I'll get to the Slow Cooker Apple Caramel Cake, but first I'd like to explain something (in case you've ever wondered). What exactly is a Maritime kitchen, and why is it something special? I live in a corner of the planet that is buffeted by wind, rain, ice or snow during much … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili
Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili could be the recipe that makes you a fan of slow cooking (if you aren't already). It's easy, cheap, and doesn't have that 'this-must-have-been-cooked-in-the-slow-cooker-because-it-tastes-like-everything-else-I've-cooked-in-it' taste. (You know the … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Slow Cooker Baked Beans
If you've ever had a problem getting your baked beans to turn out nice and soft, then this recipe for Slow Cooker Baked Beans is for you. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to get baked beans right. This supposedly simple comfort food has turned out unpalatable for me and … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Pudding Cake
There's no diet list I'll follow that would rule out cherry pie. ~Edgar A. Guest Cherries are the shape shifters of the fruit world. They are the perfect lazy day summer food - a kids-sitting-back-on-the-porch-swing-spitting-pits kind of thing. But they clean up well, starring … [Read more...]
Successful Slow Cooking
For a printable version of these tips click here. The convenience of cooking with a slow cooker can help save you time and money, but it does take some getting used to. You might be disappointed with some of your first attempts, but don’t give up. With a bit of background … [Read more...]