A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: June 2014

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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Barbecued-Pork Sliders

Photo: John Montana; Styling: Lynn Miller

Barbecued-Pork Sliders are a fun way to get your BBQ fix. This recipe is irresistible with it's homemade spice rub, sauce and pickled onion topping. The combination of flavors really work to wow your tastebuds.
Barbecued-Pork Sliders Recipe

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Hungarian Chicken with Smoked Paprika

Brown the chicken first in a skillet, then simmer in a slow cooker along with bell pepper, onion and tomato, Season with smoked paprika and serve over noodles for a one-dish dinner.
Hungarian Chicken with Smoked Paprika Recipe

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Hot Pastrami Sandwiches

Photo: Lisa Romerein; Styling: Valerie Aikman-Smith

When you're at L.A.'s Dodger Stadium, the best thing to order between innings is the piled-high Fairfax sandwich made by Canter's Deli. This is our version.
Hot Pastrami Sandwiches Recipe

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Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken

Get maximum Tex-Mex flavor when you cook chicken breast halves, onion and salsa in the slow cooker. Top the chicken with shredded cheese, and serve with beans, lettuce, tortillas, and additional salsa for an easy meal that involves less than 10 minutes of prep.
Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken Recipe

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Lamb Shanks with Artichoke Caponata

Photo: James Carrier; Styling: Kim Konecny

Serve these fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks with soft polenta or hot cooked orzo pasta. For additional richness, sprinkle servings of shanks with toasted pine nuts.
Lamb Shanks with Artichoke Caponata Recipe

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Spicy White Cheese Dip

White cheese dip is a cantina favorite, especially when its fired up with green chiles. Serve with tortilla chips and margaritas for a fun night in with friends.
Spicy White Cheese Dip Recipe

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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Photo: Howard Lee Puckett; Styling: Sissy Lamerton

Smoked turkey sausage, bell peppers, and red beans come together in this classic, easy slow-cooker recipe. Serve over long-grain rice for an amazing meal.

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

Filled with heart-healthy turkey, these stuffed peppers are both good and good for you! A fresh, green salad makes a lovely accopaniment to this dish.
Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Mom's Blueberry Cobbler

Photo: Gooseberry Patch

If you thought slow cookers were just for roasts, think again! Mom's Blueberry Cobbler is a wonderfully sweet dessert that starts with a can of refrigerated biscuits.
Mom's Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

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Shredded Beef Tacos

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Susan Vajaranant

This is a simple beef taco recipe for a busy weeknight. Sear the meat first, then let it simmer away in the slow-cooker while you're out. Serve with fresh salsa and lime.
Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe

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Potato, Corn and Chicken Chowder

Starchy vegetables and shredded chicken come together in this perfectly summery soup. Thinking of toting it to your next potluck dinner? It can be made three days ahead to save you the hassle of cooking on the day of the event.
Potato, Corn and Chicken Chowder Recipe

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Texas-Style Barbecued Beef Brisket

Photo: Becky-Luigart Stayner; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Barbecued brisket is not hard to find in the Lone Star state, and no two are quite the same. Learn to make your own version with this easy recipe. Serve it with coleslaw and sop up the pan juices with Texas toast.
Texas-Style Barbecued Beef Brisket Recipe

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Mediterranean Succotash

Oxmoor House

Traditional Southern succotash is a combination of lima beans, corn, and tomatoes. In our version, Mediterranean vegetables are the stars.
Mediterranean Succotash Recipe

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Curried Lentil-Tomato Soup

Oxmoor House

If it’s buried under bacon, then you know it’s got to be good. This is a yummy comfort food perfect to make throughout the year and appropriate for all members of your family.
Curried Lentil-Tomato Soup Recipe

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Green Tomato Chile Verde

Photo: Hector Sanchez

We like the tang and body that green tomatoes give this comforting stew. Chile peppers and warm spices lend a Mexican flair. Serve with warmed corn tortillas, if desired.
Green Tomato Chile Verde Recipe

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom

All you need are 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time to make this citrusy lemon-rosemary chicken for dinner.
Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Recipe

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Balsamic Collard Greens

Oxmoor House

These greens take on a bit of sweetness from the balsamic vinegar and honey. They would pair equally well with barbecue or pork tenderloin and garlic mashed potatoes.
Balsamic Collard Greens Recipe

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Turkey Chili Cheese Pie with Cornmeal Crust

