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A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: September

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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Slow-Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

To help you save on prep time, look for jars of peeled garlic in the refrigerated cases in the produce section at most major supermarkets. Add dried apricots to infuse the rich sauce with a fruity back note, and serve over couscous for an impressive North African-inspired supper.
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Slow-Cooker Green Chile Pork

Credit: Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: P.J. Mehaffey
This 5-ingredient recipe is so simple, it leaves you extra time to set out your favorite toppings! Buy or make your own guacamole and pico de gallo to serve alongside the pork tacos, and serve with a squeeze of lime as the finishing touch.
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Slow-Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup

Diced canned tomatoes simmer away in flavorful broth, leaving them soft, sweet, and ready to puree. This smooth, creamy soup is delicious on its own, but you could also serve it with gooey grilled cheese sandwiches for dunking.
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Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Pulled Pork Sliders

Credit: Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart
These sliders are a saucy mess, in the best way possible--leaving you sweet-tangy drips to lick off your hands. The recipe demonstrates one tasty way to use our slow cooker pork recipe. Go for a standard, soft bun here--it's best for barbecue.
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Black Bean and Chicken Casserole

Credit: Photo: Dominic Perri; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps 
Now that school is back in session, your slow cooker should be your secret weapon in the kitchen. This simple Black Bean and Chicken Casserole uses a slow cooker, canned beans and rotisserie chicken to make a convenient, no-fuss family meal.
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Carrot-Ginger Soup

Credit: Photo: Andrew McCaul; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps
Slow-cooker Carrot-Ginger Soup provides a healthy and flavorful option for a weeknight dinner. If cool weather hasn't hit your area yet, you could also serve this soup chilled.
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Easy Slow-Cooker Jambalaya

Credit: Photo: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Tori Cox and Gordon Sawyer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Featuring chicken, shrimp and smoked sausage, this classic Creole rice dish is well-suited to the slow cooker because the slow cooking allow all the flavors to blend in a marvelous way.
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Chickpea Chili

Credit: Photo: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee
Add this tasty chili dish to your cool-weather month meal plans. It’s loaded with fiery flavors and served hot off the slow cooker. Serve over couscous with lime wedges and sprinkle with cilantro.
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Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Brisket

Sweetness from crushed tomatoes and brown sugar is balanced by the tart acidity of lemon juice in this tasty sauce. It pairs perfectly well with succulent slow-cooked brisket and rice for soaking up all the juices.
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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Don't be turned off by the total time this recipe requires: Eight hours are simply for soaking beans overnight, and another eight are for hands-off cooking. Minimal effort yields this delicious, Cajun-inspired meal.
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Spicy Country Ribs

Credit: Photo: Susie Cushner
These spicy country ribs are meatier than baby-backs and tend to have fewer bones. Serve them with biscuits and coleslaw on the side for a simple Southern supper.
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Slow-Cooker Turkey Meatballs

Asian flavors perk up lean turkey meatballs for a family-friendly meal. Kids will love the sweet-and-sour sauce and sweet pineapple chunks that flavor the meatballs. Serve over white or brown rice with steamed vegetables on the side.
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Chicken Cacciatore

This slow-cooker version of chicken cacciatore, an American-Italian classic, calls for a whole chicken that's quartered, then simmered with bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, and tomato.
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Pork Carnitas

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Soft tortillas wrap savory pork, fresh tomatoes, garlic cloves, and citrus juices blending to make the perfect slow-cooker delicacy. Serve with black beans and rice, if desired.
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Triple Chocolate Cake

Credit: Gooseberry Patch
This dreamy dessert is ready in just a few hours with the help of your slow cooker. Have vanilla ice cream on standby, and get ready to enjoy drool-worthy, chocolaty cake.
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Spicy Chicken Stew

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Salsa and chili powder add spice to this chicken stew, but probably not too much for timid tasters or kids. If you want to kick up the heat, use a hot salsa and a dash of hot sauce or ground red pepper.
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Slow-Cooker Lasagna

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This is a no-fail recipe that guarantees you won't end up with hard, crusty noodles. Simply layer the ingredients in the slow-cooker, sit back, and relax until the heavenly aromas let you know supper is ready!
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Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

This slow-cooker pulled pork recipe makes budget-friendly homemade barbecue a breeze! 7 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time are all you need to get this dish cooking for dinnertime.
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Slow-Cooker Lamb Stew with Rigatoni

