#warmingdish

A classic and hearty beef stew cooked low and slow in a crock pot, resulting in tender meat and flavorful vegetables.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat. 4 potatoes, diced. 4 carrots, sliced. 1 onion, diced. 2 cups beef broth. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp salt. 1/2 tsp black pepper. 1 tsp dried thyme. 1 bay leaf.

Instructions: Put the onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, beef, and potatoes in the slow cooker. Add the beef broth and mix it in. Add bay leaf, salt, pepper, and thyme to taste. Put the lid on top and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the meat and vegetables are soft.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

This vegan pumpkin soup is rich and creamy, and it's a great dish for cold days. It only needs a few simple ingredients and is cooked to perfection in the slow cooker, which makes the flavors blend so well.

Ingredients: 1 can 15 ounces pumpkin puree. 1 can 14 ounces coconut milk. 2 cups vegetable broth. 1 small onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon maple syrup. 1 teaspoon ground ginger. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine pumpkin puree, coconut milk, vegetable broth, diced onion, minced garlic, maple syrup, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Once cooked, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with a swirl of coconut milk or a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds, if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

This Chicken with Mushroom Onion Dijon Sauce recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy Dijon sauce with savory mushrooms and onions. It's a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 onion, thinly sliced. 8 oz mushrooms, sliced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup chicken broth. 1/4 cup Dijon mustard. 1/2 cup heavy cream. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Add salt and pepper to the chicken breasts. Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. Before you add the chicken breasts, make sure both sides are golden brown. This should take about 6-7 minutes per side. Take it out of the pan and set it aside. Put mushrooms and sliced onion in the same pan. For about 5 minutes, or until softened, saut. To the pan, add minced garlic and cook for one more minute. After that, add the Dijon mustard and chicken broth. Use a stir to mix. Bring the sauce to a low boil and cook for about 5 minutes, or until it has slightly shrunk. Add the heavy cream and stir it in. Simmer for another two to three minutes. Put the chicken breasts back in the pan and let them cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is done and the sauce has thickened. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This Herb Pork with Roasted Applesauce recipe combines tender pork chops seasoned with fresh herbs, roasted potatoes, apples, and onions, served with a flavorful applesauce. It's a delicious and comforting dish perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients: 4 pork chops. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped. 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed. 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced. 1 onion, diced. 2 tablespoons butter. 1/4 cup chicken broth. 1/4 cup apple cider. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. Salt and pepper should be mixed with the olive oil in a small bowl. Cover pork chops with the mix. In a baking dish, put the pork chops. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are fully cooked. Put the potatoes, apples, and onion in a separate baking dish and melt the butter. While the pork chops are cooking, eat them. Add pepper and salt. Put the potato mixture in the oven and cook it for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and golden brown. Chicken broth, apple cider, and Dijon mustard should all be mixed together in a saucepan. Bring it down to a low heat and cook for 5 minutes. When the pork chops are done, serve them with the roasted potato mixture and applesauce on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes