Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

2 cups dried black beans
4 cups water
1 onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet potato, diced
2 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp fennel (sub for anise)
3 cups broth
dash of hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Cook beans and water in slow cooker for 3 hours.

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.

Toss sweet potato in olive oil and roast for 20 minutes.

Saute onion for 10 minutes over medium-low heat.  Add garlic and cook 5 more minutes. 

Combine all the ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low 3-4 hours.

Adapted from this Fine Cooking recipe. 

Slow Cooker Coq au Vin

Slow Cooker Coq au Vin

1 cup dried white beans
2 cups water
1/4 lb good-quality bacon
1 onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
3 carrots, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp red currant jelly
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (1 tsp dried)
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
1 cup broth
1 tbsp arrow root
1 cup red wine
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts

Put beans and water in slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours.

In a skillet over medium-low heat, cook bacon for 10 minutes.  Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and add to slow cooker.  Add onion to skillet and cook for 10 minutes.  Add garlic and cook 5 more.

While the onion is cooking, add the ingredients through salt and pepper to the slow cooker.  Be generous with the salt as the beans are unseasoned.  Mix the arrow root and broth then pour into slow cooker.

Once the onions and garlic are cooked, add them to the slow cooker.  Use the red wine to de-glaze the pan and then pour in to slow cooker.

Bury the chicken breasts in the veggies and then cook on high for 3-4 hours.

Adapted from the All Around the World Cookbook by Sheila Lutkins.  

Texas Pinto Beans

Texas Pinto Beans

2 cups dried pinto beans
4 cups water
1 onion, diced
2-3 cloves garlic
1/3 cup salsa verde
1 tsp cumin
1 cup broth
salt and pepper

Put beans and water in slow cooker for 3 hours on high.  Add in the remaining ingredients and cook another 3 hours on high.  Be generous with the salt and pepper as the beans are very plain.

Serve on quinoa with corn, or mash and spread for quesadillas.

Inspired by this recipe. 

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

2 cup dried white beans
4 cups water
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
3 celery stalks, diced
4-5 carrots, diced
28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 tbsp minced each, fresh rosemary, oregano, thyme, basil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1-2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

Put beans and water into slow cooker and cook on high 3 hours.

Brown ground beef with salt, pepper, and fennel.  Add to slow cooker.

Brown onions over med heat.  Add garlic and cook 30 sec.  Add the celery and carrots.  Cook 5 minutes.  Dump veggies into slow cooker.  De-glaze the skillet with broth and pour into slow cooker. 

Add the remaining ingredients to slow cooker and cook on high 3-4 hours.

Serve over cooked pasta.

Based on these two recipes.

Pineapple and Black Bean Chili

Pineapple and Black Bean Chili

1 cup dried pinto beans
1 cup dried black beans
2 cups water
1 tsp kosher salt

28 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1 onion, diced
1 zucchini, diced
2-4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp Mexican oregano
1 can pineapple chunks with liquid
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine beans through salt in slow cooker.  Cook on HIGH 3 hours. 

Add the remaining ingredients and cook on LOW 4-6 hours.

White Bean Tomato Sauce

White Bean Tomato Sauce

1 cup dried white beans
2 cups water
bay leaf
1 cup white wine
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
3-4 cloves garlic
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
(can add any other veggies available)

Place the beans, water, and bay leaf in the slow cooker.  Cook on high for 3-4 hours.  Add the remaining ingredients and cook another 3-4 hours.  Serve over noodles.

Cajun Chicken

Cajun Chicken

1 lb chicken breast
1 cup diced mushrooms
1 cup frozen corn
1 onion diced
3-4 cloves minced garlic
1 can white beans, rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup white wine

Combine everything in slow cooker and cook 3-4 hours on high.

Chicken Lentil Soup with Kale

Chicken Lentil Soup with Kale

1 onion, diced
3-4 carrots, diced
2 celery sticks, finely diced
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups broth
2 cups water
1 bullion cube
1 cup lentils
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
4 cups chopped kale
salt and pepper

Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low 8-10 hours.  May need more water as lentils absorb liquid. 

Based on recipe from food.com. 

Balsamic Chicken

Balsamic Chicken

1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp dried thyme
½ cup balsamic vinegar

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

 

Place chicken in slow cooker and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Cover with onions.  Sprinkle with herbs and garlic.  Pour in vinegar then tomatoes.  Cook on high 3-4 hours.

 

Based on this recipe from MSPI Mama.

 

Serve with noodles or quinoa.  

Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut
3 carrots, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tbsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp lemon peel
1 lb lean stew meat

Combine ingredients in slow cooker and stir to mix.  Cook on low 8-10 hours.

Based on this Epicurious recipe. 

Honey Sesame Chicken

Honey Sesame Chicken

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup ketchup
4 cloves garlic
1 small onion diced
1 tsp siracha
1-2 tbsp roasted sesame oil
2 tbsp arrow root
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
1 bag frozen shelled edemame
1 cup diced carrots


Combine the ingredients through arrow root in the slow cooker.  Add in the chicken breasts, tossing to coat in the sauce.  Add in the veggies.  Cook on high 3-4 hours.  Serve with brown rice or quinoa. 

Adapted from this recipe. 

Mahogany Beef Stew

Mahogany Beef Stew

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
3 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 tsp minced garlic
2 cups Shiraz
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 bay leaves
1 tsp each, basil, thyme, and oregano
1 tsp horseradish
1 pound baby carrots
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp red wine

Heat the olive oil over low heat.  Add the onions and saute 15 minutes.  Add the garlic and saute another minute or two.  Use some of the red wine to deglaze the pan.  Pour the contents into the slow cooker.  Add the remaining ingredients.  Cook on low 10-12 hours. 

Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mahogany-Beef-Stew-with-Red-Wine-and-Hoisin-Sauce-106212#ixzz2JfYYsCen

White Bean and Chicken Chili

White Bean and Chicken Chili

1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp ground fennel 
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp Worcester sauce
2 (15-ounce cans) cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Combine the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on high 4-6 hours until the chicken can be easily shredded.  

Adapted from this Giada recipe. 

Southwestern Three-Bean & Barley Soup

Southwestern Three-Bean & Barley Soup

1 large onion, diced
1 large stalk celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups broth
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp soy sauce

Combine ingredients in slow cooker.  Cook on high 4-6 hours.

Based on this recipe from Eating Well.

White Bean and Chicken Soup

White Bean and Chicken Soup

2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp each basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, and rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 stalk of celery, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cups broth
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
3 cups fresh baby spinach

Combine all the ingredients except spinach in a slow cooker.  Cook on low 4 hours.  Add the spinach the last 30 minutes.

Dried Beans:  Soak 1 1/2 cups of dried cannelloni beans in cool water overnight.  Allow at least 5 hours on high for cooking time. 

Spiced Chicken with Peaches

1 can peaches with juice
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp mustard
1 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
3 large carrots, diced

Combine peaches through pepper in slow cooker and mix together. Add chicken, tossing to coat.  Top with carrots.  Cook on high 3-4 hours.

Mustard and Horseradish Pot Roast

Mustard and Horseradish Pot Roast

1 bag baby carrots
1 medium onion, roughly diced
4-5 Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 whole cloves
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 cup beef broth
1 cup white wine
2 tbsp arrow root powder
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 lb sirloin roast
3 tbsp prepared horseradish
3 tbsp prepared grainy mustard
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt

Combine vegetables and ingredients though mustard seeds in the bottom of slow cooker.  Whisk together broth through vinegar and pour into slow cooker.  Place roast on top of veggies.  Combine horseradish through salt in bowl and then spread on top of roast.  Cover and cook on low 10 hours.

Based on this recipe from Fine Cooking.

Chicken with Artichokes and Broccoli

Chicken with Artichokes and Broccoli

1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup white wine
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
3-4 cloves garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1 bag frozen artichoke hearts
1 bag frozen broccoli

Combine ingredients in slow cooker.  Cook on high 4 hours.  For firmer broccoli add it just an hour before serving. 

Adapted from this Taste of Home recipe.

Applesauce BBQ Chicken

Applesauce BBQ Chicken

1 1/2 cups apple sauce
1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
2 tsp chili powder
2 lbs chicken breasts
2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 bag frozen corn

Combine in slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours.  Serve with cheddar quinoa.

Based on this Taste of Home recipe.

Chicken "Satay"

Chicken "Satay"

1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 bag frozen edemame
1 cup diced carrots
1-2 pounds chicken breasts

Combine ingredients in slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours.