Ingredients:2 Bosc pears, cored and sliced thinly2 1/4 cup pear cider1 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats1 tablespoon dark brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmegsprinkle salt Directions:Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low overnight (8-9 hours). Stir and serve. Serves about four. My thoughts: I’ve been hearing […]
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup small pearl tapioca (not instant) 1 teaspoon matcha powder* zest and juice from 1/2 tangerine 1 egg Directions: Set the slow cooker on low. Pour the milk, tapioca, matcha and sugar in, whisk until the sugar dissolves. Cook for 1 […]
Ingredients:2 green onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 fresh green chili pepper, minced1 lb tender beef steak (we used 1 inch thick piece of top round)1/4 cup dark soy sauce1/4 cup rice wine (sake)2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, crushed*1 tablepsoon lime juice1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 […]
Ingredients:32 oz can crushed tomatoes32 oz can peeled plum tomatoes, cut up2 cloves garlic, minced1 large onion, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, finely chopped1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon oreganosalt and pepper Directions:In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, garlic and celery. Cook 5-7 […]
Pork Adobada (in the slow cooker)Ingredients: 3 lbs pork loin1 medium onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, chopped6 Anaheim dried red chilies, seeded (reserve seeds) 4 pasilla chilies, seeded (reserve seeds) 1½ cup chicken stock (more if needed)1/2 cup cider vinegar 4 tablespoons bitter orange4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons tomato […]
Roast Beef with Garlic (in the slow cooker)Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed10 oz mushrooms, chopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, chopped24 cloves garlic, chopped2 beef bouillon cubes1/2 cup hot water12 ounces lager beer1 tablespoon light brown sugar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in […]
Ingredients: 64 oz vegetable broth 24 oz crushed tomatoes 14 oz kidney beans, drained 1 cup onions, chopped 1 medium eggplant, chopped 2 small zucchini, chopped 4 carrots, cut into coins 4 stalks of celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil 1/2 cup fresh spinach 1/2 cup […]
Pulled Pork Ingredients:3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast (trim off excess fat)1 cup chili sauce (like Heinz)1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup Barbados mustard style hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon chili powder1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon liquid smoke2 tablespoon dark brown sugar2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons barbecue dry rub (like […]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons corn starch1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon pepper2 1/2 cups milk2 tablespoons butter2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, reserving 1/2 cup2 cups (8 oz) pasta, cooked 5 minutes and drained Directions: In a microwavable bowl, combine the corn starch, salt, dry mustard and pepper. […]
Ingredients:2 pounds beef bottom round, cubed2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon allspice1 cup burgundy wine1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon good quality Dijon mustard8 ounces sliced Portobello mushrooms5 ounces white pearl onions2 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca (to thicken)olive oilsaltblack pepper Directions: In a large bowl, mix together wine, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon […]