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General Tso's Chicken by A Year of Slow Cooking Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut in 1-inch chunks 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried ginger 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (16-ounce) package stir-fry vegetables Directions Use a 4-quart slow cooker. Put... Continue Reading →
Perfect Homemade Crockpot Stuffing by A Year of Slow Cooking Ingredients 1 loaf of whole wheat bread, lightly toasted in the oven 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup tart apple, peeled and diced 1/4 cup butter, melted (we used a canola oil-butter spread) 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 1/2... Continue Reading →
Easy Crockpot Meatloaf by A Year of Slow Cooking Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey or beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 fully cooked low-fat sausage links (6-ounces, total) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg, lightly beaten Directions Place a... Continue Reading →
Walnut and Sage Potatoes Au Gratin by a Year of Slow Cooking (with some modifications) Ingredients 1/4 cup flour 6 medium potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices (leave the skins for extra nutrition!) 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1/3 cup of butter (you could use a spreadable canola oil-butter product for a buttery taste with less... Continue Reading →
Not Your Mother's Meatballs by A Year of Slow Cooking (with some adjustments) Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped Italian Parsley 1.5 pounds lean ground beef or turkey 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 finely crushed breadcrumbs 2 eggs 2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1/2 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers by A Year of Slow Cooking Ingredients: 6 bell peppers 1/2 cup prepared or premade pasta sauce 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (8-ounce ) can corn 1 small onion, diced 2 cups cooked long grain rice 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper... Continue Reading →
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff by A Year of Slow Cooking Ingredients 2-3 pounds beef stew meat (my meat was fresh) 1 (10-ounce) container PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme -- savory garlic flavor 2 sliced yellow onions 1 pound mushrooms (sliced, or whole button) 1 large sliced bell pepper Cooked egg noodles Directions: Place the meat into the bottom... Continue Reading →
Sun-dried Tomato Risotto by A Year of Slow Cooking With small adjustments Ingredients 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1 1/2 cup Arborio rice 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup feta cheese Directions Use a 4-quart slow cooker. Put the sundried tomatoes into the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the rice and swirl it around... Continue Reading →
Honey Garlic Chicken by A Year of Slow Cooking Ingredients 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup honey Directions Use a 4-quart slow cooker. Put the chicken into your cooker. In a small bowl, combine... Continue Reading →
