Vegetable Soup with Pesto

4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped3 medium boiling potatoes2 medium onions, chopped½ cups canned tomatoes, chopped2 medium zucchini, chopped8 cups watersalt and pepper to taste2 cups cooked cannellini beans1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta½ cup prepared pesto ( Pesto alla Genovese) In a large slow cooker, combine carrots, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and water. Season with… Continue reading Vegetable Soup with Pesto

Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine

1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth¼ cup tomato paste½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cloves garlic, minced1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¾ teaspoon black pepper4 carrots, sliced2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced3 pounds skinless chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks½ cup raisins½ cup chopped,… Continue reading Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine

Mediterranean Chicken

1 ½ pounds peeled butternut squash, cut in 1" pieces (about 4 c.)1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1" pieces1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces½ cup salsa1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes¼ cup raisins1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can… Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken

Pulled Chicken Slow-Cooker Barbecue

Link to the turkey breast original of this recipe! 2 large onions1 large garlic clove2 cups cider vinegar½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter½ cup ketchup3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons Tabasco plus additional to taste1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon black pepper3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs hoagie rolls, toastedcoleslaw* (follow link for real North Carolina style coleslaw… Continue reading Pulled Chicken Slow-Cooker Barbecue

Chipotle Chicken Chili

2 medium onions, halved and sliced1 can (14.5 oz. ) diced tomatoes1 tablespoon tomato paste3 cloves garlic, chopped2 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 chipotle in adobo, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup frozen corn… Continue reading Chipotle Chicken Chili

Harvest Chicken and Potatoes

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces3 tablespoons flour½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper12 oz. new potatoes, scrubbed and halved2 cups baby carrots, cut into thirds2 stalks celery, cut into ½" pieces1 large onion, chopped1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained2 cloves garlic, minced¾ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon dried sage1 cup… Continue reading Harvest Chicken and Potatoes

Spiced Indian Style Pork

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder, cut into 1″ cubes½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste1 cup low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (14.5 ounce) coconut milk2″ piece ginger, peeled and grated1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 tablespoon garam masala2 mangoes, diced, or 2… Continue reading Spiced Indian Style Pork

Chipotle-Mango Pulled Pork

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste¼ cup brown sugar2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced2 chipotle peppers in adobo, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon adobo sauce2 mangoes, diced, or 2 cups frozen mango chunks, thawed¼ cup cilantro, chopped Cooked grits, or polenta Season… Continue reading Chipotle-Mango Pulled Pork

Asian Barbecued Pork

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder¼ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste¼ cup brown sugar2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ cup hoisin sauce1 tablespoon honeya 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon five-spice powder beef ramen, poached egg, scallion Season pork with half the… Continue reading Asian Barbecued Pork

Cuban Pork Sandwiches

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste2 cups low-sodium chicken broth½ cup fresh orange juice¼ cup fresh lime juicezest of 1 lime½ cup diced dill pickles2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ cup chopped cilantro Sliced deli hamsliced Swiss cheesedill pickles, slicedyellow mustardPanini, Italian, or soft Cuban… Continue reading Cuban Pork Sandwiches