Slow Cooker

Cooking

Over 150 easy-to-follow

warm and comforting
slow cooker recipes

Time-saving tips for

letting your slow cooker
cook for you

Rachel Farnsworth

Tasty recipes for breakfasts, breads, soups,

suppers, and more

No one likes a know-it-all. Most of us realize theres no such thing

how could there be? The world is far too complicated for someone
to understand everything there is to know. So when you come across
a know-it-all, you smile to yourself as they ramble on because you
knowbetter.
You understand that the quest for knowledge is a never-ending one,
and youre okay with that. You have no desire to know everything, just
the next thing. You know what you dont know, youre confident enough
to admit it, and youre motivated to do something about it.
At Idiots Guides, we, too, know what we dont know, and we make
it our business to find out. We find really smart people who are
experts in their fields and then we roll up our sleeves and get to work,
asking lots of questions and thinking long and hard about how best
to pass along their knowledge to you in the easiest, most-accessible
waypossible.
After all, thats our promiseto make whatever you want to learn As
Easy as It Gets. That means giving you a well-organized design that
seamlessly and effortlessly guides you from page to page, topic to topic.
It means controlling the pace youre asked to absorb new information
not too much at once but just what you need to know right now. It
means giving you a clear progression from easy to more difficult. It
means giving you more instructional steps wherever necessary to really
explain the details. And it means giving you fewer words and more
illustrations wherever its better to show rather thantell.
So here you are, at the start of something new. The next chapter in
your quest. It can be an intimidating place to be, but youve been here
before and so have we. Clear your mind and turn the page. By the end
of this book, you wont be a know-it-all, but your world will be a little
less complicated than it was before. And well be sure your journey is
as easy as it gets.

Mike Sanders
Publisher, Idiots Guides

Slow Cooker
Cooking
by Rachel Farnsworth

AmemberofPenguinGroupUSAInc

Tomygrandpawhotaughtmetodreambigandworkhard
AndtoMarissawhotaughtmetolivewellandlovemore
Andtoallthepeoplewhogathertheirfamiliesaroundthedinnertableeachnight
Youmaketheworldabeerplace
ALPHABOOKS
PublishedbyPenguinGroupUSAInc
PenguinGroupUSAInc HudsonStreetNewYork
NewYork

USAPenguinGroupCanada Eglinton
AvenueEastSuiteTorontoOntarioMPYCanada
adivisionofPearsonPenguinCanadaIncPenguinBooks
LtdStrandLondonWCRRLEnglandPenguinIreland
 StStephensGreenDublinIrelandadivisionofPenguin
BooksLtdPenguinGroupAustralia Camberwell
RoadCamberwellVictoria
Australiaadivisionof
PearsonAustraliaGroupPtyLtdPenguinBooksIndiaPvt
Ltd

CommunityCentrePanchsheelParkNewDelhi



IndiaPenguinGroupNZApolloDriveRosedale
NorthShoreAuckland


NewZealandadivisionof
PearsonNewZealandLtdPenguinBooksSouthAfrica
PtyLtdSturdeeAvenueRosebankJohannesburg

SouthAfricaPenguinBooksLtdRegisteredOces
StrandLondonWCRRLEngland
CopyrightbyPenguinGroupUSAInc
AllrightsreservedNopartofthisbookmaybereproduced
scannedordistributedinanyprintedorelectronicform
withoutpermissionPleasedonotparticipateinorencourage
piracyofcopyrightedmaterialsinviolationoftheauthors
rightsPurchaseonlyauthorizededitionsNopatentliabilityis
assumedwithrespecttotheuseoftheinformationcontained
hereinAlthougheveryprecautionhasbeentakeninthe
preparationofthisbookthepublisherandauthorassumeno
responsibilityforerrorsoromissionsNeitherisanyliability
assumedfordamagesresultingfromtheuseofinformation
containedhereinForinformationaddressAlphaBooks
East thStreetIndianapolisIN

Publisher: Mike Sanders

Executive Managing Editor: Billy Fields
Senior Acquisitions Editor: Brook Farling
Development Editorial Supervisor: Christy Wagner

IDIOTSGUIDESandDesignaretrademarksofPenguinGroup
USAInc
InternationalStandardBookNumber -
-
--
LibraryofCongressCatalogCardNumber
 




 

InterpretationoftheprintingcodeTherightmostnumberof
therstseriesofnumbersistheyearofthebooksprinting
therightmostnumberofthesecondseriesofnumbersisthe
numberofthebooksprintingForexampleaprintingcodeof

-
showsthattherstprintingoccurredin

Note
Thispublicationcontainstheopinionsandideasof
itsauthorItisintendedtoprovidehelpfulandinformative
materialonthesubjectmaercoveredItissoldwith
theunderstandingthattheauthorandpublisherarenot
engagedinrenderingprofessionalservicesinthebookIfthe
readerrequirespersonalassistanceoradviceacompetent
professionalshouldbeconsultedTheauthorandpublisher
specicallydisclaimanyresponsibilityforanyliabilitylossor
riskpersonalorotherwisewhichisincurredasaconsequence
directlyorindirectlyoftheuseandapplicationofanyofthe
contentsofthisbook
MostAlphabooksareavailableatspecialquantitydiscounts
forbulkpurchasesforsalespromotionspremiumsfundraisingoreducationaluseSpecialbooksorbookexcerpts
canalsobecreatedtotspecicneedsFordetailswrite
SpecialMarketsAlphaBooks HudsonStreetNew
YorkNY


Trademarks
Alltermsmentionedinthisbookthatareknown
tobeoraresuspectedofbeingtrademarksorservicemarks
havebeenappropriatelycapitalizedAlphaBooksand
PenguinGroupUSAInccannotaesttotheaccuracyofthis
informationUseofaterminthisbookshouldnotberegarded
asaectingthevalidityofanytrademarkorservicemark

Senior Production Editor: Janee Lynn

Design Supervisor: William Thomas
Indexer: Johnna VanHoose Dinse
Layout: Laura Merriman, Ayanna Lacey
Proofreader: Cate Schwenk

Contents
Chapter 1: Slow Cooker Fundamentals ......................................................................................................... 1
HowaSlowCookerWorks ................................................................................................................................................. 2
FoodSafety ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
DontBeAfraidtoExperiment .......................................................................................................................................... 5
SlowCookerCleaningandCare ..................................................................................................................................... 5
TroubleshootingTips .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 2: Good-Morning Breakfasts ............................................................................................................ 8

Apple-CinnamonSteel-CutOatmeal ......................................................................................................................... 10
BrownieBaerOatmeal.....................................................................................................................................................12
PumpkinPieOatmeal ..........................................................................................................................................................14
LoadedHashbrowns.............................................................................................................................................................16
HeartySausageandPotatoHash ..................................................................................................................................18
GermanPancake .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
CinnamonSwirlCoeeCake ........................................................................................................................................ 22
FrenchToastCasserole .................................................................................................................................................... 24
MexicanBreakfastCasserole ........................................................................................................................................ 26
TripleCheeseSausageandKaleFriata ................................................................................................................. 28
DenverOmelet...................................................................................................................................................................... 30
SpinachandFetaQuiche .................................................................................................................................................32
HamandSwissQuiche ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

Chapter 3: Dips, Snacks, and More................................................................................................................ 36

SpinachArtichokeDip....................................................................................................................................................... 38
SouthwesternCheesyCornDip .................................................................................................................................. 40
BualoChickenDip ............................................................................................................................................................ 42
ChileConQueso ................................................................................................................................................................. 44
RoastedRedPepperDip ................................................................................................................................................. 46
BabaGhanoush..................................................................................................................................................................... 48
CheeseFondue .................................................................................................................................................................... 50
HomemadeYogurt................................................................................................................................................................52
Old-FashionedCinnamonBrownSugarApplesauce ....................................................................................... 54
UltimateCranberrySauce ............................................................................................................................................... 56
HomemadeStrawberryJam............................................................................................................................................58
Apple-PumpkinBuer....................................................................................................................................................... 60

HomemadeKetchup ............................................................................................................................................................62
Tomato-BaconChutney .................................................................................................................................................... 64

Chapter 4: Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies ........................................................................... 66

TomatoBisque ....................................................................................................................................................................... 68
ZuppaToscanaTuscanSoup ....................................................................................................................................... 70
CreamyBroccoliCheeseSoup ..................................................................................................................................... 72
SpicedBuernutSquashSoup...................................................................................................................................... 74
VegetarianSweetPotatoChili........................................................................................................................................ 76
ChickenTacoSoup .............................................................................................................................................................. 78
WinterLeekandPotatoSoup ....................................................................................................................................... 80
RussianRedBorscht ............................................................................................................................................................82
ComfortCornChowder .................................................................................................................................................. 84
Old-FashionedBeefStew ............................................................................................................................................... 86
GreenChilePorkStew ......................................................................................................................................................88
Texas-StyleBeefChili ........................................................................................................................................................ 90
SlowBraisedSweetPorkChili .......................................................................................................................................92
Indian-StyleSpicedChili ...................................................................................................................................................94
WhiteChickenChili ............................................................................................................................................................96

Chapter 5: Super Sandwiches ................................................................................................................................98

BalsamicBeefDipSandwiches .................................................................................................................................. 100
PhillyCheesesteakSandwiches ................................................................................................................................. 102
Extra-SloppyJoes ..............................................................................................................................................................104
SpicyItalianChickenSandwiches .............................................................................................................................106
GreekChickenGyros ...................................................................................................................................................... 108
BarbecuePulledPorkSandwiches ............................................................................................................................ 110
VietnamesePulledPorkBanhMi ............................................................................................................................... 112

Chapter 6: Beef and Lamb Entres .............................................................................................................. 114

KoreanBeefBulgogi .......................................................................................................................................................... 116
ModernMeatloaf ................................................................................................................................................................ 118
SundayAernoonPotRoast ........................................................................................................................................120
BraisedBeefShortRibs.................................................................................................................................................. 122
HoneyGarlicBarbecueBeefRibs ............................................................................................................................ 124
MidwesternBeefBrisket................................................................................................................................................ 126
LegofLambwithRosemaryLemonandGarlic ................................................................................................ 128
TripleCitrusLambShanks.............................................................................................................................................130

iv

Idiots Guides: Slow Cooker Cooking

Chapter 7: Chicken Dishes ...................................................................................................................................... 132

Herb-RoastedWholeChicken .................................................................................................................................... 134
HoneyChipotleBarbecueChickenDrumsticks ................................................................................................ 136
CoconutChickenCurry ................................................................................................................................................. 138
ChickenCacciatore ..........................................................................................................................................................140
TeriyakiChicken .................................................................................................................................................................. 142
ChickenTikkaMasala ...................................................................................................................................................... 144
OrangeChicken .................................................................................................................................................................. 146
MoroccanChickenThighs............................................................................................................................................. 148
GreenChileChickenEnchiladaCasserole .......................................................................................................... 150

Chapter 8: Pork Main Dishes ............................................................................................................................... 152

ApplePorkRoast ............................................................................................................................................................... 154
Strawberry-ChipotleBarbecueBabyBackRibs ............................................................................................... 156
Dijon-CrustedPorkTenderloin ................................................................................................................................... 158
HawaiianKaluaPork ......................................................................................................................................................... 160
KillerCarnitas....................................................................................................................................................................... 162
Orange-BalsamicGlazedHam .................................................................................................................................... 164
SmotheredPorkChops .................................................................................................................................................. 166

Chapter 9: Versatile Vegetables........................................................................................................................ 168

StuedArtichokes ............................................................................................................................................................. 170
Country-StyleGreenBeans ..........................................................................................................................................172
SouthernCollardGreens ............................................................................................................................................... 174
CornontheCob ................................................................................................................................................................. 176
CreamedCorn ..................................................................................................................................................................... 178
Ratatouille .............................................................................................................................................................................. 180
RoastedSummerVegetableMedley........................................................................................................................ 182
CheesyBaconandRanchPotatoes ......................................................................................................................... 184
HoneyMustardRoastedPotatoes ........................................................................................................................... 186
CreamyWhippedPotatoes .......................................................................................................................................... 188
ScallopedPotatoes ........................................................................................................................................................... 190
SweetPotatoCasserole ................................................................................................................................................. 192
RoastedBeetsnSweets ............................................................................................................................................... 194

Chapter 10: Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans ............................................................................... 196

ClassicItalianLasagna ..................................................................................................................................................... 198
WhiteVegetableLasagna ............................................................................................................................................ 200
Tri-TipBeefStrogano ....................................................................................................................................................202

Contents

SpagheiandMeatballs ............................................................................................................................................... 204

SecretIngredientMacaroniandCheese..............................................................................................................206
CheesyRavioliCasserole .............................................................................................................................................208
BrownRiceandBlackBeanCasserole ..................................................................................................................210
CreamyMushroomRisoo ........................................................................................................................................... 212
Un-FriedRice ....................................................................................................................................................................... 214
SpanishRice.......................................................................................................................................................................... 216
BostonBakedBeans ........................................................................................................................................................ 218
MexicanRefriedBeans ..................................................................................................................................................220
WhiteBeansandPancea........................................................................................................................................... 222

Chapter 11: Bountiful Breads ............................................................................................................................... 224

CrustyLoafBread............................................................................................................................................................. 226
DinnerRolls .......................................................................................................................................................................... 228
RosemaryFocacciaBreadwithSeaSalt ...............................................................................................................230
RyeBread .............................................................................................................................................................................. 232
Cornbread ............................................................................................................................................................................ 234
BananaBread ...................................................................................................................................................................... 236
PumpkinBread ................................................................................................................................................................... 238

Chapter 12: Slow Cooker Sweets .................................................................................................................. 240

AppleDumplings ............................................................................................................................................................... 242
AppleCrumble...................................................................................................................................................................244
PeachCobbler ................................................................................................................................................................... 246
Vanilla-OrangePoachedPears................................................................................................................................... 248
SaltedCaramelRicePudding .....................................................................................................................................250
WhiteChocolateBreadPudding ............................................................................................................................. 252
Mile-HighChocolateFudgeBrownies ................................................................................................................... 254
SmoresBrownies .............................................................................................................................................................. 256
PeanutBuerFudgeCake........................................................................................................................................... 258
ChocolateMudCake .....................................................................................................................................................260
AlmondPoppySeedCake ........................................................................................................................................... 262
LemonPoundCake ......................................................................................................................................................... 264
StrawberrySwirlCheesecakes .................................................................................................................................. 266
Caramelitas .......................................................................................................................................................................... 268

Glossary............................................................................................................................................................................................. 270
Index .....................................................................................................................................................................................................274

Introduction
IbelieveincookingfromscratchwithloveSlowcookercookingisnoexceptionTherecipesinthisbook
aremadefromscratchwhereverpossibleandplausiblePreparationtimehasbeenkepttoanabsolute
minimumtomaximizetheconvenienceoftheslowcookerbutwithoutsacricingthequalityMyculinary
endeavorshavetakenmemanyplacesbutIamrstandforemostahomecookjustlikeyouIknow
howlifegoesandIknowexactlywhyyouwanttoincorporatetheslowcookerintoyourlifeThishandy
applianceisavaluabletoolinthekitchenandwhenusedproperlycanproducestunningdishesNot
everydishisbestsuitedforslowcookingbutitscertainlyavalidcookingmethodthatcanbeusedfora
widearrayofdishestoaddconvenienceanddeliciousavortoyourmenu
Themorethan
recipesandvariationsinthisbookaredesignedtoshowcasetheslowcookerswide
rangeofcapabilitieswhilestillpresentingdishesyourfamilywillenjoyAllthephotosincludedwiththe
recipesarephotosoftheactualnisheddishIcookedinmyslowcookerNoenhancementsorinedible
stagingtechniqueswereusedNotricksorgimmicksjustrealfood
Iveincludedlotsofnotesandtipsthroughoutthebookaswellaspointersoningredientsandcooking
methodsbothforslowcookercookingandcookingingeneralEvenifyoureanexperiencedslowcooker
cookitsmyhopethatyoucanndnewideasandinspirationinthepagesthatfollow

Special Thanks to the Technical Reviewer

IdiotsGuidesSlowCookerCookingwasreviewedbyanexpertwhodouble-checkedtheaccuracyof
whatyoulllearnheretohelpusensurethisbookgivesyoueverythingyouneedtoknowaboutmaking
deliciousdishesinyourslowcookerSpecialthanksareextendedtoTrishSebben-Krupka

Acknowledgments
Thisbookwouldnothavebeenpossiblewithoutmyhugesupportteamwhohashelpedmeeverystep
ofthewayWhilethisbookmightnotbededicatedtohimmylifeiscertainlydedicatedtomywonderful
husbandStephenwhosupportsmeinmycrazydreamslateworknightsandculinarysuccessesand
failuresAspecialthankstomymotherwhocoachedmewithherartisticabilitiesIloveyouMom!My
childrenputupwithalotforthisbookandIappreciatetheirpatienceindependenceandunfeigned
lovefortheirmotherscookingYoutwoaremylilesouschefsandalthoughIcouldhaveworkedfaster
andmoreecientlywithoutyoutherejustwouldnthavebeenasmuchloveinthefoodThankyouto
theteamoftastetestersandfriendswhodevouredthefoodshowninthisbookYouknowwhoyouare
IcannotpossiblyforgetthepeoplewhomakemelookgoodmyteamatAlphaBooksBrookFarling
ChristyWagnerandWilliamThomas

Chapter 1

Slow Cooker
Fundamentals
Welcometotheworldofslowcookingwherethe
magicoflowheatandslowcooktimescometogether
toyieldavorfulfoodsyoucanprepareputinthe
slowcookerandletthishandyappliancedothe
workforyou
Thisbookisfullofrecipestipsandtrickstohelpyou
makethemostofyourslowcookerInthischapter
youlearnhowslowcookersworkpickupsomefood
safetyessentialsandexplorehowtotroubleshoot
anyproblemsyouhappentoencounter

How a Slow Cooker Works

SlowcookerscomeinmultipleshapesandsizesThemostcommonshapesyoullseeareovalandround
Ovalslowcookersareincreasinglypopularbecausetheyholdodd-shapedroastswitheaseRoundslow
cookerstendtobedeeperandallowingredientstobestacked
SlowcookersizesaremeasuredinquartsThesmallestsizeavailableisa
-quart
-literslowcooker
whilethelargestslowcookersholdupto
quarts

 litersTherecipesinthisbookaregeared
towardthemostcommonsizerangeoftoquarts  to litersunlessotherwisenoted

Parts of a Slow Cooker

AslowcookerconsistsofafewbasicpartsAllslowcookershaveastonewareinsertaheatingbaseunit
andalidThestonewareinsertiswhereyouplacethefoodTheinserttsinsidetheheatingbaseunit
whichslowlyheatsupthestonewareThelidismostcommonlymadeofglasswhichallowsyoutosee
yourfoodasitcookssoyoudonthavetoremovethelidandletallthatpreciousheatandsteamout

Slow Cooker Settings

TemperaturecontrolsareavailableinseverallevelsofsophisticationBasicslowcookershaveone
temperatureseingalthoughmostslowcookershavethreeseingslowhighandwarmMore
sophisticatedslowcookershavedigitaltimersareprogrammableandwillautomaticallyswitchtothe
warmseingaertheprogrammedcooktimeisoverSomeslowcookersmaketheswitchtowarm
withoutatimeraerhoursCheckyourownersmanualtounderstandwhichofthesefeaturesyourslow
cookerhas
Theseingsonaslowcookerrefertothewaagetheheatingelementusesandnotnecessarilythe
actualtemperaturetheslowcookerreachesTheresnostandardtemperaturesotheresvariation
amongmodels
Theidealtemperaturerangeforslowcookingisbetween
Fand
F Cand
CMostslow
cookershaveamaximumhightemperatureofF CbutsomecanreachuptoF
CA
dishshouldreachtheidealtemperaturerangewithinseveralhoursonlowandlessthananhouronhigh
Onsomemodelsthehighseingsimplymeansthemachinereachesthetemperaturefasterwhileon
othermodelsitmeansitreachesahighertemperatureCheckyourownersmanualtolearnhowhotyour
slowcookergetsortestitwithathermometer
Thewarmseingisdesignedtokeepfoodsataconsistentfood-safetemperatureThisneedstobeat
least
FCFoodcanbesafelyheldonthewarmseingforuptohours

Slow Cooker Fundamentals

Unless specically indicated in the recipe, most foods turn

out best if cooked on the low setting. Some foods, particularly
meats, can taste watery and boiled when cooked on high.

How a Slow Cooker Works

Food Safety
Althoughthenatureofslowcookersmeansyoucanprepareyourmeallltheslowcookerandletitdo
theworkforyounoslowcookerenablesyoutollitandsetittoturnonatalatertimeThiswouldmean
yourfoodwouldsetoutatroomtemperatureincreasingthepossibilityofbacterialgrowth
Abeersaferalternativeistopreparethefoodplaceitinthestonewarevesselandstorethebowl
intherefrigeratoruntilyourereadytocookandthencookonthelowseingTheslowwarmingofthe
stonewarepreventsitfromcrackingorbreakingasmighthappenifexposedtohighheatLikewisedonot
storeyourstonewareinthefreezerorplacehotstonewareintotherefrigeratororfreezer
TheUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculturerecommendsthatmeatsbecookedtothetemperatures
giveninthefollowingtableCheckyourcountrysguidelinesforstandardsinyourarea

Food

Minimum Internal Temperature

Allpoultry

 F C

Casseroles

 F C

Groundmeats

FC

Eggs

FC

Beefporkvealandlambsteakschopsandroasts

 F C

Hamfreshorsmokeduncooked

 F C

Fishandshellsh

 F C

Fullycookedhamtoreheat

FC

With few exceptions (such as frozen pastas that have already

been cooked before being frozen), before you add any food
to the slow cooker, it should be completely thawed. Due to
the nature of slow cooking, frozen foods wont reach a safe
temperature in time to prevent the growth of bacteria.

Slow Cooker Fundamentals

Dont Be Afraid to Experiment

OneofthegreatthingsaboutslowcookercookingishowmuchoftheworkisdoneforyouYouprepare
theingredientsaddthemtotheslowcookerandtheappliancecooksyourdishwithoutmuchifany
furtherhelpfromyouAnotherbonusofslowcookercookingishowversatileacookingmethoditis
Unlessarecipecallsforacertaintypeofappleonionmilkorotheringredientyoucanusewhatever
varietycolororkindyoulikebest
IfyourenotsurewhichtousetrymakingtherecipewithoneversionrstaGrannySmithappleinyour
applesaucearedonioninyourstir-fryorwholemilkinyourbreadpuddingThenexttimeusedierent
versionsaHoneycrispappleawhiteonionorskimmilkforexample
Notewhichvariationsyoulikebeerforthenexttimeyoumaketherecipeortrysomethingdierent
thentoo!Experimentuntilyoundjusttherightcombinationofingredientsthatmakesyourmouthwater

Slow Cooker Cleaning and Care

Aslowcookersstonewarevesselandglasslidareoendishwashersafebutcheckyourownersmanual
toseeifyourparticularmodelisanexceptionIftheyrenotyoucanwashthembyhandusingdishsoap
andhotwater
Stubbornbaked-onmessescanbetoughtoscrubcleanIfyounoticeabaked-onringhasformedin
thestonewarevesselllthebowlwithenoughwatertocovertheringKeeptheslowcookeronthelow
seingfor
orhoursandtheringshouldbeeasytoscrubo
YoucanremoveotherspotsandstainsusingbakingsodaMakeapasteofbakingsodaandwaterand
scrubthepasteontothespotLetsitforminutesandrinseawaythegrime
IftheheatbaseunitbecomesdirtyrsttrycleaningitwithadampclothBecarefulnottousetoomuch
waterbecausethebasecontainsalltheelectricalpartsoftheapplianceNeversubmergethebasein
waterForparticularlystubbornmessesyoucantryovencleanerBesuretodothisinanareawithplenty
ofventilationasovencleanercontainstoxicchemicals
SlowcookerlinerscanmakecleanupquickandeasyTheyaregenerallysoldinthesameareaofthestore
asaluminumfoilparchmentpaperandplasticstoragebags

Slow Cooker Cleaning and Care

Troubleshooting Tips
Forbestresultsandunlesstherecipeindicatesotherwisekeepthelidonyourslowcookerasitcooks
Removingthelidallowsheattoescapeandittakestominutesfortheslowcookertogetbackto
theappropriatetemperature
Placeingredientsthatcookslowestontheboomoftheslowcookersotheyhavemoredirectaccessto
theboomheatsourceVegetablesgenerallycookfasterthanmeatssoplacethemtowardthetopofthe
stonewarevesselunlessotherwisenotedintherecipeRootvegetableslikepotatoesaretheexception
tothisruleastheyrequirelongercooktimes
DonotunderlloroverllyourslowcookerAslowcookershouldnotbelessthanonethirdfullandnot
morethanthreequartersfull

What If the Electricity Goes Out?

IfyourehomewhiletheslowcookeriscookingandtheelectricitygoesoutkeepthelidonIfthepower
resumeswithinminutesyoucancontinueleingyourfoodcookIfthepowerdoesnotresumewithina
halfhouryoulleitherneedtondanalternatecookingmethodordiscardthefood
Ifyoudiscoverthatthepowerwentoutwhileyouwereawayanddontknowhowlongtheelectricitywas
oitsbesttodiscardfoodYoucantknowforsurehowlongthefoodwaswithoutheatandpotentially
subjecttobacterialgrowth

Why Is My Food Burning?

IfyoufollowarecipeandyourfoodburnsyourslowcookercouldrunhotYoucantestthetemperature
ofyourcookerbyllingittwothirdsfullofwaterturnontheslowcookerandletitrunforhours
Aerhoursquicklyremovethelidandinsertaninstant-readthermometerinthewatertocheckthe
temperature
Ifyourunthetestonlowthetemperatureshouldreadbetween
F Cand
F
C
aerhoursIfitsabovethistemperatureyoueitherneedtodecreasecooktimesorpurchaseanew
slowcooker
Ifyourunthetestonhighaerhoursthetemperaturecouldbeanywherebetween
F Cand
F
Calthoughitshouldbethesametemperaturerangeof
F Cand
F
C
asthehighseingisnormallydesignedtoreachthetemperaturerangefasterOnceagainifitsonthe
higherendoftherangeyoullneedtoeitherreducethecookingtimeorpurchaseanewslowcooker

Slow Cooker Fundamentals

Why Does One Side of My Dish Always Burn?

Thesideofyourslowcookersheatingunitthats
oppositethecontrolunitgenerallytendsto
runhoerTolessenthiseectfoldapieceof
aluminumfoiltocreateabarrieronthatsideof
theslowcookerYoucandothesameonany
otherareathattendstoburnSimplylinethefoil
alongtheinteriorofthestonewareinsertand
proceedwiththerecipeasdirectedThismethod
isparticularlyusefulwithbreadsandcasseroles
Ifyouprefernottousealuminumfoilyoucan
rotatetheinserthalfwaythroughthecooking
timetoensureevencooking

Why Is My Casserole Soggy?

SoggycasserolesareusuallytheresultofusingtoomuchliquidTrydecreasingtheliquidthenexttime
youmakethedishInthemeantimecookfortominutesonhighwiththelidotoallowforquick
evaporation

What Are Those Spots on My Stoneware?

Normalwearandtearandevenhardwaterarethemostcommoncausesofspotsonyourstoneware
Youcanremovemanyspotsandstainsviabasiccleaningmethodsbutsomesimplycannotberemoved
Unlesstheseareasaecthowyourfoodcookstheyreprobablynothingtoworryabout

Troubleshooting Tips

Chapter 2

Good-Morning
Breakfasts
SlowcookerbreakfastsaresoconvenientThe
generalrushofweekdaymorningroutinesdoesnt
leavemuchtimeforhotnutritiousbreakfastsSome
recipescallforalongenoughcooktimethatyoucan
preparethedishbeforebedthenightbeforeand
wakeuptoahotbreakfastOtherrecipescallfor
shortercooktimeswhichenableyoutogetafew
thingsdonebeforecomingbacktobreakfastOr
perhapsyoucanutilizetheshortcooktimefornice
SundaybrunchesRememberthatfoodcansafelysit
onaslowcookerswarmseingforuptohoursin
caseyouwanttosleepin
InthischapterIsharesomefreshtakesonbreakfast
classicsandgiveyoueverythingyouneedtoknowto
enjoythemostimportantmealoftheday

Apple-Cinnamon
Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Good-Morning Breakfasts

Sweetapplesandwarmcinnamon
combineforaavorfulovernightbreakfast
thatutilizesthewhole-graingoodnessof
steel-cutoatsBepreparedtowakeupto
ahouselledwithanamazingaroma!

