New Potatoโ€“Chicken Stew

New Potatoโ€“Chicken Stew

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Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 4 Servings 1ยฝ cups each
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets or sugar snap peas
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 new red potatoes 8 oz, cut into fourths
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 12 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 jar chicken gravy

Instructions

  • In 3-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition values

Calories: 250 kcal
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Red Pepperโ€“Spinach Lasagna

Red Pepperโ€“Spinach Lasagna

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Ingredients

  • 1 jar 26 to 28 oz tomato pasta sauce
  • 2 medium red bell peppers chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped (ยฝ cup)
  • 2 boxes 9 oz each frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 jar Alfredo pasta sauce
  • 15 slices 1 oz each provolone cheese
  • ยผ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Spread ยพ cup of the tomato pasta sauce in bottom of slow cooker.
  • In large bowl, mix bell peppers, onion and spinach; stir in remaining tomato pasta sauce and the tomato sauce.
  • Layer 3 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces to fit, over sauce in slow cooker.
  • Top with one-third of the Alfredo sauce, spreading to cover noodles completely.
  • Top with 5 of the cheese slices, overlapping if necessary.
  • Top with one-third of the vegetable mixture (about 2 cups), spreading evenly.
  • Repeat layers twice.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

Time-saver:
Frozen spinach can be quickly thawed using the microwave. Place frozen blocks of spinach in a 10-inch square microwavable dish. Microwave uncovered on High Minutes. Break up blocks; microwave More minutes or until completely thawed. Drain well, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.

Nutrition values

Calories: 630 kcal
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Tropical Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Tropical Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 8 large cabbage leaves
  • 1 can 14 oz reduced-fat (lite) unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
  • ยฝ cup pineapple preserves
  • 1 cup cooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
  • 1 can black beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion chopped (ยฝ cup)
  • โ…“ cup raisins
  • โ…“ cup cashew pieces
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon garlic salt
  • Flaked coconut if desired
  • Additional cashew pieces if desired

Instructions

  • In large bowl, cover cabbage leaves with boiling water.
  • Cover; let stand about 10 minutes or until leaves are limp.
  • Meanwhile, spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix coconut milk and preserves.
  • Spread ยฝ cup mixture in bottom of slow cooker; set remaining mixture aside.
  • In medium bowl, mix pasta, beans, onion, raisins, โ…“ cup cashews, curry powder and garlic salt.
  • Remove cabbage leaves from water; drain.
  • Place about โ…“ cup pasta mixture at stem end of each leaf.
  • Roll leaf around pasta mixture, tucking in sides.
  • Place as many cabbage rolls, seam side down, as will comfortably fit in slow cooker.
  • Cover with โ…“ cup of the remaining coconut milk mixture.
  • Repeat with remaining cabbage rolls.
  • Pour remaining coconut milk mixture over rolls.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours (or on High heat setting 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes).
  • With spatula, carefully remove cabbage rolls, one at a time, from slow cooker; place on serving platter.
  • Sprinkle rolls with coconut and additional cashews.

Notes & Wine Advice

Quick Variation:
Add even more tropical flavor to this dish by using macadamia nuts in place of the cashews.

Nutrition values

Calories: 670 kcal
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Great Northern Bean And Veggie Sausage Cassoulet

Great Northern Bean And Veggie Sausage Cassoulet

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, gently mix carrots, onion, beans, wine, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
  • Arrange soy-protein sausage pieces on top of beans.
  • Pour diced tomatoes over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7ยฝ hours to 8ยฝ hours or 3ยฝ hours to 4ยฝ hours on High heat setting.
  • Just before serving, remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and fresh thyme.

Nutrition values

Calories: 580 kcal
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Leek And Parsnip Vegetable Stew

Leek And Parsnip Vegetable Stew

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium red potatoes cut into ยฝ-inch pieces
  • 2 medium leeks cut in half lengthwise, rinsed and cut into ยฝ-inch pieces (4 cups)
  • 4 medium stalks celery cut into ยฝ-inch pieces (2 cups)
  • Medium carrots cut into ยฝ-inch pieces (1ยฝ cups)
  • 2 medium parsnips peeled, cut into ยฝ-inch pieces (1ยฝ cups)
  • 1 can 28 oz whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
  • 1 can 14 oz chicken broth
  • ยฝ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ยฝ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except cornstarch and water.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • ln small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew until blended.
  • Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, or until thickened.

