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  3. A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: May

A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: May

February 28, 2014
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Sometimes it's okay to take things slow. This year, let your slow-cooker do the work with 365 days of foolproof recipes.
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Down-South Banh Mi

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Here's a Southern spin on a classic Vietnamese-French sub. Keep the pickled pepper mixture and shredded pork on hand for a fast meal.
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Huevos Rancheros

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell 

A beloved Mexican breakfast translates easily from day to night when it's made in the slow-cooker. Serve Huevos Rancheros for breakfast, dinner or anything in between.


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Tropical Bananas Foster

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Freshly sliced bananas and pineapple meet soft vanilla ice cream and a savory cinnamon-flavored sauce to give you one decadent dessert.


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Chicken with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions

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This is the country version of the fussier coq au vin. Serve it with mashed potatoes.
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Toasted Herb Rice

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Perfect rice is as easy as tossing a few ingredients into your slow-cooker. In this recipe, toasted pine nuts dress up easygoing rice with a pleasant crunch.


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Slow-Cooker Shepherd's Pie

Use your slow cooker to make a traditional shepherd's pie that's filled with lean ground beef and vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
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White Bean and Chicken Chili

Credit: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford

One of those “killer” recipes that is sure to wow any crowd (especially when they find out how simple it is), this nine-ingredient slow cooker chili relies largely on pantry staples such as canned white beans, chicken broth, and canned roasted green chilies. To build rich flavor, the chicken is first seared in a skillet and the aromatic onions and fresh garlic are lightly sauteed in the same pan with the remaining flavorful juices and browned bits from the chicken before being transferred to the slow cooker. To add extra flair to your chili, set this vibrant stew out with individual bowls of sour cream, ripe avocado, sliced radishes, diced tomatoes, crumbled cotija (a salty Mexican cow's milk cheese), and fresh limes for topping. 


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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps    

Chicken is cooked until fall-apart tender, then the choice is yours: stuff it into warmed corn tortillas or serve over rice.


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Berry-Lemonade Tea

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Here's a refreshingly fruity mix of tea and lemonade that is delicious hot or cold--depending on the season. You can even spike it!
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Simple Grits with Toppings

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Nothing says "Southern hospitality" quite like a hearty bowl of grits. Add these fun toppings to make them even tastier!
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Curried Vegetables on Couscous

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This high-flavor dish combines fresh vegetables with curry, cumin, cayenne, and chutney.
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Buffalo-Style Drummettes

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Ditch the takeout wings! This version is just as tasty and served with the usual accompaniments: blue cheese, celery and carrots.


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Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef

Make this tangy meat sauce in the slow-cooker to top macaroni or other pasta. A quick and easy meal when you're craving some classic Italian flavors.
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Slow-Cooker Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake

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If you've never made a cake in your Crock-Pot, you definitely should. This set-it-and-forget-it method results in a nice crust and moist center.

Make this easy cake in your slow-cooker for your next backyard BBQ or garden party. Fresh lemon juice and zest give the cake a brightness that will rival the summer sun.

 


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Seafood Gumbo

Credit: Susie Cushner
This gumbo recipe made in the slow cooker has all the flavor of traditional gumbo but none of the tedious steps or hard-to-find spices. Serve this Louisiana favorite over rice.
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Thai-Style Ribs

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These ribs marinate all night and then slow-cook all day to get their incredible flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness.


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Slow-cooked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

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Low and slow is how this slow-cooker barbecue chicken gets its flavor.  Make a real statement by serving the shredded chicken over Sweet Potato Cornbread and topping with Pickled Peppers and Onions and Simple Slaw.
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Easy Brunswick Stew

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The best part about this scrumptious dish is right in the name of the recipe–it's exceptionally easy to make. Just combine all of the ingredients, set your slow cooker for 8 hours, and serve this classic stew with a hunk crusty bread. This cook-out favorite can be made a day or so in advance of serving--the flavors grow more richly intense with time. If you refrigerate before serving, you can return the stew to your slow cooker and reheat, uncovered, over low heat--giving it an occasional stir--until warmed through.


