Showing posts with label crockpot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crockpot. Show all posts

Monday, August 24, 2015

Paleo Chicken Tikka Masala

Yall. This dish is flat out amazing. If you like Indian food, this meal is restaurant quality. Plus it's a crockpot meal! Can't beat that. I made this for my Life group international-themed dinner. I could not find Garam masala spice at my regular grocery stores. But I found it at World Internetional Mart on Fort Campbell blvd. Sweetest owners. They asked me to post a picture of the meal on their facebook page so they could see what I made! 




From: Meals Made Simple cookbook by Danielle Walker 

1/2 cup raw cashews 
2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch cubes 
2 cups tomato purée (or sauce) 
1/2 onion, chopped 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
2.5 T garam masala 
2 tsp sea salt 
1 tsp ground ginger 
1/2 tsp paprika 
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 
1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro for garnish 

1. Place cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and set aside. 
2. Add chicken and every other ingredient except cilantro to your crock pot. Toss to coat chicken well. 
3. Cook on low for 6 hours in a crock pot. 
4. When the chicken is almost done, drain cashews. Mix cashews in a food processor with 1/4 c fresh water. Add 3-4 ladles of liquid from crockpot and blend until a creamy consistency forms. 
5. Spoon the cashew cream into the crockpot just before serving. Stir well to combine. Garnish with cilantro. 
6. Serve with a side of sautéed spinach or vinegar cucumbers! 

Make ahead tip: 
Complete step 2 and store in the frig up to 2 days before cooking. OR freeze up to three months then thaw overnight in the frig before cooking. 

Thursday, March 5, 2015

White Chicken Chili

Because cold weather. And comfort food.

Coped from: Design Wine Dine

Ingredients
 
Chili:
1 1/2  lbs uncooked chicken breast (can be frozen) cut into 1-2″ chunks
2 – 15 oz cans of white beans (drained)
1 – 15 oz can of white corn (drained)
1 onion chopped (sweet/Vidalia)
 1 clove garlic finely chopped
1 package taco seasoning (McCormick's makes a white chicken chili packet!)
1 – 7 oz can of chopped green chilies
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 – 14 oz can of chicken broth

Toppings:
1/2 cup sour cream (I used low fat)
2 tbls lime juice
Finely chopped cilantro
Fresh shredded cheese (I used Colby-Jack)
Corn tortilla chips (the authentic yellow kind)

*This is written as a cock pot recipe, however I didn't have time to cook this all day. So I chopped the chicken into bite-sized pieces, cooked them on medium high in some olive oil. Then added all the other ingredients, simmering for a couple hours. Perfecto.

 Directions
Place cut up chicken in the bottom of the Crock Pot.  Add beans, corn and onion.  Mix the next five ingredients and pour over the top.  Cover and cook on low in the Crock Pot for 8-10 hours.  (I was running low on time so I cooked mine on low for about 4 1/2 hours and then raised it to high for the last two hours).
Before serving use a potato masher to break up the chicken.  (Make sure you do this very quickly with pressure and alternating directions… the consistency should change from brothy with chunks of meat and beans to a very thick and even consistency.  If it is still brothy, keep mashing).
Add shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, a splash of lime juice, cilantro and chips before serving.  YUM!
* Yield: 6-8

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast and Asparagus with Dijon Vinaigrette




Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast
Copied from: Skinny Taste 

Servings: 8 • Size: 3 oz pork • Old Points: 5 • Weight Watcher Points+: 5 pt
Calories: 214 • Fat: 12 g • Carb: 4 g • Fiber: 0 g • Protein: 21 g • Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 196 mg  • Cholest: 72 mg


Ingredients:

  • 2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast (sirloin roast)
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
Season the pork with salt, garlic powder and red pepper flakes and place it into the slow cooker. Mix together the broth and vinegar and pour it over the pork, then pour the honey over and set the timer for 4 hours on High or 6-8 hours on Low.
 Once the pork is cooked and tender (it should shred easily with a fork), remove from slow cooker with tongs into a serving dish. Break apart lightly with two forks and put back into the slow cooker and ladle 1/2 cup sauce over the pork and keep warm until ready to eat.



