It's a one pot meal that's even better the day after. Learn the basics for a slow cooked, hearty stew. Recipes include: Beef Stew.
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Stacey Hurley can't make Chicken Fried Steak. Stacey calls on Tyler to help her. Together, they tackle this Texas classic as well as make some Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk Biscuits, and Slow-Cooked Collard Greens. A Meal the hole family will enjoy.
The slow cooker can celebrate a world of colors and flavors. This week, Robin uses it to make a comforting Maple Orange Chicken and Squash, plus a Creole inspired Black Bean Soup, packed with flavor and color. Then, she changes things up with an easy White Pizza and a rich and colorful side dish.
Making a boneless beef roast at the beginning of the week is a terrific time saver, and is the foundation for healthy, easy meals all week. The slow cooker starts us off with a Beef Roast that makes its way into a Mexican Empanada and an Asian Salad. A refreshing Chai Tea Smoothie makes it a week to remember.
Sunday's not just about reading the paper and watching the game. Giada shares HER favorite Sunday pastime with us - spending the day in the kitchen. Her slow-cooked dishes require love, attention and a hearty Sunday appetite - and she invites a few friends over to reap the rewards of the day.
Emeril goes to Tuscany, where simple ingredients are used for some of Italy's most memorable dishes. He serves up a Pumpkin Soup with Sage and Sweet Italian Sausage; Cotechino with Warm Lentil Salad; Pappardelle with Slow Cooked Duck Ragout; Grilled Big Porterhouse Tuscan-Style with Herbed- Garlic Olive Oil and Grilled Radicchio Treviso.
Tiffani Thiessen invites friends Scott Wolf, Hilarie Burton and Ethan Embry over for a Latin-inspired fiesta. Tropical Salsa and sweet, tangy Prickly Pear Margaritas will have everyone's taste buds doing the tango! Then Tiffani turns up the heat with her grilled Citrus Marinated Beef Fajitas, slow cooked Cuban-Style Black Beans served with toasty Mexican Rice.
It's all about cocktails and canapés with Mary McCartney's good friend, the one and only broadcasting maven, entrepreneur and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. They're getting together for a fabulous cook-along, mixing up a new cocktail called a Bright Spirit (invented by Mary and named by Oprah!) and making history with Oprah's first-ever homemade dip, the incredible Bloody Mary Dip with Focaccia Skewers. But before that, Mary shares three stunning party-worthy hors d'oeuvres: beautiful Beet and Carrot Blinis that are guaranteed to impress, stunning Teriyaki Sesame Tofu Bites that are completely irresistible and Baklava Phyllo Cups for something sweet. There's cooking, dancing and incredible fun, so let the party begin.
Learn the techniques to cooking the perfect polenta- Slow Cook vs. Instant Polenta, Creamy vs. Dry Risotto, The right rice and the right stock, proper stirring techniques, all while making the perfect recipes -Polenta Napolean, Tomato Risotto, and more.