Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes

by Finlayson, Judith

• ISBN13: 9780778800606
• ISBN10: 0778800601
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Robert Rose Inc

Summary

Slow cookers have been rediscovered by a whole new generation of busy people. The reason is quite simple: imagine being able to throw some wholesome ingredients into a cooker, close the lid and come home to a hot, satisfying meal at the end of the day. A perfect mealtime solution! However, every memorable meal begins with innovative and creative recipes. In Delicious and Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes, you will discover mouthwatering recipes that allow you to create outstanding meals with a minimum of effort. This extensive collection of over 175 recipes contains a wide range of dishes from starters to soups, beef to seafood, and even desserts. Whether you're serving a weekday meal to your family or entertaining special guests, there's a recipe here to delight and satisfy everyone.Here are just some of the delicious and dependable recipes you can enjoy: Spicy Artichoke Dip, Peppercorn P'té, Creamy Corn Chowder, Mulligatawny Soup, Classic Beef Stew, Sauerbraten, Saucy Pork Chops with Cranberries, Chicken in Onion Buttermilk Gravy, Mussels in Lemongrass Tomato Broth, Turkey and Sausage Chili, Tomato Mushroom Lasagna, Cider Baked Beans, Hot Breakfast Cereals, Double Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Apricot Almond Pudding. over 175 recipes for everything from appetizers to desserts more than 50 full color photographs helpful pantry notes vegetarian recipes extensive tips and techniques for foolproof results make ahead ideas recipes for every occasion

Author Biography

Judith Finlayson is a journalist and author with a life-long love of cooking. She began her career writing feature food articles, reviewing restaurants and developing recipes for magazines. This is the second slow cooker book she has written which integrates a wide range of cooking influences into an eclectic collection of recipes. She is also the author of the bestselling The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Using Your Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Tips

Dips, Starters and Snacks

Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Crostini

Chili con Queso

Black Bean and Salsa Dip

Ball Park Bean Dip

Spicy Artichoke Dip

Nippy Oyster and Bacon Dip

Cheese Loaves with Mushroom Tomato Sauce

Peppercorn PGtT

Country Terrine with Pistachios

Crab Supreme

Hot Roasted Nuts

Soups

Red Lentil and Carrot Soup with Coconut

Mediterranean Lentil Soup with Spinach

Santa Fe Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy Corn Chowder

Cumin-Flavored Black Bean Soup with Tomato

Tortilla Soup with Corn and Chillies

Mixed Mushroom Soup with Creamy Goat Cheese

Mulligatawny Soup

Versatile Garlic Soup

Kale with Smoked Sausage Soup

Ribollita

Mexican Chicken Soup

Beef and Barley Soup with Mushrooms

International Split Pea Soup

Beef and Veal

Best-Ever Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Beef and Rigatoni Bake

