Just because the weather's getting warmer and spring is literally around the corner doesn't mean that your slow cooker needs to be stowed away until next winter.  Before my ventures into slow cookery, the crock pot was synonymous with heavy, hearty stews and calorie-laden dishes (read wintertime).  However, there are plenty of dishes that won't bust your gut but will satiate your appetite. I was still eager to try chicken in the crock pot.  It seems the only meat I've tried to cook is beef.  And, while the crock pot is better-served for red … [Read more...]