Category: Lazy Recipes

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Slow Cooker Chicken Posole 5

Think of posole as chili’s brothier, lighter cousin, a Mexican version of chicken soup. Posole is also another name for the hominy, or rehydrated dried corn, that goes in the dish. Starchy, slightly chewy hominy will hold up during the long simmer while the onion and poblano pepper release their flavor into the stock and […]

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Creamy Chicken Quesadillas

The classic quesadilla gets kicked up a notch with a creamy, béchamel-like sauce. A saucy base helps the cheese go further and keeps the chicken from drying out. If any dish called for a dash of your favorite hot sauce, this would be it: Just a little cuts through the creamy filling and packs the […]

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Vegan Brûléed Goat Cheese Salad

Yes, that goat cheese with a brûléed top is completely vegan. We blanched pine nuts and slivered almonds to draw out their brown pigment, leaving a white nut purée that looks just like goat cheese, and has a mild, creamy interior. Paired with sweet cooked fruit and peppery arugula, it makes a delightful and surprising combo. If you don’t have a culinary […]

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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken 10

Ingredients 4 lemons 2-3 heads of garlic 1 whole chicken 4 to 5 pounds Fresh rosemary or any fresh herbs All-purpose steak seasoning or salt and pepper Instructions Cut garlic heads and lemons in half and lay in bottom of slow cooker. Cut the bottoms off the lemons so they lay flat. Add a sprig […]

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Slow Cooker Salmon Filtet 9

INGREDIENTS 1 to 2 poundsskin-on salmon fillets Salt Fresh ground black pepper Spices (optional) Sliced lemon (optional) Sliced aromatic vegetables, like fennel, onions, or celery (optional) 1 to 1 1/2 cupsliquid, such as water, broth, wine, beer, cider, or a mix INSTRUCTIONS Cut the salmon into pieces. I usually cut the salmon into large pieces […]

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Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup 8

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 bay leaves 4 cups chicken broth Kosher salt and freshly ground black […]

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies 7

INGREDIENTS: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 16 ounces baby red potatoes, halved 16 ounces baby carrots 16 ounces green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves FOR THE SAUCE 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup ketchup 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 […]

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Sticky Chicken 6

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup crushed pineapple 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup apricot jam 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1/4 cup hoisin 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon Wondra® flour hot cooked rice 4 chopped scallions […]

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili 5

Ingredients 1 cup chicken broth 1 jar 25oz pasta sauce, plain no added flavors 1 can 15oz black beans, rinsed 1 can 15oz pinto beans, rinsed 1 can 15oz kidney beans, rinsed Skillet 1 tbsp olive oil 1 med white onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 whole red bell pepper, chopped 1 lb lean […]

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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala 4

ingredients 3-4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 cloves garlic minced 10 oz sliced white mushrooms 1 cup Marsala Wine 1/2 cup Chicken broth 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp arrowroot starch* + 2 tbsp water 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp coconut milk optional Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Begin by placing […]