Ingredients: 1 lb mixed dried beans* 6 cups chicken or ham stock 2 cups cubed ham 2 medium carrots, diced 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cubanelle pepper, diced 1 tablespoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon chervil 1 bay […]
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Mushroom Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, diced 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 stalks celery, diced 12 oz cubed crimini mushrooms 1 1/4 lb cubed sirloin or other beef for stew 2 cups beef stock 3 sprigs’ worth of fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 bay leaf super fine flour (like Wondra […]
Cranberry Sauce’d Pulled Pork
Who knew cranberry sauce was the trick to a really delicious pulled pork? My thoughts: You know you still have cranberry sauce. If not still hanging out in the fridge than a can stashed away in the back of a cupboard like a dirty secret. Bring them to light and into your slow […]
Apples & Sauerkraut
Ingredients: 32 oz finely shredded sauerkraut 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 apples, peeled and sliced (I used Honeycrisp) 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard seed 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoon Brummel & Brown 1 bay leaf freshly ground black pepper Directions: Melt the Brummel & Brown […]
Slow Cooker Smoked Paprika Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 3 lb potatoes, peeled and quartered (or eighthed if they are very large) 3/4 cup chicken or turkey stock 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons Brummel & Brown Spread 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place the onion, […]
Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice with Crawfish and Okra
Ingredients: group #1 16 oz dried small red beans 4 cups chicken or ham or seafood/crawfish stock 2 strips thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 stalks celery (with leaves), diced 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cayenne pepper, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 bay leaf group #2 1 1/2-2 […]
Island Pumpkin Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lb boneless pork roast 1 onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup dark spiced rum 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon pepper sherry 2 jalapenos 1 1/2 inch knob fresh ginger, peeled 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon allspice salt freshly ground black […]
Fauxtisserie Chicken
Ingredients: 6 lb roasting chicken 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 2 lemons, quartered 1/2 head garlic 3 onions, peeled Direction: Mix the spices together. Set aside. Cut the end off of each onion so […]
Bacon Vegetable 15 Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb mixed dried beans* 4 cups chicken or ham stock 3 stalks celery, diced 2 medium carrots, cut into coins 1 poblano pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1 shallot, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 5-6 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1 tablespoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon paprika […]
Nectarine Ruby Velvet Apricot Butter
Ingredients: 4 lb nectarines, pitted and coarsely chopped 2 lb Ruby Velvet Apricots (apriums), pitted and quartered 2 cups sugar 1 inch knob ginger, grated 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 Tahitian vanilla bean Ingredients: Place all ingredients in a 4 quart slow cooker, stir. Turn on low and cook overnight (about 8-10 hrs) with the […]