fix-it and forget-it - baking with your slow cooker (2016)

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TableofContents

WhyWouldYouBakeinaSlowCooker?WhatSizeSlowCookersShouldYouHaveforBaking?

QuickBreadsMuffinsandCupcakesCakesfromScratch

ShortcutCakesBarsandBrowniesCrispsandCobblers

PuddingsandCustardsPies

QuichesYeastBreads

PizzasGranolas

MetricEquivalentMeasurementsSubstituteIngredients

RecipeandIngredientIndexAbouttheAuthor

WhyWouldYouBakeinaSlowCooker?

•AfewreasonsIt’sablisteringlyhotAugustmorning,andIjustmadeabatchofbrownies.Inevertouchedmyoven.Mygrandmothersusedtotalkaboutdoingtheircanningintheirsummerkitchens—alittleout-

buildingattachedtothemainhousebyabreezeway.Theykeptalltheheatoutthere,awayfromthelivingquarters.

TodayIbakeinmyslowcooker.Samestrategy.Thentherearethedayswhenmyoven’sfull,orsetatadifferenttemperaturethanIneedtobake

mymuffins.Outcomesmyslowcooker.Butthere’ssomethingmore.Thebreads,thecakes,thepies,thebarsturnoutwithgorgeouscrumbs,

lusciousmoistness,splendidflavor.You’renotsacrificingwhenyoubakethesedessertsinyourslowcooker.

Ittakesenormouswillpowertodeveloprecipesforabakingbookwhenyoucan’tresistchocolateorfruitpies.Orpizzaorfrom-scratchyeastbreads.WhenIfirstbegan,IthoughtI’dfreezeallthesegoodthingsIwasbakingandservethemtofriendsoverseveralweeks,maybemonths.ThenIadmittedwhathappenswhenIknowthere’sgoodstuffinthefreezer.Ican’tgotobedwithoutasmallbowlful.

TurnsoutmydaughterwashostinghersupperclubwhileIwasworkingontheserecipes,andtherearesomegood-sizedeatersinthegroupwhocanputawayalotoffood.

“Mom,Ineverheardguystalkaboutcrumbstructureandmoistnessbefore,”shesaid,whenshebroughtbacktheemptycontainers.“Theykeptshakingtheirheadsandwieldingtheirforksovertheirwedgesofcake,talkingbetweenbitesabouthowevenlybakedanddeliciousitallwas.Andthewomen

werebackforsecondsandthirds,lookingguiltybuthappy!”

•PlanningdifferentlyJustremembertostartyourslow-cookerbakingalittleearlierinthedaythanwhenyouuseyour

oven.Mostoftheserecipesneedatleastanhourandahalf,andinmanycasesmore,inthecooker.So

you’refreetorunerrands,workinyouryard,catchlunchwithafriend,ortakeyourkidstomusiclessonswhilethingsbake.

•Don’tmissthewidevarietyDon’tgetstuckinonesectionofthesebakingrecipes.Makesureyoutrythecobblersandcrisps,the

quichesandgranolas,alongwiththepuddingsandpies,theyeastandthequickbreads.

•Afewthingsthatdon’twork—orneedspecialattention—inaslowcookerIdiscoveredthatitdoesn’tworktocrumbleastreuseltoppingoveracakeorcupcakeswhenfirst

puttingthebatterintobake.Itmeltsandsinksin.Youcanaddthestreuselafterthecakeisfullybaked.Sprinkleitevenlyovertop,thenbakethecakeabout20minuteslonger,uncovered.(Docupcakesforabout10minuteslonger,uncovered.)Ifyou’dlikethetoppingtocrispupandbrown,putthecakeunderthebroilerforaminuteortwo.Butwatchcarefullysoyoudon’tburnit.

Nordoesacreamcheesemiddlelayerorstuffingkeepitsidentityincupcakeswhenyou’rebakingtheminaslowcooker.Thecreamcheesejustdisappearsstraightintothebatter.

Becarefulaboutincreasingtheamountofchoppedfruitinacakeorquickbreadbeyondwhattherecipecallsfor.Themoisturecontentinthefruitweighsthingsdownsothatthecakeorbreadwon’triseasitshould.Itwilltastegood,butitwillbegummy—evenafter7½hoursonHigh.Ifoundout.

•Doingthe“Swoop”Alotofmoisturegathersontheinsideofyourslowcookerlidwheneveryouuseit.Youdon’twant

thosedropsdrippingontowhatyou’vejustbaked.Soyoudothe"Swoop"whenremovingthelid.Gripthehandleofthelidfirmly,andwithaswiftand

firmmove,liftthelidandturnitright-sideupinatake-chargesinglemotion.Ihopeyouenjoybakingwithyourslowcookerandservingyourfamilyandfriendsfromit.

Remember,it’sagreatwaytotakeadessertorsavorybakeddishtoapotluckorbuffetmeal—ortobringsomerealdelighttoyourtailgatingparty.Ortoserveanynightordayoftheweek!

—PhyllisGood

WhatSizeSlowCookersShouldYouHaveforBaking?

Isuggestthatyouhavea5-or6-quartroundslowcooker,plusa6-quartovalslowcookertostart.Withthosetwosizesandshapes,you’llbeabletomaketherecipesinthisbook.

Youcanfita1-quartroundbakingdishwithalid,aswellasa2-quartroundbakingdishwithalid,intoyour5-or6-quartroundslowcooker.Youcanalsofita6½”or7”springformpanintoeitherofthoseroundslowcookers.

Youcanfitfourorfive3”(6-oz.)ramekinsintoa6-quartovalslowcookerwithouthavingthemtoucheachother.You’llusetheramekinsforbakingmuffins,cupcakes,andindividualcustards.

Youcansitagood-sizedbreadorloafpan(9¼”x5¼”x2¾”orsmaller)onthefloorofa6-quartovalslowcooker.Oryoucanhangitontothetopedgeoftheovalcookerifitdoesn’tfitontothefloorofthecooker.

•Otherusefulequipmenttohave1.Ovenmitts—Youwantthemtobewellinsulatedbutnottoothick.You’llwearthemtoliftthe

bakingdishes,ramekins,andloafpansoutoftheslowcookercrock.Ifthebakingdishfitsfairlytightlyintothecrock,andifthemittsaretoothick,itmaybeasqueezetoliftoutthebakingdish.

2.Sturdytongs—Isometimesusethesetoliftramekinsoutofthehotcrock.Youneedaheftypairwithabear-jawgrip.AndIalwayshaveahotmatinmyotherhandtosupportthebottomofwhateverI’mliftingoutwithtongs.

3.Coolingorbakingrack—You’llusethisallthetimewhentheslowcookerhasfinisheditsjob.You’lleitherliftthecrockoutofthecooker’selectricalunit,oryou’llliftoutthebakingdish,loafpan,orramekins.Placethehotcontaineronthecoolingracksoaircancirculatethewholewayaroundit.Thishelpskeepthebakeditemfromgettingsoggyandallowsittocoolfaster.Mightbegoodtohavetwooftheseracks.Youcanstackoneontopoftheotherifyouwanttocoolaheavy,fullcrock.Orifyou’recoolingbakingsheets,you’llbegladfortheextraspace.

REMEMBER,YOURSLOWCOOKERWORKSFORYOU!It’scapableofalotmorethanyoumighthaveimagined.Sodon’tbeshyaboutwhatyouaskittodo

—likemakecakesandbreadsandbreakfastwhileyousleep.Orhelpyoucookamealforguestswhileyou’reawayenjoyingamovieorfootballgametogether.Orrelievepressurewhenyou’rehostingthewholefamilyforaholidaymeal.Thesearenear-miracleappliances,especiallyifyouunderstandalittlebitabouthowtheywork.Here

areafewthingsIlearnedalongtheway.

•Let’sgetridoftwomythsrightnow—Myth#1“Slowcookersareawinter-timeappliance.”That’sjustaquarterofthetruth.Rememberthattheycandotheirquietslowworkwithoutheatingupyourkitcheninthesummertime.Andthey’rejustashappycookingforyouwhileyou’reatthepoolwithyourkidsorworkinginyourlawnorgarden.Slowcookerswilldefinitelyworkforyouyear-round.

Myth#2“Themainthingtomakeinthemisbeefstew.”That’sonlyone-tenthofthetruth,maybeless.Andthisbookwillprovethattoyouunmistakably!

•Averybigpoint—Learntoknowyourslowcooker.Planalittleget-acquaintedtime.Eachslowcookerhasitsown

personality—justlikeyourovenandyourcar.Plus,manynewslowcookerscookhotterandfasterthanearliermodels.Ithinkthatwithallofthe

concernforfoodsafety,theslowcookermanufacturershaveampeduptheirsettingssothat“High,”“Low,”and“Warm”areallhighertemperaturesthanintheoldermodels.Thatmeanstheycookhotter—andtherefore,faster—thanthefirstslowcookers.Thebeautyoftheselittlemachinesisthatthey’resupposedtocooklowandslow.Wecountonthatwhenwefliptheswitchinthemorningbeforeweleavethehousefor10hoursorso.

So—becausenoneofusknowswhatkindoftemperamentourslowcookerhasuntilwetryitout,norhowhotitcooks—don’tassumeanything.

Saveyourselfadisappointmentandmakethefirstrecipeinyournewslowcookeronadaywhenyou’reathome.Cookitfortheshortestamountoftimetherecipecallsfor.Thencheckthefoodtoseeifit’sdone.Orifyoustartsmellingfoodthatseemstobefinished,turnoffthecookerandkeepyourfoodfromover-cooking.

Thenwriteinyourcookbook,nexttotherecipeyoumade,exactlyhowlongittooktocookit.Thenexttimeyoumakeit,youwon’tneedtotrytoremember.

Andapplywhatyoulearnedtothenextrecipesyoumakeinyourcooker.Ifanotherrecipesaysitneedstocook7-9hours,andyou’vediscoveredyouownafastandfuriousmodel,cookthatrecipefor6-6½hoursandthencheckit.Youcanalwayscookarecipelonger.Toobadyoucan’treversethingsifyou’veoverdoneit.

Slow-cookedfooddoesn’thavetotasteover-cooked.Youdon’thavetosacrificethecooker’sconveniencetotakecareofthat.

YOURSLOWCOOKERGUIDEBOOK

•Thingsyou’llbehappierknowing!1.Ithinkit’sworthinvestinginacookerthatallowsyoutoprograminthecookingtimeyouwant,

andthenswitchestoWarmautomaticallyifyou’renottheretotakeoutthefinisheddishthemomentitstopscooking.Youcanfindreasonablypricedcookersthathavethesefunctions.Andyou’llhaveboughtyourselfrealconvenience.

2.Useonlytheamountofliquidcalledforinarecipe.Incontrasttoanovenorastovetop,aslowcookertendstodrawjuicesoutoffoodandthenharborit.

3.Thereareconsequencestoliftingthelidonyourslowcookerwhileit’scooking.Tocompensateforthelostheat,youshouldplantoadd15-20minutesofcookingtimeforeachtimethelidwasliftedoff.

4.Aworkingslowcookergetshotontheoutside—andImeantheouterelectricalunitaswellastheinnervessel.Makesurethatcuriousandunsuspectingchildrenoradultsdon’tgrabholdofeitherpart.Useovenmittswhenliftinganypartofahotcooker,includingthelid.

ApproximateSlowCookerTemperatures:•High—212°F-300°F(Remember,eachslowcookerisdifferent.)•Low—170°F-200°F•Simmer—185°F•Warm—165°F5.OnehourofcookingonHighisequaltoabout2½hoursofcookingonLow.

QuickBreads

RaspberryAlmondBreadMakesone9”loaf

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:3–4hours StandingTime:20minutesIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

1cupwholewheatflour1cupall-purposeflour

¼cuprolledoats⅔cupsugar

2tsp.bakingpowder1tsp.bakingsoda

½tsp.salt1cupfreshorunsweetenedfrozenraspberries(donotthaw)

½cupslicedalmonds,lightlytoasted1egg,lightlybeaten½cupplainyogurt

⅓cupcanolaoil½tsp.almondextract

1.Inlargebowl,mixflours,oats,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Gentlystirinraspberriesandalmonds.

2.Separately,mixegg,yogurt,oil,andalmondextract.

3.Gentlystirwetingredientsintodryuntiljustbarelymixed—streaksofflourarefine.

4.Pourbatterintogreasedandflouredloafpanthatfitsinyourslowcooker.

5.Placepanofbatterintocrockonjarlidormetaltrivet.Coverandplacewoodenchopstickorspoonhandleunderlidtoventatoneend.

6.CookonHighfor3–4hours,untiledgesofbreadarepullingawayfromsidesandtesterinsertedinmiddleofloafcomesoutclean.Breaddoesnotbrownasmuchasoven-bakedbread!

7.Wearingovenmittstoprotectyourknuckles,removehotpanfromcooker.

8.Allowbreadtocool10minutes.Runaknifearoundtheedge,andturnloafoutontocoolingrackfor10moreminutesbeforeslicing.Servewarm.

TIPWonderfulslicedandspreadwithNutella.

BananaPeanutButterBreadMakesone9”loaf


1cupall-purposeflour1cupwholewheatflour

1tsp.bakingsoda½tsp.salt

1cupmashedripebanana(about2medium)½cupcreamypeanutbutter

½cupsugar⅓cupplainyogurt⅓cupvegetableoil

2eggs1tsp.vanillaextract

1cupsemisweetchocolatechips

1.Inamixingbowl,combineflours,bakingsoda,andsalt.

2.Separately,mixbanana,peanutbutter,sugar,yogurt,oil,eggs,andvanilla.Whenthoroughlymixed,stirinchocolatechips.

3.Addwetingredientstodryingredients,stirringjustuntilcombined.

4.Pourbatteringreasedandflouredloafpan.

5.Setpanonjarlidormetaltrivetinslowcooker.Placelidonslowcooker,ventingatoneendwithawoodenspoonhandleorchopstick.

6.CookonHighfor3–4hours,untiledgesofbreadarepullingawayfromsidesandtesterinsertedinmiddleofloafcomesoutclean.Breadwillnotbrownasmuchasoven-bakedbread!

7.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,removehotpanfromcookerandallowtocool10minutes.Runaknifearoundtheloafandturnitoutontocoolingrack.Slicesbestwhencool,ifyoucanwaitthatlong!

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisthetrifectaofdeliciousness,Ithink:chocolate,peanutbutter,andbanana.Iserve

thisbreadforbreakfast,snacks,ordessert—it’salwayswelcome!

GlazedPoppyseedBreadMakesone9”loaf


2cupsall-purposeflour½cupsugar

½tsp.salt1tsp.bakingpowder

½tsp.bakingsoda2Tbsp.poppyseeds⅓cupvegetableoil¼cupbuttermilk

1eggjuiceandzestof1lemon

Glaze:1cupconfectionerssugar

¼tsp.butterextract¼tsp.almondextract

pinchsalt2–3Tbsp.milk

1.Inamixingbowl,combineflour,sugar,salt,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andpoppyseeds.

2.Separately,mixoil,egg,lemonzest,andlemonjuice.

3.Addwetingredientstoflourmixtureandmixjustuntilcombined.





8.Allowbreadtocool10minuteswhileyoumaketheglaze.

9.Tomakeglaze,combineingredientsinsmallbowl,usinglesseramountofmilk.Addmoremilkasneededtomakethick,pourableglaze.

10.Runaknifearoundedgeofloafandturnoutontocoolingrack.

11.Pokeholesintopofloafwithaskewerorchopstick.Pourglazeslowlyandevenlyovertopofloaf.Allowtorestfor10–20minutesbeforeslicing.

Agreatvariation—Theglazeisoptional—thebreadwillstillbedeliciousandmoistwithoutit.

StrawberriesandCreamBreadMakesone9”loaf


1½cupdicedstrawberries2tsp.lemonjuice

2cupsall-purposeflour1cupsugar½tsp.salt

2tsp.bakingpowder½cupvegetableoil½cuporangejuice

1½tsp.vanilla1egg

8oz.pkg.creamcheese,roomtemperature,diced

1.Inasmallbowl,combinestrawberriesandlemonjuice.Setaside.

2.Inamixingbowl,combineflour,sugar,salt,andbakingpowder.

3.Separately,combineoil,orangejuice,vanilla,andegg.Whisk.Stirincreamcheese.

4.Addstrawberriestooilmixture.

5.Combinewetanddrymixtures,stirringgentlyjustuntilcombined.

6.Pourbatteringreasedandflouredloafpanthatfitsinyourslowcooker.



9.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,removehotpanfromcookerandallowtocool10minutes.Runaknifearoundtheloafandturnitoutontocoolingrack.Wait10moreminutesbeforeslicing.

TIPSprinkleloafwithconfectionerssugarbeforeserving.

RosemaryRaisinBreadMakesone9”loaf


1¼cupswholewheatflour1¼cupsall-purposeflour

½cupsugar½tsp.bakingsoda

½tsp.bakingpowder½tsp.salt

1½tsp.driedrosemary1cupraisins

1½cupsbuttermilk

1.Inamixingbowl,combineflours,sugar,bakingsoda,bakingpowder,salt,androsemary.Stirinraisins.

2.Addbuttermilkandmixgently,justuntilcombined.





7.Allowbreadtocool10minutes.Runaknifearoundtheedge,andturnloafoutontocoolingrackfor10moreminutesbeforeslicing.Servewarm.

Somegreatvariations—1.Substitute1cupplainyogurtmixedwith½cupmilkforthebuttermilk.2.Maysubstitutemoreall-purposeflourforthewholewheatflour.3.Thisbreadislovelytoastedandthenspreadwithbutterorlemoncurd.

ThanksgivingBreadMakesone9”loaf


1¾cupsflour¼cupstone-groundcornmeal

¾cupsugar1½tsp.bakingpowder

½tsp.salt⅓cupoil

1Tbsp.gratedorangezest½cuporangejuice

1egg1cupchoppedfreshcranberries

½cupchoppedwalnuts

1.Inamixingbowl,combineflour,cornmeal,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.

2.Separately,mixoil,zest,juice,andegg.Beat.Stirincranberriesandwalnuts.

3.Addwetingredientstodryingredients,stirringjustuntilcombined.

4.Pourbatteringreasedandflouredloafpan.



7.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,removehotpanfromcookerandallowtocool10minutes.Runaknifearoundtheloafandturnitoutontocoolingrack.Slicesbestwhencool,ifyoucanwaitthatlong!

TIPYoumaysubstitutemoreall-purposeflourforthewholewheatflour.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thesearetheflavorsofautumn,especiallythatlittlesurprisehitofcornfromthecornmeal.

IlovetomakethisbreadsometimeclosetoThanksgivingwhenthefreshcranberriesstart

appearinginthestores.Ialsobuyafewextrabagsofcranberriesandstashtheminthefreezerforlater—justthawacup,drainwell,andchop.

IrishOatmealBreadMakesone9”loaf

Prep.Time:25minutes CookingTime:3–4hours StandingTime:6–10hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

1cupplainfull-fatyogurt⅔cupmilk

1cuprolledoats2eggs

2Tbsp.oil¾cupdarkbrownsugar1cupwholewheatflour⅔cupall-purposeflour

1tsp.bakingsoda1tsp.salt

1.Combineyogurt,milk,andoatsinbowlwithlid.Refrigeratefor6–10hours.

2.Addeggs,oil,andsugartoyogurtmixture.Mixwell.

3.Separately,combinebothflours,bakingsoda,andsalt.

4.Stirflourmixturegentlyintoyogurtmixture.

5.Pourbatterintogreasedandflouredloafpanthatfitsintocooker.

6.Setloafpanonajarlidortrivetonthefloorofthecooker.Proplidopenatoneendwithawoodenspoonhandleorchopstick.


8.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,removehotpanfromhotcooker.Allowtocool10minutes.Runaknifearoundtheloafandturnloafoutontoacoolingracktofinishcooling.Slicesmosteasilywhencoolifyoucanwaitthatlong.

TIPTheovernightsoakgivesadeliciousflavorandtexturetothebread;it’ssurprisinglylightforitshearty

ingredients.Iserveitwithbutter,marmalade,ormildcheese.

LittleBostonBrownLoavesMakesfour16–oz.loaves

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:5–6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

1cupwholewheatflour½cupstone-groundcornmeal

½cupryeflour2tsp.bakingsoda

1tsp.salt¼tsp.allspice

¾cupchoppedraisins1½cupsbuttermilk

½cupblackstrapmolasses2Tbsp.butter,roomtemperature

1.Inamixingbowl,combineflours,cornmeal,bakingsoda,salt,andallspice.Stirinraisins.

2.Separately,mixbuttermilkandmolasses.

3.Addbuttermilkmixturetoflourmixture.Stiruntiljustcombined.Setasidewhileyoupreparethecansandcooker.

4.Use4clean15-or16-oz.cans.Greaseinsidesgenerouslywithbutter.

5.Dividebatterbetweenthe4canstofillcans⅔full.Greasesquaresoftinfoilwithbutterandusetomaketightlidsoneachcan.

6.Setcansinslowcooker.Pourinwatertocomehalfwayupthesidesofthecans.

7.CoverandcookonLowfor5–6hours,untilskewerinsertedthroughfoillidintobreadcomesoutclean.

8.Carefullyremovehotcans(ajarlifterishelpful),uncover,andallowtorestfor10minutes.Runaknifearoundtheedgeofeachloafandturnloavesoutontocoolingracktocool.Sliceseasilywhencoolifyoucanwaitthatlong.

TIPServewithatraditionalNewEnglandsupperofbakedbeans,oreatasbreakfasttoastwithcreamcheese.

ButteryBeerBreadMakesone9”loaf


1cupwholewheatflour2cupsall-purposeflour

2Tbsp.sugar3tsp.bakingpowder

1tsp.salt12-oz.beer,anykind,roomtemperature

¼cupmeltedbutter

1.Inamixingbowl,combineflours,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.

2.Addbeerandmix.

3.Pourbatteringreasedandflouredloafpanthatfitsinyourslowcooker.Drizzletopofloafwithmeltedbutter.



6.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,removehotpanfromcookerandallowtocool10minutes.Runaknifearoundtheloafandturnitoutontocoolingrack,waiting10moreminutesforeasiestslicing.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Ilovehavingthissavorybreadonhandforsoupmealsinthewinter.It’slessfussthan

yeastbread,butseemsextra-specialwithitsbutterytop.

JustCornbreadMakes4–6servings


1cupall-purposeflour1cupstone-groundyellowcornmeal

4tsp.bakingpowder1tsp.salt

2Tbsp.brownsugar1egg

1cupmilk⅓cupoil

1Tbsp.butter

1.Inamixingbowl,combineflour,cornmeal,bakingpowder,salt,andbrownsugar.

2.Makeawellinthedryingredients.Addegg,milk,andoil.

3.Whiskwetingredientslightly,drawinginthedryingredientsuntilingredientsarejustmixedwithstreaksofflourremaining.

4.Greaseslowcookerwithbutter.

5.Pourbatterinslowcooker.Smoothtop.

6.Cover.CookonHighfor2–3hoursuntiledgesarepullingawayfromthesidesandtesterinsertedinmiddlecomesoutclean.Breadwillnotbrownasmuchasoven-bakedbread!

TIPYoumayalsoputthebatterinaloafpanandbakeperdirectionsgivenwithButteryBeerBreadonpage19.

Somegreatvariations—Ifyouwantmorethanjustcornbread:1.Add½cupgratedsharpcheese,1tsp.paprika,and½tsp.driedoreganoforCheesyCornbread.2.Add¼cupchoppedfreshcilantro,½cupcorn,½tsp.chilipowder,and4-oz.cangreenchilies,well-drained,forMexicanCornbread.3.Replacepartoftheoilwithbacondrippings,replacethebrownsugarwith¼cupmaplesyrupandreducemilkto¾cup,andadd¼tsp.bakingsoda.Sprinkletopofbatterwithchopped,cookedbaconbits.ThisisMaple-BaconCornbread.

MuffinsandCupcakes

GrahamCrackerCupcakesMakes4largecupcakes

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:2hours StandingTime:1dayIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

1Tbsp.shortening¼cupsugar1smallegg

8grahamcrackers,crushed½tsp.bakingpowder

¼cupchoppednutsofyourchoice,optional¼tsp.vanilla

¼cupmilk¼cupunsweetenedcrushedpineapple

¼cupsugar

1.Beatshorteningandsugartogetheruntilcreamy.

2.Beatinegg,crushedgrahamcrackers,bakingpowder,nutsifyouwish,vanilla,andmilk.Mixwell.

3.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividebatteramongthem.

4.Placefilledramekinsintoslowcookercrock.Coverwithslowcookerlid.

5.BakeonHigh2hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenteroframekinscomesoutclean.

6.Whilecupcakesarebaking,cookunsweetenedpineappleandsugartogetherforafewminutes,untilsugarmelts.

7.Spoonmixtureovertopsofbakedcupcakes.Allowtostand,covered,foratleastadaybeforeserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Ifyoustillfeelwarmaboutgrahamcrackersfromwhenyouwereakid,here’satastytwist

onthem,keptmoistbythepineapplesurprise.

PumpkinCoconutCupcakesMakes4largecupcakes

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

½cupsugar½cupcookedorcannedpumpkin

⅓cupcookingoil1egg

½cupflour¼tsp.salt

½tsp.bakingpowder½tsp.bakingsoda½tsp.cinnamondashofnutmeg

2Tbsp.unsweetenedgratedcoconutcinnamonandsugar

1.Mixtogether½cupsugar,pumpkin,oil,andegg.

2.Inaseparatebowl,mixtogetherflour,salt,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,cinnamon,andnutmeg.Pourintowetingredientsandmixwell.

3.Foldincoconut.

4.Greaseinterioroffourramekins.

5.Dividebatteramongthem.Placeinslowcookercrock.

6.Sprinkleeachfilledramekinwithalightdustingofcinnamonandsugar.

7.Covercrockwithslowcookerlid.


9.Pullonovenmittstoliftramekinsoutofcrock,oruseasturdysetoftongs.Placeramekinsonwirebakingracktocool.

TIPIfyouopenacanofpumpkintomakethese,putwhat’sleftinafreezablecontainer,andmarktheamount

thatremainsontop.ThenyoucanmakeanotherbatchofPumpkinCoconutCupcakeswheneveryougettheinspiration.Btw,gratedcoconutfreezeswell,too.

FreshPeachCupcakesMakes4largecupcakes

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

5⅓Tbsp.(⅓stick)butter,softened⅔cupsugar1largeegg⅔cupflour

⅔tsp.bakingpowder1Tbsp.+1tsp.sourcream

⅔tsp.vanilla2–3freshpeaches,peeledandsliced

⅓tsp.cinnamon⅓tsp.sugar

1.Creambutterand⅔cupsugaruntillightandfluffy.

2.Beatinegg.

3.Inaseparatebowl,stirtogetherflourandbakingpowder.Adddryingredientstowet,stirringjustuntilmixed.

4.Stirinsourcreamandvanilla,againstirringuntiljustmixed.

5.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividebatteramongramekins.

6.Topramekinswithslicedpeaches.Thensprinkleeachramekinwithcinnamonandsugar.

7.Placefilledramekinsintoslowcookercrock.Coverwithcookerlid.

8.BakeonLow2hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenteroframekinscomesoutclean.

9.Putonovenmittsandliftramekinsoutofcrock,oruseapairofsturdytongs.Placeonwirebakingracktocool.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thesearesoftandmoistandlight,almostlikeminipeachcobblers.

PineappleZucchiniCupcakesMakes4largecupcakes

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

1smallegg½cupsugar

½tsp.vanilla¼cupcookingoil

½cupgratedzucchini¾cupflour

¼tsp.bakingpowder¼tsp.bakingsoda

¼tsp.salt2Tbsp.crushedpineapple,undrained

¼cupraisins¼cupnutsofyourchoice

CreamyFrosting:2Tbsp.Greekyogurt

2Tbsp.butter,softened½–¾cupconfectionerssugar,sifted

1.Inagood-sizedbowl,beategg,sugar,vanilla,andcookingoiltogetheruntilfluffy.

2.Stiringratedzucchini,flour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt,mixingwell.

3.Stirincrushedpineapple,raisins,andnuts,mixingwell.

4.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividecupcakebatteramongthefour.

5.Placeramekinsintoslowcookercrock.Coverwithslowcookerlid.

6.BakeonLow2–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenteroframekinscomesoutclean.

7.Lifttheramekinsoutcarefully,usingovenmittstoprotectyourknuckles,orusingsturdytongs.Placeonawirebakingracktocoolbeforefrosting.

8.Whilecupcakescool,mixfrostingingredientstogether.Frostwhencupcakesarecompletelycool.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Here’swhatthetestersaid:Thesearewonderfulandmoist.Iadded3/4tsp.pumpkinspice

toonebatchImade,andwepreferredthoseabovetheplainones.Whicheverwayyoudecidetomakethem,thisisonegreatwaytoincludezucchiniinadish!

DoubleChocolateMuffinsMakes4largemuffins


¼cupdryquickoats2¾Tbsp.milk

½cupall-purposeflour¼cupwholewheatflour1Tbsp.wheatoroatbran

¼cupsugar2Tbsp.brownsugar

2¾Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoapowder⅛tsp.salt

rounded½tsp.bakingpowder1smallegg

2Tbsp.vegetableoil½cupmilk

1½tsp.vanilla⅓cupchocolatechips

Glaze:½–1Tbsp.peanutbutter,creamyorcrunchy

¾cupconfectionerssugartinybitofwater

1.Inamicrowave-safecontainer,combinequickoatsand2¾Tbsp.milk.MicrowaveonHigh1minute.Setaside.

