4645 pretty darn tasty cooker Recipes

black beans go into the slow cooker with an army of flavorful ingredients. so why is the result so often a dull, muddied mess here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, build assertive flavor , start by sauteing chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapenos in a dutch oven; beginning the saute with bacon fat, rather than the usual oil, also helps amplify the meaty richness of the chili., test kitchen likes to saute spices to intensify their flavor. when the vegetables are tender, add 1/4 cup of chili powder, plus cumin and oregano, and let the spices bloom in the hot pan., while ham hocks traditionally add flavor and a few shreds of meat to the chili, we wanted enough meat to chew on. we opted for the salty richness a small smoked ham lent to the chili as it cooked; removing the ham at the end of cooking and chopping it provided plenty of meat., dried beans added to the slow cooker at the outset were still too hard by the time the chili was done. to speed up the cooking, we simmer the beans in the dutch oven for 15 minutes before transferring the contents to the slow cooker.

beef top sirloin steak , cut into thin strips, olive oil, water, beef stroganoff seasoning for the slow cooker, sliced baby portobello mushrooms, onion, chopped, butter, port wine or beef broth, ground mustard, sugar, sour cream, hot cooked egg noodles, minced fresh parsley , optional

whole chicken , cut into pieces, honey, warmed slightly, prepared mustard, ground nutmeg

lean ground beef, chopped onion, red bell pepper, chopped, chili powder, minced garlic, bay leaf, peeled and diced tomatoes, kidney beans, drained, spaghetti sauce, salsa, taco sauce

light brown sugar, granulated sugar, paprika (try 1/4 cup smoked and 1/4 cup sweet ), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, granulated onion, cayenne, boneless beef short ribs , connective tissue removed, virginia pruitt s perfect barbecue sauce or your favorite thick barbecue sauce

food cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix, sour cream, water, vegetable oil, eggs, chocolate frosting ( perfect is preferred, but store bought or your own recipe is acceptable)

beef, sliced very thinly, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onion, chopped, honey, brown sugar, garlic, chopped, fresh ginger, minced, sake, black pepper, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds

baking potatoes, peeled and cubed, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, ground black pepper, butter, softened, heavy cream

yellow cake mix, water, eggs, vegetable oil, prepared vanilla frosting, multicolored candy sprinkles , or as needed (optional), vanilla almond bark , or as needed, paper lollipop sticks, styrofoam

frozen sliced strawberries, thawed, frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed, chilled rose wine , such as white zinfandel, pineapple juice, ginger ale

praline apple crisp ingredients, crisp tart apples (granny smith or braeburn), cut into 1/2, ground cinnamon, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cold butter, cut into small pieces, chopped pecans, toffee bits, spray 3-to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. in large bowl, mix apples and cinnamon to coat. place in slow cooker., in medium bowl with pastry blender or fork, mix oats, brown sugar, flour , and butter until crumbly. stir in pecans and toffee bits., sprinkle curmb mixture evenly over apples ., cover; cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. serve with ice, cream , if desired.

beef top sirloin steak cut into thin strips, olive oil, water, beef stroganoff seasoning for the slow cooker, sliced baby portobello mushrooms, onion chopped, butter, beef broth or port wine, ground mustard, sugar, sour cream, egg noodles

macaroni noodles, uncooked, chicken broth (to cook noodles in(optional), onion, minced or pureed, salt, pepper, eggs, skim milk, evaporated milk, margarine, melted, velveeta cheese, cubed, vermont sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or sliced thin, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, shredded

food cake mix or 18 1/4 oz fudge cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, water, eggs, semi-sweet chocolate chips, icing, sugar, butter, whole milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips

water, sugar, water, tea bags, lemonade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, brandy (peach or apricot)

spice cake mix, jello instant vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin puree, oil, water, eggs, pumpkin pie spice (optional)

lean ground beef, garlic cloves, minced, onion, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, crushed, thyme, coriander, basil, salt

bell pepper, chopped, poblano pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, sliced mushrooms, stewing beef, beef broth, olive oil, butter, garlic cloves, finely chopped, flour, salt, pepper, steak sauce, honey, velveeta cheese, parsley, finely chopped