Tag Archives: stew

Slow Cooker Bean and Pork Stew

Posted on December 8, 2017 by HelenFern

Stew in the slow cooker – what could be better? I don’t know about you, but we’re getting pretty tired of turkey.  And now with Christmas so close, we’re getting pretty busy.  Weekday dinners need to be quick and easy.  … Continue reading →

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Cabbage Soup – A Hearty Fall Meal

Posted on September 22, 2017 by HelenFern

Cabbage is one of those local crops that loves the cold weather.  It’s fairly easy to get right now.  I love to make soup that brings back childhood memories. When I was about 8 years old, we had some friends in our … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Beef Shanks & Leafy Greens Soup

Posted on March 16, 2017 by HelenFern

This hardy soup is perfect for a week night- just put it in the crock pot, go to work and it’s done when you get home!  Add some hot garlic bread and it is simply delicious!

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Slow Cooker Beef Shanks with Potatoes & Onions

Posted on May 4, 2016 by HelenFern

Every now and then you see these big, beefy shanks on sale. But what do you do with them? Slow cook ’em – slow and easy and full of flavor. And I love my crock pot.  This meal is so … Continue reading →

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Crock-pot Mexican Pozole (Pork and Hominy stew)

Posted on January 20, 2016 by HelenFern

Real Mexican Pozole has many more ingredients (like pig and chicken feet) and takes the whole day to make.  This version is easy to prepare and tastes delicious! Put it in the crock-pot before you go to work, chop the … Continue reading →

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