Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker

Countless home cooks remain loyal users of their slow cookers for preparing satisfying, low-maintenance meals. But the tried-and-true slow cooker recipe repertoire is about to change, with author Nicki Sizemore's fresh spin on slow-cooked meals. Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker is filled with slow-simmered main dishes, plus 35 recipes for sauces and sides, that replace canned ingredients with fresh vegetables, boost flavor with aromatic herbs and spices, and feature a tantalizing array of global tastes in dishes that span the menu. Overnight Pumpkin–Brown Rice Pudding with crunchy pecans is a wholesome, hands-off breakfast treat, Thai Curried Chicken & Rice Noodles gets a spicy kick from curry broth, and Shredded Beef Mole Tacos are accented with the sweet heat of Quick Pickled Jalapeños. Whether you're feeding a family or entertaining a crowd, each recipe highlights prep work that can be knocked out days in advance, making serving meals worthy of every occasion easy and delicious.



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  The slow cooker is one appliance that never goes out of style - but the usual slow cooker recipes do! In Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker, culinary artist Nicki Sizemore of FromScratchFast.com updates the slow cooker menu for contemporary tastes with surprisingly fresh recipes such as Thai Curried Chicken, Lamb Gyros, and Tamari-Ginger–Glazed Salmon. Nicki Sizemore is the author of Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker and Build-a-Bowl and the creator of FromScratchFast.com, which features recipes that can be made from scratch in under an hour. In addition to hosting classes and shows online for Bluprint, she is a recipe developer for Fine Cooking, Parents, and All Recipes Magazine. Sizemore has a Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts from the International Culinary Center and lives in New York's Hudson Valley with her husband and two daughters. 

  Recipe developer Nicki Sizemore has mastered the art of creating delicious, wholesome meals effortlessly. In this inspired collection of recipes for the slow cooker, her sanity-preserving techniques and passion for fresh, flavorful ingredients will transform how you use your most trusted kitchen appliance, whether you're entertaining a crowd or feeding your family. Introduction: Rethink the Old

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Vegetables

  White Bean & Veggie Minestrone + Pesto

  Greens & Cheese Lasagna + Quick Green Salad

  Lentil & Veggie Stew with Poached Eggs

  Thai Vegetable & Peanut Curry

  Squash Curry + Cilantro, Apple & Cashew Chutney

  Fajita Stuffed Sweet Potatoes + Guacamole

  Vegetable & Quinoa Chili + Skillet Cornbread

  Sweet Potato Potage + Spicy Maple Pecans & Toasted Cheese Baguettes

  Garden Ratatouille

  Black Bean Soup + Chipotle Crema



Chicken, Turkey & Pork

  Chicken Noodle Soup

  Thai Curried Chicken & Rice Noodles

  Garlic-Lemon Whole Chicken with Fingerling Potatoes & Fennel + Parsley Pesto

  Turkey Meatball Subs + Spinach, Shaved Fennel & Parmesan Salad

  Chicken Tikka Masala + Garlic Naan

  Chicken & Black Bean Chilaquiles

  Sticky Ginger Spareribs + Napa Cabbage Slaw

  Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps + Sesame-Scallion Sauce

  Pulled Pork Sandwiches + Red Cabbage & Sweet Corn Slaw

  Carnitas Tacos + Quick Pickled Red Onions



Beef & Lamb

  Best Beef Chili + Jalapeno-Cheddar Spoon Bread Muffins

  Braised Short Ribs with Gremolata + Creamy Parmesan Polenta

  Bolognese + Buttermilk Caesar Salad

  Bibimbap Beef Bowls + Garlicky Bok Choy & Sesame Carrots

  Asian-Style Pot Roast + Potato Puree

  Shredded Beef Mole Tacos + Quick Pickled Jalapenos

  Sriracha Braised Brisket + Mashed Sweet Potatoes

  Moroccan Lamb Shanks with Pomegranate & Mint + Cauliflower Couscous

  Lamb Gyros + Tzatziki Sauce

  Lamb Ragu with Ricotta & Mint



Seafood

  Slow