Category: Slow-Cooker Recipes

Beef Ragù With Pappardelle

Beef Ragù With Pappardelle

This is my beef ragù with pappardelle and it is a keeper. Hearty, comfort food that’s perfect for the dead of winter. The word “ragù” comes from the French word “ragoutier,” which means “awake your appetite“.  Ragù originated as a simple meat sauce, traditionally made with leftovers, 

Slow Roasted Pork Burritos With Pineapple Salsa

Slow Roasted Pork Burritos With Pineapple Salsa

Sometimes you find things in the least expected places. Like killer burritos in Denmark. Sounds crazy I know, but it’s true. Some readers follow me on Instagram, if you do, you may already know what I’m talking about. While visiting Copenhagen last Spring, my boys 

Tuscan Tortellini Soup

Tuscan Tortellini Soup

This is a new(ish) family favorite. Best part, it pleases all. My husband and I love soup and my kids love pasta. The marriage is perfect. This Tuscan tortellini soup is a fantastic slow cooker meal that is mostly effortless. A tomato-based soup is a 

Homemade Corned Beef Hash

Homemade Corned Beef Hash

Corned beef hash is a labor of love.  It takes commitment, planning, and someone in your family who absolutely loves it.  For me, that is my older son, and he could live on it.  Well, this and kreplach.   While I will do almost anything 

Carnitas-Style Slow Cooker Brisket–Need I Say More?

Carnitas-Style Slow Cooker Brisket–Need I Say More?

This carnitas-style slow cooker brisket is divine.  I think brisket is always delicious and there are many ways to make it, but this is special.  I have a bunch of recipes for brisket that I love and use often, but this time I wanted to try 

Ropa Vieja, An Easy Make-Ahead Family Dinner

Ropa Vieja, An Easy Make-Ahead Family Dinner

Ropa vieja is considered comfort food.  I can totally see why.  I first had ropa vieja on the Upper West Side of Manhattan at La Caridad.  This traditional Spanish dish, which translates to “old clothes,” is so named because the shredded meat looks torn, like