Pumpkin stew:

Pumpkin in large pieces
Water, half way, no need to cover completely
2 onions, chunks
1 Can of Chick Peas (or any other beans)

Spices:
2 T Paprika
2 T Chili Powder (opt)
1 T Oregano
1 T Parsley
1 T Coriander
2 pinches of Thyme
2 pinches of Rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 tsp garlic (or more if you like)
1 T salt

This is our favorite cholent for Shabbat, and after a year, we're still not sick of it.

Sometimes we add a roast to it, which tastes better without the rosemary and thyme.

Fish Stew

2 green peppers
2 red peppers
3 tomatoes
1 hot red pepper
6 T chili powder
3 T paprika
1 T coriander
1 T parsley
salt
slices of lemon
Fish fillet (we often use Nile perch, but it's great with salmon, too)

Cut the veggies into coarse pieces and toss into the pot, add spices, place fish on top, squeeze and then toss the lemons on top of the fish, add water up to (not covering) the fish.

I use them in a regular pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer on the lowest burner. I grew up using a crock pot, so I think these would be good for it, that's why I shared them, even though I've never tried them in the crock pot.

Butternut squash is great in that recipe, too! I prefer pumpkin but my kids like the butternut better.

I made the Fish Stew for Shabbos and it was a winner with the whole family.

Great!! I'm making it right now!