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  3. A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: April

A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: April

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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Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck
Make a classic chicken and dumplings recipe even more Southern by topping the vegetable-and-chicken-packed stew with cornbread dumplings.
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Turkey Sloppy Joes

Credit: Photo: Kate Mathis; Styling: Paul Grimes

Turkey Sloppy Joes are a great option for the meat-lovers in your family. Serve with your favorite salad or side dish for an easy weeknight meal.


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Chicken Enchilada Stack

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Think outside the "dish." You can enjoy the flavor and texture of enchiladas in a slow cooker; just stack the tortillas instead of rolling them. We suggest lining your slow cooker with a slow-cooker bag so you can easily remove the stack from the cooker.
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Hoisin Beef Stew with Snow Peas

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Susan Vajaranant
Beef stew gets an Asian-inspired twist with this easy slow-cooker supper. The beef short ribs in Hoisin Beef Stew with Snow Peas cook until they are literally falling off the bone.

 

 
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Garlic Chicken

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The garlic becomes creamy and mellows as it cooks. Spread it on chunks of crusty French baguette and soak up the fabulous sauce as you enjoy every morsel of this super-tender chicken. If you're tight on time, substitute 3 pounds of chicken pieces rather than cut up the whole chicken.


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Cheesy Savory Bread Pudding

Credit: Photo: Kate Sears

A savory take on bread pudding makes a great addition to any brunch spread.


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White Bean, Artichoke, and Chard Ragout

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
A crunchy topping of raw fennel and bell peppers makes an ideal accompaniment to the mellow flavors of this slow-simmered stew of beans and vegetables. You can make and refrigerate the relish up to a day ahead to save time.
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Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
From the Kitchen of Julie Hutson, Callahan, Florida. "This is surprisingly yummy to have such simple ingredients."
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Orange-Fig Jam

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Serve this honey-colored jam alongside goat cheese or 1/3-less-fat cream cheese with assorted crackers. The recipe makes a lot, so store in decorative jars in your refrigerator to serve to unexpected guests and at impromptu parties. Tie on a pretty ribbon to present as a hostess gift.
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Vegetable Pot Pie with Parmesan-Black Pepper Biscuits

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Leaving out the chicken doesn’t make this dish any less filling or tasty. The medley of vegetables topped with a fluffy and savory biscuit create phenomenal flavors and will appease every one in your family.


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Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

Hearty canned chickpeas hold up beautifully in the slow cooker, where they're combined with fragrant spices and just a little stock. Since the chicken cooks on top of the chickpea mixture and is not submerged in liquid, it can cook longer without suffering texturally.


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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

The slow cooker completely eliminates the stirring part of caramelizing onions; it all goes happily unattended. This meal freezes exceptionally well!


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Mediterranean Brisket

In the Mediterranean, many people drink wine more than water. Here, red wine is infused into a recipe for tender slow-cooker brisket.


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Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip

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Blue cheese amps up the flavor for a little twist on the traditional artichoke appetizer. The dip holds up well for about two hours after the cook time. Serve with pita chips or toasted baguette slices.
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Cuban Pork Shoulder with Beans and Rice

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr 

You don't have to presoak the beans for this hearty dinner--they go straight into the cooker and end up perfectly tender 8 hours later.


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Tiramisu Bread Pudding

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Drizzled with a rich mascarpone sauce, this moist, coffee and Kahlúa-flavored bread pudding features the flavors of tiramisu, a favorite Italian dessert.
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Coconut-Curry Beef

Credit: Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Jaime Kim
This Thai-inspired beef slow-cooker dish is sure to become a family favorite.  Serve coconut-curry beef with jasmine rice topped with fresh chopped cilantro. 
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups

Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

These chicken lettuce cups pair the freshness of a salad with the heartiness of a taco.


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Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Serve the whole leg quarters over brown basmati rice, or shred the chicken off the bone and layer onto corn tortillas with cilantro, radishes, and a squeeze of lime for family taco night.


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Rocky Road Chocolate Cake

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Slow-cook your way to rich, chocolatey, marshmallowey goodness.
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Butter Chicken

Credit: Photo: Alison Gootee; Styling: Gerri Williams
Count on your slow cooker to deliver this favorite Indian dish--savory Butter Chicken.
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Honey-Orange Carrots

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Brighten up any weeknight meal with this healthy side dish loaded with vitamins.
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Poached Salmon

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Here’s a unique take on salmon that is a perfect light dish. Serve with steamed veggies or try it on top of your favorite salad.
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Rosemary Pork Sliders with Horseradish Aioli

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Assemble the sliders before dinner. Or, consider showcasing a slider assembly station for your family or friends to make their own.
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Creamy Slow-cooker Chicken

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Spoon this rich and creamy chicken mixture over pasta, rice or biscuits for a home-style dinner that's sure to satisfy your need for comfort food.
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Angel Food Cake with Mixed Berry Compote

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Slow-cooked sauce made from three types of berries dresses up store-bought pound cake.
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Tangy Asian Meatballs

With a different and delicious Asian-style glaze, these meatballs are a tangy addition to any potluck meal, indoors or outdoors.
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Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

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You can set up this recipe in less than fifteen minutes, turn on the slow cooker, and go. Come back in four hours, and your supper will be ready.


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Chicken with Peanut-Butter Barbecue Sauce

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Peanut butter lends a creamy richness to this fantastic sauce.


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Pesto Lasagna with Spinach and Mushrooms

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Finish out the month with a meatless twist on lasagna! No-boil lasagna noodles are perfect for this recipe, as they absorb all the juices that accumulate in the crockpot.


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1 of 30 Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings
2 of 30 Turkey Sloppy Joes
3 of 30 Chicken Enchilada Stack
4 of 30 Hoisin Beef Stew with Snow Peas
5 of 30 Garlic Chicken
6 of 30 Cheesy Savory Bread Pudding
7 of 30 White Bean, Artichoke, and Chard Ragout
8 of 30 Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos
9 of 30 Orange-Fig Jam
10 of 30 Vegetable Pot Pie with Parmesan-Black Pepper Biscuits
11 of 30 Chicken and Chickpea Tagine
12 of 30 Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
13 of 30 Mediterranean Brisket
14 of 30 Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip
15 of 30 Cuban Pork Shoulder with Beans and Rice
16 of 30 Tiramisu Bread Pudding
17 of 30 Coconut-Curry Beef
18 of 30 Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups
19 of 30 Slow Cooker Chicken Mole
20 of 30 Rocky Road Chocolate Cake
21 of 30 Butter Chicken
22 of 30 Honey-Orange Carrots
23 of 30 Poached Salmon
24 of 30 Rosemary Pork Sliders with Horseradish Aioli
25 of 30 Creamy Slow-cooker Chicken
26 of 30 Angel Food Cake with Mixed Berry Compote
27 of 30 Tangy Asian Meatballs
28 of 30 Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers