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Slow-Cooker Easy Pulled Pork for Two
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Beware emerging disease
Salmonella Dublin -- S. Dublin -- has been increasingly discussed as an emerging problem facing the dairy, beef and veal industries in Ontario, Canada. Although it has been difficult to quantify how big that problem was because it had only been sporadically identified at premises across the province. New research from the University of Guelph aimed to change that by improving the understanding of S. Dublin in Ontario. That research focused on S.
Fiddlehead Panzanella
Ingredients 1 pound fiddleheads, trimmed and cleaned½ teaspoon table salt, divided, plus salt for blanching fiddleheads6 ounces ciabatta or sourdough bread, cut into ¾-inch pieces (4 cups)½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 garlic clove, minced to paste½ teaspoon pepper, divided¼ cup red wine vinegar5 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, halved2 ounces goat or feta cheese, crumbled (½ cup)¼ cup chopped fresh basil or mint Before You Begin A rasp-style grater makes quick work of turning the...
Fava Bean Crostini with Manchego and Pine Nuts
* This recipe works best with fresh fava beans, but if you can't find them, you can substitute 1 pound (3 cups) frozen shucked fava beans, thawed. Skip step 2 if using frozen favas. Be sure to set up the ice water bath before cooking the fava beans, as plunging them immediately in the cold water after blanching retains their bright green color and ensures that they don't overcook. 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees.
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas
This post has been sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Perfectly toasted, griddled, crisp flour tortillas are stuffed with melty cheese, crispy bacon, savory sausage & fluffy scrambled eggs.
Vegan Barbecue Tempeh, Mushroom, and Bell Pepper Skewers
* You will need eight 12-inch metal skewers for this recipe. 1. Whisk ketchup, molasses, vinegar, hot sauce, and liquid smoke, if using, together in bowl. Whisk 1 cup sauce, oil, and water together in second bowl, then transfer to 1-gallon zipper-lock bag. Set aside remaining sauce. Add tempeh and vegetables to bag with marinade, press out air, seal, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours, flipping bag occasionally. 2.
Vegan Crispy Orange Seitan
Ingredients Sauce ½ cup vegetable broth¼ cup packed organic dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 6 (2-inch) strips zest, plus ½ cup juice¾ teaspoon grated fresh ginger ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 teaspoons cold water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 6 dried bird chiles (optional)1 scallion, sliced thin Seitan 1½ cups cornstarch ½ cup cornmeal1 cup canned coconut milk1 pound seitan, drained, patted dry,...
Slow-Cooker Thai Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce for Two
Ingredients 1 shallot, chopped2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 garlic clove, minced¼ cup chicken broth3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut 2 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmedSalt and pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Before You Begin Using flaked coconut will yield a thicker sauce. You will need an oval slow cooker for this recipe.
Slow-Cooker Braised Lentils With Escarole
Ingredients 1 onion, chopped fine3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2½ cups vegetable or chicken broth1 cup French green lentils, picked over and rinsed1 head escarole (1 pound), trimmed and sliced 1 inch thick1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus extra for seasoningSalt and pepper Before You Begin We prefer French green lentils, lentilles du Puy, for this recipe, but it will work with any type of lentil...
Slow-Cooker Cowboy Steaks and Beans
Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) can baked beans ¼ cup barbecue sauce1 tablespoon molasses2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 (6- to 8-ounce) beef blade steaks, ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmedSalt and pepper Before You Begin You can substitute beef flat-iron steaks for the blade steaks, if desired. Instructions 1. Combine beans, barbecue sauce, molasses, and mustard in slow cooker. Season steaks with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker.
Slow-Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Spiced Bulgur Salad For Two
Ingredients 1 shallot, minced4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil1 garlic clove, minced¼ teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch cayenne pepper 1 cup chicken broth½ cup medium-grind bulgur, rinsed1 (12- to 16-ounce) pork tenderloin, trimmedSalt and pepper ¼ cup pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons molasses1 teaspoon honey Before You Begin You will need an oval slow cooker for this recipe.
Slow-Cooker Country-Style Baked Beans
Ingredients 1 pound bratwurst , casings removed1 onion , chopped fine6 slices bacon , chopped2 garlic cloves , mincedSalt and pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 cups water , plus extra as needed1 pound dried navy beans (2½ cups), picked over and rinsed1 (10-ounce) can Ro-Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies , drained¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon cider vinegar Before...
Slow-Cooker Smothered Pork Chops With Apples
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Golden Delicious apples , peeled, cored, and sliced ½ inch thick1 onion , halved and sliced ¼ inch thick2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried½ cup chicken broth1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 bay leaf 2 (8- to 10-ounce) bone-in pork blade-cut chops , ¾ inch thick, trimmedSalt and pepper 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley 1 teaspoon cider vinegar Before You Begin You will need an oval slow cooker for this...
Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Sticky Ribs for Two
Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon ground ginger Salt and pepper 1 (1 ½- to 2-pound) rack baby back ribs, trimmed⅓ cup apricot preserves 2 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Before You Begin Avoid racks of baby back ribs that are larger than 2 pounds; they will be difficult to maneuver into the slow cooker. Instructions 1. Lightly coat slow cooker with vegetable oil spray.
Slow-Cooker Cod in Saffron Broth with Chorizo and Potatoes
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for seasoning4 ounces Spanish-style chorizo sausage, sliced ¼ inch thick1 shallot, minced4 garlic cloves, minced⅛ teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled8 ounces small red potatoes, unpeeled, halved1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice ¼ cup dry white wine 1 bay leaf 2 (6- to 8-ounce) skinless cod fillets, 1 to 1½ inches thickSalt and pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Lemon wedges Before You Begin You will need an oval slow cooker for this...
Slow-Cooker Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Ingredients ½ onion, chopped fine2 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt and pepper 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and chopped2 cups chicken or vegetable brothminced fresh chives Before You Begin A dollop of sour cream works really well on this soup, but you can also sprinkle it with crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese or with crispy bacon. Serve with croutons, if desired. Instructions 1.
Vegan Breakfast Grits with Chives
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil½ onion, chopped fine1 cup old-fashioned grits 4¼ cups unsweetened almond milk Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives Instructions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in grits and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Whisk in almond milk and ½ teaspoon salt. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil.
Is Kraft Dinner Worth the Hype?
I believe that the hardest part of second year is adapting to grocery shopping and cooking for yourself. I know I struggled to motivate myself to cook complicated or healthy meals on top of the stress of school. Whether I was cramming for a huge midterm, panic-writing an essay due at 11:59 pm, or scrambling to get my stats assignment submitted, I found that some days made it impossible to cook a full meal.
Air-Fryer French Fries
Ingredients 1½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled2 tablespoons vegetable oilSalt and pepper Before You Begin Frequently tossing the potatoes ensured the most even cooking and the best browning. We found tossing the fries in a bowl, rather than in the basket, yielded the best results and the fewest broken fries. Do not clean out the tossing bowl while you are cooking; the residual oil helps the crisping process. Instructions Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks.
Slow-Cooker Weeknight Beef Chili for Two
Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chili powder, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef mixture and cook, breaking up beef with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker.
Slow-Cooker Stuffed Acorn Squash for Two
* If you buy unwashed quinoa (or if you are unsure whether it's washed), be sure to rinse it before cooking to remove its bitter protective coating (called saponin). 1. 1. Microwave 1 cup water, quinoa, shallot, garlic, thyme, and ¼ teaspoon salt in bowl, stirring occasionally, until almost all water is absorbed, 7 to 10 minutes. Cover quinoa and let sit until remaining water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork, then gently fold in goat cheese and cranberries. 2.
Slow-Cooker Southern Chicken and Dirty Rice for Two
* Be sure to use instant rice (sometimes labeled minute rice); traditional rice takes much longer to cook and won't work here. 1. 1. Microwave onion, bell pepper, celery, bacon, garlic, chili powder, and thyme in bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in broth. Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours on low. 2. Transfer chicken to plate.
Slow-Cooker Southwestern Lentil and Bean Salad for Two
Discard bay leaf. Drain lentils and transfer to serving bowl. Stir in beans, tomatoes, corn, cilantro, shallot, oil, chipotle, oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with queso fresco and pepitas. Serve.
Slow-Cooker Parmesan Risotto
* You will need an oval slow cooker for this recipe. Arborio rice, which is high in starch, gives risotto its characteristic creaminess; do not substitute other types of rice here. 1. 1. Lightly coat slow cooker with vegetable oil spray. Microwave onion, 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, thyme, and ½ teaspoon salt in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to prepared slow cooker. 2.
Slow-Cooker Orange-Tarragon Chicken With Potatoes and Carrots for Two
* You will need an oval slow cooker for this recipe. Check the chicken's temperature after 2 hours of cooking and continue to monitor until it registers 160 degrees. 1. 1. Microwave 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in small bowl until fragrant, about 30 seconds; let cool slightly. 2. Toss potatoes and carrots with 1 tablespoon oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in large bowl.
Slow-Cooker Mexican Rice
* Basmati rice can be substituted for the long-grain white rice. You will need an oval slow cooker for this recipe. 1. 1. Lightly coat slow cooker with vegetable oil spray. Microwave onion, jalapeños, tomato paste, oil, garlic, cumin, and ½ teaspoon salt in bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to prepared slow cooker. 2. Microwave broth in bowl until steaming, about 5 minutes. Stir broth and rice into slow cooker.
Slow-Cooker Meatballs and Marinara
Mash bread, milk, and ½ teaspoon salt to paste in large bowl using fork. Stir in remaining onion mixture, Parmesan, parsley, egg yolks, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Add ground beef and knead with hands until well combined. Pinch off and roll mixture into 1½-inch meatballs (about 24 meatballs) and arrange on prepared rack. Bake until firm and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
Slow-Cooker Hearty Turkey Stew With Squash and Spinach For Two
1. Microwave onion, garlic, tomato paste, oil, thyme, and pepper flakes in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in squash, broth, tapioca, and bay leaf. Season turkey with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker. Cover and cook until turkey is tender, 6 to 7 hours on low.
Slow-Cooker Easy Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
1. Cooking time: 7 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on highSlow cooker size: 3½ to 7 quarts 2. Microwave onion, tomato paste, garlic, oil, oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes and tapioca. Cover and cook until tomatoes are very soft and beginning to disintegrate, 7 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high. 3. Using potato masher, mash tomatoes until mostly smooth.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Pomodoro
* You will need an oval slow cooker for this recipe. Check the chicken's temperature after 1 hour of cooking and continue to monitor until it registers 160 degrees. 1. 1. Microwave onion, tomato paste, garlic, oil, oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper flakes in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in cream. Season chicken with salt and pepper and arrange in even layer in slow cooker.
Mass. To Make Big Food Wasters Lose The Landfill
Sure, there's plenty you can do with leftovers: foist them on your office mates or turn them into casserole. But if you're a big food waste generator like a hospital or a supermarket, your scraps usually go to the landfill to rot. In Massachusetts, that's about to change, as the state prepares to implement the most ambitious commercial food waste ban in the U.S. The ban, which will commence Oct. 1, applies to institutions that produce more than a ton of food waste a week.
American Beer Fans, Praise The Heavens: A Trappist Brewery In U.S.
The town of Spencer, in central Massachusetts, isn't well known for ... well, anything, really. But it's about to become internationally famous — at least in beer-drinking circles. Spencer is home to St. Joseph's Abbey, where robed monks are busy brewing the first American Trappist beer. If all goes as planned, Spencer Trappist Ale will be available in Massachusetts retail stores by the middle of next week.
American Beer Fans, Praise The Heavens: A Trappist Brewery In U.S.
American Beer Fans, Praise The Heavens: A Trappist Brewery In U.S. The town of Spencer, in central Massachusetts, isn't well known for ... well, anything, really. But it's about to become internationally famous — at least in beer-drinking circles. Spencer is home to St. Joseph's Abbey, where robed monks are busy brewing the first American Trappist beer. If all goes as planned, Spencer Trappist Ale will be available in Massachusetts retail stores by the middle of next week.
American Beer Fans, Praise The Heavens: A Trappist Brewery In U.S.
American Beer Fans, Praise The Heavens: A Trappist Brewery In U.S. Spencer Trappist Ale, made by the first official Trappist brewery outside Europe, will go on sale next week in Massachusetts. Nick Hiller/The Spencer Brewery hide caption toggle caption Nick Hiller/The Spencer Brewery Spencer Trappist Ale, made by the first official Trappist brewery outside Europe, will go on sale next week in Massachusetts.
It's National Indian Pudding Day! Here's Why You Should Celebrate
It's National Indian Pudding Day! Here's Why You Should Celebrate Turns out, Nov. 13 is National Indian Pudding Day. It sneaked up on you again, didn't it? You can't be blamed. Indian pudding is virtually unknown outside of New England, and even there it's tricky to find. But this enduring New England dessert may actually deserve a day of its own.
For Year-Round Buzz, Beekeepers 'Fast-Forward Darwinism'
Beekeepers In Massachusetts are taking the mission to save the bees into their own hands. There has been a dramatic disappearance of honeybees across the U.S. since 2006. A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report blamed a combination of problems, including mites, disease, poor nutrition and pesticides. To fortify the honeybee population in its area, the Plymouth County Beekeepers Association in Plympton, Mass., is slowly nurturing its own, stronger breed.
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