The slow cooker's history is not a long one. Back in the beginning of the 1960s, the electric bean cooker was first made by the "West Bend Corporation". This cooker was brought out as the Bean Pot. It was basically a crock pot on a tray that heated up. The Beanery was the actually the first true forerunner for slow cookers. "Naxon Utilities Corporation" was responsible for developing that one.
Put in Crock pot on high and let cook all day. Once everything is easy beef stew tender set on low and simmer until supper time. Then mix flour and water, salt and pepper and make your gravy. Pour the flour and water mixture in with the meat and veggies, turn back on high and stir good, and let thicken, if need be add more flour to thicken. I also add Kitchen bouquet for more of a brown gravy color.
So how do we get ourselves simple beef stew to take that sometimes uncomfortable step into a more interesting herb and spice zone? Begin by just being open to an "herbalish, spicy experience," then be on the lookout for a spark of inspiration.
Kids rode the school bus; it was not derisively called "the big cheese". Many communities didn't have the money for luxuries like buses so children walked to school, even in bone chilling cold. If one could clamber aboard a warm bus filled with your friends - what a treat. The thought of hitting another child or not obeying the driver never occurred to anyone. Your dad would "ground you for life" or possibly "kill you".
Note: I did not include the 10 hour slow cooking time into the overall 'recipe time' because once the slow cooker is turned on, you don't have to do anything until it's done and ready to eat (except clean up and wash all your dishes!). Since you can do other things during those 10 hours (like sleep or go to work), the 10 hours are omitted. I usually make the stew Sunday evening and have it ready for Monday morning.
Waldorf salad, made with ripe, healthy apples, nuts, and raisins, is a good acid reflux cure recipe. Use any traditional Waldorf salad recipe, but substitute low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream. You will have a great-tasting salad that contains no recognized acid reflux trigger foods.
For entree favorites try the chicken pot pie filled with chunks of chicken, peas, carrots, potatoes and baked deep in a flaky crust. This entree is large enough to be shared with two or three guests. The pie is served in a hollow crock pot and can be overwhelming just at first sight! For Guinness lovers try the Guinness braised beef casserole in slow cooker - tender and melt in your mouth good. For those who prefer seafood, I recommend the fresh pan seared Chilean sea bass over warm lentils and sauteed spinach. A phenomenal dish that is light and leaves room for sweets.
If you feel that there isn't enough liquid, you can add a little bit of boiling water to the mix as you see fit. Just keep in mind that the juices will rise over time.
The baked potato can be cooked quickly and easily. Just wash the potato off, poke a few wholes in it, and place it in the microwave for 5 minutes. If it isn't quite done place it back easy beef stew recipe nz the microwave for 60 seconds. Cut a whole down the middle and then add your toppings.
Put in Crock pot on high and let cook all day. Once everything is easy beef stew tender set on low and simmer until supper time. Then mix flour and water, salt and pepper and make your gravy. Pour the flour and water mixture in with the meat and veggies, turn back on high and stir good, and let thicken, if need be add more flour to thicken. I also add Kitchen bouquet for more of a brown gravy color.
So how do we get ourselves simple beef stew to take that sometimes uncomfortable step into a more interesting herb and spice zone? Begin by just being open to an "herbalish, spicy experience," then be on the lookout for a spark of inspiration.
Kids rode the school bus; it was not derisively called "the big cheese". Many communities didn't have the money for luxuries like buses so children walked to school, even in bone chilling cold. If one could clamber aboard a warm bus filled with your friends - what a treat. The thought of hitting another child or not obeying the driver never occurred to anyone. Your dad would "ground you for life" or possibly "kill you".
Note: I did not include the 10 hour slow cooking time into the overall 'recipe time' because once the slow cooker is turned on, you don't have to do anything until it's done and ready to eat (except clean up and wash all your dishes!). Since you can do other things during those 10 hours (like sleep or go to work), the 10 hours are omitted. I usually make the stew Sunday evening and have it ready for Monday morning.
Waldorf salad, made with ripe, healthy apples, nuts, and raisins, is a good acid reflux cure recipe. Use any traditional Waldorf salad recipe, but substitute low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream. You will have a great-tasting salad that contains no recognized acid reflux trigger foods.
For entree favorites try the chicken pot pie filled with chunks of chicken, peas, carrots, potatoes and baked deep in a flaky crust. This entree is large enough to be shared with two or three guests. The pie is served in a hollow crock pot and can be overwhelming just at first sight! For Guinness lovers try the Guinness braised beef casserole in slow cooker - tender and melt in your mouth good. For those who prefer seafood, I recommend the fresh pan seared Chilean sea bass over warm lentils and sauteed spinach. A phenomenal dish that is light and leaves room for sweets.
If you feel that there isn't enough liquid, you can add a little bit of boiling water to the mix as you see fit. Just keep in mind that the juices will rise over time.
The baked potato can be cooked quickly and easily. Just wash the potato off, poke a few wholes in it, and place it in the microwave for 5 minutes. If it isn't quite done place it back easy beef stew recipe nz the microwave for 60 seconds. Cut a whole down the middle and then add your toppings.