A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: March 2015

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

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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Smoky Slow-Cooked Chili

Photo: Oxmoor House

This hearty slow cooker pork chili with pinto beans gets its smoky flavor from the combination of chili powder, cumin, oregano. tomatillos, and Mexican-style hot tomato sauce.

Smoky Slow-Cooked Chili Recipe

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Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Oxmoor House

For a main dish, split the potatoes from the top, and open slightly; pile on more toppings, and enjoy the entire potato.
Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe

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Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters

Photo: Hector Sanchez

For a fragrant kitchen and full tummies, try this winning chicken dish. Our voters gave it 5 stars! The key to making it great is to brown the chicken before it goes in the slow-cooker.

Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Susan Vajaranant

You only need 6 ingredients for this slow-cooker vegetarian pasta recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Two jars of marinara sauce and three kinds of cheese provide the satisfying flavor.
Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti Recipe

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Double Apple Cake

Oxmoor House

If you’re an apple lover, look no further for dessert than this tasty cake recipe. With only 1 to 1/2 hours in the slow cooker, this apple cake is the perfect, mouth-watering treat.

Double Apple Cake Recipe

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Sweet and Spicy Satsuma Turkey

Oxmoor House

Fresh mandarin oranges, riesling, and orange marmalade provide the highlights for the sweet profile, while crushed red pepper adds the spicy kick to this Asian-inspired turkey dish. Serve with hot steamed rice as an accompaniment to soak up the delicious sauce. If you don't care to use the wine, substitute with 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/4 cup additional orange juice.
Sweet and Spicy Satsuma Turkey Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Enchilada Casserole

Photo: Andrew McCaul; Styling: Lynn Miller

Take your slow cooker south of the border with this easy-as-can-be enchilada casserole. This crowd-pleasing recipe will make for a delicious family dinner on a busy weekday.
Slow-Cooker Enchilada Casserole Recipe

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Sauerbraten

Oxmoor House

Serve this tender marinated beef and sauce over spaetzle (tiny noodles or dumplings) for an authentic German feast. Guten appetit!

Sauerbraten Recipe

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Hoisin Pork in Lettuce Cups

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

It's okay to eat with your hands sometimes. Try these crunchy lettuce cups filled with fresh Asian flavors for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.

Hoisin Pork in Lettuce Cups Recipe

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Slow Cooker Chicken Verde

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

Homemade salsa verde and a squeeze of fresh lime elevate this slow-cooker dish to new heights. Simply serve atop seasoned rice and enjoy.

Slow Cooker Chicken Verde Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Peanut-Sweet Potato Stew

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom

Your humble jar of peanut butter just became tonight's star ingredient, adding flavor and protein to this simple vegetarian meal.

Slow-Cooker Peanut-Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

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Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

This saucy dish is worthy of a dinner party; just serve with a side of brown rice or rice noodles. Cola is the secret ingredient, yielding a luscious sauce with great body.
Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs Recipe

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Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal

Oxmoor House

The soothing aroma of fresh oatmeal makes this dish the ultimate comfort food. Savor happiness in a bowl with the flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup topped with chopped hazelnuts and apples.
Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal Recipe

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Chickpeas in Curried Coconut Broth

Oxmoor House

This recipe is easy to prepare and even easier to cook. Leave in the slow cooker for six to eight hours and then by the time you come home from work, it will be perfectly primed and ready to eat.
Chickpeas in Curried Coconut Broth Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Beer-Braised Pork and Black Bean Soup

Photo: Anson Smart

Shake off the last bit of winter ice with this protein-packed soup. The combination of beer, beans and pork ensures it will satisfy even the heartiest appetites in your household.

Slow-Cooker Beer-Braised Pork and Black Bean Soup Recipe

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Pineapple-Coconut Tapioca

Oxmoor House

Small pearl tapioca combined with coconut milk and fresh pineapple makes a simple tropics-inspired treat. Fresh mango or papaya works equally well as a substitute for the fresh pineapple.

Pineapple-Coconut Tapioca Recipe

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Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes and Carrots

Photo: Brian Kennedy; Styling: Lindsey Lower

There's no better way to celebrate St. Paddy than with a showstopping feast of beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.

Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes and Carrots Recipe

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Nothing says St. Patrick's Day like classic corned beef and cabbage. But, don't be afraid to enjoy this traditional Irish meal any time of the year. This recipe is made corned beef recipe is made simple by the hands-off cooking power of your slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

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Cuban Pork and Black Bean Stew

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Victoria Cox

Great Cuban flavors meld in the slow cooker, creating a savory pork and black bean stew that's best served over rice with sour cream and a generous squeeze of lime.

Cuban Pork and Black Bean Stew Recipe

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Extra-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese

Photo: Oxmoor House

Using Italian and Cheddar cheeses updates this Macaroni and Cheese dish that is sure to please kids as well as impress adults.

Extra-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding

Photo: Oxmoor House

A slow cooker gives this classic dessert the gentle heat it needs to cook to perfection. Top with whipped cream for extra richness.

Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding Recipe

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Slow-braised Beef Stew with Mushrooms

James Carrier

Serve this hearty, comforting beef dish over a bed of jasmine rice or mashed potatoes--you'll definitely want something to soak up the rich sauce.

Slow-braised Beef Stew with Mushrooms Recipe

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Chinese Pork Tenderloin with Garlic-Sauced Noodles

Oxmoor House

This slow cooker medley of Chinese flavors is a yummy and healthy alternative to take-out. Serve with lime wedges to add zesty flavor.
Chinese Pork Tenderloin with Garlic-Sauced Noodles Recipe

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Cheesy-Spinach Crab Dip

Oxmoor House

This cheesy crab dip makes a savory party appetizer with minimal preparation time. Serve warm with pita chips or whole-grain crackers.
Cheesy-Spinach Crab Dip Recipe

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Vanilla Bean Baked Custard

Oxmoor House

This creamy custard is about as simply delicious as it gets. Using evaporated milk helps the custard stabilize and not curdle.
Vanilla Bean Baked Custard Recipe

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Slow-Cooked Ragù

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

This meaty sauce is great ladled over any kind of pasta, and leftovers freeze well.

Slow-Cooked Ragù Recipe

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Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup

Photo: Christopher Testani; Styling: Alistair Turnbull

Try a new slow-cooker dish tonight with Tuscan white bean, kale, and sausage meatball soup. Serve with crusty Italian bread for dipping.

Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe

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Vegetable-Lentil Soup

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Elizabeth Blake

After a hectic day at work, hearty bowlfuls of this vegetarian delight await you in the slow cooker.

Vegetable-Lentil Soup Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos Al Pastor with All the Fixings

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

You can't go wrong here with tacos and a variety of toppings. We like bowls of crumbled cheeses, sliced radishes, chopped onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, and plenty of fresh cilantro.

Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos Al Pastor with All the Fixings Recipe

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Sausage-and-Bean Stew

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

This dish is so easy: Just brown your favorite smoked sausage, toss the ingredients together, and let the slow cooker do the rest. All you need to round out the meal is a simple green salad and loaf of crusty bread.

Sausage-and-Bean Stew Recipe

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Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Serve this slow-cooker version of a Louisiana classic for dinner. Just don't be surprised if your family comes back for seconds.

Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo Recipe

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A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: March

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Smoky Slow-Cooked Chili

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Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

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Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters

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Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

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Double Apple Cake

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Sweet and Spicy Satsuma Turkey

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Slow-Cooker Enchilada Casserole

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Sauerbraten

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Hoisin Pork in Lettuce Cups

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Slow Cooker Chicken Verde

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Slow-Cooker Peanut-Sweet Potato Stew

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Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs

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Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal

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Chickpeas in Curried Coconut Broth

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Slow-Cooker Beer-Braised Pork and Black Bean Soup

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Pineapple-Coconut Tapioca

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Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes and Carrots

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Cuban Pork and Black Bean Stew

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Extra-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese

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Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding

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Slow-braised Beef Stew with Mushrooms

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Chinese Pork Tenderloin with Garlic-Sauced Noodles

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Cheesy-Spinach Crab Dip

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Vanilla Bean Baked Custard

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Slow-Cooked Ragù

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