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Lazy Chicken Tacos (or Burritos)

Written on January 27, 2012 by Alisa.

You know the day where you wake up in the morning, think you have it all under control, and then suddenly remember that you need to be someplace after work and won’t have time to make dinner? This is the meal for that night. All you need are two ingredients and a slow cooker. If […] Read More

Pinto Beans

Written on January 20, 2012 by Alisa.

Pintos are the quintessential Mexican staple. If I’m having burrito night (or taco night), there are always pintos or black beans involved. They’re good for you, are simple to make in the slow cooker, can be frozen and reheat well. As with all beans, soak them overnight. In the morning, rinse and add to the […] Read More

Lazy Slow Cooker Cacciatore

Written on October 21, 2011 by Alisa.

My mother didn’t like to cook, in spite of the fact that she did it six days a week. While I long ago abandoned such childhood specialties as elbow macaroni coated in melted Velveeta, there’s one quickie meal that I’ve returned to: lazy cacciatore. “Real” cacciatore has all kinds of ingredients, including mushrooms, wine and […] Read More

Try Something New: Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

Written on July 11, 2011 by Alisa.

I eat oats every weekday morning. No, really. Whether it’s regular old rolled oats or homemade muesli, it’s my go-to breakfast. Steel cut oats are great, but who has time to make them on a regular weekday morning when I’m juggling emails, school lunch-making and kid-dressing to even contemplate monitoring something on the stove. I’ve […] Read More

Try Something New: Tuscan-Style Beans

Written on May 9, 2011 by Alisa.

A couple of weeks ago, my local Raley’s supermarket had small white beans on sale for $0.89/lb. I bought five pounds figuring that they’re a pretty versatile bean and I could surely come up with something creative. (Right?) First I made the baked beans that I posted last week, but with four more pounds of […] Read More

Try Something New: Baked Beans

Written on May 2, 2011 by Alisa.

You’ll probably end up seeing a lot about beans in this “Try Something New” column. For years, beans managed to elude me, leaving me with giant pots filled with tough pellets or overcooked mush. But now that I actually know a little something about cooking, it’s my goal to figure out how to make all […] Read More

Slow Cooker Rice Pudding

Written on February 11, 2011 by Alisa.

Crock Pot Arborio Rice Pudding Rice pudding feels like a flashback to childhood. I can remember Betty standing over the stove, stirring the pudding, worried about the mixture sticking and burning. I loved the outcome, but I couldn’t imagine the endless stirring, especially with the Tiny Kitchen Assistant also requiring nearly constant attention. I’ve come […] Read More

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Written on January 21, 2011 by Alisa.

Best Slow Cooker Pot Roast With all apologies to Cook’s Country magazine, I got this idea while thumbing through an old issue in a waiting room several months ago, and only remembered it now because the dreary weather has demanded slow cooker comfort food. I think that the Cook’s recipe was for stew, but the philosophy is […] Read More

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