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Time Consuming Recipes That Are Totally Worth the Wait
Time Consuming Recipes That Are Totally Worth the Wait
Time Consuming Recipes That Are Totally Worth the Wait
With more time being spent at home, it's not surprising that slow cooker recipes are becoming more popular. While the slow cooker isn't ideal for every meal, when used correctly, it does have some pretty fantastic advantages.Now that you're spending more time at home, it's the perfect moment to try out a few time-consuming recipes. You'll be able to keep an eye on the slow cooker throughout the day and genuinely learn the slow cooking process so that you can incorporate these meals into your weekly menu.If you're new to slow cooking and wondering what the benefits of a slow cooking method are, check out a few of the reasons we at Bob's Red Mill love slow-cooked meals:
They Can Save You Money
Having a meal waiting for you at home in the slow cooker can help reduce the temptation to order fast food, which is often more expensive, not to mention less nutritious!
Most Slow Cooker Meals Are Easy
Despite the long cook times, slow cooker meals can take less time to prep and have virtually no hands-on time. Because of the one-pot preparation, they're easy to make and most recipes can be prepared in under 10 minutes. Plus, mixing and cooking all of the ingredients in one place means there is less cleanup!
Slow Cookers Are Beneficial During Any Season
Using a slow cooker during the wintertime is a great way to ensure that you always have a warm homemade meal waiting for you. Conversely, using a slow cooker in the summer can keep your kitchen from getting too hot, as a slow cooker does not give off heat like an oven might.
Slow Cookers Are Flavorful
Because the food is being cooked slowly, it allows time for the flavors of a dish to blend. Use a slow cooker to make one-pot meals, soups, stews and casseroles. No matter what you end up cooking, it's bound to be full of flavor.
It's Great for Meal Prepping or Feeding a Family
Most slow cookers are quite large and can be used to create generous batches of food. These large quantities are great when you're feeding a family or choosing a dish for meal prep! When using a slow cooker to meal prep, simply cook up significant amounts of your favorite foods like mac and cheese and chili, enjoy some right away, and freeze the rest for later!
Recipes That Are Worth the Wait
Slow Cooker Breakfast: Slow Cooker Apple Pear Oatmeal
Often when we think about the ideal breakfast recipe, our minds tend to focus on two things: healthy and quick. But sometimes good things take time, and a slow-cooked breakfast can be just what you need to get the day started. Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day and for a good reason! Indulging in a healthy breakfast in the morning can kick-start your metabolism and help your body burn calories throughout the day. Breakfast also gives you the energy needed to focus on your daily tasks without experiencing fatigue or burnout. While the term "slow cooking" may sound like it takes a lot of time, the truth is when it comes to slow-cooked meals, most of the time is passive time. This means that after you've prepped the ingredients and mixed the recipe, you can tend to other activities while your meal is cooking! Activities like gardening, work, completing your to-do list and even sleeping!Starting breakfast the night before is also a great way to guarantee that you'll have a full stomach and fueled brain the next morning. So, what slow cooker breakfast recipe should you begin with? We suggest starting with an easy and delicious recipe like this Slow Cooker Apple and Pear Oatmeal. A straight-forward method, it's a flavorful recipe that both adults and kids enjoy.The base of this healthy breakfast recipe is Bob's award-winning Steel Cut Oats. Made from whole groats that have been cut into little pieces on our steel buhr mill, these oats are lightly toasted to create the perfect texture. Oats are incredibly nutritious. They're a terrific source of fiber and protein and low in saturated fat.Traditionally cooked in minutes, when it comes to slow cooking these oats, that's where their versatility truly shines. This Slow Cooker Apple Pear Oatmeal recipe has a cook time of 7 hours. During that time, the oats slowly cook to perfection and the delicious flavors of apple, pear and brown sugar and cinnamon to blend together and create a warm meal overflowing with flavor. Each batch of this recipe makes four servings, which means that in just ten minutes, you can prepare a meal that will feed your entire family. Or, if you're cooking for yourself, save the leftovers and reheat individual servings throughout the week.
Slow Cooker Dinner: Slow Cooker White Chicken Quinoa Chili
Breakfast isn't the only meal of the day that you can slow cook to success. In fact, slow cooking a dinner dish is just as easy. Whether you start the slow cooking process in the morning when you leave for work or in the afternoon as soon as you get home, you can create a tasty meal that takes very little time to prepare.When planning to slow cook a dinner meal, it's essential to plan it out with your schedule. Getting the meal into the slow cooker earlier on in the day will ensure that your meal is finished cooking by the time you're ready to eat dinner. By simply adding a few of your favorite ingredients to your slow cooker, you can create a delicious meal that's easy to clean up!When planning out your next slow cooker dinner, start by making this Slow Cooker White Chicken Quinoa Chili. Slow cooker chili has recently become more popular as you can cook all of the chili ingredients (mean and vegetables) in the same pot. But while the idea is widespread, healthy versions of chili are hard to come by. That's where this recipe truly shines. Nutrient-rich foods like quinoa, cannellini beans and celery and used in this chili to create the perfect blend of hearty and healthy. Serve it up as is, or top this dish with cilantro, avocado and shredded cheese for an even more flavorful meal.Depending on your slow cooker setting, this recipe can be cooked and served in 3-8 hours. With a prep time of only 20 minutes, the majority of the cooking time is passive, allowing you to focus on tasks outside of the kitchen. Perfect for making for large groups, this recipe yields 8-10 servings of chili. If you're cooking this chili for one, don't worry! Any leftovers can easily be frozen and reheated to enjoy later.
Slow cookers are indeed ideal for making soups, stews and chilis, but what if we told you you could make desserts in them too? Slow cookers work fantastic when cooking moist desserts like cakes, brownies and crumbles. The warm gooey texture of slow cooker desserts will surely win over the entire family. Plus, the same set-it-and-forget-it method that is used to make so many of your favorite dinners will make an after-dinner dessert achievable even on the busiest of weeks.The next time you pull out your slow cooker, be sure to save room in it for something sweet like these Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Brownies. A widely loved dessert, this brownie recipe is the most simple yet! Simply mix all of your brownie ingredients into the slow cooker and mix. Easy right? No big mess to clean up and your brownies will be baked to perfection.Bob's Red Mill Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour is used to make these ooey-gooey brownies. Unbromated and milled from the highest quality North American wheat, this all-purpose flour from Bob's Red Mill is ideal for various kinds of baking recipes. The 10-12% protein content in this all-purpose flour, assures a proper gluten development and works to create the satisfying brownie texture. Add some homemade caramel to this recipe to make a fantastic treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.Ready to put your slow-cooking skills to the test? From a sweet breakfast like slow-cooked oatmeal to decadent caramel salted brownies, we're confident that there is a slow cooker recipe out there for you! Now, It's time to grab your slow cooker and discover just how excellent one-pot cooking can be!Are you a slow-cooker pro? Share your favorite time-consuming recipes with us in the comments below!