Skip the Stove! The Best Slow-Cooker Recipes for Summer
Skip the Stove! The Best Slow-Cooker Recipes for Summer
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Plump bell peppers filled with cannellini beans, feta, couscous, scallions, garlic, and oregano make an irresistible vegetarian dish. Serve with lemon wedges for an extra note of brightness.
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Barley, peas, and fresh tarragon make this winning chicken dinner both light and satisfying.
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Orange marmalade, red-wine vinegar, and a tangle of fresh watercress cut the richness of braised pork shoulder beautifully. A bed of fluffy couscous completes dish.
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Yogurt and vegetable broth lend lushness and tang to potatoes, and a topping of sautéed mushrooms and broccoli adds heft. They make a light vegetarian supper or the perfect accompaniment to any of our easy steak recipes.
spicy buffalo chicken sandwich
We like to think of these sandwiches as spicy pulled-chicken Sloppy Joes. They pack a serious flavor punch thanks to the mixture of hot sauce, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and molasses.
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Lazy summer evenings were made for taco night. Cook chicken thighs low and slow with garlic, salsa, chipotle chiles in adobo, and chili powder for a succulent, flavor-packed filling.
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Resist the urge to order takeout and make this Asian-inspired chicken dish instead. Serve with steamed white rice for sopping up every last bite of sauce.
shredded beef on sandwich bun
Make this juicy slow-cooked beef chuck roast on Sunday, and you'll have a versatile building block for meals during the rest of the week. Try sandwiches with red onions and horseradish-spiked mayo, toss with pasta, or serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
Slow cooking might seem synonymous with cold-weather comfort food, but you can use this technique to achieve flavor year-round—even summer! Turn out delicious summertime fare like ribs, tacos, pulled chicken, stuffed peppers, and more without ever turning on the oven or stove.