141738 slow cooker artichokes alfredo sauce 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

italian sausage, casings removed, green pepper, finely chopped, white onion, finely chopped, alfredo sauce

spinach and ricotta tortellini, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, chopped, alfredo sauce mix, milk, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, light butter (i like smart balance) or 1 tbsp margarine (i like smart balance)

chicken breasts, artichoke hearts, alfredo sauce (i like bertolli), julieanned sun-dried tomatoes, julieanned prosciutto, cooked angel hair pasta

dried multi-bean mix or great northern beans, picked over and rinsed, pearl barley, garlic , smashed, carrots, roughly chopped, ribs celery, roughly chopped, onion, roughly chopped, bay leaf, kosher salt, dried italian herb blend, freshly ground black pepper, dried porcini mushrooms, crumbled if large, optional, whole tomatoes , with juice, cleaned baby spinach leaves (about 3 oz), freshly grated parmesan balsamic vinegar, for drizzling, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, special equipment : 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, beef broth or port wine, ground mustard, sugar, sour cream, egg noodles

roasted green poblano chiles, alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese , as needed

alfredo sauce mix, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh oregano

frozen creamed spinach, frozen cheese ravioli, alfredo sauce (homemade version follows), shredded parmesan cheese

egg, part-skim ricotta cheese, california blend frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix, thawed and chopped, grilled frozen onions and mushrooms, salt and pepper, alfredo sauce, prepared, no-boil lasagna noodles, shredded mozzarella cheese

olive oil, diced cooked ham, sweet red pepper, diced, garlic, minced, fresh alfredo sauce (we tested with contadina), chopped fresh sage, freshly ground pepper, bow-tie pasta, uncooked, freshly grated parmesan cheese

chicken breast halves, skinless, boneless , trimmed of fat, salt & freshly ground black pepper, jarred alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, garlic clove, small, minced, pne nuts, basil leaves , firmly packed, parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil

artichokes, salt, fresh lemon juice, water, melted butter (optional)

frozen ravioli (meat or cheese filled), olive oil, garlic cloves, chopped, marinated artichokes, drained and sliced, roasted red peppers , cut into strips, chicken broth or 2 tbsp white wine, low-fat alfredo sauce

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.

artichoke hearts drained and rough chopped, frozen chopped spinach thawed, shredded parmesan romano cheese blend, shredded mozzarella cheese, alfredo sauce, minced garlic, softened cream cheese

italian sausage (i prefer mild , hot takes away from the other flavors), tomato sauce (make sure to rinse out the cans with a little water to get all that sauce), italian stewed tomatoes , san marzano is a great choice (lightly chop, using a pair of scissors right in the can works great), red bell peppers, diced, green peppers, diced, onions, diced, button mushrooms, sliced (cremini are a bit too woodsy for me), minced garlic cloves (i used 8, you can use more or less depending on your taste), heavy cream, brown sugar (you can use a bit less if you want. you could always had a bit more at the end if you want a bit mor), dried basil, dried oregano, chili powder, cayenne, fresh parsley, fine chopped, olive oil, salt, pepper