The first time I made this, I couldn’t help but think of the whole, cooked pineapple as a “roast” as I lifted it out of the slow cooker, laid it on a cutting board, and sliced it. It made me giggle. Those giggles turned to lip smacks after I drizzled some of the…
One summer, I bought a big box of pears and waited patiently for them to ripen. One day, I checked and they were all ripe at the same time. Not wanting to waste any, I frantically chopped a bunch and threw them into my biggest slow cooker. A few hours later, I…
In the midst of parties and rich-dessert spreads, it’s easy to overindulge during the holiday season. Making a batch of these naturally sweet poached pears when you’re tempted by sugar cookies will make you feel as if you’re indulging without the regret (or the…
In my hunt for a respectable grain-free tortilla, I mostly found glorified crepes and thin, flat omelets. I wanted a tortilla with a more substantial texture, one with some bite—more like a regular tortilla. After tinkering with some alternative flours and eggs, I…
This zucchini-based flatbread is an excellent breadlike accompaniment to curries, like Shredded Lamb Korma, or as a tortilla for Thai Pulled Pork Tacos. It’s also great on its own as a snack! Prep time 15 minutesMakes 1 sheet of flatbread 11/2 pounds (680 g)…
This is a fun little side dish that takes spaghetti squash to a sweeter place with honey, orange, and ginger. It would be the perfect cooling sidekick to a spicy Asian-style meat dish. Prep time 15 minutesServes 6 as a side 1 large spaghetti squash, cut in half and…
I’m an Idaho girl at heart, and the thought of mashed potatoes without milk, cream, or butter seemed like food I wanted nothing to do with. Luckily ghee, chicken stock, and lots of garlic and herbs came to the rescue! These spuds are packed with flavor, but you can…
Here’s another side dish that would be great to take to a potluck. These tender bits of cauliflower would be a creamy complement to any grilled or slow-cooked barbecue meat—like the BBQ Apple Pulled Pork or Greek Peperoncini Beef Lettuce Wraps. Prep time 15…
Here’s a side dish that would be great as a potluck offering or as part of a holiday meal in order to free up some precious stove space. These sweet carrots make great baby food, too. My youngest ate these nearly every day for a week, and I was glad to have something…
One of my favorite ways to eat beets is roasted and finished with a vinaigrette. I used the components of a lemon-Dijon dressing to flavor the beets as they cooked, resulting in tangy, mustardy, tender fuchsia bites. These would make a great winter side dish,…
This little concoction might not win any beauty contests, but it’s my favorite addition to a burger and it makes me jump out of bed in the morning to eat it with fried eggs. It’s spicy and mushroom-y, and our family absolutely adores it. Prep time 15 minutesMakes…
Here’s a fun, colorful, and incredibly easy recipe to make if you’ve got company. I love making a Mexican-inspired meal for guests, but I find it tedious to prepare all of the necessary components. Tossing the peppers, onions, and shrimp in the slow cooker allows you…