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  3. A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: August

A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: August

February 28, 2014
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Santa Fe Black Beans

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Black beans are a staple side to any Mexican dish. Serve these beans warm and tender after 10 hours in the slow cooker.
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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.
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Stuffed Squash

Credit: Oxmoor House
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.
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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.
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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.
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Rum-Raisin Arborio Pudding

Credit: Oxmoor House
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Peaches 'n' Cream Tapioca

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Touchdown Butterscotch Dip

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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.
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Shrimp Vindaloo

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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.
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Squash and Cornbread Casserole

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Carrot and corn are welcome additions to this favorite Southern-style squash casserole that can be prepared in your slow cooker.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters

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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.
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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.
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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?"
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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.
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1 of 31 Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Sauce
2 of 31 Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce with Pasta
3 of 31 Posole
4 of 31 Mediterranean Chicken
5 of 31 Santa Fe Black Beans
6 of 31 Melted-Tomato BLTs
7 of 31 Stuffed Squash
8 of 31 Hot Buffalo Dip
9 of 31 White Bean Chili with Corn Chip Crunch
10 of 31 Rum-Raisin Arborio Pudding
11 of 31 Slow-Cooker Marinara
12 of 31 Italian Tomato Soup
13 of 31 Beef Daube Provençal
14 of 31 Slow-Cooker Tuscan Beans
15 of 31 Marinara Poached Eggs
16 of 31 Cajun Chicken Stew
17 of 31 Peaches 'n' Cream Tapioca
18 of 31 Mussels Marinara
19 of 31 Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches
20 of 31 Classic Minestrone
21 of 31 Touchdown Butterscotch Dip
22 of 31 Shrimp Vindaloo
23 of 31 Squash and Cornbread Casserole
24 of 31 Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Brisket
25 of 31 Thai Pork with Red Curry
26 of 31 Cheesesteak-Style Sandwiches
27 of 31 Spicy Chicken Cacciatore
28 of 31 Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters
29 of 31 Braised Lamb Shanks
30 of 31 Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew
31 of 31 Sausage Pizza