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Barbecued Shrimp

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell 
Allow this sauce base to lazily simmer away and develop rich flavor. Add shrimp during the last hour of cooking so it doesn't overcook. Serve with crusty French bread for sopping the zesty juices.
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Slow Cooker Sausage and Squash Lasagna

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We were surprised and delighted by how well lasagna cooks up in the slow cooker. Be sure to use traditional noodles, and place them in the cooker uncooked. We tried the recipe with specially formulated no-bake noodles, and they didn't work as well.


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King Ranch Chicken

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This slow-cooker version of the fan favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole is sure to please the whole family.
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Cola-Braised Brisket

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Hands-off cooking is ideal for busy weekenights. Try Cola-Braised Brisket that's cooked in the slow-cooker. Enjoy any leftovers of this tender brisket by shredding the meat, and stirring it into the gravy.


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Gruyère-Bacon Dip

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Serve this dip with assorted vegetable dippers. It's also tasty as a condiment spread on turkey burgers.


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Chicken Korma

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This classic Indian dish is so simple and bursting with flavor. This spicy crock pot recipe is perfect for any weeknight dinner. Leftovers are definitely the best next-day lunch. If you prefer milder foods, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper. Throw in some coconut, cashews, or mushrooms for an even more unique flavor. Add a quick and easy basket of warm garlicky naan on the side of this beloved chicken recipe. 


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Wild Mushroom Pasta Alfredo with Walnuts

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell 

Agnolotti are square ravioli packets typically filled with meat and/or vegetables. This recipe combines wild mushroom agnolotti, creamy Alfredo sauce and fresh vegetables to create an unforgettable pasta dinner.


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Slow-Cooker Turkey Tacos

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Taco night is more fun in the slow-cooker! In this recipe, lean turkey breast is shredded and stuffed inside crunchy corn tortilla shells. Customize the toppings as you like.


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Brownie Pudding Cake

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Dutch process cocoa and bittersweet chocolate give this dessert - part cake and part pudding - its rich and decadent character. Top with light vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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Caribbean-Style Pork

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With their crisp texture and sweet flavor, bell peppers are a nice complement to the pork in this island-inspired dish.


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Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers

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Rev up your slow cooker the night before, and on game day, tote it to the game, plug it in, and let your crowd build their own sandwiches.
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Red Quinoa Pilaf with Tomato, Spinach and Pine Nuts

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This is a great recipe for all those tantalizingly tasty tomatoes. It’s also packed full of nutritious ingredients like fresh baby spinach and red quinoa.
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Provençale Chicken Supper

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Use bone-in chicken breasts for this French-country dish, smothered in a delightfully savory tomato-and-white-bean sauce.


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1 of 31 Down-South Banh Mi
2 of 31 Huevos Rancheros
3 of 31 Tropical Bananas Foster
4 of 31 Chicken with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions
5 of 31 Toasted Herb Rice
6 of 31 Slow-Cooker Shepherd's Pie
7 of 31 White Bean and Chicken Chili
8 of 31 Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
9 of 31 Berry-Lemonade Tea
10 of 31 Simple Grits with Toppings
11 of 31 Curried Vegetables on Couscous
12 of 31 Buffalo-Style Drummettes
13 of 31 Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef
14 of 31 Slow-Cooker Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake
15 of 31 Seafood Gumbo
16 of 31 Thai-Style Ribs
17 of 31 Slow-cooked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
18 of 31 Easy Brunswick Stew
19 of 31 Barbecued Shrimp
20 of 31 Slow Cooker Sausage and Squash Lasagna
21 of 31 King Ranch Chicken
22 of 31 Cola-Braised Brisket
23 of 31 Gruyère-Bacon Dip
24 of 31 Chicken Korma
25 of 31 Wild Mushroom Pasta Alfredo with Walnuts
26 of 31 Slow-Cooker Turkey Tacos
27 of 31 Brownie Pudding Cake
28 of 31 Caribbean-Style Pork
29 of 31 Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers