Slow Cooker: The Best Cookbook Ever

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Slow Cooker: The Best Cookbook Ever

With More Than 400 Easy-to-Make Recipes

Diane Phillips

Photographs By

James Baigrie

Table of Contents

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter 1 Souper Bowls—Soups and Chilies

Totally Awesome Veggie Stock

Chicken Stock, the Slow-Cooker Method

Crocked Beef Stock

Turkey Carcass Broth

Minestrone with Parmigiano-Reggiano

Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup

Triple Mushroom Soup

Creamy Onion Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Ginger Pear Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup with Spinach Pesto

Creamy Broccoli Soup

Creamy Loaded Baked-Potato Soup

Julia’s Potato and Leek Soup

White Bean and Rosemary Soup

Nona’s Umbrian Lentil Soup

Grandma’s Che Che Bean Soup

Caribbean Black Bean Soup

Monterey Bay Bean Soup

Greens ‘n’ Beans Soup

Many Bean Soup

Vegetarian Confetti Split Pea Soup

Confetti Split Pea and Smoked Sausage Soup

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Chicken and Spinach Soup

Mom’s Chicken Noodle Goodness

Chicken, Mushroom, and Barley Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Take-Me-to-the-Kasbah Chicken Vegetable Soup with Couscous

Raj Chicken Vegetable Soup

Saigon Chicken Rice Soup

Cajun Chicken Gumbo

Pacific Rim Pork and Noodle Soup

Turkey Minestrone

Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Alphabet Beef Vegetable Soup

Old-Fashioned Beef and Barley Soup

Steak and Ale Soup

Steak and Mushroom Soup

Kansas City Steak Soup

Curried Meatball Soup

Portuguese Kale and Sausage Soup

Sopranos-Style Sausage Minestrone

Five-Alarm Hill-o’-Beans Chili

White Chicken Chili

Turkey, Corn, and Black Bean Chili

Super Bowl Sunday Chili

Ryan’s Chili

Lone Star Sirloin Chili

Back Bay Corn Chowder

New England Fish Chowder

Clam Chowder

Spicy Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder

Shrimp Chowder

Mixed Shellfish Chowder

Cajun Corn and Crab Soup

Mediterranean Shrimp and Rice Soup

Veracruz-Style Fish Soup

Miso Soup with Tofu, Shiitakes, and Shrimp

Sailors’ Shellfish Stew

Seafood Jambalaya

Chapter 2 Is That a Casserole in There?

Not-Your-Mother’s Tuna Noodle Casserole

Lasagna alla Bolognese

Pecorino Romano Lasagna

Penne Lasagna

Salmon, Artichoke, and Noodle Casserole

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Tortellini Casserole

Old-Fashioned Mac and Cheese

Porcini and Sage Rice

Chicken, Artichoke, and Mushroom Rice Casserole

Green Chile and Sour Cream Rice Casserole

Chicken and Triple Mushroom Casserole

Arancini Casserole

Enchiladas Verde

Chicken Enchiladas with Ranchero Sauce

Beef Enchiladas with Chipotle Sauce

King Ranch Casserole

Tamale Pie

Chapter 3 A Chicken or Turkey in Every Pot

Chicken Balsamico with Yukon Gold Potatoes

Bistro Chicken Thighs

Smoked-Paprika Chicken Thighs

Chicken Cacciatore with Porcini and Cremini Mushrooms

Barbecued Chicken Legs

Braised Chicken with Niçzise Olives

Chicken Dijonaise

Tandoori Chicken

Fruited Chicken Tagine

Braised Chicken in Stout

Southern Brunswick Stew

Braised Basque Chicken

Spicy Asian Braised Napa Cabbage Wraps

Basic Poached Chicken Breasts

Chicken with Miso and Broccoli

Boursin and Spinach–Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Chicken with Figs and Balsamic Vinegar

Tarragon Chicken

Boneless Buffalo Chicken for Sandwiches

Chicken Braised in Cider with Apples and Bacon

Curried Chicken Divan

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Meatballs in Chunky Tomato Sauce

Jamaican Chicken

Barbecued Turkey

Turkey Braised in Tomato Sauce

Garlicky Lemon and Thyme Turkey

Teriyaki Turkey Thighs

Tea “Smoked” Turkey Legs

Artichoke-Stuffed Turkey Breast Cutlets

Salsa Turkey Loaf

Asian Meatballs

Rosemary Lemon Wings

Frank’s Hot-Sauce Buffalo Wings

Thai Peanut Wings

Asian Honey Wings

Le Bambou Vietnamese Wings

Chapter 4 Something Fishy Going On

Acadiana Shrimp Barbecue

Beantown Scallops

Garlic Crab Claws

Bouillabaisse

Catalan-Style Seafood Stew

Poached Miso Salmon

Poached Salmon Provenç

Olive Oil–Poached Tuna

Sea Bass Tagine

Lemon, Garlic, and Butter Halibut

South-of-the-Border Halibut

Sole Pizzaiola

Miso-Glazed Cod

Poached Salmon Cakes in White Wine Butter Sauce

Pacifica Sweet-Hot Salmon

Potato-Crusted Sea Bass

Chapter 5 Let’s Beef It Up

Pot Roast Italiano

Not-So-Swiss Steak

Asian Braised Beef in Sake

Southwestern Beef Rolls

Mediterranean Beef Rolls

Beef in Barolo

North African Beef Stew

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew with Vegetables

Beef Braciole

Shirley’s Sunday Pot Roast

Beef Fajitas-Style

Hungarian Smoked Beef Braise

Porcini Pot Roast

Sirloin Teriyaki

All-I-Want-Is-Meat-and-Potatoes Sirloin

Red Wine–Marinated Sirloin

Santa Maria Tri-Tip for Fajitas

Barbecued Beef Sandwiches

Shepherd’s Pie

Mashed Potatoes for Stews or Pot Pies

Bistro Dijon Sirloin

Corned Beef and Cabbage Braised in Riesling

Corned Beef with Guinness

Brisket with Dried Fruits

Old-Fashioned Beef Brisket with Root Vegetables

Barbecued Brisket

Texas Smoked Brisket

Meat Loaf Italiano with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Diner-Style Meat Loaf with Gravy

Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf

Meatballs Italiano

Curried Meatballs

Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Lazy-Day Cabbage Rolls

Flank Steak with Spinach, Bacon, and Mushroom Stuffing

Artichoke-Stuffed Flank Steak with Red Wine Sauce

Salsa Beef Fajitas

Chicago-Style Italian Beef

Pacific Rim Braised Short Ribs

Pub-Crawl Short Ribs

Barbecue-Style Short Ribs

Lemon Garlic Short Ribs

Zinfandel-Braised Short Ribs

Hot Italian Short Ribs

Veal Shanks Osso Bucco–Style

Veal Chops Braised in White Wine and Sage

Veal Chops Braised with Confetti Peppers

Veal Stew with Forty Cloves of Garlic

Sage-Scented Veal and Sausage Stew

Veal Paprikash

Chapter 6 Whole Hog

Shoulder

Pulled Pork

Cinco de Mayo Pork

Pork Shoulder Shanghai-Style

Pork Chalupa-Style

Umbrian Porchetta

Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples

South-of-the-Border Pork Chops

Pork Chops with Sage and Balsamic Vinegar

Smothered Pork Chops

Sweet Potato Pork Chop Supper

Just-Peachy Pork Chops

Maple Bourbon Pork Chops

Plum Sauce Pork Chops

Cranberry Orange Pork Loin

Pork Loin Braised in Cider with Apples and Cream

Pork Loin in Plum Bourbon Sauce

Orange Chipotle Pork Loin

Sugar and Spice Pork Loin

Apricot-Mustard Glazed Pork Loin

Braised Pork Loin with Riesling and Red Cabbage

Pork Tenderloin Osso Bucco–Style

Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Cranberry Wild Rice with Cranberry Sauce

Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Cornbread Dressing with Red Wine Sauce

Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin in Mango Sauce

Chile Relleno Pork Tenderloin with Ranchero Sauce

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Asian Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Mediterranean-Style Spareribs

Country-Style Ribs with Sauerkraut

Braised Asian Spareribs

Choucroute Garni

Brats ‘n’ Beer

Pushcart Sausage and Peppers

Smoky Sausage in Barbecue Sauce

Old-Fashioned Franks and Beans

Hawaiian Sausages

Crocked Ham and Scalloped Potatoes

Barbecue-Style Ham Loaf

Chapter 7 Ewe’ll Love This!

Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Mint Pesto

Zinfandel-Braised Leg of Lamb

Lamb Tex-Mex–Style with Pinto Beans

Lemon Dijon Leg of Lamb

Lamb Shanks Braised Osso Bucco–Style

Lamb Shanks Braised in Ale

Lamb Cassoulet with White Beans and Rosemary

Lamb Curry

Lamb Tagine

Braised Lamb with Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Feta

Mediterranean Lamb with Green Beans, Potatoes, and Mint

North African Lamb with Lemon and Artichokes

Lentils and Lamb, Mediterranean-Style

Tandoori-Style Lamb

Cottage Pie

Dubliner Stew

Curried Lamb Meatballs

Mediterranean Gyros-Style Meatballs

Chapter 8 On the Side

Saffron Rice

Bulgur with Basil, Mint, and Tomato

Polenta

Risotto alla Milanese

Butternut Squash Risotto

Risotto with Gorgonzola

Bulgur and Shiitake Mushroom Pilaf

White and Wild Rice Pilaf

Fruited Wild Rice Pilaf

Basil and Pine Nut Pilaf

Classic Bread Stuffing

Cornbread Stuffing

French Onion Stuffing

Colonial Williamsburg Spoon Bread

Basic Grits

Cheesy Grits Casserole

Chapter 9 Eat Your Veggies

Refried Bean Casserole

Caribbean Black Beans

Creamy White Beans

Veggie Cassoulet

Cowboy-Style Baked Beans

Garbanzos Tuscan-Style

Southern-Style Green Beans

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Dressing

Eggplant Parmigiana

Ratatouille

Caponata

Fennel Gratin

A Word about Potatoes

Potatoes Baked in the Crock

Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes

German Potato Salad with Sausage

Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

Mom’s Buttered and Parsleyed Potatoes

Potatoes Boulangerie

Potatoes Pizzaiola

Five-Spice-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Maple Chipotle–Glazed Sweets

Crock-Baked Sweets

Apple Praline Sweet Potato Gratin

Orange-Thyme Glazed Carrots

Caramelized Onions

Creamed Pearl Onions with Sherry and Mushrooms

Stuffed Onions

Cippolini Onions with Balsamic Glaze

Braised Root Vegetables

Cabbage Braised with Riesling and Caraway

Cider-Braised Red Cabbage

Spinach Parmesan Strata

Butternut Squash Braised with Thyme and Cider

Apples and Sauerkraut

Peperonata

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Tomatoes

All-American Stewed Tomatoes

South-of-the-Border Stewed Tomatoes

Herbed Cherry Tomatoes

Zucchini, Tomato, and Leek Gratin

Yellow Squash Crock Casserole

Tomato, Corn, and Yellow Squash with Dill Butter

Ultimate Creamed Corn

Corn on the Cob, Slow Cooked

Chapter 10 Something Saucy and Spicy Going On

Sausage Gravy

Chicken Gravy

Turkey Gravy

Beef Gravy

Red Wine and Beef Sauce

Marinara Sauce

Bolognese Sauce

Vegan Pasta Sauce

Mom’s Sunday Sauce

Berry Good Sauce

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

Applesauce

Pumpkin Butter

Pear Butter

Five-Spice Pear Sauce

Just-Peachy Sauce

Peach Melba Sauce

Mango Chutney

Apple Pear Chutney

Cranberry Chutney

Apple Cranberry Compote

Cranberry Port Sauce

Margarita Cranberry Sauce

Not-Your-Mom’s Cranberry Orange Sauce

Strawberry Jam

Bellini Peach Jam

Orange Margarita Marmalade

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