2.Inagood-sizedbowl,combineflours,bran,sugars,cocoapowder,salt,andbakingpowder.

3.Tothebowlwiththeoatsmixture,addtheegg,oil,½cupmilk,vanilla,andchocolatechips.

4.Gentlyaddwetingredientstodry,mixingjustuntilmoistened.

5.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividebatterequallyamongthem.


7.BakeonHigh2hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenteroframekinscomesoutclean.

8.Pullonovenmittsandliftramekinsoutofcookerandontowirebakingracktocool.Orusea

sturdypairoftongstoliftthemout.

9.Whenthemuffinsarecooled,maketheglaze.Combinepeanutbutterandconfectionerssugarinabowl.Stirtogethergently.Whenwellmixed,stirinatsp.ofwater.Youwanttodrizzletheglaze,soaddonlyalittlebitofwateratatime,untilyoucandrizzleitontothemuffinswithoutitslidingitofftotheedges.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Goodtexture,deepdownchocolateflavor,lightoncalories—whatmorecanyouaskfor

fromamuffin?Oh,andthepeanutbutter,too.

PecanMuffinsMakes4largemuffins

Prep.Time:15minutes CookingTime:1½–2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

½cupbrownsugar¼cupflour

½cupchoppedpecans⅓cupmeltedbutter

1egg

1.Combinebrownsugar,flour,andpecansinagood-sizedmixingbowl.

2.Inaseparatesmallerbowl,combinebutterandegg.

3.Stirwetingredientsintodry,justuntilmoistened.

4.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividebatterevenlyamongtheramekins.


6.BakeonHigh1½–2hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenteroframekinscomesoutclean.

7.Wearingovenmitts,liftoutramekinsandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.Oruseasturdypairoftongstoliftthemout.

8.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.

TIPThesefreezewellandthawinaminuteorlessinthemicrowave.

MorningGloryMuffinsMakes4largemuffins

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6–or7–quartoval

1smallegg¼cupvegetableoil

½tsp.vanillascant⅓cupsugar

½cup+1½tsp.flour½tsp.bakingsoda½tsp.cinnamon

⅛tsp.salt½cupgratedcarrots

¼cupraisins2Tbsp.choppednutsofyourchoice2Tbsp.gratedunsweetenedcoconut

¼apple,peeledandgratedorfinelychopped

1.Inagood-sizedmixingbowl,beategg.Thenaddoil,vanilla,andsugarandcombinewell.

2.Inaseparatemixingbowl,stirtogetherflour,bakingsoda,cinnamon,andsalt.Whenwellmixed,addgratedcarrots,raisins,choppednuts,gratedcoconut,andgratedorchoppedapple.Stirtogetherwell.

3.Adddryingredientsmixedwithfruitandnutsintocreamedingredients.Blendjustuntileverythingismoistened.

4.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividebatterequallyamongtheramekins.


6.BakeonLow2–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenteroframekinscomesoutclean.

7.Putonovenmittsandliftramekinsontowirebakingracktocool.Oruseasturdypairoftongstoliftthemout.


WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thesemuffinshaveagreattexture.Andbecausetherearesomanydifferentingredients,

thetexture’sdifferentwitheverybite.Theyremindmeofcarrotcakewithouttheicing,and

theycertainlydon’tneedit.Addadabofcreamcheeseorbutterifyouwant.

LightBananaRaisinMuffinsMakes4largemuffins


⅓cupflour⅓cupdryrolledoats1tsp.bakingpowder

rounded¼tsp.cinnamon⅓cupskimmilk

⅓cupsmooshedripebananas⅓cupraisins

1Tbsp.+1tsp.vegetableoil1Tbsp.+1tsp.brownsugar,packed

smalleggwhite

1.Combineflour,dryoats,bakingpowder,andcinnamoninagood-sizedbowl.Setaside.

2.Combineremainingingredientsinaseparatebowluntilwellmixed.

3.Addwetingredientstodry,mixingjustuntildryingredientsaremoistened.




7.Wearingovenmitts,liftramekinsoutofcookerandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.Oruseasturdypairoftongstodothelifting.


TIPTheseareaquickandeasybreakfast.Andthey’reagoodwaytousearipebanana!Thesugarcontentislow

(remember—”Light”),sobringoutsomemarmaladeforthosewholikealittlemoresweetness.

BananaGroveCupcakesMakes4largecupcakes


1⅔Tbsp.shortening⅓cupsugar1smallegg

¼tsp.vanilla¼cupripesmooshedbananas

½cupflourdashofsalt

scant¼tsp.bakingpowder¾Tbsp.sourmilk*

pinchofbakingsoda

*Ifyoudon’thavesourmilk,putafewdropslemonjuiceorvinegarinTbsp.FillTbsp.withmilk.Allowtostandfor2–3minutesbeforeaddingtobatter.

1.Beatshorteningandsugartogetheruntilcreamed.

2.Addegg,vanilla,andsmooshedbananas.Mixtogetherwell.

3.Inaseparatebowl,stirtogetherflour,salt,andbakingpowder.

4.Inasmalladditionalbowl,mixsourmilkandbakingsoda.

5.Addflourmixtureandsourmilkmixturealternatelytoshorteningmixture.Mixthoroughly.

6.Greaseinterioroffourramekins.

7.Dividebatteramongfourramekins,andthenplaceintoslowcookercrock.

8.Coverwithslowcookerlid.


10.Putonbakingmittstoliftouttheramekins,oruseasturdypairoftongs.Placeonwirebakingracktocool.

11.Thesearesoooogoodwithpeanutbuttericingandafewchoppedwalnuts.

TIPAllyouneedisoneveryripebanana—andyou’vegotasweetandtenderbreakfastorsoupgo-along.

RaspberryStreuselMuffinsMakes4largemuffins


4Tbsp.(halfastick)butter,softened¼cupsugar

smallegg1cupflour

¼tsp.bakingsoda¼tsp.bakingpowder

¼tsp.cinnamon⅛tsp.salt

¼cupmilk¼cupsourcream

½tsp.vanilla½cupraspberries,blackorred

confectionerssugar

Topping:¼cupflour

¼cupquickoats2Tbsp.+1tsp.sugar

¼tsp.cinnamondashofsalt

3Tbsp.butter,softened

1.Beatbutterandsugartogetheringood-sizedbowluntillightandcreamy.Addeggandbeatuntilwellblended.

2.Inaseparatebowl,combineflour,bakingsoda,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt.

3.Inanotherbowl,combinemilk,sourcream,andvanilla.

4.Addflourmixturetobutter-sugar-eggmixture,alternatingwithmilkmixture.Foldmixturestogethergently,untilingredientsarejustcombined.

5.Carefullyfoldinraspberriessoasnottodamagetheberriesorover-mixthebatter.

6.Inthedrybowlyou’veused,mixtogetherthedrytoppingingredients—flour,quickoats,sugar,cinnamon,andsalt.

7.Whenwellmixed,workinthebutterwithyourfingersuntilmixtureiscrumbly.

8.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividemuffinbatterequallyamongtheramekins.Sprinkletopswithtopping.(Ifyouhaveanystreuseltoppingleftover,freezeitforfutureuse.)


10.BakeonLow2–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocentersoframekinscomesoutclean.

11.Wearingovenmitts,liftramekinsoutofcrockandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.Oruseapairofsturdytongstoliftouttheramekins.

12.Whenthemuffinsarecompletelycool,sprinklewithconfectionerssugar.

Agreatvariation—TheseasonforfreshraspberriesissoshortthatsometimesIcompletelymissit.ThenIusefrozenraspberriestomakethesemuffins.Ifyoudothat,don’tthawtheraspberries.JusttossthestillfrozenberriesinaseparatebowlwithaTbsp.offlour,rightbeforefoldingthemintothebatter.

BlueberryOatMuffinsMakes4largemuffins


⅓cupuncookedrolledoats⅓cupschmierkaseorbuttermilk*

⅓cupflour⅓tsp.bakingpowder

rounded¼tsp.bakingsoda¼tsp.salt

¼cupbrownsugar,lightlypacked1⅓Tbsp.vegetableoilorbutter,melted

1smallegg⅓cupfreshorfrozenblueberries

*Ifyoudon’thaveschmierkaseorbuttermilk,place1tsp.lemonjuiceorvinegarin⅓cupmeasure.Fillcupwithmilk.Letstandfor3–4minutes.Stir,thenaddtobatter.

1.Combineoatsandschmierkaseorbuttermilkinagood-sizedbowl.

2Inanotherbowl,combineflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,salt,andbrownsugar.Stir,blendingwell.

3.Addoilorbutterandeggtooatmixture.Mixwell.

4.Adddryingredientstooatmixture.Stirjustuntilingredientsaremoistened.

5.Gentlyfoldinblueberries.

6.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividebatterevenlyamongramekins.



9.Pullonovenmittsandliftramekinsontowirebakingracktocool.Oruseasturdypairoftongs.


TIPIliketomaketheseaheadoftimeandfreezethem.Takethemoutofthefreezerandheattheminthe

microwavebeforeserving.

Agreatvariation—Youcansubstitute⅓cupchoppedapples(noneedtopeelthem),plus1tsp.cinnamon,forblueberries.

ApplePumpkinMuffinsMakes4largemuffins


½cup+2Tbsp.flour½cupsugar

¾tsp.pumpkinpiespice¼tsp.bakingsoda

⅛tsp.salt1smallegg

¼cupcannedorcookedpumpkin2Tbsp.vegetableoil

½cupfinelychoppedunpeeledapples

Streusel:1¾Tbsp.sugar

¾tsp.flour⅛tsp.cinnamon

1tsp.butter,softened

1.Inagood-sizedmixingbowl,combineflour,sugar,pumpkinpiespice,bakingsoda,andsalt.

2.Inaseparatebowl,combineegg,pumpkin,andoil.Stirintodryingredients,justuntilmoistened.

3.Foldinapples.

4.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.

5.Dividebatteramongfourramekins.

6.Inasmallbowl,combinesugar,flour,andcinnamonforstreuseltopping.Workinbutterwithyourfingersuntilmixturebecomescrumbly.Sprinkleevenlyovertopsoffilledramekins.

7.Placeramekinsinslowcookercrock.Coverwithslowcookerlid.


9.Putonovenmittstoliftramekinsoutofcookerandontowirebakingracktocool.Oruseasturdypairoftongstoliftthemout.

10.Letcooltowarmorroomtemperaturebeforeserving.

TIPIusedtopeelappleswhenevertheywentintoarecipe,untilafriendgavemeherrecipeforAppleMuffins,whichIloved.Ihadnoideathattheapplesweren’tpeeledbeforegoingintothebatter.ThatwastheendofmypeelingapplesformostappledishesImake(exceptapplepie,butoneofthesedaysI’mgoingtouse

unpeeledapplesinapieandseewhathappens)!

AppleCranberryMuffinsMakes4largemuffins


½cup+1¼Tbsp.flour1Tbsp.+1tsp.sugar

rounded¾tsp.bakingpowder¼tsp.salt

rounded⅛tsp.cinnamon1smallegg¼cupmilk

1¾Tbsp.vegetableoil⅓cupapple,unpeeledandfinelychopped3Tbsp.choppedfreshorfrozencranberries

1.Inagood-sizedmixingbowl,stirtogetherflour,sugar,bakingpowder,salt,andcinnamon.Whenwellmixed,makeawellinthecenterofthedryingredients.

2.Inaseparatebowl,blendtogetheregg,milk,oil,apples,andcranberries.

3.Addwetingredientsallatoncetodry.Stirjustuntilmoistened.

4.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.

5.Dividebatterequallyamongfourramekins.


7.BakeonHighfor2hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenteroframekinscomesoutclean.

8.Wearingovenmitts,liftramekinsoutofcookerandontowirebakingracktocool.Oruseasturdypairoftongstoliftthemout.

TIPChooseatartbakingappleforthebestflavor.

Agreatvariation—IfIdon’thavefreshorfrozencranberries,orifIwantalittledifferentflavorandtexture,Iuse3Tbsp.driedcranberries.Theyworkwellandaddgoodflavor.

LemonNutMuffinsMakes4largemuffins


¾cup+2Tbsp.flour½cupchoppedwalnuts

2¾Tbsp.sugar1tsp.bakingpowder

½tsp.lemonzest¼tsp.saltsmallegg

¼cupmilk2¾Tbsp.butter,melted

2Tbsp.sourcream

StreuselTopping:1½Tbsp.flour

1½Tbsp.brownsugar1½Tbsp.wheatgerm,toastedornot

1Tbsp.butter,softened½tsp.lemonzest

1.Mixflour,choppedwalnuts,sugar,bakingpowder,lemonzest,andsalttogetherinagood-sizedbowl.

2.Inasmallerbowl,beateggwithfork.Stirinmilk,butter,andsourcream.

3.Stirwetingredientsintodry,justuntilblended.

4.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividebatterevenlyamongthefourramekins.

5.Placefilledramekinsintoslowcookercrock.

6.Preparestreuseltoppingbycombiningflour,brownsugar,andwheatgerminbowl.Usingyourfingers,workinbutterandlemonzestuntilmixtureiscrumbly.

7.Scattertoppingevenlyoverfilledramekins.

8.Covercrockwithslowcookerlid.


10.Putonovenmittsandliftramekinsoutofcrock.Placethemonawirebakingracktocool.Oruse

sturdytongstoliftoutramekins.


TIPItwon’thurttouptheamountoflemonzestinboththebatterandthetopping.Ilovetheplaybetweensweet

andsourinbothpartsofthesemuffins.

Tasty,CrunchyBranMuffinsMakes4largemuffins


⅓cupall-brancereal2Tbsp.+2tsp.wholewheatflour

2Tbsp.+2tsp.wheatgerm,toastedornot2Tbsp.+2tsp.sunflowerseeds

⅓cupraisins1tsp.bakingpowder

1smallegg⅓cupmilk

1¾Tbsp.vegetableoil2tsp.molasses⅓tsp.vanilla

1.Combinedrycereal,flour,wheatgerm,sunflowerseeds,raisins,andbakingpowderinagood-sizedbowl,mixingwell.

2.Inaseparatebowl,combineegg,milk,vegetableoil,molasses,andvanillauntilwellmixed.

3.Pourwetingredientsoverdry.Mixonlyuntilmoistenedthroughout.




7.Wearingovenmitts,liftoutramekinsandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.Oruseapairofsturdytongstoliftthemout.


TIPUsewhateverstrengthandsweetnessofmolassesyoulikebest.Youcanalwaysdrizzlesomeoveryour

muffinhalvesbeforeeatingthem,too.

CornyCornmealMuffinsMakes4largemuffins

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

½cupflour½cupyellowcornmeal

2¾Tbsp.sugar1½tsp.bakingpowder

½tsp.salt1Tbsp.finelychoppedonion

½cupcream-stylecorn¼cupmayonnaise

1½Tbsp.vegetableoil1smallegg

1.Inagood-sizedbowl,mixtogetheralldryingredients—flour,cornmeal,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.

2.Makeawellinthemiddleofthedryingredientsandaddchoppedonion,corn,mayo,oil,andegg.Stirjustuntillightlymixed.

3.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividebatterevenlyamongtheramekins.



6.Putonovenmittsandliftramekinsoutofcrockandontowirebakingracktocool.Oruseasturdypairoftongstoliftthemout.

7.Servemuffinswarmoratroomtemperature.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Alotofcornbreadturnsoutdry.Butthisone,becauseofthecreamedcornand

mayonnaise,islusciouslymoist.Thechoppedonionaddstoitssavoryflavor.

SavoryCheeseMuffinsMakes4largemuffins

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

1cupflour1Tbsp.bakingpowder

¼tsp.salt4Tbsp.(½stick)butter,softened

2Tbsp.sugar1egg

½cupmilk½cupgratedsharpcheddarcheese

½tsp.driedbasil,or1½tsp.choppedfreshbasil

1.Siftflour,bakingpowderandsaltintoabowl.

2.Inaseparate,good-sized,bowl,beattogetherbutterandsugaruntilcreamyandlight.

3.Addeggandbeatwell.

4.Adddryingredientstowet,alternatingwithmilk.

5.Quicklyfoldingratedcheeseandbasil,justuntilblended.

6.Greaseinterioroffour3-oz.ramekins.Dividebatterequallyamongthem.



9.Wearingovenmitts,liftramekinsoutofcrockandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.Oruseapairofsturdytongstogetthemout.

10.Servemuffinswarmoratroomtemperature.

TIPSavorymuffinsaresooogood.Butyoumightwanttotipoffthepeopleeatingthemsotheyaren’texpectinga

biteofsweetness!

CakesfromScratch

BestPineappleCakeMakes12–16servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2½–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-quart

2cupsflour2cupssugar

2tsp.bakingpowder2eggs

1tsp.vanilla20-oz.cancrushedpineapple,undrained

1cupchoppednuts

Topping:3-oz.pkg.creamcheese,softened4Tbsp.(½stick)butter,softened

¾cupconfectionerssugar¼tsp.vanilla

¼cupchoppednuts

1.Mixtogetherflour,sugar,andbakingpowderinabigbowl.

2.Stirineggs,vanilla,andundrainedpineapple.

3.Whenwellblended,stirinnuts.

4.Greaseinteriorofbakinginsertorbakingdishthatfitsinyourslowcooker.

5.Pourinbatter.Coverwithlidorgreasedfoil.

6.Placebakinginsertordishinslowcooker.Coverwithslowcookerlid.

7.BakeonHigh2½–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincentercomesoutclean.

8.Whencakeisfullbaked,carefullyremoveinsertordishfromcooker.Placeonwirebakingrackandletcoolcompletely.

9.Whencakeisnearlycool,mixtogethercreamcheese,butter,sugar,andvanilla.Spreadovercooledcake.Sprinklewithchoppednuts.

10.Cutintowedgesandserve.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—WheneverIservethis,noonecanbelievehowmoistandwonderfullyfruitythiscakeis.I

madeabatchformydaughter’sSupperClub,andshesaid,“I’veneverheardguysusetheword‘tender’todescribeacakebefore!”

CherrySwirlCakeMakes12–14servings

PrepTime:10–20minutes CookingTime:3–4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

¾cupsugar4Tbsp.(halfastick)butter,softened

¼cupshortening¾tsp.bakingpowder

½tsp.vanilla½tsp.almondextract

2eggs1½cupsflour

halfa21-oz.cancherrypiefilling

Glaze:½cupconfectionerssugar

½–1Tbsp.milk

1.Mixallcakeingredientstogetherexceptpiefilling.Stirjustuntilmixed.

2.Greasealoafpan.Spread⅔ofbatterintopan.

3.Spreadpiefillingoverbatter.

4.Dropremainingbatterbytablespoonfulsontopiefilling.Spreadbatteroverpiefillingaswellasyoucan,butit’sokayifyoucan’tcoveritcompletely.Withaknife,swirlthebatterthroughthepiefilling—butdon’tstiroryou’lllosetheswirleffect.

5.Coverloafpanwithgreasedfoil.Placepanintoslowcookercrock.Coverwithcookerlid.

6.BakeonHighfor3–4hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincentercomesoutclean.

7.Carefullyremovepanfromcrock.Placeonwirebakingrack,uncovered,andallowtocool.

8.Whencakeisjustwarm,stirglazeingredientstogetherandthendrizzleovercake.

9.Sliceandserve.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisgoodforbreakfast,goodforlunch,goodanytime!Thebreadisabsolutelyfabulous

asaquickbread,slicedandtoastedandspreadwithbutterwhilewarm.Mydaughterdeclared,“Iwilleatthewholeloafmyself!”Andshenearlydid.

One-PotStrawberryShortcakeMakes10–12servings

Prep.Time:15minutes CookingTime:2½–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

2Tbsp.(¼stick)butter1cupsugar

2eggs2½cupsflour

½tsp.salt2tsp.bakingpowder

1cupmilk1tsp.vanilla

1.Meltbutteringood-sized,microwave-safebowl.

2.Stirinsugarandeggsthoroughly.

3.Addflour,saltandbakingpowder.Mixtogetheruntilcrumbly.

4.Stirinmilkandvanillauntilwellmixed.(Thebatterwon’tbecompletelysmooth,butthat’sokay.)

5.Greaseloafpan.

6.Pourbatterintoloafpan.Coverwithgreasedfoil.

7.Setinovalslowcooker.Covercooker.

8.BakeonHighfor2½–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincentercomesoutclean.

9.Allowtocoolfor20–30minutesbeforeslicingandserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Don’tyoulovearecipethatyoucanmixupinonlyonedish?Andonethatcallsfor

ingredientsyou’vegotonhand?Thisrecipeletsthestrawberriesshine!Instrawberryseason,wemakethisourdinner.

RhubarbSourCreamCakeMakes10servings

Prep.Time:35minutes CookingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

4Tbsp.(½stick)butter,softened¾cupbrownsugar,firmlypacked

1egg1Tbsp.vanilla

2cupsflour1tsp.bakingsoda

1tsp.salt1cupsourcream

2cupsrhubarb,cutinto½”-thickpieces½cupsugar

½tsp.cinnamondashofnutmeg

1.Inalargebowl,creambutterandbrownsugartogetheruntilfluffy.

2.Beatineggandvanilla.

3.Inaseparatebowl,siftflourwithbakingsodaandsalt.Stirintocreamedingredients.

4.Foldinsourcreamandrhubarbpieces.

5.Greasefull-sizedloafpan.

6.Spoonbatterintoloafpan.

7.Mixtogether½cupsugar,½tsp.cinnamon,anddashofnutmeg.Sprinkleoverbatter.

8.Coverloafpanwithfoil.Placefilledpaninovalslowcooker.Coverwithcookerlid.

9.BakeonHigh3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenterofcakecomesoutclean.

10.Removepancarefullyfromslowcooker.Placeonwirebakingracktocool20–30minutes.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Ifyouloverhubarbandarealwaysontheprowlforgoodrecipesthatincludeit,addthis

onetoyourlist.There’ssomethingaboutthebalancebetweensweetandtartherethat’sirresistible.

LotsaBlueberriesCakeMakes8servings

Prep.Time:15minutes CookingTime2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart(or6-or7-quartoval)

1egg1cupsugar

3Tbsp.butter,melted½cupmilk2cupsflour

1tsp.bakingpowderpinchofsalt

1pintfreshblueberries

1.Creamtogetheregg,sugar,andbutter.

2.Addmilkandmixwell.

3.Stirinflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Mixagain.

4.Foldblueberriesintothisstiffbatter.

5.Greaseinteriorofloafpan,slowcookerbakinginsert,orbakingdishthatfitsinyourslowcooker.

6.Covereitherwithgreasedfoilorlidofbakinginsertorbakingdish.

7.Placebakingcontainerintoslowcookercrock.Coverwithcookerlid.

8.BakeonHigh2–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincentercomesoutclean.

9.Whenfinishedbaking,carefullyremovebakingcontainerfromcrock.Setonwirebakingracktocool.

10.Whencool,sliceandserve.

TIPYoucanmakethisoutofblueberryseasonbyusingfrozenblueberries.Don’tthawthem.Justtossthefrozenberrieswithatablespoonortwoofflourinabowlbeforestirringthemintothebatter(inStep4).Continue

withtherecipe—andyou’lllovetheoutcome!

BananaNutCakeMakes12–14servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2½–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart(or6-or7-quartoval)

2cupsflour1tsp.bakingpowder

1tsp.bakingsoda½tsp.salt

1½cupssugar½cupshortening½cupbuttermilk*

1½cupsslicedbananas2eggs

1tsp.vanilla½cupchoppednuts

BananaFrosting:4Tbsp.(halfastick)butter,softened

½tsp.vanilla1¾cups,orabitmore,confectionerssugar

2Tbsp.mashedbananas½tsp.lemonjuice

*Ifyoudon’thavebuttermilk,put1½tsp.lemonjuiceorwhitevinegarina½-cupmeasure.Fillmeasuringcupwithmilk.Stir.Letstand5–7minutes.Thenaddtowetingredients,includingany

curdsthathaveformed.

1.Siftflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalttogetherinagood-sizedmixingbowl.

2.Combinesugar,shortening,buttermilk,bananas,eggs,andvanillainafoodprocessoruntilsmooth.

3.Pourwetingredientsintodry.Addnuts.Mixjustuntilcombined.

4.Greaseandflourabakinginsert,bakingdish,orloafpanthatfitsinyourslowcooker.

5.Pourinbatter.

6.Coverwithlidofinsertordish,orwithgreasedfoil.Placecontainerinslowcookercrock.Coverwithcookerlid.

7.BakeonHighfor2½–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenterofcakecomesoutclean.

8.Carefullyremovepanfromcooker.Placeonwirebakingrack,uncovered,andallowtocool.

9.Whilecakeiscooling,makefrosting.Creamtogetherbutterandvanillabyhandorwithanelectricmixeruntilwellmixed.Graduallybeatinsugar.Stirinbananasandlemonjuice.Spreadovercooledcake.

TIPYou’vegotbananastwowayshere—slicedandsmashed.You’llbeallrightifyou’vegotthreemedium-sized

ones.Don’tskipthefrosting—justmixitupwithnocookingrequired.

PumpkinCakeMakes12servings


2eggs1cupsugar

¾cupvegetableoil1½cupsflour

1½tsp.bakingpowder1tsp.cinnamon

1tsp.bakingsodapinchofsalt

¼tsp.groundginger1cuppumpkin

½cupchoppedwalnuts

CreamCheeseFrosting:4Tbsp.(halfastick)butter,softened

3-oz.pkg.Philadelphiacreamcheese,softened2cupsconfectionerssugar

1tsp.vanilla

1.Beattheeggswellinalargebowl.Stirinthesugarandblendwell.

2.Beatintheoil.

3.Inaseparatebowl,stirtogetherflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,bakingsoda,salt,andgroundginger.

4.Addthedryingredientsalternatelywiththepumpkintothewet.

5.Whenwellmixed,stirinthewalnuts.

6.Greaseandflourabakinginsertorbakingdishthatfitsintoyourslowcooker.

7.Spoonbatterintoinsertordish.Coverwithitslidorgreasedfoil.

8.Placefilledinsertordishintocooker.Coverwiththecookerlid.

9.BakeonHigh2½–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincentercomesoutclean.

10.Carefullyremoveinsertordishfromcookerandplaceonwirebakingrack.

11.Allowtocool,uncovered.

12.Meanwhile,makethecreamcheesefrosting.Stirbutterandcreamcheesetogetheruntilsmooth.

13.Carefullyfoldinsugar.Stirinvanilla.

14.Whencakeiscompletelycooled,coverwithfrosting.

15.Cutinhalf,andtheninwedgestoserve.

PeachyGingerbreadMakes12–14servings

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:2½–3½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

⅓cupbutter,softened½cupbrownsugar

½cupstrongmolasses1egg

1¾cupsflour½tsp.salt

1tsp.bakingpowder½tsp.bakingsoda

1½tsp.groundginger1tsp.cinnamon

¾cupsourmilkorbuttermilk*2cupscannedslicedpeaches,welldrained

*Ifyoudon’thavesourmilkorbuttermilk,place1Tbsp.ina1cup-measure.Pourinmilktothe¾-cupline.Stir.Letstandfor5–10minutes.Thenaddtobatteraccordingtoinstructionsbelow,

includingthecurdsifsomehaveformed.

1.Creambutterandsugartogether,beatinguntilfluffy.

2.Addmolassesandeggandbeatuntilwellmixed.

3.Inaseparatebowl,stirtogetherflour,salt,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,ginger,andcinnamon.

4.Adddryingredientstowetingredients,alternatelywithsourmilk.Beatwellaftereachaddition.

5.Greaseinteriorofloafpan.Coverbottomwithwell-drainedslicedpeaches.

6.Pourbatteroverpeaches.Coverwithgreasedfoil.

7.Placepanintoslowcookercrock.Coverwithcrocklid.

8.BakeonHighfor2½–3½hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenterofcakecomesoutclean.

9.Carefullyremovepanfromcrock.Placeonwirebakingrack.Allowtocool.Servewarmoratroomtemperature,makingsuretoscoopoutpeachesfromthebottomwitheachserving.

TIPIliketouseB’rerRabbitMolasses'sgreenlabel(mildflavor)forthisrecipesothestrengthofthemolasses

doesn’toverwhelmthepeachflavor.

GingerbreadwithLemonSauceMakes10servings Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:2–3hours

Idealslow-cookersize:5-quart(or6-or7-quartoval)

2cupsflour1cupsugar

1tsp.groundginger1tsp.groundcinnamon

½cupshortening1egg,beaten

2Tbsp.strongmolasses½tsp.salt

1tsp.bakingsoda1cupbuttermilk*

whippedcream,optional

LemonSauce:2cupswater

4Tbsp.cornstarch1½cupssugar

¼tsp.salt3eggyolks

1½Tbsp.butterjuiceof2lemonszestof1lemon

*Ifyoudon’thavebuttermilk,put1Tbsp.lemonjuiceorwhitevinegarina1-cupmeasure.Fillthecupwithmilk.Stir.Letstandfor5–10minutes.Thenpourintobatteraccordingtoinstructions,

curdsandall.

1.Tomakethegingerbread,siftflour,sugar,ginger,andcinnamonintolargebowl.Mixtogether.

2.Cutshorteningintoflourmixturetomakefinecrumbs.

3.Takeout½cupcrumbsandsetaside.

4.Tocrumbsremaininginmixingbowl,addegg,molasses,salt,bakingsoda,andbuttermilk(oryoursubstitute).Beatwell.

5.Greaseandfloureitherabakinginsert,abakingdishoraloafpanthatfitsintoyourslowcooker.

6.Pourbatterintobakingcontainer.Sprinklewith½cupreservedcrumbs.

7.Placebakingcontainerintoslowcookercrock.Coverwiththecontainer’slidorgreasedfoil.Coverslowcookerwithitslid.

8.BakeonHigh2–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenterofgingerbreadcomesoutclean.

9.Carefullyremovecontainerfromcooker.Placeonwirebakingrackanduncovertocool.

10.Tomakelemonsaucewhilegingerbreadisbaking,bringwatertoboilinsaucepan.

11.Combinecornstarch,sugar,andsaltinabowl,mixingwell.

12.Whiskdryingredientsintoboilingwater,stirringconstantly.Cookabout5minutesoverlowheatuntilmixturethickens.

13.Beateggyolksinabowl.Stirasmallamountofhotsugarmixtureintobeatenyolks,whiskingcontinually.

14.Returnthewholemixturetothepanandcook1moreminute,stirringconstantly.

15.Removefromheat.Addbutter,lemonjuice,andlemonzest.Stirtocombine.

16.Serveoverwarmslicesofgingerbread.Topwithwhippedcream,ifyouwish.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thissturdy,old-fashioneddessertgetsaniceliftfromthelemonsaucemadewithfresh

lemons.Thesauceisn’trequired,ofcourse,butitaddsagoodzing.

ShooflyCakeMakes8–10servings

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:2½–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

2cupsflour1cup+2Tbsp.brownsugar

8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,softened½cuplightmolasses*

1cupboilingwater1tsp.bakingsoda

*IneasternPennsylvania,whereShooflyhasitsroots,KingSyrupispreferredoverlightmolasses.Useitifyoucanfindit.

1.Combineflour,sugar,andbutterinagood-sizedbowl.Workintofinecrumbswithyourfingers.

2.Scoopout1½cupscrumbsandreservefortoppingthecake.

3.Addmolasses,boilingwater,andbakingsodatocrumbsleftinthebowl.Mixtogetherwell.

4.Greaseandflouraloafpan.Pourthinbatterintopan.Sprinklewithreserved1½cupscrumbs.

5.Coverpanwithgreasedfoil,andthenplaceinovalcooker.Coverwithcookerlid.

6.BakeonHighfor2½–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincentercomesoutclean.

7.Carefullyremovepanfromslowcooker.Placeonwirebakingracktocool.

8.Servewarmoratroomtemperature,asis,ortoppedwithicecream.(Somepeoplelikeitinacerealbowlwithmilk—forbreakfast!)

WhyIlikethisrecipe—SothestorygoesthatcooksineasternPennsylvaniain19thcenturyAmericacooledtheir

cakesandpiesonthewindowsill.Andthesweetnessofthissturdycakedrewflies.Todayitdrawsoohsandaahs,especiallywhenit’sservedwarm.

SpiceCakeMakes12servings


2cupsbrownsugar8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,softened

2eggs1cupsourmilk*

2½cupssiftedflour1½tsp.bakingpowder

1tsp.cinnamon1tsp.nutmeg

1tsp.bakingsoda1tsp.vanilla

CaramelIcing:4Tbsp.(½stick)butter

½cupbrownsugar2Tbsp.milk

¾–1cupconfectionerssugar

*Tomakesourmilk,put1Tbsp.lemonjuiceorwhitevinegarina1-cupmeasure.Thenfillthecupwithmilk.Stir.Letstandfor5–10minutes.Itwillcurdleslightly,asit’ssupposedtodo.Usethe

wholeworksinthebatter.

1.Creamsugarandbuttertogetheruntilfluffy.

2.Addeggsandbeatuntilmixtureislight.

3.Inaseparatebowl,sifttogetherflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,nutmeg,andbakingsoda.Mixtogetherwell.

4.Adddryingredientsalternatelywiththesourmilktothecreamedingredients.Beatwellaftereachaddition.

5.Stirinvanilla.

6.Greaseandflouraloafpan.Pourbatterintopan.Coverwithgreasedfoil.

7.Placeloafpanintoslowcookercrock.Coverwithslowcookerlid.

8.BakeonHigh2–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincentercomesoutclean.

9.Whenfinishedbaking,carefullyremovepanfromcooker.Setonwirebakingracktocool.

10.Whencakeisnearlycooledtoroomtemperature,makeicing.Meltbutterinsaucepan.Stirinbrownsugar,stirringcontinuallyoverheatfortwominutes.Addmilk.Continuestirringuntilmixturecomestoaboil.Removefromheatandletcool.Sift¾cupconfectionerssugarovercaramelmixture.Stirinuntilsmooth.Siftinmoreifneededuntilicingcanbespreadoverthecooledcake.

11.Whencakeiscompletelycooled,spreadwithcaramelicing.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Idon’trememberwhenorhowIfellinlovewithSpiceCakesinceIcannevergetenough

chocolate.ButitwasalwaysthecakeItoldGrandmaIwouldlikewhensheaskedwhatkindIwantedformybirthday.Iamthinkingnowthatitmighthavesomethingtodowiththecaramelicingthatshealwayspiledontoit.Anyway,itisanold-fashionedcake,butstillgreatforanyage.Anditbakesupperfectlyinaslowcooker!

ChocolateApplesauceCakeMakes12–15servings


1½cupssugar½cupoil

2eggs2cupsapplesauce

2cupsflour1½tsp.bakingsoda

½tsp.cinnamon2Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoapowder

Topping:3Tbsp.sugar

1cupchocolatechips½cupchoppednuts,optional

1.Inamedium-sizedbowl,combine1½cupssugar,oil,eggs,andapplesauce,mixingwell.

2.Addflour,bakingsoda,cinnamon,andcocoapowder.Stirtogetherthoroughly.

3.Greaseandflourabakinginsertorbakingdishthatfitsinyourslowcooker.

4.Pourbatterintoinsertorbakingdish.

5.Inasmallbowl,mixsugarandchocolatechipstogether,pluschoppednutsifyouwish.

6.Sprinkleoverbatter.

7.Coverwithinsertorbakingdishlid,orfoil.Placeinslowcookercrock.Coverwithcookerlid.

8.BakeonHigh2½–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenterofcakecomesoutclean.

9.Carefullyremoveinsertorbakingdishfromcooker.Placeonwirebakingrackanduncover.Allowtocoolfor20–30minutesbeforeslicingtoserve.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Yougetawaywithfewercaloriesinthiscakebecauseofthe2cupsofapplesauce.Butyou

don’tsufferwhenyoueatit.Thechocolatechips—andpickyourfavoritevarietyofchocolate—meltbeguilinglyintothecake.

DeepandDarkChocolateCakeMakes12servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:3½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-quart

1tsp.bakingpowder2tsp.bakingsoda

2cupsflourpinchofsalt,optional

2cupssugar¾cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

2eggs½cupvegetableoil

1cuphotstrongcoffee1cupmilk

2tsp.vanilla

Icing:2cupsconfectionerssugar

1Tbsp.butter,melted1cuppeanutbutter,smoothorchunky

1tsp.vanillamilk,enoughtospreadicing

1.Inalargebowl,combinebakingpowder,bakingsoda,flour,andsaltifyouwish.

2.Stirinsugarandcocoapowder.

3.Beatineggs.Addoil,coffee,milk,andvanilla.Mixtogetherwell.Batterwillbethinandrunny.

4.Greaseandflourinteriorofbakinginsertorbakingdishthatfitsinyourslowcooker.Pourbatterintoinsertordish.

5.Coverwithlidofinsertordish,orfoil.Placeinslowcookercrock.Coverslowcooker.

6.CookonHigh2–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedinmiddleofcakecomesoutclean.

7.Whenthecakeisdone,carefullylifttheinsertordishoutofthecrock,setitonawirerack,andletitcoolfor20–30minutesbeforecuttingandserving.

8.Ifyouwish,andafterthecakehascooled,iceitwithPeanutButterIcing:Creamtogethersugar,butter,andpeanutbutter.

9.Addvanillaandenoughmilk(beginwith1–2Tbsp.)tomakeicingspreadeasily.

TIPIhavea2½-qt.bakinginsertthatfitsperfectlyinsidemy5-qt.slowcooker.WhenIbakethiscakeinit,it

standstallerthanasinglelayercake,andIdon’tneedtoworryaboutbalancinglayerssothey’restraightandeven.Thisisamongmymostfavoritecakes!

LightandFluffyChocolateChipCheesecakeMakes301”squareservings

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours ChillingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

3eggs¾cupsugar

38-oz.pkgs.creamcheese,softened1tsp.vanilla

1½16-oz.rollsrefrigerated*chocolatechipcookiedough**whippedcream,optional

chocolatetopping,optional

*Keepthedoughrefrigerateduntilyou’rereadytouseit.It’seasiesttoworkwithwhenit’sstiff.

**You’llhavehalfarollleftovertomakecookies.

1.Placeallingredientsexceptcookiedoughinlargemixerorfoodprocessorbowl.

2.Blendtogetherjustuntilcreamy,about20–30seconds.Donotovermix.Setaside.

3.Slicecookiedoughinto¼”-thickslices.Setaside9slices.

4.Lightlygreaseinteriorofslowcookercrock.Layremainingslicesoverbottomofcooker.Patthemtogethertoformasolidcrust.

5.Spoonincreamcheesemixture.Spreadovercookiecrust.

6.Arrangethereserved9cookieslicesontopofcream-cheesemixture.

7.Covercooker.BakeonHighfor1½–2hours,oruntilcookiesarebakedbutnotburnedandcreamcheesesetsup.

8.Uncoverandallowtocooltoroomtemperature.

9.Thenrefrigeratefor3hoursormore.Whenfirm,cutinto1”squares.

10.Ifyouwish,topwithwhippedcreamand/orchocolatetoppingtoserve.

TIPHaveyournoseonalertwhileyou’rebakingthischeesecake.Ifyourslowcookercookshot,flipitoffthe

minuteyousmellthatthecookiecrustmightbegettingdark.Leavethecheesecakeinthecrockforanotherhoursothatthecreamyfillingsetsup,withoutthecrustburning.

ShortcutCakes

SummerBreezesCakeMakes10–12servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2½–3½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

18¼-oz.boxyellowcakemix11-oz.canmandarinoranges,undrained

4eggs½cupcookingoil

Frosting:½cupwhippedtopping,thawed

8-oz.cancrushedpineapple,drained3-oz.pkg.instantvanillapudding

1.Greaseandflourinteriorofslowcookercrock.

2.Inalargemixingbowl,thoroughlycombinedrycakemix,undrainedoranges,eggs,andcookingoil.

3.Pourintopreparedcrock,spreadingbatteroutevenly.

4.Cover.BakeonHigh2½–3½hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.

5.Uncover,makingsurethatcondensationoninsideofcookerliddoesn’tdriponfinishedcake.

6.Removecrockfromcookerandallowcaketocoolcompletely.

7.Whencakeiscooled,preparefrostingbyfoldingtogetherwhippedtopping,drainedcrushedpineapple,anddrypuddingmix.

8.Spreadovercake.Refrigerateuntilreadytoservecake,sliced,orspoonedoutofcrock.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Sofruity.Solight.Soeasyanddelicious.

BlueberrySwirlCakeMakes10–12servings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:3½–4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

3-oz.pkg.creamcheese,softened18¼-oz.boxwhitecakemix

3eggs3Tbsp.water

21-oz.canblueberrypiefilling


2.Beatcreamcheeseinalargemixingbowluntilsoftandcreamy.

3.Stirindrycakemix,eggs,andwater.Blendwellwithcreamcheese.

4.Pourbatterintopreparedcrock,spreadingitoutevenly.

5.Pourblueberrypiefillingovertopofbatter.

6.Swirlblueberriesandbatterbyzigzaggingatableknifethroughthebatter.

7.Cover.BakeonHigh3½–4hours,oruntilatesterinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.

8.Uncover,beingcarefultonotletcondensationfromliddroponfinishedcake.

9.Removecrockfromcooker.

10.Servecakewarmoratroomtemperature.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Keepaboxofthecakemixandacanofblueberrypiefillinginyourpantry,andapackage

ofcreamcheeseinthefridge,andyou’resetupforspontaneousguests.Inviteeveryonebackfordessertafterasoccergameoramovie—andservethemthis.Remember,it’sbeencookingwhileyou’vebeenouthavingfun!

LightlyWhitePearCakeMakes10–12servings


15¼-oz.canpears(you’regoingtochopthem,sobuypearpiecesifyoucanfindthem)18¼-oz.pkg.whitecakemix

1egg2eggwhites

2tsp.confectionerssugar


2.Fishpearsoutofsyruptochopthem,butkeepthesyrup.

3.Placechoppedpearsandsyrupintoelectricmixingbowl.Adddrycakemix,eggandeggwhites.

4.Beatwithelectricmixeronlowspeedfor30seconds,andthenonhighspeedfor4minutes.

5.Spoonbatterintopreparedcrock,spreadingitoutevenly.

6.Covercooker.BakeonHigh3½–4hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenterofcakecomesoutclean.

7.Uncoverwithoutlettingcondensationdriponcake.Removecrockfromcooker.Allowtocoolcompletely.

8.Dustwithconfectionerssugarbeforeslicingorspooningouttoserve.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Lightandlovely!Andsubtlyflavored.

SourCreamPeachCakeMakes10–12servings

Prep.Time:15minutes CookingTime:3½–4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

18¼-oz.boxorange-flavoredcakemix21-oz.canpeachpiefilling

½cupsourcream2eggs

confectionerssugarorwhippedtopping


2.Mixdrycakemix,piefilling,sourcream,andeggstogetheruntilthoroughlyblended.

3.Pourbatterintopreparedcrock,spreadingitoutevenly.

4.Cover.BakeonHigh3½–4hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.

5.Removecrockfromcookerandallowtocooltoroomtemperature.

6.Sprinklecakewithconfectionerssugar,orspreadwithwhippedtoppingjustbeforeserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Ouronedaughter’sbirthdayisinlateJuly,andshelovespeachdesserts.SoI’malwayson

thehuntforgoodpeachdishes.Here’sadownrightdeliciousonethatyoucaneatatanytimeoftheyearbecauseitdoesn’tdependonfreshpeaches.

SunnySpiceCakeMakes10–12servings


18¼-oz.boxspicecakemix3⅝-oz.pkg.butterscotchinstantpudding

2cupsmilk2eggs

10–12freshorcannedpeachhalves,drainedifcanned9-oz.containerfrozenwhippedtopping,thawed


2.Inamixingbowl,blendtogethercakemix,puddingmix,milk,andeggs.

3.Pourintopreparedcrock,spreadingbatteroutevenly.

4.Cover.BakeonHigh2½–3½hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.

5.Uncover,beingcarefulnottoletcondensationfrominsideofliddriponfinishedcake.

6.Removecrockfromcookerandletcool.

7.Whenreadytoserve,cutintoserving-sizepieces.Placeapeachhalfoneachservingofcake.Topeachwithadollopofwhippedtopping.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Acombinationyoumightnothavethoughtofputtingtogether,butthepeachesarea

wonderfuladdition,plusyoudon’tneedtomakefrosting.

SpicyChocolatePumpkinCakeMakes10–12servings


18¼-oz.boxspicecakemix½cupwater

½cupvegetableoil3largeeggs

halfan8-oz.pkg.creamcheese,softened1cupcannedorcookedpumpkin

6squaressemisweetbakingchocolate,coarselychopped


2.Usinganelectricmixer,blendtogethercakemix,water,oil,andeggs.

3.Blendincreamcheeseandpumpkin,beatingonmediumspeed.

4.Stirinchoppedchocolate.

5.Pourintopreparedcrock,smoothingitoutevenly.


7.Uncover,makingsurecondensationoninsideofliddoesn’tdriponfinishedcake.

8.Removecrockfromcookerandallowcaketocool.

9.Whencakeiscompletelycool,frostwithcreamcheesefrosting(recipeonpagexx)ifyouwish.

TIPWowser.Talkaboutflavor.Thisbringstwoofmygreatflavorlovestogether—chocolateandspicecakes.Go

anotherstepandtopitwithcreamcheesefrosting(seerecipeonp.103)ifyoudare.

UnbelievableCarrotCakeMakes12–14servings

Prep.Time:15minutes CookingTime:3½–4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quartoval

2-layerspicecakemix2cups(½lb.)shreddedcarrots

1cupcrushedpineapplewithjuice3eggwhites

½cupAll-Brancereal

CreamCheeseFrosting:3-oz.pkg.creamcheese,softened

¼cup(halfastick)butter,softened2cupsconfectionerssugar

1tsp.vanillamilk(startwith1Tbsp.andincreasegraduallyifyouneedmore)

1.Combinethedrycakemix,shreddedcarrots,crushedpineapplewithjuice,eggwhites,andAll-Brancerealthoroughlyinabigbowl.

2.Greaseandflouraloafpan.

3.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

4.Coverwithgreasedfoilandplaceinslowcooker.

5.Covercookerwithitslid.

6.BakeonHighfor3½–4hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenterofcakecomesoutclean.

7.Carefullyremovepanfromcooker.Placeonwirebakingracktocool,uncovered.

8.Asthecakecools,makethefrostingbymixingtogetherthesoftenedcreamcheeseandbutter,confectionerssugarandvanilla.Whenwellcombined,stirinmilk,startingwith1Tbsp.andaddingmoreifnecessary,untilthefrostingbecomesspreadable.

9.Frostcakewhenit’scompletelycooled.

10.Sliceandserve.

TIPNoneedtoshredcarrotsyourselfanymoreifyou’reshortontime.Youcanbuythemshredded.

MoistandCreamyCoconutCakeMakes10–12servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2½–3½hours ChillingTime:8hoursorovernightIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

18¼-oz.boxyellowcakemix1¼cupsmilk½cupsugar

2cupsflakedunsweetenedcoconut,divided9-oz.containerfrozenwhippedtopping,thawed

1tsp.vanilla


2.Preparecakemixasdirectedonpackage.

3.Spoonintopreparedcrock,smoothingbatteroutevenly.

4.BakeonHigh2½–3½hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.

5.Uncover,makingsurethatcondensationoninsideofliddoesn’tdripontofinishedcake.

6.Removecrockfromcookerandallowtocoolfor15minutes.

7.Meanwhile,combinemilk,sugar,and½cupcoconutinasaucepan.Bringtoaboil,stirringfrequently.Reduceheatandsimmer1minute.

8.Spoonevenlyoverwarmcake.Letcoolcompletely.

9.Foldtogether½cupcoconut,whippedtopping,andvanilla.Spreadovercooledcake.

10.Sprinkleremainingcoconutevenlyovertopofcake.

11.Coverandchillovernightinfridge.

12.Slice,orspoonoutofcrock,toserve.

TIPYou’vegotthreetoppingsgoinghere—whichiswhatmakesthiscakesuchastand-out,especiallyforcoconut

lovers.Makesureyou’vegotenoughtimetochillthefinishedcakefor8hoursbeforeservingit.

AppleGermanChocolateCakeMakes10–12servings


21-oz.canapplepiefilling18¼-oz.boxGermanchocolatecakemix

3eggs¾cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts

½cupminiaturesemisweetchocolatechips


2.Placepiefillinginblenderorfoodprocessor.Coverandprocessuntilapplesarein¼”chunks.

3.Ifusingfoodprocessor,adddrycakemixandeggs.Processuntilsmooth.(Ifyouusedablenderfortheapples,pourthemintoanelectricmixerbowl,adddrycakemixandeggs,andbeatonmediumspeedfor5minutes.)

4.Pourintopreparedslowcookercrock.

5.Sprinklewithwalnutsandchocolatechips.


7.Removecrockfromcooker.Allowtocoolcompletelybeforeserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Chocolategoeswitheverything,right?Theappleshereaddacomfortingtenderness,but

theyletthechocolatereign.

QuickChocolateFudgeCakeMakes10–12servings


18¼-oz.boxchocolatefudgecakemix,orGermanchocolatecakemix2eggs

21-oz.cancherrypiefilling1tsp.vanillaoralmondextract,optional


2.Inagood-sizedbowl,mixtogetherdrycakemix,eggs,piefilling,andextractifyouwish.Batterwillbeprettystiff.

3.Spoonintogreasedandflouredcrock.

4.Coverwithslowcookerlid.

5.BakeonHigh2½–3½hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.

6.Removecrockfromcookerandallowtocool,uncovered.

7.Servefromcrock,eitherinwedges,orspoonfuls.

TIPDropsofwaterwillgatherontheinsideoftheslowcookerlidwhilethecakebakes.Tokeepthewaterfromdrippingontothefinishedcake,removethelidbyliftingitquicklyandswoopingitawayfromyourself.

BarsandBrownies

ChocolatePecanPieBarsMakes24servings

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:2½–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,softened¼cupbrownsugar,packed

1¼cupsflour½tsp.salt

3largeeggs¾cuplightcornsyrup

½cupsugar2Tbsp.(¼stick)meltedbutter

12-oz.pkg.,or2cups,semisweetchocolatechips2cupscoarselychoppedpecans

1.Greaseinteriorofslowcookercrockreallywell.

2.Creamtogether8Tbsp.butterandbrownsugar.

3.Stirinflourandsaltuntilmixtureiscrumbly.

4.Pressmixtureintobottomofcrocktoformcrust.

5.Cover.BakeonHigh1hour.

6.Meanwhile,mixeggs,cornsyrup,sugar,and2Tbsp.meltedbutteruntilwellblended.

7.Stirinchocolatechipsandchoppedpecans.

8.Whencrustisfinishedbaking,uncover.Spreadcreamychocolatechip-pecanmixtureovercrust,beingcarefulnottoburnyourarmsonthehotcrock.

9.Covercooker.ContinuebakingonHighfor1½–2hours,oruntilfillingisfirminthecenter.

10.Uncover.Removecrockfromcooker.Placeonwirebakingrackandallowtocool.

11.Whenbarshavereachedroomtemperature,cutinto20squaresand4trianglesincorners.

TIPRememberthatthecrockishotwhenyouspreadthefillingoverthecrust.Don’tletyourarmsgetagainstit.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—

I’masuckerforchocolateandpecans.ThisisacombinationIcan’timproveon.Ilikeitbestwithdeep,dark,blackcoffee.

TurtleBarsMakes24servings

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime3–3½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

2cupsflour1¾cupslightbrownsugar,divided

20Tbsp.(2½sticks)butter,softenedanddivided1¼cupspecanhalves1cupchocolatechips

1.Greaseinteriorofslowcookercrock.

2.Mixtogetherflour,1cupbrownsugar,and8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,softened,untilcrumbly.Patfirmlyintobottomofcrock.

3.Placepecanhalvesevenlyovercrust.

4.Heatremaining¾cupbrownsugarandremaining12Tbsp.(1½sticks)butterinasaucepan.Boil1minute,stirringconstantly.

5.Pouroverpecancrust.

6.Covercooker.BakeonHigh3–3½hours,oruntilmixtureisfirm.

7.Sprinklechocolatechipsoverhotbars.Letstand2minutes.

8.Usingaknife,swirlchipsastheymelt,coveringthebarsaswellasyoucan,butleavingsomeofthechipswhole.

9.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonawirebakingracktocool.

10.Whenroomtemperature,cutbarsinto20squaresand4trianglesinthecorners.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thesearesweet,folks—justlikethey’resupposedtobe!

ChocolateChipPizzaMakes24servings

Prep.Time:25–30minutes CookingTime:2–2½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

1cupflour½tsp.bakingpowder

⅛tsp.bakingsoda½tsp.salt

⅓cupbutter,melted1cupbrownsugar,packed

1egg1Tbsp.hotwater

1¼tsp.vanilla½cupchoppednuts,yourchoice

1cupchoppedM&Ms1cupminimarshmallows

1.Inamedium-sizedbowl,sifttogetherflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Setaside.

2.Inagood-sizedbowl,creamtogetherbutterandbrownsugaruntilwellblended.Addegg,hotwater,andvanilla,mixingwell.

3.Adddryingredientstowet,⅓atatime,mixingwellaftereachaddition.

4.Stirinchoppednuts.

5.Greaseinteriorofslowcookercrock.Spreadbatterintocrock.

6.SprinklewithchoppedM&Msandminimarshmallows.

7.Cover.BakeonHigh2–2½hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincentercomesoutclean.

8.Uncover,andplacecrockonbakingracktocool.

9.Whenroomtemperature,cutinto20squareswith4trianglesinthecorners.

TIPTomakeitseemmorelikepizza,cutthefinishedpizzainhalfthelongway.Thencutwedges,zigzag-fashion

fromthecentercuttotheouteredgeofthecrock.

CocoaBrownieswithDarkChocolateFrostingMakes12servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:1½–2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or5½-quart

1cupsugar8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,softened

2eggs¼tsp.salt

1tsp.vanilla¼cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

¾cupflour½cupchoppednuts,yourfavorite

Frosting:1½cupsconfectionerssugar

¼cupunsweetenedcocoapowder4Tbsp.butter(halfastick),softened

3Tbsp.creamormilk½tsp.vanilla

12pecanhalves

1.Tomakebatter,creamsugarandbuttertogether.

2.Addeggs,salt,vanilla,andcocoapowder.

3.Stirinflourandnuts,blendingwell.

4.Greaseinteriorofslowcookercrock.Spoonbatterintocrock.

5.Cover.BakeonHigh1½–2hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.

6.Uncovercrockandplaceitonabakingracktocool.

7.Whilebrowniesarecooling,makefrosting.Mixconfectionerssugarandcocoapowdertogether.

8.Inagood-sizedbowl,creambutteruntilshiny.

9.Addsugar-cocoamixturetobutteralternatelywithcreamormilk.

10.Stirinvanillauntileverythingiswellmixed.(Ifyouwantshinyfrosting,heatmixtureoververylowheatforabout5minutes,stirringcontinually.Coolforaminuteortwo,andthenspreadoverbrownies.)

11.Cutinto12brownies.Topeachwithapecanhalf.

TIPGetthedarkestunsweetenedcocoapowderyoucanfind.Thenthesebrowniesreallyshowoff.Cutthemsmall

soyoucanhavetwo!

DoubleChocolateCrunchBarsMakes24servings

Prep.Time:25minutes CookingTime:2½–3¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

8Tbsp.(1stick)butter¾cupsugar

2eggs1tsp.vanilla¾cupflour

2Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoapowder¼tsp.bakingpowder

¼tsp.salt2cupsminimarshmallows

1cupchocolatechips1cuppeanutbutter,smoothorcrunchy

1½cupscrispyricecereal

1.Meltbutter.Stirinsugarandblendwell.

2.Beatineggsandvanilla.

3.Addflour,cocoapowder,bakingpowder,andsalt.Mixwell.

4.Greaseinteriorofslowcookercrock.Spreadbatterevenlyoverthebottomofthecrock.

5.Cover.BakeonHigh2½–3¼hours,oruntilatesterinsertedincenterofbarcomesoutclean.

6.Sprinkleminimarshmallowsoverbars.Coverandbakefor15minutesmore.

7.Turncookeroffandremovecrock.Setonawirebakingracktocool,uncovered.

8.Whenbarsarenearlyatroomtemperature,placechocolatechipsandpeanutbutterinamicrowave-safebowl.MeltonHighfor1minute.Stir.Microwavefor30secondsmoreifnotcompletelymelted.Stir.Microwaveagainifneeded.

9.Stircerealintomeltedchocolateandpeanutbutter.

10.Spreadcerealmixtureoverbars.

11.Refrigeratefor3–4hours.

12.Cutinto20bars(and4trianglesonthecorners)withasiliconorsturdyplasticknife.Yourbarswillhavefirmedges,andyou’llhavepreservedtheinteriorofyourcrock.

TIPTheminimarshmallowsmaytakealittlelongerthan15minutestomeltandbecomespreadable.Ilikeminemelty,andifyoudo,too,youmightwanttoswitchthecookertoLow,sothebrowniesdon’tdryout,andgive

themarshmallowsupto30minutes.

PhillyChippersMakes24servings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:2–2½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

16Tbsp.(2sticks)butter,softened8-oz.pkg.creamcheese,softened

¾cupsugar¾cupbrownsugar

1egg1tsp.vanilla¼cupmilk

2½cupsflour1tsp.bakingpowder

1tsp.salt12-oz.pkg.,or2cups,chocolatechips


2.Inalargemixingbowl,creamtogetherbutter,creamcheese,andsugars.

3.Addegg,vanilla,andmilk.Mixwell.

4.Inaseparatebowl,combineflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Blenddryingredientsintowet.

5.Foldchocolatechipsintobatter.

6.Pourintocrock.

7.Cover.BakeonHigh2½–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenterofchipperscomesoutclean.

