A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: November 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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Pork with Apples, Bacon, and Sauerkraut

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Company's coming! Your friends and family will never believe you cooked this gorgeous pancetta-wrapped pork loin in your slow cooker.

Pork with Apples, Bacon, and Sauerkraut Recipe

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Spicy Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett

This spicy chili will have everyone coming back for more, all month long. Serve with sour cream, bottled salsa, and crackers.

Spicy Slow-Cooker Beef Chili Recipe

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Amaretti Cheesecake

Oxmoor House

Cheesecake in a slow cooker is a brilliant idea for a heavenly fall dessert. Top with fresh raspberries to complete your sweet treat.

Amaretti Cheesecake Recipe

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Smoked Sausage Cassoulet

Oxmoor House

This hearty slow-cooked soup is exploding with flavors. Meat lovers will crave this bacon-packed and sausage-enriched delight.

Smoked Sausage Cassoulet Recipe

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Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes

Oxmoor House

All you need is twenty minutes to get this dish in the slow cooker. You'll have a hearty chicken and veggie supper waiting for you when you get home.

Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes Recipe

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Apple Butter

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Apples are at their peak right now, so stock up and make slow-cooker Apple Butter! It's delicious slathered on biscuits, toast, or roast pork.

Apple Butter Recipe

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Brisket with Root Vegetables

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

For slow-cooked comfort, this one-dish meal delivers every time. Put it in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready and waiting 8 hours later!

Brisket with Root Vegetables Recipe

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Tuscan Chicken Soup

Oxmoor House

This recipe uses many common pantry and refrigerator staples. All you have to pick up at the supermarket is fresh spinach and chicken thighs.

Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe

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Turkey Breast with White Wine Gravy

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams

Get your turkey fix before the big day! This recipe is a simple and tasty slow-cooker meal the entire family will love. Add broccoli or your favorite vegetable to complete the dish.

Turkey Breast with White Wine Gravy Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Meal: Asian Short Ribs

Photo: Marcus Nilsson

These Asian short ribs get their great flavor by slow-cooking in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper.

Slow-Cooker Meal: Asian Short Ribs Recipe

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Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya

Oxmoor House

Get ready to feed a crowd without all the effort! Serve this hearty meal with baguette pieces to continue the French-Cajun theme.

Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Recipe: Classic Beef Stew

Photo: Susie Cushner

Pair this classic beef stew with a loaf of crunchy bread, perfect for sopping up the gravy. Making in a slow cooker keeps preparation simple and you out of the kitchen.

Slow-Cooker Recipe: Classic Beef Stew Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Make a traditional cornbread dressing in the slow cooker so you'll have space in the oven for your other holiday dishes.

Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing Recipe

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Let your slow cooker do all the work while you accept accolades for this flavorful international dish. Serve with couscous or rice.

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots Recipe

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Slow-cooker Chuck Roast

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Prep the chuck roast in the morning and let it cook in the slow cooker all day so the meat will be tender, juicy, and ready to eat when you come home from work.

Slow-cooker Chuck Roast Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Blood Orange Fizzy Mulled Wine

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

The slow cooker offers great convenience here, keeping the stovetop open for holiday meal prep. Garnish this hot, spiced drink with fresh orange slices.

Slow-Cooker Blood Orange Fizzy Mulled Wine Recipe

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Old-Fashioned Chili

Thise easy slow-cooker chili recipe costs just under $2 per serving, making it a budget-friendly option for busy weeknights.

Old-Fashioned Chili Recipe

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Braised Pork Loin with Port and Dried Plums

Oxmoor House

This tender meat makes a textbook slow-cooker meal. Soaked in savory flavors with a hint of sweetness, this dish is a brilliant comfort food.

Braised Pork Loin with Port and Dried Plums Recipe

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Chicken Cacciatore

Oxmoor House

The Italian word "cacciatore" translates to "hunter" in English, referring to a dish prepared with tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions–"hunter-style."

Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing

Photo: Kate Sears

Save space in your oven when you’re cooking the holiday meal and use your slow cooker to make wild rice stuffing with mushrooms.

Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing Recipe

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Beef Burgundy with Egg Noodles

Oxmoor House

For the red wine, try a Chianti or zinfandel. The beef mixture tastes even better after it's been refrigerated a day or two, and then reheated.

Beef Burgundy with Egg Noodles Recipe

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Spiced Poached Pears

Oxmoor House

This elegant but yummy sweet treat is a slow cooker sensation that is sure to be one of your all-time favorite desserts. Top with crème fraiche and cinnamon, if desired

Spiced Poached Pears Recipe

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Lamb Meatballs

Oxmoor House

Lemon zest adds a nice bright lift to the spicy sauce and complements the Greek inspired flavors of these meatballs.

Lamb Meatballs Recipe

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Turkey Meat Loaf with Cranberry Glaze

Photo: Andrew McCaul; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

If you're looking for an alternative meal for Turkey Day this year, this dish delivers those favorite Thanksgiving flavors. Continue the theme by serving the meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Turkey Meat Loaf with Cranberry Glaze Recipe

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Cider Pork Roast with Apple-Thyme Gravy

Photo: Yunhee Kim; Styling: Emma Star Jensen

Pork shoulder roast needs long, slow heat to get tender, and this one, topped with a rich apple gravy, is especially succulent. The dish is delicious with cheesy mashed potatoes and a big green salad.

Cider Pork Roast with Apple-Thyme Gravy Recipe

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Sweet Potato Gratin

Oxmoor House

At only 90 calories a serving, this recipe is a lighter alternative to sugary sweet potato casseroles. A sprinkle of Parmesan and thyme adds a unique twist to this savory gratin.

Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe

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Slow Cooker Turkey and Dressing

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski

Turkey and dressing has never been so simple as it is when you use your slow cooker. You may never go back to roasting the bird after you try this easy slow cooker version featuring a turkey breast and a package of stuffing mix.

Slow Cooker Turkey and Dressing Recipe

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Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili

Photo: Kate Sears

This easy black bean and butternut squash chili will fill your kitchen with wonderful aromas while it simmers in the slow-cooker all day. Serve with cornbread and your favorite toppings.

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili Recipe

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Spiced Apple Pork Chops

Oxmoor House

Essential to the recipe, the thickness of the pork chops ensures that the chops stay tender and juicy throughout the long cook time. Mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed Brussels sprouts complete the comforting meal.

Spiced Apple Pork Chops Recipe

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Mocha Hot Chocolate

Oxmoor House

3 ingredients and 3 hours in the slow cooker are all you need to make this soothing drink. Serve this coffee-flavored hot chocolate with a batch of your favorite biscotti.

Mocha Hot Chocolate Recipe

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A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: November

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Pork with Apples, Bacon, and Sauerkraut

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Spicy Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

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Amaretti Cheesecake

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Smoked Sausage Cassoulet

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Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes

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Apple Butter

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Brisket with Root Vegetables

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Tuscan Chicken Soup

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Turkey Breast with White Wine Gravy

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Slow-Cooker Meal: Asian Short Ribs

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Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya

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Slow-Cooker Recipe: Classic Beef Stew

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Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots

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Slow-cooker Chuck Roast

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Slow-Cooker Blood Orange Fizzy Mulled Wine

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Old-Fashioned Chili

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Braised Pork Loin with Port and Dried Plums

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Chicken Cacciatore

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Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing

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Beef Burgundy with Egg Noodles

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Spiced Poached Pears

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Lamb Meatballs

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Turkey Meat Loaf with Cranberry Glaze

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Cider Pork Roast with Apple-Thyme Gravy

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Sweet Potato Gratin

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Slow Cooker Turkey and Dressing

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Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili

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Spiced Apple Pork Chops

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Mocha Hot Chocolate

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