Slow Cooker Galbitang (Korean Beef Rib Soup)
Want something comforting but relatively light? This Korean beef rib soup is a meal on its own without much of the richness you'd typically get from ingredients like cream or butter, which may …
Slow Cooker Asian BBQ Meatballs
Okay, so the kids want spaghetti and meatballs again, while all the adults in the house crave for something different, Asian to be specific. Easy. Please everyone with a bit of both. Time to cook. …
Slow Cooker Asian Chicken and Mushrooms
Nothing could be simpler to make than this dish. Being rewarded with a very flavorful dinner after simply dumping everything into a pot would just be short of cheating. I chose dehydrated …
Slow Cooker Portuguese Red Pepper Pork Ribs
This is a Portuguese classic roast recipe adapted for the crockpot. With the exception of the potatoes, which you could really do without, this is basically a two-ingredient preparation. Too simple …
Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin
Who said French cooking needs to be all that complicated? Let this traditional French dish prove otherwise. Literally translating to Cock in Wine, Coq Au Vin is a dish of rooster braised in red wine …
Slow Cooker Chicken Tagine with Spanish Chorizo and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
A Tagine of Tajine is a North African dish named after the earthenware in which it is cooked. It basically is a meat dish cooked in aromatics and dehydrated fruits or vegetables. Not having too much …
Slow Cooker Rogan Josh (with cucumber raita, and a date chutney)
This is an excellent adaptation of the classic Persian lamb dish. Equally aromatic yet less spicy than the authentic making it a dish to be enjoyed by everyone in the family. This recipe is an …
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
This is like fried chicken and pasta in a one-pot dish. Well that's at least what my son thought, and yes did he enjoy dinner! Technically, it's not. The chicken, though starting off in the pan for …
Slow Cooker Spicy Coco Milk Braised Beef Adobo
This is indulgence. It's adobo totally elevated with the bold flavor of beef and the nutty richness of coconut milk. Nothing too fancy, it starts off with the same marinade of vinegar, soy sauce, and …
Slow Cooker Pork and Mushroom Carbonnade
This is an interesting preparation for pork chops which draws inspiration from a local Belgian dish. Carbonnade is a traditional stew of pork loin, or in some variations beef, cooked in a …
Slow Cooker Beef Bulgogi Sliders with Kimchi Slaw
Bulgogi is one of Korea's most popular dishes, usually of beef sirloin, thinly sliced, marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and peppercorns, then finished off on the grill. In …
Slow Cooker Thai Green Curry Chicken
This one is a personal favorite. I just love coconut-based sauces, so rich, creamy, and nutty. The rich flavors in this dish though is perfectly balanced-out by the pungency of the green curry. Green …
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup with Bratwurst and Pesto
Minestrone soup. This particular recipe brings back memories of my early days in culinary school. This was the dish were we got judged by our newly acquired knife skills. All those vegetable …
Slow Cooker Ziti with Minced Beef Bourguignonne
Let's start by seasoning the meat. You can't go wrong with a bit of salt and pepper. I chose to work with ground beef this time to shorten my cooking time, but chunks of beef would be ideal for a …
Slow Cooker Filipino Chicken Adobo Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa
Did you know that the adobo, a dish Filipinos are well-known for, is of Spanish and/or Portuguese origin? Though entirely different from the Spanish Adobo of preserving meat in a dry-rub of spices, …
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich with Rootbeer Au Jus
Growing fond of my slow cooker lately having used it for a few stews, soups, and braised dishes turning out excellent results. These were expected though as I knew I could use the cooker for pretty …
Slow Cooker Indonesian Pork Spare Ribs
We were all craving Asian food. We were craving pork. We were craving ribs. To be honest, we were craving for this particular dish. I've done it for countless dinners, and everyone at home shows …
Slow Cooker Jerk-Spiced Chicken Fajitas
My friends from college are coming over, and the craving for a bbq dinner was consensual. Easy. I've arranged a completely grilled menu for them in the past and may perhaps be the …
Slow Cooker Oriental-Spiced Osso Bucco with Spicy Cilantro Gremolata
Osso Bucco, Italian for “bone with a hole”, is a traditional Milanese dish of cross-cut veal shanks braised in white wine, stock, and flavoring vegetables. It is traditionally served with gremolata, …
Quick Fried Corndogs with Creamy Coleslaw
There are so many foods that bring back childhood memories for all of us, and one memorable dish that shows up at baseball games and fairgrounds alike is the all-American deep fried corndog. Indeed, …
Quick Fried Eggplant Parmesan
This is a great summer dish to highlight the vegetables at the peak of their season. My favorite way to enjoy this dish is to serve it with grilled zucchini tossed with basil, and a toasty piece of …
Quick Fried Calamari with Spicy Aioli and Watercress Salad
The smell of anything frying is enough to conjure so many people's favorite comfort food memories, and here I pay homage to the delicious dish of fried calamari and aioli my grandmother taught me to …
Quick Herbed Falafel Pita Sandwich
Falafel is an ancient and still very famous street food, and this version adds lots of fresh parsley for a green tint to the delicious fried balls. Some falafel calls for fava beans or chickpeas, but …
Quick Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Pan Gravy
My southern grandmother used to love to make chicken fried steak for us on Sundays, and memories of her cooking flood my mind as I write this recipe. Feel free to add greens of your choice (usually …