8.Uncover.Removecrockfromcooker.Placeonwirebakingracktocool.

9.Whenchippersreachroomtemperature,cutinto20squaresand4trianglesinthecorners.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thinkofthisasabigchocolatechipcookie....It’severybitasdelicious!

MagicCookieBarsMakes24servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,melted1½cupsgrahamcrackercrumbs

14-oz.cansweetenedcondensedmilk6-oz.pkg.semisweetchocolatechips

1cuppeanutbutterchips1cupshreddedcoconut,sweetenedornot

1cupchoppednuts,yourchoice


2.Pourmeltedbutterintocrock.

3.Sprinklegrahamcrackercrumbsoverbutter.

4.Gentlypourcondensedmilkovertop,beingcarefulnottodisturbthecrumbs.

5.Inabowl,mixtogetherchocolateandpeanutbutterchips,coconut,andnuts.Sprinkleevenlyovermixtureincrock.

6.Cover.BakeonHigh2–3hours,oruntilfirm.

7.Uncover.Liftcrockontowirebakingrackandletcool.

8.Whenroomtemperature,cutwithasiliconeorplasticknifeinto20squaresand4trianglesinthecorners.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Anewtwistonthebelovedbarsmadewithstackedingredients.Thesenevergetold.

GooeyOatmealJumbleBarsMakes24servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

3cupsdryoatmeal,quickorold-fashioned1½cupsflour

1cupbrownsugar16Tbsp.(2sticks)butter,melted

¾tsp.salt½tsp.bakingsoda

10–12-oz.jarpreserves,yourchoiceofflavors


2.Combineallingredients,exceptpreserves,inabigbowl,mixingwell.

3.Scoopout1cupmixtureandreserve.

4.Pressremainingmixtureintobottomofcrock.

5.Spreadpreservesovercrumbcrusttowithin½”ofsidesofcrock(topreventburning).

6.Sprinkleeverythingwithreservedcrumbs.

7.Cover.BakeonHighfor2hours,oruntilcrustisfirm.

8.Uncoverandremovecrockfromcooker.Placeonwirebakingracktocool.

9.Whenroomtemperature,cutbarsinto20squaresand4trianglesincorners.

Agreatvariation—Askthekidsinyourlifewhatkindofpreservestouse.Oncethey’vemadetheirchoice,they’llbeonboardformixinguptheotheringredients.Justgivethemabigenoughbowlsotheycanreallywadein.

CrunchyGranolaBarsMakes24servings

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

2cupsshreddedcoconut,sweetenedornot1½cupsold-fashioneddryoats

1½cupsraisinsorCraisins®2cupsshelledsunflowerseeds

½cupsesameseeds¾cupunsaltedpeanutsorsoynuts

½cupminichocolatechipsorsnippeddriedfruit,likeapricotsorapples½tsp.salt

1cuphoney1tsp.vanilla

1cuppeanutbutter,smoothorcrunchy

1.Greasetheinterioroftheslowcookercrockwell.

2.Inagood-sizedbowl,mixtogethercoconut,dryoats,raisinsorCraisins®,sunflowerandsesameseeds,peanutsorsoynuts,chocolatechipsordriedfruit,andsalt.

3.Inaseparatebowl,blendtogetherhoney,vanilla,andpeanutbutteruntilsmooth.

4.Addwetingredientstodryones,thengreaseyourhandsandusethemtomixeverythingthoroughly.

5.Pressthemixturefirmlyintothecrock.

6.Cover.BakeonLow2–3hours,oruntilfirm.

7.Uncoverandsetcrockonbakingracktocool.

8.Whenroomtemperature,useasiliconorsturdyplasticknifetocutinto20squaresand4triangles.

9.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

TIPWrapacoupleoftheseandcarrythemwithyouifyou’regoingtobesqueezedforbreakfastorlunch.They’ll

giveyouenergyfortheday.

VienneseWalnutBarsMakes24servings


Pastry:8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,softened

3-oz.pkg.creamcheese,softened¼cupsugar

1¼cupsflour1cupchoppedwalnuts

6-oz.pkg.,or1cup,chocolatechips

Topping:1cupflour

¼tsp.bakingpowder¼tsp.salt

1½cupslightbrownsugar,packed4Tbsp.(halfastick)butter,softened

2largeeggs1tsp.instantcoffeepowder

1Tbsp.hotwater½cupchoppedwalnuts


2.Makepastrybycreamingtogetherbutter,creamcheese,andsugar.

3.Graduallybeatinflour.

4.Pressmixtureevenlyintobottomofcrock.

5.Sprinklewithwalnutsandchocolatechips.

6.Preparetoppingbysiftingflour,bakingpowder,andsalttogetherintoamedium-sizedbowl.

7.Creamtogetherbrownsugar,butter,andeggsinalargerbowl.

8.Dissolvecoffeeinhotwater.Addtocreamedmixture.

9.Graduallyaddflourmixturetocreamed.

10.Spoonovercrust,spreadinggentlytocover.

11.Sprinklewithwalnuts.

12.Cover.BakeonHigh2½–3hours,oruntilthetoppingfirmsupinthemiddle.

13.Carefullyremovecrockfromcooker.Placeonwirebakingracktocool.


TIPNo,thatteaspoonofcoffeepowderisn’tamistake.Itbringsadeeprichnesstothetoppingofthesewonderful

barswhosebaseisarichshortbread.Youwillfeellikeyou’reonaplazainaEuropeancitywhenyou’reeatingthese!

RaspberryAlmondBarsMakes24servings


1cupflour¾cupquickdryoatmeal

½cupsugar8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,softened

½tsp.almondextract½cupredraspberrypreserves

⅓cupslicedalmonds


2.Inalargebowl,combineflour,oats,andsugar.

3.Cutinbutterwithapastrycutterortwoknives—oryourfingers—untilmixtureformscoarsecrumbs.

4.Stirinextractuntilwellblended.

5.Setaside1cupcrumbs.

6.Pressremainingcrumbsintobottomofcrock.

7.Spreadpreservesovercrusttowithin½”oftheedges(thepreservescouldburniftheytouchthehotcrock).

8.Inasmallbowl,combinereserved1cupcrumbswithalmonds.Sprinkleevenlyoverpreserves,pressingdowngentlytoholdthealmondsinplace.

9.Cover.BakeonHighfor2½–3hours,oruntilfirmincenter.

10.Uncover.Liftcrockontowirebakingracktocool.


TIPWatchfortheraspberrypreservestooozeoutaroundtheedgesasthesebarsbake!

BananaPecanBarsMakes28servings


½cupchoppedpecans2cupsflour

2tsp.bakingpowder⅛tsp.cinnamon

2–3veryripebananas,enoughtomake1cupwhensmooshed¼cupshorteningatroomtemperature

1cupsugar2eggs

1tsp.vanilla

Glaze:½lb.(rounded1cup)confectionerssugar

1tsp.rumextractashy2Tbsp.waterororangejuice


2.Combinepecans,flour,bakingpowder,andcinnamon.

3.Usingafork,smooshripebananasinagood-sizedbowl,enoughtoequal1cup.

4.Creamshortening,sugar,andbananastogether.

5.Stirineggsandvanilla,mixingthoroughly.

6.Adddryingredientstowet,stirringuntiljustcombined.

7.Spreadbatterintogreasedcrock.

8.Cover.BakeonHigh2–2½hours,oruntiltesterinsertedincenterofBarscomesoutclean.

9.Uncover.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.

10.Whilebarsarecooling,makeglaze.Combineconfectionerssugarandrumextract.Stirinjustenoughwaterorjuicetomakeglazepourable.

11.Drizzleglazeoverbars.Thencutinto24squaresand4trianglesinthecorners.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Itookthesetoapicnicpotluck—andtheydisappeared.Theylookkindofbashful,but

maybeit’stherumextractintheglaze,mixedwiththearomaofbananas,thatdrawsattention.

NuttyApricotBarsMakes24servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quartoval

2eggs,divided12Tbsp.(1½sticks)butter,softenedanddivided

1tsp.bakingpowder1cupflour

1½cupssugar,divided1¼cupsquickoats

1cupapricotjamorpreserves2cupsshreddedcoconut,sweetenedornot

⅓cupchoppedpecansorwalnuts½tsp.vanilla

1.Combine1egg,8Tbsp.(1stick)softenedbutter,bakingpowder,flour,¾cupsugar,andquickoatsuntilwellmixed.


3.Pressbatterintobottomofcrock.

4.Spreadbatterwithjam.

5.Mixtogetherremainingegg,4Tbsp.(halfastick)softenedbutter,¾cupsugar,coconut,nuts,andvanilla.

6.Dropbyspoonfulsoverjam.Spreadouttocoverjamasbestyoucan.

7.Cover.BakeonHighfor2–3hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenterofbarscomesoutclean.

8.Removecrockfromcooker.Place,uncovered,onwirebakingracktocool.

9.Whenroomtemperature,useasiliconeorplasticknifetocutbarsinto20squares,with4trianglesinthecorners.

TIPUsuallythelidofthecookerdrawscondensation—whichyoudon’twanttodripontothebarsorcakesthat

you’rebaking.Sowhenyouremovethelid,doafastswoop,turningitquicklyupsidedownawayfromyourselfasyouliftitoffthecooker.

FrostyLemonBarsMakes24servings


Crust:2¼cupsflour

½cupconfectionerssugar16Tbsp.(2sticks)butter,melted

Filling:4eggs

¼cuplemonjuice2cupswhitesugar

¼cupflour1tsp.bakingpowder

3–4Tbsp.confectionerssugar


2.Preparecrustbycombiningflourandconfectionerssugarinagood-sizedmixingbowl.

3.Cutthebutterintochunks.Workintodryingredientswithyourhandsuntilwellblended.

4.Pressmixtureintobottomofcrock.


6.Meanwhile,preparefilling.Beateggsinthebowlwhereyoumadethecrust.

7.Addlemonjuiceandmixwell.

8.Inaseparatebowl,combinesugar,flour,andbakingpowder.Stirintowetsandbeatwell.

9.Pourfillingovercrust.

10.CoverandbakeonHigh1½–2morehours,oruntilfillingsetsupandisfirm.

11.Uncover.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.

12.Whenbarshavereachedroomtemperature,sprinklewithconfectionerssugar.Cutinto20squaresand4triangles.

13.Refrigerateuntilreadytoserve.


It’stheclassiclemonbars,doneinaslowcooker.Yourkitchenhasstayedcool,andyou’vebeenabletorunaquickerrandwhiletheywerebaking.

CherryCheesecakeBarsMakes24servings


Crust:6Tbsp.(¾stick)butter,softened½cuplightbrownsugar,packed

1cupflour¾cuptoastedalmonds1cupcherrypreserves

CheeseFilling:½cupsugar

8-oz.pkg.creamcheese,softenedandcutintochunks1egg

2Tbsp.milk½tsp.almondextract


2.Preparecrustbycreamingtogetherbutterandbrownsugar.

3.Blendinflourandalmonds,byhand,untilmixtureiscrumbly.

4.Setaside½cupcrumbs.

5.Pressremainingcrumbsintobottomofcrock.


7.Uncover.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingrack.Allowcrusttocoolwhileyoumixupthefilling.

8.Creamtogethersugarandcreamcheese.

9.Blendinegg,milk,andalmondextract.

10.Spreadcherrypreservesovercrust.

11.Dropfillingbyspoonfulsoverpreserves.Spreadfillingoutaswellasyoucanwithoutpullingupthepreserves.

12.Sprinklewithreserved½cupcrumbs.

13.Returncrocktocooker.Cover.ContinuecookingonHighfor1½–2hours,oruntilfillingisset.

14.Uncover.Removecrocktobakingracktocool.

15.Whenbarsareroomtemperature,cutinto20squaresand4triangles.Refrigerateuntilreadytoserve.

TIPYoucandoamazingthingsinaslowcooker,especiallyifyouaddingredientsinstages.Thefillingdoesn’tneedtobakeaslongasthecrust,soyouadditlater.Youhavetheconvenienceoftheslowcooker,buttheabilitytodomoredelicatedishesbystagingtheadditionofingredientsthatdon’tneedtocookaslong.

CrispsandCobblers

DeepDishFruityDelightMakes12–15servings


20-oz.cancrushedpineapple,drained21-oz.cancherry,apple,orblueberrypiefilling18¼-oz.boxyellowcakeorangelfoodcakemix

8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,melted½–1cupchoppednuts


2.Spreaddrainedpineappleoverbottomofcrock.

3.Spoonpiefillingevenlyoverpineapple.

4.Sprinkledrycakemixoverpiefilling.

5.Drizzlemeltedbutteroverdrycakemix.

6.Sprinklewithnuts.

7.Cover.BakeonHigh3½–4hours,oruntiltesterinsertedintocenterofcobblercomesoutclean.

8.Uncover,beingcarefulnottoletwaterfrominsideofliddriponcobbler.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.

9.Whenwarmorroomtemperature,sliceorspoonouttoserve.

Agreatvariation—Add1cupflakedorgratedcoconuttoStep6ifyouwish.

Any-Fruit-That-Makes-You-HappyCobblerMakes6–8servings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:1½–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-or5-quart

8Tbsp.(1stick)butter1cupflour1cupmilk

1cupsugar,orless,dependingonthesweetnessofthefruityou’reusing2tsp.bakingpowder

dashofsalt3–4cupsfreshfruit

1.Greaseinteriorofslowcookercrock.Thismixturewillfitinto3-,4-,and5-quartcookers,whicheveryouhave.Thecobblerwillbedeeperina3-quartthanina5-quart,ifthatmatterstoyou.

2.Meltbutterinamicrowave-safebowl.Stirinallotheringredientsexceptfruit.Mixthoroughly.

3.Spoonbatterintocrock,spreadingitoutevenly.

4.Arrangecut-upfruit,pittedcherries,orberriesontopofbatter.

5.Cover.BakeonHigh1½–3hours,dependingonthefruit.It’sfinishedwhenthemiddleissetandjuiceisbubblingattheedges.

6.Uncover,beingcarefulnottoletthecondensationontheinteriorofthecookerliddriponthecobbler.

7.Letcooluntilit’sthetemperatureyoulike.

Agreatvariation—Usewhateverfruitisinseason.Usemorethaniscalledforifyouwish.Youmayneedtocookitabitlonger,butthisrecipeishighlyflexible.

CobblerwithFreshCherriesMakes6servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2½–3½hours StandingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:4-quart

4cups(about2lbs.)pittedfreshcherries,sweetorsour⅓–¾cupsugar,dependingonhowsweetthecherriesare

1Tbsp.instanttapioca⅓cupwater

1Tbsp.butter

CobblerBatter:8Tbsp.(1stick)butter

1¼cupsflour1cupsugar

2Tbsp.bakingpowder½tsp.salt1cupmilk


2.Inagood-sizedsaucepan,combinepittedcherries,thelesseramountofsugar,tapioca,andwater.

3.Letstandforanhour,stirringnowandthen.Testthemixturetoseeifit’sthesweetnessyoulike.Now’sthetimetoaddmoresugarifyouwant.

4.Cookovermediumheatuntilboiling,stirringcontinuallytopreventstickingandscorching.Simmerfor5–10minutesstirringconstantly.

5.Removefromheat.Stirin1Tbsp.butter.

6.Tomakebatter,cutupstickofbutterintoslowcookercrock.TurncookerontoHighsobuttermelts.

7.Meanwhile,combineflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsaltinagood-sizedbowl.Whenwellmixed,stirinmilkuntilbatterissmooth.

8.Dropbatterbyspoonfulsevenlyovermeltedbutterincrock.Donotstir.

9.Spoonthethickenedcherrymixtureoverbatter.Donotstir.

10.Cover.CookonHighfor2–3hours,oruntilfirminmiddleandbubblyaroundedges.

11.Removelidcarefullyandswiftlysonodropsofwaterfromtheliddripontothecobbler.ContinuebakingonHigh30moreminutessocobblerbecomesdrierontop.

12.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.Whenwarmorroomtemperature,serve.

Agreatvariation—Youcanusecannedorfrozencherriesforthis.Ifcanned,cutthesugarbackandusethejuiceinsteadofthewaterthat’scalledfor.Ilovesourcherriesherebecauseofthetart-sweetcombination!

PeachesandPuddingCrispMakes8servings


5–6cupspeaches,freshorcanned½cuppeachjuiceorsyrup

2smallpkgs.instantvanillapudding,divided½cupbrownsugar

Topping:1cupflour

1½cupsdryoatmeal,quickorrolled½cupbrownsugar

8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,melted¾tsp.salt

2tsp.cinnamonreserveddryinstantvanillapudding


2.Combinepeaches,theirsyrup,2Tbsp.drypuddingmix,andbrownsugaringood-sizedmixingbowl.Setasideremainingdrypuddingmix.

3.Placeinslowcookercrock.

4.Combinealltoppingingredientsuntilwellblendedandcrumbly.Sprinkleoverpeachmixture.

5.Cover.BakeonHigh2½–3½hours,oruntilfirminmiddleandbubblyaroundtheedges.

6.Removelidcarefully,tiltingitquicklyawayfromyourselfsothatwaterfromtheinsideoftheliddoesn’tdriponthecrisp.

7.Continuebaking30moreminutessocrispdriesoutontop.

8.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.Servewhenwarmoratroomtemperature.

TIPIlikethecrisptobecrunchy,anditwon’tgetbrownontopinaslowcooker.SoIliketorunthefinisheddishunderthebroilerforjustaminuteortwotilit’sproperlybrownandcrunchy.That,againstthesoftpeaches

—yum!

PeachCobblerMakes8servings


3–4cupsslicedpeaches⅓cupsugar

¼cupbrownsugardashnutmeg

dashcinnamon8Tbsp.(1stick)butter

½cupsugar¾cupflour

2tsp.bakingpowder¾cupmilk


2.Mixtogetherinagood-sizedbowlthepeaches,⅓cupsugar,brownsugar,nutmeg,andcinnamon.Setasidetomacerate.

3.Meltbutter,orplaceinslowcookercrockturnedonHigh,andletitmeltthere.

4.Meanwhile,stirtogetherremainingingredientsinabowl—½cupsugar,flour,bakingpowder,andmilkuntilsmooth.

5.Whenbutterismelted,makesureitcoversthebottomofthecrock.Spoonbatterevenlyoverbutterincrock,butdon’tstir.

6.Spoonsugaredpeachesoverbatter.

7.Cover.BakeonHigh3–4hours,oruntilfirminmiddleandbubblyaroundtheedges.

8.Uncovercarefullysocondensationfrominsideofliddoesn’tdriponthecobbler.Removecrockfromcooker.Servewhenwarmwithmilkoricecream.

Somegreatvariations—Lovethisinthesummertime!Butit’salsogoodwithcannedorfrozenpeaches.Draincannedpeachesorthawfrozenonesbeforeaddingthemtothecrock.Thecobblerwon’tfirmupwellifyouaddthatextramoisture.

RhubarbCrunchMakes6–8servings


1cupflour,sifted(use½cupwholewheatand½cupwhiteifyouwish)¼cupdryoats,quickorrolled

1cupbrownsugar,packed8Tbsp.butter(1stick),melted

1tsp.cinnamon1cupsugar

2Tbsp.cornstarch1cupwater1tsp.vanilla

2cupsdicedrhubarb

1.Inagood-sizedbowl,stirtogetherflour,dryoats,brownsugar,meltedbutter,andcinnamonuntilcrumbly.

2.Setasidehalfthecrumbs.Patremainingcrumbsoverbottomofslowcookercrock.

3.Combinesugar,cornstarch,water,andvanillaina2-qt.microwave-safebowl,stirringuntilsmooth.

4.Addrhubarbtowater/sugarmixture.Microwave,covered,onHighfor2minutes.Stir.Cookanotherminute,oruntilmixturebecomesthickandclear,stirringfrequently.

5.Pourrhubarbsauceovercrumbsincrock.

6.Crumbleremainingcrumbsovertopofsauce.


8.Uncover.(Makesuretheliddoesn’tdripwaterontopofcrunchwhenremovingit.)BakeonHighanadditional30–60minutes,oruntilcrunchiscrunchyontop.

9.Removecrockfromcooker.Allowcrunchtocooluntilit’swarmorroomtemperaturebeforediggingin.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Tang-ilywonderful!

StrawberryRhubarbCrispMakes8servings


4cupsslicedrhubarb4cupsslicedstrawberries

¾cupsugar½cuporangemarmalade

3Tbsp.flour2Tbsp.(¼stick)butter,melted

Topping:½cupchoppednutsofyourchoice

¼cupdryoats,quickorrolled½cupflour

1tsp.cinnamon6Tbsp.(¾cup)butter


2.Inagood-sizedbowl,mixtogetherslicedrhubarbandstrawberries,sugar,orangemarmalade,andflour.

3.Pourintocrock.

4.Drizzlemeltedbutteroverfruitmixture.

5.Inaseparatebowl,maketoppingbymixingtogetherchoppednuts,dryoats,flour,andcinnamon.

6.Blendbutterintodryingredientseitherwithyourfingers,2knives,orapastrycutteruntilcrumbsform.

7.Sprinklecrumbsevenlyoverfruit.

8.Covercooker.BakeonHigh2½–3½hours,oruntilfirminmiddleandbubblyaroundedges.

9.Quicklyremovelid,swoopingitawayfromyourselfsodropsoninsideofliddon’tdriponthecrisp.Continuebaking30moreminutestoallowcrisptodryontop.

10.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.

11.Servecrispwhenwarmoratroomtemperature.

Agreatvariation—

Frozenstrawberriesarefineforthiscrisp—butIprefertothawthemfirstanddrainthemwellbeforeaddingthemtothecrock.Theberriesandrhubarbwillstillturnjuicyastheybake.

StrawberryCrispMakes6servings


1cupdryoats,quickorrolled1cupflour

1cupbrownsugar,packed8Tbsp.(1stick)butter

½cupsugar,orless4cupsslicedfreshstrawberries


2.Inagood-sizedbowl,combinedryoatmeal,flour,andbrownsugar.Cutbutterintochunksandworkintodryingredientswithyourfingers,2knives,orapastrycutteruntilcrumbly.

3.Inaseparatebowl,gentlymixtogetherslicedstrawberriesandsugar.

4.Dividecrumbsinhalf.Placehalfintobottomofslowcookercrock.Pressdowntoformcrust.

5.Spoonstrawberriesevenlyovercrust.

6.Scatterremaininghalfofcrumbsoverstrawberries.

7.Cover.BakeonHigh2–3hours,oruntilfirmincenterandbubblyaroundedges.

8.Removelidcarefullywithaswiftswoopawayfromyourselftokeepcondensationoninsideoflidfromdrippingontocrisp.ContinuebakingonHighanother30minutestoallowcrisptodryontop.

9.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.

Agreatvariation—Frozenstrawberriesworkinthisrecipe,too.It’sbesttoletthemthawandthendrainthemwellbeforespooningthemoverthecrust.

ApricotCrispMakes5servings


2¼lbs.freshapricots1¼cupsflour

¼cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans1¼cupssugar

pinchgroundclovespinchcardamom1tsp.cinnamon

12Tbsp.(1½sticks)butter


2.Cutapricotsinhalf,removestone,andplacefruitevenlyintocrock.

3.Inagood-sizedbowl,mixtogetherflour,choppednuts,sugar,cloves,cardamom,andcinnamonuntilwellblended.

4.Cutbutterintochunks.Usingeitheryourfingers,2knives,orapastrycutter,workbutterintodryingredients.

5.Whencrumbly,scatteroverapricothalves.

6.Cover.BakeonHigh3–3½hours,oruntilfruitistender.

7.Removelidcarefullyandquickly,tiltingitawayfromyourselftopreventcondensationoninsideoflidfromdrippingontocrisp.Continuebakinguncoveredforanother30minutessocrispdriesontop.

8.Removecrockandplaceonwirebakingracktocool.Servecrispwarmoratroomtemperature.

Agreatvariation—Trythesewithcannedapricots,too.Butdrainthemwellbeforeusing.Cutthesugarinhalfifthesyrupissweetened.

FreshPlumKuchenMakes6–8servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize3-or4-quart

4Tbsp.(halfastick)butter,softened¾cupsugar

2eggs1tsp.lemonzest

1cupflour1tsp.bakingpowder

¼cupmilksugar

2cupsfreshplums(about4medium-sizedones)1Tbsp.cinnamon

½cupbrownsugar

1.Inamixingbowl,beatbutterandsugartogetheruntillightandcreamy.

2.Beatintheeggsandlemonzest.

3.Inaseparatebowl,combineflourandbakingpowder.

4.Adddryingredientstowet.Addmilk,mixingwell.


6.Sprinklebottomandsidesofcrocklightlywithsugar.

7.Spooninbatter,spreadingitoutevenly.

8.Sliceplumsandarrangeontopofdough.

9.Indryingredientbowl,stircinnamonandbrownsugartogether.Sprinkleoverplums.

10.Coverwithslowcookerlid.BakeonHigh2–3hours,untilmiddleissetandjuiceisbubbling.

11.Removelidwithabigswoopawayfromyourselftopreventcondensationoninsideoflidfromdrippingontothekuchen.

12.Liftcrockoutofcookerandletkuchencooluntilwarmorroomtemperaturebeforeeating.

TIPIt’snotabadideatokeepafreshlemoninyourfridgeallthetime.Thenyoucanaddateaspoonofzesttoadessertlikethisone.You’llstarttoseepossibilitiesforusingfreshlemonjuiceinsaladdressingsorgrating

zestoverroastedporkandgrilledbeef.Oraddslicesoflemontoyourdrinkingwateranytime.

BlueberryCrinkleMakes6–8servings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-or4-quart

½cupbrownsugar¾cupdryquickoats

½cupflour,whiteorwholewheat½tsp.cinnamon

dashofsalt6Tbsp.(¾stick)butter

4cupsblueberries,freshorfrozen2Tbsp.sugar

2Tbsp.instanttapioca2Tbsp.lemonjuice

½tsp.lemonzest


2.Inalargebowl,combinebrownsugar,dryoats,flour,cinnamon,andsalt.

3.Using2knives,apastrycutter,oryourfingers,workbutterintodryingredientsuntilsmallcrumbsform.

4.Inaseparatebowl,stirtogetherblueberries,sugar,tapioca,lemonjuice,andlemonzest.

5.Spoonblueberrymixtureintoslowcookercrock.

6.Sprinklecrumbsoverblueberries.

7.Cover.Cook2–3hoursonLow,oruntilfirminthemiddlewithjuicebubblinguparoundtheedges.

8.Removelidwithagiantswoopawayfromyourselfsocondensationoninsideofliddoesn’tdriponthecrumbs.

9.Liftcrockoutofcooker.Letcooluntileitherwarmorroomtemperaturebeforeeating.

Agreatvariation—Whenblueberriesareinseason,Ibuya13-lb.box,pourtheberriesintopint-sizedcontainers,andfreezethem.Noneedtothawthemforthisrecipe.Ofcourse,freshcan’tbebeatinthiscrinkle.MylatestcrazeistoeatthiswithdollopsofGreekyogurt.

Old-TimeyRaisinCrispMakes12servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2½–3½hours StandingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

1lb.raisins2Tbsp.cornstarch

½cupsugar1cupwater

2Tbsp.lemonjuice

Crumbs:1¾cupsflour

½tsp.bakingsoda1cupbrownsugar

¼tsp.salt1½cupsdryoats,quickorrolled

12Tbsp.(1½sticks)butter


2.Inasaucepan,combineraisins,cornstarch,sugar,andwater.Cookuntilslightlythickened,stirringcontinually.

3.Removefromheat,stirinlemonjuiceandletcoolforanhour.

4.Preparecrumbsbycombiningflour,bakingsoda,brownsugar,salt,anddryoatsinagood-sizedbowluntilwellmixed.

5.Cutbutterintochunks.Workintodryingredientswithyourfingers,2knives,orapastrycutteruntilfinecrumbsform.

6.Dividecrumbsinhalf.Spreadhalfintobottomofslowcookercrock.Pressdowntoformcrust.

7.Spoonraisinmixtureovercrumbcrust.

8.Coverwithremaininghalfofcrumbs.

9.Cover.BakeonHigh2–3hours,oruntilfirminmiddleandbubblyaroundtheedges.

10.Removelidcarefullyandquicklysodropsofwaterfrominsidetheliddon’tdriponthecrisp.

11.Continuebaking30moreminutestoallowthecrisptodryontop.

12.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingrack.

13.Cutintosquares,orspoonoutofcrock,toservewhenwarmoratroomtemperature.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—ThisrecipemakesmethinkofGrandmabecauseshelovedraisindesserts.Theywere

alwaysavailable,andshehadquitealine-upofraisindishes.

TIPDon’tskipthelemonjuice.Itmakessurethecrispisn’tsuper-sweet.Addalittlemoreifyou’dliketoreally

tasteit.

SpicySweetAppleCrispMakes6servings


9crispbakingapples,peeledornot1cupflour1cupsugar

1tsp.bakingpowderpinchofsalt

1egg4Tbsp.(halfastick)butter

severalshakesofroasted,orothergourmet,cinnamondashortwoofcardamom


2.Sliceapplesintocrock,spreadingthemoutevenly.

3.Inagood-sizedbowl,mixtogetherflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.

4.Breakeggintodryingredientsandmixtogether.

