Tag Archives: Slow Cooker

Tomato Soup With Tortellini

Posted on July 12, 2016 by tbuzzee

Yeh. I know. It is, like, a zillion degrees out, and muggy (at least around about these parts) and, here I am talkin’ about soup! The thing is… this home made, and very good, soup comes together in next to … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Skirt Steak With Onions

Posted on January 11, 2016 by tbuzzee

It is no real secret that I love me a bargain; so, when I came across a package of skirt steak with a $4 off (!) manager’s special sticker slapped on the front, I was bringing that puppy home. Of … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 42: Pork & Cider Stew

Posted on October 29, 2014 by tbuzzee

Pork, sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, sliced green apple, and apple cider; sounds like the perfect fall stew, no? Add in the fact that it can be made in your slow cooker, and it begins to sound even better, yes? But … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 34: Zippy Pork Chops

Posted on September 3, 2014 by tbuzzee

This week’s dive into mom’s big bag o’ recipes is one for the slow cooker, which is why, in the pic to the left, you may not actually notice a pork chop, even tho’ it says ‘pork chops’ right in … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Jam With Riesling and Rosemary

Posted on August 21, 2014 by tbuzzee

So, yeh, strawberry jam in your slow cooker; flavored with a bit of sweet German wine and rosemary. Not too, too bad. And definitely worth the time to make, just don’t expect a lot of jam from your two pounds … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Best! ‘Sup!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by tbuzzee

Thick. Richly flavored. Nicely spiced. And, no flaming hot balls o’ tomato goo to deal with. I like that in a ketchup! I’ve adjusted quantities and cooking methods simplify things, too. The slow cooker makes things easy, and this blend … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on February 25, 2014 by tbuzzee

(Nicely) cheesy pasta with crispity edges is a very good thing… or, at least I thought so. We were having very important guests for an early dinner, two lovely young ladies and their dad, and I was looking for something … Continue reading →

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Ratatouille

Posted on January 23, 2014 by tbuzzee

Rich, spicy, and oh! so easy to toss together, this vegetable stew is as welcome fresh and warm from the slow cooker for dinner as it is (and mebbe even a touch better) the next day, at room temperature in … Continue reading →

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Dulce de Leche (aka Crockpot Caramel)

Posted on December 19, 2013 by tbuzzee

Ooey. Gooey. And oh!, so tasty – this little jar o’ happiness is almost embarassingly simple to toss together. In a slow cooker. With two basic ingredients: milk and sugar. And then whatever else you may like to add. INGREDIENTS … Continue reading →

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What a Crock(pot)!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by tbuzzee

We were spending a week in Door County, enjoying dinner at one of our old stand-by favorite restaurants (Donny’s Glidden Lodge); and, in conversation with our very pleasant waitress, this here blog thing-y came up. She was wondering if I … Continue reading →

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