Cooking Challenge: Reddit’s 52 Weeks of Cooking
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
1M ago
Cooking challenge! Each week, you get an ingredient, technique, cuisine, or inspiration. Then you cook a dish and share the results on Reddit ..read more
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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
1M ago
Use chuck roast, mushrooms, wine, and dijon to make a hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff ..read more
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Slow Cooker Beets
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
7M ago
  Slow cooker beets are a great way to prepare this root vegetable with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Beet, apple, and frisée salad with walnuts and vinaigrette. Once the beets are cooked to your liking, you can serve them as a side dish, add them to salads, or use them in other recipes. They’re delicious hot or cold! Slow Cooker Beets Ingredients 6-8 medium fresh beets, washed and trimmed, cut into quarters or wedges 1/4 cup water, or vegetable broth Salt and pepper to taste Herbs or spices of your choice, such as garlic, thyme, rosemary, or cumin (optional) Instructions ..read more
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How to Cook at Home More
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
7M ago
  Published: June 2019 // Updated: April 2024 Chances are, when you were younger, eating-in was the norm and eating-out was a special treat. For most of us, eating at home is still what we aspire to for our families. But even those of us who enjoy cooking can struggle with eating out more often than we’d like. Here we offer common sense ideas to help you cook at home more. 21 Tips for cooking at home 1. Identify Your Why Do you know why you want to cook more at home? Sure, cooking at home is cheaper and healthier, but did you know it also leads to kids who are good eaters? Whatever y ..read more
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Slow Cooker Ratatouille
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
8M ago
Plus Ratatouille Pasta   Published: July 2020 // Updated: March 2024 Ratatouille is a Provençal vegetable stew from the south of France using summer garden vegetables. It is traditionally served as a cold or room-temp side dish, but we like to toss warm ratatouille with pasta and olives—à la Jacques Pépin. Here we make easy Slow Cooker Ratatouille and turn it into Ratatouille Pasta for a quick weeknight meal. The traditional method for cooking ratatouille involves roasting each vegetable separately, then combining into a stew. But cooking the vegetables together at the same time works fo ..read more
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How to Use a Thermal Cooker
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
9M ago
  Insulated thermal cookers are efficient and convenient. Thermal cooking retains heat and cooks food without the need for continuous energy, making thermal cookers eco-friendly and cost-effective, but they also come with their own set of safety considerations. Here we look at how to use thermal cookers and safety basics. How to Use a Thermal Cooker Just like slow cookers, every thermal cooker is a little different. Before using a new thermal cooking device, familiarize yourself with the cooker and any specific instructions provided by the manufacturer. Most modern thermal pots include an ..read more
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Slow Cooker Leek and Potato Soup
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
9M ago
  Potato Leek Soup is a classic dish known for its comforting, creamy texture and subtle, yet rich flavors. It’s a popular recipe in many cultures and is particularly renowned in French cuisine, where it’s known as Potage Parmentier. Here we make Slow Cooker Leek and Potato Soup. This is a versatile recipe that can be adapted to suit different dietary needs and taste preferences. It’s a great comfort food, especially in colder months, and pairs well with crusty bread and a light salad. Slow Cooker Leek Potato Soup Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 leeks, sliced, white and t ..read more
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Slow Cooker Baked Apples
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
9M ago
  When choosing a Normandy-themed dish for a recent cooking challenge, we went with Pommes au Four à la Normande, or Normandy Baked Apples. The stuffed, spiced apples are typically baked in an oven, but can be prepared as Slow Cooker Baked Apples for an easy, delicious dessert. Baked apples can be filled with just about anything you like. Consider this recipe as a simple guide, use whatever fillings and spices you have on hand. Slow Cooker Baked Apples Ingredients 4 large baking apples, like Rome Beauty or Honeycrisps, cored and top sliced off, see notes below 2 lemon wedges 1/4 cu ..read more
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Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken with Figs
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
9M ago
  This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken recipe calls for fresh figs and carrots and is served over couscous. The classic Moroccan spice mix of ras el hanout can be purchased at most grocery stores or online, or made at home. Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken with Figs Ingredients 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs Olive oil 1 cup shallots, peeled, halved (about 4 large) 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly 3/4 cup dry white wine Zest of 1 small lemon A few sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons ras el hanout 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 12 small carrots, peeled ..read more
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Slow Cooker Asparagus
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by The Smart Slow Cooker
9M ago
  Asparagus is best when roasted or grilled, but if you only have access to a slow cooker these 2 recipes are easy: Asparagus with Prosciutto and Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic. Also see other ideas below for how to use asparagus in slow cooker recipes. To trim asparagus: Snap one spear to see where it naturally breaks then cut the others to the same length. Slow Cooker Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, rinsed and trimmed 2 Tbs. olive oil or melted butter 1/2 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions Place asparag ..read more
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