Gluten-Free Slow
Cooker Cookbook
Gluten Free Diet Made Easy
Lisa Stewart, Jeremy L.
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Slow Cooking 101: How to Get the Most Out of Your Slow Cooker
A slow cooker can be your best friend in the kitchen, but you might not even know it. Many people are under the impression that you can only cook tough cuts of meat in your slow cooker, but the truth is, you can cook just about anything in it.
For example, did you know you can cook almost any type of soup, make delicious appetizers and dips, and even dessert? Yes, you can do these things and more if you know how.
Keep in mind, while the biggest selling point for a slow cooker might be set it and forget it, in some cases, there is pre-prep involved. Its usually not extensive, but it makes the dish better. Dont worry, its still as easy as can be to use your slow cooker to create the best dishes possible, as easy as you possibly can.
If youre looking to get the most out of your slow cooker, follow these tips for the best results:
- First, make sure you have the right size cooker. If you have a big family, get a big pot; if its just two of you get a small one. Dont buy a big one if you think youll use it for company; get the right size pot for most days. Keep in mind that you dont want to fill your pot more than about three quarters full, and any more or less may dramatically affect the results. A 4-5 quart slow cooker will generously feed a family of four. Its very important that you buy and use the right size.
- There are only two settings, high and low, but its important to use the right one. If a recipe says cook on low for 8 hours, youll get the best results this way. In some cases, you can speed it up by using high, but for tough cuts of meat and such, low and slow is the way to go.
- Do not put frozen foods in your cooker; allow everything to come to room temperature before adding it to the pot.
- Remember the key to slow cooking is to seal in the steam. You do this with the lid. While it can be tempting to lift the lid to check on your dish, there is no need. Its going to take several hours or more to cook your dish; take the lid off and youre only adding to that time. Patience is key to slow cooking.
- There are some foods that should not go in at the end, unless otherwise noted. Dairy products, fish and shellfish and fresh herbs are some. Dried herbs can be added in the beginning, and in some cases cheese (read your recipe).
- Put tough and dense foods at the bottom. Unless your recipe says to throw everything in the pot without order, dont do it.
- Cut your meats and vegetables to the same size so that everything is cooked evenly.
- Slow cooking is easy, but like most ways of cooking, is not an exact science. Fresh foods vary in size, texture, and moisture content, even among the same foods. This means something that works perfectly once may not work the same the next time. In general, as long as you follow the principles of slow cooking, and read your recipes through before beginning, you should be fine.
Breakfast
Breakfast Burritos
Serves 4
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This easy to make egg mixture is perfect when you want a high protein breakfast, but without those bulky carbs. Its super easy to make, and delicious to enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 pound free range, organic, grass fed ground beef
12 large cage free, organic eggs, beaten
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup prepared tomato salsa
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lettuce leaves for serving
Directions:
Put the crumbled ground beef and seasonings in your slow cooker. Beat your eggs with the salsa and pour on top.
Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
Scoop the mixture into lettuce wraps and enjoy warm.
Nutrition Info Per Serving:
Calories: 356
Total Fat: 28g
Sodium: 439mg
Total Carbohydrates: 5g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 31g
Huevos Rancheros
Serves 4
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You might think you need the corn tortillas to enjoy this dish, but once you taste it, youll see that the flavor is in the rest of the ingredients here. This makes a delicious brunch dish as well.
Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 small onion, diced
1 jalapeo pepper, minced
12 large cage free, organic eggs
1 cup prepared salsa
1 medium avocado, sliced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Beat the eggs in a large bowl with the garlic, peppers, and onion. Add the salsa, stir and add this mixture to your slow cooker pot.
Cook on low heat for 4 hours.
To serve, top the egg mixture with more salsa if desired and the sliced avocados.
Nutrition Info Per Serving:
Calories: 409
Total Fat: 28g
Sodium: 388mg
Total Carbohydrates: 4g
Sugars: 8g
Protein: 24g
Snacks and Starters
Spiced Mixed Nuts
Serves 6-8
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Looking for something you can snack on? How about something you can put out for a party? No matter what your intentions, we are sure you will love these deliciously spiced mixed nuts any time of the day.
Ingredients: