The deliciously rich molasses-flavored gingerbread, topped with peaches in caramel, is an absolutely irresistible combination. Serve it with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and savor every bite.
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Poached Salmon
Although I love salmon cooked almost any way, poaching produces the moistest result. The problem is, successfully poaching a large piece of salmon used to require a fish poacher, a piece of kitchen equipment that was rarely used yet relatively costly and cumbersome to store. A large oval slow cooker is the ideal solution. It produces great results with little fuss. Serve poache
Steamed Brown Bread
Makes 1 large loaf or 3 small loaves, depending upon the container used
Served warm, this slightly sweet bread is a delicious accompaniment to baked beans. It also goes well with wedges of Cheddar cheese.
Louisiana Ratatouille
Eggplant, tomato and okra stew is a classic Southern dish, which probably owes its origins to the famous Mediterranean mélange ratatouille, a mouthwatering combination of eggplant, tomatoes, onions, peppers and often mushrooms and zucchini. Hence the name of this tasty variation. The secret to a successful result, even on top of the stove, is not overcooking the okra, which should be added after the other ingredients have melded.
Lamb Korma with Spinach
A korma is an Indian dish of meat or vegetables braised in a minimal amount of liquid. This version, although very simple, is delicious and benefits from the addition of spinach and yogurt to enrich the sauce. Serve with fluffy rice, preferably basmati, a steamed vegetable and Indian bread.
Classic Beef Stew
If you are halving this recipe, be sure to use a small (2 to 3 quart) slow cooker.
An easy way to roast this quantity of garlic is to peel the cloves, remove the pith (the center part that often sprouts) then place the cloves on a piece of foil. Drizzle about 1⁄2 tsp (2 mL) olive oil over the garlic, then fold up the foil to make a tight packet. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 20 minutes.
Classic French Onion Soup
Serves 6
On a chilly day, there’s nothing more appetizing than a bowl of steaming hot onion soup bubbling away under a blanket of browned cheese. Normally, caramelizing the onions for this masterpiece is a laborious process that may involve an hour of almost constant stirring. Fortunately, your slow cooker can now do most of this tiresome work for you.Continue reading
Wrapped Brie with Caramelized Onions and Pepper Jelly
Wrapped Brie with Caramelized Onions and Pepper J.
2015-10-28 14:16:02
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sherry
- 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans
- 2 sheets phyllo pastry
- 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 7 oz. round of Brie cheese
- 3 Tbsp. red or green pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, salt and pepper; cook until onions are golden. Add sherry, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until liquid is evaporated. Cool. Stir in pecans. Brush each phyllo sheet with melted butter, fold in half and place one on top of the other. Place on baking sheet, set Brie in center and top with pepper jelly. Gather phyllo up around sides of Brie to create a raised, ruffled edge. Spoon onions into middle, and brush sides of phyllo with remaining melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve warm with water biscuits. Serves 8.
Notes
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