12cupsuncooked

steel-cutoats

largeapplepeeled

coredanddiced
TBbrownsugar
tspgroundcinnamon

cups

ServingSize

34cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Greasethestonewareinsertofa-or-quart-to
-literslowcookerwithshorteningoroilorusenonstick
cookingspray



Intheslowcookercombinesteel-cutoatsapplejuicemilk
applebrownsugarcinnamonandsalt



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

12cupsapplejuice

12cupsmilk

Yield

VariationTopthenishedoatmealwithraisinswalnutspecansor
driedfruit

14tspsalt

This recipe is best made in a 2- or 3-quart (2- to 3-liter) slow cooker because using a larger slow
cooker could very likely cause the oatmeal to burn. If you want to use a larger slow cooker, double
or triple the recipe to avoid burning. You can then store the leftovers in the refrigerator. Reheat by
warming in the microwave on high for 1 minute.
As for what kind of milk and apple to use, take your pick. Any kind of milk, from skim to whole, works
well in this recipe, as does your favorite variety of apple.

Apple-Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal



Whosaysyoucanthavedessertfor
breakfast?Inthisoatmealfullofchocolaty
deliciousnessthesweetnessofthebrown
sugarcounteractsthebiernessofthe
cocoapowdertoproduceaperfectly
chocolatebitewitheveryspoonful

12cupsuncooked

steel-cutoats

12cupbrownsugar

rmlypacked
tspvanillaextract

cups

ServingSize

34cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Greasethestonewareinsertofa-or-quart-to
-literslowcookerwithshorteningoroilorusenonstick
cookingspray



Intheslowcookercombinesteel-cutoatsmilkcocoa
powderbrownsugarandvanillaextract



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

cupsmilk
12cupcocoapowder

Yield

VariationForGermanChocolateOatmealusecups
unsweetenedcoconutmilkinsteadofregularmilk

When shopping for oats, youre sure to nd several dierent kinds, including steel cut, old fashioned,
quick, and instant. Steel-cut oats are the best oats to use in slow cooker recipes. Theyre whole grain
and come from the inner portion of the oat kernelthe oat groats are simply hulled, toasted, and
chopped. This minimal processing requires a longer cooking time than old-fashioned, quick, or instant
oats, which are progressively more processed. While other oats will become mushy and overcooked in
the low, slow heat of a slow cooker, steel-cut oats hold up much better. If you dont have steel-cut oats,
you can use rolled oats, but the results will be more porridge-like. Decrease the cooking time to 4 to 6
hours if you opt for rolled oats.



Good-Morning Breakfasts

Brownie Batter Oatmeal

Brownie Batter Oatmeal



Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal



Good-Morning Breakfasts

Wakeuptothenostalgicandcomforting
avorsofpumpkinpiewiththisoatmeal
Thisrecipeembracestheavorsoffalland
providesapleasantlysweetstartonthose
crispfallmornings
cupuncookedsteel-cutoats

TBpumpkinpiespice

tspvanillaextract

cups

ServingSize

34cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Greasethestonewareinsertofa-or-quart-to
-literslowcookerwithshorteningoroilorusenonstick
cookingspray



Intheslowcookercombinesteel-cutoatsmilkbrown
sugarpumpkinpiespicevanillaextractandsalt



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

Stirinpumpkinpurewhenreadytoserve

cupsmilk
14cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked

Yield

14tspsalt
cuppumpkinpure

VariationYoucanuse12cupsalmondmilkinplaceofthemilklisted
hereforaveganversionThealmondmilkaddsanuyelementthat
complementstheavorsofthepumpkinpie

Pumpkin pie spice is a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. You can nd it in the spice
section of your grocery store. You add the pumpkin pure at the end in order to retain the maximum
pumpkin avor. If you let it stew with the oats in the slow cooker, the avor will dull and dilute and the
texture could become somewhat gritty. Adding it in at the end ensures a fresh, pumpkin avor.

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal



Inthisrecipetraditionalhashbrownsare
loadedwithfreshveggiesandcheese
Thepepperjackjalapeobaconandbell
pepperaddSouthwesternairandalile
heattothisbreakfastfavorite
stripsbacon

12tspsalt

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Meanwhileusingthelargestgrateonacheesegratershred
russetpotatoesSqueezepotatoshredstoremoveany
excesswaterandplacepotatoesinalargebowl



Toshreddedpotatoesaddmilkpepperjackcheese
cheddarcheeseredbellpepperbuonmushroomsgreen
onionsjalapeosaltandblackpepper

Crumblecookedbaconaddtopotatobowlandstirto
combineScoopmixtureintoa-to-quart-to  -liter
slowcooker

Coverandcookonlowfortohours

TBslicedgreenonions

jalapeostem
removedanddiced

PrepTime



largeredbellpepperribsand

stemsremovedanddiced
largebuon
mushroomssliced

cup

Inaroom-temperatureskilletovermediumheatcookbacon
for
minutesFlipoverbaconandcookforto
more
minutesoruntilbaconiscrispyTransferbacontoapaper
towelcoveredplatetodrain

cupmilk

34cupshredded
cheddarcheese

ServingSize

cups

largerussetpotatoespeeled

34cupshreddedpepper

jackcheese

Yield

VariationIfyoupreferyoucanswapoutthebaconfor
pound
 gramscookedsausageinstead

14tspblackpepper

Peeled potatoes, and especially peeled and shredded potatoes, start to brown when theyre exposed
to the air. To prevent this, you need to deprive the potatoes of oxygen. Placing them in a liquid slows
the process. In this recipe, for example, you could pour the milk over the shredded potatoes early if
you notice theyre starting to brown. Also, be careful when working with jalapeos. As you handle
them, the jalapeos oils transfer to your hands, so do not touch your face or your eyes after cutting a
jalapeo! Wear gloves to prevent the oil transfer, and wash your hands well with dish soap after youre
nished handling the pepper to remove the spicy oils from your ngers.



Good-Morning Breakfasts

Loaded Hashbrowns

Loaded Hashbrowns



Hearty Sausage and

Potato Hash



Good-Morning Breakfasts

Flavorfulsausageandredpotatoes
combineforaheartysavorybreakfast
thatsbothllingandsatisfyingThejuicy
sausagedrippingscreatepotatobites
burstingwithboldsausageavor

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

mediumredpotatoes

lb/kgchoppedinto-in
cmpieces

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplacered

potatoesandyellowonionAddsaltblackpepperoregano
andbasil

mediumyellowoniondiced



Pourinchickenbrothandstirtocombine

12tspsalt



Placesausageontopofpotatomixture

14tspblackpepper

Coverandcookonlowfor orhours

14tspdriedoregano

Whenreadytoserveremovesausagefromtheslowcooker
andsliceinto14-inch -millimeterslicesReturnsausage
totheslowcookerstirtocombineandservehot

14tspdriedbasil

12cupchickenbroth
lb gwholefreshsausage
incasings

VariationForacreamycheesyversionaddin
cupshredded
cheddarcheeseand12cupmilkduringthelasthourofcooking

You place the potatoes on the bottom with the sausage on top because meat cooks much faster in the
slow cooker than hard root vegetables like potatoes. Placing the potatoes on the bottom gives them
more contact with the heating elements and helps them cook quicker. A bonus of this layering is that
the cooking process creates savory drippings from the sausage that slowly smother the potatoes with
added avor.

Hearty Sausage and Potato Hash



Withonlysixingredientsandashort
cookingtimethesesweeteggpancakes
cometogetherwitheaseforalling
breakfastorbrunchTheedgescrispinthe
buerforacaramelizedcrustycrunch
TBbuermelted

cupmilk
tspvanillaextract
18tspsalt

ServingSize

slices
slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

or!hours

Pourmeltedbuerintoa-to-quart  -to -liter

slowcooker



Inalargebowlwhiskeggsfor
minute



Whiskinall-purposeourmilkvanillaextractandsaltuntil
wellcombinedandfewlumpsremain

Pourbaerintothebueredslowcooker

Coverandcookonhighfor
orhoursoruntilcenterisset



Sliceandservetoppedwithadustingofconfectioners
sugarsyruporfruit

largeeggs
cupall-purposeour

Yield

VariationAdd
teaspooncinnamonandadashofnutmegfora
avortwist

You may know German pancakes by another name. Dutch baby, Bismarcks, Dutch pus, and German
pancakes all refer to the same egg-based breakfast popover. When made using more traditional
methods, the pancake pus up and falls before serving. The low heat and large pancake size isnt
conducive to the impressive pu. Have no fear though, because the end result is very much the same
and tastes fantastic.

Good-Morning Breakfasts

German Pancake

German Pancake



Cinnamon Swirl
CoeeCake



Good-Morning Breakfasts

Soandmoistwiththezingofcinnamon
thiscoeecakemakestheperfect
breakfasttreatTheswirlingensures
cinnamonavorineverybitewithout
beingoverlysweet

34cupbuerso"ened

minutes

CookTime

12tohours

Inalargebowlandusinganelectricmixeronhighspeed
beatbuerand
12cupssugarforminutesoruntilmixture
islightanduy



Addeggsandcontinuetobeatwiththemixerforabout
secondsoruntilblended

Usingarubberspatulastirinvanillaextractall-purpose
ourbakingsodabakingpowderandsourcreamContinue
tostirbyhandforabout
minuteoruntillastofouris
incorporatedBaerwillbeverythick

Spoonhalfofbaerintotheslowcookerandspreadto
covertheboomofthestonewareinsert



Inasmallbowlcombineremaining14cupsugarwith
cinnamonSprinklemixtureoverbaerintheslowcooker



Spoonremainingbaerovercinnamonmixturespreadingit
outasmuchaspossibleInsertabuerknifeintobaerand
moveitaroundinaswirlingmotionorgure-eightpaern
toswirlcinnamonsugarintobaerChangethedirectionof
yourpaerntoensureallofbaergetsswirledContinue
swirlingforseconds



Coverandcookonhighfor12tohoursoruntila
toothpickorknifeinsertedintomiddleofcakecomes
outclean

Invertcakeontoaservingplaerandeitherserve
immediatelyorletcool

tspbakingpowder

TBgroundcinnamon

Coee cakes are meant to

be served with coee, rather
than contain coee as an
ingredient. Or perhaps its
just an excuse to have cake
for breakfast!

PrepTime



12cupsall-purposeour

cupsourcream

slice

Greasethestonewareinsertofa-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerwithshorteningorusenonstick
cookingspray

tspvanillaextract

tspbakingsoda

ServingSize

slices

34cupssugar

largeeggs

Yield

Cinnamon Swirl Coee Cake



Asthiscasserolecooksthepromise
ofcinnamon-sugarandvanilla-soaked
breadbeckonsyoutothekitchenThe
caramelizededgesprovideaspecial
crispytreat

Yield
ServingSize

slices
slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

-oz# gloafFrench

breadcutortorninto-in
cmcubes

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookertoss

Frenchbreadcubescreamcheesepiecesandmilk
chocolatechips

ozgcream

cheesediced



Inalargebowlwhisktogethermilkeggsandheavycream
foraboutminutesoruntileggsareincorporated

cupmilkchocolatechips



Add14cupbrownsugarvanillaextractandcinnamontoegg
mixtureandwhiskforseconds

Poureggmixtureoverbreadintheslowcooker

Inasmallbowlstirtogetherremaining14cupbrownsugar
andbueruntilacrumblymixtureformsSprinklecrumble
overbreadintheslowcooker



Coverandcookonlowforhours



Serveplainortoppedwithyourfavoritesyrup

12cupsmilk

largeeggs
cupheavycream
12cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked
tspvanillaextract
tspgroundcinnamon
TBbuerso"ened

VariationForafall-inspiredPumpkinFrenchToastCasseroleomit
thechocolatechipsandadd
cuppumpkinpurewiththemilkeggs
andheavycream

You can make French toast with a variety of breads. Some prefer a French bread loaf, while others
prefer a challah loaf or brioche. You also can try using sourdough or croissants. Each type of bread
produces a slightly dierent taste and texture.
If you want a less crispy crust for your casserole, use an aluminum foil barrier.



Good-Morning Breakfasts

French Toast Casserole

French Toast Casserole



Mexican Breakfast
Casserole



Good-Morning Breakfasts

Thissavorybreakfastcasseroleisbursting
withavorThegreenchileschilipowder
crushedredpepperakesandpepper
jackcheesecombineforamildspiceand
boldavorthatbothwakesyouupand
llsyouup

Yield
ServingSize

!cups
cup

PrepTime

!minutes

CookTime

tohours

lb gfullycooked

Mexicanchorizosausagediced

InalargebowlstirtogetherMexicanchorizosausagegreen
chileswhiteonionredbellpepperandcorn

-oz# gcandicedgreen

chilesdrained



mediumwhiteoryellow

oniondiced

Inaseparatelargebowlwhisktogethereggshalf-and-half
garlicchilipowdercrushedredpepperakessaltand
blackpepper



largeredbellpepperribsand

seedsremovedanddiced

Inamediumbowlcombinepepperjackcheeseand
cheddarcheese

cupfrozencorn

kernelsthawed

Greasea-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerwith

buerorshorteningorusenonstickcookingspray

Covertheboomoftheslowcookerwith corntortillas
tearingtortillastomakethemtifnecessarysotheycover
theentireboomofthestonewareinsertSpoon13of
sausage-vegetablemixtureontotortillasTopwith
34cups
eggmixtureFinishowith23cupcheesemixtureRepeat
layeringtocreatethreelayersTopwithafourthlayerof
tortillasandremaining
cupcheesemixture



Coverandcookonlowforhours

 largeeggs
cupshalf-and-half
clovesgarliccrushed
tspchilipowder
12tspcrushedred
pepperakes
12tspsalt
12tspblackpepper
12cupsshreddedpepper
jackcheese
12cupsshredded
cheddarcheese
 12-in/cmcorntortillas

Chorizo is a spicy sausage. The Mexican variation of chorizo

uses chile peppers and vinegar to create that spicy zing. If you
cant nd Mexican chorizo or Spanish chorizo in your grocery
store, you can use any spicy sausage as a substitute.

Mexican Breakfast Casserole



Thegreenkaleandredsun-dried
tomatoesprovideastunningvisualappeal
thatmatchestheboldbrightavorsofthis
friataThecombinationofcheesesadds
asharprichness

Yield
ServingSize

!cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

lb gground

porksausage

Inalargeskilletovermedium-highheatcookporksausage
forabouttominutesoruntilbrowned

bunchkaleroughlychopped

into-incmpieces



Addkaleturnoheatcoverwithalidoraluminumfoiland
letsitforminutes

 largeeggs



Meanwhileinalargebowlwhiskeggsandmilkuntil
wellcombined

StirinprovolonecheesemozzarellacheeseParmesan
cheeseandsun-driedtomatoes

Stirsausageandkaleintoeggmixtureandpourresulting
mixtureintoa-to-quart  -to -literslowcooker



Coverandcookonlowforhours

TBmilk
cupshredded
provolonecheese
12cupshredded
mozzarellacheese
14cupgratedParmesancheese
12cupsun-driedtomatoes
roughlychopped

VariationYoucaneasilyswitchupthecheesecombinationsin
thisrecipeTryGruyregoatcheeseandParmesanGoudasharp
cheddarandmozzarellaorprovoloneBrieandgoatcheese

Kale is a tough, bitter leafy green thats chock full of vitamins and nutrients. In this recipe, the leaves
are placed in with the sausage to steam a bit before theyre add to the slow cooker. The steam helps
soften the leaves to make them more palatable in the nished frittata.



Good-Morning Breakfasts

Triple Cheese Sausage and

Kale Frittata

Triple Cheese Sausage and Kale Frittata



Denver Omelet

Good-Morning Breakfasts

TakebreakfastbacktoaColorado
chuckwagonwiththeclassicavors
ofthisomeletThehashbrowncrust
addsacrunchyllingboomtothe
traditionalhampepperandonionlled
cheddaromelet

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

Usingthelargestgrateonacheesegratershredrusset
potatoSqueezeoutexcessliquidandplacepotatoesina
-to-quart  -to -literslowcooker



Inalargebowlwhisktogethereggsandmilkuntil
wellcombined

largegreenbellpepperribs

andseedsremovedanddiced



Stirinyellowoniongreenbellpepperhamcheddar
cheesesaltandblackpepper

cupcookedhamdiced

Pourmixtureintotheslowcooker

cupshreddedcheddarcheese

Coverandcookonlowforhours

mediumrussetpotatopeeled

largeeggs
cupmilk
smallyellowoniondiced

14tspsalt
18tspblackpepper

Whats the dierence between omelets, frittatas, and quiches in slow cooking? Arent they all the
same thing? They are all egg-based, but the dierence comes in the ratio of eggs to liquid, which
results in dierent consistencies. In this omelet recipe, theres slightly more than 1 tablespoon milk
per egg. Frittatas have little, if any, added liquid. Quiches are richer and contain the highest amount
of liquid-to-egg ratio.

Denver Omelet



Inthissavoryquichethefetaand
Parmesancheesescreateasharpbiteto
theeggswithjustahintofgarlicTheslow
cookingprocessleavesthequichetender
andmoistontheinsidewithathincrisp
outerlayer
largeeggs

clovesgarliccrushed

34cupcrumbledfetacheese

ServingSize

slices

slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Inalargebowlwhisktogethereggsandmilkuntil
wellcombined



StirinspinachleavesgarlicfetacheeseParmesan
cheeseandsalt



Pourmixturedirectlyintoa-to-quart  -to -liter

slowcookerandtopwithmozzarellacheese

Coverandcookonlowfortohours

cupsmilk
cupsfreshspinachleaves
looselypacked

Yield

12cupgratedParmesancheese

14tspsalt
14cupshredded
mozzarellacheese

VariationCreateacrustusingthinlyslicedpotatoes18inch/
millimetersthickOverlaptheslicesslightlytocovertheboom
andlineinches centimetersupthesidesofthestonewareThe
potatoeswillgetniceandcrispyandgiveyouacrunchycrustto
yourquiche

Quiche can be stored and reheated easily. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and reheat
in a microwave on high or in a 350F (180C) oven for about 10 minutes.



Good-Morning Breakfasts

Spinach and Feta Quiche

Spinach and Feta Quiche



Ham and Swiss Quiche



Good-Morning Breakfasts

Dontbefooledbythesimplicityofthis
recipeThemildnuytasteofthecheese
meltsinwiththecreamyeggswhilethe
saltyhambalancesoutthedecadenceof
thecustardlikeeggdish
largeeggs

cupcookedhamsteakdiced

14tspblackpepper

slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

Inalargebowlwhisktogethereggsandmilkuntil
wellcombined



StirinyellowonionhamsteakSwisscheesesaltand
blackpepper



Pourmixtureintothea-to-quart  -to -liter

slowcooker

Coverandcookonlowforhours

cupshreddedSwisscheese

12tspsalt

ServingSize

slices

cupsmilk
smallyellowoniondiced

Yield

VariationHamandSwissisaclassiccombinationbutfeelfreetotry
dierentcombinationsofmeatandcheesewiththisrecipeBacon
andcheddardicedchickenandbluecheesesausageandpepper
jackorpanceaandGruyrearejustafewideas

Ham steak is a cooked slice of whole ham sold in the meat department of many grocery stores. You
can also use leftover ham or thick-sliced deli ham if you like.

Ham and Swiss Quiche



Chapter 3

Dips, Snacks,
and More
SlowcookersarentjustlimitedtomealsThey
alsocanbeahandyhelperforpartieswhenyou
preparedishesseveralhoursinadvanceand
letyourslowcookerdotheworkasyouvisit
withyourguestsThefoodcanevensitonwarm
duringthepartyensuringhotfoodforhours
Lowandslowalsoproducessomegreatsnacks
andotherdelightsyoumightbesurprised
tondmadeinaslowcookerHomemade
yogurtandapplesauceforexamplebecomea
simpletask
Inthischapteryouseevaryingsizesofslow
cookerslistedbecausedipsandappetizers
tendtobemadeinsmalleramounts

Thisclassicdipwiththecreamymixof
artichokeheartsandspinachisalwaysa
partyfavoriteBasilandgarlicaddsubtle
avoringtoenhancethemildtasteofthe
artichokes
ozgcreamcheese

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

!orhours

Inalargebowlcombinecreamcheesemayonnaise
Parmesancheesegarlicbasilsaltblackpepperartichoke
heartsspinachand12cupmozzarellacheese



Spreadmixtureintheslowcookerandtopwithremaining
14cupmozzarellacheese

Coverandcookonhighfororhours

ServehotwithbreadortortillachipsStoreinanairtight
containerintherefrigerator

14tspblackpepper

 ozgfrozenspinach

thawedanddrained

14cup



12tspdriedbasil

-oz# gjarartichoke

heartsdrainedand
roughlychopped

ServingSize

Lightlygreasethestonewareinsertofa-or-quart-to
-literslowcookerwithbuershorteningorvegetableoil
orusenonstickcookingspray

clovegarliccrushed

14tspsalt

cups

14cupmayonnaise
12cupgratedParmesancheese

Yield

VariationForaavorboostadd ounces
gramschopped
sun-driedtomatoeswiththeartichokehearts

34cupshredded
mozzarellacheese

Excess water can make the dip quite runny, so its important to thaw and drain the spinach well.
You can easily thaw frozen spinach in the microwave. Simply heat on high for 1 minute, stir, and
repeat until the spinach is completely thawed. Use your hands to squeeze the spinach, letting all
the water drain out.



Dips, Snacks, and More

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip



Southwestern Cheesy
Corn Dip

Dips, Snacks, and More

Sweetredbellpepperandcornaregiven
ahintofheatwithjalapeointhiscreamy
cornsalsaServedhotasadipitmakesfor
afunappetizerwithsouthwesternpizzazz

TBbuermelted

largeredbellpepperribsand

seedsremovedanddiced
greenonionsgreenparts
onlysliced
jalapeoribsandseeds
removedandnelydiced
clovegarliccrushed
14cupmayonnaise

cups

ServingSize

14cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

!orhours

Lightlygreasethestonewareinsertofa-or-quart-to
-literslowcookerwithbuershorteningorvegetableoil
orusenonstickcookingspray



Inalargebowlstirtogethermeltedbuercornyellow
onionredbellpeppergreenonionsjalapeogarlic
mayonnaiseMontereyjackcheeseandcheddarcheese



Spreadmixtureintheslowcooker

Coverandcookonhighfororhours

ServehotwithtortillachipsorslicedbreadStoreinan
airtightcontainerintherefrigerator

cupsfrozencorn

kernelsthawed
12smallyellowoniondiced

Yield

VariationYoucanaddmultiplejalapeostoincreasethespicinessof
thisdiporsubstituteahoerpepperlikeaserrano

12cupshreddedMonterey

jackcheese
12cupshredded
cheddarcheese

Green onions are also known as scallions. They have long, tubular green leaves with a white, edible
base and are sold in bunches. To clean, remove the bands holding the bunch together and discard
any wilted leaves. Using a sharp knife, trim o the stringy roots, and slice the onions about 18 inch
(3 millimeters) thick. Both the green parts and the white parts are edible and can be used. Your recipe
should specify which, but if not, feel free to use both white and green parts.

Southwestern Cheesy Corn Dip



Thespicykickofbualochickenwings
istransformedintoaconvenientdip
completewithchickenhotsauceand
bluecheesedressingThecreamcheese
cheddarandranchdressinggiveacool
richvelvetyfeel

Yield

cups

ServingSize

14cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

lbkgbonelessskinless

chickenbreaststrimmed

Ina-or-quart-to-literslowcookeraddchicken
breastsandpour
cupbualowingsauceovertop

12cupsbualowingsauce



Coverandcookonhighforhours

oz gcreamcheese



Useaforktoshredchickenandthendrainanyexcessliquid
fromthestonewareinsert

Stirincreamcheesebluecheesedressingranchdressing
andcheddarcheese

Coverandcookonhighformorehours



Servehotwithtortillachipsslicedbagueescarrotsticks
orcelerysticks

12cupbluecheesedressing

12cupranchdressing
cupsshredded
cheddarcheese

If youre short on time, you can use canned chicken in place of the fresh chicken breasts. Use 2
(10-ounce; 285-gram) cans chicken, drained, to replace the fresh chicken. Skip the precooking in
steps 1 and 2, add the canned chicken to the slow cooker with the cheese and dressings in step 4, and
cook for 2 hours on high.



Dips, Snacks, and More

Bualo Chicken Dip

Bualo Chicken Dip



Chile Con Queso



Dips, Snacks, and More

Warmgooeyandwithakickofheatthis
Mexicanbeandipispackedfullofavor
Abowlfulissimpleyetsatisfyingwithbites
ofcheesybeansbellpeppersandonion

-oz# gcanblackbeans

drainedandrinsed

Yield

cups

ServingSize

12cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

Lightlygreasethestonewareinsertofa-to-quart-to

 -literslowcookerwithbuershorteningorvegetable
oilorusenonstickcookingspray



Intheslowcookercombineblackbeanskidneybeans
tomatoesgreenchilestomatopasteredbellpeppers
yellowoniongarlicandchilipowder



Coverandcookonhighforhours

Stirincheddarcheeseandcreamcheese

-oz# gcantomatopaste

Coverandcookonhighfor
morehour

largeredbellpeppersribs

andseedsremovedanddiced



Stirbeforeservinghotwithtortillachips

-oz# gcankidney

beansdrainedandrinsed
-oz# gcandiced
tomatoesdrained
-oz# gcandicedgreen
chilesdrained

largeyellowoniondiced

VariationAddinamincedjalapeoorserranopeppertoincrease
thespicelevel

clovesgarliccrushed

TBchilipowder
12cupsshredded
cheddarcheese
ozgcreamcheese

Chile con queso translates to chile with cheese. The dish originates in northern Mexico and has
made its way into the heart of Tex-Mex cuisine. Its most often eaten as a dip, but it also can be used
as a condiment for quesadillas, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. This particular recipe is quite hearty,
thanks to the vegetables and beans, making it almost a meal unto itself.

Chile Con Queso



Sweetroastedredbellpeppersarethe
starofthiscreamydipParmesancheese
addsaslightsharpnessandpaprika
enhancestheavorsofthebellpeppers

Yield

cups

ServingSize

14cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

!orhours

-oz# gjarsroasted

redbellpeppersdrainedand
roughlychopped

Lightlygreasethestonewareinsertofa-or-quart-to
-literslowcookerwithbuershorteningorvegetableoil
orusenonstickcookingspray

12cupshredded
Parmesancheese



Thoroughlydrainredbellpeppersandplaceinthe
slowcooker

cupshredded
mozzarellacheese



StirinParmesancheesemozzarellacheesecreamcheese
paprikaandgarlic

ozgcreamcheese

Coverandcookonhighfororhours

tspgroundpaprika

Servehotwithbreadortortillachips

clovesgarlicpeeled

andcrushed

Paprika is created by grinding red bell peppers and chile peppers, making it the perfect addition to
dishes focused on red bell peppers. You might think paprika doesnt taste particularly good on its
own, but adding it to recipes helps bring out the natural sweet and slightly spicy avors of the bell
peppers. Many grocery stores sell paprika labeled as simply paprika or ground paprika. You might
also be able to nd sweet paprika or smoked paprika. The dierences come from the preparation
of the peppers and result in subtle variations in intensity and sweetness.



Dips, Snacks, and More

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Roasted Red Pepper Dip



Baba Ghanoush



Dips, Snacks, and More

ThisMiddleEasterndishcombinesthe
creamytextureofeggplantthesweet
avorsofroastedgarlicandthenuy
avorssesameseedsinthetahinipaste
Lemonjuiceaddsatangybrightnessto
thisavorfuldiporspread

Yield

!cups

ServingSize

14cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

!orhours

UsingaforkpierceoutsideofeggplantCreateatleast
adozenmarksspreadoutacrossentireeggplantPlace
eggplantina-to-quart-to  -literslowcooker



CutpointedendoheadofgarlicexposingclovesDrizzle
witholiveoilandwrapinaluminumfoilPlacewrapped
garlicintheslowcooker

12tspsalt



Coverandcookonhighfororhours

TBfreshparsleychopped

RemoveeggplantandgarlicfromtheslowcookerCut
eggplantinhalflengthwiseandusealargespoontoscoop
outeshandplaceinthebowlofafoodprocessored
withanSbladeorablender

Gentlysqueezegarlicclovesoutoftheirpeelsandintothe
foodprocessororblender



Addlemonjuicetahinipasteandsaltandpureforabout

minuteoruntilsmooth



Refrigerateforhours



Sprinklewithparsleyandservecoldwithpitachipsor
pitabread

largeeggplant
headgarlic
TBoliveoil
Juiceofmediumlemon
14cuptahinipaste

The garlic in this recipe is roasted

whole. You can use this same
method to roast multiple heads of
garlic to bring out the sweetness. To
substitute roasted garlic in a recipe
that calls for raw, double or triple
the amount of garlic called for and
replace it with roasted.