Asparagus with Dijon Vinaigrette
 Copied from: Skinny Taste

Servings:
4 • Serving Size: 1/4 • Old Points: 1 pt • Points+: 2 pt
Calories:
56.9 • Fat: 3.6 g • Protein: 2.6 g • Carb: 5.5 g • Fiber: 2.4 g • Sugar: 0.3 g
Sodium: 92.7 (without salt)


Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed off

Directions:
In a medium bowl, whisk mustard, vinegar and 1 tbsp oil. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper.

Steam or boil asparagus for 2-3 minutes until cooked and tender. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.

Transfer asparagus to a serving dish and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Can be served warm or chilled.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes and Turnip Greens


Talk about a Southern meal. I used Aidell's andouille sausage for this meal.

Have you tried making sweet potatoes in the crock pot yet?? So simple!

Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes 
4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed under cold water. Without drying the sweet potatoes, place them in a crock pot (no hole-poking necessary). Add 1-2 T. of water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours for medium sized sweet potatoes. You can check to see if they are done by poking a fork into the potato! I used small sweet potatoes, so they were done in 5.5 hours.

Turnip Greens
Use 2-3 bunches of turnip greens. Wash and peel leaves away from stem by hand. Rinse well again. Stack 5-7 leaves on top of each other and roll up like a burrito. Cut in 1-2 inch slices. Place 1-2 T. of olive oil in a large pot or Wok skillet. Sautee the greens for several minutes then add about 1/4 cup of water. Place lid on pot and cook on med-high heat until soft. This takes some time! Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Even without the extra butter, oil, or bacon fat, these greens were hearty tasting and delicious. (You may also add onion slices to the pot, which I did!)






Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Paleo Stuffing

I made this for Thanksgiving, and it was a hit!



Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing
Copied From: Paleomg
 
Ingredients
  • 1lb ground pork sausage
  • 5 pieces of bacon, diced
  • 5 stalks of celery, diced
  • 1 yellow sweet potato
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 container of mushrooms, diced
  • 2 apples, diced
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil, throw diced sweet potatoes/yams on it, sprinkle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender, then set aside.
  2. While those cook, pull out a large skillet, place it under medium-high heat and place chopped bacon in it to begin to cook down. When some of the fat has seeped out and bacon has begun to cook, add your chopped apples, celery, and onions.
  3. When onions begin to become translucent, add ground pork and mushrooms and your white wine vinegar. Let that cook down until pork is almost completely cooked through. You will be placing it in the oven so you want it pretty close to done. (If you’re not sure how long that will be, use your eyes. Pink meat is not what we want here people.) Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Once the sausage is all done, add mixture to a bowl to cool. Now beat your eggs, add to your sausage mixture, and add your chicken broth, along with your sweet potatoes, pecans, and dried cranberries. Mix well.
  5. You can now either use a 9×13 baking dish to place your stuffing in OR place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Either way will work.
  6. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until everything is a bit browned.
 ***


Here's a very similar version, in the crockpot! Perfect for when there is no more oven space during your holiday cooking. :) I made a batch of this last week and froze it in individual glass containers.


Ingredients
3 Italian sausages, removed from casing (I use 2 hot Italian and 1 mild)
2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or ghee, melted
2 cups of mushrooms, sliced
½ yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced (about ¾ cup)
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
2 yams, peeled and chopped
6 fresh sage leaves, minced
½ cup pecans, chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup beef broth
3 sage leaves, chopped for garnish
Salt and pepper just before serving
  1. Brown sausage in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the rest of dry ingredients to the slow cooker, pour the melted butter over it and mix with a wooden spoon. Generously salt and pepper.
  3. Add the broth and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. Salt and pepper to taste, then serve
- See more at: http://www.rubiesandradishes.com/2014/11/18/my-entry-1/#sthash.hmdLONlf.dpuf
Paleo Slow Cooker Stuffing
Ingredients
3 Italian sausages, removed from casing (I use 2 hot Italian and 1 mild)
2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or ghee, melted
2 cups of mushrooms, sliced
½ yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced (about ¾ cup)
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
2 yams, peeled and chopped
6 fresh sage leaves, minced
½ cup pecans, chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup beef broth
3 sage leaves, chopped for garnish
Salt and pepper just before serving
  1. Brown sausage in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the rest of dry ingredients to the slow cooker, pour the melted butter over it and mix with a wooden spoon. Generously salt and pepper.
  3. Add the broth and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. Salt and pepper to taste, then serve.
- See more at: http://www.rubiesandradishes.com/2014/11/18/my-entry-1/#sthash.hmdLONlf.dpuf

