weeknight meals

recipes, soup, vegan, weeknight meals

Minestrone Soup

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 frozen peas 1/2 cup frozen […]

pulled pork, recipes, slow cooker, weeknight meals

Pulled Pork (in the slow cooker)

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 Stubb’s)2 onions, finely chopped6-10 cloves […]

macaroni and cheese, recipes, slow cooker, weeknight meals

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

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. Stir in milk. Add butter. […]

recipes, slow cooker, weeknight meals

Slow Cooker Burgundy Beef

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 mustard, and garlic. Add sliced […]