5.Cutbutterintochunks.Usingyourfingers,or2knives,orapastrycutter,workintodoughuntilsmallchunksform.

6.Scatterchunksoverapples.

7.Sprinkleliberallywithroastedcinnamon.Addadashortwoofcardamom.

8.Coverwithcookerlid.BakeonHigh3–3½hours,oruntilfirminthemiddleandjuicesbubbleuparoundtheedges.

9.Removelidcarefully,tiltingitquicklyawayfromyourselfsonocondensationdripsonthecrisp.Continuebaking30moreminutestoallowthetoppingtocrispup.

10.Letcooluntilwarmorroomtemperaturebeforeserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Ifyou’dliketoshakeupthetraditionalapplecrispjustalittlebit,thisisawinner.

ApplePearCrispMakes8–10servings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:2–4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

3–4largeapples,unpeeledandsliced3–4largepears,unpeeledandsliced

½cupsugar,orless,dependingonhownaturallysweettheapplesare1Tbsp.lemonjuice

1Tbsp.flour

Topping:1cupflour

1cupbrownsugar⅔cupdryoats,quickorrolled(rolledhavemoretexture)

½tsp.cinnamon6Tbsp.(¾stick)butter


2.Inabigbowl,mixtogetherappleandpearslices,sugar,lemonjuice,and1Tbsp.flour.

3.Pourintocrock.

4.Inthesamebowl,mixtoppingingredients:flour,brownsugar,dryoats,andcinnamon.Thencutinbutterwith2knives,apastrycutter,oryourfingers.Whencrumbsthesizeofsmallpeasform,sprinkleoverfruitmixture.

5.Covercrock.BakeonHigh2–3hours,oronLow4hours,oruntilfruitisbubbly.

6.Thirtyminutesbeforeendofcookingtime,removelid(don’tletcondensationfrominsideofliddriponthecrisp),sothetoppingcandry.

7.Serveasis,ortoppedwithicecreamorinabowlwithmilk.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisyear-roundversatile.Weeatitforbreakfast,foraquicksupper,orforalate

afternoonoreveningsnackifwehaven’thadasubstantiallunchordinner.It’sdeliciouswarmorcold.

PuddingsandCustards

BananaBreadPuddingwithButterscotchSauceMakes10servings


5ripebananas,peeledandslicedincoins10cupsdicedwhiteFrenchbread,stale

5eggs3½cupswholemilk

¾cupbrownsugar,divided¼tsp.groundnutmeg

¾tsp.salt,divided2tsp.vanilla,divided

2Tbsp.darkspicedrum,divided4Tbsp.(½stick)saltedbutter

½cupheavycream

1.Inagreasedslowcooker,make2or3layersofbananaslicesandbread,startingwithbananaslices.

2.Inamixingbowl,whiskeggsuntiltheynolongerclingtothewhisk.

3.Addmilk,¼cupbrownsugar,nutmeg,½tsp.salt,1tsp.vanilla,and1Tbsp.rum.

4.Pourmilkmixturegentlyoverlayersincrock.Besurebreadcubesaresubmerged.

5.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untilbreadpuddingissetinthemiddleandedgesarebrowning.

6.Setasidewithlidofftofirmupwhileyoumakethebutterscotchsauce.Thepuffinesswillsinkdownabit.

7.Inamediumsaucepan,combinebutter,remaining½cupbrownsugar,cream,remaining¼tsp.salt,andremaining1Tbsp.rum.

8.Cookandstirovermediumheatuntilsauceisjustcomingtoagentleboil.Lowerheattokeepatalowboilfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.

9.Addremaining1tsp.vanillatosauce.Servewarmoverwarmbreadpudding.

TIPIusethisbutterscotchsauceforotherdessertsaswell—icecream,tapiocapudding,plainchocolatecake,and

soon.Keepitinthefridgeandwarmitslightlybeforeusingsoyoucanstirandrecombinethesauce.However,Isometimesstickaspooninthecoldsauceandjusttakealuxuriousmouthfulwhennooneis

looking....

AppleWalnutBreadPuddingwithWhiskeySauceMakes10servings


10cupsdicedstalebread,amixtureofkindsisfine2cupspeeled,choppedapples

5eggs3½cupswholemilk

½cupbrownsugar,divided1tsp.groundcinnamon

½tsp.vanilla½tsp.salt

½cupchoppedwalnuts,toasted3Tbsp.saltedbutter¼cupheavycream

2Tbsp.whiskey

1.Placehalfthebreadinagreasedslowcooker.Addalltheapplesasalayer.Coverwithremainingbread.

2.Inamixingbowl,whiskeggsuntiltheynolongerclingtothewhisk.Addmilk,¼cupbrownsugar,cinnamon,vanilla,andsalt.

3.Pourmilkmixturegentlyoverlayersincrock.Pushbreadcubesdownsotheyarecompletelysubmerged.

4.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hoursuntilslightlypuffyandliquidisabsorbed.

5.Sprinklewithwalnuts,pressinggentlyintothetendertop.

6.Setasidewithlidofftofirmupwhileyoumakethewhiskeysauce.Expectthepufftosinkdownasthepuddingsits.

7.Inasaucepan,combinebutter,remaining¼cupbrownsugar,cream,andwhiskey.

8.Stirandcookovermediumheatuntilitreachesagentleboil.Removefromheatandservewarmoverwarmbreadpudding.

ChocolateBreadPuddingMakes10servings


1Tbsp.butter10cupscubedwhitebread,preferablyheartyandpreferablystale

3½cupswholemilk5eggs

2tsp.vanilla¼cupsugar

½cupbrownsugar3Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoapowder

½cupsemisweetchocolatechips

1.Greaseslowcookerwithbutter.

2.Placebreadcubesinbutteredslowcooker.

3.Inamixingbowl,beattogethermilk,eggs,andvanilla.Addbothsugarsandcocoa.Whiskagain.

4.Pourmilkmixtureoverbread.Pushanyfloatingcubesdownintothemixture.

5.Sprinklewithchocolatechips.

6.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hoursuntilpuffyandliquidisabsorbed.

7.Servehot,warm,orchilled.Thepuffinesswillsubsideasthepuddingcools.

TIPStale,oreventoasted,breadmakesabettertextureinbreadpudding.Itsoaksupthecustardmorenicelyandgivesabetterflavor.Ifyou’restartingwithfreshbread,eitherallowittosituncoveredatroomtemperature

overnight,ortoastitlightly.Servewithcaramelsauceorfreshberries.

ClassicBreadPuddingMakes10servings


4Tbsp.(½stick)butter,melted10cupsdicedwhitebread,stale

⅔cupraisins5eggs

3½cupswholemilk⅓cupsugar

½tsp.vanilla1tsp.cinnamon

½tsp.salt

1.Pourbutterinslowcookerandswirlitaroundtogreasethebottomandupthesidesseveralinches.

2.Addbreadcubesandraisinstoslowcooker.Mixgently.

3.Inamixingbowl,whiskeggsuntiltheynolongerclingtothewhisk.Addmilk,sugar,vanilla,cinnamon,andsalt.

4.Pourmilkmixtureoverbreadmixture.Pushfloatingcubesdownintothemixturesotheygetacoating.

5.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untilliquidisabsorbedandthepuddingispuffyandbrowningattheedges.

6.Servehot,warm,orchilled.Expectthepufftosinkdownasthepuddingcools.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—“Pudding”seemslikeastrangenameforthiscomfortingdessert.It’slikeafudgypudding,

really,withthebreadturningintosomethingtenderandyetsubstantialasitbakes.Eatclassicbreadpuddingasitis,orserveacaramelsauceandfruitontop.

BreakfastCornbreadPuddingMakes10servings


4Tbsp.(½stick)butter,divided5cupscubedcornbread,toasted

5cupscubedbread1cupcooked,crumbledcountrysausage

2greenonions,diced¼cupchoppedredbellpepper

½cupcorn4cupswholemilk

6eggs¼tsp.driedthyme

½tsp.saltpepper,totaste

1.Use1Tbsp.buttertogreaseslowcooker.

2.Intheslowcooker,gentlystirtogethercornbread,bread,sausage,onions,peppers,andcorn.

3.Inamixingbowl,whisktogethermilk,eggs,thyme,salt,andpepper.

4.Pourmilkmixtureoverbreadmixture,pushingdownonbreadasneededsoitissubmerged.

5.Meltremaining3Tbsp.butteranddrizzleovertop.

6.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untilliquidisabsorbedandpuddingispuffy.Servehotorwarm(althoughthepuffinesswillsinkdownaspuddingsits).

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisatastytwistonthetraditionalbreakfastcasserole.Thecornbreadgivesexcellent

flavorandtextureandit’sahandywaytouseupleftovercornbread.

PumpkinCustardMakes6servings


1Tbsp.butter1½cupscooked,pureedpumpkin

⅔cupdarkbrownsugar3eggs,beaten

1cupheavycream1Tbsp.flour

1tsp.groundcinnamon½tsp.groundginger

½tsp.groundnutmeg¼tsp.groundcloves

½tsp.salt

1.Usebuttertogreaseslowcooker.

2.Combinerestofingredients,whiskingwell.

3.Pourintobutteredcrock.

4.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hoursuntilsetinthemiddle.Servewarm.

TIPMakethisintoapumpkinpiebylininga6-quartovalcrockwithpastryfora9”pie.Bringthepastryupthesides1–2”.Pourinthecustard.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hoursuntilset.Allowtocoolforeasier

slicingandserving.

RaspberryCustardMakes6servings

Prep.Time:15minutes CookingTime:3–4hours StandingTime:30–60minutesIdealslow-cookersize:4-quart

5eggs½cupsugar

½tsp.salt¾cupall-purposeflour

12-oz.canevaporatedmilk1tsp.vanillaextract

pinchcinnamon2Tbsp.butter

2cupsredraspberries,freshorfrozen,thawedanddrained

1.Beateggs,sugar,andsaltinmixingbowluntileggsnolongerclingtowhisk.

2.Addflourinthreeportions,whiskingwellaftereachadditionuntilnolumpsremain.

3.Whiskinevaporatedmilk,vanilla,andcinnamon.

4.Usebuttertogenerouslygreaseslowcooker.

5.Poureggmixtureintocooker.Sprinkleevenlywithraspberries.

6.CoverandcookonLowfor3–4hours,untilset.

7.Removelidandallowtocoolfor30–60minutesbeforeserving.Maychillbeforeservingaswell.

Agreatvariation—Ofcourseyoucanuseotherberriesinthiscustard,whateveryouhaveinthefreezerorfindtopick.

SpanishFlanMakes6servings


1cupsugar¼tsp.lemonjuice

3eggs14-oz.cansweetenedcondensedmilk

12-oz.canevaporatedmilk1tsp.vanilla

pinchsalt

1.Placesugarandlemonjuiceinslowcooker.

2.Withlidoff,cookonHighfor1–2hours,occasionallytiltingtheslowcookertomovesugararoundasitcaramelizes.Whenthesugarhasbrownedintoliquidcaramel,turnsettingtoLow.

3.Inamixingbowl,whisktogethereggs,bothmilks,vanilla,andsalt.

4.Pourgentlyandevenlyovercaramelinslowcooker.

5.CoverandcookonLowforanadditional2–3hoursuntilset.

6.Removelidfromcookerandallowflantocoolfor30minutes.

7.Runaknifearoundtheedgeoftheflan.Invertcrockoverrimmedplatter.Caramelshouldpoolaroundtheedgesoftheflan.Cutintoslicesandservewithextracarameldrizzledontop.

TIPThisisaneasywaytocaramelizesugar:lettheslowcookerdoitforyou!

MaplePotdeCremeMakes4–6servings

Prep.Time:10minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursChillingTime:atleast2hours StandingTime:about1hour

Idealslow-cookersize:6-quart

2eggyolks2eggs

1cupheavycream½cupwholemilk

1Tbsp.darkbrownsugar⅓cupgradeB(dark)maplesyrup

pinchsalt1tsp.vanilla

¼tsp.groundnutmegwhippedcream,forgarnish,optional

1.Inamixingbowl,beateggyolksandeggsuntillightandfrothy.

2.Addcream,milk,brownsugar,maplesyrup,salt,vanilla,andnutmeg.Mixwell.

3.Useabakingdishthatfitsinyourslowcooker.

4.Pourmaplemixtureinbakingdishandsetitinslowcooker.

5.Carefullypourwateraroundthebakingdishuntilthewatercomeshalfwayupthesides.

6.Covercooker.CookonHighfor2–3hours,untilpotdecremeissetbutstillalittlebitjigglyinthemiddle.

7.Wearingovenmittstoprotectyourknuckles,carefullyremovehotdishfromcooker.Setonwireracktocooltoroomtemperature.

8.Covertightlyandchillforatleast2hoursbeforeserving.Garnishwithwhippedcreamifyouwish.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Wantanimpressive,specialdessertwithverylittleeffort?Thisisit!Thetextureisluscious,

theflavorisdelightful,andyoucandressitupwithwhippedcreamandberriesoradrizzleofchocolatesauce.

SimpleEggCustardMakes6servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2–3hours ChillingTime:4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

2cupswholemilk4eggs

⅓cupsugar½tsp.salt

1tsp.vanilla

1.Placeingredientsinblender.Whipwell.

2.Dividebetween4–6ramekins,or6¼pintcanningjars.

3.Spacetheramekins/jarsoutinslowcooker.

4.Pourwaterinslowcooker,beingcarefultoavoidramekins,sowatercomesuphalfwayupthesidesoftheramekins.

5.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untilcustardisset.

6.Carefullyremovehotramekinsfromslowcooker—acanningjarlifterworksperfectlyforthis—andsetonwireracktocooltoroomtemperature.Chill,covered,foratleast4hoursbeforeserving.

TIPIfyoucangetyourhandsonreallyniceeggswiththedeepyellow-orangeyolks(usuallystraightfromthe

farm!),yourcustardwillshowthatlovelybutterycolor.Butofcourse,anyeggswillwork.

TIPIfyouuse¼pintcanningjarsformakingthisrecipe,youcaneasilytakethisdeliciousdessertwithyou.Just

screwonacanninglidandringandgo!Perfectforpicnicsandpackedlunches.

Agreatvariation—Addafewberriesorsomeslicedpeachesinthebottomoftheramekinsbeforepouringintheegg/milkmixture.

CrockeryChocolatePuddingMakes4servings

Prep.Time:15minutes CookingTime:3–4hours ChillingTime:4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-quart

½cupsugar3Tbsp.cornstarch

3Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoapowder1cuphalf-and-half

1¼cupsmilk1tsp.vanilla

1Tbsp.saltedbutter

1.Combineallingredientsingreasedslowcooker.Whiskwell.

2.CoverandcookonLowfor3–4hours,whiskingthoroughlytwice,untilpuddingisthickened.

3.Pourintoservingdishandchillatleast4hours,covered,beforeserving.

Agreatvariation—Ifyoupreferalesssweetpudding,use⅓cupsugar.

TropicalPineapplePuddingMakes8servings


20-oz.cancrushedpineapple,undrained11-oz.canmandarinoranges,undrained

2eggs,beaten½cupcoconutmilk3Tbsp.cornstarch

½cupsugar¼tsp.salt

zestandjuiceof1limetoastedgratedcoconut,optional,forgarnish

1.Combinepineappleandorangesinslowcooker.

2.Separately,whiskeggs,coconutmilk,cornstarch,sugar,salt,limezest,andlimejuiceuntiltotallysmooth.

3.Addeggmixturetofruitinslowcooker,mixingtocombinethoroughly.

4.CoverandcookonLowfor3–4hours,whiskingthoroughlytwice,untilthick.

5.Allowtositwithlidofffor30minutesbeforeservingwarm.Ortransfertoservingdishandchillforseveralhoursinfridgebeforeserving.

Agreatvariation—Maketropicalparfaitsbylayeringchilledpuddinginprettyglasseswithvanillawafersorsimilarcookies,whippedcream,toastedgratedcoconut,andslicedbananas.

VanillaBeanRicePuddingMakes8servings


6cupsmilk,2%orwhole1½cupswhiterice,uncooked

1cupsugar2Tbsp.butter,melted

½tsp.salt½tsp.groundcinnamon

1vanillabean1egg

1.Combinemilk,rice,sugar,butter,salt,andcinnamoninslowcooker.

2.Splitvanillabeaninhalfandscrapeseedsintomilkmixture.Dropinsplitbeanaswell.

3.CoverandcookonHighfor2–4hours,untilriceistenderandmostofthemilkisabsorbed.

4.Whiskegginasmallbowl.

5.Slowlyadd½cuphotricemixturetobeatenegg,whiskingconstantly.

6.Slowlypourrice/eggmixturebackintoslowcooker,whiskingconstantly.Whiskanadditionalminute.

7.Coverandallowtostand10minutes.

8.Pourhotpuddingintoservingdish.Servewarm,orchillfirstbeforeserving.

Agreatvariation—Add1cupraisinsinstep1.

TIPSteps4–6arecalled“tempering”theegg.Thisgentleintroductionoftheeggtothehotpuddinghelpstothickenthepuddingwhilekeepingthesilkytextureoftheegg.Puttingtheeggstraightintohotpudding

wouldcreatescrambledegg!

RaspberriocaMakes8–10servings

Prep.Time:10minutes CookingTime:3–6hours ChillingTime:2ormorehoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-quart

4cupswater½cuppearltapioca

3-oz.boxraspberrygelatin⅓cupsugar

2cupsfrozenredraspberries1cupheavywhippingcream

1.Inslowcooker,combinewaterandtapioca.

2.CoverandcookonLowfor6hoursorHighfor3hours,stirringtwice.

3.Stiringelatinandsugaruntildissolved.

4.Gentlystirinraspberries.

5.Pourintobowlandrefrigerateuntilchilled.

6.Useanelectricmixertobeatcreamintosoftpeaksinchilledbowl.Stirintochilledtapioca.Serve.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisalovely,refreshingpinkcloudinthesummer.Ihaveusedotherberrieswithsuccess

aswell.

VanillaTapiocaMakes8servings

Prep.Time:5minutes Cookingtime:3–6hours StandingTime:30minutesIdealslow-cookersize:3-or4-quart

4cupsmilk,preferably2%2eggs

⅔cupsugar½cuppearltapioca

¼tsp.salt1tsp.vanilla

1.Inslowcooker,whiskmilkandeggstogetheruntileggsnolongerclingtowhisk.

2.Addsugar,tapioca,andsalt.Mixagain.

3.CoverandcookonLowfor6hoursoronHighfor3hours,whiskingthoroughlytwice.

4.Addvanilla.

5.Removecrockfromelectriccookerandallowtosituncoveredfor30minutesbeforeservingwarm.Alternatively,transferpuddingtoservingdishandrefrigerateforseveralhoursbeforeservingcold.

TIPGreatwithfreshfruitontop,oranytoppingsyouenjoyonicecream.

StrawberryRhubarbSauceMakes6servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:3–4hoursChillingTime:2hours StandingTime:1hour

Idealslow-cookersize:4-quart

1½lbs.rhubarb,cutin½”piecespinchsalt

⅓cupwater½cupsugar

2cupsdicedstrawberries

1.Combinerhubarb,salt,water,andsugarinslowcooker.

2.CoverandcookonLowfor3–4hours.

3.Poursauceintoservingdish.Allowtocooltoroomtemperature.

4.Stirstrawberriesgentlyintosauce.Chillatleast2hoursbeforeserving.

TIPServeasisinsmalldessertdishes,orserveasasauceoverpoundcake,angelfoodcake,oricecream.

MochaPieMakes8servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2–3hours StandingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

crustfora9”pie2eggs

⅔cupheavywhippingcream1½cupssugar

3Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoapowder1Tbsp.instantcoffeegranules

4Tbsp.(½stick)butter,melted1tsp.vanilla

¼tsp.salt

1.Takerolledoutpastryandfititintoslowcookerasyouwouldlineapieplate,bringingitupthesides1–2”andgentlypushingitintothebottom.

2.Inamixingbowl,beateggsandcreamuntilmixturenolongerclingstowhisk.

3.Addrestofingredientsandwhiskwell.

4.Pourfillingintopreparedcrust.

5.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untilfillingissetinthemiddleandcrustisbrowning.

6.Removecrockfromelectricalunit,uncover,andsetasidetocoolfor2hoursbeforeslicingandserving.

Somegreatvariations—Iadorechocolateandcoffeetogether,sothispieisafavoriteofmine.However,Ibettherearewaystotinkerwithit:takeoutthecoffee,andputalayerofpeanutbutterbetweenthefillingandthecrust...addsomecinnamonandcayenneforaMexicanflair...orchopupsomeleftoverHalloweencandybarsandsprinkletheminthecrustbeforepouringinthefilling.

ChocolatePecanPieMakes8servings


pastryfora9”pie6-oz.bagchoppedpecans,about1⅓cups

4oz.bittersweetchocolate,chopped3eggs

1cupsugar6Tbsp.butter,melted½cupdarkcornsyrup

¼cupmaplesyrup1tsp.vanilla

¼tsp.salt


2.Inasmallbowl,tosstogetherchocolateandpecans.Sprinkleevenlyinpiecrust.

3.Inamediumbowl,whiskeggsandsugar.Addbutter,cornsyrup,maplesyrup,vanilla,andsalt.Whiskagain.

4.Pourfillingoverchocolate/pecansincrust.

5.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untilfillingissetandcrustisgettingbrowned.

6.Removecrockfromelectricalunit,removelid,andsetpieasidetocooltoroomtemperature,about2hours,beforeslicingandserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Althoughthisisaparticularlydecadent,deliciouspie,itisveryeasytomake.It’safavorite

ofmyextendedfamilyforholidaygatherings.

FamousPADutchShooflyPieMakes8servings

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours StandingTime:30–60minutesIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

pastryfora9”pie1cupall-purposeflour

½cupbrownsugar2Tbsp.butter,roomtemperature

⅓cupblackstrapmolasses⅔cupmildbakingmolasses

1egg⅔cupcoldwater1tsp.bakingsoda¼cuphotwater

1.Takerolledoutpastryandfititintoslowcookerasyouwouldlineapieplate,bringingitupthesides2”andgentlypushingitintothebottom.

2.Inamixingbowl,cuttogetherflour,brownsugar,andbuttertomakefinecrumbs.Measureandsetaside½cupcrumbs.

3.Inanothermixingbowl,combinebothmolasses,egg,andcoldwater.Whisk.

4.Separately,dissolvebakingsodainhotwaterandthenaddittomixture.Whiskagain.

5.Addcrumbstomolassesmixture.Pourintopieshellincooker.Sprinklewithreserved½cupcrumbs.

6.Cover,adding3–4sheetsofpapertowelsunderthelidtocatchcondensation.

7.CookonHighfor1½–2hours,untilpieispuffedabitandcenterisnotjiggly.

8.Uncoverslowcookerandremovecrockfromelectricalunit.Setasidefor30–60minutesbeforeslicingandservingpie.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—WelovethispiethetraditionalPennsylvaniaDutchway:forbreakfast!Butit’salso

deliciouswithaglassofcoldmilkandapeachonthesideinthemiddleofsummer.

MagicCoconutCustardPieMakes8servings


4eggs6Tbsp.butter,roomtemperature

½cupall-purposeflour2cups2%orwholemilk

¾cupsugar1tsp.vanilla

1cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut

1.Inablender,combineeggs,butter,flour,milk,sugar,andvanilla.Whip.

2.Stirincoconut.

3.Pourmixtureintogreasedslowcooker.

4.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untilsetinthemiddle.

5.Uncoverslowcookerandremovecrockfromelectricalunit.Setasidefor30–60minutesbeforeslicingandservingpie,orallowtocooltoroomtemperatureforatotallyfirmpie.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—The“magic”hereisthatthepieformsitsowncrust!Iliketoserveslicesofthispiewith

somefreshberriesorfruitsalad.

Double-CrustCherryPieMakes8servings


221-oz.canscherrypiefilling1tsp.almondextract

crustfor29”pies

1.Takeoneoftherolledoutpastriesandfititintoslowcookerasyouwouldlineapieplate,bringingitupthesides1–2”andgentlypushingitintothebottom.

2.Separately,stirtogetherpiefillingandalmondextract.Spoonintocrustinslowcooker.

3.Cutremainingcrustin1”strips.Layhalfthestrips½”apartontopofthepiefilling,pinchingtheendsgentlytothebottomcrustandremovingexcesslength.Laytherestofthestripstheoppositedirectioninthesamemanner.

4.CoverandcookonHighfor1½–2hours,untilcrustisfirmandgettingbrownandfillingishot.

5.Removehotcrockfromelectricalunitandsetasidetocoolfor30–60minutesbeforecutting.Foratotallyfirmpie,allowtocooltoroomtemperaturebeforeserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisit:theAmericanclassic!Cherrypieisaclassicbecauseit’sstraightforwardand

delicious,especiallyservedwithvanillaicecream.SometimesIjustcan’tresistandIputtriple-chocolateicecreamonmyslice.Definitelyspecial!

Open-FacePeachPieMakes8servings


1cupall-purposeflour⅓cupwholewheatflour

¼tsp.bakingpowder½tsp.salt

2Tbsp.confectionerssugar4Tbsp.(½stick)butter,roomtemperature

3cupsslicedfreshpeaches,anyjuicedrainedoff¼cupsugar

1tsp.groundcinnamon1egg

1cupplainGreekyogurt

1.Inamixingbowl,combinebothflours,bakingpowder,salt,andconfectionerssugar.Cutinbutterwithapastrycutteror2knivestomakefinecrumbs.

2.Presscrumbmixtureinslowcookertomakecrustthatcoversbottomandcomesup1–2”onthesides.

3.Distributepeachesovercrust.Sprinkleevenlywithsugarandcinnamon.

4.Inasmallmixingbowl,beategg.Addyogurtandstir.

5.Pouryogurtmixtureevenlyoverpeaches.

6.CoverandcookonHighfor1½–2½hours,untilyogurttoppingisfirmandcrustisslightlybrowned.

7.Carefullyremovehotcrockfromelectricalunitandremovelid.Allowpietorestfor30–60minutesbeforecuttingandserving.Foratotallyfirmpie,allowtocooltoroomtemperature.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—ThispieissimilartoonemymothermadewhenIwasachild.Ilovetherefreshingflavors

ofpeachandyogurttogether.

TIPYoumayusecannedpeachesinplaceoffreshones,butdrainthemverywell.

BlueberryGingerTartMakes8servings


1cupwholewheatpastryflour¾cupall-purposeflour

¼cupbrownsugar⅛tsp.salt

⅔cupbutter,chilled2Tbsp.freshlemonjuice,divided

3½cupsfreshorthawedanddrainedfrozenblueberries⅔cupsugar

4tsp.cornstarch1Tbsp.finelygratedlemonzest2tsp.mincedfreshgingerroot

1.Inamixingbowl,stirtogetherbothflours,brownsugar,andsalt.

2.Cutincoldbutterwith2knivesorapastryblender.

3.Remove1cupofcrumbsandsetasidefortopping.Toremainderinthebowl,add1Tbsp.lemonjuice.

4.Presslemoncrumbmixtureintoslowcookertomakeatartcrustthatcomes1”upthesides.

5.Separately,stirtogetherblueberries,sugar,cornstarch,remaining1Tbsp.lemonjuice,lemonzest,andginger.

6.Pourfillingintotartcrust.Sprinklewithreserved1cupcrumbs.

7.Coverslowcooker,ventinglidatoneendwithwoodenspoonhandleorchopstick.

8.CookonHighfor1½–2hours,untilblueberryfillingisthickenedandbubblingatedges.

9.Removecrockfromelectricalunitanduncover.Allowtocoolfor30–60minutesbeforeslicingandserving.

TIPThisisawonderfulcombinationofflavors.Bewarned,however,thatthesliceswillbegooeyandtender,so

don’texpectperfectpresentation.Buttheflavorwillwinyouover!

RhubarbCustardPieMakes8servings


pastryfora9”pie2eggs

1cupsugarpinchsalt

¼tsp.groundnutmeg2Tbsp.flour

⅔cupheavycream2½cupsdicedrhubarb


2.Inamixingbowl,whiskeggsuntiltheynolongerclingtothewhisk.

3.Addsugar,salt,nutmeg,flour,andcream.Whiskagainuntilnolumpsremain.

4.Placerhubarbincrust.

5.Poureggmixtureoverrhubarb.

6.CoverandcookonHighfor1½–2hoursoruntilknifebladeinsertedincentercomesoutclean.

7.Uncoverslowcookerandremovecrockfromelectricalunit.Setasidefor30–60minutesbeforeslicingandservingpie,orallowtocooltoroomtemperatureforatotallyfirmpie.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisismyfavoriterhubarbpie,sosimpleandsodelectable.

LemonSpongePieMakes8servings

Prep.Time:25minutes CookingTime:1½–2½hours StandingTime:1–2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

pastryfora9”pie3eggs,separated

¼tsp.creamoftartar2Tbsp.butter

1cupsugarfinelygratedzestof2lemons

juiceof2lemons3Tbsp.all-purposeflour

½tsp.salt1⅓cupsmilk


2.Beateggwhitesandcreamoftartarwithanelectricmixeruntiltheystandupinstiffpeaks.Setaside.

3.Inamixingbowl,creambutter,sugar,andeggyolks.

