4579 slow kid friendly 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

mayonnaise (plus 2 tbsp), sweet pickle relish (or to taste), garlic powder (or to taste), fresh lemon juice (can use more ), salt and pepper, corn flakes, seasoning salt, pepper, grated lemon peel, butter, melted, fresh lemon juice, cod fish fillets, cut into about 3/4-inch strips (can use talapia or similar fish)

chocolate chip, half-and-half, creamy peanut butter, milk (2%, whole, 1% and skim is ok, too)

tomatoes, onion, stalks fresh cilantro , from a bunch, to taste, jalapeno , to taste, minced garlic, lime juice, kosher salt

potatoes , well scrubbed, salt, ketchup, fresh lime juice, mild chili powder, ground cumin, light ranch salad dressing, scallions, finely chopped (use green part only in this recipe ), cheddar cheese, bacon pieces, real, packaged 50% reduced-fat, low-fat milk, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, shredded, monterey jack cheese, shredded

sliced peaches in juice, sugar (for a sweeter taste use more ), vanilla yogurt (regular or low-fat or peach flavored), sweetened cranberry juice

carbonated carbonated lemon-lime beverage (sprite works well), sherbet, pineapple juice, lemon, sliced thin, lime, sliced thin

ground turkey (or extra lean beef), breadcrumbs, old cheddar cheese, grated (light cheese), skim milk, salt and pepper, to taste, chopped onions (optional), ketchup, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar

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

whole wheat flour, whole grain oat flour, salt, baking powder, whole eggs, canola oil, milk, splenda sugar substitute

frozen pineapple concentrate, thawed, frozen limeade concentrate, thawed, cold water, pink champagne (or combination) or 6 cups champagne (or combination) or 6 cups sparkling apple juice, chilled (or combination), water (optional), strawberry (optional)

whole kernel corn, instant minced onion, garlic powder, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, corn muffin mix, milk

whole wheat bread (any kind will do, but a bakery bread is better), deli ham or 8 oz turkey, thinly sliced and coarsely chopped, cheese (any kind, shredded or thinly sliced ), sweet onion, minced, green pepper, minced, cumin, dried dill, garlic, minced, olive oil, dijon mustard, miracle whip, light margarine, garlic powder

ground chuck, velveeta cheese, onion, diced, green pepper, diced, pickle relish, mustard, ketchup, applesauce, maple syrup, oregano