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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed Salt and pepper 1 cup jarred salsa Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon honey 3 cloves garlic, minced Cooked rice or warmed tortillas, optional Preparation 1. Mist a slow cooker with cooking spray. Season chicken with […]

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Pulled Chicken

Ingredients 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons molasses 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco 1/2 teaspoon salt Whole-wheat hamburger buns, optional Preparation 1. Scatter […]

Pork Roast with Apples

Ingredients 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning Salt and pepper 1 whole (2 lb.) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat and tied 3 large sweet-tart apples, such as Gala, cored and cut into eighths 2 fennel bulbs with fronds (about 12 oz. total), bulbs thinly sliced and fronds reserved 1 cup apple cider Preparation 1. In […]

Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 8 (5-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 cups chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh garlic 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger […]

Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 8 (6-ounce) bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed 3/4 cup unsalted beef stock 1/3 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons sambal oelek 8 minced garlic cloves 1 (12-ounce) can cola 1 star anise 1 (4 x […]

Braised Pork Loin with Port and Dried Plums

Ingredients 1 (3 1/4-pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon dried sage (not rubbed sage) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups sliced onion 1 cup finely chopped leek 1 cup finely chopped carrot 1/2 cup port […]

Slow-Cooker Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients 1 pound lean (85%) ground turkey 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup panko 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 […]

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Rosemary Slow-Cooker Chicken

Ingredients 8 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 5-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 3 1/2 lb. total 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Cooked rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles for serving, optional Preparation 1. Mix garlic, […]

Thai Red Curry Beef

Ingredients 2 pounds lean beef stew meat 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups finely chopped onion (1 onion) 4 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup lower-sodium beef broth 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons red curry paste 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk 1 jalapeño pepper, minced […]

Char Siu Pork Roast

Ingredients 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons ketchup 3 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder 1 (2-pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth Preparation Combine first 8 ingredients in […]