4.Addlemonzest,lemonjuice,flour,salt,andmilk.Beatagain.

5.Foldinbeateneggwhites.

6.Pourmixtureinpastry-linedslowcooker.

7.CoverandcookonHighfor1½–2½hours,untilmiddleissetandlightlybrowned.

8.Removecrockfromelectricalunitanduncover.Allowtocoolfor1–2hoursbeforeslicingandserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—ThisisMerle’sfavoritepie,anditmightbecomeyours,too!It’smucheasiertomakethana

classiclemonmeringuepie,butyougetthefluffytopandthewonderfulgooeylemonpart.

Quiches

ChickenandSpinachQuicheMakes6servings


pastryfor9”pie1cupchopped,cookedchicken

1cupshreddedSwisscheese½cupcooked,choppedspinach,drained(about⅓ofa10-oz.frozenpkg.,thawed)

¼cupchoppedonion2eggs

¾cupmayonnaise¾cupmilk

⅛tsp.pepper

1.Takerolledoutpastryandfititintoslowcookercrockasyouwouldlineapieplate,bringingitupthesides1–2”andgentlypushingitintothebottom.

2.Inagood-sizedbowl,mixtogetherchicken,cheese,spinach,andonion.

3.Spoonintocrust.

4.Insamebowl,stirtogethereggs,mayonnaise,milk,andpepperuntilsmooth.

5.Pouroverchicken-spinachmixture.

6.Cover.BakeonHigh1½–2hours,oruntilknifeinsertedintocenterofquichecomesoutclean.

7.Uncoverquickly,swoopinglidawayfromyourselfsonowaterdripsonquichefromtheinsideofthelid.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.

8.Letstand20–30minutes,oruntilfirm,beforeslicingtoserve.

CreamyGardenQuicheMakes8servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours ChillingTime:20minutesIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

pastryfor10”pie1lb.fetacheese,crumbled

1½cupsplainyogurt3eggs

1lb.zucchinigrated(noneedtopeel)4clovesgarlic,minced

4-oz.cangreenchilies,drained2–4Tbsp.mincedfreshdill,or2–3tsp.drieddill

2–4Tbsp.mincedfreshparsley,or2–3tsp.driedparsley2–4Tbsp.mincedfreshmint,or2–3tsp.driedmint

½cupchoppedpinenutssaltandpeppertotaste


2.Combinefeta,yogurt,andeggsinafoodprocessororblender.Processuntilwellblended.

3.Inamixingbowl,combinezucchini,garlic,chilies,dill,parsley,mint,pinenuts,salt,andpepper.

4.Pourcreamymixtureintovegetablesandherbs.Stirtogether.

5.Pourintopiecrustincrock.


7.Uncoverandremovecrockfromcooker.Placeonbakingrackforatleast20minutesbeforeslicingandserving.

TIPForadifferentlook,useyourmandolintoslicetheunpeeledzucchini.Andifyou’vegotbothgreenand

yellowsummersquash,you’llhaveabeautifulmixtureofcolorfulrounds.

Add-What-You-LikeQuicheMakes6–8servings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime1½–2hours StandingTime:20–30minutesIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

pastryfor9”or10”pie2cups(½lb.)gratedSwisscheese

½cupmilk½cupmayonnaise

2Tbsp.flour¼cupmincedonions

2eggs

Choose1optionalingredientlistedbelow:4oz.crabmeat

4oz.fullycookedham,cubed6stripsbacon,cookedandcrumbled

1½–2cupschoppedfreshspinach


2.Combinecheese,milk,mayonnaise,flour,onions,eggs,andyourchoiceofoneoftheoptionalingredientsinagood-sizedbowl.

3.Pourintopiecrust.


5.Quicklyremovelidbyswoopingitawayfromyourselftopreventwaterfrominsideofliddrippingontoquiche.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.


WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisaboutasaccommodatingarecipeasyoucanaskfor.Ittakescareofthoselittlebits

ofgoodfoodthatsomehowjustdon’tgeteaten.Ifyoudon’thaveenoughofone,youcanalwayscombineacouple.Andeventhoughbrownedgroundbeeforcookedandshreddedchickendidn’tmakeitontothelist,they’regreathere,too.

MediterraneanQuicheMakes6–8servings

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours ChillingTime:20–30minutesIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

pastrytomakea9”pie2–3Tbsp.oil

¼cupchoppedonion½asmalleggplant,unpeeledandcubedinto½”pieces(about2cups)

2mediumtomatoes,seededanddiced2Tbsp.choppedfreshparsley

¼tsp.driedbasilor¾tsp.choppedfreshbasil½cupcreamorevaporatedmilk

3eggs3Tbsp.gratedParmesancheese

¼tsp.mincedgarlic¾tsp.salt


2.Heatoilinskilletovermediumheat.Addonionandeggplantcubesandcookgently,justenoughtocookoffliquidfromtheeggplant.(Thisistokeepyourquichefromgettingwatery.)

3.Addtomatoesandcookafewminuteslonger,thistimetocookoffliquidfromtomatoes.Usingaslottedspoon,liftmixtureoutofskilletandintocrustincrock.

4.Inabowl,whisktogetherchoppedparsleyandbasil,cream,eggs,cheese,mincedgarlic,andsaltuntilwellblended.

5.Pourovervegetablemixtureincrock.

6.Cover.BakeonHigh1½–2hours,oruntilaknifeinsertedintocenterofquichecomesoutclean.

7.Uncoverquicklysonowaterdripsfromlidontoquiche.Removecrockandplaceonbakingracktocool.

8.Allowtostand20–30minutes,oruntilquichefirmsupincenterandcanbeslicedeasily.

TIPIalwayshaveacoupleofcansofevaporatedmilkinmycupboard.Evaporatedmilkissuchagreatstand-inforcream,whichIseldomhaveinmyfridge.AndIusuallyusethelow-fatvariety,whichdoesjustfinehere,

especiallybecausetheeggsandcheesehelpbringcreaminess.

SantaFeQuicheMakes6–8servings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours StandingTime:20–30minutesIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

pastryfor9”piecrust3cupsgratedMexicancheese

4eggs½cupmilk

4-oz.canchoppedgreenchilies,drained1½cupschoppedfreshtomatoes,deseeded


2.Spreadcheeseoverbottomofpiecrust.

3.Inamedium-sizedbowl,beateggsandmilktogether.

4.Stirindrainedchiliesandchoppedtomatoes.

5.Pourintopiecrust.


7.Uncoverswiftlybyswoopinglidawayfromyourselftopreventwaterfrominsideofliddrippingontoquiche.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.

8.Letstand20–30minutes,oruntilfirm,beforeslicingandserving.

TIPIt’sworththetimetode-seedthetomatoes.Ithelpskeepthequichefromgettingwatery,too.

AmishCornPieMakes6–8servings

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours StandingTime:20minutesIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

pastryforadouble-crust9”pie3cupsfreshorfrozencorn

2Tbsp.choppedonion,optional1½cupsdicedpotatoes,steamedormicrowaveduntiljusttender

3hard-boiledeggs,dicedsaltandpeppertotaste

2Tbsp.flourmilk

1.Takebottompartofrolledoutpastryandfititintoslowcookercrockasyouwouldlineapieplate,bringingitupthesides1–2”andgentlypushingitintothebottom.(Reservetoppartofpastryforlater.)

2.Combinecorn,onionsifyouwish,potatoes,andeggsinagoodsizedbowl.Pourintocrustincrock.

3.Sprinklewithsalt,pepper,and2Tbsp.flour.

4.Slowlypourinmilk,justenoughtobarelycoverthevegetables.

5.Fittoppastryoverfilling.Cutseveralslits(orinterestingshapes!)intotopcrusttoallowsteamtoescape.

6.Coverwithlidofcooker.BakeonHigh1hour.

7.Removecoverwithaquickswoop(youdon’twantwatertodriponthecrust)toallowtopcrusttodryoutandbakethrough.Continuebaking30–60minutes,oruntilmilkbubblesaroundtheedgesandtopcrustisdry.


9.Allowtostand20minutes.Thensliceandserve.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisatraditionalmealforthosehouseholdsthatgrowlotsofsweetcorn.Itissobasic

butsoabsolutelytastyandsatisfying.Ioftenmakeitmid-sweetcornseasonwhenwe’vehadlotsandknowthere’slotsmoretocome.

SpinachandTomatoQuicheMakes6servings

Prep.Time:20–30minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours StandingTime:30minutesIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

pastryfor9”pie2Tbsp.(¼stick)butter½cupchoppedonions

1tsp.mincedgarlic10-oz.pkg.frozenchoppedspinach,thawed1–1½cups(about6oz.)gratedSwisscheese

3eggs¾cupskimmilk

½tsp.salt1tsp.driedbasil3plumtomatoes

1Tbsp.breadcrumbs1Tbsp.Parmesancheese


2.Meltbutterinskillet.Stirinchoppedonionsandmincedgarlic.Sautéuntilveggiesjustbegintosoften.

3.Eithersqueezethemoistureoutofthethawedspinach,oraddittotheskilletandcookgently,stirringfrequently,untilwaterhasevaporated.

4.Stirtogetherspinachandsautéedveggies,gratedcheese,eggs,milk,salt,andbasil.Pourintopiecrust.

5.Slicetomatoesandlayslicesovertopoffilling.

6.Covercooker.BakeonHigh1hour.

7.Meanwhile,mixtogetherbreadcrumbsandParmesancheese.Atendoffirsthourofbaking,sprinklequichewithcrumb-Parmesancheesemixture.

8.Returncovertocookerandcontinuebakinganother30–60minutes,oruntilaknifestuckintothecenterofthequichecomesoutclean.

9.Swoopcoverquicklyoffcookersocondensationoninsideofliddoesn’tdriponthequiche.Removecrockfromcookerandsetonbakingracktocool.

10.Letstand30minutes,soquichecanfirmupbutisstillwarm.Thensliceandserve.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Whenouronedaughterwasincollege,shelivedinahousewithabunchoffriends.Oneof

thewomenmadethisquichewhenitwasherturntocook,andourdaughterbroughttherecipehomebecauseshelikeditsomuch.

Agreatvariation—Whenfreshspinachisinseason,youcanuseitinsteadoffrozenspinach.You’llneedabout1½lbs.freshspinachtostartwith.Washit(leavingsomeofthewaterdropletsonitforsteaminglater),chopit,andthenputitinagood-sizedkettleovermediumheatandcoverit.Cookgentlyforafewminutes,anditwillcookdowntoabout1½cups,orroughly9–10oz.Whenit’scooled,squeezeoutanyexcesswaterbeforeaddingtothequichemixture.

Mushrooms,Tomatoes,andOnionPieMakes6–8servings


pastryfor10”pie4springonions,slicedthin

½cuphalvedandde-seededgrapetomatoes½cupslicedfreshmushrooms

1Tbsp.oliveoil6-oz.containerplain,non-fatGreekyogurt

1⅓cupseggsubstitute1⅓cupsskimmilk

saltandpeppertotaste½cupshreddedlow-fatcheddarorColbyJackcheese


2.Sautéonions,tomatoes,andmushroomsinoliveoilinskilletfor5minutes.Drainonpapertowel.

3.Inamixingbowl,whisktogetheryogurt,eggsubstitute,milk,salt,andpepper.

4.Scatterdrainedonions,tomatoes,andmushroomsoverbottomofpiecrust.

5.Sprinklecheeseontopofveggielayer.

6.Poureggmixtureovertop.

7.Cover.BakeonHigh1½–2hours,oruntilknifeinsertedintocenterofpiecomesoutclean.

8.Uncoverswiftly,swoopingthelidawayfromyourself,makingsurethatnowaterdripsfromtheinsideofthelidontothepie.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.

9.Allowtostand20–30minutestofirmup,beforeslicingtoserve.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisletsthefreshveggiessing.Anddon’tmisshowlightitis,despiteitscreaminess.

FreshTomatoBasilPieMakes6servings


pastryfor9”pie1½cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese,divided

5plumor4medium-sizedtomatoes1cuplooselypackedfreshbasilleaves,plusadditionalleavesforgarnish

4clovesgarlic½cupmayonnaise

¼cupgratedParmesancheese⅛tsp.groundwhitepepper


2.Sprinkle½cupmozzarellacheeseoverbottomofpiecrust.

3.Cuttomatoesintowedges.Draininsinglelayeronpapertowelsfor10minutes.

4.Arrangetomatowedgesontopofcheeseincrust.

5.Inafoodprocessor,combinebasilandgarlic,processinguntilcoarselychopped.Sprinkleovertomatoes.

6.Inamedium-sizedbowl,combineremainingmozzarella,mayonnaise,Parmesancheese,andpepper.

7.Spooncheesemixtureoverbasilmixture,spreadingtocoverevenly.

8.Cover.BakeonHigh1½–2hours,oruntilknifeinsertedintocenterofpiecomesoutclean.

9.Uncoverquickly,swoopinglidawayfromyourselfsonowaterfrominsideofliddripsonthepie.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.


11.Garnishindividualservingswithfreshbasilleaves.

TomatoGaletteMakes2full-sizeor6appetizer-sizeservings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:1½–2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:round5-or6-quart

9”refrigeratedpiecrust,orafrozenone,oryourfavoritefrom-scratchone½cupricottacheese

¼cupgoatcheese,cubedorcrumbled2tsp.pesto,yourchoiceofflavors

¼lb.slicedtomatoes1egg,slightlybeaten

1.Greaseinteriorofroundslowcookercrock.

2.Rolloutpiedoughonalightlyflouredsurface.

3.Inasmallbowl,mixricottaandgoatcheesestogether.

4.Spreadovercrust,leavinga1½”border.

5.Spreadpestoovercheeses.

6.Arrangetomatoslicesontop.

7.Foldedgesofcrustoverfilling,pleatingasneeded,andleavingcenteruncovered.

8.Brusheggovercrust.

9.Usingawidespatula,liftgaletteupandintocrock.

10.Cover.BakeonHighfor1½–2hours,oruntilpiecrustbrownswellandfirmsup.

11.Uncover,swoopinglidquicklyawayfromyourselftopreventcondensationfrominsideofliddrippingonthegalette.

12.Allowtostandfor15minutes.Thencutintowedgesandserve.

TIPSincethisissoattractivebeforeit’scut,getsomeonetohelpyouliftitoutofthecookeruncut—eachofyouarmedwithabroadandsturdymetalspatula.Haveaplatterreadyandgentlylayitdowntogether!Incase

you’rewondering,lotsofkidslikethisdish!

MushroomQuicheMakes6–8servings


pastryfor9”or10”pie4Tbsp.(½stick)butter

1onion,chopped½lb.freshmushrooms,sliced1Tbsp.freshparsley,chopped

dashofsaltfreshlygroundblackpepper

3eggs½cuplightcream

1cupgratedcheddarcheese


2.Inalargeskillet,sautéonionsandmushroomsgentlyinbutterfor5minutes.

3.Removeskilletfromheatanddrainoffcookingliquid.

4.Stirparsley,salt,andpepperintosautéedveggies.

5.Inlargemixingbowl,beattogethereggsandcream.

6.Stirmushroommixtureintoeggsandcream.Foldincheese.

7.Pourintopiecrust.

8.Cover.BakeonHigh1½–2hours,oruntilknifeinsertedintocenterofcrustcomesoutclean.

9.Uncoverquickly,swoopinglidawayfromyourselftopreventwaterfrominsideoflidfromdrippingonquiche.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.

10.Letstand20–30minutes,oruntilfirminthecenter,beforeslicingandserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Rememberthevegetariansinyourlife,butalsothosewhocan’tgetenoughmushrooms.

ArtichokeParmesanQuicheMakes6–8servings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours StandingTime:20–30hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-quart

pastryfor9”pie½cupgratedParmesancheese,plusmoreforgarnish

14-oz.canartichokehearts,drainedandchopped1¼cupsshreddedSwisscheese

3-oz.pkg.creamcheese,softened½tsp.nutmeg

⅛tsp.salt1cup+2Tbsp.evaporatedmilk

3eggs


2.Sprinkle½cupParmesancheeseoverpiecrust.

3.Gentlysqueezeliquidfromartichokes,blotthemdryandchopfine.

4.ScatterartichokesoverParmesancheese.

5.ScatterSwisscheeseoverartichokes.

6.Insmallbowl,beattogethercreamcheese,nutmeg,andsalt.

7.Graduallybeatmilkandoneeggatatimeintocreamedmixture.Beatwellafteraddingeachegguntilfrothy.

8.Pouroverquichefilling.


10.Uncoverquickly,swoopinglidawayfromyourselfsonowaterfromtheinsideoftheliddripsonthequiche.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.

11.Letstand20–30minutes,oruntilquichefirmsup,beforeslicingtoserve.

12.SprinkleliberallywithParmesancheesebeforeserving.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Okay—aconfession.I’mnotabigartichokefan,butsomanypeopleare,thatIwantedto

offeranotherwaytousethem.Thisissocreamyandcheesy,thattheartichokessettleintothe

mixandthequicheisawonderfulcombinationofflavorsandtextures.Icutthechokesfairlysmall,butifyou’recookingforartichokelovers,keepthepiecesbigenoughsothattheyknowwhatthey’rebitinginto.

BroccoliQuicheMakes6–8servings


pastryfor9”pie3eggs

⅔cupchickenorvegetablebroth½cupheavycreamorevaporatedmilk

½tsp.salt¼tsp.Tabasco

¼cupgratedParmesancheese,divided2cupschoppedfreshbroccoli,divided

1cupgratedSwisscheese,divided¼cupslicedscallions,divided


2.Beateggswithbroth,cream,salt,andTabascoinabowl.Whenwellmixed,setaside.

3.SprinklehalftheParmesancheeseoverpiecrust.

4.SprinklehalfthechoppedbroccoliovertheParmesancheese.

5.SprinklehalftheSwisscheeseoverthebroccoli.

6.SprinklehalftheslicedscallionsovertheSwisscheese.

7.Repeatlayersofbroccoli,Swisscheese,andscallions.

8.Poureggmixtureoverall.

9.SprinklewithremainingParmesancheese.


11.Uncoverswiftly,swoopinglidawayfromyourselftopreventcondensationfrominsideofliddrippingonquiche.Removecrockfromcookerandplaceonbakingracktocool.

12.Letstand20–30minutessoquichecanfirmup,beforeslicingandserving.

Somegreatvariations—Ialmostneverhaveheavycreaminthehouse,butIkeepastockofevaporatedmilkinthepantry.AndIalmostalwayshavefrozenbroccoliinthefreezer,whichImicuntilit’sthawedwhenIwanttomakethis

deeplysatisfyingsupper.Really,thisquichefitssomanyoccasions—brunch,supper,ordinner.Pairitwithafresh-veggiesaladandgoodbread.

AsparagusQuicheMakes4–6servings


pastryfora9”pie3cupsfreshasparagus,cutinsmallpieces

2cupsshreddedsharpcheddarcheese1cupmayonnaise2tsp.lemonjuice


2.Inamixingbowl,gentlycombineasparagus,cheese,mayonnaise,andlemonjuice.

3.Spoonintopiecrust.

4.Cover.BakeonHigh1½–2hours,oruntilquicheisfirmincenter.

5.Swooplidoffquicklysonowaterfromtheinsideoftheliddripsonthequiche.


7.Allowtostand20–30minutes,oruntilfirmenoughtoslice.

TIPBecauseyoudon’tcooktheasparagusaheadofputtingintothecrock,itretainsitsfreshanddistinctive

flavor.Ifyouwanttheasparagustostandfrontandcenter,useamildercheddarsoitdoesn’tcompeteflavor-wise.

BreakfastTorteMakes8servings


28-oz.pkgs.refrigeratedcrescentrolls4eggs

1lb.cooked,crumbledsausage¾cupshreddedmozzarella

¼cupcrumbledfeta2greenonions,chopped

¾cuphalvedgrapetomatoes½tsp.driedbasil

1.Take1packageofdoughandpressitintobottomofgreasedslowcooker.

2.Sprinklewithsausage,mozzarella,greenonions,tomatoes,andthenfeta.Donotmix.

3.Inabowl,beateggsandbasiltogether.

4.Pourevenlyoverlayersinslowcooker.

5.Takeremainingpackageofdoughandflattenitintotheshapeoftheslowcooker.Layitontopoftortetomakeafinallayer.

6.CoverandcookonHighfor3–4hoursuntildoughispuffyandeggsareset.

TIPVarytheveggiesandmeataccordingtowhatyourfamilylikesandwhatyouhaveonhand.

YeastBreads

DailyBreadMakesone9”loaf

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursRisingTime:1hour Idealslow-cookersize:6-quart

1½cupswholewheatflour,divided2tsp.instantyeast

1tsp.salt3Tbsp.honey

1Tbsp.oil,plusalittlemoreforthebowl¾cupwarmwater

1½cupsunbleachedall-purposeflour

1.Inmixingbowl,combine1cupwholewheatflour,yeast,salt,honey,oil,andwarmwater.Beatwellfor1minute.

2.Stirinremaining½cupwholewheatflourandgraduallyaddtheall-purposeflouruntilathickdoughisforming.

3.Kneadbyhandfor5minutes.

4.Pouralittleoiloverthedoughandbowl,turningballofdoughtogreaseallsides.Coverwithdampkitchentowelandsetinwarmplacetoriseuntildoubled,about1hour.

5.Oncounterorboard,pressdoughflatwithhandsorrollingpin.Rollupintoloaf,tuckingendsunderandpinchingbottomseamsecurely.

6.Placeloafingreasedloafpan,seam-sidedown.Setpanonmetaltrivetorjarringinslowcooker.

7.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,oruntiltopisfirm,breadispullingawayfromthesidesofthepan,andaninstant-readthermometerinsertedinmiddleofloafregisters200°.

8.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,removepanfromcooker.Turnloafoutontowirerackandallowtocoolbeforeslicing.

Agreatvariation—Thisisabasicwholewheatbreadwithexcellentflavor.Youcanincreasetheamountofwholewheatflouranddecreasethewhiteflour,butconsideradding1–2tsp.vitalwheatglutentokeepthebreadlightandwillingtorise.

CrockeryOatmealBreadMakesone9”loaf

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:2–3hours StandingTime:30minutesRisingTime:1hour Idealslow-cookersize:6-quart

½cuprolledoats1¼cupswholewheatflour,divided

¼cupbrownsugar1½tsp.salt

1Tbsp.butter1cupboilingwater

1½tsp.instantyeast1½cupsunbleachedall-purposeflour,divided

1Tbsp.oil

1.Inamixingbowl,combineoats,¼cupwholewheatflour,brownsugar,salt,butter,andboilingwater.Setasidetocooltoroomtemperature,about30minutes.

2.Stiryeastintolukewarmmixture.Stirinremaining1cupwholewheatflour.

3.Add1cupall-purposeflour.Begintoknead,addingremaining½cupgraduallyasneededtomakedough.Kneadfor5minutes.

4.Pouroiloverdoughandbowl,turningdoughballtogreaseallsides.Coverwithdampkitchentowelandsetinwarmplacetoriseuntildoubled,about1hour.


6.Placeloafingreasedloafpan.Setpanonmetaltrivetorjarringinslowcooker.

7.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,oruntiltopisfirm,loafispullingawayfromsidesofpan,andinstant-readthermometerinsertedinmiddleofloafregisters200°.


WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisbreadiswonderfultoastedforbreakfast.It’salsooneofmyfavoritegiftstotaketo

newneighborsbecausefreshhomemadebreadissuchatreat.

ArtisanBreadintheCrockMakesone9”loaf

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime2–3hours RisingTime:14–26hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

2cupswholewheatflour2cupsunbleachedall-purposeflour

1¼tsp.salt¼tsp.instantyeast

2cupswarmwater,divided3Tbsp.coarsecornmeal,divided

1.Inalargebowlwithatight-fittinglid(oruseplasticwrap)mixflours,salt,andyeast.

2.Add1½cupswater.Mix.Addmorewatergradually,upto2cups,untilawetdoughisformed,likeverythickmud.

3.Covertightlyandsetinadarkplaceatroomtemperatureforatleast12hoursandnotmorethan24hours.

4.Greasealargesquareofparchmentpaperandplaceinslowcooker.Sprinklewith2Tbsp.cornmeal.

5.Pourandprodthedoughoutofthebowlontothecornmeal-sprinkledparchmentinthecooker.

6.Sprinklewithremaining1Tbsp.cornmeal.

7.Coverandallowtorestfor2–3hours.

8.TurnslowcookerontoHighandbakefor2–3hours,untiltopisfirmandinstant-readthermometerinsertedinmiddleofloafregisters200°.

9.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,liftparchmentwithloafoutofslowcooker.Setonwireracktocoolbeforeslicing.

Somegreatvariations—Youcanexperimentwithaddingolives,driedtomatoes,orherbsbeforeplacingintheslowcooker.

TIPThelongrisereplacesthekneadingandthesmallpinchofyeastgivestheloafalessyeastytaste,that

“artisan”flavorandholesthatIlove.Usingtheslowcookermeansthattheloafwillbeabitflatterthanonebakedinatraditionaloven,butIamtotallywillingtotradethatfortheconvenience.

DarkRyeBreadMakesone9”loaf


1Tbsp.instantyeast2Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoapowder

1tsp.carawayseeds2Tbsp.blackstrapmolasses

1Tbsp.sugar½tsp.salt

1Tbsp.oil,plusmoreforbowl1cupwater

2cupsall-purposeunbleachedflour,+1Tbsp.,optional,forsprinkling1½cupswhole-grainryeflour

1.Inmixingbowl,combineyeast,cocoapowder,carawayseeds,molasses,sugar,salt,oil,water,andall-purposeflour.Beatfor1minute.

2.Addryeflourgradually,firststirringandthenusinghandstomakeastiffdough.

3.Kneadfor5minutes.

4.Pouroiloverdoughandbowl,turningdoughballtogreaseallsides.Coverwithdampkitchentowelandsetinwarmplacetoriseuntildoubled,about1hour.

5.Oncounterorboard,pressdoughflatwithhands.Tuckedgesundertoformaroundoroblongloaf.

6.Placeloafincenteroflargesquareofparchmentpaperandgentlyliftitintotheslowcooker.

7.Withasharpknife,slashanXintheloafabout½”deep.Sprinklewith1Tbsp.flourifyouwish.

8.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untiltopisfirmandinstant-readthermometerinsertedinmiddleofloafregisters200°.TheXwillhavedramaticallyopeneduptomakearustic-lookingloaf.

9.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,removepaperwithloaffromcooker.Setonwirerackandallowtocoolbeforeslicing.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—DarkryebreadmakesexcellentgrilledReubensandwiches.ItalsoisniceaspartofSunday

supperlikeIrememberfromavisittoGermany:aplatterofslicedmeatandcheese,some

pickles,andbreadformakingopen-facedsandwiches.

EnglishMuffinLoafMakesone9”loaf


2½cupsunbleachedall-purposeflour,divided1Tbsp.instantyeast

1Tbsp.sugar1tsp.salt

¼tsp.bakingsoda1cupwarmmilk

1Tbsp.coarsecornmeal

1.Inamixingbowl,combine1cupflour,yeast,sugar,salt,bakingsoda,andwarmmilk.

2.Beatwithelectricmixerfor3minutes,scrapingbowloccasionally.

3.Stirinremaining1½cupsflourtomakeastiffbatter.

4.Greaseloafpan.Sprinklewithcornmeal.

5.Pourbatterinpreparedpan.Coverwithkitchentowelandsetasidefor1hourtorise.

6.Placerisenloafonmetaltrivetorjarringinslowcooker.

7.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untilloafisfirmontopandinstant-readthermometerinsertedinmiddleofloafregisters200°.


WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisagreatstartingrecipeforbeginningbreadbakersbecausethemixerdoesthe

kneading.Itreatslicesofthisbreadjustlikestore-boughtEnglishmuffins.

TomatoHerbBreadMakesone9”loaf


¾cuppeeled,choppedtomatoes(cannedarefine)1tsp.drieddillweed

½tsp.driedbasil¼tsp.driedoregano

1tsp.salt1Tbsp.honey

1Tbsp.meltedbutter2tsp.instantyeast

2½cupsunbleachedall-purposeflouralittleoilforthebowl

1.Infoodprocessororblender,pureetomatoes,dill,basil,oregano,salt,honey,and1Tbsp.butter.

2.Pourmixtureintomixingbowl.Addyeast.Stir.

3.Graduallyaddflour,stirringandthenkneadingbyhandtoformasmoothdough.

4.Kneadfor5minutes.Pouralittleoilondoughandbowl,turningballofdoughtogreaseallsides.

5.Coverwithadampkitchentowelandsetasideinawarmspottorisefor1houroruntildoubled.


7.Placeloafingreasedloafpan.Setpanonmetaltrivetorjarringinslowcooker.

8.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,oruntiltopisfirm,loafispullingawayfromsidesofpan,andinstant-readthermometerinsertedinmiddleofloafregisters200°.


WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisismyhands-downfavoritebreadtouseingrilledcheesesandwiches.Oneofmy

friendsusesitfortomato,basil,andmozzarellagrilledcheesesandwichesinthesummer.Andthisisdefinitelyasummer-friendlyrecipesincetheslowcookerwon’theatupthehouseliketheovenwould!

