Whether you are a cook who works outside the home or a cook who is always on the go, learn to use your slow cooker and/or crockpot to full advantage. I am a cook who spends many hours at home but I still enjoy getting food into my crockpot/slow cooker and knowing I don't have to worry about meal time. And the aromas wafting through the house can be tantalizing! These recipes for Bean Stew and Chicken Chowder make your house smell sooo good.
BEAN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
1 can (28-oz) tomatoes, undrained & chopped
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
1 can (15-oz) black beans, rinsed & drained
1 can (15-oz) pinto beans, rinsed & drained
2 small zucchini, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded & chopped
1/2 cup sliced celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp salt
Combine all the above ingredients in the slow cooker or crockpot; stir to blend. Place lid on cooker and cook 4 1/2 hours or until the vegetables are tender. During that last half hour, prepare the dumplings.
Dumplings
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp cold butter
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 cup milk
In a medium mixing bowl combine the salt, flour cornmeal, baking powder, and sugar. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheese and the cilantro. Pour the milk into the mixture and blend with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until the flour mixture is just moistened. Drop the dumpling dough, approximately 1/6 at a time, onto the top of the stew. Replace the lid and cook another 45 minutes to 1 hour or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the dumplings comes out clean.
Yield: 6 servings.
THICK AND HEARTY CHICKEN CHOWDER
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
2 small onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups frozen corn kernels
2 cans (10 3/4-oz each) cream of potato soup
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp dried dill
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Plain toasted croutons for garnish
Sprigs of fresh dill for garnish, if desired
Melt the butter in a large skillet; add chicken and cook until browned.
Turn slow cooker or crockpot to low setting. Add the browned chicken, onions, celery, carrots, corn, potato soup, broth, and dill to the crockpot. Place lid on cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender.
Turn the heat off the cooker and stir in the half-and-half cream. Place lid back on the cooker and allow to stand 10 minutes or until heated through.
Enjoy!
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