Topic: main courses
Halloween has traditionally been chili night in my family. Typically there are a few last minute mishaps trying to get costumes to fit, so a chili simmering in the slow cooker is the only part of my day that’s not scary. I know my kids are going...
Honey sesame chicken is a popular Chinese takeout order, but you can make a much healthier and more nutritious version at home with your slow cooker. ...
There are plenty of advantages to the cooler weather and chief among them in my book: it’s butternut squash season (second only to boot season). While this ubiquitous squash is available year-round, fall is really prime season. When shopping,...
Julia Child put Coq au Vin on the menu of many Americans households back in 1961 when her famous “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” was published. She often featured it on her PBS show, and this French braised chicken and wine dish became an...
On a recent business trip to New York City, I was going through security at a big publishing house where I had to sign in and show proper ID to the receptionist. She was quite distracted as there was a big line forming making her a bit cranky. When...
It is easy to get caught in a food rut. We make the same things over and over again. But you can have variety without a lot of effort. Here are five of our favorite ways to make different but delicious chicken dishes in the slow cooker. ...
UPDATED MAY 21, 2020: A rice cooker is a foolproof way to get perfectly cooked rice with minimal effort. It eliminates that undercooked crunch or even worse, the overcooked mush that can happen on the stovetop. Plus, it has the same set-and-forget...
For football fans, there’s nothing better than getting together with friends to watch our favorite football teams battle it out. And we’re sure you’ve been to many gatherings where the snacks have included the expected chips and dip, mini...
