Some time ago, I was watching a cooking show and they featured this recipe. As I often do, I scribbled the recipe down and put it in my “recipes to try” folder. I finally got around to trying this and am I ever glad I did. First of all, when I got home and opened […]
Tag: slow cooker
Beefy Vegetable Soup
Nothing’s better than a hot bowl of soup, chock full of veggies and chunks of beefy goodness. This recipe was given to me by my youngest brother, who lives in a warm climate. His recipe calls for fresh veggies, which are available in his part of the country year round…no so in my neck of […]
Pork Shoulder Chili
I love dishes made with pork shoulder/butt because it is always so tender and juicy. While watching a cooking show, Chef Jeff Mauro introduced this dish. Since it was made with my favorite cut of meat, I decided to give it a try. Of course I added an ingredient or two to suit my taste […]
Pulled Pork
Tender, juicy pork, rubbed in spices and garlic, simmered in root beer in the slow cooker, shredded and slathered in a fantastic BBQ sauce and served on a bun.
Pork Carnitas
After spending the day in a slow cooker, this succulent pork will tantalize your taste buds with its spicy blend of flavors. You can serve this on tortillas with your favorite toppings . My favorite way to enjoy this is to spread the meat over tortilla chips, covered with cheese and pop it under the […]
London Broil with Mushrooms (Slow Cooker)
My old friend Maureen shared this recipe with me many years ago. It is a delicious dish made in a slow cooker. The original recipe called for GOLDEN cream of mushroom soup, but I don’t care for the robust flavor, so I use regular cream of mushroom soup. The choice is yours. Either way, this […]
General Tso’s Chicken
Looking for a simple yet delicious dinner idea prepared in your slow cooker? Well, if you like Asian style food, look no further. Cubes of chicken smothered in a delightful sauce with just a hint of heat, served over rice. Sometimes I add a can of water chestnuts or sugar snap peas about 30 minutes […]
Azteca Chicken
Here’s a slow cooker chicken recipe that’s sure to please the family and is easy to make! When my youngest sister Joan from Colorado came to care for me when I had surgery, she made this incredible dish for us. She just tossed everything, except the cream cheese in the slow cooker. Four hours later, […]