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

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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  Rogan Josh is a classic aromatic lamb curry rich in flavors with a blend of Kashmiri spices. The dish gets its distinctive red color from the liberal use of Kashmiri red chili powder, which is known for its vibrant color and mild heat.  Rogan Josh meat (usually mutton) is slow-cooked which makes it very tender and, of course, perfect as a slow cooker dish. Slow cooking allows the flavors of the spices to infuse the meat, creating a deep and complex flavor profile. The dish is rich and flavorful, serving it with plain basmati rice, naan, or a simple salad to balance the meal. See t ..read more

  Published: January 2021 // Updated: January 2024 Indonesian Rendang is a famous dish of beef slowly simmered in coconut milk and a rich spice paste made with cloves, nutmeg, shallots, chilies, ginger, galangal, and turmeric. There is a reason this dish was crowned the #1 World’s Best Food in a CNN reader poll. There is a bit of prep work, but Slow Cooker Beef Rendang is worth it. Yum! The word rendang comes from merendang which refers to the method of cooking the dish slowly until almost all of the sauce is gone and the meat is tender and absorbs the spices. There are different styles ..read more

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