The Southwestern flavors are strong in this warm and comforting soup. Instead of a creamy black bean soup, this one is more brothy, like asavory stew. Make this a vegetarian soup by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Credit: Southern Living For a softer bean texture, be sure and add the tomatoes during the last hour of cooking. Ingredients 1pounddried black beans 1medium (about 2 1/2 oz.) Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours....
Tender, flavorful, slow-cooked pork carnitas are traditionally crisped up on the stovetop in a skillet. This recipe has a very short prep time, making it an easy choice forbusy weeknight meals. Broil on high until pork begins to brown and crisp. Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos.Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall If you are feeling real adventurous,make your own corn tortillaswhile the pork slow cooks....
Add dried pinto beans to water and soak overnight. Then set it and walk away. This recipe makes tender beans in a nice soupy broth. Credit: Slow-Cooker Cowboy Beans When the beans have your desired degree of tenderness, stir in lime juice oregano, and cumin. Serve over hot cooked rice or buttery mashed potatoes. Cover and let soak at room temperature 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse beans; set aside....
Cranberries, pears, cider, and fall spices come together for the perfect homemade gift. This year, treat everyone to a scratch-made gift while also saving your own sanity. You could even serve it on a cheese plate, alongside toasted baguette slices or crackers. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas (It would pair wonderfully with goat cheese.) For longer storage, seal the jars using traditional canning methods and store for up to a year....
A boneless pork loin is a great choice for an inexpensive and delicious meal. While similar, pork loins and pork tenderloins are very different. They are also cooked differently. Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall The key to a juicy, succulent pork loin? Don’t overcook it. Pork loin is naturally lean and, in thiseasy slow-cooker recipe, may get done faster than the vegetables....
We use ancho chiles in this recipe, which are the dried version of poblano peppers. They give the stew a smoky flavor and pack a fairly mild heat. Find these chiles in the international aisle of the supermarket or at your local Mexican market. Credit:Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham The dish has deep roots in indigenous Mexican culture, and predates colonization by the Spanish. Its main ingredient, corn, was a sacred crop for both Aztecs and Mayans....
This slow-cooker sweet potato casserole recipe will save valuable oven space this Thanksgiving and holiday season. Just let the slow cooker work its magic. This is one of the many times your slow cooker can come in handy. Credit: Southern Living You already use your slow cooker for making warm and savory soups and stews, right? Now it’s time to let your slow cooker help out with the holiday meal....
Making a DIYair freshenerchanged everything. Making it costs about 50 cents a bottle and I canpersonalize the scentaccording to my mood or the season. So say goodbye to the days of covering your home with an unnatural, heavy odor. Credit: Szabolcs Kiss/EyeEm/Getty Images It’s cheaper, lighter, and more effective. Here’s how to make your own. And finally, be careful not to spray wood or tile floors as the oil can make them slippery....
It’s time to clean the washer. Getty Images Thankfully there are a few steps for removing buildup from an agitator. As with any appliance, consult your washing machine’s user manual before attempting to remove certain parts. Credit:Getty Images Add one-fourth cup of detergent and one cup of bleach to the washer’s drum. This cycle will begin by removing any dirt and residue stuck in the drum. You could also use the same vinegar-baking soda mixture as a cleaner in your washer....
Complete with hiking paths, caves, archery, and more. You know what sounds pretty dreamy for the holidays? A snow-draped castle nestled in the woods with panoramic mountain views. If it seems like the stuff of fairy tales, think again. The 100-acre property is the stuff of dreams, or, more accurately, dreams come true. Due to its surroundings, however, it feels continents away. In 2008, Rob Smith bought the almost 50-year-old castle and refurbished it alongside his family....
A family-favorite appetizer gets a smokin' upgrade. How on earth could you (or why would you?) put cream cheese in your smoker? Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel After tasting it, we understood why. This is like classic cream cheese with pepper jellybut taken up several notches. Maintain the temperature inside smoker until the smoke is burning cleanly, 15 to 20 minutes. Brush the bottom of an 8-inch cast-iron skillet with 1 teaspoon oil....
Give store-bought potato chips a smoky boost for an easy crowd-pleasing snack. Tossed with a three-ingredient spice blend, they are smoky, spicy, crispy, and delicious. Ingredients 1(8-oz.)pkg. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Spread chips in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until chips are warm and slightly shiny, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together paprika, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl....
For the best bite, assemble these right before guests arrive. If you cant find creme fraiche in your area, you could substitute sour cream for a similar flavor. Serve withCranberry Mulesfor a festive appetizer and drink combo. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Place chips in an even layer on a platter. Cut salmon evenly into 24 bite size pieces; top each chip with 1 salmon piece....
