Had I known spending 5 minutes to prep a chicken and a couple of humble vegetables would turn into such a delightful meal, I would’ve started slow cooking whole chickens a looong time ago. And the gravy. THE GRAVY. I’m going to keep this simple, because there is not a single complicated thing about this…
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General Tso Pulled Chicken and Coconut Rice Bowls
I was meal planning recently when I realized it had been some time since I devoured a plate of our General Tso Tofu, one of my all time How to Eat faves. With no tofu on hand, I did a quick brain storm to figure out how I could get the glorious General Tso flavours…
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say I’ve made this recipe at least 20 times. Maybe even 30. Not exaggerating. And I owe you all an apology for not sharing this slow cooker oatmeal with you sooner. You see, at first, I wasn’t really sure if it was “blog-worthy.” It’s not…
How To: Slow Cooker – Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Last week I was lounging by a pool, running in shorts, and enjoying daily 2 for 1 happy hours. Now, I’m bundled up in a parka, glued to the treadmill, and have 2 slightly under the weather kiddos. Reality bites! One benefit to being home in our lovely Toronto winter – this spicy chicken. Are you…
How To: Slow Cooker – Orange and Honey Braised Carrots
Yup, that’s right. TWO slow cooker recipes in a row. And BOTH vegetarian. How about that? I tend to agree with Erin – most vegetarian slow cooker recipes do result in a pile of mush. But just like our daal, I have found when treated correctly, you can still get the same oven or stove…
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 – 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…