Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
Slow Cooker favorites from 2 pork chops in the small slow cooker to complete chicken dinners in the larger cooker. Makes dinnertime so easy!
I did a Slow Roasted Venison Roast last January…. and it was wonderful. But it started me thinking about having my oven on for such a long time – even at relatively low heat. Of course, in winter, there’s the added bonus of more heat in the kitchen, but, still, in thinking about reducing my … Continue reading…
I remember my mother had a tiny, 2 oz jar of chopped pimentos in the fridge that she would dole out carefully as a garnish for deviled eggs or potato salad. She usually kept it so long she had to throw the last few out. She also had a 1 oz bottle of Pompeian olive oil in … Continue reading…
Another recipe for the slow cooker…. This time a traditional pot roast. Well, almost traditional…. I used veal rather than beef, but everything else was right. It was the perfect week-end dinner for a cold, gray, rainy day. Rest assured, the slow cooker will be put away as soon as the grill comes out of … Continue reading…
This is a recipe that my s-i-l in Hawaii sent to me. I’m not certain where she found it, but I know she modified it. And I modified it a bit more. It’s all about working with the ingredients one has on hand…. Her recipe called for apple cider, which, I assume, is the U.S, … Continue reading…
I think I’m getting the hang of this slow cooker…. Or I’m getting overly confident and am going to mess something up in a big way. In the meantime – if you are pining for summer and barbecue season, here is something to bridge the gap until the barbecue grills come out of storage. It’s … Continue reading…
I’m getting into this slow cooker thing….. This was another hit: the veal was falling off the bone, moist and flavorful. It was also totally unplanned as so many of our dinners are. Oh, the dinners involving pork chops or chicken breasts are always planned, but whenever I’m looking for something specific and a bit … Continue reading…
This is why I bought a slow cooker. When I made this in the US it was always good and one of our favorite winter dishes. The recipe for Braised Beef Provençal I have not been able to get it right on this side of the pond. If I used the cheap cuts, for stewing, … Continue reading…