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  3. A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: December

A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: December

November 24, 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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Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Bacon, garlic, and red wine imbue humble chuck roast with robust character and rich beef-bourguignon flavor as the meat transforms in the slow cooker. Serve sliced or in chunks over Creamy Mushroom Grits.


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Hearty Oats and Grains

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

When you have a house full of holiday guests who'd enjoy a wholesome, hearty breakfast at their own pace, the slow cooker can come to your rescue. Get it going first thing, and let folks serve themselves when they're ready to eat.


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Butternut Squash-Parsnip Soup

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This soup is simple, savory and extremely soothing on a cold winter night. To serve twelve to sixteen, make two batches of soup instead of doubling the recipe.


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Caramel Pear and Cranberry Pudding Cake

Credit: Photo: Yunhee Kim; Styling: Emma Star Jensen

Make this cake when you don't have oven space but want something special after dinner. If you like, serve it with vanilla ice cream instead of crème fraîche, or substitute other favorite fruit for the pears and cranberries.


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Lamb Tagine

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The intriguing combination of lamb, saffron, sweet spices, and dried plums makes this slow-cooker meal suitable for supper club and easy entertaining.


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Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

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This vegetarian soup has a mild chile flavor. If you want more heat, increase the amount of chili powder and don't seed the jalapeños.


Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili Recipe

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Caramel Apple Cider

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

This cider is perfect for a party because it can be cooked and served out of the same dish--your trusty slow cooker!


Caramel Apple Cider Recipe

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake

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

Cheesecake in the slow cooker? You betcha! Don't miss out on this decadent chocolate and peanut butter creation.


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Veal Paprikash

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Topped with fresh chives and parsley, this flavorful Hungarian dish will delight your taste buds. Serve over egg noodles to help soak up the sauce.


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Ginger-Lemon Hot Toddies

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Ginger infuses this lemony hot toddy with spiciness--the perfect antidote to chilly winter weather.


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Slow-Cooker Recipe: Smoky Pea Soup

Credit: Photo: Susie Cushner

Thick as fog yet pure as rain, this soup deserves an accompaniment of homemade corn bread or biscuits.


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Pork with Apricots, Dried Plums, and Sauerkraut

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Sauerkraut balances the sweetness of the apricot preserves and orange juice. Slow cooking tenderizes the pork and dried fruit.


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Chunky Applesauce

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We left the skins on the McIntosh apples to provide texture and color to this favorite fruit dish.


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Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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Thanks to your slow cooker, a memorable meal doesn't require hours in the kitchen on your part--just the slow cooker's.


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Asian Pot Roast

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

For Asian Pot Roast, we simmer ginger and garlic in a slow cooker for a delicious twist on a traditional cold-weather pot roast.


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Roasted Garlic-White Bean Dip

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This white bean dip gets its flavor from a combination of roasted garlic, rosemary, and kalamata olives and its smooth texture from ricotta cheese. If time allows, pick up a baguette and make your own crostini at home, or just serve with crackers.


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Praline Apple Crisp

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This slow-cooker apple crisp will fill your home with a wonderful aroma and fill your belly with sweet happiness.


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Honey Mustard-Glazed Ham

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A holiday favorite just got easier--and frees up valuable oven space--thanks to your slow cooker. With minimum ingredients and delicous flavor, this slow-cooker ham won't disappoint.


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Spaghetti Casserole

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All your favorite ingredients are featured in this easy slow-cooker version of Spaghetti Casserole.


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Mulled Pomegranate and Red Wine Punch

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If you're throwing a big holiday party and your stove is full, use a slow cooker to simmer up this tangy mulled wine. Set up the slow-cooker in the kitchen or on a dining table, and let guests serve themselves.


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Tarragon Lamb Shanks with Cannellini Beans

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Drench tender lamb shanks in perfectly seasoned veggies and savory cannellini beans. You'll be surprised at the remarkable taste!


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Spicy Chicken Stew

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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Triple Chocolate-Nut Clusters

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Candy making has never been so easy! The slow cooker is the perfect tool to keep this candy mixture warm while you're spooning it out. Plus, the nut clusters make a sweet holiday gift.


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Red-Currant-Pomegranate Glazed Ham

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This holiday-ready ham calls for just five ingredients (ham included!) to create a mouthwatering, flavorful main dish. As a bonus, this ham cooks in a slow-cooker, freeing up your oven for savory side dishes and dessert.


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Slow-Cooker Turkey & Dressing

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Slow cook your way to Christmas dinner with this savory turkey and dressing. Simmering for 5 hours in butter, onion, celery, and cranberries, this dish is a flavorful and tender treat for your tastebuds.


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Pumpkin Pie Pudding

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Here's a new twist on an old favorite. Serve Pumpkin Pie Pudding straight out of the slow cooker for a warm and festive fall treat.


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Wine-Braised Oxtails

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For slow-cooked comfort, feast on Wine-Braised Oxtails. It's the perfect dish on a cold winter day.


Wine-Braised Oxtails Recipe

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Gingerbread Cocoa

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Apple pie spice and ground ginger liven up the holiday flavor in Gingerbread Cocoa.


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Plum Pork Tenderloin

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Serve with jasmine rice to help soak up some of the sauce. Snow peas make a great side dish for rounding out your meal.


Plum Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Holiday Gingerbread Pudding

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

Dazzle your guests with fragrant Holiday Gingerbread Pudding that's prepared entirely in your slow cooker.


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Hoppin' John

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Hoppin' John is said to bring good luck all year when eaten on New Year's Day. Make the tradition easier with this slow-cooker recipe.


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1 of 31 Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits
2 of 31 Hearty Oats and Grains
3 of 31 Butternut Squash-Parsnip Soup
4 of 31 Caramel Pear and Cranberry Pudding Cake
5 of 31 Lamb Tagine
6 of 31 Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
7 of 31 Caramel Apple Cider
8 of 31 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake
9 of 31 Veal Paprikash
10 of 31 Ginger-Lemon Hot Toddies
11 of 31 Slow-Cooker Recipe: Smoky Pea Soup
12 of 31 Pork with Apricots, Dried Plums, and Sauerkraut
13 of 31 Chunky Applesauce
14 of 31 Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff
15 of 31 Asian Pot Roast
16 of 31 Roasted Garlic-White Bean Dip
17 of 31 Praline Apple Crisp
18 of 31 Honey Mustard-Glazed Ham
19 of 31 Spaghetti Casserole
20 of 31 Mulled Pomegranate and Red Wine Punch
21 of 31 Tarragon Lamb Shanks with Cannellini Beans
22 of 31 Spicy Chicken Stew
23 of 31 Triple Chocolate-Nut Clusters
24 of 31 Red-Currant-Pomegranate Glazed Ham
25 of 31 Slow-Cooker Turkey & Dressing
26 of 31 Pumpkin Pie Pudding
27 of 31 Wine-Braised Oxtails
28 of 31 Gingerbread Cocoa
29 of 31 Plum Pork Tenderloin