Paleo Slow Cooker Stuffing
Ingredients
3 Italian sausages, removed from casing (I use 2 hot Italian and 1 mild)
2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or ghee, melted
2 cups of mushrooms, sliced
½ yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced (about ¾ cup)
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
2 yams, peeled and chopped
6 fresh sage leaves, minced
½ cup pecans, chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup beef broth
3 sage leaves, chopped for garnish
Salt and pepper just before serving
  1. Brown sausage in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the rest of dry ingredients to the slow cooker, pour the melted butter over it and mix with a wooden spoon. Generously salt and pepper.
  3. Add the broth and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. Salt and pepper to taste, then serve.
- See more at: http://www.rubiesandradishes.com/2014/11/18/my-entry-1/#sthash.hmdLONlf.dpuf

Friday, December 5, 2014

(Crockpot) Pork and Pumpkin Chili

My friend Louise shared this recipe with me, and it's a winner for sure. Who doesn't love a slow cooker dish that can stay cooking for all 10 hours you're gone during the day??


Recipe copied from: Primally Inspired

Crockpot Paleo Pork and Pumpkin Chili
 10-12 or more servings

Ingredients:
3 lbs pork roast
2 onions, diced
2 14.5 oz cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
7 oz can diced green chilies 
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped (you can find these in the International aisle of your supermarket, usually next to the cans of diced green chilies)***
1 heaping tablespoon adobo sauce***
4 cloves garlic, minced
 ¼ cup cilantro (I omitted this) 
2 cups chicken stock or bone broth
salt and pepper
¼ cup chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 cups roasted pumpkin or squash or you can use 1 can of pumpkin
1 bunch kale or mustard greens, roughly chopped
Optional Toppings: avocado, additional cilantro, a sprinkling of chipotle chili powder, sour cream and cheese, if you eat dairy

 DIRECTIONS:
 Place your pork in the crockpot and season with salt and pepper. Add the onions, fire roasted tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, green chilies, garlic and spices. Add your chicken stock and then toss in your cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours. An hour before it’s done, take out the pork and shred it with 2 forks. Put the pork back into the crockpot. Now pour your roasted pumpkin/squash in the crockpot and give it a good stir. Add the kale or mustard greens and give it a final stir. Cook for an hour.
Serve with avocado, extra cilantro, a sprinkle of chipotle chili powder and sour cream and cheese, if you wish. Enjoy!
 *The spiciness of this recipe is perfect to me – it’s not too spicy, but it does give a smoky and slightly spicy heat. If you like a spicier chili, add in another chipotle pepper or add in some additional chipotle chili powder.

***I could not find chipotle peppers in adobo sauce that didn't have added high fructose corn syrup. SO I found some adobo powder in the same section. I used a couple teaspoons of that instead! 


Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Crockpot Beef Curry

This was a major winner! 


5-6 lb chuck roast or stew meat 
2 cans coconut milk 
6 Tablespoons red curry paste (I used Thai kitchen brand) 
1 tsp curry powder 
1/2 tsp salt 
Parsley for garnish 

1. Cut pork into large pieces and place in crockpot 
2. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over. 
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours. 
4. Shred with a fork. 
5. Serve with cauliflower mash! 

* for cauli mash, steam cauliflower florets until they pierce easily with a fork. Drain and blend in a food processor with garlic, butter, salt, pepper, and anything else you want! 

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

The BEST Crockpot Chicken Fajitas


Best fajita meat I've ever had. 

Ingredients
  • 2 T butter
  • 2-3 bell peppers, sliced (I used three different colors)
  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
  • ⅓ cup salsa
Seasoning Blend
  •  1 tsp. cinnamon 
  • 2 T. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin 
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
  1. Layer butter, then peppers, onion, and chicken breasts.
  2. Mix all seasonings together. Sprinkle seasoning over the chicken. 
  3. Add salsa.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  5. Shred with a fork, and serve.
  6. Wrap it up or eat on top of a salad! 

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Crock Pot Maple Dijon Pot Roast

Ya'll. This meal.

Probably one of my favorite paleo meals yet. It was AMAZING.


I served this roast with cauliflower mash (see the bottom of this post for a cauliflower mash recipe) and roasted root veggies (carrots, parsnips, and radishes... tossed with a little olive oil and baked at 425* for 1 hour.) Also, I whisked some arrowroot flour into the gravy to make it thicker! Amazing. I love gravy. 



