Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

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Split pea soup is a comfort foot that sticks to your ribs, and this traditional recipe will serve it up just like your mom always made it…with the convenience of a slow cooker. For a vegetarian option, substitute low-sodium vegetable broth for part or all of the water and omit the ham bone.

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Artichokes

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Slow cookers are for so much more than starchy, fat-filled casseroles and soups: they’re also for elegant appetizers and side dishes for that fancy dinner party you’re hosting but don’t have enough time to prep for. Expand your slow cooker horizons with this easy and scrumptious artichoke dish.

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Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Soup

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This thick, hearty soup is perfect for fall or winter, for a busy day on the run or a long-day of reading, curled up by the fire. It will bring a smoky zing to chilly nights—just make sure you taste the soup as you season it to make sure you have not too little and […]

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Roasted Chile Salsa

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Use your favorite chile variety to make this recipe your own. If you like a spicier salsa, save the chile seeds and add to the final product until your hit the heat you’re looking for. Serve with tortilla chips that earn Guiding Stars or with your favorite southwestern recipes.

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Okra Tamarind Curry

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Although the curries of southern India are less well-known in the United States, they are a unique treat worth adding to your regular recipe rotation. Based on tamarinds instead of tomato or coconut, this curry is marvelously tangy.

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Poached Pears with Pomegranate Seeds

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An elegant and simple dessert, this poaching recipe relies on the spices and the natural sweetness of pears to bring a satisfying end to any dinner party. Tart pomegranate seeds finish the flavor palate with bright note to balance the tender-sweet pears. Tip: The wine you use will make a substantial difference to the flavor […]

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Slow Cooker Apple-Spice Oatmeal

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Nothing says fall like the smell of apples and spice drifting through the kitchen. Wake up to this luscious scent and a comforting bowl of hot oatmeal with this simple slow cooker oatmeal recipes that will get your family started on the right foot with a hearty serving of whole grains and fruit.

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Slow Cooker Apple Confit

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You don’t need to give up on dessert just because sugar isn’t particularly healthy. Dried fruits that are naturally high in sugar, such as dates and raisins, can be turned into a concentrated paste that offers a brown sugar-like sweetness without completely removing the beneficial fibers and nutrients of fruit. When you use those to […]

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