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Sunday Slow Cooker: Moroccan Turkey Stew
After a weekend of opulence and seduction, perhaps you're craving a return to the simplicity of Winter basics. For that, turn to a stew that's soothing yet also a refreshing departure from, say, mother's pot roast.
This turkey stew, with its cumin, allspice, and dried fruits, is the ideal dinner for a casual Sunday evening.
Sunday Slow Cooker: Vegetarian Curry
Now that we've cleared up any confusion you may have about curry and curry powder, I wanted to share a great recipe for it that you can make in your slow cooker.
This veggie dish makes a rounded meal whether or not you're a vegetarian; meat lovers will find it's full of robust flavors. To get this easy-prep recipe, read more
Sunday Slow Cooker: Minestrone With Squash & Pork Sausage
If you're wondering what to do with all the beautiful Fall produce, look no further than this hearty minestrone with kale, squash, and pork sausage. If you've got dietary restrictions, simply adapt this recipe to your needs.
For example, you can substitute spinach for kale, kabocha for butternut squash, or chicken sausage for pork sausage.
Sunday Slow Cooker: Seafood Gumbo
When cooking with a slow cooker, it's easy to overlook the fact that shellfish like shrimp and crab are just as simple to make as any other protein.
Gumbo can be time intensive and require a lot of expensive spices, but this recipe turns the Southern favorite into a realistic meal. To round out the menu, serve it over rice.
Sunday Slow Cooker: Skirt Steak With Cipollini Onions
The beef cut known as skirt steak is known for being inexpensive and flavorful. Because it can also be slightly tough, the slow cooker is an excellent choice for cooking it: after being cooked slow and low for seven hours, the meat will be falling-apart tender and juicy. For maximum tenderness, slice the meat against its grain when you're ready to serve it.
Sunday Slow Cooker: Vegetable Casserole
This casserole of polenta and vegetables uses canned beans and store-bought pesto to cut down on preparation time, but the slow cooker does all the hard work.
The recipe calls for an Italian cheese blend and specific vegetables, but feel free to mix things up with an American or Mexican cheese blend and different beans and vegetables, if you like.
To learn more about this easy-to-make, one-pot meal, read more
Sunday Slow Cooker: Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew
Now that Summer's winding down and Fall is officially here, I'll be featuring a new series called Sunday Slow Cooker, with a set of easy-to-make one-pot recipes.
Today's hearty recipe calls for sweet potatoes and slow-cooked chicken thighs that'll be falling-off-the-bone tender by the time you return to the crockpot hours later. Alternatively, you can opt for thighs that have already been de-boned, or even boneless, skinless chicken breast.
Do You Own a Slow Cooker?
I often forget that I own a slow cooker, but whenever I remember to use it, I'm in love with it. All I have to do is dump a bunch of stuff in the pot before I leave for work, turn it on, and I come home to a delicious aroma and a dinner that's ready to be eaten. The only catch for me is that I've got to be home at a certain time, otherwise my meat will get overcooked and tough.
Win a Programmable Crock-Pot Slow Cooker!
When Fall rolls around, a Crock-Pot is great to have, which is why we're giving away TWO Crock-Pot Programmable VersaWare Slow Cookers ($79.99) to two lucky YumSugar readers. So, if you haven't already, be sure to enter our Crock-Pot Slow Cooker giveaway!
To enter, all you have to do is log in and take this quiz.
Win a Programmable Crock-Pot for Fall Cooking!
When Fall rolls around, a Crock-Pot is great to have, which is why I picked the 6-quart Crock-Pot Programmable VersaWare Slow Cooker ($79.99) as one of my October must haves. If you haven't gotten one yet, don't worry, because this week we're giving away TWO of these digital Crock-Pots to two lucky YumSugar readers. The cooker features an inner pot that can be used on the stove or in the oven, so it's perfect for no-hassle meals in the chilly months.
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