Maple-Dijon Pot Roast
This recipe is copied from: The Kitchn 

Serves 4-6
 
2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast (See Recipe Notes)
4 to 5 slices bacon, diced (or neutral cooking oil)
3 large onions, peeled and sliced into half moons
1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme, for garnish


Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
Set a large Dutch oven or heavy skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the bacon and cook until some fat starts rendering and it begins to turn golden. Push the bacon to the sides and add the beef. Sear both sides until golden brown, about 10 minutes per side, and transfer all the meat to the bowl of the slow cooker.

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Reduce heat to medium. Add the onions and cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Pour in a few tablespoons of chicken stock and bring to a boil, scraping up any of the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour the onions and pan juices into the bowl of the slow cooker.

In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining chicken stock, Dijon, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour the liquid mixture over the roast. Close the lid and cook on LOW heat until the meat falls apart and is meltingly tender, about 8 hours.


Transfer the roast to serving bowl or platter and cover with foil. Pour the cooking liquids into large saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until the gravy is reduced to desired thickness (THIS IS WHEN I ADDED THE ARROWROOT FLOUR). Cut the roast into chunks and pour hot gravy over the top.

Recipe Notes

  • Beef chuck from the shoulder area is the ideal meat for a pot roast. Cuts of beef chuck can go by many names: 7-bone pot roast, blade roast, chuck-eye roast, boneless chuck roast, shoulder pot roast, mock tender, flat iron roast, and cross-rib roast. Choose whichever one has the size and shape to suit your needs. I tested with a 2 1/2 pound 'boneless chuck roast.'
  • To make in a Dutch oven: Prepare the meat and vegetables for the pot roast as directed, then place all the ingredients in a Dutch oven. Cover and simmer over very low heat (or in a 325°F oven) until the potroast is tender. Cooking time will be reduced, so begin checking the roast after about 2 hours.


Saturday, January 18, 2014

Updates + (better) Orange Chicken

Happy Saturday!
I woke up before 6, because my brain thinks it's a weekday. But I got this view from the back porch, so I'm ok with it. :) 


It was a long, crazy week. Hoping I settle in to my job soon and that I can meet the expectations that have been made for me. 

But for now, I'm so happy it's Saturday. We are going to Nashville with some friends today! I'll take pictures, of course. :) 

But I have a recipe for ya. I made a very similar recipe before, but this time, it seemed so much better!!! 


Slow cooker Sesame Orange Chicken 
From: Against All Grain cookbook 
(This is all I will share--- you should buy this book asap!!!) 

** I recommend doubling the recipe!!! 

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken THIGHS 
1/3 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
1/3 cup honey 
2 T orange juice 
2 T tomato paste 
1 T toasted sesame oil 
2 tsp minced garlic 
1/2 tsp ground ginger 
3/4 tap sea salt 
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 
1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish: sesame seeds 

1. Trim any visie fat from the chicken then place in a single layer in the bottom of a slow cooker 
2. Place remaining ingredients, except sesame seeds, in a bowl and wisk together. Pour over chicken 
3. Turn chicken to ensure even coating. 
4. Cook on low for 4 hours 
5. Remove chicken from sauce and cut into cubes 
6. Spoon any fat off top of sauce and transfer to small saucepan 
7. Simmer sauce on medium heat for 20 mins until it has reduced by half and is thick and shiny. 
8. Toss chicken in sauce and serve with sprinkles sesame seeds. 

* we made cauliflower "rice" to go with this-- perfect! 





Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Tomato Soup


*I recommend halving this recipe, because my crockpot couldn't fit it all! :) Or if you want to make this whole huge batch, then cook everything in the crockpot except for the canned coconut milk and the chicken broth. Then add those along with the crock pot ingredients into a BIGGER stock pot at the end!

 "Creamy" Crockpot Chicken and Tomato Soup
This recipe is from: River North Paleo Girl 

8 frozen skinless boneless chicken breast (Don't even have to thaw!)
2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 14 oz. can of coconut milk (full fat), shake before opening can to avoid separation
2 14 oz. can diced tomatoes and juice
2 cups of chicken broth
1 small can of tomato paste
1/2 jar of your favorite tomato sauce
Sea Salt and pepper to taste


Put all the above ingredients into the crock-pot, cook for 9 hours on low. After 9 hours take two forks and shred the chicken, set the crock-pot on warm till ready to serve (making sure to taste it before serving to make sure there is enough salt and pepper)




We are in the middle of our move... more updates on that soon! But that is the reason for the not-so-pretty pictures and the plastic utensils. :) Here's to adventure!

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Crock Pot Kalua Pork

A few days ago, I saw this image on Pinterest and thought it was too good to be true.

But, it was right on the money. It was really flavorful... I still can't believe it was just seasoned with salt!


I bought a 4 1/2 lb. boneless pork shoulder, trimmed the fat, rubbed it good with sea salt, and cooked it on low in the crock pot for 16 hours. 

Voila!!



We served it topped with some BBQ sauce (we love the Organicville brand) for Sunday football.

SO simple and feeds lots of people!

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Curried Carrot Bisque

My church friend, Meg, hooked me up with this recipe. And it. is. good. Sweet, thick, curry-ish, and bisque-y. You can almost taste it right? :)

 
Curried Carrot Bisque
Makes about 6 cups

8 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (I didn't peel)
1 onion, chopped
1 tart apple, peeled and chopped (Again, didn't peel)
1 tsp. curry poweder
1 garlic clove, crushed (used minced)
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk or cream (I used 1 can of coconut milk to make it paleo)
chopped fresh cilantro leaves (I topped mine with chopped cashews)

1. In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except for milk/cream. Cover and cook on love for 9-10 hours.
2. Puree, then gradually stir in the milk or cream. Top and serve!
* I added coconut milk in at the very beginning, not the end. And the recipe still turned out just dandy!



Friday, October 18, 2013

Crock Pot Cabbage Rolls, AKA "Golumbki"







From: Stupid Easy Paleo 
Prep time: 30 min     Cook time: 5 hours (crockpot)     Serves: 4
Ingredients:
  • 1 large head of green cabbage
  • 1 lb (500 g) grassfed ground beef
  • 1 lb (500 g) lean ground pork
  • 1/2 white onion, diced finely
  • 1.5 cups of riced / grated cauliflower
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce (not pasta sauce)
  • Coconut oil or fat of choice

Directions:
1. Rice / grate the cauliflower. I use the grating attachment on my food processor or you could grate by hand. Save  1.5 cups for this recipe and the rest for something else…it’s tasty fried up in this side dish.

2. Dice the onion finely.

3. In a large bowl, mix the beef, pork, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

4. Put a large pot of water on the stove over high heat. To prepare the cabbage for rolling, you’ll lightly boil it whole and peel the leaves off a few at a time. Cut the core out of the cabbage and place in the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. As the leaves soften, you can peel them off with a spoon. Take care not to rip them in half. The whole process usually takes about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can throw the whole cabbage in and let it simmer for about 15 minutes – the outermost leaves will become very soft but still usable. In either case, peel as many of the leaves off as you can and let cool a bit.

5. In a large skillet over medium-high heat put a spoonful of coconut oil or your fat of choice. Add the onion and grated cauliflower  and and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the cauliflower is softened. Turn off the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

6. Combine the onion / cauliflower with the meat and mix by hand to incorporate all the ingredients.

7. Roll the "golumbki" by taking a cabbage leaf – concave side up with the stem toward you – and placing a large spoonful of the meat mixture at the stem end. Then roll forward, fold the sides in and end with the seam down.

8. Mix the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce (not pasta sauce) in a bowl. Put ~1 cup in the bottom of the crockpot (or casserole dish). Lay the golumbki in with the seam side down. Cover with the remaining tomato mixture once the crock is full.

9. For a crockpot, cook on low for 5 hours. If using the oven, cover the top of the dish with foil and bake for 1.5 hours at 350F (175C).

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Our Top 3 Recipes

So I've been looking back over my blog posts. And I've realized that I'm quite..... Well, enthusiastic about almost every recipe I make. And this can be confusing for you, my trusty reader. You may be wondering, "is every recipe really as tasty or simple or delicious as she says?!?" I get it. You're lost in my happy adjectives. And you just want to know. SO, Billie and I sat down and pondered over our favorite recipes that I have made recently. And we decided on a top 3 list. And now I'm going to share them with you, so that you can invest your time and money in these recipes without hesitation. And then write and tell me how delicious (truly) they were.