Italian-Style Pot Roast with Polenta

Home-Style Pot Roast

Sauerbraten

Classic Beef Stew

Brisket of Beef in Tomato Onion Gravy

Brisket of Beef in Horseradish Gravy

Tamale Pie with Chili Cornmeal Crust

Creamy Beef Curry

Cuban-Style Flank Steak

Sussex-Style Steak with Mushrooms

Beef and Sausage Chili

Blue Plate Chili

Chunky Black Bean Chili

Polish Beef Stew with Sauerkraut and Sausage

Mexican Meat Loaf

Mom''s Meat Loaf

Short Ribs in Chili Sauce

Short Ribs Braised in Spicy Black Bean Sauce

Veal Shanks with Lemon Sauce

Wine-Braised Veal with Rosemary

Mexican-Style Veal Stew

Pork and Lamb

Uptown Wieners and Beans

Pork and Black Bean Chili

Chili Verde

Pasta with Sausage and Lentils

Santa Fe-Style Ribs

Italian-Style Ribs with Polenta

Braised Pork with Mushrooms and Turnips

Saucy Pork Chops with Cranberries

Hot Pot Pork Chops

Mom''s Smothered Pork Chops

Southwestern Shepherd''s Pie

Pozole

Sausage and Barley Jambalaya

Cassoulet

Curried Lamb with Apricots

Irish Stew

Lamb Shanks Braised in Guinness

Braised Lamb Shanks with Luscious Legumes

Poultry

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Chicken and Barley

Spanish-Style Chicken with Rice

The Captain''s Curry

Chicken in Onion Buttermilk Gravy

Chicken ''n'' Dumplings

Curried Chicken with Spinach

Chicken and Chickpeas with Spinach

African-Style Braised Chicken in Peanut Sauce

Chicken Enchiladas in Tomatillo Sauce

Cheesy Jalape±o Chicken Loaf

Spicy Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings

Balsamic Braised Chicken with Olives

Pulled Turkey

Turkey Sloppy Joes

Turkey and Sausage Chili

Turkey in Puff Pastry

Best-Ever Turkey Breast

Fish and Seafood

Mussels in Lemongrass Tomato Broth

Savory Vegetable Stew with Chili-Crusted Halibut

Portuguese Sausage and Shellfish Stew

Florida Fish Chowder

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Snapper and Okra Curry

Halibut in Indian-Spiced Tomato Sauce

Poached Salmon

Salt Cod Cassoulet

Meatless Mains

Cannelloni with Tomato Eggplant Sauce

Tomato Mushroom Lasagna

Mushroom and Artichoke Lasagna

Mushrooms and Eggplant Florentine

Eggplant and Potato Curry

Cheesy White Chili with Cauliflower

Three-Bean Chili with Bulgar

Cider Baked Beans

Two-Bean Chili with Zucchini

Rice and Bean Casserole with Cheese and Chilies

Rigatoni and Cheese

Meatless Moussaka

Louisiana Ratatouille

Vegetables and Grains

Collard Greens in Tomato Sauce

Leek Loaf

New Orleans Braised Onions

Sweet Potato Barley Risotto

Leek and Barley Risotto

Hoppin'' John

Grits ''n'' Cheddar Cheese

Pot Likker Greens

Steamed Brown Bread

Carrots with Rice

Slow-Cooked Polenta

Hot Breakfast Cereals

Basic Beans

Red Beans and Rice

Desserts

Rice Pudding with Cherries and Almonds

Maple Orange Pudding with Coconut

Bread Pudding in Caramel Sauce

Gingery Bread Pudding with Orange

Cranberry Pear Compote

Raspberry Custard Cake

Double Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Warm Orange Pudding Cake

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Pumpkin Chocolate Marble Cheesecake

Cranberry Baked Apples

Just Peachy Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake

Cranberry Apricot Upside-Down Cake

Blueberry Semolina Cake with Maple Syrup

Meredith''s Molten Blondies

Italian-Style Cornmeal Cake with Orange

Chocolate Flan with Toasted Almonds

Rich Chocolate Cake

Apricot Almond Pudding

Cranberry-Red Currant Crumb Pudding

Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cobbler

Index

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Excerpts

Chicken 'n' Dumplings Serves 4 to 6 There is something quintessentially comforting about chicken and dumplings. Perhaps it is the familiar flavors in the simple chicken stew or the gentle blandness of the dumplings, which suggests a willingness to accommodate whatever comes their way. In any case, this is delicious family-style fare. 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 3 lbs (1.5 kg) chicken pieces, skin on breast, skinless legs and thighs 2 medium onions, finely chopped 4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 4 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tsp (5 mL) dried tarragon or thyme leaves 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked black peppercorns 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) condensed chicken broth, undiluted 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine or condensed chicken broth 1 cup (250 mL) green peas, thawed if frozen 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream, optional Dumplings 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) sifted all-purpose flour 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley, optional 2 tbsp (25 mL) melted butter 3/4 cup (175 mL) warm milk In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, in batches, and brown lightly on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, carrots and celery to pan and cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened. Add tarragon, salt and peppercorns and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over mixture, stir well and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and cook, stirring, until thickened. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or on High for 3 hours, until juices run clear when chicken is pierce with a fork. Stir in peas and whipping cream, if using. Dumplings: Turn slow cooker heat to High. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and parley, if using. Add butter and milk and stir just until moistened (lumps are fine). Drop dumpling dough, by spoonfuls, onto hot chicken. Cover and cook on High for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean. TIP: There are several steps you can take to ensure that your dumplings are as light and fluffly as possible. Preheat the slow cooker to High so the stew will be bubbling when you add the dumplings. Sift the flour before measuring and warm the milk before adding to the dry ingredients. Drop the batter directly onto pieces of chicken. If the batter is submerged in the liquid, the dumplings with be soggy. MAKE AHEAD: This dish can be partially prepared the night before it is cooked. Complete step 2, heating 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in pan before softening vegetables. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, brown chicken (Step 1), or if you're pressed for time, omit this step and place chicken directly in slow cooker stoneware. Continue cooking as directed in Step 3. PANTRY NOTES Cracked Peppercorns I recommend the use of cracked peppercorns rather than ground pepper in many of my recipes because they release flavor slowly during the long cooking process. "Cracked pepper" can be purchased in the spice sections of supermarkets, but I like to make my own in a mortar with a pestle. A rolling pin or even a heavy can on its side will also break up the peppercorns for use in slow cooked dishes. If you prefer to use ground black pepper, use one-quarter to one-half the amount of cracked black peppercorns called for in the recipe.