hailey explains that she was diagnosed with a patent foramen ovale (or PFO), which is a hole between your heart's left and right upper chambers.

On March 16, during Justin Bieber's concert in Denver, the singer confirmed Hailey had been doing better. "She's okay, she's good. It's been scary, you know, it's been really scary but I know for a fact that God has her in the palm of his hands."

The couple later walked the Grammys red carpet in Las Vegas on April 3.

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September 13, 2022 — Justin And Hailey Bieber Celebrate Their Four Year Anniversary

Both Justin and Hailey Bieber posted about their fourth wedding anniversary in honor of the special day! "Happy anniversary to my best friend and wifey," Justin posted. "thank u for making me better in every way."

"4 years married to you," Hailey says on Instagram. "the most beautiful human I’ve ever known... love of my life. Thank God for you."

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November 21, 2022 — Justin Bieber Celebrates Hailey Bieber's Birthday

Hailey Bieber turned 26 while the couple was on a trip to Japan, which meant Justin's Instagram post was 14 hours earlier for all their friends and family in North America!

"HAPPY BIRFDAY TO MY FAVORITE HUMAN BEING, XOXO," Justin says in the post. "YOU MAKE LIFE MAGIC 😭 OBSESSED WITH EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU. LOVE YOU BUM BUM."

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May 14, 2023 — Hailey Bieber Is Ready For Kids

"I want kids so bad but I get scared," Hailey Bieber tells The Sunday Times. "It's enough that people say things about my husband or my friends. I can't imagine having to confront people saying things about a child."

And in an interview with GQ Hype later that year, Hailey says that while she looks forward to motherhood, she won't be in a rush to tell the world when she does get pregnant: "When there comes a day that that is true, you, you as in the internet, will be the last to know."

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March 1, 2024 — Hailey Bieber Celebrates Justin Bieber's 30th

Justin Bieber finally joined the thirty, flirty, and thriving club in 2024 and Hailey was over the moon. "30!!!!!!!????!!????!!!!" she says on Instagram. "that was fast. words could never truly describe the beauty of who you are. Happy Birthday to you… love of my life, for life."

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April 3, 2024 — Justin And Hailey Bieber Are "Very, Very Happy"

After rumors began circulating that Justin and Hailey Bieber were having some serious issues, a source tells People the couple is “doing really well."

“There’s no divorce and no truth to that whatsoever,” the source says. “They are very, very happy.”

Hailey Bieber herself weighed in on the rumors in March, when she posted the above message on her Instagram story. "Just FYI the stories and constant ‘blind items’ I see on TikTok are 100% of the time wrong. Made out of thin air," she says. “So I know it may be fun feeding into these stories but just know they’re always false xx sorry to spoil it."

April 15, 2024 — Justin Bieber Celebrates His "Soulmate"

Following the first weekend of Coachella, Justin Bieber shared a video (originally posted to a fan account) that shows him standing with Hailey during a show. The fan account captioned the video, "JUSTIN AND HAILEY ARE SOULMATES IDC WHAT ANYONE SAYS," and TBH I totally agree. The video shows Justin and Hailey Bieber swaying to a song, and Justin kissing her on the forehead.

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May 2024 — Justin and Hailey Announce They're Expecting Their First Baby

After mentioning she was ready for kids a year ago, Hailey Bieber's pregnant! So far, Hailey Bieber's pregnancy announcement carousel on Instagram has almost 10 million likes and tons of praise! Revolve even left this sweet comment: "couldn’t be happier for you guys🥹🤍."

But, the best praise came from Justin and Hailey Bieber's families. Justin's mom, Patti Mallette, took to Instagram to share her thoughts in a reel on Instagram that captured her excitement about becoming a grandma. She squealed, "Oh my gosh, I'm gonna be a grandmom! Oh my goodness!"

She also left a happy message on Stephen Baldwin's Instagramthat made some fans question if she was revealing if Justin and Hailey Bieber are having twins. She initially wrote, "Congratulations Grandpa! WE ARE GONNA HAVE THE CUTEST GRAND-BABIES EVER!" but circled back to let people know, "No not twins lol I wish. I just mean in general. Hopefully they will have more than one eventually. They will make beautiful babies whenever they have them. One is enough for now 😂"

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10 Slow Cooker Recipes Light Enough For Summertime

Slow cookers are synonymous with hearty soups and comforting meat dishes. But you don't have to let your Crock-Pot collect dust just because the warmer months have rolled around. You can continue using your slow cooker for the same reasons you love it in the winter: for making meat super tender, your kitchen smell incredible, and meals come together easier than ever. Here are 10 slow-cooker recipes that combine those awesome reasons with summer's light flavors and bright produce.