VariationForaMediterraneantwistadd14cupchoppedsun-dried
tomatoesor14cupchoppedblackolivesOrforanEgyptianversion
add
dicedmediumtomato12cupdicedwhiteonion12teaspoon
cuminand12teaspoonchilipowder

Baba Ghanoush



Yield

Herepiecesofheartybreadorcrisp
vegetablesaredunkedinmeltedcheese
foranooey-gooeyculinaryexperience

14cupshredded
cheddarcheese

14cupwhitewine

18tspgroundnutmeg

14cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

12to!hours

Ina
-or-quart
-to-literslowcookerstirtogether
cheddarcheeseSwisscheesegoatcheesewhitewine
andnutmeg



Coverandcookonlowfor
12tohoursoruntilcheeses
aremelted



Immediatelyreduceheattowarmandkeeponwarmwhile
servingwithdippingitemssuchasbreadorvegetables

14cupshreddedSwisscheese

oz gplaingoatcheese

ServingSize

cup

VariationAnymeltingcheeseworksinthisrecipeFeelfree
tosubstitute14cupeachofthreeofyourfavoritecheeseswith
14cupliquid

Alcohol does not burn o in slow cooking, so if you need a kid-friendly or alcohol-free version of this
dish, a great substitute for the white wine here, or in almost any other recipe, is grape or apple juice.

Dips, Snacks, and More

Cheese Fondue

Cheese Fondue



Homemade Yogurt



Dips, Snacks, and More

Makingyourownyogurtiseasyinaslow
cookerEnjoythecreamygoodnessof
homemadeyogurtandhavefuncreating
yourownavoredversions!

Yield

cups

ServingSize

12cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

cupswholemilk

12cupplainyogurtwith

livecultures

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookeradd

wholemilk



Coverandcookonhighfor
hour



Unplugtheslowcookerandletsitcoveredforminutes

Stirinyogurt

Coverwraptheentireslowcookerinalargebathorbeach
towelandletsitundisturbedforto
hours



Removetowelandeitherrefrigerateyogurtasisorstrain
yogurtthroughcheeseclothtoremovewhey



Storeinanairtightcontainerintherefrigerator

VariationForHomemadeVanillaYogurtstirin14cupsugarhoney
oranothersweetenerandteaspoonsvanillaextractYoualsocan
addmashedfruitsfordierentavoredfruityogurt
Yogurt is a fermented milk product. The milk is rst heated to about 180F (80C) to kill any bacteria
already in the milk and then cooled to introduce the bacteria that will ferment into yogurt.
Using a store-bought yogurt is the simplest way to gain a starter. Check the ingredient list before you
buy to ensure the yogurt contains live cultures. Those cultures are your starter. For future batches,
simply save 12 cup to use as a starter. You can use the last 12 cup left over or store the starter
separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Homemade yogurt will stay good for about a
month when stored this way.
Homemade yogurt is runnier than store-bought varieties. This extra liquid is called whey. You can
strain the yogurt through cheesecloth to remove some of the whey. Greek yogurt is strained multiple
times to maximize the whey removal. Thats why its so thick.

Homemade Yogurt



Traditionalapplesauceisgivenarich
darkcolorandavorwiththeadditions
ofcinnamonandbrownsugarfora
delectablysweetspicedapplepure

Yield

cups

ServingSize

12cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

lbkgapplespeeled

coredandsliced

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerlayer

appleslices

12cupapplejuice



12cupbrownsugar

rmlypacked

Pourinapplejuiceandstirinbrownsugarcinnamoncloves
andnutmeg



Coverandcookonlowforhours

TBgroundcinnamon

Usingapotatomashermashanyremainingapplechunksfor
achunky-styleapplesauceortransfertoablenderorafood
processoredwithanSbladetopureuntilsmooth

12tspgroundcloves

12tspgroundnutmeg

VariationForaplainsugar-freeapplesaucesubstitutewaterforthe
applejuiceandomitthebrownsugarandspices

An apple peeler/corer/slicer makes prepping apples quick and easy. If you dont have one, you can
use a vegetable peeler to peel the apples and then core and slice them using a knife.



Dips, Snacks, and More

Old-Fashioned Cinnamon
Brown Sugar Applesauce

Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Brown Sugar Applesauce



Ultimate Cranberry Sauce



Dips, Snacks, and More

Inthisdeliciousanddelightfulcranberry
saucethesweetnessofthesugars
combineswiththetartnessofthe
cranberriestoproduceasaucewithzing
Theorangejuiceprovidesapunchof
citrustobalanceitout
cupsfreshcranberries

!cups

ServingSize

14cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

!hours

Ina-to-quart-to-literslowcookercombine

cranberriesorangejuicebrownsugarandgranulatedsugar



Coverandcookonhighforhours



Transfercranberrysaucetoablenderorafoodprocessor
edwithanSbladeandpureuntilsmooth

ServehotorcoldStoreinanairtightcontainerinthe
refrigerator

12cuporangejuice

12cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked

Yield

12cupgranulatedsugar

VariationForaspicytwistontheclassicsweetcranberrysauce
add
jalapeoribsandseedsremovedanddicedOraddcups
raspberriesforadoubleberrysauce

Fresh, homemade cranberry sauce can be served as a sauce on turkey, ham, chicken, or even beef.
Cranberries are harvested during the fall months in North America. From September to November,
the elds are ooded, and special harvesters knock the berries loose. The cranberries then oat to the
top of the water and are skimmed or pumped out. Fresh cranberries should be rm or hard. If you nd
any soft ones in the batch, discard them.

Ultimate Cranberry Sauce



Enjoythesweetberrygoodnessofyour
ownfreshhomemadestrawberryjam
Spreaditontoastandbagelsoruseit
tocreateyourlunchtimepeanutbuer
andjellysandwichHomemadejamisan
absolutetreat

Yield
ServingSize

cups
!tablespoons

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

lbkgfreshstrawberries

hulledandsliced

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookeradd

strawberrieslemonjuicesugarandpectin

TBlemonjuice



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

cupssugar



Usingapotatomashermashstrawberriesforachunkyjam
Ortransferinbatchestoablenderorafoodprocessored
withanSbladetopureforasmoothjam

Storeinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforup
to
month

12TBpectin

VariationForHomemadeApricotJamusepoundskilograms
apricotspiedpeeledandsliced14cuplemonjuicecupssugar
and12tablespoonspectinForHomemadePeachJamuse
poundskilogramspeachespeeled14cuplemonjuicecups
sugarand12tablespoonspectinForHomemadeBlackberryJam
usecupsblackberriestablespoonslemonjuice cupssugar
and12tablespoonspectinForHomemadeRaspberryJamuse
cupsraspberriestablespoonslemonjuice cupssugarand
12tablespoonspectin

Pectin is a natural thickening agent. You can nd it in almost any grocery store in the baking or
canning aisle. Old-fashioned jam recipes did not include pectin, and they were much thinner as a
result. Modern jams are more easy to spread due to the thickening power of pectin.
For future use, you can freeze the jam in resealable plastic freezer bags and store for up to 6 to 9
months. Or can the jam using traditional pressure canning methods.



Dips, Snacks, and More

Homemade Strawberry Jam

Homemade Strawberry Jam



Apple-Pumpkin Butter

Dips, Snacks, and More

Inthissweetspicedandcondensed
buertheapplesandpumpkinsreduce
andtheavorsconcentratetoproduce
apowerfulavorcombinationcomplete
withcinnamonclovesnutmegandginger

Yield
ServingSize

cups
!tablespoons

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

lbkgapplespeeled

coredandsliced

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookeraddapple

slicesandpumpkinpure

cupspumpkinpure



Pourinapplejuicelemonjuiceandsugarandseasonwith
cinnamonclovesnutmegandgingerStirwelltocombine



Coverandcookonlowforhours

Transferapple-pumpkinbuertoablenderorafood
processoredwithanSbladeandpurefor
minute
oruntilsmoothOruseanimmersionblendertopurethe
apple-pumpkinintheslowcooker

Storeinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforup
to
month

14cupapplejuice

Juiceofmediumlemon
cupsugar
TBgroundcinnamon
tspgroundcloves
tspgroundnutmeg
tspgroundginger

VariationReplacethepumpkinpurewithcupsdriedgsstems
removedforanApple-FigBuer

This butter is terric for use on toast, pancakes, sandwiches, or even as a sweet glaze for meats.
Dierent varieties of apples produce slightly dierent results. Granny Smith or other tart varieties
give a more acidic bite, while sweeter varieties like Red Delicious produce a more sugary butter.
The choice is up to you.
If youre cooking ahead, you can freeze the butter in resealable plastic freezer bags and store for up to
6 to 9 months. Or can the butter using traditional pressure canning methods.

Apple-Pumpkin Butter



Replacethatcommerciallyprepared
boledketchupwithyourownhomemade
versionusingthissimplerecipeYoullbe
pleasantlysurprisebytheboldavorsthat
turnketchupintoawholenewexperience

Yield
ServingSize

!cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

lbkgromatomatoes

coredanddiced

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookeraddroma

tomatoesandyellowonion

smallyellowoniondiced



Pourinapplecidervinegarandstirinbrownsugarsalt
drymustardpowdercrushedredpepperakescinnamon
allspicenutmeggingerandcloves



Coverandcookonlowforhours

Transferketchuptoablenderorafoodprocessoredwith
anSbladeinbatchesandpure

Strainketchupthroughanemeshstrainertoremovethe
excessliquid



Storeinaplasticstoragecontainerorglasscanningjarinthe
refrigeratorforupto
month

23cupapplecidervinegar

14cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked
tspsalt
12tspdrymustardpowder
12tspcrushedred
pepperakes
14tspgroundcinnamon
14tspgroundallspice
14tspgroundnutmeg
14tspgroundginger

VariationForanAsianversionreplacetheapplecidervinegarwith
ricewinevinegarandadd
tablespoonsoysauceand12teaspoon
sesameseeds

18tspgroundcloves

For a smoother-textured ketchup, you can remove the tomato skins before you dice them. An easy
way to peel tomatoes is to bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add tomatoes and blanch
for 30 to 60 seconds. Use tongs to remove tomatoes and immediately plunge them into a large bowl
lled with ice and water. Youll see the skins crack and start to peel. Then, just use your ngers to pull
away the skin and peel the tomato.



Dips, Snacks, and More

Homemade Ketchup

Homemade Ketchup



Tomato-Bacon Chutney



Dips, Snacks, and More

Thischutneypacksapowerfulpunchof
avorthankstothesmokybaconacidic
tomatoesandthewoodyevergreenscent
ofrosemaryYourtastebudswilllovethe
complexavorsofthistastytreat
12lb gbacon
slicedanddiced

14cuphoney

ServingSize

14cup

PrepTime

!minutes

CookTime

12tohours

Inalargeskilletovermedium-highheatcookbaconipping
everysecondsfor
to
minutesoruntilcrispyDrain
onapapertowelcoveredplate



Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookercombine

baconyellowonionsgarlicapplecidervinegarbrown
sugarhoneytomatoespaprikarosemarysaltand
blackpepper



Coverandcookonhighfor12tohours

ServeaseitherahotorcoldcondimentStoreinanairtight
containerintherefrigeratorforuptoweeks

12cupapplecidervinegar

12cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked

cups

largeyellowonionsdiced

clovesgarlicpeeled
andminced

Yield

-oz# gcansdiced

tomatoesdrained
tspgroundpaprika
tspdriedrosemary
14tspsalt
14tspblackpepper

Measuring honey can get a bit sticky. Spray your measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray before
measuring the honey. This helps the honey pour right out.

Tomato-Bacon Chutney



Chapter 4

Warming Soups,
Stews, and
Chilies
Lowandslowistheperfectwaytocooksoupsstews
andchiliesInsteadoftendingapotoverahotstove
forwhatcansometimesbehourstheslowcooker
doestheworkforyoumakingittheperfecttoolfor
creatingcomplexavorsandtendermeatsinsoups
stewsandchilies

Ahotbowloftomatosoupistheperfect
comfortfoodonacoldorrainyday
Sweetacidictomatoesareclassically
pairedwithbasilandgarlicinthiswarm
satisfyingsoup
lbkgromatomatoes
coredanddiced

mediumceleryribssliced

cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplaceroma

tomatoesyellowonioncarrotscelerygarlicbasilsaltand
blackpepper



Pourinchickenbroth



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

Transfersoupinbatchestoablenderorafoodprocessor
edwithanSbladeandpurefor
orminutesor
untilsmooth

Stirinheavycreambeforeserving

clovesgarlicminced

tspdriedbasil

ServingSize

cups

mediumyellowoniondiced

mediumcarrots
peeledanddiced

Yield

12tspsalt

14tspblackpepper

VariationAdd
teaspooncrushedredpepperakesforaspicy
tomatosoup

cupschickenbroth

cupheavycream

Be careful when transferring soup to a blender or a food processor. Overlling a blender especially
can lead to soup explosions, so avoid lling it more than half full. Also watch for pressure buildup
when you put on the lid. Slow cooker soups are not at boiling temperature, but the steam they emit
could still build up pressure in the blender, creating a vacuum eect. Pressure buildup could lead to
heat explosions, so be sure you ventilate or cool your soup before pureing it. Place the top on loosely,
and cover it with a kitchen towel to stay on the safe side. You also can use an immersion blender. This
handheld stick blender enables you to pure soup right in the pot. No transferring required!



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Tomato Bisque

Tomato Bisque



Zuppa Toscana
(Tuscan Soup)

Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Thetime-honoredpairingofsausageand
potatoescreatesacreamybrothcomplete
withkaleSpicyhotsausagegivesthe
soupakickofbothheatandavor

Yield
ServingSize

!cups
!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

russetpotatoespeeledand

cutinto-incmchunks

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplace

russetpotatoes

mediumyellowonion

peeledanddiced



Addyellowonionpourinchickenbrothandstiringarlic
andsaltPlacehotsausageontopofsoup

cupschickenbroth



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

clovesgarlicminced

Duringthelasthourofcookingremovesausagefromthe
slowcookersliceitandreturnittotheslowcooker

Stirinkaleandheavycream



Coverandcontinuetocook
hour

tspsalt
lb ghotsausage
incasings
cupschoppedkaleleaves
looselypacked
cupheavycream

VariationYoucanusegroundsausageinplaceofwholesausage
Brownthegroundsausageinalargeskilletovermedium-highheatfor
tominutesoruntilcompletelybrownedDraintheexcessfatand
addthesausagetotheslowcookerwiththepotatoesandonion

Kale is a tougher leafy green that holds up really well in soups and especially in slow cooking, whereas
some other leafy greens like spinach wilt quickly. You add the kale during the last hour of cooking to
give it time to soften a bit. If you want to be able to eat the soup right away, use fresh spinach leaves
instead, which will wilt immediately upon being stirred into the soup.
You can add the heavy cream at the same time without any further cooking.

Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Soup)



Yield

Broccoliisthestarofthisrichandcreamy
soupthatsloadedwithchunksoffresh
broccoliandgooeycheddarcheese

ServingSize

!cups
!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

medium-lb# gbunches

broccolicutintooretscups

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplace

broccoliyellowonionandgarlic

mediumyellowoniondiced



Pourinhalf-and-halfandmilkandstirinsalt

clovesgarlicminced



Coverandcookonlowfororhours

cupshalf-and-half

Beforeservingstirincheddarcheeseuntilmelted

cupsmilk
12tspsalt

VariationAddcookedandcrumbledbaconwhenreadytoservefor
asmokyavoraddition

cupsshredded
cheddarcheese

This soup has a much shorter cooking time than most soups in this chapter. The broccoli cooks rather
quickly and will end up mushy if overcooked. This short cooking time allows for the use of milk and
half-and-half, which can curdle if cooked at a too-high heat.
For a more developed avor, saut the onions in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high
heat for 5 to 7 minutes before adding them into the slow cooker.



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Creamy Broccoli
CheeseSoup

Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup



Spiced Butternut
Squash Soup



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Classicfallavorsofcinnamonnutmeg
andgingergetablastofheatwithcrushed
redpepperakesinthiscreamysweet
andspicysoup

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

12lbkgbuernut

squashpeeled
seededandcubed

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplace

buernutsquashyellowonionsaltcinnamonnutmeg
gingerandcrushedredpepperakes

mediumyellowoniondiced



Pourinchickenbrothandstirtocombine

tspsalt



Coverandcookonlowfortohoursoruntilbuernut
squashistender

Transferinbatchestoablenderorafoodprocessored
withanSbladeandpureuntilsmooth

Stirinheavycreambeforeserving

12tspgroundcinnamon

14tspgroundnutmeg
14tspgroundginger
14tspcrushedred
pepperakes
cupschickenbroth
cupheavycream

You can use this recipe as a base for other winter squashes quite easily. Simply replace the butternut
squash with a similar-size pumpkin, acorn squash, or kabocha squash. Each variation of squash
produces a slightly dierent avor, but all work well with the spicing of the soup. The only common
winter squash to avoid in this recipe is spaghetti squash. Its far too stringy to work well in a soup.

Spiced Butternut Squash Soup



Tenderorangesweetpotatoesare
thehighlightofthisbrightandavorful
vegetarianchiliCinnamoncomplements
thesweetnessofthesweetpotatoeswhile
cayenneprovidessomeheatforaperfect
balancebetweensweetandsavory
mediumsweetpotatoes
peeledandcubed

largetomatoesdiced

clovesgarliccrushed
-oz# gcanblackbeans
drainedandrinsed
tsppaprika

ServingSize

!cups
!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplace

sweetpotatoeswhiteonioncelerytomatoesgarlicand
blackbeans



Seasonwithpaprikamustardbasilsaltcinnamon
andcayenne



Pourinvegetablebrothandsoysauceandstirtocombine

Tuckbayleafdownintoliquid

Coverandcookonlowfortohours



Removebayleafbeforeserving

mediumwhiteoniondiced

mediumcelerystalkssliced

Yield

tspgroundmustard

tspdriedbasil
tspsalt
14tspgroundcinnamon
14tspcayenne
cupsvegetablebroth
12TBsoysauce
bayleaf

The terms sweet potato and yam are often

erroneously used synonymously in the United
States. It can be quite confusing when you spot
sweet potatoes and yams next to each other in
the produce section with two visually dierent
tubers. Theyre actually two dierent kinds of
sweet potatoes. One has a golden skin and creamcolored esh, and the other has a copper skin with
bright orange esh. The latter is often referred to
as a yam to distinguish between the two varieties.
Actual yams have a dark, rough skin with red
or purple esh and are dicult to nd in many
grocery stores because theyre native to Africa and
Asia, and the demand for exportation is often low.



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Vegetarian Sweet
PotatoChili

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili



Chicken Taco Soup



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Loadedwithbeanstomatoesonionsand
chilesthissoupcontainseverythingataco
hastooerallinaconvenienthearty
llingsoup

lbkgbonelessskinless

chickenbreasts

cupfrozencorn

kernelsthawed
-oz# gcanpintobeans
drainedandrinsed
-oz# gcankidney
beansdrainedandrinsed
-oz# gcansdiced
tomatoeswithjuice
-oz# gcansdicedgreen
chileswithliquid

ServingSize

!cups
!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Trimchickenofallfatandcutinto
-inch -centimeter
cubesTransferchickentoa-to-quart  -to -liter
slowcooker



Addyellowoniongarliccornpintobeanskidneybeans
tomatoesgreenchilespaprikasaltchilipowderoregano
cuminandcrushedredpepperakes



Pourinchickenbrothandstirtocombine

Coverandcookonlowfortohours

Stirinlimejuicebeforeserving

mediumyellowoniondiced

clovesgarliccrushed

Yield

VariationForBeefTacoSoupsubstitutepounds
kilogram
groundbeefinplaceofthechickenBrownthemeatinaskilletover
mediumheatfor tominutesbreakingupchunkswithaspoon
anddrainoanyexcessfatbeforeaddingthebeeftotheslowcooker
instep


tsppaprika
12tspsalt
tspchilipowder
tspdriedoregano
tspgroundcumin
12tspcrushedred
pepperakes
cupschickenbroth
Juiceofmediumlime

Toppings arent necessary with this soup, but a dollop of sour

cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh green
onions or cilantro provide an extra layer of avor to this soup.
Before using canned beans in a recipe, drain and rinse them
unless youre otherwise directed in the recipe. Beans are
canned in a thick, starchy liquid that can discolor your nished
dish. The liquid also contains sodium, which may lead to an
overly salty recipe.

Chicken Taco Soup



Thissimplebroth-basedversionofthe
classiccomfortsoupcombinesthemild
sweetnessofleekswiththesoothing
avorsofchickenbrothandpotatoes

leekshalvedandsliced

cupschickenbroth

tspsalt

ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplaceleeks

redpotatoesandbuer



Pourinchickenbrothandstirinsalt



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

mediumredpotatoesdiced

14cupbuer

Yield

VariationBeforeservingadd
cupheavywhippingcreamfora
creamysoupbaseServechunkyorpureinablenderorafood
processoredwithanSbladeforasmoothsoup

Leeks are a member of the onion family and have a mild but distinct avor. The leeks white stem is
the edible part.
Leeks easily hang on to the soil theyre grown in, so be sure to clean them well before adding them to
your recipe. Trim o the stringy roots and long green leaves, slice the leeks lengthwise, and rinse out
any dirt or debris that might be inside any of the layers.

Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Winter Leek and

PotatoSoup

Winter Leek and Potato Soup



Russian Red Borscht



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Thishotbeetsoupistangyandsourand
packedwithvegetablesKnownforits
bolddeepredcolorthisborschtisjustas
boldinitsavorCarawayanddillprovide
afamiliaryetexoticavorcombination
mediumfreshbeetstops
removedpeeledanddiced
mediumrussetpotatoes
peeledanddiced

-oz# gcankidney

beansdrainedandrinsed
clovesgarlicminced

ServingSize

!cups
!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplace

beetsrussetpotatoesyellowonioncarrotskidneybeans
andgarlic



Sprinklebrownsugarsaltdillweedcarawayseedsand
blackpepperovervegetables



Pourinapplecidervinegarandbeefbroth

Tuckbayleafdownintoliquid

Coverandcookonlowfortohours



Addcabbageduringthelasthourofcooking



Removebayleafandstirinlemonjuicejustbeforeserving

mediumyellowoniondiced

mediumcarrots
peeledanddiced

Yield

TBbrownsugarrmlypacked

12tspsalt

VariationForasmoothborschttransferthesoupinbatchestoa
blenderorafoodprocessoredwithanSbladetopure

tspdrieddillweed

12tspcarawayseeds
14tspblackpepper
14cupapplecidervinegar
cupsbeefbroth
bayleaf
cupsshreddedcabbage
Juiceofmediumlemon

Borscht is a classic Eastern European soup known for its deep

red color. Its often served topped with a dollop of sour cream
and garnished with fresh dill or parsley.

Russian Red Borscht



Thiscreamychowderisrefreshinglylight
yetllingSweetcorncombineswithmild
potatoesandceleryandsharponionfora
warmcomfortingcreamysoup

Yield
ServingSize

!cups
!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

12to12hours

cupsfrozencorn

kernelsthawed

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplacecorn

russetpotatoesyellowonionandcelery

mediumrussetpotatoes

peeledandcutinto-in
cmpieces



Sprinklesugarandsaltovervegetables



Pourinchickenbroth

Coverandcookonlowfortohours

Pourinhalf-and-halfincreaseheattohighandcookfor
moreminutes

mediumyellowoniondiced

mediumstalkscelerysliced
TBsugar
tspsalt
cupschickenbroth
cupshalf-and-half

VariationForameatyChickenCornChowderaddpounds

kilogrambonelessskinlesschickenbreasttrimmedandcutinto

-inch -centimetercubesatthesametimeasthecornpotatoes
onionandcelery

You can use fresh, canned, or frozen corn in this recipe. If you opt for fresh, 1 ear of corn yields
approximately 12 cup corn kernels. Simply shuck the corn and run a sharp knife between the
kernels and the cob from one end to another to remove the kernels. If you opt for canned corn, use a
16-ounce (450-gram) can. Drain the liquid from the can before using the corn in a recipe.



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Comfort Corn Chowder

Comfort Corn Chowder



Old-Fashioned Beef Stew



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Yield

Tenderchunksofbeefslowlysimmerwith
potatoescarrotsandceleryinthisthick
andheartystewPearlonionsandherbs
addtothedepthofavor

ServingSize

!cups
!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

TBvegetableoil

lbkgbeefstew

meatcubed

Inalargeskilletovermedium-highheatheatvegetableoil
Addbeefstewmeatandsearforaboutminutesperside



Dustmeatwithcornstarchandcookfor
minutetosear
cornstarchtomeatTransfermeattoa-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker



Addredpotatoespearlonionscarrotsceleryandgarlicto
theslowcookerandseasonwithsaltsugarblackpepper
rosemaryparsleypaprikaoreganobasilandallspice

PourinbeefbrothandWorcestershiresauceandstirbriey
tocombine

Tuckbayleafdownintoliquid



Coverandcookonlowforto
hours



Removebayleafbeforeserving

TBcornstarch
mediumredpotatoes
cutinto-incmchunks
lb gpearlorboiling
onionspeeled
mediumcarrotspeeled
andsliced
mediumstalkscelerysliced
clovesgarlicminced
tspsalt
tspsugar
12tspblackpepper
12tspdriedrosemary

VariationIfyoucan'tndpearlonionsyoucanuse
mediumyellow
orwhiteonionpeeledanddiced

12tspdriedparsley

12tsppaprika
14tspdriedoregano
14tspdriedbasil
14tspgroundallspice
cupsbeefbroth
TBWorcestershiresauce
bayleaf

Cornstarch is often used as a thickening agent in soups and

stews. But you cant just dump the cornstarch into a liquid, or
youll end up with clumps of cornstarch oating around in your
soup. Instead, the cornstarch or other thickening agent needs
to bond with some sort of fat. In this recipe, the cornstarch
bonds with both the meat and the olive oil. This allows it to
spread evenly throughout the soup and thicken the liquid as it
cooks. Flour is another common thickening agent.

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew



Inthisrichandheartystewtender
slow-simmeredporkcombineswith
theMexicanavorinuencesofcumin
garlicandgreenchileCayenneoersa
spicykick

Yield
ServingSize

!cups
!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

mediumrussetpotatoes

peeledandcutinto-in
cmcubes

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerlayer

russetpotatoescarrotsandyellowonionTopwithtomato
andgarlic

mediumcarrots
peeledanddiced



Placeporkloinroastontopofvegetables



Seasonwithsaltoreganocuminblackpepperand
cayenneandaddbayleaf

largetomatodiced

Pourchickenbrothovermeatandvegetables

clovesgarliccrushed

Coverandcookonlowfortohours

lbkgbonelessporkloin

roasttrimmedandcutinto-in
cmcubes



Removebayleafandstiringreenchilesbeforeserving

mediumyellowoniondiced

12tspsalt

tspdriedoregano
tspgroundcumin
12tspblackpepper
12tspcayenne
bayleaf
cupschickenbroth
 -oz#gcanwhole
greenchilesdrainedand
roughlychopped



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

The canned green chiles are added at the end of

this recipe so they maintain their avor. Because
canned green chiles are already cooked in the
canning process, additional long, slow cooking
dilutes the avor. This stew highlights the green
chiles, so you want to add them at the end so
they provide the most avor.

Green Chile Pork Stew

Green Chile Pork Stew



Texas-Style Beef Chili

Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Texaswouldbeproudofthisno-bean
chiliinwhichmeatytenderbeefisthe
starPerfectlyspicedwithabalanceof
heatandavorthischiliisaheartylling
cowboy-stylemeal

Yield
ServingSize

!cups
!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

lbkgbeefchuckroast

trimmedoffatandcutinto12incmcubes

Inalargeskilletoverhighheatsearbeefchuckroastcubes
onallsidesforaboutsecondspersideTransferbeefto
a-to-quart  -to -literslowcooker

mediumyellowoniondiced



Addyellowonionredbellpepperscelerydicedtomatoes
withjuicegreenchileswithliquidandtomatopastetothe
slowcooker



Seasonwithchilipowdercuminpaprikaonionpowder
garlicpowderandsaltandstirtocombine

PourinbeefbrothandWorcestershiresauce

Coverandcookonlowforto
hours



Stirinlimejuicebeforeserving

largeredbellpeppersribs

andseedsremovedanddiced
mediumstalkscelerysliced
-oz# gcandiced
tomatoeswithjuice
-oz# gcandicedgreen
chileswithliquid
TBtomatopaste
TBchilipowder
tspcumin
tsppaprika
tsponionpowder
tspgarlicpowder
tspsalt
cupbeefbroth
TBWorcestershiresauce
Juiceofmediumlime

This chili tastes amazing just the way it is, but you also can add
toppings for even more avor. Shredded cheddar cheese, sour
cream, and chopped fresh cilantro are ideal atop this Texasstyle chili.