Photo: Kate Sears

This recipe combines the classic pairing of chili and cornbread into a one-dish meal. Ground turkey and beans form the base, while a tender, cheesy cornbread crust serves as the topping.
Turkey Chili Cheese Pie with Cornmeal Crust Recipe

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Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Start with a whole chicken, cut up, and simmer in a homemade barbecue sauce of ketchup, cola, cider vinegar and a splash of bourbon for a Southern barbecue flavor.
Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Recipe

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Tofu and Chickpea Curry

Oxmoor House

Experiment with a variety of fresh vegetables in this vegetarian Madras curry. You can stir in spinach or Swiss chard during the last 30 minutes of cooking, if you like.
Tofu and Chickpea Curry Recipe

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Hot Fudge Spoon Cake

Oxmoor House

This slow-cooker chocolate cake is meant to be so soft and gooey that you have to eat it with a spoon--just like you would a hot fudge sundae. Heavenly!
Hot Fudge Spoon Cake Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Eggplant Parmesan

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

The wonderful layers of this dish meld together in the slow-cooker, creating an easy (and inexpensive) dinner option. A green salad and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese round out the meal.
Slow-Cooker Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

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Black Bean Soup with Sausage

Black bean soup gets an upgrade with the addition of hot Italian sausage. The ingredients in this dish are simple, allowing you to customize your toppings. We like diced avocado and tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, and crumbled cornbread.
Black Bean Soup with Sausage Recipe

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Oxmoor House

You already love pulled chicken, so why not try it in a slow cooker? Make this for a fun, tasty meal the entire family will want. Savor this tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken sandwich with ketchup-based sauce for lunch or dinner. This is one of our easiest crock pot recipes.

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Poblano Corn Pudding

Oxmoor House

Guaranteed to heat up any meal, this corn pudding is a tasty side item for a Mexican-themed buffet. Think of it as a south-of-the-border take on Southern creamed corn.
Poblano Corn Pudding Recipe

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Salsa Verde Braised Pork

Leigh Beisch; Merilee Bordin

This salsa verde braised pork is a Southwestern-inspired way to prepare Boston butt. Braising the pork—simmering it for a long time in liquid under cover, with browning for flavor—makes it fork-tender.
Salsa Verde Braised Pork Recipe

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Whole-Wheat Penne with Eggplant-Tomato Sauce

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

Eggplant gives this slow-cooked tomato sauce a hearty and meaty texture as well as a boost of nutrients. Serve the tomato sauce over whole wheat noodles and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Whole-Wheat Penne with Eggplant-Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Braised Turkey and Asian Vegetables

Oxmoor House

Five-spice powder-dusted turkey thighs become tender and moist from slow cooking atop a medley of Asian vegetables. Wheat-flour udon noodles are a perfect complement to the flavorful broth.
Braised Turkey and Asian Vegetables Recipe

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Barley, Black Bean, and Corn Burritos

Oxmoor House

Loaded with grains and vegetables, these burritos make a complete, nutritious one-dish meal. We love them topped with salsa, sour cream and guacamole.
Barley, Black Bean, and Corn Burritos Recipe

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Sina's Georgia-Style Boiled Peanuts

Photo: Oxmoor House

Southern boiled peanuts are easily made in your slow cooker. They typically take all day on the stovetop, but with this recipe you can start them before bed and have them ready for tailgating the next afternoon.
Sina's Georgia-Style Boiled Peanuts Recipe

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A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: June

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Barbecued-Pork Sliders

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Hungarian Chicken with Smoked Paprika

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Hot Pastrami Sandwiches

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Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken

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Lamb Shanks with Artichoke Caponata

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Spicy White Cheese Dip

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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

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Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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Mom's Blueberry Cobbler

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Shredded Beef Tacos

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Potato, Corn and Chicken Chowder

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Texas-Style Barbecued Beef Brisket

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Mediterranean Succotash

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Curried Lentil-Tomato Soup

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Green Tomato Chile Verde

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

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Balsamic Collard Greens

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Turkey Chili Cheese Pie with Cornmeal Crust

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Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken

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Tofu and Chickpea Curry

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Hot Fudge Spoon Cake

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Slow-Cooker Eggplant Parmesan

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Black Bean Soup with Sausage

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

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Poblano Corn Pudding

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Salsa Verde Braised Pork

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Whole-Wheat Penne with Eggplant-Tomato Sauce

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Braised Turkey and Asian Vegetables

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Barley, Black Bean, and Corn Burritos

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Sina's Georgia-Style Boiled Peanuts

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