Slow-Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Skip the roasting in this butternut squash soup recipe and let your slow cooker do the work instead. Turn off heat and stir in coconut milk and lime juice to taste. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Photo: Dera Burreson To make ahead Refrigerate soup for up to 4 days. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Richard Munoz

Slow-Cooker Curried Sweet Potato & Cauliflower with Coconut & Cashews

Topped with toothsome coconut chips and roasted cashews, this vegetarian curry is rich and satisfying. A sprinkle of dried fruit serves as a counterpoint to the warm curry spices. Serve with brown rice or naan, if desired. Photo: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Stir in sweet potatoes. Add cauliflower on top. Cover and cook on Low until the vegetables are tender, about 4 hours....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Alex Jones

Slow-Cooker Dal Makhani

Using a slow cooker for this dal curry recipe is brilliantthe lentils cook until they’re perfectly tender. This particular bean breaks down beautifully, giving the dish its rich, creamy texture. For a stovetop variation, see below. Serve it over rice with Indian-style green chutney and a side of plain yogurt. Soak for 8 to 12 hours. Turn the slow cooker to Low. Cover and cook for 8 hours. Remove the cardamom pods, if desired....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Antonio Welch

Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

It’s a great timesaving set-it-and-forget-it side dish recipe to round out any hearty meal. Buttermilk makes the mashed potatoes creamy while garlic and shallots add flavor. Cook for 4 hours on High. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · Christina Wilson

Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions

Plus, the slow cooker saves you time cooking at the stove. verify to use fresh green beans, as frozen green beans will become mushy. Cook on High until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain (discard buttermilk) and return the onion to the bowl. Sprinkle with flour, pepper and salt and toss to coat well. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. Generously coat with cooking spray....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Hannah Gordon

Slow-Cooker Hot Cider with Brandy

Brew up a batch of warm apple cider with ease in this no-sugar-added drink recipe. The hot toddy stays warm and party-ready in your crock pot all night long. Combine apple cider (or juice) and the spice bundle in a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook on High until hot and aromatic, at least 2 hours. Reduce heat to low. Remove the spice bundle and stir in brandy....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Kristi Ward

Slow-Cooker Kale & Sausage Stew

Turkey sausage gets transformed in this rich stew made with hearty winter vegetables like carrots, kale and potatoes. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this stew comes together easily in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours. Photo: Ali Redmond Cover and cook until the kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and top with parsley. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Anthony Archer

Slow-Cooker Korean Beef & Cabbage Stew

Brown sugar makes this slow-cooker beef stew a tad sweet, which beautifully complements the spicy kimchi. you’re able to make this soup ahead and refrigerate it until ready to eat. If you opt to make it ahead, wait until you reheat the soup to add the cabbage. Add the beef to the skillet; cook, turning once, until well browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the beef to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Jessica Rose

Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chicken, Vegetables & Couscous

Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Transfer the chicken to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the onions to the skillet, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minutes. Spoon the onions around the chicken in the slow cooker. Stir the squash, stock, apricots, chickpeas, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt into the slow cooker. Prepare the couscous according to the package directions, omitting the salt and fat....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Jennifer Hart DDS

Slow-Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Stew

The chicken, sweet potato and chickpeas all contribute to the nice textured bite of this slow-cooker stew. And the tomato broth takes it to the next level. When eating, you’ll want to have a toasted baguette at the ready to soak it all up. Sprinkle the chicken thighs evenly with the spice mixture. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add half of the chicken to the skillet; cook until browned on 1 side, about 5 minutes....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Jessica Perez

Slow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry

Garnish with additional black pepper and chopped fresh thyme, if desired. Porcini mushrooms are wild mushrooms foraged from forests where pine, hemlock and oak trees grow. They have a meaty flavor similar to shiitake mushrooms but are not quite as sharp. Photo:Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans Read more about porcini mushrooms and why they add so much flavor to any meal. First, the dried mushrooms are soaked in 2 cups of boiling water until softened....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Jason Buck

Slow-Cooker Overnight Farro Porridge

Originally from Mesopotamia, farro is a throw in of wheat with a wonderful nutty flavor and toothsome texture. It’s packed with plant-based protein, niacin, magnesium and zinc. Cover and cook on Low until tender and creamy, about 8 hours. Photo: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Elizabeth Knox

Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Freezer Pack

Your favorite restaurant soup just got easier and healthier with this freezer-to-crock-pot recipe. The headiness of the fruity olive oil truly elevates the flavors in this Italian meal-prep slow-cooker soup. Place cooled cooked chicken and cooked pasta together in another bag. Seal both bags and freeze for up to 5 days. Defrost the bags in the refrigerator overnight before proceeding. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large slow cooker. Add broth, Italian seasoning and salt....

April 21, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Christine George