Texas-Style Beef Chili



Yield

Tangypineappleandsweetapplejuice
combinewithsavoryavorsandspicein
thisbeautifullybalancedsweetporkchili

lbkgporkroasttrimmed

andcutinto-incmcubes
mediumyellowbell
pepperstemribsandseeds
removedanddiced

!cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Ina-to-quart  -to -literslowcookerplacepork

roastyellowbellpepperpineappleblackbeanscorn
tomatopastetomatoesgreenonionsandgarlic



Sprinklebrownsugarpaprikasaltblackpepperchili
powderandcinnamonintheslowcookerandstir
tocombine



Pourinapplejuiceandapplecidervinegar

Coverandcookonlowforto
hours

cupscubedfreshpineapple

-oz# gcanblackbeans
drainedandrinsed

ServingSize

!cups

cupsfrozencorn

kernelsthawed
-oz# gcantomatopaste
mediumtomatoesdiced
bunchgreenonions
slicedcup
clovesgarlicminced
TBbrownsugar
TBpaprika
tspsalt
12tspblackpepper
12tspchilipowder
14tspgroundcinnamon
14cupsapplejuice
TBapplecidervinegar



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

An average-size pineapple yields about 3 cups

cubes. To cut a fresh pineapple, lay it on its side and
slice o the top green leaves and the bottom end.
Stand the pineapple upright, and carefully slice o
the outer skin. Remove any eyes that remain, too.
Most commercially sold pineapples have a core
thats pithy and tough. Freshly picked pineapple
might not have this core. Use your nger or a butter
knife to feel where the soft esh turns tough on the
top end of the pineapple. Run a butter knife around
this to mark the core. Then use a sharp knife to slice
o the soft esh, leaving the core behind to discard.

Slow Braised Sweet

PorkChili

Slow Braised Sweet Pork Chili



Indian-Style Spiced Chili



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

ThespicyavorsofIndiameetAmerican
chiliinthisunusualanddelightfultwist
onstandardchiliGarammasalaand
cinnamonyieldanexoticavorwhile
heavycreamaddsanunusualcreamy
elementyourtastebudswilllove

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

lb
kgbonelessskinless
chickenbreastscutinto
-in
cmcubes



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker
placechickenchickpeaskidneybeansyellowonion
andjalapeo


-ozgcanchickpeas
drainedandrinsed

Stirinpaprikagarammasalacumincinnamonsaltand

turmericpowder


-ozgcankidney
beansdrainedandrinsed



Pourintomatosauceandchickenbroth



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

Stirinwhippingcreamjustbeforeserving

mediumyellowoniondiced

jalapeostemremoved
andminced
tsppaprika
tspgarammasala

tspgroundcumin
12tspgroundcinnamon
12tspsalt
18tspturmericpowder

 -ozgcantomatosauce

cupchickenbroth

cupwhippingcream

Garam masala is an Indian spice blend of cumin, coriander,

cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The
whole spices are toasted and ground into a distinctly avorful
mixture. You can nd garam masala in the spice section of most
grocery stores.

Indian-Style Spiced Chili



Inthisrichwhitecreamychilichicken

whitecannellinibeansandgreenchiles
areslowlysimmeredthickenedwith
creamcheeseandsplashedwithheavy
creambeforeservingLimejuiceaddsa
zipofacidity

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

lb
kgchickenbreast
trimmedandcutinto
-in
cmcubes



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
chickencannellinibeansgreenchileswithliquidyellow
onionjalapeoandgarlic


-ozgcanscannellini
beansdrainedandrinsed

Seasonwithcuminsaltcorianderandchilipowderandstir

tocombine

 -oz

gcansdicedgreen
chileswithliquid



Pourinchickenbroth



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

Whenjustaboutreadytoservestirinheavywhipping
creamandcreamcheeseuntilcreamcheesemelts



Stirinlimejuiceimmediatelybeforeserving

mediumyellowoniondiced

jalapeostemremoved
andminced
clovesgarlicminced

TBgroundcumin

12tspsalt

12tspgroundcoriander

tspchilipowder
cupschickenbroth

cupheavywhippingcream
oz gcream
cheesecubed
Juiceofmediumlimes



Warming Soups, Stews, and Chilies

Successfully melting cream cheese into a soup or

chili requires two elements: the cheese needs to
be cut into cubes, and the soup needs to be stirred
continuously until the cheese is completely melted.
Simply letting the chili sit and then try to stir the
cream cheese until its smooth doesnt work and
results in a lumpy chili. Small pieces and constant
movement enable the soft cheese to more easily
incorporate with the other liquids.

White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili



Chapter 5

Super
Sandwiches
Ifyoulikeshreddedmeatsandwichestheslow
cookeristheperfecttoolforyouItsahassle-freeway
tomaketendermeatysandwichesEvenbeeritsa
greathelperwhenyouwanttoservehotsandwiches
toacrowd
Onenotebeforewebeginmeatweightsvaryandthe
amountslistedintherecipesinthischapteraresimply
asuggestedsizerangeWhenpurchasingmeatlook
foraproductnearesttotheweightrangesuggestedin
therecipe

Balsamic Beef Dip

Sandwiches



Super Sandwiches

Hotshreddedbeefroastsimmeredin
asweetandtangyaujusandserved
onaFrenchrollmakestheperfect
dippingsandwich

Yield
ServingSize

sandwiches
sandwich

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

 -or-lb
-tokg
bonelessbeefchuckor
roundroast



Slicebeefchuckroastinto12-inch-thick -centimetersthickstripsandplaceina-to-quart  -to

 -liter
slowcooker

cupbeefbroth

Inamediumbowlwhisktogetherbeefbrothbalsamic

vinegarWorcestershiresaucehoneysaltgarlicpowder
andonionpowderPouroverroastintheslowcooker



Coverandcookonlowfortohours



UsingaforkshredmeatintheslowcookerStrainmeatfrom
juicesreservingjuicestouseasanaujus

ServehotonFrenchrollswithaujusonthesidefordipping

12cupbalsamicvinegar
TBWorcestershiresauce

TBhoney

tspsalt
12tspgarlicpowder
12tsponionpowder
Frenchsandwichrollssliced

VariationPeelhalveandslicemediumredonionandplaceonion

ontopoftheroastaerstepServehotonFrenchrollstoppedwith
slicedpepperoncinis

Au jus is a French term meaning with juice. The jus in this recipe comes from the natural juices of
the meat and is enhanced by the added avorings. You can serve the sandwich without the au jus, but
the dipping jus really enhances the avor.

Balsamic Beef Dip Sandwiches

Thin-slicedsteaksmotheredwith
seasonedbellpeppersonionsand
provolonecheesemakethissandwichas
mouthwateringasitismessy

Yield
ServingSize

sandwiches
sandwich

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

lb
kgroundsteak12-in

cmslices



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplaceround
steakgreenbellpeppersandredonion

largegreenredyellowor

orangebellpeppersstemsribs
andseedsremovedandsliced

Seasonmeatandvegetableswithsugarsaltgarlicpowder

oreganobasilandblackpepperandstirtocombine



Coverandcookonlowfortohours



Preheatthebroiler

Strainanyexcessliquidsfromtheslowcookerandspoon
aboutcupmeatmixtureontoeachhoagieroll



Topeachsandwichwithsliceprovolonecheese

Placesandwichesonabakingsheetandbroilfor or
minutesoruntilcheeseismeltedandbubbly



Servehot

mediumredonionhalved
andsliced
tspsugar

tspsalt

tspgarlicpowder
12tspdriedoregano
12tspdriedbasil
12tspblackpepper
hoagierollssliced

VariationAddpound gramsbuonmushroomsoryour

favoriteslicedwhenyouaddthebellpeppersandonioninstep

slicesprovolonecheese

Toasting bread to use for hot sandwiches helps keep it from getting overly soggy with the hot meat
and accompanying liquids. Simply toast in a toaster or under a broiler until browned, and youll love
the results.



Super Sandwiches

Philly Cheesesteak
Sandwiches

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches



Extra-Sloppy Joes



Super Sandwiches

Sloppyjoesgetaslowcookermakeoverin
thisrecipeThelowslowcookingdeepens
theavorsgivingyouasandwichbursting
withavorOnewarningthesecanget
messysonapkinsarerequired!

lb gleangroundbeef

Yield

sandwiches

ServingSize

sandwich

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



Inalargeskilletovermedium-highheatcookgroundbeef
andyellowonionstirringoccasionallyforabout minutes
oruntilbeefisbrowned

Drainanyexcessfatfromtheskilletandtransferbeefand
onionstoa-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker



Addgreenbellpeppercelerycarrotstomatosauce

tomatopasteWorcestershiresaucegarlicbrownsugar
saltmustardandcrushedredpepperakesandstir
tocombine

 -ozgcantomatosauce



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

 -oz
gcantomatopaste

Spoonabout12to34cupmeatoneachhamburgerbunand
servehot

mediumyellowonionhalved
andsliced

largegreenbellpepperribs
andseedsremovedanddiced
mediumstalkscelerydiced
mediumcarrots
peeledanddiced

TBWorcestershiresauce
clovesgarlicpeeled
andminced

VariationForalighterversionusepound gramsground

turkeyinplaceofthegroundbeef

TBbrownsugarrmlypacked

tspsalt

tspgroundmustard
12tspcrushedred
pepperakes
hamburgerbuns

Before adding ground meats to a slow cooker, rst brown it in

a skillet on the stove to remove the excess fat. (There are a few
exceptions to this rule, as explained elsewhere in the book.)
When browning the meat, you dont have to completely cook it
because it will cook thoroughly in the slow cooker. You simply
need to brown it to the point that the excess fats are released so
you can drain them o.

Extra-Sloppy Joes



Spicychickeniscoveredwithmelting
cheeseandheapsofslowroastedred
peppersinthisdeliciousItaliansandwich
servedonfocaccia

Yield
ServingSize

sandwiches
sandwich

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

lb
kgbonelessskinless
chickenbreaststrimmed



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
chickenbreasts

TBoliveoil

Drizzleoliveoiloverchickenandseasonwithsaltgarlic

powderbasiloreganocrushedredpepperakesand
blackpepper



Arrangeredbellpepperslicesoverchicken



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

Usingaforkpullapartchickenintolargechunksorcutinto

slicesusingaknifeTopimmediatelywithmozzarellacheese
andallowcheesetomelt



CuteachfocaccialoafintopiecesTocreatesandwiches
spliteachpiecehorizontallytocreatesandwichtops
andbooms

Spoon12cupchickenpeppersandcheeseoneach

sandwichTopwith13cupspinachleavesandserve

12tspsalt
12tspgarlicpowder
12tspdriedbasil
14tspdriedoregano
14tspcrushedred
pepperakes
18tspblackpepper
largeredbellpeppersribs
andseedsremovedandsliced
cupsshredded
mozzarellacheese

-lbgloavesfocaccia
cupsfreshspinachleaves

VariationThesesandwichesaregreatservedwithaquickandeasy
garlicaioliInasmallbowlcombine12cupmayonnaisewithcloves
crushedgarlictablespoonlemonjuiceand12teaspoonsalt

Its a common misconception that you have to cook meats in the slow cooker with a lot of liquid. Some
meats require the slow braising and simmering, but others just need the low, slow heat a slow cooker
provides. In this recipe, the chicken breast is cooked without any braising or simmering. Instead, olive
oil is used to keep the meat from drying out. This also keeps the chicken from completely falling apart
and shredding as it cooks.



Super Sandwiches

Spicy Italian Chicken

Sandwiches

Spicy Italian Chicken Sandwiches



Greek Chicken Gyros



Super Sandwiches

Zippychickenbreasttoppedwithlemon
juiceandgarlicisservedinapitaatbread
withtangycucumberyogurttzatzikisauce
inthisslowcookedversionoftheclassic
Greekgyrosandwich

mediumredonionhalvedand
thinlysliced
lb
kgbonelessskinless
chickenbreaststrimmed

TBoliveoil
clovesgarlicminced
12tspdriedoregano

mediumcucumberpeeled
pitaorArabicatbreads
cupsromaine
le ucechopped
romatomatoessliced

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Pourredwinevinegarandlemonjuiceoverchickenand
drizzlewitholiveoil



Sprinkleclovesmincedgarlicoverchickenbreasts
followedbyoreganobasilblackpepperandlemonzest



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

InamediumbowlcombineGreekyogurtdillandsalt



CutcucumberinhalfFinelydicehalfofcucumberand
thinlysliceremaininghalfStirdicedcucumbersintoyogurt
mixtureandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserveSetasidesliced
cucumbers

Toservespoon12cupchickenonhalfofeachpitaandtop

with12cupromaineleuceafewredonionslicesto
slicescucumberto romatomatoslicesandheaping
spoonfulyogurtsauceFoldoverpitaandserve

Zestof
mediumlemon

14tspsalt

sandwich

18tspblackpepper

TBfreshdillminced

ServingSize

Inthebooma-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker
layerhalfofredonionsreservingremaininghalfforuseasa
toppingPlacechickenbreastsontopofonions

12tspdriedbasil

cupplainGreekyogurt

sandwiches



14cupredwinevinegar
Juiceof
mediumlemon

Yield

VariationYoucanuseothersaucesandevensaladdressingsinplace
ofthetzatzikisauceforawidevarietyofsandwichavorsTryranch
honeymustardItalianorevenbluecheese
The yogurt sauce in this recipe is called tzatziki sauce. Of
Greek and Turkish origin, it is most commonly served cold
on grilled meats. The two serving methods are combined
in the gyro (pronounced YEE-ros) sandwich. Lemon juice is
sometimes included in the sauce for additional acidity.
Greek Chicken Gyros



Inthismouthwateringsandwichpork
roastissimmeredinahomemade
barbecuemixturetoproduceatender
pull-apartmeatthatsinfusedwiththe
darksweetavorsofbarbecuesauce

Yield
ServingSize

sandwiches
sandwich

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

 -or-lb
-tokg
bonelessporkbu or
shoulderroast



Sliceporkburoastinto12-inch-thick -centimetersthickpiecesandplaceina-to-quart  -to

 -liter
slowcookerTopwithyellowonionslices

mediumyellowonionhalved
andsliced

Inasmallbowlcombineketchupbrownsugar

Worcestershiresauceredwinevinegargarlicpowder
saltcrushedredpepperakesandmustardPoursauce
overpork



Coverandcookonlowfortohours



Usingaforkshredmeat

Spoon34tocupmeatoneachhamburgerbunand
servehot

cupketchup
14cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked
14cupWorcestershiresauce
TBredwinevinegar
tspgarlicpowder
12tspsalt

VariationAdd teaspoonsliquidsmokeforanicesmokyavor

12tspcrushedred
pepperakes
12tspgroundmustard
hamburgerbuns
If you want to use bottled barbecue sauce instead of making
your own, you need to change the recipe slightly to avoid
burning the barbecue sauce. Proceed with step 1 as directed.
Then, instead of following step 2, add 2 cups water to the slow
cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, and drain
excess liquid from the slow cooker. Shred pork as directed
in step 4, and add 2 cups bottled barbecue sauce. Serve
immediately, or let heat through on low for 1 hour.

Super Sandwiches

Barbecue Pulled Pork

Sandwiches

Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Vietnamese Pulled Pork

Banh Mi

Super Sandwiches

TenderVietnameseshreddedpork
withpickledvegetableshotjalapeo
slicesandfreshcilantroservedon
acrustyFrenchbagueemakesfor
asensationalvariationofthistrendy
Vietnamesesandwich

Yield

sandwiches

ServingSize

sandwich

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

orlb
or
kgboneless
porkbu orshoulderroast



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplacepork
buroast

cupchickenbroth

Pourinchickenbrothsoysauceandshsauceandstirin

gingerandgarlic



Coverandcookonlowfortohours



Meanwhileinasmallbowlcombinedaikonradishand

carrotsTopwithricevinegarcoverandrefrigerateuntil
readytoserve

Whenjustaboutreadytoserveshredporkandstirin
limejuice



Spoon12cupmeathotorcoldontoeachcrustybaguee

Topwithdaikonradishandcarrotmixturecucumberslices
cilantroleavesandjalapeoslicesandserve

14cupsoysauce
TBshsauce
12tspgroundginger
clovesgarlicpeeled
andminced

mediumdaikonradish
juliennedorshredded
largecarrotsjulienned
orshredded
14cupricevinegar
Juiceof
mediumlime
crustybague essliced

mediumcucumbersliced
cupsfreshcilantroleaves

jalapeothinlysliced

Fish sauce can be an intimidating ingredient if youve never

worked with it before. Its one of those unusual ingredients that
smells terrible but adds a real depth of avor to a dish. You can
omit the sh sauce in this recipe if you like, but the avor of the
meat might fall slightly at as a result. The sh sauce develops
those rich and tangy avors of southeast Asia.

Vietnamese Pulled Pork Banh Mi

Chapter 6

Beef and Lamb

Entres
Theslowcookerbecomestheidealbraisingtoolfor
toughcutsofredmeatthatrequirelongslowcooking
methodsinordertocreatemelt-in-your-mouth
nishedmealsInthischapterweexploreseveral
takesonAmericanbeefandlambclassicsaswellas
someavorfulredmeatrecipeswithworldair
Duetothenatureofredmeattherecipesinthis
chapterutilizingtoughercutsshouldbecookedon
thelowseingbecausetheyneedalongslowand
lowcookingprocesstotenderize

Flavorfulspicybeefmeltsinyourmouth
inthisslowcookedKoreanclassicSweet
andspicythisbarbecue-stylebeefdishis
suretoplease

lb
kganksteak

Yield

pounds
#kilogram$

ServingSize

13pound
#grams$

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



Cutanksteakagainstthegraininto14-inch-thick
-centimeter-thickstripsPlacestripsina-to-quart
  -to
 -literslowcookerslowcooker

Inasmallbowlcombinesoysaucebrownsugarsesame

seedssesameoilgarliccrushedredpepperakesginger
andoystersaucePouroversteakstripsintheslowcooker

TBsesameoil



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

clovesgarlicpeeled
andminced



Garnishwithgreenonionsandservehotaloneoroverrice

13cupsoysauce
14cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked
TBsesameseeds

12tspcrushedred
pepperakes
12tspgroundginger
tspoystersauce
12cupslicedgreenonions
greenpartsonly

Cutting against the grain is important to remember when working with beef. Flank steak has a highly
visible grain and looks almost striped. Think of the grain as the natural breaking point of the meat.
Cutting against the grain ensures the maximum number of breaking points in each bite, ensuring
every bite almost falls apart or melts in your mouth.

Beef and Lamb Entres

Korean Beef Bulgogi

Korean Beef Bulgogi

Modern Meatloaf

Beef and Lamb Entres

Thismoderntwistontheclassicground
beefloafhasanicelevelofheatfora
full-avoredmeatloafcompletewitha
spicyglaze

Yield
ServingSize

slices
slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours



Inalargebowlcombinegroundbeefyellowonion

breadcrumbsmilk tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce
saltbasiloreganoblackpepperandcrushedred
pepperakes

Usingyourhandskneadmeatmixtureforaboutminuteor
untilwellcombinedFormmeatintoaloafshapeandplace
ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker



Inasmallbowlcombineketchupbrownsugarremaining

tablespoonWorcestershiresauceandhotsaucePour
sauceoverloafintheslowcooker

12tspblackpepper



Coverandcookonhighor hours

12tspcrushedred
pepperakes

Sliceandservehot

lb gleangroundbeef

12mediumyellowoniondiced

cupbreadcrumbs
12cupmilk
TBWorcestershiresauce

tspsalt

tspdriedbasil

tspdriedoregano

12cupketchup
TBbrownsugar
tsphotsauce

VariationGroundaxseedwheatgermandwheatbranare

increasinglyavailablehealthfoodsthatareperfectsubstitutionsfor
breadcrumbsForanutrientboostuseanycombinationofthethree
toreplacethecupbreadcrumbsinthisrecipe

Using a lean ground beef is important for a slow cooked meatloaf because in the slow cooker, the fat
in the beef has nowhere to drain. Ground sirloin works particularly well because it has a low 8 to 10
percent fat content.

Modern Meatloaf

Seasonedchuckroastisslowlysimmered
forhourssurroundedbycarrotsand
onionsforafall-apart-tenderbeef
dishperfectforaSundayaernoon
familydinner

Yield

pounds
#kilogram$

ServingSize

14pound
#grams$

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

 -or-lb
-to
kg
chuckroast



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
chuckroast

12tspsalt

Seasonwithsaltandblackpepper

14tspblackpepper



mediumyellowonioncutinto
largechunks

Placeyellowonionontopofroastandsurroundroast
withcarrots



lb gcarrotspeeledand

cutinto-in cmpieces

PourbeefbrothandWorcestershiresauceovercarrotsand
sprinklegarlicoverroastandvegetables

Coverandcookonlowfortohours

cupbeefbroth
TBWorcestershiresauce
clovesgarlicminced

VariationForaheartyone-potmealincludeadditionalvegetables
suchasmediumredpotatoescutintobite-sizechunksand
mediumstalksceleryslicedPlacethevegetablesontheboomof
theslowcookerandthemeatontop

Pot roasts utilize large, tough cuts of beef, particularly the chuck. The brous meat slowly breaks
down as it braises in the slow cooker, turning that tough, chewy meat into a tender and avorful bite.
Slow cooking on high is not recommended for this cut.



Beef and Lamb Entres

Sunday Afternoon Pot Roast

Sunday Afternoon Pot Roast

Braised Beef Short Ribs



Beef and Lamb Entres

Yield

Slow-braisedbeefshortribsfallrighto
theboneforatendersucculentbeefdish
thatwarmsyoufromtheinsideout

TBoliveoil

minutes

CookTime

hours

Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookercombine
beefbrothWorcestershiresauceonionpowderand
garlicpowder



Seasonshortribswithsaltandblackpepperandplace
shortribsintheslowcookerbraisingliquids



Coverandcookonlowforhours

Servehot

tsponionpowder

tspsalt
12tspblackpepper

PrepTime

InalargeskilletoverhighheatheatoliveoilAddshortribs
andsearforaboutsecondspersideoruntilallexposed
meatisbrownedRemovefromheat

14cupWorcestershiresauce

tspgarlicpowder

rib



beefshortribs
cupsbeefbroth

ServingSize

ribs

VariationTheseshortribsareterricservedoverpolentaForan
extralayerofavorreplacecupbeefbrothwithcupredwine

Braising is typically reserved for tough cuts of meat. Traditional braising involves searing meat at a
high heat and then nishing in a pot with a liquid. Slow cookers are a perfect braising tool because
they can braise with a very low heat, allowing the tough collagen and bers in the meat to slowly
melt away.
You can buy short ribs boneless or bone-in. Both can be used in this recipe with the same
cooking time.

Braised Beef Short Ribs



Heartybeefribsaremadeeasyinthis
slowroastedversioncompletewitha
homemadehickory-smokedhoneygarlic
barbecuesauce

wholebeefribs

minutes

CookTime

hours

Inamediumbowlcombineketchupgarlichotsauce

honeymolassesbrownsugarliquidsmokecornstarch
Worcestershiresaucesoysaucesaltonionpowdergarlic
powderoreganobasilblackpeppercayenneandpaprika



Poursauceoverribsintheslowcookerbeingsureallribs
arecoatedwithsauce



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

Servehot

TBbrownsugar

TBcornstarch

PrepTime

14cuphoney

TBhickoryavorliquidsmoke

rib

Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplacebeef
ribsCutribstotandstackifnecessary

TBhotsauce

TBmolasses

ServingSize

ribs



cupsketchup

clovesgarlicminced

Yield

tspWorcestershiresauce

tspsoysauce

tspsalt

tsponionpowder

tspgarlicpowder

tspdriedoregano

tspdriedbasil
12tspblackpepper
14tspcayenne
14tsppaprika

Ribs have a tough membrane on the bottom or back side

that can create a chewy bite. You can remove it easily before
cooking. Turn the ribs face down, and rub your ngers along the
edge of a rib to release the membrane. It will easily loosen, and
you can pull the plastic-like strip o the ribs.
Cooking on high is not recommended for this cut.



Beef and Lamb Entres

Honey Garlic Barbecue

Beef Ribs

Honey Garlic Barbecue Beef Ribs



Midwestern Beef Brisket



Beef and Lamb Entres

Yield

Smokybrisketrubbedwithavorfulspices
makesforaheartymealyoudneverguess
camefromahumbleslowcooker

ServingSize

pounds
#%kilograms$
13pound
#grams$

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

 -or-lb
-tokg
beefbrisket



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
beefbrisket

TBliquidsmoke

PourliquidsmokeandWorcestershiresauceoverbrisket

14cupWorcestershiresauce



Inasmallbowlcombinesaltgarlicpowderchilipowder

paprikaonionpowderblackpepperandcayenneRub
spicemixtureovertopofbrisket



Topwithyellowonion

Coverandcookonlowfortohours



Servehot

tspsalt

tspgarlicpowder
12tspchilipowder
12tsppaprika
12tsponionpowder
12tspblackpepper
12tspcayenne

mediumyellowoniondiced

VariationYoucanadjustthespicerubusedonthemeattoyour
likingForaJewish-StyleBrisketusecupredwineinplaceofthe
liquidsmokeandinsteadoftheseasoningmixturecalledforinstep
rubthebrisketwithacombinationofteaspoonsaltteaspoon
garlicpowderteaspoondriedrosemaryteaspoondriedoregano
12teaspoonblackpepperand12teaspoondriedbasil

The brisket is perhaps one of the toughest cuts of beef because it comes from the cows pectoral
muscles, which support the majority of the cows weight. The tough connective tissue needs long, slow
cooking in order to yield a tender result. Cooking on high is not recommended for this cut.
In traditional American cooking, brisket is often barbecued long and slow, or smoked. Jewish cooking
calls for a braised method. Both styles can easily be replicated in the slow cooker.

Midwestern Beef Brisket



Tenderslowroastedlegoflambis
classicallypairedwiththeavorsof
rosemarylemonandgarlicforthissimple
slowcookedversionofatraditionally
elegantmeal

Yield

orpounds
#%tokilograms$

ServingSize

13pound
#grams$

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

 -to-lb-tokg
bone-inlegoflamb



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
legoflamb

Juiceofmediumlemons

Pourlemonjuiceoverlamb

clovesgarlicminced



Rublambwithgarlicrosemarysaltandblackpepper

TBdriedrosemary



Sprinkleyellowonionoverlamb

tspsalt

Coverandcookonlowfortohours

tspblackpepper



Servehot

largeyellowoniondiced

VariationForextraavorpour12cupredwineoverlambalongwith
lemonjuice

Leg of lamb is served both bone-in and in a boneless version. Either variety works well in this slow
cooker recipe because were not aiming for a rare or medium-rare doneness level, but rather a very
tender meat.
Boneless leg of lamb is often sold with a netting around it to help hold its shape while cooking.
You can leave on this netting because its designed to withstand the heat. However, do remove it
before serving.
Cooking on high is not recommended for this cut.



Beef and Lamb Entres

Leg of Lamb with Rosemary,

Lemon, and Garlic

Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Lemon, and Garlic



Triple Citrus Lamb Shanks



Beef and Lamb Entres

Tenderlambshankisslowlybraisedinthe
tangycitrusjuicesoforangelemonand
limeThevegetable-basedbraisingliquid
istartandavorfulandprovidesasaucy
additiontothesucculentlamb
TBoliveoil

mediumcelerystalks
nelydiced

largesweetonionminced
clovesgarlicminced
TBtomatopaste

cupchickenbroth

tspsalt

ServingSize

shanks
shank

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours



InalargeskilletoverhighheatheatoliveoilAddlamb
shanksandsearonallsidesforabout to
minutes

Inamediumbowlcombinecarrotscelerysweetonion

garlictomatopastechickenbrothsaltorangezestorange
juicelemonzestlemonjuicelimezestandlimejuice



Transfersearedlambshankstoa-to-quart  -to

 -literslowcookerandpourvegetablemixtureoverlamb



Coverandcookonlowforhours

ServehotStrainvegetablesfrombraisingliquidanduseasa
toppingforlamb

wholelambshanks
mediumcarrotspeeledand
nelydiced

Yield

VariationAdd12cupredwinetothebraisingliquidforapunch
ofavor

Zestof
mediumorange
Juiceof
mediumorange
Zestof
mediumlemon
Juiceof
mediumlemon
Zestof
mediumlime
Juiceof
mediumlime

A shank often weighs upward of 1 pound (450 grams), which

can make for quite a large serving size. Butchers sometimes cut
the shank in half for easier serving. If you feel the shank is too
large, use a fork to shred the meat from the bone, and serve it
in a large serving bowl with the strained vegetables and a little
braising liquid.
Cooking on high is not recommended for this cut.

