Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew

I love having the slow cooker available to do its job while I am out. Everyone in the house was happy to eat this stew, which I found here:https://www.thespruce.com/beef-and-mushroom-stew-3054633 My mother bought a first-generation Crock-Pot, but she was nowhere near as sold on it as I. What did the job was no longer having to… Continue reading Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew

Creamy Pork with Mushroom Sauce

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced2 sprigs rosemary2 tablespoons cornstarchchopped parsley (¼ cup)1/3 cup heavy cream Cooked rigatonishredded Parmesan cheese Season pork with half the salt and half the pepper. Heat oil in large skillet… Continue reading Creamy Pork with Mushroom Sauce

Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Rosemary, and Tomatoes

4 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut in 2" pieces½ cup all-purpose floursalt and pepper¼ cup olive oil2 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1 tablespoon tomato paste1 cup dry red wine2 cups beef broth4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced ¼" thick1 cup chopped canned tomatoes1 sprig fresh rosemary1 bay leaf2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound white mushrooms,… Continue reading Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Rosemary, and Tomatoes