Category Archive: Slow Cooker

Vegetarian Black Bean & Soy Chorizo Chili / WWPP 6

Vegetarian Black Bean & Soy Chorizo Chili

All winter long we eat a variety of soups, stews and chili so I’m always up for trying new recipes to add to our regular rotation of favorites. This recipe is going at the top of my list! The flavor the first day was good but each day after it just got better and better. It’s not a spicy …

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Santa Fe Chicken – Slow Cooker

Santa Fe Chicken Slow Cooker

When life is busy I rely on my slow cooker to put a hot meal on the table with as little fuss as possible. The slow cooker is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. This recipe has been floating around the Internet for a couple of years. Don’t ask me why it took so long to show …

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Cider Braised Pork and Fall Vegetables/Slow Cooker WWPP 7

Cider Braised Pork and Fall Vegetables

This recipe tastes like fall. Since its made in a slow cooker you can toss everything in the crock, put the lid on and forget about it! It makes good use of fall vegetables like sweet potatoes and parsnips, what? You’ve never tried parsnips well now is your chance. If you wish you can substitute carrots for the parsnips. …

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Mushroom Barley Soup / WWPP 4

Mushroom Barley Soup Nutmeg Notebook

There is something so satisfying about making a pot of soup. It’s simple to make, tastes even better the second day and is perfect to pack up for a work lunch. Enjoy the earthy flavor of mushrooms and healthy high fiber pearl barley in this filling soup. Since it’s low calorie you have plenty of room to enjoy a sandwich or …

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Chicken Curry – Slow Cooker

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The slow cooker has been humming along in my kitchen this week and we were rewarded with a lovely curry chicken. The sauce ingredients are pureed in a food processor or blender prior to cooking. This technique creates a silky smooth sauce. This recipe contains simple ingredients but the results are a rich complex sauce with tender moist chunks of …

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