175 Essential Slow Cooker Classics by Judith Finlayson
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| 175 Essential Slow Cooker Classics by Judith Finlayson |
Bestselling author, Judith Finlayson loves food and cooking. She has
sold more than 750,000 slow cooker books and nearly 1 million cookbooks.
In her latest,
175 Essential Slow Cooker Classics it features a wide variety of every day favorites to challenging recipes for various occasions.
As
you know, before slow cookers were popularized it was often time
consuming and fretful to wait around the kitchen all day to make a
simple pot of beans. Let Finlayson show you more exciting ways to
monopolize your easy-to-use slow cooker with interesting and delicious
recipes that have been taste tested prior to publication for your
enjoyment. The recipes have easy-to-follow instructions and includes
serving suggestions, tips and variations. Enjoy the full
colored-photographs featuring many mouth-watering dishes.
I am not a Vegan but there is a chapter that share many meatless wonders like
Sweet Potato Lasagna, Rigatoni and Cheese, Lentil Shepherd's Pie and
Lentil Sloppy Joes. Savory and mouth-watering soups, stews, chilies,
grains and even desserts are at your finger tips.
Included in this cookbook, you will find information about
slow cooker basics, time management & convenience, tips and techniques for using
your slow cooker and food safety.
Recently, I gathered the ingredients to prepare
Classic Chicken Stew recipe
that is featured for your enjoyment. My children and I enjoyed this
recipe and want to share it courtesy of Judith Finlayson and publisher
Robert Rose. I hope to share many of the 175 Essential Slow Cooker Classics with my family in the near future.
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| Classic Chicken Stew |
Classic Chicken Stew
I have a real soft spot for this creamy stew, which reminds me of chicken pot pie without the crust. I obtain a similar effect by serving it over crostini placed in the bottom of a soup plate. Add a tossed green salad for a complete and delicious meal.
Make ahead
This dish can be partially prepared before it is cooked. Complete Steps 1 and 2. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, continue with the recipe.
SERVES 6
•Works best in a large (minimum 5 quart) slow cooker
1 potato, peeled and diced (see Tips, below) 1
1 tbsp vegetable oil 15 mL
2 onions, finely chopped 2
4 stalks celery, diced 4
2 carrots, peeled and diced 2
1⁄2 tsp dried thyme leaves or 3 whole sprigs 2 mL
of fresh thyme
1 bay leaf 1
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 50 mL
11⁄2 cups chicken stock 375 mL
1⁄2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock 125 mL
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 lbs skinless, bone-in chicken thighs 1.5 kg
(about 12 thighs)
1 cup green peas, thawed if frozen 250 mL
1⁄2 cup cream, optional (see Tips, below) 125 mL
1. In a saucepan, combine potato and cold water to cover. Bring
to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add onions, celery and carrots and cook, stirring, until carrots are softened, about 7 minutes. Add thyme, bay leaf and flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock and white wine and cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 4 minutes. Drain reserved potato and add to mixture. Season to taste with salt
and pepper.
3. Arrange chicken over bottom of slow cooker stoneware and cover with vegetable mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork. Add peas and cream, if using, and stir well. Cover and cook on High for 20 minutes, until peas are tender and mixture is hot and bubbly.
TIPS
• Because the chicken only cooks for 6 hours on Low the potatoes will be a bit firm unless they are blanched prior to adding to the stew.
• Any kind of cream from half-and-half (10%) to the richest whipping (35%) cream works well in this recipe.
Reprinted with publisher permission. Available where books are sold.
Social Connection: Robert Rose, Inc
Thank you,
Janet Coffield
Loving Heart Designs
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of 175 Essential Slow Cooker Classics by Judith Finlayson through Robert Rose Inc.
