Comments on: Slow Down: Chili Sans Carne

By: Lisanne

Lisanne — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:22:57 +0000

I’m trying this recipe next week. It looks great. I’ve been on an easy comfort food kick so went searching for a good slow cooker cookbook. I found this one today:
Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensperger

I like several of Hensperger’s other cookbooks as well. This one is surprisingly inventive for something as limited as a slow cooker and Hensperger’s recipes are easy to follow while still being complex in terms of flavors. Definitely worth a look.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:39:17 +0000

My crockpot (harvest gold, if that tells you how old I am) is pressed into service at least once a month. After we’ve eaten what we can of a roast chicken, I break it up and put it in the crockpot with what ever vegetables I have (onions with their skins give it a rich, deep color) and cover with water. It cooks on low all night. After skimming off the fat, I freeze meal-size containers for quick soup bases, etc. Money in the bank to my mind.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:47:56 +0000

Well, sister Paige we are on the same page this week.
Sunday, I had to work a twelve hour shift but left a couple of guys (husband and son) at home with football mania. Also left a crockpot of Mexican Style Beef Tips to be served in flour tortillas topped with cheese. Pinto beans on the side. They did manage to save me a little.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:09:34 +0000

For some reason I’m usually disappointed with slow cooker recipes…they always seem bland. Your chili sounds really good and will definitely try that.

One of my favorites is Slow Cooked Pork with Orange Marmalade. It’s sweet, loaded with flavor, and reminiscent of traditional Crispy Orange Chicken you can order at most Chinese restaurants. And with only 5 ingredients, it’s hard to beat.

Here’s the post with recipe link: http://veryculinary.com/_blog/2009/06/01/slow-cooked-pork-with-orange-marmalade/

By: Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:37:28 +0000

oh my… this looks like a wonderful recipe. I love the tofu portion… now if I can just get my kids to go for it. Definitely worth a try. Thanks for the recipe!! :)

I’m all for a good slow cooker recipe! (And honestly, I just never “fell in love” with Gourmet magazine. I couldn’t quite relate to the blogosphere “grieving” over its demise. Now, if we were talking about Domino – that would be a completely different story.)