ZucchiniSandwichBunsMakes12rolls


1½cupsshreddedzucchini⅓cupwarmwater⅓cupwarmmilk

3Tbsp.oil2Tbsp.instantyeast

⅓cupsugar2tsp.salt

1cupwholewheatflour3cupsunbleachedall-purposeflour,divided

1.Inamixingbowl,combinezucchini,water,milk,oil,yeast,sugar,salt,andwholewheatflour.Donotpouroffanyliquidfromzucchini.

2.Addunbleachedflouracupatatime,stirringuntilsoftdoughforms.

3.Knead5minutes.Thedoughwillbesticky,butpersevere!

4.Pouralittleoilondoughandbowl,turningdoughballtogreaseit.Coverwithdampkitchentowelandsetasidetoriseuntildoubled,about1hour.

5.Dividedoughinto12pieces.Pressandrollthemintoballs.

6.Greasealargesquareofparchmentpaperandtuckitintotheslowcooker.

7.Placerollsinsideslowcooker.

8.CoverandcookonHighfor1½–3hours,checkingat1½hoursbygentlypullingaparttworollsinthemiddleandcheckingtomakesuretheyarenotdoughyyet.

9.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,liftparchmentwithrollsoutofcooker.Setitonwireracktocool.

TIPSeparaterollsandkeeptightlycoveredatroomtemperaturefor2days,orwraptightlyandfreeze.Theyare

excellentforhamburgers,sloppyjoes,orsandwiches.

Granny’sPotatoRollsMakes8servings

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:1½–2½hoursRisingTime:1½hours Idealslow-cookersize:6-quart

1smallpotato,tomake½cupmashedpotato1cupwarmmilk

4Tbsp.(½stick)butter,roomtemperature⅓cupsugar

1cupwholewheatflour1Tbsp.instantyeast

1tsp.salt1egg,beaten

3cupsunbleachedall-purposeflour,divided

1.Peelthepotatoanddice.Cookinmicrowaveorinsaucepanonstovetopwith2–3Tbsp.wateruntilsoft.Beatandmashwelltomakeverysmoothmashedpotato.

2.Combinewarmmashedpotatowithmilk,butter,sugar,wholewheatflour,andyeast.Coverwithkitchentowelandsetasidefor30minutes.

3.Stirinsalt,egg,and1cupall-purposeflour.Graduallyaddupto2cupsmoreofunbleachedflour,stirringtomakesoftdough.

4.Kneaddoughfor3–5minutes.Itwillbestickyandsoft,butthatwillmaketenderrolls,sobepatient!

5.Pouralittleoilondoughandbowl,turningballofdoughuntilallsidesaregreased.Coverwithdampkitchentowelandsetasidetoriseuntildouble,about1hour.

6.Dividedoughinto8–10pieces.Shapeintoballs.

7.Greasealargesquareofparchmentandtuckitintoslowcooker.Spacerollsevenlyonparchmentincooker.

8.CoverandcookonHighfor1½–2½hours,checkingtoseeifrollsaredonebypullingaparttwointhecentertomakesuretheyarenotdoughyyet.

9.Wearingovenglovestoprotectyourknuckles,removeparchmentwithrollsfromslowcooker.Setonwireracktocool.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisrecipeiscourtesyofmyfriend,whosegrandmotherusedthisdoughtomakelotsof

varietiesofsweettreats.Ijuststickwiththesedinnerrollsbecausetheyaresogoodand

simple.

Pizzas

Deep-DishPepperoniPizzaMakes4servings

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:2½hoursRisingTime:about1hour Idealslow-cookersize:6–quart

½cupunbleachedall-purposeflour½cupwholewheatbreadflour

½tsp.instantyeast½tsp.salt

2Tbsp.oliveoil,divided⅓cupwarmwater

½cupthickpizzasauce1cupshreddedmozzarellacheese3oz.slicedpepperoni,ortotaste

½tsp.driedbasil

1.Inamediummixingbowl,combineflours,yeast,salt,1Tbsp.oliveoil,andwater.Stirtoformashaggydough.

2.Kneadforseveralminutesuntilastiffdoughforms.Kneadintoaball.

3.Pourinremaining1Tbsp.oliveoilandgreasetheballandthebowl.Coverwithaclothandsetasideinawarmplaceforapproximately1hour.

4.After1hour,greaseslowcooker.

5.Removeballofdoughtocounter.Rolloutwitharollingpinintoalargeovalthatislargerbyafewinchesthanslowcooker.

6.Liftthedoughintotheslowcookerandgentlypullitandshapeitsothatthedoughlinesthecrockandcomesup2–3”onthesides.

7.Cookfor1½hoursonHigh,uncovered.Doughshouldbefirmandgettingbrownatedges.

8.Spreadpizzasauceonthefloorofthedough.Sprinklewithcheese.Layeronpepperoni.Sprinklewithbasil.

9.CookanadditionalhouronHigh,withlidplacedbackoncookerandventedwithawoodenspoonhandleorchopstickatoneend.Toppingsshouldbehotthroughandthecheesemelted.

TIPUsealargespatulatocoaxthepizzaoutofthecookerontoaplatter,thencutitintoslices.Oruseaplasticor

siliconeknifetoslicethepizzadirectlyintheslowcookerandliftouttheslicesonebyone.

ArtisanPizzaintheCrockMakes2–4servings

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:2½hoursRisingTime:6–8hours Idealslow-cookersize:6quart

1cupunbleachedwhitebreadflour⅛tsp.instantyeast

¼tsp.salt⅓cupwater

1–2Tbsp.coarsecornmeal⅓cupthickpizzasaucehandfulspinachleaves

4oz.slicedsmokedGouda2garliccloves,chopped

1.Inabowlwithalid,mixflour,yeast,salt,andwater.Thedoughshouldbeshaggyandonthedryside.Coverbowltightlyandsetasideinawarmplacefor6–8hours.

2.Lightlygreaseslowcooker.Sprinklebottomofslowcookerwithcornmealtohelppreventsticking.

3.Takeballofdoughinhandandstretchitgentlytoformaroughoval,slightlylargerthantheflooroftheslowcooker.Thedoughwillbestickyandyoucanflouritlightlyforeasierhandling.

4.Placestretcheddoughincrocksothatitcomesupthesides1”.

5.Withthelidoff,cookthecrustonHighfor1½hours,untilcrustisfirmandbrowningatedges.

6.Smooththepizzasauceoverthefloorofthecrust.Spreadspinachleavesoverthesauceinanevenlayer,toppingwithalayerofGoudaslices.Sprinklewithchoppedgarlic.

7.Placethelidonthecookerwithawoodenspoonhandleorchopstickventingitatoneend.

8.Cookforanhour,untilspinachleavesarewiltedandcheeseismelted.

9.Slipawidespatulaunderthepizzaandremoveittoacuttingboardtoslice.

TIPThelongriseofthisdoughtakestheplaceofkneadingandthetinybitofyeastmakesittastemorelike

pizzeriadough.Ifyoumisjudgedyourtime,simplypopthecoveredbowlofdoughinthefridgeafteritslongrise.Itcankeepforupto3days—justbringittoroomtemperatureagainbeforetryingtostretchitintoan

oval.

Cheese-StuffedPizzaMakes6servings

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:4hours StandingTime:20minutesIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

11-or13-oz.pkg.refrigeratedpizzadough1½cupsshreddedmozzarella,divided

½cupthickpizzasauce1cuporlessfavoritepizzatoppingssuchaschoppedveggiesorcookedmeat

1.Dividedoughinhalf.Rolland/orstretcheachpieceofdoughintoanovaltomatchthesizeofthebottomofthecrock.

2.Place1doughovalingreasedslowcooker,pushingandstretchingitouttotheedges.Sprinklewith½cupmozzarella.

3.Placetheotherdoughovalontopofthecheese,stretchingittotheedgesofthecrock.

4.Cook,uncovered,for1houronHigh.Doughshouldbepuffyandgettingbrownatedges.

5.Spreadpizzasauceontop.Sprinklewithremaining1cupcheeseandanytoppingsyouwish.

6.Placelidoncookerwithchopstickorwoodenspoonhandleventingitatoneend.

7.CookonHighforanadditionalhour,untiltoppingsareheatedthrough.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Kidsareespeciallyfondofthischeesygoodness!

WhitePizzaintheCrockMakes4servings

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

½cup+1Tbsp.unbleachedall-purposeflour,divided½cupwholewheatbreadflour

½tsp.instantyeast½tsp.salt

2Tbsp.oliveoil,divided⅓cupwarmwater

⅔cupcottagecheese1garlicclove

2Tbsp.gratedParmesancheese1cuploosefreshspinachleaves2Tbsp.choppedolivesofchoice

1tsp.driedbasil

1.Inamediummixingbowl,combine½cupall-purposeflour,wholewheatflour,yeast,salt,1Tbsp.oliveoil,andwater.Stirtoformashaggydough.

2.Kneadforseveralminutesuntilastiffdoughforms.Kneadintoaball.

3.Pourinremaining1Tbsp.oliveoilandgreasetheballandthebowl.Coverwithadampclothandsetasideinawarmplaceforapproximately1hour.

4.Makethewhitesauce.Placecottagecheese,garlicclove,Parmesan,and1Tbsp.all-purposeflourinfoodprocessororblender.Processuntilsmooth.Setaside.

5.Placeballofdoughoncounter.Rolloutwitharollingpinintoalargeovalthatislargerbyafewinchesthanslowcooker.

6.Liftthedoughintogreasedslowcookerandgentlypullitandshapeitsothatthedoughlinesthecrockandcomesup2–3”onthesides.

7.Cookfor2hoursonHigh,uncovered.Doughshouldbefirmandgettingbrownatedges.

8.Spreadspinachleavesevenlyoverdough.Dollopandspreadwhitesauceoverspinachleaves.Sprinklewithchoppedolivesandbasil.

9.Covercookerwithlidandventlidatoneendwithawoodenspoonhandleorchopstick.

10.CookanadditionalhouronHigh,untilspinachiswiltedandtoppingsareheatedthrough.

Agreatvariation—Slipsomesundriedtomatoslicesinwiththefilling,ortopwiththinlyslicedfreshtomatoes.IlovetheeaseofthiswhitesaucebecauseIdon’thavetocookanythingaheadoftime,justwhizitupinablenderorfoodprocessor!

BuffaloChickenStromboliMakes4–6servings

Prep.Time:30minutes CookingTime2–3hours StandingTime:5hoursorovernightIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

1ballfrozenpizzadough,about15oz.2cupscooked,shreddedchicken

2greenonions,sliced1cupshreddedmozzarellacheese

⅓cupshreddedsharpcheddarcheese½cupranchdressing

3Tbsp.Frank’sRedHot®Saucefewdropsliquidsmoke,optional

1.Thawpizzadoughperpackagedirections,usuallyabout5hoursatroomtemperatureorovernightinthefridge.

2.Greasebottomofslowcookercrock.TurnonHighandsetasidetopreheatwhileyouassemblethestromboli.

3.Onalightlyflouredsurface,rolldoughoutintorectangle,approximately8”x12”.

4.Sprinkleandspreadchicken,onions,andbothcheesesevenlyoverthedough,leavinga1”borderonallsides.

5.Inasmallbowl,mixranchdressing,RedHot®Sauce,andoptionalliquidsmoke.

6.Drizzleevenlyoverlayersondough.

7.Gentlytugoneshortsideofthedoughovertomeettheothershortside,nudgingthestromboliontoitssideasneeded,encasingthefilling.Pinchseamwelltoseal.

8.Easethestromboliintothemiddleofalargesquareofparchmentpaperwiththeseamsidedown.

9.Pickuptheparchmentlikeaslingwiththestromboliinthemiddleandplaceitinthehotslowcooker.

10.CoverandcookonHighfor2–3hours,untildoughisfirmandbrownedatedges,andfillingisoozyandhot.

11.Liftstromboliout,usingparchmentasasling.Sliceandserve,orelseplacestrombolionbakingsheetandrunitunderthebroilerforafewminutes(watchclosely!)togetbrownandbubblyontop.

TIP

Ifyoukeepthesameproportions(2cupsfilling,½–⅔cupsauce,1⅓cupscheese),youcanplayaroundwithdifferentflavorcombinations.Changeitupaccordingtowhatyouhaveonhandandwhatyourfamilylikes.

Agreatvariation—Ifyoudon’thaveFrank’sRedHot®Sauce,useatablespoonortwoofthehotsauceyoudohave,addingwhitevinegarandabitofmincedgarlictomakeup3tablespoons.

Crazy-CrustPizzaMakes4servings


1⅓cupsall-purposeflour½tsp.salt

1tsp.Italianherbseasoning2eggs

⅔cupmilk½cupthickpizzasauce

1cupshreddedmozzarella½cupfavoritepizzatoppings

1.Greaseslowcooker.TurnonHightopreheatwhileyoumixupthebatter.

2.Inamixingbowl,mixflour,salt,Italianherbseasoning,egg,andmilkuntilsmooth.

3.Pourintoheated,greasedcooker.Putlidon,withonesideventedwithawoodenspoonhandleorchopstick.

4.CookonHighfor1hour,untilcrustissetandstartingtobrownatedges.

5.Spreadpizzasauceovercrust.Sprinklewithmozzarellaandanytoppingsyouwish.

6.Placelidoncooker,ventingitagain.

7.CookanadditionalhouronHigh,untiltoppingsareheatedthrough.

Somegreatvariations—Ihavegoodsuccesswithusingoddsandendsfrommyfridgeaspizzatoppings.Recently,Iusedabout2cupsbroccolifloretsand½cupchoppedredonion.Imicrowavedthemjustabittotakeofftherawedge,thenIsprinkledthemoverthepizzasaucewithsomechoppedcilantroandsomeleftoverporkmarsala.ThenIsprinkledthemozzarellaoverall.Delicious!

TIPMaysubstitutewholewheatflourfortheall-purposeflour.

ZucchiniCrustPizzaMakes6servings


2½cupspacked,gratedzucchini2eggs

⅓cupall-purposeflour1cupshreddedmozzarella,divided

¼cupfreshlygratedParmesan¼tsp.driedbasil

¼tsp.driedmarjoramfreshlygroundpepper,totaste

½cupthickpizzasauce¼cupchoppedgreenolives¼cupchoppedmushrooms

2clovesgarlic,chopped

1.Inamixingbowl,combinezucchini,eggs,flour,½cupmozzarella,Parmesan,basil,marjoram,andpepper.

2.Pourmixtureintogreasedslowcooker.Smoothtop.

3.CoverandcookonLowfor3–4hours,untilset.

4.Smoothpizzasauceontopofbakedcrust.Addolives,mushrooms,andgarlic.

5.Withlidoff,cookanadditional30–60minutesonLowuntiltoppingsarehotandanymoisturehasevaporatedatsides.

TIPVarytoppingsaccordingtowhatyoulikeonyourpizzas.Ilovethisrecipeforusingupzucchiniinthe

summer,althoughit’spossibletousefrozenshreddedzucchini,too.

PolishPizzaMakes4servings


1Tbsp.butter3cupsshredded,unpeeledpotatoes

½cupfinelydicedonion3Tbsp.spicybrownmustard

16-oz.bagsauerkraut,drainedwell13-oz.ringkielbasa,sliced

¾cupshreddedSwisscheese

1.GreasecrockwithbutterandturnslowcookeronHightopreheat.

2.Placepotatoesandonioninakitchentowelorcloththatcangetstained.Squeezefirmlytopressoutasmuchliquidaspossiblefrompotatoesandonions.Discardliquid.

3.Sprinkleonionandpotatoesintocooker.Cover,butventthelidatoneendwithawoodenspoonhandleorchopstick.

4.CookonHighfor1½hours.Thepotatoesandonionsshouldbegettingbrownedatedges.

5.Gentlyspreadmustardoverpotatocrust.Sprinklewithsauerkrautandarrangekielbasaslicesontop.Sprinklecheeseoverall.

6.CookonHighforanother1½hours,againwithlidventedatoneend.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Thisisahearty“pizza”thatIliketomakeoncold,snowydays.Itisamealinitself.

Granolas

NewGuineaGranolaMakes8servings

Prep.Time:15minutes CookingTime:2–3hours ChillingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-quart

3cupsdryquickoats3cupsdryrolledoats

½cupdryoatbran½cupmilkpowder

⅔cuphoney⅔cupvegetableoil

1tsp.vanillacinnamon

¾cupsliveredalmonds½cupsunflowerseeds

¾cupCraisins®orraisins


2.Mixallingredientswellincrockexceptcinnamon,almonds,seeds,andCraisins®.Stirupfrombottomtomakesureeverythinggetsincorporated.

3.Cover,butventthelidbyproppingitopenwithachopstickorwoodenspoonhandle.Orifyou’reusinganovalcooker,turnthelidsideways.

4.CookonHighfor1hour,stirringupfromthebottomandaroundthesidesevery20minutesorso.(Setatimersoyoudon’tforget!)

5.SwitchthecookertoLow.Stirinalmonds,sunflowerseedsandCraisins®.Bakeanother1–2hours,stillstirringevery20minutesorso.

6.Granolaisdonewheniteventuallybrownsabitandlooksdry.

7.Pourgranolaontoparchmentoralargebakingsheettocoolandcrispupmore.

8.Ifyoulikeclumps,noneedtostiritwhileitcools.Otherwise,breakupthegranolawithaspoonoryourhandsasitcools.

9.Whencompletelycooled,storeinairtightcontainer.

WhyIlikethisrecipe—Ourdaughtersclaimthisisamongthebestgranolasthey’veevereaten.It’sgotan

interestinghistory—itcamefromtheiraunt,whogotitfromhersister,whoshethinkslearned

tomakeitwhiletravelinginAsia.Everyonealongthewayhasadjustedtherecipeandmadeittheirown,ofcourse,whichyou’reexpectedtodo,too!

Ellen’sGranolaMakes12servings

Prep.Time:20minutes Cookingtime:1½–2½hours ChillingTime:1–1½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-quart

1cupvegetableoil1cuphoney

8cupsdryrolledoats1cupwheatgerm

1cuppowderedmilk1cupshreddedunsweetenedcoconut

½cupsoyaflour1cupsunflowerseeds

1cupchoppednuts,yourfavorite¼cupsesameseeds

1cuppumpkinseeds½tsp.salt


2.Combineoilandhoneyinamicrowave-safebowl.Heatfor1minuteonHigh.Stiruntilwellblended.

3.Combineallotheringredientsinabigbowl.Stirtogetherwell.

4.Pouroil/honeymixtureoverdries,mixingthoroughly.Stirupfrombottomtomakesureeverythinggetsincorporated.

5.Poureverythingintotheslowcookercrock.



8.SwitchthecookertoLow.Bakeanother1–2hours,stillstirringevery20minutesorso.





TIPHere’showEllen’shusband,Keith,likestoeatEllen’sGranola:1.Fillalargesoupbowl⅓fullofthegranola.2.Add2–3largedollopsofyogurt.3.Scooponageneroustoppingofapplesauce.4.Addalittlehoneyifyouwantitsweeter,oradashofmolassesifyou’refeelingabitanemic(iron,youknow).5.Addmilkandgently

mixuntilit’stherightconsistency.6.SometimesIskipthemilkifI’minthemoodforcrunchygranola.

ChocolateBuckwheatGranolaMakes6–7servings

Prep.Time:20–25minutes CookingTime:2–3hours ChillingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-quart

3cupsdryrolledoats½cupwheatgerm,toastedornot

1cupbuckwheatgroats(theseareuncooked,shelledbuckwheat;theylooklikelittletriangularnubbins)

1cupshreddedsweetenedcoconut1cuphazelnutsorotherunsaltednutsthatyouhaveonhand

¼cupsesameseeds⅓cuphoney

⅓cupvegetableoil½tsp.salt

¼cupdarkbrownsugar½cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

1tsp.vanilla


2.Inagood-sizedbowl,stirtogetherrolledoats,wheatgerm,buckwheatgroats,coconut,hazelnuts,andsesameseeds.

3.Inamicrowave-safebowl,orinasmallsaucepan,warmtogetherhoney,oil,salt,brownsugar,cocoapowder,andvanilla.Stiruntilsmooth.

4.Pourwetingredientsoverdry,mixingupfromthebottomandaroundthesidesuntilwellcombined.

5.Pourintoslowcookercrock.Cover,butventthelidbyproppingitopenwithachopstickorwoodenspoonhandle.Orifyou’reusinganovalcooker,turnthelidsideways.


7.SwitchthecookertoLow.Bakeanother1–2hours,stillstirringevery20minutesorso.Granolaisdonewheniteventuallybrownsabitandlooksdry.


9.Ifyoulikeclumps,noneedtostirfurtheritwhileitcools.Otherwise,continuetobreakupthegranolawithaspoonoryourhandsasitcools.


WhyIlikethisrecipe—Welikethistoppedwithberriesandplainyogurt.Sometimeswesprinkleonsome

chocolatechips!

PecanGranolaMakes6–8servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours ChillingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

6cupsdryoats,quickorrolled¾cupwheatgerm½cupmilkpowder

½cupbrownsugar,packed½cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut,optional

¼cupsesameseeds,optional1cupchoppedpecans

½cup+2Tbsp.vegetableoil½cup+2Tbsp.honey

2Tbsp.water1½tsp.vanilla

1cupraisins


2.Inagood-sizedbowl,mixtogetheralldryingredients—oats,wheatgerm,milkpowder,brownsugar,coconut,andsesameseedsifyouwish,andpecans.

3.Inaseparatebowl,combineoil,honey,water,andvanillawell.

4.Pourwetingredientsoverdry.Stirwell,rememberingtostirupfromthebottom,usingeitherastrongspoonoryourcleanhands.

5.Pourmixtureintocrock.Cover,butventthelidbyproppingitopenwithachopstickorwoodenspoonhandle.Orifyou’reusinganovalcooker,turnthelidsideways.





10.Stirinraisins.

11.Ifyoulikeclumps,noneedtostirfurthergranolawhileitcools.Otherwise,breakupthegranolawithaspoonoryourhandsasitcools.


Agreatvariation—IfyoulovepecansasmuchasIdo,itdoesn’thurttodroptheraisinsanddoubletheamountofpecansinthisrecipe!

SunflowerGranolaMakes8–10servings

Prep.Time:15–20minutes CookingTime:2–3hours ChillingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

2cupsbrownsugar,packed6cupsdryoats,quickorrolled

2cupswheatflour1cupwheatgerm

2cupsunsweetenedshreddedcoconut1½cupssunflowerseeds

1cupcookingoil1cupwater

2Tbsp.vanilla1tsp.salt


2.Inalargebowl,combinebrownsugar,dryoats,wheatflour,wheatgerm,coconut,andsunflowerseeds.

3.Whenwellmixed,stirinoil,water,vanilla,andsalt.Stirwell,rememberingtostirupfromthebottom,usingeitherastrongspoonoryourcleanhands.








TIPBakelongerforcrunchiercereal.Thenletitcoolcompletelyforoptimumcrunch.

PeanutButterGranolaSurpriseMakes9servings

Prep.Time:15minutes CookingTime:2–3hours ChillingTime:30–60minutesIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-quart

8Tbsp.(1stick)butter,cutinchunks½cupapplejuiceconcentrate,thawed1cuppeanutbutter,smoothorchunky

¾cupbrownsugar,packed6cupsdryoats,quickorrolled

1.Putbutter,applejuiceconcentrate,peanutbutter,andbrownsugarinamicrowave-safebowl.

2.MiconHighfor45seconds.Stir.Continuecookingfor30-secondintervals,stirringinbetween,untilmixturemeltstogether.

3.Putoatsinlargebowlandpourmeltedmixtureovertop.Stirwell,includingupfromthebottom,untilalloatsarecoveredwell.Oruseyourhandstomix.

4.Greaseinteriorofslowcookercrock.Pourinoatsmixture.



7.SwitchthecookertoLowandbakeanother1–2hours,stillstirringevery20minutesorso.

8.Whengranolahaseventuallybrownedabitandlooksdry,pourgranolaontoparchmentoralargebakingsheettocoolandcrispupmore.

9.Ifyoulikeclumps,noneedtostiritwhileitcools.Otherwise,breakitupwithaspoonoryourhandsasitcools.


Somegreatvariations—1.Stirin½cupraisinsand½cupsunflowerseedsasthegranolacoolsinStep9.2.Serveitwithmilkoryogurtforbreakfast.Orserveitovericecreamasasnackordessert.

LotsaGoodGranolaMakes9–10servings


7cupsdryrolledoats2½cupswholewheatflour

½cupsesameseeds1cupshreddedunsweetenedcoconut

½cupchoppedalmonds1cupwheatgerm¾cupcookingoil

1tsp.salt½cupbrownsugar,packed

½cuphoney½cupwater

1½tsp.vanilla1½tsp.mapleflavoring

1cupchoppeddates1cupraisins


2.Combineoats,flour,sesameseeds,coconut,almonds,andwheatgerminalargebowl.

3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combineoil,salt,brownsugar,honey,water,vanilla,andmapleflavoring.Processuntilmixtureturnstoliquid.

4.Pourliquidoverdrymixture.Adddatesandraisins.

5.Stirwell,rememberingtostirupfromthebottom,usingeitherastrongspoonoryourcleanhands.








Somegreatvariations—There’sroomforvariationshere.Youcanswapinanotherkindofnut.Youcanusechoppedfigsinsteadofdates.AndCraisins®ordriedplumsfortheraisins.

AppleGranolaMakes6servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:1½–2hours Chillingtime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:5-quart

9cupsunpeeled,slicedapples1½tsp.cinnamon

1½cupsdryrolledoats1½cupswheatgerm

1½cupswholewheatflour1½cupssunflowerseeds

1⅓cupswater¾cuphoney


2.Useyourfoodprocessortoslicetheapples.Placeslicesincrock.

3.Sprinkleapplesliceswithcinnamon,andthenstirtogethergently.

4.Inagood-sizedbowl,stirtogetherdryoats,wheatgerm,wholewheatflour,andsunflowerseeds.

5.Whendryingredientsarewellmixed,pourinwaterandhoney.Usingasturdyspoonoryourcleanhands,mixthoroughlyuntilwetingredientsaredampthroughout.

6.Spoonoverapples.








WhyIlikethisrecipe—Ifyoucan’twaittoeatuntilthegranolaiscooled,helpyourselftoabowlwhileit’sstill

warmandtopitwithmilkoryogurt.

FallFruitsGranolaMakes6–7servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2–3hours ChillingTime:1–2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-quart

½cuphoney⅔cupapplesauce

3½cupsdryrolledoats½cupwheatgerm

½cuppowderedmilk1Tbsp.pumpkinpiespice

½cupshreddedunsweetenedcoconut¼cupsoyaflour

½cupsunflowerseeds½cupchoppednuts,yourfavorite

¼cupsesameseeds½cuppumpkinseeds

¼tsp.salt


2.Inamicrowave-safebowl,orinasmallsaucepan,warmhoneyandapplesaucetogetheruntilyoucaneasilyblendthem.Setaside.

3.Inagood-sizedbowl,mixttogetheroats,wheatgermpowderedmilk,pumpkinpiespice,coconut,flour,sunflowerseeds,choppednuts,sesameseeds,pumpkinseeds,andsalt.

4.Pourwetingredientsoverdryandcombinewell.Mixupfromthebottomandstirinfromthesides.

5.Pourmixtureintoslowcookercrock.Cover,butventthelidbyproppingitopenwithachopstickorwoodenspoonhandle.Orifyou’reusinganovalcooker,turnthelidsideways.




9.Ifyoulikeclumps,noneedtostirfurtheritwhileitcools.Otherwise,continuetobreakupthegranolawithaspoonoryourhandsasitcools.


WhyIlikethisrecipe—I’matexturenut,soIcan’tletthiscombinationofseeds,nuts,andcoconutalone.Plusit

keepsmesatisfiedbetweenbreakfastandlunch.Funnywhatatablespoonofpumpkinpiespicedoestomakeyouthinkholidays!

FruityGranolaMakes7hours

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:2–3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-quart

4cupsrolleddryoats2cupspuffedricecereal

½cupshreddedsweetenedcoconut½cupoatbran

¼cupslicedalmonds,toasted¾cuppineapplejuice

½cupapplejuice½cuphoney

⅓cupdriedblueberries


2.Inagoodsizedbowl,stirtogetherdryoats,ricecereal,coconut,oatbran,andtoastedslicedalmonds.

3.Placepineappleandapplejuicesinasmallsaucepan.Heattoaboil,andthensimmeruntilreducedto⅔cup.Watchcarefullysoitdoesn’tcookdry.

4.Stirhoneyintoreducedjuices.

5.Pouroverdryingredients,stirringuntilwellcombined.





10.Stirindriedblueberrieswhenit’salmostcooltoroomtemperature.Ifyoulikeclumps,noneedtostirfurtheritwhileitcools.Otherwise,continuetobreakupthegranolawithaspoonoryourhandsasitcools.



Youseewhat’shappeninghere,right?You’veusedfruitjuicesinsteadofoilinthislightandfruitycombination!

KeepItLowfatGranolaMakes5–6servings


2eggs1Tbsp.+1tsp.bakingpowder

2cupsskimmilk2cupsbrownsugar,packed

4cupsdryoats,quickorrolled1cupdrybran,wheatoroat

1½cupscornmeal1tsp.salt


2.Mixallingredientstogetherincrock,stirringupfromthebottomwitheitherasturdyspoonoryourcleanhands.








WhyIlikethisrecipe—Theeggsaddadifferentconsistencytothisgranola—plusalsoprotein.Andthecornmeal

bringsitsownflavor.Topyourbowlwithchoppedfreshfruitorberries.

Soy-FlaxGranolaMakes10servings

Prep.Time:20minutes CookingTime:1½–2½hours ChillingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-quart

12oz.soybeans,roastedwithnosalt4cupsdryrolledoats

¾cupsoyflour¾cupgroundflaxseed

1¼cupsbrownsugar1tsp.salt

2tsp.cinnamon⅔cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts

⅔cupwholepecans½cupvegetableoil¾cupapplesauce

2tsp.vanilladriedcranberries,driedcherries,choppeddriedapricots,choppeddriedfigs,raisins,orsome

combinationofthesedriedfruitsoptional


2.Brieflyprocesssoybeansinablenderorfoodprocessoruntilcoarselychopped.Placeinlargebowl.

3.Addoats,flour,flaxseed,brownsugar,salt,cinnamon,walnuts,andpecans.Mixthoroughlywithspoon,breakingupanybrownsugarlumps.

4.Inasmallerbowl,combineoil,applesauce,andvanillawell.

5.Pourwetingredientsoverdry.Stirwell,rememberingtostirupfromthebottom,usingeitherastrongspoonoryourcleanhands.






11.Stirinanyofthedriedfruitsthatyouwant.



TIP1.Youcanbeflexiblewiththisgranola’sdryingredients.Justkeepthedry/wetproportionssimilar.2.We

lovetoeatthistoppedwithyogurtandfreshfruit.It’skindoflikedessertforbreakfast.

MetricEquivalentMeasurementsIfyou’reaccustomedtousingmetricmeasurements,Idon’twantyoutobeinconveniencedbythe

imperialmeasurementsIuseinthisbook.Usethishandychart,too,tofigureoutthesizeoftheslowcookeryou’llneedforeachrecipe.

Weight(DryIngredients)

1oz 30g

4oz ¼lb 120g

8oz ½lb 240g

12oz ¾lb 360g

16oz 1lb 480g

32oz 2lbs 960g

SlowCookerSizes

1-quart 0.96l

2-quart 1.92l

3-quart 2.88l

4-quart 3.84l

5-quart 4.80l

6-quart 5.76l

7-quart 6.72l

8-quart 7.68l

Volume(LiquidIngredients)

½tsp. 2ml

1tsp. 5ml

1Tbsp. ½floz 15ml

2Tbsp. 1floz 30ml

¼cup 2floz 60ml

⅓cup 3floz 80ml

½cup 4floz 120ml

⅔cup 5floz 160ml

¾cup 6floz 180ml

1cup 8floz 240ml

1pt 16floz 480ml

1qt 32floz 960ml

Length

¼in 6mm

½in 13mm

¾in 19mm

1in 25mm

6in 15cm

12in 30cm

SubstituteIngredientsforWhenYou’reinaPinch—Foronecupbuttermilk—use1cupplainyogurt,orpour1⅓Tbsp.lemonjuiceorvinegarintoa1-cup

measure.Fillthecupwithmilk.Stirandletstandfor5minutes.Stiragainbeforeusing.

For1oz.unsweetenedbakingchocolate—stirtogether3Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoapowderand1Tbsp.butter,softened.

For1Tbsp.cornstarch—use2Tbsp.all-purposeflour,or4tsp.minutetapioca.

For1cupsourmilk—use1cupplainyogurt,orpour1Tbsp.lemonjuiceorvinegarintoa1-cupmeasure.Fillwithmilk.Stirandthenletstandfor5minutes.Stiragainbeforeusing.

For1cupheavycream—add⅓cupmeltedbutterto¾cupmilk.Note:Thiswillworkforbakingandcooking,butnotforwhipping.

For1cupwhippingcream—chillthoroughly⅔cupevaporatedmilk,plusthebowlandbeaters,thenwhip,oruse2cupsboughtwhippedtopping.

RecipeandIngredientIndexA

Add-What-You-LikeQuiche,233Almonds

CherryCheesecakeBars,141FruityGranola,315LotsaGoodGranola,308NewGuineaGranola,297RaspberryAlmondBars,133RaspberryAlmondBread,3

AmishCornPie,239Angelfoodcakemix

DeepDishFruityDelight,145Any-Fruit-That-Make-You-HappyCobbler,147AppleCranberryMuffins,49AppleGermanChocolateCake,107AppleGranola,311Applejuice

FruityGranola,315PeanutButterGranolaSurprise,307

ApplePearCrisp,171Applepiefilling

AppleGermanChocolateCake,107DeepDishFruityDelight,145

ApplePumpkinMuffins,47Apples

ApplePumpkinMuffins,47MorningGloryMuffins,36SpicySweetAppleCrisp,169

ApplesauceChocolateApplesauceCake,83FallFruitsGranola,313Soy-FlaxGranola,319

AppleWalnutBreadPuddingwithWhiskeySauce,177ApricotCrisp,161Apricotjam

NuttyApricotBars,137ArtichokeParmesanQuiche,251ArtisanBreadintheCrock,265ArtisanPizzaintheCrock,281AsparagusQuiche,255

BBananaBreadPuddingwithButterscotchSauce,175BananaGroveCupcakes,41BananaNutCake,71BananaPeanutButterBread,5BananaPecanBars,135Bananas

LightBananaRaisinMuffins,39Bars

BananaPecanBars,135

CherryCheesecakeBars,141ChocolatePecanBars,113CrunchyGranolaBars,129DoubleChocolateCrunchBars,121FrostyLemonBars,139GooeyOatmealJumbleBars,127MagicCookieBars,125NuttyApricotBars,137RaspberryAlmondBars,133TurtleBars,115VienneseWalnutBars,131

BasilBreakfastTorte,257FreshTomatoBasilPie,245SavoryCheeseMuffins,57TomatoHerbBread,271

BeerButteryBeerBread,19

BestPineappleCake,61Blueberries

FruityGranola,315LotsaBlueberriesCake,69

BlueberryCrinkle,165BlueberryGingerTart,221BlueberryOatMuffins,45Blueberrypiefilling

BlueberrySwirlCake,93DeepDishFruityDelight,145

BlueberrySwirlCake,93Brancereal

Tasty,CrunchyBranMuffins,53UnbelievableCarrotCake,103

BreadAppleWalnutBreadPuddingwithWhiskeySauce,177ArtisanBreadintheCrock,265BananaBreadPuddingwithButterscotchSauce,175BananaPeanutButterBread,5ButteryBeerBread,19ChocolateBreadPudding,179ClassicBreadPudding,181CrockeryOatmealBread,263DailyBread,261DarkRyeBread,267GlazedPoppyseedBread,7IrishOatmealBread,15LittleBostonBrownLoaves,17RaspberryAlmondBread,3RosemaryRaisinBread,11StrawberriesandCreamBread,9ThanksgivingBread,13TomatoHerbBread,271

BreadcrumbsSpinachandTomatoQuiche,240

BreadpuddingAppleWalnutBreadPuddingwithWhiskeySauce,177BananaBreadPuddingwithButterscotchSauce,175BreakfastCornbreadPudding,183ChocolateBreadPudding,179ClassicBreadPudding,181

BreakfastCornbreadPudding,183

BreakfastTorte,257BroccoliQuiche,253Brownies

CocoaBrownieswithDarkChocolateFrosting,119Buckwheatgroats

ChocolateBuckwheatGranola,301BuffaloChickenStromboli,287Butterscotchpuddingmix

SunnySpiceCake,99ButteryBeerBread,19

CCake

AppleGermanChocolateCake,107BananaNutCake,71BestPineappleCake,61BlueberrySwirlCake,93CherrySwirlCake,63ChocolateApplesauceCake,83DeepandDarkChocolateCake,85LightlyWhitePearCake,95LotsaBlueberriesCake,69MoistandCreamyCoconutCake,105PumpkinCake,73QuickChocolateFudgeCake,109RhubarbSourCreamCake,67ShooflyCake,79SourCreamPeachCake,97SpiceCake,80–81SpicyChocolatePumpkinCake,101SummerBreezesCake,91SunnySpiceCake,99UnbelievableCarrotCake,103

CarrotMorningGloryMuffins,36UnbelievableCarrotCake,103

Cereal,branTasty,CrunchyBranMuffins,53UnbelievableCarrotCake,103

Cereal,riceDoubleChocolateCrunchBars,121

Cheese,cheddarAsparagusQuiche,255BuffaloChickenStromboli,287Mushrooms,Tomatoes,andOnionPie,243SavoryCheeseMuffins,57TomatoGalette,249

Cheese,ColbyJackMushrooms,Tomatoes,andOnionPie,243

Cheese,cottageWhitePizzaintheCrock,285

Cheese,fetaBreakfastTorte,257CreamyGardenQuiche,230

Cheese,goatTomatoGalette,247

Cheese,GoudaArtisanPizzaintheCrock,281

Cheese,Mexican

SantaFeQuiche,237Cheese,mozzarella

BreakfastTorte,257BuffaloChickenStromboli,287Cheese-StuffedPizza,283Crazy-CrustPizza,289Deep-DishPepperoniPizza,279FreshTomatoBasilPie,245ZucchiniCrustPizza,291

Cheese,ParmesanArtichokeParmesanQuiche,251BroccoliQuiche,253FreshTomatoBasilPie,245MediterraneanQuiche,235SpinachandTomatoQuiche,240WhitePizzaintheCrock,285ZucchiniCrustPizza,291

Cheese,ricottaTomatoGalette,247

Cheese,SwissAdd-What-You-LikeQuiche,233ArtichokeParmesanQuiche,251BroccoliQuiche,253ChickenandSpinachQuiche,229PolishPizza,293SpinachandTomatoQuiche,240

CheesecakeCherryCheesecakeBars,141LightandFluffyChocolateChipCheesecake,87

Cheese-StuffedPizza,283Cherries

CobblerwithFreshCherries,149CherryCheesecakeBars,141Cherrypiefilling

CherrySwirlCake,63DeepDishFruityDelight,145Double-CrustCherryPie,217QuickChocolateFudgeCake,109

CherrypreservesCherryCheesecakeBars,141

CherrySwirlCake,63Chicken

BuffaloChickenStromboli,287ChickenandSpinachQuiche,229Chilies,green

SantaFeQuiche,237Chocolate,baking

SpicyChocolatePumpkinCake,101ChocolateApplesauceCake,83ChocolateBreadPudding,179ChocolateBuckwheatGranola,301Chocolatecakemix

AppleGermanChocolateCake,107QuickChocolateFudgeCake,109

ChocolatechipcookiedoughLightandFluffyChocolateChipCheesecake,87

ChocolateChipPizza,117Chocolatechips

AppleGermanChocolateCake,107BananaPeanutButterBread,5

ChocolateApplesauceCake,83ChocolateBreadPudding,179CrunchyGranolaBars,129DoubleChocolateMuffins,33PhillyChippers,123QuickChocolateFudgeCake,113TurtleBars,115

ChocolatePecanBars,113ChocolatePecanPie,210ClassicBreadPudding,181Cobbler

Any-Fruit-That-Make-You-HappyCobbler,147PeachCobbler,153

CobblerwithFreshCherries,149Cocoa

ChocolateBreadPudding,179ChocolateBuckwheatGranola,301CrockeryChocolatePudding,195DarkRyeBread,267DeepandDarkChocolateCake,85DoubleChocolateCrunchBars,121DoubleChocolateMuffins,33MochaPie,209

CoconutChocolateBuckwheatGranola,301CrunchyGranolaBars,129Ellen’sGranola,299FallFruitsGranola,313FruityGranola,315LotsaGoodGranola,308MagicCoconutCustardPie,215MagicCookieBars,125MoistandCreamyCoconutCake,105MorningGloryMuffins,36PecanGranola,303PumpkinCoconutCupcakes,27SunflowerGranola,305TropicalPineapplePudding,197

CoconutmilkTropicalPineapplePudding,197

CoffeeDeepandDarkChocolateCake,85MochaPie,209VienneseWalnutBars,131

CondensedmilkMagicCookieBars,125SpanishFlan,189

CookiedoughLightandFluffyChocolateChipCheesecake,87

CornAmishCornPie,239BreakfastCornbreadPudding,183

CornbreadBreakfastCornbreadPudding,183JustCornbread,21

CornmealArtisanBreadintheCrock,265CornyCornmealMuffins,55EnglishMuffinLoaf,269JustCornbread,21

LittleBostonBrownLoaves,17ThanksgivingBread,13

CornyCornmealMuffins,55Cottagecheese

WhitePizzaintheCrock,285Crabmeat

Add-What-You-LikeQuiche,233Craisins

CrunchyGranolaBars,129NewGuineaGranola,297

CranberriesAppleCranberryMuffins,49ThanksgivingBread,13

Crazy-CrustPizza,289Creamcheese

ArtichokeParmesanQuiche,251BestPineappleCake,61BlueberrySwirlCake,93CherryCheesecakeBars,141LightandFluffyChocolateChipCheesecake,87PhillyChippers,123PumpkinCake,73SpicyChocolatePumpkinCake,101StrawberriesandCreamBread,9UnbelievableCarrotCake,103VienneseWalnutBars,131

Cream-stylecornCornyCornmealMuffins,55

CreamyGardenQuiche,230Crescentrolls

BreakfastTorte,257CrockeryChocolatePudding,195CrockeryOatmealBread,263CrunchyGranolaBars,129Cupcakes

BananaGroveCupcakes,41FreshPeachCupcakes,29GrahamCrackerCupcakes,25PineappleZucchiniCupcakes,31PumpkinCoconutCupcakes,27

CustardEggCustard,193PumpkinCustard,185RaspberryCustard,187SimpleEggCustard,193

DDailyBread,261DarkRyeBread,267Dates

LotsaGoodGranola,308DeepandDarkChocolateCake,85DeepDishFruityDelight,145Deep-DishPepperoniPizza,279DoubleChocolateCrunchBars,121DoubleChocolateMuffins,33Double-CrustCherryPie,217

EEggCustard,193Eggplant

MediterraneanQuiche,235Ellen’sGranola,299EnglishMuffinLoaf,269Evaporatedmilk

ArtichokeParmesanQuiche,251BroccoliQuiche,253MediterraneanQuiche,235SpanishFlan,189

FFallFruitsGranola,313FamousPADutchShooflyPie,213Flan,189Flaxseed

Soy-FlaxGranola,319FreshPeachCupcakes,29FreshPlumKuchen,163FreshTomatoBasilPie,245FrostyLemonBars,139FruityGranola,315

GGermanchocolatecakemix

AppleGermanChocolateCake,107QuickChocolateFudgeCake,109

Gingerbread,Peachy,75GingerbreadwithLemonSauce,76–77GlazedPoppyseedBread,7GooeyOatmealJumbleBars,127GrahamCrackerCupcakes,25Grahamcrackers

MagicCookieBars,125Granny’sPotatoRolls,274Granola

AppleGranola,311ChocolateBuckwheatGranola,301CrunchyGranolaBars,129Ellen’sGranola,299FallFruitsGranola,313FruityGranola,315KeepItLowfatGranola,317LotsaGoodGranola,308NewGuineaGranola,297PeanutButterGranolaSurprise,307PecanGranola,303Soy-FlaxGranola,319SunflowerGranola,305

HHam

Add-What-You-LikeQuiche,233Hazelnuts

ChocolateBuckwheatGranola,301

IIrishOatmealBread,15

JJustCornbread,21

KKeepItLowfatGranola,317Kielbasa

PolishPizza,293Kingsyrup

ShooflyCake,79

LLemonjuice

ApplePearCrisp,171AsparagusQuiche,255BlueberryCrinkle,165BlueberryGingerTart,221FrostyLemonBars,139GingerbreadwithLemonSauce,76–77GlazedPoppyseedBread,7LemonSpongePie,225StrawberriesandCreamBread,9

LemonNutMuffins,51LemonSpongePie,225LightandFluffyChocolateChipCheesecake,87LightBananaRaisinMuffins,39LightlyWhitePearCake,95Limejuice

TropicalPineapplePudding,197LittleBostonBrownLoaves,17LotsaBlueberriesCake,69LotsaGoodGranola,308

MMagicCoconutCustardPie,215MagicCookieBars,125MaplePotdeCreme,191Maplesyrup

ChocolatePecanPie,210MaplePotdeCreme,191

MarshmallowsChocolateChipPizza,117DoubleChocolateCrunchBars,121

MayonnaiseAdd-What-You-LikeQuiche,233AsparagusQuiche,255ChickenandSpinachQuiche,229CornyCornmealMuffins,55FreshTomatoBasilPie,245

MediterraneanQuiche,235M&Ms

ChocolateChipPizza,117MochaPie,209

MoistandCreamyCoconutCake,105Molasses

DarkRyeBread,267FamousPADutchShooflyPie,213GingerbreadwithLemonSauce,76–77LittleBostonBrownLoaves,17ShooflyCake,79Tasty,CrunchyBranMuffins,53

MorningGloryMuffins,36Muffins

AppleCranberryMuffins,49ApplePumpkinMuffins,47BlueberryOatMuffins,45CornyCornmealMuffins,55DoubleChocolateMuffins,33EnglishMuffinLoaf,269LemonNutMuffins,51LightBananaRaisinMuffins,39MorningGloryMuffins,36PecanMuffins,35RaspberryStreuselMuffins,42–43SavoryCheeseMuffins,57Tasty,CrunchyBranMuffins,53

MushroomQuiche,249Mushrooms

ZucchiniCrustPizza,291Mushrooms,Tomatoes,andOnionPie,243

NNewGuineaGranola,297Nuts,chopped

BananaNutCake,71BestPineappleCake,61ChocolateApplesauceCake,83ChocolateChipPizza,117CocoaBrownieswithDarkChocolateFrosting,119DeepDishFruityDelight,145Ellen’sGranola,299FallFruitsGranola,313GrahamCrackerCupcakes,25MagicCookieBars,125MorningGloryMuffins,36PineappleZucchiniCupcakes,25StrawberryRhubarbCrisp,157

NuttyApricotBars,137

OOatbran

DoubleChocolateMuffins,33FruityGranola,315NewGuineaGranola,297

OatmealGooeyOatmealJumbleBars,127PeachesandPuddingCrisp,151RaspberryAlmondBars,133

Oats,dryCrunchyGranolaBars,129Old-TimeyRaisinCrisp,167

RhubarbCrunch,155StrawberryCrisp,159StrawberryRhubarbCrisp,157

Oats,quickApplePearCrisp,171BlueberryCrinkle,165DoubleChocolateMuffins,33KeepItLowfatGranola,317NewGuineaGranola,297NuttyApricotBars,137Old-TimeyRaisinCrisp,167PeanutButterGranolaSurprise,307PecanGranola,303RaspberryStreuselMuffins,42–43SunflowerGranola,305

Oats,rolledAppleGranola,311ApplePearCrisp,171BlueberryOatMuffins,45ChocolateBuckwheatGranola,301CrockeryOatmealBread,263Ellen’sGranola,299FallFruitsGranola,313FruityGranola,315IrishOatmealBread,15KeepItLowfatGranola,317LightBananaRaisinMuffins,39LotsaGoodGranola,308NewGuineaGranola,297Old-TimeyRaisinCrisp,167PeanutButterGranolaSurprise,307PecanGranola,303RaspberryAlmondBread,3Soy-FlaxGranola,319StrawberryCrisp,159SunflowerGranola,305

Old-TimeyRaisinCrisp,167Olives

WhitePizzaintheCrock,285One-PotStrawberryShortcake,65Onion

Add-What-You-LikeQuiche,233AmishCornPie,239BreakfastCornbreadPudding,183BreakfastTorte,257BuffaloChickenStromboli,287ChickenandSpinachQuiche,229CornyCornmealMuffins,55Mushrooms,Tomatoes,andOnionPie,243PolishPizza,293SpinachandTomatoQuiche,240

Open-FacePeachPie,219Orange-flavoredcakemix

SourCreamPeachCake,97Orangejuice

BananaPecanBars,135ThanksgivingBread,13

Oranges,mandarinSummerBreezesCake,91TropicalPineapplePudding,197

PPeachCobbler,153Peaches

FreshPeachCupcakes,29Open-FacePeachPie,219SunnySpiceCake,99

PeachesandPuddingCrisp,151Peachjuice

PeachesandPuddingCrisp,151Peachpiefilling

SourCreamPeachCake,97PeachyGingerbread,75Peanutbutter

BananaPeanutButterBread,5CrunchyGranolaBars,129DeepandDarkChocolateCake,85DoubleChocolateCrunchBars,121DoubleChocolateMuffins,33

PeanutbutterchipsMagicCookieBars,125

PeanutButterGranolaSurprise,307Pears

ApplePearCrisp,171LightlyWhitePearCake,95

PecanGranola,303PecanMuffins,35Pecans

ApricotCrisp,161BananaPecanBars,135ChocolatePecanPie,210CocoaBrownieswithDarkChocolateFrosting,119NuttyApricotBars,137PecanGranola,303QuickChocolateFudgeCake,113Soy-FlaxGranola,319TurtleBars,115

PhillyChippers,123Pie

AmishCornPie,239ChocolatePecanPie,210Double-CrustCherryPie,217FamousPADutchShooflyPie,213FreshTomatoBasilPie,245LemonSpongePie,225MagicCoconutCustardPie,215MochaPie,209Open-FacePeachPie,219RhubarbCustardPie,223ShooflyPie,213

PiefillingAppleGermanChocolateCake,107BlueberrySwirlCake,93CherrySwirlCake,63DeepDishFruityDelight,145Double-CrustCherryPie,217QuickChocolateFudgeCake,109SourCreamPeachCake,97

PineappleBestPineappleCake,61

GrahamCrackerCupcakes,25SummerBreezesCake,91TropicalPineapplePudding,197UnbelievableCarrotCake,103

PineapplejuiceFruityGranola,315

PineappleZucchiniCupcakes,31Pinenuts

CreamyGardenQuiche,230Pizza

ArtisanPizzaintheCrock,281Cheese-StuffedPizza,283ChocolateChipPizza,117Crazy-CrustPizza,289Deep-DishPepperoniPizza,279PolishPizza,293WhitePizzaintheCrock,285ZucchiniCrustPizza,291

PlumsFreshPlumKuchen,163

PolishPizza,293Poppyseeds

GlazedPoppyseedBread,7Potatoes

AmishCornPie,239Granny’sPotatoRolls,274PolishPizza,293

PreservesCherryCheesecakeBars,141GooeyOatmealJumbleBars,127NuttyApricotBars,137RaspberryAlmondBars,133

PuddingCrockeryChocolatePudding,195TropicalPineapplePudding,197VanillaBeanRicePudding,199

Pudding,butterscotchSunnySpiceCake,99

Pudding,vanillaSummerBreezesCake,91

PumpkinApplePumpkinMuffins,47SpicyChocolatePumpkinCake,101

PumpkinCake,73PumpkinCoconutCupcakes,27PumpkinCustard,185Pumpkinseeds

Ellen’sGranola,299FallFruitsGranola,313

QQuiche

Add-What-You-LikeQuiche,233ArtichokeParmesanQuiche,251AsparagusQuiche,255BroccoliQuiche,253ChickenandSpinachQuiche,229CreamyGardenQuiche,230MediterraneanQuiche,235

MushroomQuiche,249SantaFeQuiche,237SpinachandTomatoQuiche,240

QuickChocolateFudgeCake,109

RRaisins

ClassicBreadPudding,181CrunchyGranolaBars,129LightBananaRaisinMuffins,39LittleBostonBrownLoaves,17LotsaGoodGranola,308NewGuineaGranola,297Old-TimeyRaisinCrisp,167PineappleZucchiniCupcakes,31RosemaryRaisinBread,11

RanchdressingBuffaloChickenStromboli,287

Raspberrioca,199RaspberryAlmondBars,133RaspberryAlmondBread,3RaspberryCustard,187Raspberrygelatin

Raspberrioca,199RaspberryStreuselMuffins,42–43Rhubarb

StrawberryRhubarbCrisp,157StrawberryRhubarbSauce,205

RhubarbCrunch,155RhubarbCustardPie,223RhubarbSourCreamCake,67Ricecereal

DoubleChocolateCrunchBars,121FruityGranola,315

RosemaryRaisinBread,11

SSantaFeQuiche,237Sauerkraut

PolishPizza,293Sausage

BreakfastCornbreadPudding,183BreakfastTorte,257PolishPizza,293

SavoryCheeseMuffins,57Schmierkase

BlueberryOatMuffins,45Sesameseeds

ChocolateBuckwheatGranola,301CrunchyGranolaBars,129Ellen’sGranola,299FallFruitsGranola,313LotsaGoodGranola,308PecanGranola,303

ShooflyCake,79ShooflyPie,213SimpleEggCustard,193Sourcream

LemonNutMuffins,51RaspberryStreuselMuffins,42–43RhubarbSourCreamCake,67

SourCreamPeachCake,97Soy-FlaxGranola,319SpanishFlan,189SpiceCake,80–81Spicecakemix

SpicyChocolatePumpkinCake,101SunnySpiceCake,99UnbelievableCarrotCake,103

SpicyChocolatePumpkinCake,101SpicySweetAppleCrisp,169Spinach

Add-What-You-LikeQuiche,233ArtisanPizzaintheCrock,281ChickenandSpinachQuiche,229WhitePizzaintheCrock,285

SpinachandTomatoQuiche,240Strawberries

One-PotStrawberryShortcake,65StrawberriesandCreamBread,9StrawberryCrisp,159StrawberryRhubarbCrisp,157StrawberryRhubarbSauce,205Stromboli,287SummerBreezesCake,91SunflowerGranola,305Sunflowerseeds

AppleGranola,311CrunchyGranolaBars,129Ellen’sGranola,299FallFruitsGranola,313NewGuineaGranola,297SunflowerGranola,305Tasty,CrunchyBranMuffins,53

SunnySpiceCake,99

TTapioca

BlueberryCrinkle,165CobblerwithFreshCherries,149Raspberrioca,199VanillaTapioca,201

Tasty,CrunchyBranMuffins,53ThanksgivingBread,13Tomatoes

BreakfastTorte,257FreshTomatoBasilPie,245MediterraneanQuiche,235Mushrooms,Tomatoes,andOnionPie,243SantaFeQuiche,237SpinachandTomatoQuiche,240

TomatoGalette,247TomatoHerbBread,271Tomatosauce

ArtisanPizzaintheCrock,281Cheese-StuffedPizza,283Crazy-CrustPizza,289

Deep-DishPepperoniPizza,279ZucchiniCrustPizza,291

TropicalPineapplePudding,197TurtleBars,115

UUnbelievableCarrotCake,103

VVanillaBeanRicePudding,199Vanillapudding

SummerBreezesCake,91VanillaTapioca,201VienneseWalnutBars,131

WWalnuts

AppleGermanChocolateCake,107AppleWalnutBreadPuddingwithWhiskeySauce,177ApricotCrisp,161LemonNutMuffins,51NuttyApricotBars,137PumpkinCake,73Soy-FlaxGranola,319ThanksgivingBread,13VienneseWalnutBars,131

WheatbranDoubleChocolateMuffins,33

WheatgermAppleGranola,311ChocolateBuckwheatGranola,301LemonNutMuffins,51LotsaGoodGranola,308PecanGranola,303SunflowerGranola,305Tasty,CrunchyBranMuffins,53

WhitecakemixBlueberrySwirlCake,93LightlyWhitePearCake,95

WhitePizzaintheCrock,285

YYellowcakemix

DeepDishFruityDelight,145MoistandCreamyCoconutCake,105

Yogurt,GreekMushrooms,Tomatoes,andOnionPie,243Open-FacePeachPie,219PineappleZucchiniCupcakes,31

ZZucchini

CreamyGardenQuiche,230PineappleZucchiniCupcakes,31

ZucchiniCrustPizza,291

ZucchiniSandwichBuns,273

AbouttheAuthor—

PhyllisGood is aNewYorkTimes bestselling authorwhose books have soldmore than 12millioncopies.

SheauthoredFix-ItandForget-ItCookbook,RevisedandUpdated,whichappearedonTheNewYorkTimesbestsellerlist,aswellasthebestsellerlistsofUSAToday,PublishersWeekly,andBookSense.Inaddition, she authored Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly (which also appeared on The New York Timesbestseller list); as well as Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook; Fix-It and Forget-It 5-IngredientFavorites;Fix-ItandForget-ItVegetarianCookbook;Fix-ItandForget-ItDiabeticCookbook,RevisedandUpdated (with the American Diabetes Association); Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook; Fix-It andForget-It Kids Cookbook; Fix-It and Forget-It New Cookbook; and Fix-It and Forget-It Slow CookerMagic.

Good'scommitmentistomakeitpossibleforeveryonetocookwhowouldliketo,eveniftheyhavetoolittletimeortoolittleconfidence.

Goodhasauthoredmanyothercookbooks.AmongthemareFix-ItandEnjoy-ItHealthyCookbook(with nutritional expertise from Mayo Clinic), The Best of Amish Cooking, and Lancaster CentralMarketCookbook.

Goodspendshertimewritingonavarietyofsubjects,editingbooks,andcookingnewrecipes.

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