Easy individual pizzas made in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop. Did you make English muffin pizzas? Once the tortilla is bubbly, sprinkle on the cheese first, and then spread with sauce. Elise Bauer This way the thin tortilla bottom is more likely to stay crisp. In this recipe we are using the most basic of ingredientsshredded mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil. But you could easily use other favorite pizza toppings, such ascaramelized onionsorbasil pesto....

Add a little Argentinian flair to pan-seared skirt steak. Skirt steak is often the cut of choice for popular dishes like fajitas. Its a culinary duo that will get devoured fast! Jessica Gavin What Is Skirt Steak? Skirt steak is sold as a long and relatively thin strip of meat in most grocery stores. It comes from the short plate (diaphragm area) of the steer found under the rib section....

A sloe gin fizz is a refreshing cocktail thats tart, sweet, citrusy, and bubbly. What is Sloe? Its slightly larger than a blueberry and belongs to the same family as plums. Elana Lepkowski / Simply Recipes The flavor is plum-like, but they are very sour and bitter. Most, but not all, sloe gin brands hail from England. Haymans and Plymouth are brands available across the U.S. Sloe gin is traditionally steeped with baking spices, like cinnamon and cardamom....

Whipping up a batch of bread pudding doesnt get easier than this! The slow cooker creates a smooth and custardy texture. In the mood for some sweet and gooey bread pudding? Jessica Gavin Its the ultimate comfort food, often enjoyed when dining out as a way to end a meal. I have good news! Bread pudding, usuallybaked in the oven, is a cinch to make at home using a slow cooker....

Hearty beef and bean slow cooker chili is perfect for chilly nights. This beef and bean chili is an easy, classic family-favorite recipe. If you dont have time or you just dont want to brown the beef you donthaveto. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans The beef will cook fine in the slow cooker and it will be completely safe to eat. How Long Should You Cook Slow Cooker Chili? Theres some flexibility with the heat and the timing on this recipe....

After a bit of searing, this slow cooker beef stew is basically a set and forget situation. Whats in a Classic Beef Stew? For this version, I like to add some parsnips. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans In short, it should be a complete meal in a bowl. Large cuts of beef stay fresher for longer and it will allow you to trim the fat more easily. While some fat is perfectly fine, I like to trim off any large chunks of fat....

Hearty and comforting Beef Stroganoff becomes fall-apart tender with a few hours in the slow cooker. Perfect for a busy day when you don’t have time to cook dinner. Serve it over egg noodles! Marta Rivera Beef Stroganoff is a very adult-sounding dish, isnt it? Now, Im grateful to be able to sneak in a nap on the weekendadulthood brings so many responsibilities. Because once those ingredients are in the pot, its hands-off cooking for hours at a clip....

These homemade baked beans are easy to prepare and have loads of molasses flavor. Great with hot dogs or franks! It’s the molasses. Elise Bauer The Science Behind Slowly Cooking Baked Beans Now to the baked beans. Boston baked beans are by definition, slowly cooked. Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans Why pre-soak the beans? Elise Bauer With the beans pre-soaked, they’ll still take 8 hours to cook and soften in a slow-cooker....

Use your slow cooker to braise short ribs to perfection! It’s a dish that warms you from the inside out. Its possible that I owe my entire marriage to my ability to make short ribs. Nick Evans This is a simpler version of the full-on braised short ribs, but no less delicious. Instead of homemade pasta, cheesy grits are a rich serve-along. I wont tell if you dont. Nick Evans...

Slow cooker chicken and rice casserolewith no canned soup! This chicken and rice casserole recipe is designed for a slow cooker. Two hours later, it’s done! Elise Bauer The seasoning we are using is a shade Middle Eastern-inspired, with ground cumin and a touch of cinnamon. It’s a truly wonderful combination. If you haven’t tried it, I recommend it. Elise Bauer So you willlikely need to experimentwith the timing as well as the amount of liquid....

Stock in the slow cooker is a total set-it-and-forget-it triumph. That sounds medieval, and I suppose in some ways it is, but its also resourceful and logical. I toss the newly disassembled carcass into the pot then add vegetables, herbs, and water. Alison Bickle Next, I set my slow cooker to low and let it simmer all night. Twelve to 24 hours is a perfectly reasonable amount of time for chicken stock to simmer....

Don’t have a tagine? Use your slow cooker for Moroccan-style chicken. Moroccan chicken, my favorite! Elise Bauer Chicken thighs, rubbed with an abundant amount of spices, cooked until tender with olives and lemons. This is a slow cooker riff off our populartagine recipe. The spice list is long, if you are missing one or two, don’t stress about it. Elise Bauer Feel free to experiment with the amounts and find what works for you....

A delicious “set it and forget it” meal. Simply Recipes / Sabrina Modelle This chickpea curry is so flavorful, yet so simple to prepare. This dish isvegan,gluten-free, and immensely delicious. Simply Recipes / Sabrina Modelle If you prefer to soak your beans for any reason, your total cooking time will probably be shorter. Sweet potatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes, and coconut milk follow. The heat from the curry wilts the spinach perfectly as you stir it all together....