Triple Citrus Lamb Shanks

Chapter 7

Chicken Dishes
Versatilechickeniseasytoprepareintheslow
cookerandbecausechickenisaleanmeatyoucan
cookitonthehighseingContrarytopopularbelief
poultrycaneasilydryouteveninthemoisture-rich
environmentoftheslowcookerTurkeyisnotorious
fordryingoutIfyoutryturkeyinaslowcookerusea
meatthermometerwhilecookingandcloselymonitor
itbecauseexactcookingtimesvarygreatlyamong
cutsandsize
Thechickenrecipesinthischapterareintendedfor
usein-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookers
Thesmallerendofthisrangeusestheshortend
ofthelistedcookingtimeswhilethelargerslow
cookersmightrequiretheentirerangeoftimelisted
Therecipesexcludingthewholechickencanallbe
doubledinalargerslowcookerNotethatbone-in
chickentakeslongertocookthanboneless

Deliciouslywholechickenismaderight
intheslowcookerforafauxrotisserie
chickenyoucanprepandforgetCrusted
withherbsandmoistenedbybuerthis
chickenistenderandmoist

Yield

orpoundsmeat
#to%kilograms$

ServingSize

13pound
#grams$

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

 -to-lb
-tokg
wholechicken



Removeanddiscardgibletsandneckpartsifanyfrom
cavityofchicken

14cupbu er

Usingyourngerloosenskinonchickenbyslidingitinat
bothendsDividebuerintosmallpiecesandinsertpieces
inbetweenskinandmeatofchicken



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
chickenbreastsidedown



CutlemonsinhalfandsqueezejuiceoverchickenStu
squeezedlemonrindsintochickencavity

Sprinklerosemaryoreganobasilsaltandblackpepper

overchicken



Coverandcookonlowforhoursorhighfor orhours

Removelemonrindsfromcavityandservehot

mediumlemons

tspdriedrosemary

tspdriedoregano

tspdriedbasil

tspsalt
12tspblackpepper

VariationThischickeniseasilyadaptablebyusingdierentspices
ForCajunChickenforexamplereplacetherosemaryoreganoand
basilwithtablespoonCajunseasoningspicemix

To avoid having the skin on the underside of the chicken melt in the juices, create a platform for the
chicken to rest on. Simply crumble four large pieces of aluminum foil into balls, and place the balls
on the bottom of the slow cooker. Set the chicken on top of the foil balls so it doesnt sits in any of
the juices.



Chicken Dishes

Herb-Roasted Whole
Chicken

Herb-Roasted Whole Chicken



Honey Chipotle Barbecue

Chicken Drumsticks



Chicken Dishes

Tenderdrumsticksaresimmeredina
honeychipotlebarbecuesauceThe
chipotlebringsbothheatandsmokiness
tothehomemadesauce

chickendrumsticks

14cuphoney

chipotlechileinadobosauce
nelychopped
tspapplecidervinegar

ServingSize

drumsticks
drumsticks

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
chickendrumsticks

Inasmallbowlwhisktogetherketchupbrownsugar

honeychipotlechileinadobosauceapplecidervinegar
Worcestershiresaucegarlicpowdersaltandblackpepper



Pourbarbecuesauceoverchicken



Coverandcookonlowfortohoursoronhighfor
or hours

Servehot

12cupketchup
14cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked

Yield

12tspWorcestershiresauce
12tspgarlicpowder
14tspsalt

pinchblackpepper

VariationYoucanuseanybone-inchickenpartsinplaceofthe
drumsticksThighswingsandbone-inchickenbreastsareallsuitable
Wingsrequirethelowerrangeofcookingtimebecausetheyresmall
whilebone-inbreastsrequirethemaximumduetotheirlargersize

Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are canned, smoked jalapeos. They have a distinct smoky avor
and are spicy, so recipes often call for only a small amount. You can store the leftovers in an airtight
container, like a resealable plastic storage bag, and freeze them for later use.
To increase the heat, you can add more chipotle chiles to this recipe. Taste as you add the chiles to be
sure you dont get it too hot.

Honey Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks



Bite-sizepiecesofchickenaregently
stewedinthissweetcurryTheavorsof
coconutandacidictomatoesbringoutthe
brightnotesofthesauce

lb
kgbonelessskinless
chickenbreastscutinto
-in
cmcubes
12largesweetoniondiced
clovesgarlicminced


-ozgcan
coconutmilk


-ozgcandiced
tomatoesdrained

 -ozgcantomatosauce

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
chickenbreastssweetonionandgarlic

Pourincoconutmilkdicedtomatoesandtomatosauce



Stirincurrypowdersugarandsalt



Coverandcookonlowfortohoursorhighfor
or hours

Servehot

VariationToincreasethelevelofspicinessinthecurryadd
teaspooncrushedredpepperakes

TBcurrypowder

TBsugar

tspsalt

Not all curry powders are created equal. Curry powder is a spice mixture with no set ingredients
or proportions. So every curry powder you buy will be dierent. Many curry blends found in the
United States and other Western countries commonly contain coriander, fenugreek, red pepper, and
turmeric. (Turmeric is the ingredient that gives curry powder its yellow coloring.) You can experiment
with dierent brands of curry powder to nd one to your liking.



Chicken Dishes

Coconut Chicken Curry

Coconut Chicken Curry



Chicken Cacciatore



Chicken Dishes

Chickenbreastisslowbraisedina
simmeringsauceoftomatoesonion
bellpepperandherbsThechicken
isdredgedandbrownedpriortoslow
cookingforanaddeddepthoftexture
andavor

Yield
ServingSize

chicken
breasts
12breast

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



Inashallowbowlstirtogetherall-purposeour
teaspoonsaltteaspoonbasilpaprikaand12teaspoon
blackpepper

Placechickenbreastsinourmixtureandturntocoat
eachside

tspblackpepper



 12-to34-lb.; - to g)

bonelessskinlesschicken
breaststrimmed

Inalargeskilletovermedium-highheatheatoliveoilAdd
chickenandsearforminutespersideTransfercooked
chickentoa-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker



Addyellowoniongarlicgreenbellpeppertomatoeswith

juiceremaining12teaspoonsaltremaining12teaspoon
basilremaining12teaspoonblackpepperandoreganoto
theslowcooker

clovesgarlicminced

largegreenbellpepperribs
andseedsremovedanddiced

Coverandcookonhighforor hoursoronlowfor
tohours



Servehottoppedwithsauce

cupall-purposeour

12tspsalt

12tspdriedbasil

tsppaprika

TBoliveoil

mediumyellowoniondiced


-ozgcandiced
tomatoeswithjuice
12tspdriedoregano

VariationWhenreadytoserveheatalargeskilletoverhigh
heatAddtablespoonoliveoilandounces gramssliced
buonmushroomsCookstirringoccasionallyfor minutesServe
mushroomsontopofhotchicken

Cacciatore is an Italian word that translates to hunter. It

refers to cooking a dish hunter style, which includes tomatoes,
onions, herbs, and bell peppers.

Chicken Cacciatore

Asweetsoy-basedglazethickensin
theslowcookerandsoaksintotender
chickenbreastsforasucculentand
avorfulversionoftheclassicJapaneseinspireddish
 12-to34-lb.; - to g)
bonelessskinlesschicken
breaststrimmed

12cupsoysauce
14cupricevinegar
clovesgarlicminced

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
chickenbreasts

Inasmallbowlwhisktogethercornstarchsugargingerand

crushedredpepperakes



WhiskinsoysaucericevinegarandgarlicPourglaze

overchicken



Coverandcookonlowfortohoursorhighfor
or hours

Sliceandservehotwithrice

12tspgroundginger
14tspcrushedred
pepperakes

PrepTime



TBcornstarch
12cupsugar

ServingSize

chicken
breasts
12breast

Yield

VariationYoucanuse poundskilogramwholechickenthighs

poundskilogramdrumsticksor poundskilogramwingsin
placeofchickenbreastsServewithglazedrizzledovertop

Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent in this recipe. If mixed with liquid on its own, it can cause
lumps to form. If you mix the ne-powdered cornstarch with the sugar and spices beforehand, it can
easily incorporate into the sauce without clumping together.



Chicken Dishes

Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken



Chicken Tikka Masala



Chicken Dishes

Tenderchunksofchickenaresimmeredin
aspicytomato-basedsauceandavored
withgarammasalaHeavycreamgivesthis
sensationalsauceanaddedrichness

lb
kgbonelessskinless
chickenbreastscutinto
-in
cmcubes

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
chickenbreasts

Stiringarlicjalapeopaprikacumingarammasalatomato

saucetomatopasteandsalt

jalapeostemremoved
andminced



Coverandcookonlowfortohoursoronhighfor
or hours

TBpaprika



Whenreadytoservestirinheavywhippingcreamand
garnishwithcilantro

clovesgarlicminced

tspcumin
tspgarammasala
 -ozgcans
tomatosauce
TBtomatopaste

12tspsalt

cupheavywhippingcream
12cupchoppedfreshcilantro

Tikka is a word used in Indian and Pakistani cuisine to denote chunks of meat in a spice marinade.
You can use this same sauce mixture over lamb or the Indian cheese paneer, or make a vegetable
version using cauliower.
Garam masala is an Indian spice mixture of cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon,
cloves, and nutmeg. The whole spices are toasted and ground into a distinctly avorful mixture.
Garam masala is sold in the spice section of most grocery stores.

Chicken Tikka Masala



Asweetorangesauceenvelopesbitesizepiecesofchickenforaslowcooked
versionofthepopularrestaurantdish

Yield

cups

ServingSize

12cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

lb
kgbonelessskinless
chickenbreaststrimmed



Cutchickenbreastsintobite-sizepiecesandplaceina-to
-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker

mediumorange

13cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked

UsingazesterorasmallgraterzestorangeYouneedabout
or tablespoonszestSetasidezest



Sliceorangeinto14-inch -millimeterslicesSetaside

tspcornstarch



Inasmallbowlwhisktogetherbrownsugarcornstarch

gingerandcrushedredpepperakes

Whiskinorangejuiceorangezestricevinegarand

soysaucePoursauceoverchickenandplaceorange
slicesontop



Coverandcookonlowfortohoursoronhighfor
or hours

Whenreadytoservediscardorangeslicesandserve

chickenhotoverrice

tspgroundginger

tspcrushedredpepperakes

cuporangejuice
14cupricevinegar
TBsoysauce

Topping the chicken with

orange slices not only uses
the esh of the orange
after zesting, but also helps
keep any exposed chicken
moist and infuses the sauce
with even more sweet
orange avor.



Chicken Dishes

VariationUse poundskilogramwholechickenthighs

poundskilogramdrumsticksor poundskilogramwings
inplaceofchickenbreastsServethemwholewithorangeglaze
drizzledovertop

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken



Moroccan Chicken Thighs



Chicken Dishes

Thesechickenthighsarecookedbetween
bedsoftartandtangylemonslicesand
coatedwithaboldMoroccan-stylespice
mixtureThelemonandbuerensurea
moistandtenderpieceofchicken

Yield
ServingSize

thighs
thigh

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

mediumlemonssliced18in

mmthick



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerlayerhalfof
lemonslicesPlacechickenthighsontop

chickenthighs

Inasmallbowlcombinepaprikacuminturmericcayenne

saltcinnamonandgingerSprinkleoverchickenthighs



Cutbuerinto12-tablespoonpiecesandplacepiece

ontopofeachchickenthigh



Coverandcookonlowfortohoursorhighfor
or hours

Servehot

tsppaprika
12tspcumin
14tspturmeric
14tspcayenne
14tspsalt
18tspgroundcinnamon
18tspgroundginger
TBbu er

VariationForMexican-SpicedChickenuselimesinplaceofthe
lemonsInsteadofspiceslistedinstep use teaspoonscumin
teaspoonchilipowder12teaspooncayenne12teaspoongarlic
powder12teaspoonsaltand18teaspoongroundcloves

For a crispy skin on the chicken, remove the lemon slices after cooking and place the chicken on a
baking sheet. Place under an oven broiler preheated to high for 2 to 5 minutes or until the skin is
crispy. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Moroccan Chicken Thighs



Layersofcreamygreenchilechickenand
ourtortillasareslowcookedcasserolestyleAddsomemeltedcheeseandyou
havearichanddecadentenchilada
dinnerslowcookerstyle

Yield
ServingSize

slices
slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



InamediumsaucepanoverlowheatmeltbuerIncrease
heattomediumaddgarlicandcookforseconds

Whiskinall-purposeourchilipowdercuminandsaltto

formapaste



Pourinchickenbrothincreaseheattohighandwhiskuntil

brothreachesasimmerandthickensRemovefromheat
andtransferbrothtoalargebowl

cupschickenbroth



cupschickencooked
andshredded

Addchickenyellowonionsourcreamandgreenchileswith

liquidtobrothandstirtocombine

Setasideabout14cupsauce

mediumyellowoniondiced



Place tortillasintheboomofa-to-quart  -to

 -literovalslowcookeroverlappingtheminthemiddle

Ifyoureusingaroundslowcookeronlyusetortillain
eachlayer

Toptortillaswith14chickenmixtureandtopchickenwith

14cupMontereyjackcheeseRepeatlayeringwithchicken
layersToplastlayerwithnallayeroftortillasandspread
reserved spoonfulssauceoverlastlayerjustenoughto
wettortillasTopwithremainingcup
cheese



Coverandcookonhighforor hoursoronlowfor
tohours



Cutintoslicesandservehotasisortoppedwithadollop
ofsourcreamandchoppedfreshcilantroifdesired

TBbu er
clovesgarlicminced
13cupall-purposeour

tspchilipowder

tspcumin

tspsalt

cupsourcream
 -oz

gcansdicedgreen
chileswithliquid

 12-incmourtortillas
cupsshreddedMonterey
jackcheese



Chicken Dishes

Green Chile Chicken

Enchilada Casserole

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chapter 8

Pork Main Dishes

Porksoaksupavorasitcooksmakingitaterric
candidateforlowandslowcookingThelongcook
timemaximizestheamountofavorthemeat
cantakeon
Youcancookleancutsoneitherhighorlowbut
toughercutsworkbestonlow

Apple Pork Roast



Pork Main Dishes

Yield

Sweetapplesandonionssurround
suppleporkinthisslowcookedroast
thathighlightstheavorsoffall

ServingSize

orpounds#%to
kilograms$pork
12to13pound#to
grams$pork

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

 -or-lb
-tokg
porkroast



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
porkroast

mediumapplescoredhalved

andquartered

Surroundroastwithapplesandpourapplejuiceovertop



Sprinklebrownsugarandsaltoverroastandtopwith
sweetonion

TBbrownsugar



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

tspsalt

Sliceandservehotwithapplesandonions

12cupapplejuice

largesweetonionhalved
andsliced

VariationYoucanusebone-inthick-cutporkchopsinplaceofthe
roastinthisrecipeThecooktimeisthesame

You have many choices when it comes to pork roasts. Pork loin and sirloin roasts are leaner cuts that
wont shred as easily, allowing you to slice the roast to serve it. Shoulder and butt roasts are marbled
with fat and will shred easily after a long, slow cooking process.

Apple Pork Roast



Thesetenderfall-o-the-boneribs
aresuretopleaseanymeatloverThe
strawberry-chipotlebarbecuesaucestews
withthemeatforasucculentsweetand
spicybiteofdelicatejuicymeat
TBoliveoil

cupsstrawberrieshulled

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

Addgarlicandsautforseconds



Stirinstrawberrieschipotlechilesketchupbrownsugar

Worcestershiresaucegroundmustardandblackpepper
IncreaseheattohighandbringtoaboilReduceheatto
medium-lowandsimmerforminutes



TransfertoablenderorafoodprocessoredwithanS
bladeandblenduntilsmooth

Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplaceribsIf
racksaretoolargetotinyourslowcookercuttheminhalf
Poursauceoverribs



Coverandcookonlowforhours

Servehot

TBWorcestershiresauce

12tspblackpepper
racksporkloinbabybackribs

12rack

cupketchup

tspgroundmustard

ServingSize

Inalargesaucepanovermedium-highheatheatolive
oilAddsweetonionandsautstirringoccasionallyfor
minutes

chipotlechilesinadobosauce

23cupbrownsugar
tightlypacked

racks



largesweetoniondiced
clovesgarlicminced

Yield

VariationYoucanuseanybarbecuesauceyoulikeinthisrecipe
includingtheothersincludedinthisbook

Give slow cooked ribs that extra grilled touch by brushing the cooked ribs with additional barbecue
sauce and placing them under a broiler for a few minutes until the sauce caramelizes, bubbles, and
darkens. Or brush them with the extra sauce, wrap them in aluminum foil, and place them on an
outdoor grill for 5 to 7 minutes.



Pork Main Dishes

Strawberry-Chipotle
Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

Strawberry-Chipotle Barbecue Baby Back Ribs



Dijon-Crusted Pork
Tenderloin



Pork Main Dishes

Yield

TheconcentratedtangyavorsofDijon
mustardformaavorfulcrustonthiscut
oftenderloin

ServingSize

slices
orslices

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

to(hours


-lbgporktenderloin



Seasonporktenderloinwithsaltandblackpepper

12tspsalt

RuboutsideoftenderloinwithDijonmustardandplace
tenderloinina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker



Coverandcookonhighfororhoursoronlowfor 
to
hours



Lettenderloinrestforminutes

Sliceinto12-inch-centimeterslicesandservehot

14tspblackpepper
TBDijonmustard

VariationForaspicycrustedtenderloincoattheoutsideofthe
meatwith tablespoonschipotlechilipowderorchipotlechiles
inadobosauceminced12teaspoongarlicpowder12teaspoon
onionpowder12teaspoonsaltand tablespoonsbrownsugarfora
sweetnote

Pork tenderloins are quite small, so you can easily double this recipe. Lay the tenderloins in a single
layer, side by side in the slow cooker, and cook as directed.

Dijon-Crusted Pork Tenderloin



Thisslowcookerversionofthe
islandfavoriteistenderandmoist
Theliquidsmokeprovidesthedeep
pitsmokedavorandthesaltbrings
anislandtasteofthesea

 -or-lb
-tokg
bonelessporkbu or
shoulderroast
TBliquidsmoke

TBseasalt

Yield

orpounds#%
tokilograms$pork

ServingSize

14 to 13 pound (
to  grams) pork

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
porkroast

Pourliquidsmokeoverroastandseasonwithseasalt



Coverandcookonlowhours



Shredmeatwithaforkandservehot

VariationForamoreauthenticavoruseHawaiianpinksaltifyou

haveaccesstoit

Kalua refers to a traditional Hawaiian cooking method in which food is cooked in an underground
oven. Hot rocks are used as a heat source, and banana leaves provide a lining. The heat is low, the
cooking process is longmuch like slow cookingand the item being cooked soaks up a smoky
avor during the process. You can enjoy kalua pork many ways. Eat it plain with rice and/or
traditional Hawaiian accompaniments like poi or poke. Hawaiian sweet rolls are often used to make a
kalua sandwich.



Pork Main Dishes

Hawaiian Kalua Pork

Hawaiian Kalua Pork

Killer Carnitas



Pork Main Dishes

Thistendershreddedporkpacksa
boldavorthankstothecuminandchili
powderandthecayennebringsjust
enoughheattoaddalilekickCookedin
vegetableoilthismeatisultratenderand
indulgent

lb kgporkbu roast

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Inamediumbowlcombinecuminchilipowdergarlic

powdersaltcayenneclovesandvegetableoil



PourspicedoiloverporkroastandstirtocoatTuckbay
leavesdownintooil



Coverandcookonlowfortohoursoruntilmeatiseasily
shreddedwithafork

Strainoilfrommeatremovebayleavesandshredmeat

completelybeforeserving

tspgroundcloves

bayleaves

12 cup

tspsalt

cupsvegetableoil

ServingSize

Trimporkroastofexcessfatandsliceinto14-inch-thick
 -centimeterpiecesdiscardinganylargedepositsoffat
Placetrimmedmeatina-to-quart  -to
 -liter
slowcooker

TBchilipowder

12tspcayenne

cups



TBgroundcumin

tspgarlicpowder

Yield

VariationAdd12cuporangejuicewithvegetableoilforaregional
variationofcarnitas

Carnitas, or little meats, is a popular Mexican braised pork. You can serve the tender, shredded
meat as a dish by itself, or use it in tacos, burritos, tamales, or tortas. You dont need much to dress up
this avorful meat. A taco only needs some fresh cilantro, diced onion, and diced tomato on a corn or
our tortilla to bring a big, bold taco bite.

Killer Carnitas



Makingadelicioushamcouldntbe
anyeasierthanthisvibranttangy
andsweetglazedham

Yield

orservingsper
pound#grams$

ServingSize

13 to 12 pound (
to  grams)

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

 -to-lb-tokgfully
cookedbone-insmokedham



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplaceham
cutsidedown

cuporangejuice

Inamediumbowlstirtogetherorangejuicebalsamic

vinegarbrownsugarandsaltPourglazeoverham



Coverandcookonlowfor tohoursorapproximately
hourperpound gramsham



Servehot

12cupbalsamicvinegar
12cupbrownsugar
tightlypacked

tspsalt

Its important to ensure the ham you buy ts in your slow cooker. Theres no shame in bringing a small
measuring tape with you to the grocery store to measure the hams before you buy one. The slow
cooker lid must be able to rest securely on the rim of the stoneware insert, so plan accordingly.



Pork Main Dishes

Orange-Balsamic
Glazed Ham

Orange-Balsamic Glazed Ham



Smothered Pork Chops



Pork Main Dishes

Yield

Flavorfulgravyandcookedonionsprovide
thesmotheringgravyforthesethickand
tenderporkchopsSpoononthegravyfor
asaucyporkdinner

ServingSize

chops
chop

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

 12-to
-in
-tocmthick
bone-inporkchops



Seasonbothsidesofporkchopswithsaltandblackpepper
Placechopsina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker

tspsalt

Inasmallbowlcombinecornstarchandwater

12tspblackpepper



Stircornstarchmixtureintochickenbrothandstirinonion
powderandgarlicpowderPourgravyaroundporkchopsin
theslowcooker



Topchopswithsweetonions

Coverandcookonhighforor hoursoronlowfor
tohours



Servehotsmotheredwithgravyandonions

TBcornstarch

TBwater

cupchickenbroth
tsponionpowder
tspgarlicpowder
largesweetonionshalved
andsliced

Bone-in pork chops are preferable to boneless in this recipe because theyre harder to dry out.
The bone helps the meat retain moisture and slows the cooking process, resulting in a moist and
tender slow cooked chop.

Smothered Pork Chops



Chapter 9

Versatile
Vegetables
Inadditiontosoeningtoughcutsofmeattheslow
cookercantransformvegetablesthatrequirelong
cookingtimeslikeartichokesandpotatoesWith
aslowcookerandafewhoursyoullgetdelicious
vegetabledishesthataresuretoplease

Getthegourmetfeelofstuedartichokes
withthehelpoftheslowcooker
SeasonedbreadcrumbsandParmesan
cheeselltheinterioroftheartichokes
toppingtheheartwithbuerygoodness

Yield

artichokes

ServingSize

artichoke

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

largewholeartichokes

cupbreadcrumbs

cup shredded
Parmesan cheese
 cloves garlic, minced

tsp. dried basil



CutostemsofartichokessotheysituprightTrimoanysharp
leaftipsusingapairofkitchenscissors

Usingalargespoonscoopoutanddiscardartichokecenter
chokesorhairs



InamediumbowlcombinebreadcrumbsParmesancheese

garlicbasilandsaltStirinmeltedbuer



Evenlydividebreadcrumbmixtureamongartichokesand
spoonintohollowed-outcenters

Pourwaterintotheboomofa-to-quart  -to

 -literslowcookerenoughtocovertheboomby12inch

centimeterStandartichokesinwater



Coverandcookonlowfor tohoursoronhighfor
orhours

Toeatscoopdownthroughbreadcrumbmixturetoheartso
youenjoyaspoonfulofbothstungandartichokeAsyou
makeyourwaytothecenterheartpeelbackandeateshfrom
tipsofleavesbyscrapingitowithyourteeth

14tspsalt
12cupbu ermelted

The artichokes might

turn brown a bit after you
hollow out the centers.
To prevent this, rub the
exposed artichoke heart
with a little lemon juice
immediately after cutting.



Versatile Vegetables

VariationAdd12cupchoppedsun-driedtomatoestothe
breadcrumbmixture

Stued Artichokes

Stued Artichokes

Country-Style Green Beans



Versatile Vegetables

Thelowandslowmethodaslowcooker
oersproducessoandtendergreen
beanssmotheredinonionwithjustahint
ofsmokyham

12lb gfreshgreen

beansendstrimmed

cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Ina-to-quart-to  -literslowcookertosstogether

greenbeansyellowonionsaltgarliccrushedredpepper
akesandblackpepper

Usingaknifemakeseveralslashesacrosssurfaceofham
hockAddhamtotheslowcookerburrowingitdowninto
greenbeans



Coverandcookonlowfortohours



Removeanddiscardhamhockbeforeservinggreenbeans

clovesgarlicminced
14tspcrushedred
pepperakes

ServingSize

cups



mediumyellowoniondiced
12tspsalt

Yield

14tspblackpepper

 -ozghamhock

VariationForavegetarianversionyoucanomitthehamhock

When purchasing fresh green beans, avoid beans that are shriveled or limp. To prepare them for
cooking, either snap or trim o the ends and discard them. You can then either snap the beans in half
or leave them long.

Country-Style Green Beans



Collardgreensgetalowandslow
treatmentinthisspicydishThesouthern
leafygreensareslowlysimmeredina
avorfulbrothuntiltheleavesaretasty
andtender

Yield

cups

ServingSize

12 cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

lb gcollardgreens

stemsremovedand
roughlychopped



Ina-to-quart-to  -literslowcookercombine

collardgreensyellowoniongarlicsaltblackpepperand
crushedredpepperakes

mediumyellowoniondiced

Pourinchickenbroth

clovesgarlicminced



Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoronlowfor
tohours

tspsalt
12tspblackpepper
12tspcrushedred
pepperakes

VariationForasmokyhamavoraddahamhocktotheslowcooker
whilecookingRemoveanddiscarditbeforeserving

cupschickenbroth

Collard greens are in the same family as cabbage and broccoli. The leaves are quite thick, which
means they need a long cook time to become tender. The stems, although edible, are particularly
tough and can end up chewy. To remove the stems, simply use a sharp knife to cut them out.



Versatile Vegetables

Southern Collard Greens

Southern Collard Greens



Corn on the Cob



Versatile Vegetables

Summertimecornonthecobhasnever
beeneasierSimplyseasonwrapand
cookandyougetsweetbuer-soaked
cornthatsreadytoeatrightoutofthe
slowcooker

Yield
ServingSize

ears
ear

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

mediumearscornshucked



Tearo -inch -centimeterpiecesofaluminumfoil

TBbu erso+ened

Placeearofcornoneachpieceofaluminumfoil

12tspsalt



Smeartablespoonsoenedbuerovereachearofcorn
andseasoncornwithsaltandblackpepper



Wrapupeacheartightlyinthefoilandplacewrappedears
ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker

Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoronlowfor
or hours

12tspblackpepper

VariationThisrecipeiseasytochangewithalmostanyseasoning
ForChiliandLimeCornontheCobseasoneachbueredcob
with12teaspoonchilipowderandsqueezelimejuiceovertop
beforewrappingForCurryCornontheCobseasoneachbuered
cobwith12teaspooncurrypowderand18teaspoonsaltbefore
wrappingForCoconutLimeCornontheCobbrusheachcobwith
tablespoonmeltedcoconutoilinsteadofbuerandthensqueeze
limejuiceovereachcobbeforewrappingForMexicanStreet
CornontheCobcombine14cupmayonnaise14cupsourcream
12cupcrumbledfetaorcotijacheese12teaspoonchilipowder
and clovescrushedgarlicandspreadmixtureovereachcob
beforewrapping

When choosing ears of corn, look for ones with bright green husks. Peel back a little of the husk,
exposing just the tip of the cob, to check the corn kernels. The kernels should have a fresh yellow or
white color and be nice and plump. Avoid ears with dry or discolored kernels.

Corn on the Cob



Inthiseasyslowcookedcorndishwithits

creamytextureandsweettastecreamed
cornbecomesadecadenttreat

Yield

cups

ServingSize

12 cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

cupsfrozencorn
kernelsthawed



Ina-to-quart-to  -literslowcookercombinecorn

milksugarandsalt

cupmilk

Cutcreamcheeseandbuerinto12-inch -centimeter
cubesandplaceontopofcorn



Coverandcookonhighfor orhours



Stirbeforeservinghot

TBsugar
12tspsalt
oz gcreamcheese
12cupbu er

Why wait 2 or 3 hours for this recipe to cook when you can just open a can of cream corn? The two
are quite dierent. Canned cream-style corn is partially pured to create a soupy sweet corn mixture
with the milk, or juice from the corn. With this recipe, plenty of butter and cream cheese combine
for a truly decadent cream base for the sweet corn.