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Nothing captures the combination of hot and cold quite like lettuce wraps with chicken, carrots, mushrooms, and a sweet and salty sauce. (via Well Plated)

Carne Asada Nachos

The chips are pretty hidden under this big pile o’ toppings, and there’s a very valid reason for that. These shareable nachos highlight the produce of the season with juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, and a healthy pile of guac. (via How Sweet Eats)

Peanut Butter Chicken Curry

If the image of creamy peanut butter curry over rice makes you want to hibernate, you’ll be brought back to life with the knowledge that this dish is actually pretty light, thanks to broccoli and bell peppers. The fact that all you did was dump everything into the Crock-Pot will make it taste even better. (via Food Faith Fitness)

Chicken Cacciatore

Take all of the components of a summer antipasto platter (juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and salty capers), add that to tender chicken, and you have chicken cacciatore. The slow-cooker version is a bit easier than the stovetop method, since you’re adding everything to the pot at once. (via Well Plated)

Veggie-Packed Lasagna

Can’t let go of lasagna even when it’s sweltering outside? Try this veggie-centric version, which is much more energizing than the meaty original. (via Kristine's Kitchen)

Healthy Beef and Broccoli

If you want to feel like you’re eating Chinese takeout but are going for the low-carb thing, look to this lighter take on beef and broccoli. It calls for riced broccoli instead of whole florets. This way, you still get the texture of meat and “rice” in each bite. (via Well Plated)

Tex-Mex Pork Tostadas

Heartier refried beans and pork are the base of these crispy tostadas, brightened by creamy avocado and zingy red onion and cilantro. You can slow-cook the pork a couple of days ahead of time, so all that’s left at mealtime is assembly. (via A Communal Table)

Carnitas Tacos

Your slow cooker will make pork shoulder insanely easy to shred — ideal for piling onto corn tortillas with taco fixings like red onion, cilantro, and lime. (via Boulder Locavore)

Mango Chicken Curry

This produce-packed curry stars succulent chicken, crunchy veggies, and sweet mango for a bowl that will fuel you for any adventure. (via Food Faith Fitness)

Turmeric Chicken and Potatoes

This chicken dinner comes out so fork-tender, you'll hardly need a knife. (via Sweet Phi)

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Can You Really Improve Your Relationship With A "Sleep Divorce"?

Picture it: you're waking up tired because of your partner's snoring so you're thinking about getting a "sleep divorce." You may have tried the Scandinavian Sleep Method or wearing earplugs to help you get cozier, but it's possible they didn't really help. Plus, if you've never slept separately from them, it can feel daunting to broach the topic let alone talk about the benefits of it. Take it from me, a conversation is necessary if you're dealing with sleep deprivation and find yourself being resentful towards your S.O.

There was a time I used to believe that it was cute to fall asleep holding my partner, but now I'm well aware that uninterrupted rest at night can lead to irritation that's not fair to anyone. Because there's several reasons why a "sleep divorce" may be necessary, I spoke with licensed clinical sleep psychologist Dr. Shelby Harris, the Director of Sleep Health at Sleepopolis, to explain what it is, why it's so popular, and how it may benefit couples long-term.

What is a sleep divorce and why do you feel it's gained traction recently?

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If you're wondering if a "sleep divorce" means you went to bed, woke up, and decided to get divorced, I'm here to let you know it's not as drastic. Dr. Harris says, "A sleep divorce is when couples decide to sleep in separate beds or rooms because of sleep disturbances from differing sleep schedules or comfort preferences." So if you're not a fan of your partner's snoring and you're been losing sleep over it, this could lead to a "sleep divorce."

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, one-third of people report sleeping somewhere differently than their partner. This is "...fueled by a growing awareness of how important getting good sleep is for health and relationships, changing attitudes toward relationships that prioritize autonomy, and advancements in sleep technology that make separate sleeping arrangements possible and more comfortable," continues Dr. Harris.

What are some signs that a couple should consider getting a sleep divorce?

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No matter who you and your S.O. are, it's likely you have differing needs. I'm not telling you to prioritize your autonomy over your partner's, but it does help to have a conversation about losing sleep if that poses an issue. And as it turns out, you're not the only person who may be experiencing sleep issues.

Experts at eachnight discovered the top three states where couples have sleep struggles are New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland. They also discovered that 'insomnia' and 'sleep apnea' are the top two highest searched queries on Google.

Dr. Harris says, "If you're constantly waking up because of your partner's snoring or tossing and turning, feeling frustrated or exhausted from lack of sleep, or if you both have different sleep preferences, like mattress firmness or room temperature, it might be worth considering separate sleeping arrangements. It could help ease tensions and improve both of your sleep quality, benefiting your relationship in the long run."

