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Slow Cooker Recipes from Main Dish to Dessert

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Unlock a world of culinary wonders with an array of tantalizing slow cooker recipes, taking you from mouthwatering main dishes to delectable desserts. Slow cooker recipes have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. They offer a convenient and effortless way to prepare delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen. With a slow cooker, you can simply throw in your ingredients and let them simmer and cook for hours, resulting in tender and flavorful dishes. One of the greatest benefits of using a slow cooker is the ease of preparation. Most recipes require minimal prep time, as you only need to chop and prepare the ingredients before placing them in the slow cooker. This not only saves time but also reduces the amount of dirty dishes and kitchen mess. Another advantage of slow cooker recipes is the ability to cook large quantities of food at once. This makes them perfect for families or for meal prepping for the week. You can easily double or triple a re

Asparagus Facts and Recipes

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***UPDATED 4/27/24*** Asparagus is now in season in Virginia. I happen to like asparagus, how about you? My preference is to grill it on our gas grill with some olive oil and salt/pepper. Oh so good! Here are some fun facts about asparagus.  Asparagus has been cultivated for 2,500 years and for almost 150 years in the United States. It takes three years from seed to harvest. California is among the top 3 states in asparagus production. Other states that produce bunches of asparagus include Washington and Michigan, while others produce very small quantities. Sea salt was the asparagus farmer’s original herbicide. White asparagus and green asparagus come from the same plant. Green asparagus gets its color from sunlight. When the plant breaks through the ground, the sun hits it, turning it green. For white asparagus, sunlight is prevented from touching the plant by piling dirt on top of the stalks so the asparagus matures underground. Once the tip breaks through the surface, the stalk is

5 or Less Ingredient Instant Pot Recipes

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I love to use my Instant Pot . I've made everything from hard-boiled eggs to dessert. I did learn that if you make a dessert after making a pot roast, have an extra seal on hand because the seal holds odors and you may have a cake tasting like a pot roast. Learn from my mistakes 😉 I've searched the WWW for some 5-ingredient IP recipes for you to try. I have tried a few of these and they turned out great.  For you convenience, the full recipe is under the photo. If you desire to look at the original, click the links above the photos and it will take you to the author of the recipes. Let's get started! ******************************************************** Instant Pot 5-Ingredient Italian Chicken  photo credit instantloss.com Instant Pot 5- Ingredient Italian Chicken Author :  Brittany Williams Ingredients 1/2   cup   extra virgin olive oil 1   pound   boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4   cup   freshly grated parmesan cheese 1   tablespoon   dried basil 1   tablespoon