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March 23, 2012

Win a cookbook and book signing info

The publisher is giving away FIVE copies of 365 Days of Slow-Cooking, and selecting winners from their email subscribers. If you are not on the list, subscribe today by clicking on the link (winners will be announced on Monday): http://eepurl.com/j3Yib I will be at the new City Creek mall in Salt … Read More »

March 23, 2012

March Madness Round 3 Results

Here's where we stand after 3 rounds of the tournament.  The last eight recipes standing are:   Beef and Barley Soup, Cordon Bleu Soup,  Beef Gyros,  Cafe Rio Beef,  Massaman Curry,  Hawaiian Chicken,  Turkey Lasagna, and the  Salsa Rice … Read More »

March 22, 2012

Kung Pao Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Makes 2-3 servings 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed, patted dry and cut into chunks 2 heaping Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground red pepper 1 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp … Read More »

March 21, 2012

March Madness Round 2 Results: “Other” Category

The final results from the 2nd round of the tournament!   Ham and Swiss Frittata Recipe: Prep time/ease of ingredients (10 points) Likeliness of making it again (30 points) Overall flavor (50 points) Value $ (10 points) Mexican Rice 10 10 … Read More »

March 21, 2012

Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork

Makes about 6-8 servings 1 large onion, cut into large slices 2 cups chicken stock 2-3 lbs shoulder pork roast (look for the words shoulder, butt, or boston), trimmed of excess fat 1 (15 oz) can diced tomato with jalapenos  2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp … Read More »

March 20, 2012

March Madness Round 2 Results: Chicken

Massaman Curry Massaman CurrySour Cream Chicken Prep time/ease of ingredients (10 pts) 8 9 Likeliness of making it again (30 pts) 28 15 Overall Flavor (50 pts) 48 35 Value $ (10 pts) 8 9 Final Score: Massaman Curry:  92 Sour Cream Chicken:  68 Review by … Read More »

March 20, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup with Barley and Mushrooms

Makes 6 servings 1 lb red potatoes, cubed 1 lb fully cooked ham, cubed 6-8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup pearl barley (not quick cooking) 2 tsp minced garlic 1 small onion, minced 5 cups water 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried basil 2 tsp beef bouillon granules or 1 tsp Shirley J beef … Read More »

March 20, 2012

March Madness Round 2 Results: Meaty Category

The 2nd round results from the meaty category are in!  Here's where we're at: Beef Gyros Recipe: Prep time/ease of ingredients (10 points) Likeliness of making it again (30 points) Overall flavor (50 points) Value $ (10 points) Turkey Breast 10 … Read More »

March 20, 2012

I need 4 people

I need 4 volunteers to participate in the last round of the slow cooker tournament!  If you want to make 2 recipes (I'll tell you which one's are available) in the next week, email me (karenbellessapetersen at gmail dot com).  First come, first serve :) … Read More »

March 19, 2012

Slow Cooker Honey Lime Enchiladas

Makes 6 servings 2-3 cups cooked chicken 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 cups salsa verde, divided 1 cup shredded cheddar, divided 6 tortillas (I use whole wheat) 1.  Make a foil collar and place it on … Read More »

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