How can couples benefit from a sleep divorce if they choose to pursue it?

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Admittedly, this is a question I've had for a while. Though I've made the decision to sleep in a separate room than my S.O., some people may feel uneasy taking that route. The good news is that Dr. Harris lists reasons why this can be beneficial for couples in the long run.

"A sleep divorce can benefit couples by giving each partner better sleep without disruptions, reducing any resentment that might arise from sleep issues, and improving intimacy since both partners are more rested and happier overall," she says. I know I wasn't a fan of how cranky I was in the morning so I personally swear by getting a "sleep divorce." It's been nice to actually get 8 hours of sleep without feeling sluggish by a certain time.

In Dr. Harris' opinion, "It's like hitting the reset button on sleep and relationships, helping them to understand and respect each other's needs while getting the best rest possible."

Do you believe couples are starting to find nontraditional avenues for successful relationships?

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Seeing how popular getting a "sleep divorce" has become, I wondered if couples sought creative solutions more today than they have previously.

Dr. Harris says, "Couples are discovering new ways to make their relationships work, even if they don't follow the traditional scripts we've seen in media and society. Whether it's through sleep divorces, open relationships, or challenging gender roles, people are realizing that what matters most is their own happiness and fulfillment."

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Mid-Year Reset: How To Still Manifest Your 2024 Goals

July 1 — the officially mid-year point for 2024 — is fast-approaching, and it's a good checkpoint for how you’re doing when it comes to reaching your 2024 goals. Most of us rolled into the new year feeling hopeful that we could meet a list of resolutions by years-end. How are those going? If you’re not where you’d like to be by now, here’s a little help to get you back on track.

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I recently spent a weekend at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz, CA with meditation master Sarah Vie, author of I Wish I'd Known, and about 35 other women to uncover emotions that might be holding us back. A beachside hotel called the Dream Inn couldn’t have been a more perfect location to ponder life’s biggest questions – without kids, dogs, partners, work, and a house to pull us out of our “me” zone.

I started the weekend off a little bit of a mess: stressed from traffic, organizing a dog sitter, and making sure I could log off from work for the weekend. Any talk of meditation and manifesting my dreams was not on my radar when there was a house to clean! Bills to pay! Kid to care for! I realize now how close I was to burnout.

My weekend with Sarah manifesting my dreams at the Dream Inn pulled me back, set me straight, and transformed my mood and energy in ways I never expected.

Here’s what I learned about manifesting your dreams right now.

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1.Write down your dreams: And don’t just write them down – be specific about what they look like and how they feel when you’ve finally reached them. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in that moment. Where are you? What does it feel, smell, sound like? What are you doing when you reach them? Use visualization tools like a vision board placed front and center; start a daily meditation routine that keeps you focused on your purpose; and try saying your goals aloud to yourself (if that’s not too weird). These practices can help keep you driven and focused.

2. Write down the “show-me’s”: According to Sarah, this is the how. Write down the small steps for achieving bigger goals. Be consistent. It’s a lot easier to give up on your dreams, when the steps for getting there are not already part of your routine. “We can't just do something one time and expect to change a habit,” said Sarah. Reframe how you think about reaching your goals – a mindset of will do vs. maybe will – and create a routine around the steps. 

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3. Practice gratitude. Practice gratitude for what you already have – this has a lot to do with shifting your energy and what you attract because what we feel inside attracts the same energy outside. Start a gratitude journal or try these gratitude prompts.

4. Set a daily intention. Sarah suggests using LSD: listen to yourself, stop negative thinking, and declare your goals. Every morning find a quiet space to listen to yourself and your needs – this may be actual meditation, or sitting with a cup of tea, or taking a walk or hike. Set an intention for the day that will help you reach your goals.

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5. Replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations. We talked a lot about energies and magnets – what we put out there, we attract so if you're feeling stressed and chaotic guess what's coming right back at you? Underneath that stress though is usually fear – fear of not seeming perfect or saying no or not doing what your true inner self wants to do. Replace those negative beliefs with positive ones; treat yourself with kindness and understanding; and allow yourself to heal slowly to reach a healthier way of living. "Replace those old stories you tell yourself and redefine them into something positive, so your conscious mind starts to believe you can," says Sarah.

6. Focus on what brings you joy. Spend more time doing the things that bring you joy and your energy will shift to a more positive mindset. A positive mindset is key to achieving your goals, attracting positive experiences, and living the life that you want.

7. Stay accountable. Whether it's a friend or partner or a journal that you check in with on a daily or weekly basis, find ways to hold yourself accountable for your goals and check off those small steps you decide are the best way to get there. You got this!

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