Whether or not you’re bracing for an epic snowstorm like we are in the north east, or, you’re simply looking for a hearty dish to serve for breakfast, Steel Cut Oatmeal should be your go-to dish. Steel Cut Oats is oatmeal at its very best. The nutty flavor is unparalleled, as is its risotto-like texture, especially when slow-cooked overnight. Steel Cut Oats are the healthy, unrefined form of oats that aren't sold with added sugar or artificial coloring and flavoring like its sibling, Rolled Oats. They're whole grain oats (inner portion of … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
November 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
We are on a slow cooker roll, and a chili bender too. If you’ve got a good thing going in the kitchen, why stop it? I know it sounds obvious but making simple tweaks to a “kid-approved” recipe will probably create another new dish that’ll pass the test with your most discerning underage critics. Last month I posted an amazing recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. It was a hit with everyone. There was not a drop left in the slow cooker. This week, I made a Slow Cooker Turkey Chili that’s a riff off the other recipe. Guess what? Another … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Challenge: Slow Cooked Pulled BBQ Chicken
January 22, 2013 By 3 Comments
Hosting a Super Bowl viewing party should be easy. They’re unpretentious, casual parties where you can serve a bevy of not so healthy appetizers--from Buffalo wings to cheese balls--relatively guilt-free. This party isn’t about cooking up the latest culinary trends on your best china. Rather, it’s a night overflowing with plain and simple portable dishes since it’s assumed that the television (not the food) is the focal point of the evening. I was thrilled when asked to take part in a Super Bowl Slow Cooker challenge sponsored by … [Read more...]
Slow Cooked Pork Chops in Mustard Cream Sauce
January 14, 2013 By 3 Comments
The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a 'What the hell?' attitude. Julia Child It’s safe to say I finally took my biggest risk in the kitchen: I cooked a new dish for dinner guests. I don’t entertain much at all, and if I ever have people over, I stick to the basics (appetizers) or I serve a dish that’s been tested ad nauseum with my family. But, I figured it was time to leave my comfort zone behind and to face a new culinary challenge. You might be thinking I made the culinary equivalents of a … [Read more...]
