A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: August

February 28, 2014
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
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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Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Sauce

Barbecue AND bourbon?! You don't have to tell us twice. If you need us, we'll be busy making this slow-cooker phenomenon all month long.
Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Sauce Recipe
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Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce with Pasta

Credit: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee
This meat sauce simmers for 8 hours in the slow-cooker, allowing the flavors to mingle and intensify. The recipe calls for malfadine, a flat noodle with ruffled edges, but spaghetti would work just as well.
Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce with Pasta Recipe

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Posole

Credit: Oxmoor House
You'll love the aroma of cumin, oregano, and gently braised pork that will fill your home as this Mexican stew cooks. Serve with plenty of crunchy toppings, like angel-hair slaw and radishes, as well as creamy avocado.
Posole Recipe
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Mediterranean Chicken

Credit: Oxmoor House
Capturing the simplicity found in sun-drenched Mediterranean cuisine, these braised chicken thighs melt under the influence of bright, vibrant lemon, briny olives and capers, and juicy plum tomatoes.
Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

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Santa Fe Black Beans

Credit: Oxmoor House
Black beans are a staple side to any Mexican dish. Serve these beans warm and tender after 10 hours in the slow cooker.
Santa Fe Black Beans Recipe

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Melted-Tomato BLTs

The natural sweetness of tomatoes is intensified when slowly simmered in olive oil, salt and thyme. These bright red beauties amp up the flavor in a classic BLT sandwich.
Melted-Tomato BLTs Recipe
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Stuffed Squash

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Serve this classic Middle Eastern meal in bowls so you can scoop up every drop of the tasty sauce with warm pita bread. Offer a salad of chopped lettuce, cucumber, and feta cheese.
Stuffed Squash Recipe

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Hot Buffalo Dip

Spicy, creamy, and decadent, Buffalo chicken dip is a gameday favorite. This 5-ingredient version comes together easily in the slow-cooker. Serve with corn chips or veggie dippers.
Hot Buffalo Dip Recipe

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White Bean Chili with Corn Chip Crunch

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen
White bean chili is amped up with unexpected additions like dried ancho chile peppers, cinnamon, and stout beer. The classic munchy--corn chips--adds a little salty, crunchy punch to each bite.
White Bean Chili with Corn Chip Crunch Recipe
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Rum-Raisin Arborio Pudding

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Dessert is easy when it comes from the slow-cooker. Soaking the raisins in rum allows them to absorb the flavor and plump up before you stir them into the pudding.
Rum-Raisin Arborio Pudding Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Marinara

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Use up the rest of the summer's best tomatoes to make this extremely versatile sauce, which can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Spoon it over pasta, or use it as a base in dishes like Mussels Marinara or Shrimp Vindaloo throughout the month of August.
Slow-Cooker Marinara Recipe

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Italian Tomato Soup

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Slow-Cooker Marinara Sauce from yesterday serves as the base in this dreamy tomato soup with ditalini pasta and shaved pecorino Romano cheese.
Italian Tomato Soup Recipe
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Beef Daube Provençal

Credit: Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver
This classic French braised beef, red wine, and vegetable stew is simple and delicious. Perfect for entertaining house guests or as a stress-free family meal, this recipe is bound to find its way into your regular rotation.
Beef Daube Provençal Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Tuscan Beans

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos
Garlicky beans work well alongside almost any dish, providing extra protein and nutrients without hurting your wallet. This easy side dish requires just a few ingredients.
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Beans Recipe

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Marinara Poached Eggs

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. Whether you are looking to switch up your breakfast routine or enjoy a comforting vegetarian supper, poached eggs are elegant and delicious.
Marinara Poached Eggs Recipe
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Cajun Chicken Stew

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps
This hearty, Cajun-spiced chicken stew is great to come home to after a long day. Serve with a side of homemade or store-bought cornbread.
Cajun Chicken Stew Recipe

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Peaches 'n' Cream Tapioca

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
Peaches enjoy a short season in summer, so make the most of them while you can. Granola gives this homey dessert a crunch similar to a peach crisp.
Peaches 'n' Cream Tapioca Recipe

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Mussels Marinara

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. The red wine and basil make the sauce ultra luxurious – the perfect thing to accompany delicate mussels. Serve over pasta, with a glass of vino rosso (red wine) for a lush and tasty meal.
Mussels Marinara Recipe
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Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches

For these French dip sandwiches, slow-cook rump roast and serve over toasted French bread topped with the juicy onion sauce.
Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

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Classic Minestrone

Credit: Photo: Caleb Zorn; Styling: Nicole McLaughlin
Minestrone is a classic Italian soup loaded with pasta, beans and vegetables. Filling yet light, this soup is a family-friendly favorite.
Classic Minestrone Recipe

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Touchdown Butterscotch Dip

Credit: Photo: Gooseberry Patch
Paired with this warm dip, fruit has never been more tempting. Made with butterscotch chips, rum extract and chopped pecans, this dip is a rich memorable treat.
Touchdown Butterscotch Dip Recipe
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Shrimp Vindaloo

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. The sauce serves as the base, while garam masala and hot paprika pepper this Indian-inspired entree.
Shrimp Vindaloo Recipe

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Squash and Cornbread Casserole

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
Carrot and corn are welcome additions to this favorite Southern-style squash casserole that can be prepared in your slow cooker.
Squash and Cornbread Casserole Recipe

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Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Brisket

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower 
Brisket is a tasty choice year-round, and this dish is no exception. The addictive combination of brown sugar and cider vinegar will keep your family coming back for more.
Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe
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Thai Pork with Red Curry

Thai red curry, full of warming spices and rich flavors, complements pork shoulder nicley in this one-dish meal. Serve over steamed jasmine rice.
Thai Pork with Red Curry Recipe

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Cheesesteak-Style Sandwiches

Credit: Jennifer Davick; Mindi Shapiro Levine
Slow-cooked pot roast and gravy are the key ingredients here. Sweet onions and peppers top these Philly-style sammies, while provolone cheese holds everything together.
Cheesesteak-Style Sandwiches Recipe

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Spicy Chicken Cacciatore

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower    
Many versions of this saucy Italian dish exist, but we think this one is a real winner. Serve over polenta or pasta for a comforting weeknight meal.
Spicy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
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Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
Satisfy your craving for sweet-and-savory treats with this super easy candy recipe. The combination of chocolate bark coating, semisweet chocolate morsels, and German chocolate baking squares will delight even the most demanding chocoholic.
Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters Recipe

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Braised Lamb Shanks

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. Succulent lamb shanks simmer in the delightful homemade sauce, resulting in a rich and tender entree.
Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

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Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Jan Gautro
Almost every barbecue restaurant has their own version of brunswick stew. This five-star recipe is slow-cooked in a large Dutch oven, combining chicken and brisket in a hearty stew that will make everyone ask, "What's cooking?"
Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew Recipe
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Sausage Pizza

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. The sauce serves as the base for this easy sausage pizza, the perfect ending for a month of delicious, slow-cooked meals.
Sausage Pizza Recipe
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