Spicy, hearty and satisfying. This version takes a fair amount of work, but it's worth the effort. Start to finish: 2 hours 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed2 3/4 tsp salt1 bay leaf2-4 T bacon fat or olive oil2 pound ground beef2 large Spanish onions, diced (4 cups)2...
Comforting and filled with large chunks of chicken, carrots and celery. Start to finish = 1 hour 1 3 1/2 - 4 1/4 lb chicken1 quart chicken stock1-4 garlic cloves, smashed1 tsp black peppercorns1 bay leaf5 sprigs fresh dill3 sprigs fresh parsley3 sprigs fresh...
Who knew you could cook lasagna in the slow cooker? This was a great dish to bring to a potluck. 24 oz jar + 1 cup tomato pasta sauce9 long lasagna noodles, uncooked2 1/2 cups chopped veggies (I used mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and spinach)1 teaspoon minced garlic1...
A great dish to bring to a potluck. Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 4 hours. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup of diced onion3 cloves of garlic minced1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoessalt & pepper2 heaping tablespoons of diced chipotle in adobo1...
Easy way to make this classic comfort food. Prep time: 25 minutes; cook time: 2 hours 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese1-3/4 cups whole milk1 can...
Wow - who knew you could use the slow cooker (or the slow cooker setting of your Instant Pot) for something so fabulous? The recipe calls for a maple frosting, but we ate more than half of them before I even got to that part... Ingredients Dough 3/4 cup milk 1...
A super-flavorful stew that that can be made in a crockpot or on the stovetop. It is great on the stovetop, incredible in the crockpot. Crockpot: Prep: 10 minutes; Cook 6 hrs; Finish prep 10 minutes. Stovetop: Prep: 20 minutes; Cook 1 hr; Finish prep 10 minutes....
A classic beef stew. I like to make it with the vegetables in fairly large pieces, but you can chop them up as small as you'd like. Hands-on time: 10 minutes; Start to finish time: 5-6 hours Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 lb. beef stew...
This is a filling, yet light, soup that's really flavorful. As long as you have the ingredients on hand, putting this soup together is quick. Prep time: 10 minutes; Start to finish time: 4-6 hours Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1...