There is no shortage of slow cooker recipes popping up all over the place now that it’s fall. So why should you try this one? Because. And also, it was a “perfect on the first try” recipe. A simple, healthy, flavourful stew that tastes great right out of the slow cooker and even greater the…
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How To: Slow Cooker – Mexican Shredded Chicken
For every recipe you see me post on this blog, I can promise you there were at least one or two others that I thought would be hits, but instead were major recipe flops. While I love my slow cooker for chicken, meat, and the occasional vegetarian curry, it does have the tendency to turn…
How To: Slow Cooker – Lentil and Carrot Curry Stew
As of this past Friday, it is officially spring! Can we finally say good bye to that cold winter weather?? I am so done with the heavy winter jacket, boots, hats, and gloves. Bring on the capri pants, tank tops, and spring jackets. Now winter isn’t all doom and gloom – there is one…
How To: Slow Cooker – Vegetarian Coconut Curry Soup
The dinner theme in our house these days can be summarized by one word – easy! Delicious? Sure that’s good too. And quick? A bonus. But most importantly, it has to be a meal that comes together with as little chiffonading and pan searing as possible. And this is why I have really been singing…
How To: Slow Cooker – Sesame Chicken
I have a confession to make – Before making this recipe and writing this post, I had never used my slow cooker before. Crazy, right? And if you too are one of those ashamed slow cooker virgins, I promise after one use, it will become one of your favourite kitchen tools too. It may surprise…
How to: Slow Cooker – Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
I sure did eat instant oatmeal back in the day. Maple and brown sugar was the first flavour to disappear from the variety pack. Followed by apple cinnamon and peaches and cream. Bringing up the rear was boring old plain, of course. These days, the excessive packaging, the artificial flavour and ‘caramel colour’ (both actually…
How to: Slow Cooker Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
I got a new slow cooker! Please see our pulled chicken post for more info on the demise of the previous one. I’ve promised my husband I will treat this one with a little more respect. I need to start using my slow cooker more. I say this each time I use it, because each time I use…