Versatile Vegetables

Creamed Corn

Creamed Corn



Ratatouille



Versatile Vegetables

ThisversionofthetraditionalFrenchdish
slowcooksfreshandavorfulveggies
todeliciousgoodnesswithverylile
additionalavoringGarlicsaltand
pepperareenoughtoshowcasethe
naturalavorsofthevegetables

mediumeggplant
peeledanddiced

mediumtomatoes
hulledanddiced

mediumyellowoniondiced

ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



Ina-to-quart-to  -literslowcookercombine

eggplantzucchinigreenbellpeppertomatoesyellow
oniontomatosaucegarlicsaltandblackpepper

Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoronlowfor
or hours

mediumzucchinidiced

largegreenbellpepperribs
andseedsremovedanddiced

Yield

VariationInsteadofdicingtheingredientsyoucouldslicethem
thinlyandcreatealayeredversionofthedishalternatingslicesofthe
variousvegetables

 -ozgcantomatosauce
clovesgarlicminced

tspsalt
12tspblackpepper

Ratatouille is usually served as a side dish, but it also can be a main dish, especially when
accompanied by bread or pasta. You could use it as a crostini topping, too. Simply top a slice of a
crusty French loaf bread with a spoonful of ratatouille. You can even add a bit of shredded Parmesan
cheese on top and toast it under a broiler for a few minutes, just until browned.

Ratatouille

Thesesummervegetableshaveasmoky
straight-o-the-grillavorthankstoliquid
smokeThissuper-easysideisperfectfor
asummerbarbecueorpicnic

pt mlcherrytomatoes

largeredbellpeppersribs
andstemsremovedandcut
into
-in cmchunks

cups

ServingSize

34 cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



Ina-to-quart-to  -literslowcookercombine

cherrytomatoeszucchiniyellowonionandred
bellpeppers

Seasonwithsaltandblackpepperpourinoliveoiland
liquidsmokeandstirtocoat



Coverandcookonhighfor hoursoronlowforor
hoursorjustuntilvegetablesaretender

mediumzucchiniends
removedhalvedandsliced

mediumyellowonioncutinto

-in cmchunks

Yield

12tspsalt
14tspblackpepper
TBoliveoil

tspliquidsmoke

Zucchini is abundant during the summer months, and home gardeners often give it away to friends
and neighbors by the bushel. The thick stem on the top end of the zucchini is inedible and should be
cut o. You can leave on the skins or peel them o. Its better that the skins be left on for slow cooking
because the thick skin holds the soft esh together.



Versatile Vegetables

Roasted Summer
Vegetable Medley

Roasted Summer Vegetable Medley



Cheesy Bacon and

Ranch Potatoes



Versatile Vegetables

Potatoescoatedwiththespicesof
traditionalranchdressingandtoppedwith
baconmakeadeliciousdishyoulllove
Cheeseandbuermilknishitofora
creamyandavorfulpotatoside

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

to(hours



Placebaconinaroom-temperatureskilletsetovermedium
heatandcookforminutesFlipoverbaconandcookfor

tomoreminutesoruntilbaconiscrispyTransferbacon
toapapertowelcoveredplatetodrain

Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookercombine
redpotatoesyellowonionparsleydillsaltgarlicpowder
onionpowderchivesblackpepperandoliveoil

tspsalt



Crumblecookedbaconovertopofpotatomixture

12tspgarlicpowder



Coverandcookonhighfororhoursoronlowforor

hoursoruntilpotatoesaretender

Stircheddarcheeseandbuermilkintohotpotatoestop
withgreenonionsandservehot

lb gbacon

mediumredpotatoescutinto

-in cmcubes

mediumyellowoniondiced

TBdriedparsley

tspdrieddill

12tsponionpowder
12tspdriedchives
14tspblackpepper
TBoliveoil

VariationYoucanomitthebaconforavegetarian-friendlyversion

cupsshredded
cheddarcheese
12 cupbu ermilk
12cupslicedgreenonions
greenpartsonly

Starting the bacon in a cold pan lets the fat loosen up and
ensures the bacon cooks more evenly. Adding bacon to a
hot pan can result in scorching. Cooking bacon until crisp
before adding it to the slow cooker keeps the bacon from
getting too soggy during the slow cooking process. In this
dish, the bacon is crumbled over the top so it doesnt get
additional cooking time down in liquids where it would
become soggy. Keeping the bacon up on top helps it
remain crisp.

Cheesy Bacon and Ranch Potatoes



Inthisbueryhoneymustardpotatodish
redpotatoesarecoatedintheacidicand
slightlyspicyavorsofDijonmustard
Honeyaddsanicesweetnote

mediumredpotatoescutinto

-in cmpieces

14cuphoney

ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

to(hours



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookercombine
redpotatoesyellowonionbuerhoneyDijonmustard
oreganosaltandblackpepper

Coverandcookonhighfororhoursoronlowforor

hoursoruntilpotatoesaretender



Stirandservehot

mediumyellowoniondiced
14cupbu er

Yield

TBDijonmustard

tspdriedoregano

tspsalt
12tspblackpepper

Does it really matter what kind of onion you use in this recipe? Yes and no. Yellow onions and sweet
onions are the most versatile, and both work really well in the slow cooker. Yellow onions produce
a mild onion avor after the slow cooking process, sweet onions produce a mild onion avor plus a
slightly sweet note, and white onions produce a sharper onion avor and dont soften as much. Red
onions are best eaten raw.



Versatile Vegetables

Honey MustardRoasted
Potatoes

Honey MustardRoasted Potatoes



Creamy Whipped Potatoes



Versatile Vegetables

Buerbuermilkandcreamcheeseadd

totheavorandcreaminessoftheseslow
cookermashedpotatoesthatarewhipped
toadeliciouslysmoothtexture

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

to(hours

largerussetpotatoes
peeledandcubed



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
russetpotatoes

cupschickenbroth

Pourinchickenbroth

12cupbu er



Coverandcookonlowfor orhoursoronhighor
hoursoruntilpotatoesaretender



Drainexcessliquidfrompotatoes

Usinganelectricmixeronhighspeedwhippotatoesfor
about minutesintheslowcooker



Addbuercreamcheesebuermilkandsaltontop

ofpotatoes

Coverandcookonhighformorehourtoallowbuerand
creamcheesetomelt



Whippotatoesforsecondsgarnishwithgreenonionsif
usingandserve

oz gcreamcheese

cupbu ermilk

12tspsalt
14cupgreenonionsgreen
partsonlysliced optional

VariationForGarlicWhippedPotatoesaddclovesgarlic
mincedwiththebuer

Whipping the potatoes instead of mashing them produces a much smoother texture with little to no
chunks. The cream cheese and butter in this recipe help create a smooth and creamy texture.

Creamy Whipped Potatoes



Thin-slicedpotatoesbaskinacreamy
sauceenhancedbytheearthyavorof
nutmegTheslowcookeristheperfect
cookingtoolforthistenderandcreamy
potatoclassic

largerussetpotatoespeeled

12cupfreshlygrated
Parmesancheese

14tspblackpepper

cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Slicerussetpotatoesintothinslicesapproximately18inch
millimetersthickPlaceslicesinalargebowl

Pourheavycreamoverpotatoesandgentlystiringarlic
Parmesancheesenutmegsaltandblackpepperto
coatpotatoes



Pourpotatoesintoa-to-quart  -to
 -liter
slowcooker



Coverandcookonlowfortohoursoronhighfor
orhours

12tspgroundnutmeg
12tspsalt

ServingSize

cups



cupheavycream
clovesgarlicminced

Yield

VariationForextracheesinessaddcupgratedcheddarcheeseon
topduringthelasthourofcooking

The easiest way to slice or scallop potatoes is using a food processor. It can take less than a minute to
scallop the potatoes for this recipe. A mandoline is also handy and easily creates thin, even slices. If
you dont have either of these tools, try using the slicing side of a cheese grater, rubbing the potatoes
against the slicer for thin slices. A knife is the most dicult tool to use because slicing potatoes thin
enough to be scalloped requires a very sharp knife and precision.



Versatile Vegetables

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Sweet Potato Casserole



Versatile Vegetables

Buerysweetpotatoesareseasoned
withsugarandvanillaextractandtopped
withapecanstreuselThecombinationof
crunchycrustandcreamywhippedsweet
potatoesmakesthisafavoritealmostdessertsidedish

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

mediumsweetpotatoes
peeledandcubed



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplacesweet
potatoesPourinwater

cupswater

Coverandcookonhighfororhoursorlowfor 
orhours



Drainexcessliquidfromsweetpotatoes



Usinganelectricmixeronhighspeedwhippotatoesfor
about minutesoruntilsmoothWhipinsugarsaltbuer
milkandvanillaextract

12tsp
vanillaextract

12cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked

Smoothwhippedsweetpotatoesintotheboomofthe
slowcooker



Inasmallbowlandusingapastrycuercuttogetherbrown

sugarall-purposeourandbueruntilmixtureresembles
cornmealStirinchoppedpecansandsprinklepecan
mixtureoversweetpotatoes

Coverandcookonhighfor hours



Servehot

12cupsugar
12tsp
salt
TB
buer
12cupmilk

13cupall-purposeour
TB
buersoened
12cupchoppedpecans

A pastry cutter is a handheld kitchen tool consisting of several strips of parallel metal or blades
attached to a handle. Its most often used to cut fat into our. If you dont have a pastry cutter, you can
use two butter knives instead. Hold one butter knife in each hand with the tips in the dough, crossed
near the handles. Quickly cut the knives parallel to each other, moving them in opposite directions.
Repeat quickly, moving throughout the dough, cutting the butter into the our and, in this recipe, the
brown sugar.

Sweet Potato Casserole



Thesweetnessoffreshbeetssweet
potatoesandsweetonionscombinein
thissavorysideGarlicandblackpepper
counteractthesweetnessmakingthisa
memorabledish

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

mediumfreshbeetstops
removedpeeledandcubed



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookercombine
beetssweetpotatoesandsweetonion

mediumsweetpotatoes
peeledandcubed

Pourinoliveoilandstirinbrownsugargarlicpowdersalt

andblackpepper

largesweetoniondiced



Coverandcookonhighfororhoursorhighforor

hoursoruntilpotatoesandbeetsaretender

TB
oliveoil
TB
brownsugar
tsp
garlicpowder
tsp
salt
12tsp
blackpepper

Fresh beets will stain everything they touch. Pink hands and cutting boards are common after cooking
beets, as are stained shirts. Most stains can be rinsed away easily, but some people have been known
to have a pink tint to their ngers for up to a day after cutting beets. If this is a concern, you can wear
gloves to protect your hands and an apron to protect your clothes.



Versatile Vegetables

Roasted Beets n Sweets

Roasted Beets n Sweets



Chapter 10

Pleasing Pastas,
Rice, and Beans
Whetheritsamaindishorasidedishtheslowcooker
turnspastasriceandbeansintoeasycookingIn
someofthepastarecipesinthischapterthenoodles
cookdirectlyintheslowcookerwhileotherscall
forcookingthepastaonthestoveaccordingtothe
packagedirectionsWithpastasthataretraditionally
bakedlikelasagnaandmacaroniandcheesethe
noodlescancookintheslowcookerSauce-based
dishesarebestservedoverfreshlycookedpastato
avoidmushynoodles
Usingslowcookerlinersorliningtheslowcookerwith
aluminumfoilisparticularlyusefulforpastasandrice
topreventsticking

Classic Italian Lasagna



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Layersofsaucysausageandgroundbeef
ameltycombinationoffourdierent
cheeseslasagnapastaandItalianspices
makethisaclassicdishwiththeeaseof
theslowcooker
lb
ggroundbeef

clovesgarlicminced

12cupshredded
Parmesancheese

tohours

Scoopaspoonfulofsaucemixtureintotheboomofa-to
-quart  -to
 -literovalslowcooker



Inasmallbowlwhisktogetherricoacheeseegg

andparsley

Place lasagnapastasheetsparallelintheboomofthe
slowcookerBreakanotherpastasheetinhalfandplaceon
theendsoftheovalPastasheetswillexpandastheycook
Topwith13ricoamixturefollowedby14saucemixtureand
cupmozzarellacheese



Nextlayerpastasheetsasbeforetoppedby13ricoa

mixture14saucemixtureandprovolonecheese

Finallylayerpastasheetsasbeforetoppedbyremaining

ricoacheese14saucemixtureandcupmozzarella



Topwithremainingpastasheetsandremainingsauce
mixtureSprinklewithremainingcupmozzarellaand
Parmesancheese



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

TB
driedparsley

slicesprovolonecheese

CookTime



largeegg

cupsshredded
mozzarellacheese

minutes

Stiringarlicsaltbasiloreganoandmarinarasauce

oz
gricoacheese

oven-readylasagna
pastasheets

PrepTime

 tsp. dried oregano

 cups marinara sauce

slice

Inalargeskilletovermedium-highheatcookgroundbeef
groundsausageandyellowonionstirringoccasionallyfor

tominutesoruntilmeatisbrownedDrainanyexcessfat
fromthepan

tsp
salt
tsp
driedbasil

ServingSize

slices



lb
gground
porksausage
 medium yellow onion, diced

Yield



Cutintoslicesandservehot

VariationForSpinachLasagnaaddounces  gramsfrozen

spinachthawedandthoroughlydrainedevenlydividedontopof
eachricoalayer

Classic Italian Lasagna



Ahomemadecheese-lledwhitesauce
isthebasisforthislayeredvegetable
lasagnastarringartichokespinachand
sun-driedtomatoes

Yield
ServingSize

slices
 slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

12cupbuer



Inalargesaucepanoverlowheatmeltbuer

mediumyellowoniondiced

Increaseheattomedium-highstirinyellowonionandsaut

stirringoccasionallyforaboutminutes



Addgarlicandcookforaboutmoreminute



Stirinall-purposeourandsalttoformathickpaste

Slowlystirinvegetablebrothandmilkbringtoaboiland

simmerforsecondstoallowsaucetothickenRemove
fromheat

cupsshredded
mozzarellacheese



Stirin cupsmozzarellacheesebasiloreganoandblack

pepperuntilcheeseismeltedandcreamy

tsp
driedbasil

Inamediumbowlcombinedrainedspinachartichoke

heartsandsun-driedtomatoes



Scoopaspoonfulofsauceintotheboomofa-to-quart
  -to
 -literovalslowcookerPlace lasagnapasta
sheetsparallelintheboomoftheslowcookerBreak
anotherpastasheetinhalfandplaceontheendsoftheoval
PastasheetswillexpandastheycookTopwith13ricoa
followedby13spinachmixtureand14cheesesauceRepeat
twomoretimestocreatethreelayersTopwithremaining
pastasheetsandsprinklemozzarellacheeseandParmesan
cheeseovertop



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

clovesgarlicminced
12cupall-purposeour
tsp
salt
cupsvegetablebroth
12cupsmilk

tsp
driedoregano
12tsp
blackpepper
oz
gfrozenspinach
thawedanddrainedwell
cupschopped
artichokehearts
12cupssun-driedtomatoes
roughlychopped
oven-readylasagna
pastasheets
oz
gricoacheese



cupgratedParmesancheese



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Sliceintoslicesandservehot

White Vegetable Lasagna

White Vegetable Lasagna



Tri-Tip Beef Strogano



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Acreamydarkmushroomsaucecoats
tenderbeeftri-tipinthiscomfortclassic
pastadishservedovereggnoodles
Themeatisthehighlightofthepasta
practicallyfallingapartwithslowcooked
tenderness

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cups

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours



Placetri-tiproastintheboomofa-to-quart  -to

 -literslowcookerSeasonwithsaltandblackpepper

Inasmallbowlcombinecornstarchwithtablespoonbeef
brothStircornstarchmixtureintoremainingbeefbrothand
pouraroundtri-tip

cupsbeefbroth



Toproastwithyellowonionandmushrooms

mediumyellowoniondiced



Coverandcookonlowforhours

oz
gmushroomssliced

14cupslicedgreenonions
greenpartsonly

Removeroastfromtheslowcookerandcutintobite-size
chunksReturnmeattotheslowcookerstirinsourcream
andtopwithgreenonions



Cookeggnoodlesaccordingtothepackagedirections

lb
geggnoodles

Servemeatsaucehotontopofcookedeggnoodles

lb
kgtri-tipbeefroast
tsp
salt
12tsp
blackpepper
TB
cornstarch

34cupsourcream

Keeping the mushrooms on top of the meat and out of the liquid prevents them from getting soggy
during the slow cooking process.

Tri-Tip Beef Strogano



Largeandavorfulmeatballsareslowly
cookedinahomemadespagheisauce
Makingthisclassicdishfromscratchis
simpliedusingthelowandslowmethoda
slowcookeroers
-oz
#gcansdiced
tomatoesdrained

CookTime

orhours



Coverandcookonhighfororhours



Cookspagheiaccordingtothepackagedirections

Servespagheihottoppedwithsauceandmeatballs

tsp
driedbasil
12tsp
blackpepper

12tsp
crushedred
pepperakes
TB
milk
TB
Worcestershiresauce
lb
guncookedspaghei



minutes

Inamediumbowlcombinegroundbeefbreadcrumbs

Parmesancheeseremaining clovesgarlicremaining
teaspoonbasilremaining12teaspoonsaltcrushedred
pepperakesmilkandWorcestershiresauceUsingyour
handskneadmixtureuntilwellmixedandforminto 
meatballsPlacemeatballsintosauceintheslowcooker

tsp
sugar

14cupgratedParmesancheese

PrepTime

12tsp
salt

13cupdriedbreadcrumbs

cups

InafoodprocessoredwithanSbladeorinablender
puretomatoestomatopasteyellowonion clovesgarlic
teaspoonsaltsugarteaspoonbasilandblackpepper
untilsmoothPourtomatosauceintoa-to-quart  -to

 -literslowcooker

12mediumyellowoniondiced

lb
gleangroundbeef

ServingSize

cups



TB
tomatopaste

clovesgarlicminced

Yield

Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Making Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is simple in the

slow cooker, and its easy to prepare a large batch. In
a 6- to 8-quart (5.5- to 7.5-liter) slow cooker, combine
10 (14-ounce; 400-gram) cans diced tomatoes or 10
pounds (4.5 kilograms) fresh roma tomatoes, peeled and
cored; 14 cup olive oil; 3 medium yellow onions, diced;
10 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 teaspoons
sugar; 3 tablespoons dried basil; and 1 teaspoon black
pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Transfer
in batches to a food processor tted with an S blade or
a blender, and pure until smooth, or use an immersion
blender. Divide sauce and freeze in resealable plastic
freezer bags.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs



Secret Ingredient
Macaroni and Cheese



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Acreamycheddarcheesesauce
embraceselbowmacaronipastainthis
slowcookedhome-stylefavoriteThe
not-so-secretingredientcayennehot
sauceenhancestheavorofthecheddar
withoutaddingmuchifanyheat
12cupbuermelted

cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

Inalargebowlwhisktogetherbuerall-purposeoursalt

groundmustardonionpowderandwhitepeppertoform
pasteSlowlywhiskinmilkandstirincayennehotsauce

Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
elbowmacaroniandsharpcheddarcheesePourinmilk
mixtureandstirtocombinePatdownmacaronisoits
coveredinsauce



Coverandcookonlowfor orhoursoruntilmilkis
absorbedandpastaiscooked

12tsp
groundmustard
12tsp
onionpowder
12tsp
whitepepper
cupsmilk

ServingSize

cups



12cupall-purposeour
tsp
salt

Yield

TB
cayennehotsauce
lb
guncookedelbow
macaronipasta

VariationForBaconMacandCheeseaddpound grams
baconcookedandcrumbledjustbeforeserving

12cupsshreddedsharp
cheddarcheese

Its all too easy to overcook pasta in the slow cooker, so be sure to check the macaroni at the lowest
end of the cook time range to see if its done.
Cayenne hot sauce (also called cayenne pepper hot sauce) is most often used for bualo wings. You
can nd it in many grocery stores in the condiment section.

Secret Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese

$

Inthisversatilecomfortfoodrecipelled
pastasaresmotheredbetweenlayersof
cheeseandnishedowithclassictomato
marinarasauce

oz

kgfrozenravioli

cupsmarinarasauce

ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
13ravioliTopwithcupmozzarellacheeseand13cup
Parmesancheese

Createtwomorelayersinthesamefashioneachwith13
raviolitoppedwithcupmozzarellaand13cupParmesan



Pourmarinarasauceoverpasta



Coverandcookonlowfor orhoursoruntilcheesesare
meltedandravioliareheatedthrough

Servehot

cupsshredded
mozzarellacheese
cupshredded
Parmesancheese

Yield

VariationAddalayerofsautedonionandgarlicontopofthepasta
Inalargeskilletovermedium-highheatheattablespoonoliveoil
Addmediumyellowoniondicedandclovesmincedgarlicand
sautfor to
minutes

Many avors of ravioli are available today. Simple meat-and-cheese-lled ravioli are the most
common, but you also can nd more gourmet avors like mushroom, spinach, butternut squash, or
even lobster. Any of these varieties can be used in this recipe. If youre using fresh, not frozen, ravioli
in this recipe, reduce the cook time by 1 or 2 hours.



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Cheesy Ravioli Casserole

Cheesy Ravioli Casserole



Brown Rice and

Black Bean Casserole



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Heartybrownriceismixedwithblack
beanszucchinicarrotsandmushrooms
inthishealthydishTryitasamaincourse
oraside

12cupslong-grainbrownrice

-oz
#gcandicedgreen
chileswithliquid
mediumzucchinistem
removedanddiced

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

Topricemixturewithyellowonionblackbeansgreenchiles

zucchiniandcarrotsLayerbuonmushroomsontop



Coverandcookonhighfororhoursoruntilriceis
cookedandliquidsareabsorbed



Tophotricewithmozzarellacheeseandletmelt

Servehot

mediumyellowoniondiced
-oz
#gcanblackbeans
drainedandrinsed

cup

Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplacelonggrainbrownricePourinvegetablebrothandoliveoiland
seasonwithcuminandgarlic

tsp
groundcumin
clovesgarlicminced

ServingSize

cups



cupsvegetablebroth
TB
oliveoil

Yield

VariationCut poundskilogramboneless-skinlesschicken

breastsintobite-sizepiecesandlayerontopofriceCheckchicken
fordonenessbeforeserving

largecarrotspeeled
andshredded
oz
gbuon
mushroomssliced
cupsshredded
mozzarellacheese

The traditional method cooking of brown rice takes 40 to 60 minutes, whereas it only takes about
15 minutes to cook white rice. The hearty texture of brown rice makes it stand up really well in
slow cooking.

Brown Rice and Black Bean Casserole



Thistraditionallytime-intensivecreamy
ricedishissimpleintheslowcooker
Arborioricesoaksinchickenbrothto
createacreamystarchsaucethatsserved
toppedwithfreshlysautedmushrooms
cupschickenbroth

minutes

CookTime

orhours

Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoruntilricehas
absorbedbroth



Removericefromtheslowcookerandstirinbuerand
Parmesancheeseuntilmelted



InalargeskilletoverhighheatheatoliveoilAdd
mushroomsandcookstirringoccasionallyforto
minutes

Topricewithcookedmushroomsandservehot

TB
oliveoil
oz
gmushroomssliced

PrepTime

TB
buer
13cupgratedParmesancheese

cup

Ina-to-quart-to  -literslowcookercombine

chickenbrotharborioriceyellowonionsaltand
blackpepper

tsp
salt
12tsp
blackpepper

ServingSize

cups



12cupsarboriorice
12mediumyellowoniondiced

Yield

The mushrooms are added at the end of this recipe to keep them fresh and not soggy. Until theyre
added, this recipe is a nice, easily adaptable base recipe for risotto. You can also add various
vegetables to the risotto and steam them on top of the rice. Try asparagus, broccoli, or fennel,
for example.



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Mushroom Risotto



Un-Fried Rice



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Inthiseasyslowcookeddishyougetall

thesesameandsoyavorsofrestaurantstylefriedricewithoutthefryingCarrots
andpeasaddcolorandmoreavorinthis
tastyside
cupslong-grainwhiterice

12cupfrozenpeasthawed

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

Sprinkleyellowonioncarrotsandpeasontopof

ricemixture



Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoruntilriceis
cookedthroughandliquidshavebeenabsorbed



Servehot

mediumyellowoniondiced
mediumcarrots
peeledanddiced

cup

Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
long-grainwhitericeAddwateroliveoilsoysauceand
sesameoil

TB
soysauce
TB
toastedsesameoil

ServingSize

cups



cupswater
TB
oliveoil

Yield

VariationYoucancrackor eggsontopofthecookedriceand
cookonhighformorehouroruntiltheeggiscookedthroughStir
andserve

Sesame oil is a vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. Toasted sesame oil comes from toasted
sesame seeds and has a strong, nutty avor. You can nd both regular and toasted versions in most
well-stocked grocery stores in the international section near items like soy sauce.

Un-Fried Rice



Tomatoesandchilipowdergivethisrice
dishitsbrightredcolorOnionsbell
peppersgreenchilesandgarlicgiveit
aavorreminiscentofsalsamakingita
perfectpartnerwithotherMexicandishes

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours



Ina-to-quart-to  -literslowcookerplacelonggrainwhiterice

Pourinchickenbrothseasonwithsaltandchilipowderand

stirtocombine



Layerinyellowoniongreenbellpepperandgreenchiles

withliquidandtopwithtomatoesandjuiceandgarlic

largegreenbellpepperribs
andseedsremovedanddiced



Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoruntilriceis
cookedthrough

-oz
#gcandicedgreen
chileswithliquid

Stirtocombineandservehot

cuplong-grainwhiterice
cupschickenbroth
tsp
salt
tsp
chilipowder
mediumyellowoniondiced

-oz
#gcandiced
tomatoeswithjuice
clovesgarlicminced

This dish doesnt come from Spainits actually a dish native to the southwestern United States,
where its usually served as an accompaniment to Mexican cuisine. The name references the language
spoken in Mexico rather than the country of origin. Similar dishes are served in Mexico under various
names, but most commonly its just referred to as rice.



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice

$

Boston Baked Beans



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Sweetandsaltynavybeansare
cookedlowandslowinthisclassic
beandishMolassesandbrownsugar
providethesignaturesweetnessthat
makesthisrecipeafamilyfavorite
cupsdrynavybeans

largeredbellpepperribsand
stemsremovedanddiced

12cupsketchup
TB
Worcestershiresauce

cup

PrepTime

minutes%plus
hourssoaktime

CookTime

tohours

Inalargebowlcovernavybeanswithwaterandsetasideto

soakforhoursorovernight

Drainbeansandtransfertoa-to-quart  -to
 -liter
slowcooker



Stirinyellowonionredbellpeppermolassesbrownsugar

ketchupWorcestershiresaucesaltgarlicpowderchili
powdergroundmustardandblackpepper



Coverandcookonlowfortohours

14cupmolasses
cupbrownsugarrmlypacked

ServingSize

cups



cupswater
mediumyellowoniondiced

Yield

VariationForasmokyporkavoraddpound gramsbacon

cookedandcrumbledjustbeforeserving

tsp
salt
tsp
garlicpowder
tsp
chilipowder
12tsp
groundmustard
12tsp
blackpepper

Theres a debate in the culinary world about whether soaking beans is even necessary. Soaking
shortens the beans cook time, but it might not really do much more than that. Navy beans are quite
hard and benet from the shortened cook time that comes from soaking. Without soaking, navy beans
may take 14 to 16 hours or more to cook in the slow cooker.
When working with dried beans, before soaking them or adding them to your recipe, be sure to pick
through them. Sort through the beans, and pick out any stones, debris, or damaged beans you nd.

Boston Baked Beans



Refriedbeansareastaplesidein
MexicancuisineSeasonedwithonion
garlicandjalapeoandgivenarichness
fromthebuerthesebeansaretasty
avorfuldish
cupsdrypintobeans

cupswater

ServingSize

12cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Pickthroughpintobeansandremoveanystonesor
shriveledbeansPlacebeansina-to-quart  -to

 -literslowcooker

Stirinsaltyellowoniongarlicandjalapeoand

pourinwater



Coverandcookonlowfortohours



Transferbeanstoacolandertodrain

InafoodprocessoredwithanSbladepurebeansor

mashbyhandwithapotatomasher



Stirinbueruntilcompletelymelted

Servehot

clovesgarlicminced
jalapeostemremoved
andminced

cups



tsp
salt
mediumyellowoniondiced

Yield

12cupbuer

VariationForafat-freeversionyoucanomitthebuer

Traditionally, refried beans are made by cooking the beans and then frying them in lard with spices. If
you like, you can use the same amount of lard in place of butter for a more authentic avor.



