Between wowing a crowd and making lovey-dovey meals for her man, Jeffrey, Ina Garten runs the world of classic cooking. When you want to take a page from her book but have less than half the time, you need to get creative. That’s why we asked our trusted food editor Christine to adapt a few of Ina’s classic recipes to the slow cooker.
5 Classic Ina Garten Recipes You Can Make in the Slow Cooker 1 Parker’s Beef Stew. Hearty beef stew is a cold-weather staple and Ina’s version yields plenty for leftovers during the week. 2 Perfect Roast Chicken. Ina’s roast chicken is legendary. ... 3 Parmesan Risotto. ... 4 Roasted Vegetable Lasagna. ... 5 Mashed Potatoes. ...
The slow cooker is our summertime go-to for cool kitchen cooking. After swim lessons and outdoor activities, it's so nice to come back to a tasty, light dinner. If you can't find Bibb or Boston, green leaf lettuce is less sturdy but can work in a pinch.
Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipes. Ripe bananas are the secret ingredient in Valerie's steel-cut oatmeal, which gets creamier as it cooks overnight. Creamy butternut squash, tender chickpeas, and earthy Swiss chard add vitamins and protein to this hearty soup. Serve it with crusty bread and a squeeze of lemon for a satisfying cold weather meal.