 Fall is here and with it cool weather, making this the ideal time of year to bring out your slow cooker for minimal effort meal creating. Next thing you'll need are slow cooker recipes which is exactly what you'll find in Donna-Marie Pye's latest book "300 slow cooker favorites". In this compilation of slow cooker recipes, Pye presents the favorite recipes from her two previous slow cooker cookbooks. You'll find a large assortment of slow cooker recipes including some recipes for breakfast, appetizers, soups, stews, chilies, main course meals, side dishes and even desserts. Check out "Stratford's Sweet Chili" below for an example of the recipes you'll find in '300 slow cooker favorites'.
Stratford's Sweet ChiliFrom 300 Slow Cooker Favorites by Donna-Marie Pye, Robert Rose 2007 Serves 6 to 8
My childhood friend Joy Stratford has been a vegetarian for many years. Not only is she a busy mom and great soccer player, she is also a fantastic cook! This is one of her favorite recipes.
Slow cooker size: 5 to 6 quart
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 2 cups (500 mL) home-cooked chickpeas
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed, or 2 cups (500 mL) home-cooked beans
- 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes with herbs and spices
- 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) corn kernels, drained
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup (250 mL) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) liquid honey
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) chili powder
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) cayenne pepper
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- Sour cream
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
1. In slow cooker stoneware, combine chickpeas, kidney beans, tomatoes, corn, carrots, garlic and red onion. 2. In a bowl, combine ketchup, honey, chili powder and cayenne; mix well and pour into slow cooker. Stir mixture to combine. 3. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours, until hot and bubbling. 4. Add green pepper, red pepper and yellow pepper. Cover and cook on High for 20 to 25 minutes longer. 5. Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese.
Tips If you find this chili too sweet, reduce the honey by 2 tbsp (25 mL). Substitute 1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn for canned corn. Beans are an excellent source of fiber and protein, and give this chili a hearty, filling consistency that satisfies even a die-hard meat eater. Don't be afraid to add an additional can of beans to this recipe. Several varieties of shapes and colors add interest and texture.
About 300 Slow Cooker Favorites Slow cookers provide the perfect mealtime solution for tasty and nutritious food with a minimum of effort. Just a few ingredients in the slow cooker and a flick of the switch can produce a hot, satisfying home-cooked meal that's ready to serve at dinnertime. 300 Slow Cooker Favorites features easy, imaginative and delicious recipes such as Sumptuous soups (potato leek soup with Stilton; meaty minestrone; roasted red pepper), New chili dishes (football Sunday chili; party pleas'n chili; adobe pork and bean chili), Satisfying mains (rosemary and garlic leg of lamb; gooey glazed beef ribs; coq au yin), and Sweet endings (very adult rice pudding; upside-down fudge brownie pudding; plum cobbler). Also included are tips and techniques that guarantee slow cooker success. "Night before" advice features handy and time-saving tips. From classic comfort foods to contemporary dishes, there's a new family-favorite waiting to be discovered by anyone using a slow cooker.
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