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Mexican Refried Beans

Mexican Refried Beans



White Beans and Pancetta



Pleasing Pastas, Rice, and Beans

Yield

Whitebeansandsaltypanceacook
togetherinthissubtleyetavorfulbean
dishThissidepairswellwithItalianmeals

ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

cupsdryGreat
Northernbeans



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplaceGreat
NorthernbeansPourinchickenbrothandstirinsalt

cupschickenbroth

Inalargeskilletovermedium-highheatcookpanceaand
yellowonionstirringoccasionallyfor to
minutesAdd
garlicduringthelastminuteofcooking



Transferpanceaandoniontotheslowcooker



Coverandcook

12tsp
salt
oz
gdicedpancea
mediumyellowoniondiced
clovesgarlicminced

VariationForanearthyavorstirin tablespoonsdriedrosemary

withthegarlic

Pancetta is an Italian bacon. Although its cut from the same part of the pig, the dierence comes
in the curing: bacon is smoked, whereas pancetta is not. The two can be used interchangeably in
recipes; using bacon will add a smoky element to a dish.

White Beans and Pancetta



Chapter 11

Bountiful Breads
Youcancreatedelightfulbreadsrollsandmore
inyourslowcookernorisingtimerequired!A
parchmentpaperlinerisusedinmostoftherecipes
soyoucanquicklyandeasilyremovethenished
breadsoitdoesntcontinuetocookfromtheheat
ofthestonewareinsertAndbecauseslowcooker
breadscansometimesburnonthesideoppositethe
controlpanelswherethestonewaregetsthehoest
youmightwanttoconstructaprotectiveheatbarrier
Folda -inch-centimeterpieceofaluminumfoil
lengthwiseinhalfthreetimesandplaceitintheinsert
beforepreparingtherecipeOrusetraditionalbread
pansIfittsinyourcookeryoucanuseitThecook
timewillbeabitlongerbutyoullavoidanyburned
edgesoruncookedcenters

Themoistureoftheslowcookercreates
aneasyandversatilepeasant-styleloaf
breadwithachewycrustandaso
interiorShapeithoweveryoudlikefrom
abagueetoaroundloaf
12tsp
instantdryyeast

Yield
ServingSize

loaf
slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours



Inalargebowlandusinganelectricmixeronmedium
speedcombineinstantdryyeastsaltlukewarmwaterand
cupsall-purposeourContinuetokneadonmediumuntil
mixtureformsadoughballaddingmoreourasnecessary
topreventdoughfromstickingtothesidesofthebowl

Removedoughfromthebowlanduseyourhandstoshape
doughintothedesiredloafshapePlaceina-to-quart
  -to
 -literslowcooker



Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoruntilloafsounds
hollowwhenthumped



Immediatelyremovebreadfromtheslowcookerand
transfertoawireracktocool

12tsp
salt
cuplukewarmwater
to12cupsall-purposeour

VariationForCrustyHerbBreadkneaddriedherbsintothedough
instepTryteaspoondriedrosemarybasiloryourchoiceherb
oracombinationequalingteaspoonForGarlicLoafadd cloves
garlicminced

Slicing the tops of bread loaves is traditionally done to prevent the loaves from cracking during
baking. The slow cooking method doesnt require slicing, but you can still do this for aesthetic
purposes. Use a sharp knife to slash a few parallel 14-inch-deep (.5-centimeter-deep) slices into the
top of the dough before baking.



Bountiful Breads

Crusty Loaf Bread

Crusty Loaf Bread

$

Dinner Rolls



Bountiful Breads

Yield

Thesesopull-apartdinnerrollsare
perfectforbueringandservingalongside
allkindsofdinners

cupwarmmilk

tsp
salt

roll

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours



Linea-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerwith
parchmentpaper

Inalargebowlcombinewarmmilkinstantdryyeast

sugarandsalt



Usinganelectricmixeredwithadoughhookonmedium
speedmixinbuereggand 12cupsall-purposeouruntil
doughpullsawayfromthesidesofthebowlAddremaining
12cupourasnecessarytopreventsticking



Dividedoughinto piecesrollintoballsandplaceinthe

boomofthepreparedslowcookersotheyretouching

Coverandcookonhighfor orhours



Removerollsfromtheslowcookerandservewarmorcool
onawirerack

TB
instantdryyeast
TB
sugar

ServingSize

rolls

TB
buersoened
largeegg
12tocupsall-purposeour

VariationBrushthetopsofthecookedrollswith tablespoons
meltedbuerwhenyouremovethemfromtheslowcookerforshiny
bueryrolls

The slow heating process of the slow cooker builds the rising time into the cooking time. By the time
the slow cooker reaches maximum temperature (200F; 90C), the yeast has had time to work and
the dough has begun to rise and cook.

Dinner Rolls



Fluyfocacciaissprinkledwithseasalt
androsemaryinthisoliveoilglazedItalian
breadTheslowcookeryieldsacrispy
boomcrustandasteamedtopthats
perfectlydelicious
cupwarmwater

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours

Usinganelectricmixeredwithadoughhookonmedium
speedkneaduntildoughpullsawayfromthesidesofthe
bowlandformsalargedoughballAddremaining12cup
ourasnecessarytopreventsticking



Turnoutdoughontoalightlyouredsurfaceandrollto
12inch centimetersthick



Useyourhandstostretchdoughtottheshapeofthe
boomofa-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerand
placedoughintheslowcooker

Drizzleremainingtablespoonoliveoiloverdoughand
sprinklewithrosemaryandseasaltUseyourngertipsto
createindentationsalloverdough



Coverandcookonhighfor hours

Removefocacciafromtheslowcookerandcoolona
wirerack

TB
oliveoil

tsp
driedrosemary
14tsp
seasalt

piece

Inalargebowlcombinewarmwatersaltinstantdryyeast

sugartablespoonoliveoiland cupsall-purposeour

12tsp
sugar

to12cupsall-purposeour

ServingSize

pieces



12tsp
salt
12tsp
instantdryyeast

Yield

VariationForOliveFocacciaBreadadd12cupslicedolivesto
thetopofthedoughinstep withtheoliveoilWhencreating
indentationsinthedoughgentlypresstheolivesintotheloaf

Creating indentations in the dough gives the nished focaccia its typical dotted look and makes small
wells for the olive oil to puddle in, keeping the bread moist.



Bountiful Breads

Rosemary Focaccia Bread

with Sea Salt

Rosemary Focaccia Bread with Sea Salt



Rye Bread



Bountiful Breads

Carawayplaysthestarringroleinthis
deliciouslightryeYoucancreatea
darkryeversionofthisstapleEastern
Europeanbreadjustbyaddingafew
simpleingredients
12tsp
instantdryyeast

slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

Inalargebowlcombineinstantdryyeastwatercaraway

seedssaltryeourandcupall-purposeour

Usinganelectricmixeredwithadoughhookonmedium
speedkneaddoughuntilitpullsawayfromthesidesofthe
bowlandformsalargedoughballAddremaining12cup
ourasnecessarytopreventsticking



Shapedoughintoaballandplaceintheboomofa-to
-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker



Coverandcookonhighfor orhours

Removeloaffromtheslowcookerandcoolonawirerack

tsp
salt
cupryeour
to12cupsall-purposeour

ServingSize

loaf



cupswater
tsp
carawayseeds

Yield

VariationForDarkRyeBreadaddtablespoonsdarkbrownsugar
tablespoonsmolassesandtablespooncocoapowderwiththe
oursYouprobablywontneedasmuchall-purposeourandlikely
wontusethefullremaining12cupinstep 

In the United States, rye bread is often used for sandwiches. (Nothing beats a tuna on rye, and
Reuben sandwiches wouldnt be the same without the rye.) Dont limit your rye to just sandwiches,
though. Make it into toast, or just enjoy the distinct avors of caraway and rye plain as a side.

Rye Bread



Thissweetslowcookedcornbreadis
incrediblymoistSweetenedwithalile
sugarandloadedwithcornmealthe
resultisabrightyellowcornbreadthats
perfectalongsidesoupsstewsandmany
otherdishes

Yield
ServingSize

slices
slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours



Linea-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerwithan
aluminumfoilbarrierandparchmentpaper

Inalargebowlwhisktogethermeltedbuersugareggs

andbuermilkuntilwellcombined



Stirinyellowcornmealall-purposeourbakingsodaand

saltuntilsmooth

cupall-purposeour



Pourbaerintothepreparedslowcooker

12tsp
bakingsoda

Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoruntilcenterof
cornbreadisset



Removecornbreadfromtheslowcookerandcoolona
wirerack

12cupbuermelted
23cupsugar
largeeggs
cupbuermilk
cupyellowcornmeal

12tsp
salt

VariationForachunky-stylecornbreadaddcupfrozencorn
kernelsthawedanddrainedtothedoughinstep

Cornbread made traditionally in the southern United States is made without any sugar, while most
nonsoutherners are accustomed to the sweetened version.



Bountiful Breads

Cornbread

Cornbread



Banana Bread



Bountiful Breads

Yield

Over-ripebananasaddastrongbanana
avortothissweetmoistbreadwhile
walnutsbringapleasantcrunch

14cupbuermelted

mediumbananapeeled
andmashed

CookTime

orhours

Inalargebowlcombinemeltedbuersugareggand

vanillaextractuntileggiswellincorporated



Stirinall-purposeourbakingsodaandsaltuntilsmooth



Foldinsourcreamwalnutsandbanana

Pourbaerintothepreparedpansandsetthepansin

theslowcooker



Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoruntilcenterof
breadisset

Removethepansfromtheslowcookerandcoolonawire
rackbeforeremovingbreadfromthepans

12tsp
bakingsoda

14cupchoppedwalnuts

minutes

12tsp
vanillaextract

14cupsourcream

PrepTime

Lightlycoat mini12 3414-inch 

centimeterloafpansorregular -inch
  
 -centimeterloafpanwithnonstickcooking
sprayBesurethepanstintoa-to-quart  -to

 -literslowcooker

largeegg

14tsp
salt

slice



12cupsugar

34cupall-purposeour

ServingSize

miniloavesor
regularloaf

VariationYoucaneasilydoublethisrecipeandcookthebread
ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerlinedwith
parchmentpaper

Bananas don't go bad as much as they change stages of ripeness. Bananas start out green and turn
yellow as they ripen. Black spots start to appear after a few days, signifying a change in the bananas
ripenessand sweetness. Spotted bananas are sweeter. Bananas that have completely black skins
have an intense avor and are best for use in breads, puddings, and pies.

Banana Bread

$

Yield

Thisfavoritequickbreadisavoredwith
pumpkinandspicedwiththeclassic
combinationofcinnamonnutmegcloves
andjustapinchofginger

 cup pumpkin pure

CookTime

orhours

Inalargebowlcombinepumpkinpureeggsapplesauce

watersugarall-purposeourbakingsodasaltcinnamon
nutmegclovesandgingeruntilsmooth



Pourbaerintothepreparedloafpansandsetthepans
intheslowcooker



Coverandcookonhighfor orhoursoruntilcenterof
breadisset

Removethepansfromtheslowcookerandcoolonawire
rackbeforeremovingbreadfromthepans

34 cups all-purpose our

34 tsp. salt

12 tsp. ground nutmeg

14 tsp. ground cloves

minutes

13 cup water

12 tsp. ground cinnamon

PrepTime

Lightlycoat mini12 3414-inch 

centimeterloafpansorregular -inch
  
 -centimeterloafpanwithnonstickcooking
sprayBesurethepanstintoa-to-quart  -to

 -literslowcooker

12 cup applesauce

 tsp. baking soda

slice



 large eggs

12 cups sugar

ServingSize

miniloavesor
regularloaf

18 tsp. ground ginger

VariationForChocolate-ChipPumpkinBreadadd12cupmini
chocolatechipstothebaer

If you dont have a pan that can t into your slow cooker, you can cook this bread in the stoneware
insert lined with an aluminum foil barrier and parchment paper. Doubling the recipe provides enough
batter to yield a nice loaf of bread when cooked in a 6- to 8-quart (5.5- to 7.5-liter) slow cooker.



Bountiful Breads

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread



Chapter 12

Slow Cooker
Sweets
Perhapsthemostpleasantsurpriseoftheslowcooker
isitsabilitytoproducesomeamazingdessertswith
absoluteeaseWhatsmorethecooktimesare
generallyshortsoyoucangetyourdessertgoingrst
andhaveithotandreadywhendinnerisoverThis
isparticularlyusefulwhenhostingguestsordinner
partiesandfreesyoutoenjoyyourcompanyinstead
ofbeingstuckinthekitchencooking

Apple Dumplings



Slow Cooker Sweets

Soandwarmsugar-and-spiceapples
arewrappedinasweetpastrydough
anddrizzledwithacinnamonbuermilk
syrupforanupdatedversionofthisoldfashionedfavorite
cupsall-purposeour

tsp
salt

cupsugar

CookTime

orhours

Pourinmilkandusingyourhandskneadmixtureinto

ballofdough



Turnoutdoughontoalightlyouredatsurfaceandusing
arollingpinrolldoughintoa14-inch-thick -centimeterthicksquareCutintosquares

Inasmallbowlcombine14cupbuerbrownsugar

teaspooncinnamonandnutmeg



PlaceappleoneachdoughsquareDividebrownsugar
mixtureamongapplesllingthehollowed-outcore

Gentlypulldoughupandaroundapplewrappingentire
appleindoughandpinchinganyseamstogetherPlace
wrappedapplesina-to-quart  -to
 -liter
slowcooker



Coverandcookonhighfororhours



Inalargesaucepanovermediumheatmeltremaining12cup
buerStirinsugarbuermilkvanillaextractandremaining
12teaspooncinnamonIncreaseheattohighbringtoaboil
andboilforsecondsRemovefromheatandstirinbaking
sodauntilfoamdissipates

TB
vanillaextract

Dont substitute pu pastry

for the dough made in
this recipe. Pu pastry
requires a blast of heat in
order to pu.

minutes



cupbuermilk

12tsp
bakingsoda

PrepTime

Usingapastrycueror buerknivescut12cupbuer

intoourmixtureuntilitresemblescoarsemeal

12tsp
groundnutmeg
mediumGrannySmithapples
peeledandcored

dumpling

14cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked
12 tsp
groundcinnamon

ServingSize

Inalargebowlcombineall-purposeourconfectioners

sugarbakingpowderandsalt

14cupsbuer
12cupmilk

dumplings



34cupconfectionerssugar
TB
bakingpowder

Yield



Serveappledumplingshotwithsyruppouredovertop

Apple Dumplings



Cinnamonandsugarcoatedapplesare
cookedtoadelicatecaramelizedstate
andtoppedwithabrownsugarand
oatcrumble

Yield
ServingSize

cups
cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

mediumapplespeeled
coredandsliced



Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookercombine
appleswithsugarcornstarchandcinnamon

cupsugar

Inamediumbowlcombinequickoatsall-purposeour

brownsugarbakingpowderandbakingsoda



Usingapastrycueror buerknivescutbuerintoour

mixtureuntilitresemblesacoarsemeal



Sprinkleoatmixtureoverapplesintheslowcooker

Coverandcookonhighfororhoursoruntilapples
aretender



Servehot

tsp
cornstarch
tsp
groundcinnamon
cupquickoats
cupall-purposeour
cupbrownsugarrmlypacked
14tsp
bakingpowder
14tsp
bakingsoda
12cupbuer

VariationForanApple-BlueberryCrumblereplace appleswith
cupsfreshorfrozenblueberriesthawediffrozen

Thousands of varieties of apples are grown all over the world. Some of the most commonly available
are Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, McIntosh, and Red Delicious. Each has its
own distinct characteristics. Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp, each with a
dierent balance of sweet and tart, are great for all-around cooking. McIntoshes break down more
easily and are great for applesauce, but in an apple dessert, you might want apples that hold their
shape better. Its best not to bake with Red Delicious apples. Theyre better eaten out of hand.

Slow Cooker Sweets

Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble



Peach Cobbler



Slow Cooker Sweets

Peachessweetenedwithsugarand
brightenedwithlemonserveasthebase
inthistastycobblerAsweetbiscuit
doughisheapedontoptoprovidethe
ultimatecobblertop
mediumfreshpeachespied
peeledandsliced

minutes

CookTime

orhours

Inalargebowlcombineall-purposeoursaltbaking

powderandconfectionerssugarUsingapastrycuer
or buerknivescutbuerintoourmixtureuntilit
resemblescornmeal



Slowlystirinhalf-and-halftoformthickbaerSpoonbaer
overpeachesinlargeheaps



Coverandcookonhighfororhoursoruntildoughis
cookedthrough

Servehot

cupsall-purposeour

TB
bakingpowder

PrepTime

tsp
cornstarch

tsp
salt

cup

Ina-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerplace
peachesAddsugarlemonzestlemonjuicecornstarchand
vanillaextractandtosstocombine

Juiceofmediumlemon

12tsp
vanillaextract

ServingSize

cups



13cupsugar
Zestofmediumlemon

Yield

34cupconfectionerssugar
12cupbuer

VariationIfpeachesarenotinseasonyoucanuse -ounce

 -gramcanspeachesinwaternotsyrupdrained

cuphalf-and-half

This recipe is so easy to customize. For a Berry Cobbler, use a mixture of 3 cups berries instead of
peaches. For Apple Cobbler, use 8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced.

Peach Cobbler

$

Sweetjuicypearsarecookedtotender
perfectioninatartacidicandsweet
vanilla-orangesyrupCinnamonaddsa
warmandinvitingavortothisfantastic
fruitdessert
mediumpearspeeled

14cupsugar
TB
vanillaextract

ServingSize

pears
pear

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours



CorepearsfromtheboomleavingstemintactPlace
coredpearsontheirsidesina-to-quart  -to

 -literslowcooker

Inamediumbowlwhisktogetherorangejuicebrownsugar

sugarvanillaextractandcinnamonPoursyrupoverpears



Coverandcookonhighforhour



Flipoverpearscoverandcookonhighformorehouror

untilpearsareso

Servehotdrizzledwithjuices

12cupsorangejuice
12cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked

Yield

tsp
groundcinnamon

You could stand the pears upright in the slow cooker and baste them with the syrup later, but turning
them on their sides allows them to soak in the avors of the syrup. Flipping them halfway through the
cook time ensures you get fully poached pears.



Slow Cooker Sweets

Vanilla-Orange
Poached Pears

Vanilla-Orange Poached Pears



Salted Caramel
Rice Pudding



Slow Cooker Sweets

Creamyricepuddingisswirledwitha
homemadesaltedcaramelsaucefor
adecadentlysweetversionofclassic
ricepudding

34cuparboriorice

14tsp
salt

cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

12to12hours

Ina-or-quart-to-literslowcookerplace

arboriorice

Inamediumbowlwhisktogethermilk12cupsugar

14 teaspoonsaltandeggPouroverrice



Coverandcookonhighfor 12to12hoursoruntilriceis
cookedthroughandmostofliquidsareabsorbedleavinga
creamysauce



Inasmallsaucepanovermediumheatcombineremaining
cupsugarandbuerCookstirringconstantlyforto 
minutesoruntilbuerandsugararemeltedandtakeona
goldencolor

Slowlypourinheavycreambringtoaboilandsimmerfor

minutesRemovefromheatandstirinremaining
teaspoonsalt



Stirhalfofsaltedcaramelsauceintocookedricepudding

Servehotwithremainingcarameldrizzledovertop

largeegg
TB
buerdiced
12cupheavycream

ServingSize

cups



cupsmilk
12cupssugar

Yield

VariationIfyoudonthavetimetomakeyourowncaramelsauceyou
canuseajarofcaramelicecreamtoppinginstead

Traditional rice pudding is made with vanilla extract, a little butter, raisins, and either long- or shortgrain white rice. Arborio rice holds up well in slow cooking and produces a hearty rice pudding. It also
has a natural creaminess, thanks to its additional starch, that enriches the puddings creamy texture.

Salted Caramel Rice Pudding



Buerycroissantsaresoakedina
vanillacustardsprinkledwithchunksof
whitechocolateinthisultradecadent
breadpudding

largecroissants

cupsmilk
cupsheavycream

slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

tohours

Linea-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerwith
parchmentpaper

Tearcroissantsintobite-sizepiecesandplacetheminthe
slowcooker



Sprinklewhitechocolatechipsovercroissants



Inalargebowlandusingawhiskbeateggsuntil

wellcombined

Whiskinmilkheavycreamsugarandvanillaextractand

pourmixtureoverbread



Coverandcookonhighforhoursoronlowforhours

Sliceintoslicesandservewarm

23cupsugar
tsp
vanillaextract

ServingSize

slices



cupswhitechocolatechips
largeeggs

Yield

VariationForMilkChocolateBreadPuddingusemilkchocolate
chipsinplaceofthewhitechocolatechipsandadd13cup
unsweetenedcocoapowderwiththesugar

The kind of bread you use in a bread pudding aects the end result in both taste and texture. You can
use French bread successfully as well as challah, brioche, and even sourdough.



Slow Cooker Sweets

White Chocolate
Bread Pudding

White Chocolate Bread Pudding



Mile-High Chocolate
Fudge Brownies



Slow Cooker Sweets

Yield

Thesebrowniesarethickandgooey
forafudgelikebrowniethatsworthyof
beingdevoured

cupbuermelted

14cupsunsweetened
cocoapowder
tsp
salt
tsp
bakingpowder

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

Linea-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerwithan
aluminumfoilbarrierandparchmentpaper

Inalargebowlandusingalargerubberspatulacombine

buerandsugar



Usinganelectricmixeronmediumspeedmixineggs



Reducethemixerspeedtolowandmixincocoapowder
saltbakingpowderandvanillaextract

Usingthespatulaagainstirinall-purposeourandmilk
chocolatechipsuntilcombinedPourbaerintothe
slowcooker



Coverandcookonhighfororhoursoruntilmiddleof
browniesnolongerjiggle

Removebrowniesfromtheslowcookerandcoolonawire
rackbeforeslicing

TB
vanillaextract
12cupsall-purposeour
cupmilkchocolatechips

slice



14cupssugar
largeeggs

ServingSize

slices

It can be dicult to tell when brownies, breads, and other desserts are nished in the slow cooker
because the center often remains shiny and appears to be uncooked. The best way to test for
doneness is to tug on the parchment liner to see if the middle jiggles. Youll be able to tell if the center
is still raw and in a liquid state.

Mile-High Chocolate Fudge Brownies



Yield

Thetraditionalelementsofcampre
smoresarelayeredintoarichfudge
brownietoppedwithpuymarshmallows

12cupbuermelted

12cupunsweetened
cocoapowder
12tsp
salt
12tsp
bakingpowder
12tsp
vanillaextract
34cupall-purposeour
x12-in
#x
cm
grahamcrackers

-oz
#gmilkchocolate
candybars



Slow Cooker Sweets

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours

Linea-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerwithan
aluminumfoilbarrierandparchmentpaper

Inalargebowlandusingalargerubberspatulacombine

buerandsugar



Usinganelectricmixeronmediumspeedmixineggs



Reducethemixerspeedtolowandmixincocoapowder
saltbakingpowderandvanillaextract

Usingthespatulaagainstirinall-purposeour



Pourhalfofbaerintotheslowcooker

Createasinglelayerofgrahamcrackerontopofbaer
breakingcrackerstotasneeded



Breakchocolatecandybarsintopiecesandscaerina
singlelayerontopofgrahamcrackers



Stircupminimarshmallowsintoremainingbrowniebaer
andpourovertopofchocolatecandybars

cupsminimarshmallows

The marshmallows are added in

two spots because they liquefy
when heated. The rst cup
melts and adds sweetness to
the top brownie layer, and the
remaining 2 cups stay mostly
intact on top.

slice



cupsugar
largeeggs

ServingSize

slices



Coverandcookonhighfororhoursoruntilmiddleof
browniesnolongerjiggle



Sprinkleremaining cupsminimarshmallowsover
cookedbrownies

 

Removebrowniesfromtheslowcookerandcoolonawire
rackbeforeslicing

Smores Brownies

Smores Brownies

$

Peanut Butter Fudge Cake



Slow Cooker Sweets

Asoandgooeypeanutbuercake
sitsatopahotfudgelayerofchocolate
goodnessinthisultraindulgentdessert
perfectforloversofchocolateand
peanutbuer

Yield

cups

ServingSize

34cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours



Inalargebowlcombineall-purposeoursugarpeanut

buerbakingsodabakingpowdersaltbuermilkwater
vegetableoilandvanillaextractPourmixtureintoa-to
-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker

Sprinklemilkchocolatechipsbrownsugarandcocoa

powderovertopofbaer

12tsp
salt



PourboilingwaterovercakebaerDonotstir

12cupbuermilk



Coverandcookonhighfor orhours

12cupwater

Servewarm

cupall-purposeour
cupsugar
12cupcreamypeanutbuer
tsp
bakingsoda
12tsp
bakingpowder

TB
vegetableoil
tsp
vanillaextract
cupmilkorsemisweet
chocolatechips
12cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked
14cupunsweetened
cocoapowder
14cupsboilingwater

This cake is assembled with the peanut butter cake on bottom and the fudge layer on top, but the
layers reverse during cooking!

Peanut Butter Fudge Cake



Gooeyrichanddecadenthardlybegin
todescribethismagnicentchocolate
dessertServewithascoopofvanilla
icecreamforanindulgenthotand
colddessert

Yield

cups

ServingSize

34cup

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours



Inalargebowlcombineall-purposeoursugar12cup

cocoapowderbakingsodabakingpowdersaltbuermilk
watervegetableoilandvanillaextractPourbaerintoa
-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcooker

Sprinklemilkchocolatechipsbrownsugarandremaining

14cupcocoapowderovertopofcakebaer

12tsp
bakingpowder



PourhotwaterovercakeDonotstir

12tsp
salt



Coverandcookonhighfor orhours

12cupbuermilk

Servewarm

cupall-purposeour
cupsugar
34cupunsweetened
cocoapowder
tsp
bakingsoda

12cupwater
TB
vegetableoil
tsp
vanillaextract
cupmilkorsemisweet
chocolatechips
34cupbrownsugar
rmlypacked
12cupshotwater

This recipe produces a very gooey cake. As the cake cools, it will begin to rm. You can eat this
dessert cooled, but its best served warm.



Slow Cooker Sweets

Chocolate Mud Cake

Chocolate Mud Cake



Almond Poppy Seed Cake



Slow Cooker Sweets

Yield

Thesweetavorofalmondandpoppy
seedscombineinatraditionalwhitecake
foralusciouslysweetandnuydessert

ServingSize

slices
slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours



Linea-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerwithan
aluminumfoilbarrierandparchmentpaper

Inalargebowlcombineall-purposeoursugarbaking

powderandbakingsoda



Pourinbuermilkmeltedbueralmondextracteggsand

poppyseedsandwhiskuntilsmooth

12cupbuermelted



Pourbaerinthepreparedslowcooker

tsp
almondextract

Coverandcookonhighfororhoursoruntilcenterof
cakeisset



Removecakefromtheslowcookerandcoolonawirerack
beforeslicing

12cupsall-purposeour
cupssugar
tsp
bakingpowder
12tsp
bakingsoda
13cupsbuermilk

largeeggs
TB
poppyseeds

VariationForLemonPoppySeedCakereplacethealmondextract
withlemonextractForplainWhiteCakereplacethealmondextract
withvanillaextractandomitthepoppyseeds

This cake is sweet enough that it doesnt require any frosting, but a simple glaze can be a nice
aesthetic touch. In a small bowl, whisk together 112 cups confectioners sugar with 2 tablespoons
milk. Add more milk as necessary to achieve the consistency you want. Allow the cake to cool
completely before pouring glaze over the top.

Almond Poppy Seed Cake



Thesubtlecitrusavoroflemonbrightens
thissweetanddensecakeTheslow
cookerkeepsthecakeextramoistfora
perfectpoundcake

Yield
ServingSize

slices
slice

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

hours



Linea-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerwithan
aluminumfoilbarrierandparchmentpaper

Inalargebowlcombineall-purposeoursugarsaltand

bakingsoda



Usinganelectricmixeronmediumspeedwhipbuerinto
ourmixture



Mixineggsbuermilklemonextractvanillaextractand

lemonzestuntilsmooth

tsp
lemonextract

Pourbaerintothepreparedslowcooker

tsp
vanillaextract



Coverandcookonhighforhoursoruntilcakeisset

TB
lemonzest

Removecakefromtheslowcookerandcoolonawirerack
beforeslicing

cupsall-purposeour
cupssugar
12tsp
salt
14tsp
bakingsoda
cupbuersoened
largeeggs
cupbuermilk

VariationForOrangePoundCakeuseorangeextractinplace
oflemonextractandorangezestinplaceoflemonzestYoualso
candustthetopofthecooledcakewithconfectionerssugar
beforeslicing

Slicing a slow cooker cake can be a bit tricky, particularly if youre using an oval-shape cooker. For
presentation purposes, you can square o the cake rst and then cut it as you would a traditional
cake. Or simply enjoy the rounded sides.