Credit: Photo: Miki Duisterhof; Styling: Susan Vajaranant
This slow-cooked lamb stew gets its rich flavor from red wine, crushed tomatoes, rosemary, and lots of garlic. Try serving it over rigatoni pasta one night, and then reheat the leftovers and serve over cooked rice the next day.
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Sweet Glazed Chicken Thighs

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This simple chicken dish becomes a whole lot more savory when stuck in a slow cooker. The sweet juice mixture gives the chicken its undeniably delicious flavor. Serve over hot cooked rice.
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Slow-Cooker Veggie Chili

Credit: Jennifer Davick; Buffy Hargett; Vanessa McNeil Rocchio
Add a dash of hot sauce to this hearty vegetarian dish for extra heat, if desired. Since it makes 15 servings, you can cook up a batch and enjoy it for lunch or dinner throughout the week!
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Rosemary Slow-Cooker Chicken

Credit: Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Elizabeth Blake
Just 10 minutes of prep time sets up the chicken to simmer away for hours in the slow cooker. Not only is it quick and easy to throw together, the leftovers are versatile. Serve with cooked rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes for an easy meal the whole family can enjoy.
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Hungarian Beef Goulash

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller
Make this slow-cooker version of Hungarian goulash by first browning the cubes of beef in a skillet then simmering the beef in a slow cooker along with onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste and broth. Serve the saucy beef mixture over egg noodles for a hearty one-dish meal.
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Lemony Lentil Soup with Spinach

Credit: Photo: Dominic Perri; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps
Thanks to your slow cooker, this dinner of Lemony Lentil Soup is ready by the time everyone gets home in the evening. Top this slow-cooker soup with a dollop of yogurt for added zing.
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Slow-Cooker Hashbrown Casserole

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The best part about this easy and delicious Hashbrown Casserole is that the slow cooker does all the work. Add the ingredients to the pot and forget it! In the morning you will have a perfectly cooked breakfast or brunch waiting for you.
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Chicken Verde

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Make your friends "green" with envy at your slow cooker savvy by serving up this savory Southwestern-style entrée, loaded with tomatillos, onion, and roasted poblano and jalapeño peppers. Corn tortillas and a simple green salad round out the menu.
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Classic Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr
A nutty dark beer adds richness and depth to the stew. Be careful not to choose a beer that's super-hoppy; it will taste too bitter. Tip: To get 2 pounds of trimmed meat, you'll probably need to purchase a 2 1/2-pound roast.
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Pork Loin with Cherries

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Gerri Williams
Hands-off cooking produces easy and flavorful Pork Loin with Cherries. The slow cooker not only saves times but frees up cooking space in the oven or cooktop for making your favorite side dishes.
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Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Sloppy joes are easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to please the whole family. For this recipe, throw all the ingredients together and let your slow-cooker do the work.
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Meatballs with Chutney Sauce

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Switch things up from the usual spaghetti and meatballs and sink your teeth into these tender, juicy, and succulent meatballs, instead. Place them atop soft, hot cooked couscous and drench with the flavorful chutney sauce.
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1 of 30 Slow-Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
2 of 30 Slow-Cooker Green Chile Pork
3 of 30 Slow-Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup
4 of 30 Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Pulled Pork Sliders
5 of 30 Black Bean and Chicken Casserole
6 of 30 Carrot-Ginger Soup
7 of 30 Easy Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
8 of 30 Chickpea Chili
9 of 30 Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Brisket
10 of 30 Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
11 of 30 Spicy Country Ribs
12 of 30 Slow-Cooker Turkey Meatballs
13 of 30 Chicken Cacciatore
14 of 30 Pork Carnitas
15 of 30 Triple Chocolate Cake
16 of 30 Spicy Chicken Stew
17 of 30 Slow-Cooker Lasagna
18 of 30 Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
19 of 30 Slow-Cooker Lamb Stew with Rigatoni
20 of 30 Sweet Glazed Chicken Thighs
21 of 30 Slow-Cooker Veggie Chili
22 of 30 Rosemary Slow-Cooker Chicken
23 of 30 Hungarian Beef Goulash
24 of 30 Lemony Lentil Soup with Spinach
25 of 30 Slow-Cooker Hashbrown Casserole
26 of 30 Chicken Verde
27 of 30 Classic Slow Cooker Beef Stew
28 of 30 Pork Loin with Cherries
29 of 30 Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes
30 of 30 Meatballs with Chutney Sauce

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