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samedi 19 octobre 2013

How Crock Pot Chicken Recipes Can Take The Fuss Out Of Comfort Food

By Chasity Sheppard


One of the best ways to drive away the cold-weather blues is with a warm, comforting meal. Some people opt for pasta with a flavorful sauce while others want a thick soup or a hearty stew. These can take hours to make but crock pot chicken recipes can help you take the fuss out of preparing comfort food so that you can spend your time doing more important things, like snuggling under a blanket.

A crock pot is a kitchen appliance. While the name officially refers to a specific brand, many people use it to describe any kind of slow cooker. It cooks food at a very low temperature, which means that the cooking time is extended for several hours.

The great thing about a slow cooker is that it saves you a lot of time in the kitchen. You simply have to add the ingredients to the device, set the timer and leave it. Because you don't have to watch it constantly, you can leave your food cooking while you go to work, shopping or take a long nap. It's very difficult to burn anything in a slow cooker, which makes it perfect for people whose culinary skills aren't too great.

A good stew or flavorful curry needs slow cooking at a low temperature to be at its best. In this way, the flavors really get to develop. Moreover, long, slow cooking makes meat extra tender so you can use those cheaper, tougher cuts.

If your idea of heavenly winter food is a thick, hearty soup, slow cooking is just the method for you. This helps the flavors to blend so that you won't be left with a watery soup. If you want it to be even creamier, simply liquidize a few ladles full of soup at the end of the cooking time and then mix it in with the rest. With a crock pot you don't even need to rely on your gran to feed you chicken soup, since you can let the cooker do the work while you curl up in bed.

You may use your crock pot for many things, from whole chickens to spaghetti sauces. You can even make sweet dishes like desserts and candy. If you have an abundance of fresh fruit or berries, prevent them from going to waste by turning them into preserves or jams.

Because slow cooking requires relatively low temperatures, the liquid evaporates much more slowly. Therefore it's important not to add too much water or stock to the pot or your meals will be watery. Another secret is to first saute your ingredients. This helps to seal in their flavor and some of the nutrient content. Before serving, add some extra vitamins to the meal by squeezing a bit of lemon juice over or garnishing the dish with chopped cilantro or parsley.

For crock pot chicken recipes and the many other ways that you can use this appliance, simply look online. You may also find ideas in the recipe booklet that often comes with the slow cooker when you buy it. However, one of the most fun ways to use your crock pot is to simply experiment with it.




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