#deliciouslycooked

A hearty and flavorful soup made with tender ham hock, cabbage, and vegetables, cooked low and slow in the slow cooker.

Ingredients: 1 ham hock. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 head cabbage, chopped. 3 carrots, sliced. 3 potatoes, diced. 8 cups chicken broth. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, put the cabbage, carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, onion, and ham hock. Add pepper and salt to taste. It should be cooked on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours, until the ham hock is soft and the vegetables are done. Take the ham hock out of the slow cooker when it's done cooking and shred the meat, getting rid of the bone and extra fat. Place the shreds of meat back into the slow cooker and mix them around well. Check the seasoning and make changes if needed. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

This Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta is a delightful combination of tender salmon, tangy lemon, and rich buttery sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked linguine. It's a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients: 8 oz salmon fillet, skin removed. 8 oz linguine pasta. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup chicken broth. 1 lemon, zest and juice. 1/4 cup heavy cream. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish. Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving.

Instructions: Cook linguine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Place salmon fillet in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the lemon butter sauce. Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently fold into the pasta. Season with lemon zest, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Deliciously tender pork chops cooked in a flavorful sauce in the slow cooker, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients: 4 pork chops. 1 onion, sliced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup chicken broth. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 2 tablespoons brown sugar. 1 teaspoon ground ginger. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1 tablespoon cornstarch. 2 tablespoons water. Green onions, chopped for garnish.

Instructions: Put the pork chops at the bottom of a slow cooker. Put minced garlic and sliced onions on top of the pork chops. Soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and black pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl. Cover the pork chops with the sauce. On low heat, cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until pork is soft. Take the pork chops out of the oven and keep them warm. Add water and cornstarch to a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth. Put the cornstarch mix into the slow cooker and stir it around until the sauce gets thicker. Add chopped green onions to the top of the pork chops and serve them with the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

This slow cooker turkey breast recipe makes a main dish that's juicy and full of flavor that's great for any event. The mix of herbs and spices gives the turkey a great flavor, and the slow cooking keeps it tender and juicy. Enjoy a turkey dinner without much trouble with this simple method.

Ingredients: 1 6-7 lb whole turkey breast, thawed if frozen. 1/4 cup chicken broth or water. 2 teaspoons garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/4 cup melted butter.

Instructions: Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker. Pour chicken broth or water over the turkey breast. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, parsley flakes, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the turkey breast. Drizzle melted butter over the turkey breast. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 75C. Once cooked, let the turkey breast rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

A quick and tasty beef and broccoli dish that is easy to make in a pressure cooker. The beef is tender and the broccoli is perfectly cooked in a tasty sauce.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, thinly sliced. 1 cup broccoli florets. 1/2 cup soy sauce. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup oyster sauce. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp ginger, grated. 1 cup beef broth. 2 tbsp cornstarch. 2 tbsp water. 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Green onions, sliced for garnish. Sesame seeds optional, for garnish.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger. Add sliced beef to the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes. Set the pressure cooker to saut mode and heat vegetable oil. Sear marinated beef until browned on all sides. Add beef broth and lock the pressure cooker lid. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, then quick release pressure. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the beef mixture to thicken the sauce. Add broccoli florets, close the lid, and cook on high pressure for an additional 3 minutes. Quick release pressure again and stir the beef and broccoli. Serve over rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

These Lemon Herb Butter Scallops are a delightful combination of tender scallops cooked to perfection with aromatic herbs and zesty lemon. They make for an elegant and flavorful seafood dish that's quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients: 12 large scallops. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme. 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Salt and black pepper to taste. Lemon wedges for serving.

Instructions: Use paper towels to dry the scallops, then season them with salt and black pepper. Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Put minced garlic in the pan and cook for one minute, until the garlic smells good. Sear the scallops for two to three minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and fully cooked. Cut up some parsley, thyme, and lemon zest and sprinkle them on top of the scallops while they grill. Take the scallops out of the pan and serve them right away with lemon wedges. Have fun with your scallops in lemon herb butter!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

These Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Baked Beans are a perfect blend of flavors with the sweetness of molasses and brown sugar, tanginess from apple cider vinegar, and a hint of spice. Slow-cooked to perfection, they make a delicious side dish for barbecues or any gathering.

Ingredients: 4 cups dried navy beans. 1 onion, finely chopped. 1/2 cup molasses. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar. 1/4 cup Dijon mustard. 1 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. 6 cups water. 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled.

Instructions: Rinse the navy beans and place them in the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker. Pour water over the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir well. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until beans are tender. Before serving, stir in the cooked and crumbled bacon. Serve the sweet and tangy baked beans hot. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

Enjoy tender and flavorful Cornish game hens cooked to perfection in the slow cooker with aromatic herbs and citrus.

Ingredients: 2 Cornish game hens. 1 lemon, sliced. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 2 sprigs fresh rosemary. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Rinse the Cornish game hens under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the hens with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place a few slices of lemon, minced garlic, and rosemary sprigs inside each hen cavity. Place the hens in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the hens are cooked through and tender. Once done, remove the hens from the slow cooker and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes