Slow Cooker / Crockpot

Beef Stew

Yesterday was my Dad’s birthday. I made him beef stew. This recipe is slightly different than most because, you add the vegetables after you’ve cooked the beef for an hour.  Instead of regular sized Yukon Gold potatoes, I used mini potatoes (unpeeled) and cut them in half, which was a lot faster to prepare. I […]

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  October 24, 2013   2 comments

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO) from Beauty Marks again. This one was too easy for words and, most importantly, was a HUGE crowd-pleaser. You can spice it up with chili powder or jalapeños if you’d like, but I kept it mild for the timid in my house. Slow cooker Sloppy Joes 1 lb (or 17.6 […]

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  April 26, 2013   1 comment

Chicken Thighs with Paprika

Here’s a really easy crockpot chicken thigh recipe. You don’t even have to brown them first! Chicken Thighs with Paprika Serves 6 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and sliced 4 medium-size new potatoes (about 1 lb), cut into 1-inch-thick wedges 2 cups baby carrots 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tsp […]

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  April 5, 2013   2 comments

Radical Tzimmes

Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO) from Beauty Marks again. Tzimmes is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish sweet stew typically made from carrots and dried fruits such as prunes or raisins, often combined with other root vegetables.  The name may come from the Yiddish words tzim (for) and esn (eating). “To make a big tzimmes over something” […]

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  March 19, 2013   1 comment

Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions

Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO)  from Beauty Marks again. This recipe is a plan-ahead treasure, whether it’s for Passover advance cooking, or anytime. Caramelizing onions is a pain in the butt – it always takes far longer than the recipe says (seriously: check out this Slate article). But if you have a slow cooker (and […]

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  March 15, 2013   2 comments

Asian Spiced Chicken Wings

This is the new / used once crockpot I got for Christmas.  Thanks Dad and Noriko!  I made these wonderful chicken wings in it last week and forgot to take a picture.  They are perfect for a game day party and really easy. Asian Spiced Chicken Wings Serves 15-20 3 lbs chicken wings 1 cup […]

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  January 2, 2013   No comments

All I want for Christmas…

My Crockpot…. Here’s the thing, I love crockpots. I have had this crockpot for many years, I can’t remember when I got it. I know I didn’t buy because it’s so ugly. Having said all this, it’s the best cooking crockpot I’ve ever had. I use 3 other ones on a regular basis. They are […]

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  December 7, 2012   5 comments

Beef Goulash in a Slow Cooker

Goulash is a soup or stew of meat, noodles and vegetables , seasoned with paprika and other spices originating in Hungary. It is one of Hungary’s national dishes and a symbol of the country.  Beef Goulash in a Slow Cooker Serves 8 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 4 lbs boneless beef short ribs, cut into […]

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  October 4, 2012   No comments