Serves 7 No need to buy commercially prepared stock when it is this easy, and flavorful, to prepare at home. Use the stock in your favorite recipe or ladle 1- or 2-cup portions into freezer containers, then label, date, and freeze. When you’re ready to use, thaw and...
The aroma of the garlic and herbs slowly cooking will drift through your home and call all to the table. These mushrooms are also a wonderful addition to any buffet table.SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM 24 ounces cremini (baby bella) or white button mushrooms4 garlic cloves,...
The vegetables slow-cook together for an unforgettable depth of flavor. This soup freezes well and can be enjoyed at a moment’s notice.SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 3 tablespoons olive oil2½ pounds ground beef2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar4 cups beef broth6 slices bacon,...
Nothing comforts more when you are feeling down or better chases away the chill on a cold night than a bowl of chicken soup. This one won’t disappoint.SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 1 medium onion, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1 whole chicken, 3½ to 4 pounds1 teaspoon...
Broccoli and cauliflower provide a nutrient-packed punch in this comforting soup. This recipe provides an ample serving of vitamin C and calcium. SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken or vegetable broth1 medium onion, chopped3 cups cauliflower florets3...
The French name for this classic hearty dish is boeuf bourguignon, and while it is served all over France, many in the United States associate it with the famous cookbook author Julia Child. Serve this beef burgundy accompanied by Cauliflower Mash, over zucchini...
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 25 minutesCOOKING TIME: 6 hoursOnce they’ve been blanched, vitamin-C-rich cabbage leaves are handy vehicles for all sorts of fillings, like these fun-to-eat low-carb cabbage rolls, which are packed with beef, Cauli-Rice, and spices....
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 40 minutesSpicy, smoky gumbo is the official dish of the state of Louisiana, where it’s usually served over rice. Replace the starchy rice with cauliflower (shown here), and you’ve got a big pot of low-carb...
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesFull of colorful, low-carb vegetables and protein-rich fish, this inventive take on fish chowder is a cheerful, one-bowl meal. If you can’t find smoked haddock fillets, use regular ones instead, and...
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesThis fragrant salmon chowder is very low in carbs—no potatoes or flour necessary!—and high in heart-healthy omega-3 fats. And it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser on snowy, wintery nights. Ingredients11/2...
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesSome soups, like this delicate version of ratatouille, are best prepared on the stovetop, with ingredients added gradually. It features pesto and fresh herbs, which contain volatile oils: to preserve...
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 35 minutesPumpkin—a great source of beta-carotene and vitamin A—shines in autumnal treats like pies and cakes, but it’s wonderful in savory dishes, too. Smoky chorizo really sets off pumpkin’s sweetness in...