Notes & Wine Advice

Quick Variation:
To make this recipe meatless, use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.
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Course; Fish / One Pot Dinner

Chipotle Four-Bean Chili With Lime

Chipotle Four-Bean Chili With Lime

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except lime juice.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours (or on High heat setting 2 to 3 hours).
  • Just before serving, stir in lime juice.

Notes & Wine Advice

Quick Variation:
Do you prefer one type of bean over others? This dish is colorful and flavorful with the variety of beans, but feel free to substitute one kind of bean for another if you have a preference.

Nutrition values

Calories: 590 kcal
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Black Beanโ€“Sweet Potato Chili

Black Beanโ€“Sweet Potato Chili

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, refried beans, black beans and broth.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or on High heat setting 3ยฝ to 4 hours).
  • Just before serving, stir in vinegar.
  • Serve chili with cheese and sour cream.

Notes & Wine Advice

Time-saver:
Make quick work of chopping the garlic and onions by enlisting the help of your food processor. Start by chopping the garlic first, then add the onions and continue chopping. Depending on the size of your food processor, you may need to do the onions in batches. Either way, you save time and tears!

Nutrition values

Calories: 260 kcal
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Creamy Blue Cheeseโ€“Salmon Casserole

Creamy Blue Cheeseโ€“Salmon Casserole

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • pray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix potatoes, beans, corn, soup, water and pepper.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours (or on High heat setting 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes).
  • ln 1-cup measuring cup, mix half-and-half and flour with whisk until well blended.
  • Stir into potato mixture in slow cooker.
  • Stir in salmon.
  • If using Low heat setting, increase to High.
  • Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
  • Stir in cheese and chives.
  • Time-saver:
  • Look for salmon fillets that already have the skin removed to save time from having to remove it.

Notes & Wine Advice

Quick Variation:
Two cans (7ยฝ ounces each) water-packed chunk-style boneless skinless salmon, drained, can be used instead of the fresh salmon. Since itโ€™s already cooked, stir it into the potato mixture and cook about 10 minutes or just until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition values

Calories: 460 kcal
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Porketta Pot Roast

Porketta Pot Roast

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1ยฝ teaspoons fennel seed crushed
  • ยพ teaspoon salt
  • ยฝ teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 boneless pork shoulder 3 lb
  • Medium parsnips peeled, cut into ยพ-inch pieces (3 cups)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled, cut into ยพ-inch pieces (3 cups)
  • 1ยฝ cloves garlic cut in half
  • 1ยฝ cups water

Instructions

  • In small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, fennel seed, salt and celery seed.
  • Pat seasoning mixture evenly onto pork (if pork comes in netting or is tied, do not remove).
  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook pork in skillet 5 to 10 minutes, turning several times, until browned on all sides.
  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, place parsnips, sweet potatoes and garlic; pour water over vegetables.
  • Place pork on vegetables.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
  • Remove pork from slow cooker; place on cutting board (remove netting or strings).
  • Cut pork across grain into slices.
  • Serve pork with vegetables and juices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 350 kcal
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Maple-Sage Pork

Maple-Sage Pork

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Ingredients

  • 1 boneless pork shoulder roast 2 to 3 lb
  • 2 tablespoons real maple or maple-flavored syrup
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
  • ยฝ teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups cubed 1ยฝ inch peeled butternut squash
  • 2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 small onions cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings.
  • Place pork in slow cooker.
  • In small bowl, mix syrup, garlic, sage, bouillon granules and ยฝ cup of the water; spoon over pork.
  • Arrange squash, carrots and onions around pork.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer pork and vegetables from slow cooker to serving platter; cover to keep warm.
  • If desired, skim fat from cooking liquid.
  • Pour liquid into 4-cup microwavable measuring cup.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining ยฝ cup water until smooth; stir into liquid.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 2 to Minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture thickens.
  • Serve with pork and vegetables.

Notes & Wine Advice

Quick Variation:
Whole carrots, quartered lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces, can be substituted for the baby carrots.

Nutrition values

Calories: 280 kcal
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Course; One Pot Dinner / Pork