Slow Cooker Sweets

Lemon Pound Cake

Lemon Pound Cake



Strawberry Swirl
Cheesecakes



Slow Cooker Sweets

Silkycheesecakehasneverbeeneasier
thantheseindividual-sizecakescomplete
withgrahamcrackercrustsandasweet
strawberryswirl

cupcrushedgrahamcrackers

minutes

CookTime

hours

Inalargebowlandusinganelectricmixeronmedium
speedbeattogethercreamcheesesugarmilkeggssour
creamvanillaextractandall-purposeouruntilsmooth



Dividebaeramongthejarsllingthemtojustbelowthe
rimCheesecakeswillpuupslightlyastheycook



Placeteaspoonstrawberryjamontopofeachcakeand
useatoothpickorbuerknifetoswirljamgentlyontop
ofbaer

Placethejarsina-to-quart  -to
 -literoval
slowcookerCarefullypourwateraroundthejarsto
covertheboomoftheslowcookerwithinch  
centimeterswater



Coverandcookonhighfor hours

Removethejarsfromtheslowcookerandcoolonawire
rackCoverandstoreintherefrigeratoruntilreadytoserve

12cupsourcream

TB
all-purposeour
tsp
strawberryjam

PrepTime

13cupmilk

12tsp
vanillaextract

cheesecake

Inasmallbowlcombinegrahamcrackercrumbsandbuer
Evenlydividecrustmixtureamong 12-pint-ounce
-milliliterwide-mouthjarsandpressdownrmlyto
formacrust

34cupsugar

largeeggs

ServingSize

cheesecakes



TB
buermelted
-oz
#gpkg
cream
cheesesoened

Yield

VariationYoucanuseanyavorofjamformix-and-matchvariety

This recipe demonstrates how the slow cooker can work as a miniature oven, baking individual cakes
in their own pans. Any oven-safe dish that ts into your slow cooker, including ramekins, springform
pans, or even pie plates, would work.

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecakes

$

Thesedessertbarswillbeafastfavorite
atanypartywhereyouservethemwith
theirlayersofgooeycaramelandmelted
chocolatesandwichedbetweenso
oatmeal-cookielayers
cupsall-purposeour

Yield
ServingSize

bars
bar

PrepTime

minutes

CookTime

orhours



Linea-to-quart  -to
 -literslowcookerwith
parchmentpaper

Inalargebowlcombineall-purposeourquickoatsbrown

sugarbakingsodaandsalt



Pourinmeltedbuerandstirtoformacrumblyoatmixture
Pourhalfofoatmixtureintotheboomoftheprepared
slowcookerandpressdowntoformasmoothcrust

cupbuermelted



cupssemisweet
chocolatechips

Sprinklesemisweetchocolatechipsevenlyover
boomcrust

Pourcaramelicecreamtoppingoverchocolatechips



Pourremainingoatmixtureovercaramelandpressdown
gentlytoformasmoothtopcrust

Coverandcookonhighfor orhours



Removecaramelitasfromtheslowcookerandcoolonawire
rackbeforeslicing

cupsquickoats
12cupsbrownsugar
rmlypacked
tsp
bakingsoda
12tsp
salt

-oz
#gjarcaramelice
creamtopping

VariationAdd 12cupchoppedwalnutsoverthecaramellayerfora
nuytouch

Lining the slow cooker with parchment paper is a key step in this recipe because it enables you to
easily remove the bars from the slow cooker. While hot, the bars will be unstable, but theyll set as
they cool. These bars are delicious when eaten hot with a spoon, but they cant be cut into bars until
after theyre completely cooled.



Slow Cooker Sweets

Caramelitas

Caramelitas



Glossary
all-purpose our Flourthatcontainsonlytheinnerpart
ofthewheatgrainItssuitableforeverythingfromcakes
togravies
allspice Aspicenamedforitsavorechoesofseveral
spicessuchascinnamonclovesandnutmeg
arborio rice AplumpItalianriceoenusedforrisoo
artichoke heart Thecenteroftheartichokeoweroen
soldcannedorfrozen
arugula Aspicy-pepperygreenthathasasharp
distinctiveavor
baking powder Adryingredientusedtoincreasevolume
andlightenorleavenbakedgoods
balsamic vinegar Aheavydarksweetvinegarproduced
primarilyinItalyfromaspecictypeofgrapeandagedin
woodbarrels
basil Aavorfulalmostsweetresinousherbdeliciouswith
tomatoesandusedinmanyItalian-andMediterraneanstyledishes
beat Toquicklymixsubstances
blanch Toplaceafoodinboilingwaterforaboutminute
orlesstopartiallycookandthendousewithcoolwaterto
haltthecooking
blend Tocompletelymixsomethingusuallywithablender
orfoodprocessorslowerthanbeating
boil Toheataliquidtothepointwherewaterisforcedto
turnintosteamcausingtheliquidtobubble
bouillon Driedessenceofstockfromchickenbeef
vegetablesorotheringredients

$

Idiots Guides: Slow Cooker Cooking

braise Tocookwiththeintroductionofaliquidusually

overaperiodoftime
broil Tocookinadryovenundertheoverheadhighheatelement
broth Seestock
brown Tocookinaskilletturninguntilthefoodssurfaceis
searedandbrownincolortolockinthejuices
brown rice Anutritiouswhole-grainriceincludingthe
germwithapalebrownortancolor
bulgur Awheatkernelthatsbeensteameddried
andcrushed
caramelize Tocookvegetablesormeatinbueroroilover
lowheatuntiltheysoensweetenanddevelopacaramel
colorAlsotocooksugaroverlowheatuntilitdevelopsa
sweetcaramelavor
caraway Aspicyseedusedforbreadporkcheeseand
cabbagedishesItsknowntoreducestomachupset
cardamom Anintensesweet-smellingspiceusedinbaking
andcoeeandcommoninIndiancooking
cayenne Aeryspicemadefromhotchilepeppers
especiallytheslenderredveryhotcayenne
chickpea (or garbanzo bean) Aroundishgoldenbean
highinberandlowinfatoenusedasthebaseingredient
inhummus
chile (or chili) Atermforanumberofhotpeppers
rangingfromtherelativelymildanchototheblisteringly
hothabanero
chili powder Awarmrichseasoningblendthatincludes
chilepeppercumingarlicandoregano

chive Aherbthatgrowsinbunchesoflongleavesand
oersalightonionavor

Dijon mustard Aheartyspicymustardmadeinthestyleof

theDijonregionofFrance

chop Tocutintopiecesusuallyqualiedsuchascoarsely

choppedorwithasizemeasurementsuchaschopped
into12-inch cmpiecesFinelychoppedismuch
closertomince

dill Aherbperfectforeggssalmoncheesedishesand

vegetables

chutney AthickcondimentoenservedwithIndiancurries
madewithfruitsand/orvegetableswithvinegarsugar
andspices
cilantro Amemberoftheparsleyfamilyoenusedin
MexicandishesTheseediscalledcorianderinNorth
Americaelsewheretheplantiscalledcoriander
cinnamon Aricharomaticspicecommonlyusedinbaking
ordesserts
clove Asweetstrongalmostwintergreen-avorspiceused
inbaking
coriander Arichwarmspicyseedusedinalltypes
ofrecipes
cornstarch Athickenermadefromtherenedstarchofa
cornkernelsendospermBeforeitsaddedtoarecipeits
oenmixedwithaliquidtomakeapasteandavoidclumps

dredge Tocoatapieceoffoodonallsideswithadry
substancesuchasourorcornmeal
extra-virgin olive oil Seeoliveoil
falafel AMiddleEasternfoodmadeofseasonedground
chickpeasformedintoballscookedandoenusedasa
llinginpitas
fennel Inseedformafragrantlicorice-tastingherbThe
bulbshaveamildavorandacelery-likecrunch
our GrainsgroundintoamealWheatisperhapsthe
mostcommonourbutoatsryebuckwheatsoybeans
chickpeasandothersarealsoused
fold Tocombineadenseandalightmixturewithagentle
movefromthemiddleofthebowloutwardtopreservethe
mixturesairynature
frittata Aneggdishthatscookedslowlywithoutstirring
inaskilletandtheneitherippedornishedunder
thebroiler

cream Tobeatafatsuchasbueroenwithanother

ingredientsuchassugartosoenandaerateabaer

fry Seesaut

cumin Aerysmoky-tastingspicepopularinMiddle

EasternandIndiandishesItsmostoenusedground

garlic Apungentandavorfulmemberoftheonionfamily
Agarlicbulbcontainsmultiplecloveseachclovewhen
choppedyieldsaboutteaspoongarlic

curry RichspicyIndian-stylesaucesandthedishes

preparedwiththemCurrypowderisthebaseseasoning
curry powder Agroundblendofrichandavorfulspices
suchashotpeppernutmegcumincinnamonpepper
andturmeric
custard Acookedmixtureofeggsandmilkpopularasa
basefordesserts

ginger Aavorfulrootavailablefreshordriedandground
thataddsapungentsweetandspicyqualitytoadish
Greek yogurt Astrainedyogurtthatsagoodnatural
sourceofproteincalciumandprobiotics
hearts of palm Firmelongatedo-whitecylindersfrom
theinsideofapalmtreestemtip

dash Afewdropsusuallyofaliquidreleasedbya

quickshake

herbes de Provence Aseasoningmixofbasilfennel

marjoramrosemarysageandthymecommoninthesouth
ofFrance

deglaze Toscrapeupbitsofmeatandseasoningleina
panorskilletaercookingusuallybyaddingaliquidsuch
aswineorbrothandcreatingaavorfulstock

hoisin sauce AsweetAsiancondimentsimilartoketchup

madewithsoybeanssesamechilepeppersandsugar

dice Tocutintosmallcubesabout14-inch mmsquare

horseradish AsharpspicyrootUsesparingly

Glossary

$

hummus AthickMiddleEasternspreadmadeofpured

chickpeaslemonjuiceoliveoilgarlicandoentahini

paella ASpanishdishofriceshellshonionmeatsrich

brothandherbs

Italian seasoning Ablendofdriedherbsincludingbasil

oreganorosemaryandthyme

paprika Arichredwarmearthyspicethatlendsarichred

colortomanydishes

julienne AFrenchwordmeaningtosliceintovery
thinpieces

parsley Afresh-tastinggreenleafyherboenusedas

agarnish

kalamata olive TraditionallyfromGreeceamedium-small

longblackolivewitharichsmokyavor

pesto Athickspreadorsaucemadewithpinenutsfresh

basilgarlicoliveoilandParmesancheese

Key lime AverysmalllimegrownprimarilyinFlorida

knownforitstarttaste

pilaf Asavoryricedishinwhichthericeisbrownedin
bueroroilandthencookedinaavorfulliquidsuch
asabroth

knead Toworkdoughoenwithyourhandstomakeit

pliableKneadingisfundamentalintheprocessofmaking
yeastbreads

pine nut Arichhighinfatavorfulnuttraditionally

usedinpesto

kosher salt Acoarse-grainedsaltmadewithoutany

additivesoriodine

poach Tocookafoodinsimmeringliquidsuchaswater
wineorbroth

lentil Atinylens-shapepulseusedinEuropeanMiddle

EasternandIndiancuisines

polenta Acornmealmushthatcanbeeatenhotwithbuer
orcookeduntilrmandcutintosquares

marinate Tosoakafoodinaseasonedsaucetoimpart
avorandmaketenderaswithmeat

portobello mushroom Alargebrownchewy

avorfulmushroom

marjoram Asweetherbsimilartooreganopopularin
GreekSpanishandItaliandishes

pure Toreduceafoodtoathickcreamytexturetypically

usingablenderorfoodprocessor

mince Tocutintoverysmallpiecessmallerthandiced

about18inchmmorsmaller

quinoa Anuy-avoredseedhighinproteinandcalcium

nutmeg Asweetfragrantmuskyspiceusedprimarily

inbaking
olive Thegreenorblackfruitoftheolivetree
olive oil Afragrantliquidproducedbycrushingorpressing
olivesExtra-virginoliveoilthemostavorfulandhighest
qualityisproducedfromtheolivesrstpressingoilisalso
producedfromlaterpressings
oregano Afragrantslightlyastringentherbusedoenin
GreekSpanishandItaliandishes
orzo Arice-shapepastausedinGreekcooking
oxidation Thegradualbrowningofafruitorvegetable
fromexposuretoairMinimizeoxidationbyrubbingcut
surfaceswithlemonjuice

$

Idiots Guides: Slow Cooker Cooking

reduce Toboilorsimmerabrothorsaucetoremovesome
ofthewatercontentandyieldamoreconcentratedavor
risotto AcreamyItalianricedishmadebybrowningarborio
riceinbueroroilandslowlyaddingliquidtocooktherice
roast Tocookfooduncoveredinanovenusuallywithout
additionalliquid
rosemary Apungentsweetherbusedwithchickenpork
shandespeciallylamb
roux Amixtureofbueroranotherfatandourusedto
thickensaucesandsoups
saron Ayellowavorfulspicemadefromthestamensof
crocusowers
sage Anherbwithaslightlymustyfruitylemon-rindscent
andsunnyavor

saut Topan-cookoverlowerheatthanwhatsused
forfrying

tzatziki AGreekdiptraditionallymadewithGreekyogurt
cucumbersgarlicandmint

savory ApopularherbwithafreshwoodytasteSavory

canalsodescribetheavoroffood

vinegar Anacidicliquidoenmadefromfermented
grapesapplesorriceandusedasadressingand
seasoning

sear Toquicklybrowntheexteriorofafoodespecially

meatoverhighheat
sesame oil AnoilmadefrompressingsesameseedsIts
tastelessifclearandaromaticandavorfulifbrown
shallot Amemberoftheonionfamilythatgrowsinabulb
somewhatlikegarlicbuthasamilderonionavor
short-grain rice Astarchyricethatclumpseasily
simmer Toboilaliquidgentlysoitbarelybubbles
skillet (also frying pan) Aat-boomedmetalpanwitha
handledesignedtocookfoodonastovetop
skim Toremovefatorothermaterialfromthetopofliquid

water chestnut Awhitecrunchyjuicytuberpopularin

manyAsiandishes
whisk Torapidlymixintroducingairtothemixture
white vinegar Vinegarproducedfromgrain
whole grain Agrainderivedfromtheseedsofgrassessuch
aswheatoatsryebarleybuckwheatcornorrice
whole-wheat our Wheatourthatcontainsthe
entiregrain
wild rice Agrassoenconsideredaricethathasarich
nuyavor

steam Tosuspendafoodoverboilingwaterandallowthe
heatofthesteamtocookthefood

yeast Tinyfungithatwhenmixedwithwatersugarour

andheatreleasecarbondioxidebubblesthatcause
breadtorise

stew Toslowlycookpiecesoffoodsubmergedinaliquid
Alsoadishpreparedusingthismethod

zest Smallsliversofpeelusuallyfromcitrusfruit

stir-fry Tocooksmallpiecesoffoodinawokorskilletover
highheatmovingandturningthefoodquicklytocook
allsides
stock Aavorfulbrothmadebycookingmeatsand/or
vegetableswithseasoningsuntiltheliquidabsorbsthese
avorsTheliquidisstrainedandthesolidsarediscarded
Stockcanbeeatenaloneorusedasabaseforsoups
stewsetc
tapenade Athickchunkyspreadmadefromsavory
ingredientssuchasoliveslemonjuiceandanchovies
tarragon Asweetrich-smellingherbperfectwith
vegetablesseafoodchickenandpork
teriyaki AJapanese-stylesaucemadeofsoysaucerice
winegingerandsugar
thyme Amintyzestyherb
turmeric AspicypungentyellowrootItsthesourceofthe
yellowcolorinmanymustards

Glossary

$

Index
HoneyGarlicBarbecueBeefRibs -
Strawberry-ChipotleBarbecueBabyBack
Ribs -

A
alcohol 
AlmondPoppySeedCake  - 

BarbecuePulledPorkSandwiches-

AppleCrumble - 

beans

BostonBakedBeans - 
BrownRiceandBlackBeanCasserole - 
MexicanRefriedBeans - 
WhiteBeansandPancea - 

AppleDumplings  - 
ApplePorkRoast -
Apple-CinnamonSteel-CutOatmeal-
Apple-PumpkinBuer-

beef
BalsamicBeefDipSandwiches-
BraisedBeefShortRibs - 
Extra-SloppyJoes-
anksteak
HoneyGarlicBarbecueBeefRibs -
KoreanBeefBulgogi-

MidwesternBeefBrisket -

ModernMeatloaf-
Old-FashionedBeefStew-

PhillyCheesesteakSandwiches -

SundayAernoonPotRoast - 
Tri-TipBeefStrogano  - 

aujus

B
BabaGhanoush-
bakeditemsSeealsobreads
AlmondPoppySeedCake  - 
ChocolateMudCake - 
CinnamonSwirlCoeeCake - 
LemonPoundCake - 
PeanutBuerFudgeCake - 
SmoresBrownies -

BalsamicBeefDipSandwiches-
BananaBread - 

barbecue
BarbecuePulledPorkSandwiches-
HoneyChipotleBarbecueChicken
Drumsticks-

$

Idiot's Guides: Slow Cooker Cooking

beets
RoastedBeetsnSweets-
RussianRedBorscht -

Bismarks - 
BostonBakedBeans - 
BraisedBeefShortRibs - 

breads

CheeseFondue - 

BananaBread - 

Cornbread - 
CrustyLoafBreads -

DinnerRolls - 
PumpkinBread - 
RosemaryFocacciaBreadwithSeaSalt - 
RyeBread  - 

breakfast
Apple-CinnamonSteel-CutOatmeal-
BrownieBaerOatmeal -
CinnamonSwirlCoeeCake - 
DenverOmelet-
FrenchToastCasserole -
GermanPancake - 
HamandSwissQuiche-
HeartySausageandPotatoHash-
LoadedHashbrowns-

MexicanBreakfastCasserole -

PumpkinPieOatmeal-
SpinachandFetaQuiche -
TripleCheeseSausageandKaleFriata - 

CheesyBaconandRanchPotatoes-
CheesyRavioliCasserole - 
chicken
BualoChickenDip -
ChickenCacciatore-
ChickenTacoSoup
-

ChickenTikkaMasala-
CoconutChickenCurry-
GreekChickenGyros-
GreenChileChickenEnchiladaCasserole - 
Herb-RoastedWholeChicken-
HoneyChipotleBarbecueChicken
Drumsticks-

MexicanSpicedChicken-
MoroccanChickenThighs-
OrangeChicken-

SpicyItalianChickenSandwiches-

TeriyakiChicken -

WhiteChickenChili-

ChickenCacciatore-

brisketMidwesternBeefBrisket -

ChickenTacoSoup
-


BrownRiceandBlackBeanCasserole - 

ChickenTikkaMasala-

BrownieBaerOatmeal -

ChileConQueso-

BualoChickenDip -

chiliSeesoupsstewsandchilies

burnedfood-

chipotlechiles-

buersApple-PumpkinBuer-

ChocolateMudCake - 

chorizo

chowderSeesoupsstewsandchilies

Caramelitas - 

CinnamonSwirlCoeeCake - 

cheese

ClassicItalianLasagna-
CheeseFondue - 
CheesyBaconandRanchPotatoes-
ChileConQueso-
creamcheese
CreamyBroccoliCheeseSoup
-

SouthwesternCheeseCornDip-

CoconutChickenCurry-
ComfortCornChowder-
CornontheCob
-

Cornbread - 

Index

$

HomemadeStrawberryJam - 
HomemadeYogurt - 
Old-FashionedCinnamonBrownSugar
Applesauce -
RoastedRedPepperDip-

SouthwesternCheeseCornDip-
SpinachArtichokeDip-
Tomato-BaconChutney-
UltimateCranberrySauce -

Country-StyleGreenBeans
-

creamcheese
CreamedCorn
-
CreamyBroccoliCheeseSoup
-

CreamyMushroomRisoo  - 
CreamyWhippedPotatoes-
CrustyLoafBreads -

Dutchbaby - 

currypowder

Dutchpus - 

DenverOmelet-
eggs

desserts
AlmondPoppySeedCake  - 
AppleCrumble - 
AppleDumplings  - 
Caramelitas - 
ChocolateMudCake - 
LemonPoundCake - 
Mile-HighChocolateFudgeBrownies -
PeachCobbler - 

PeanutBuerFudgeCake - 
SaltedCaramelRicePudding - 
SmoresBrownies -

StrawberrySwirlCheesecakes - 

Vanilla-OrangePoachedPears - 
WhiteChocolateBreadPudding - 

DenverOmelet-
GermanPancake - 
HamandSwissQuiche-
SpinachandFetaQuiche -
TripleCheeseSausageandKaleFriata - 

experimentingwithrecipes
Extra-SloppyJoes-

F
llingslowcooker
shsauce
anksteak

digitalslowcooker

foodsafetytips

Dijon-CrustedPorkTenderloin - 

FrenchToastCasserole -

DinnerRolls - 

frozenfoods

dipsandsnacks

Apple-PumpkinBuer-
BabaGhanoush-
BualoChickenDip -
CheeseFondue - 
ChileConQueso-
HomemadeKetchup -

$

Idiot's Guides: Slow Cooker Cooking

G
garammasala 
garlicroasting
GermanPancake - 

GreekChickenGyros-
GreenChileChickenEnchilada
Casserole - 
GreenChilePorkStew-
greenonions

K
kale
TripleCheeseSausageandKaleFriata - 
ZuppaToscana
-


KillerCarnitas -

greensSouthernCollardGreens
-

KoreanBeefBulgogi-

groundmeat
ModernMeatloaf-

H
HamandSwissQuiche-
HawaiianKaluaPork-

L
lamb
LegofLambwithRosemaryLemonand
Garlic - 
TripleCitrusLambShanks-

HeartySausageandPotatoHash-

leeks

Herb-RoastedWholeChicken-

LegofLambwithRosemaryLemonand

Garlic - 

HomemadeKetchup -
HomemadeStrawberryJam - 
HomemadeYogurt - 

LemonPoundCake - 
LoadedHashbrowns-

HoneyChipotleBarbecueChicken
Drumsticks-

HoneyGarlicBarbecueBeefRibs -

maintenanceforslowcooker

HoneyMustard-RoastedPotatoes-

meatground

MexicanBreakfastCasserole -

IJ

MexicanRefriedBeans - 

Indian-StyleSpicedChili-

MexicanSpicedChicken-

ingredientsplacementorder

MidwesternBeefBrisket -

Mile-HighChocolateFudgeBrownies -

jamsandjelliesHomemadeStrawberry
Jam - 

ModernMeatloaf-
MoroccanChickenThighs-

Index

$$

pancea 
selectiontips
SlowBraisedSweetPorkChili -
SmotheredPorkChops-

Strawberry-ChipotleBarbecueBabyBack
Ribs -

VietnamesePulledPorkBanhMi -

NO
oatmeal
Apple-CinnamonSteel-CutOatmeal-
BrownieBaerOatmeal -
PumpkinPieOatmeal-

oatsselecting
Old-FashionedBeefStew-

potatoes
CheesyBaconandRanchPotatoes-
CreamyWhippedPotatoes-
HeartySausageandPotatoHash-
HoneyMustard-RoastedPotatoes-

LoadedHashbrowns-

ScallopedPotatoes-
SweetPotatoCasserole -
sweetpotatoes

WinterLeekandPotatoSoup-

Old-FashionedCinnamonBrownSugar
Applesauce -
onionsselecting
OrangeChicken-

Orange-BalsamicGlazedHam-

poweroutages

pancea 

PumpkinBread - 

pastas

PumpkinPieOatmeal-

CheesyRavioliCasserole - 
ClassicItalianLasagna-
SecretIngredientMacaroniandCheese - 

SpagheiandMeatballs - 
Tri-TipBeefStrogano  - 
WhiteVegetableLasagna - 

QR
Ratatouille-
ribs
HoneyGarlicBarbecueBeefRibs -
Strawberry-ChipotleBarbecueBabyBack
Ribs -

PeachCobbler - 

PeanutBuerFudgeCake - 
pectin 

rice

BrownRiceandBlackBeanCasserole - 
CreamyMushroomRisoo  - 
SaltedCaramelRicePudding - 
SpanishRice - 

Un-FriedRice - 

PhillyCheesesteakSandwiches -

pineapple
pork 
ApplePorkRoast -
BarbecuePulledPorkSandwiches-
Dijon-CrustedPorkTenderloin - 
GreenChilePorkStew-
HawaiianKaluaPork-
KillerCarnitas -
Orange-BalsamicGlazedHam-

$

Idiot's Guides: Slow Cooker Cooking

roast
ApplePorkRoast -
SundayAernoonPotRoast - 

RoastedBeetsnSweets-
roastedgarlic

RoastedRedPepperDip-

RoastedSummerVegetableMedley -

RosemaryFocacciaBreadwithSeaSalt - 
RussianRedBorscht -
RyeBread  - 

S
SaltedCaramelRicePudding - 
sandwiches
BalsamicBeefDipSandwiches-
BarbecuePulledPorkSandwiches-
Extra-SloppyJoes-
GreekChickenGyros-
PhillyCheesesteakSandwiches -
SpicyItalianChickenSandwiches-

VietnamesePulledPorkBanhMi -

scallions
ScallopedPotatoes-

GreenChilePorkStew-
Indian-StyleSpicedChili-
Old-FashionedBeefStew-

RussianRedBorscht -
SlowBraisedSweetPorkChili -
SpicedBuernutSquashSoup
-

Texas-StyleBeefChili-
TomatoBisque-
VegetarianSweetPotatoChili
-

WhiteChickenChili-

WinterLeekandPotatoSoup-
ZuppaToscana
-


SouthernCollardGreens
-

SouthwesternCheeseCornDip-
SpagheiandMeatballs - 
SpanishRice - 

SpicedBuernutSquashSoup
-

spicesandseasonings
currypowder
garammasala 

SecretIngredientMacaroniandCheese - 

SpicyItalianChickenSandwiches-

sesameoil 

SpinachandFetaQuiche -

SlowBraisedSweetPorkChili -

SpinachArtichokeDip-

slowcookers

spotsonstoneware

maintenance
parts
seings
sizes
temperaturesforcooking

SmoresBrownies -

SmotheredPorkChops-

snacksSeedipsandsnacks
soggycasserole

soupsstewsandchilies

ChickenTacoSoup
-

ComfortCornChowder-
CreamyBroccoliCheeseSoup
-


squashSpicedBuernutSquashSoup
-

stewSeesoupsstewsandchilies
stonewardinsertspots

StrawberrySwirlCheesecakes - 

Strawberry-ChipotleBarbecueBabyBack
Ribs -

StuedArtichokes
-

SundayAernoonPotRoast - 
SweetPotatoCasserole -
sweetpotatoes


Index

$

sweets 
AlmondPoppySeedCake  - 
AppleCrumble - 
AppleDumplings  - 
Caramelitas - 
ChocolateMudCake - 
LemonPoundCake - 
Mile-HighChocolateFudgeBrownies -
PeachCobbler - 

PeanutBuerFudgeCake - 
SaltedCaramelRicePudding - 
SmoresBrownies -

StrawberrySwirlCheesecakes - 

Vanilla-OrangePoachedPears - 
WhiteChocolateBreadPudding - 

TU
temperaturesforcooking
burningfoodand
foodsafetytips

V
Vanilla-OrangePoachedPears - 
vegetables
CheesyBaconandRanchPotatoes-
CornontheCob
-

Country-StyleGreenBeans
-

CreamedCorn
-
CreamyWhippedPotatoes-
HoneyMustard-RoastedPotatoes-

Ratatouille-
RoastedBeetsnSweets-
RoastedSummerVegetableMedley -
ScallopedPotatoes-
SouthernCollardGreens
-

StuedArtichokes
-

SweetPotatoCasserole -
WhiteVegetableLasagna - 

VegetarianSweetPotatoChili
-

VietnamesePulledPorkBanhMi -

TeriyakiChicken -

WXYZ

Texas-StyleBeefChili-
TomatoBisque-

WhiteBeansandPancea - 

Tomato-BaconChutney-

WhiteChickenChili-

TripleCheeseSausageandKaleFriata - 

WhiteChocolateBreadPudding - 

TripleCitrusLambShanks-

WhiteVegetableLasagna - 

Tri-TipBeefStrogano  - 

wine 

troubleshooting-

WinterLeekandPotatoSoup-

tzatzikisauce
yams

UltimateCranberrySauce -

Un-FriedRice - 

yogurt - 
tzatzikisauce

zucchiniRoastedSummerVegetable
Medley -
ZuppaToscana
-




Idiot's Guides: Slow Cooker Cooking

About the Author

Rachel Farnsworth is the food writer, recipe developer, and photographer
behind the popular cooking blog The Stay at Home Chef (thestayathomechef.
com), where her recipes have reached millions of people. Rachels mantra in
the kitchen is to cook from scratch, with love.
Rachel lives in San Diego with her husband and two children and spends an
inordinate amount of time at the beach.