The challenge: Everything I make in the slow cooker turns into mush. Our solution: Choose ingredients wisely, understanding that some simply aren’t meant cook that long—especially delicate vegetables and many lean, boneless cuts of meat and poultry. Here, whole-grain hulled barley works perfectly, cooking to a pleasantly firm, chewy texture after eight hours. Pearled barley, […]
This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium) 3 1/2 cups water, […]
This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium) 3 1/2 cups water, […]
Fresh, brightly colored vegetables add some welcome vibrancy to this comforting soup. Have fun with the noodle shape, or use any small pasta you have on hand. If you’d like, sprinkle each serving with freshly ground black pepper for a finishing touch. This quirky twist on the classic recipe is a perfect combination of the […]
OK, so technically we can’t call this a gumbo because there is no roux. But it certainly tastes like a gumbo, right down to the Cajun trinity of onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Serve with a crusty baguette for mopping up every last delicious drop. Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil 12 ounces skinless, boneless […]
Texas chili is purely beef-driven: no beans allowed. This version boasts smoky, complex, deep flavor from a mix of dried chiles and chili powders. Ingredients 3 pounds flat-cut beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound beef stew meat 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 5 […]
Ingredients 6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced celery 5 garlic cloves, chopped 4 fresh thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 12 ounces dried Great Northern beans 3 cups kale, stemmed and chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 […]
This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium) 3 1/2 cups water, […]
Texas chili is purely beef-driven: no beans allowed. This version boasts smoky, complex, deep flavor from a mix of dried chiles and chili powders. Ingredients 3 pounds flat-cut beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound beef stew meat 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 5 […]
Leaving the peels on the sweet potatoes has three benefits: Prep is faster, you add more fiber, and the potatoes hold their shape better after the 7-hour simmer. Besides, the peels get so tender that you barely notice they’re there. If you’d like to change things up, try parsnips in place of the sweet potatoes; […]