Now that I’ve gotten you to at least start thinking about getting a 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker – here’s another recipe for it. This time it’s a savory staple that can make any meal easy – refried beans – except my beans play no part in the frying game. They’re completely oil-free, so you there’s no guilt,…
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It’s Time to Preserve the Harvest Again: Diced Tomatoes
Last year I posted this when I was working on recipes for my book. This was my canning work. I hate having the stove on when it’s hot outside. I wanted to enjoy cheap, organic heirlooms all winter and spring – and I did! Another plus is that you can freeze heirlooms that aren’t acidic enough to can. So, go…
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Take it easy and make my Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce Fresh Tomatoes after a long day harvesting tomatoes and basil from your garden. I fell in love with all the vibrant colors at the farmers market this weekend! There were various shades of eggplant – from lavender to deep purple – peppers of all colors and heat, even Italian tomatoes in red,…
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Vegan Slow Cooker Kheer – a Creamy Indian Rice Pudding
I’m on a summer dessert kick, so I started thinking about kheer – because it’s such a great cooling dessert that deserves to be veganized. I’ve made kheer oatmeal, but I had never made proper kheer. Kheer is an Indian rice pudding flavored with cardamom that’s speckled with nuts and raisins. One of the things I like about it is that…
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Vegan Pound Cake From Your Slow Cooker!
Since I just proclaimed summer is the best time to use your slow cooker, I thought I better get some new recipes for you to try! I will have more not-so-quick bread recipes coming in the next few months. I have added detailed instructions to help you through your first few batches! This one is great because the variations are…
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