Tag Archives: braised

Slow Cooker Chicken Poblano

Posted on December 7, 2012 by scarpettakate

Full disclosure: the slow cooker is not my favorite kitchen gadget. It’s convenient to have dinner ready the minute I’m home from work, for sure, but I find most recipes I try wind up tasting dull and muddled, no matter … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged braised, chicken, crockpot, do ahead, main dish, slow cooker, slow cooking, Southwestern | 3 Comments

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Posted on October 12, 2012 by scarpettakate

Full disclosure: I am no barbecue expert, friends. I don’t know my Carolina from my Memphis from my Kansas City, couldn’t really tell you the first thing about brisket or burnt ends. But I do know when something tastes fantastic, … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged barbecue, BBQ, braised, crock pot, easy, main dish, pork, sandwiches, sliders, slow cooker, Southern, tailgating | 9 Comments

Artichoke & Prosciutto Antipasto

Posted on March 23, 2011 by scarpettakate

Growing up in Virginia, spring’s arrival was heralded by blooming dogwood trees, several appearances of my mother’s asparagus with hard-cooked egg and my favorite steamed artichokes, their leaves dipped in dishes of warm melted butter and scraped against bottom teeth. … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged artichoke, baby artichokes, braised, classic, first course, italian, main dish, olive oil, prosciutto, salad, side dish, simple, spring, vegetable, vinaigrette | 11 Comments

Braised Lamb Shanks

Posted on February 26, 2011 by scarpettakate

I know it’s not quite March yet, but I’ve found the perfect dinner for Saint Patrick’s Day. Check that off the list. After inheriting a slow cooker from a downsizing friend (thanks, Garvey!) I wanted to try a traditional braise, … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged braise, braised, crock pot, entree, Ireland, Irish, lamb, lamb shanks, main dish, slow cooker, St. Patrick's Day | 5 Comments

Moroccan Braised Chicken

Posted on January 15, 2011 by scarpettakate

I’m feeling a little wanderlusty lately. I’ll go to check my email and suddenly realize I’ve drifted over to a travel site and am now four pages deep into an article on Istanbul or Patagonia. (I can daydream with the … Continue reading →