A dish that cooks itself may seem too good to be

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1 Warmer for Winter Winter is upon us again! The fires are stoked and electric blankets are back on the beds, for those of us exposed to the colder weather our country has to offer. This winter why not explore the wonders of the slow cooker. These terrific appliances have really come into vogue. Why? Because they are terrific for cooking the food that best suits a cold winter s night. The Creamy Beef Stroganoff is an oldie but a goodie, whilst the White Bean and Chicken Soup will warm the cockles of your heart. At Kraft we love a salad all year round! In winter our preference is for warmer varieties. The Grilled Tomatoes with Blue Cheese make a terrific entrée suggestion with some crusty bread, whilst the Warm Potato, Italian Sausage and Rocket Salad is a fantastic meal for during the week! As an accompaniment, the Basmati and Baked Pumpkin Salad is perfect for grilled or roast meat. Enjoy! Trish.

2 A dish that cooks itself may seem too good to be Slow Cooker Tips & Tricks full enough, you risk overcooking. method is ideal for inexpensive cuts of meat, since it provides plenty of time for tenderising. To check the progress, spin or tap the lid until the condensation falls off. If the recipe gives Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb Creamy Beef Stroganoff pan over medium heat and sauté onions until tender, then transfer to slow cooker. Combine flour and cumin and coat lamb chops. Heat reing oil in the frying pan and cook the chops over a high heat then transfer to slow cooker. to the slow cooker, cover and cook on HIGH Skim fat from sauce then serve alongside Cream Cheese chopped (optional) frying pan over medium heat and sauté onion to slow cooker. Toss meat in combined flour and paprika to coat. Heat reing oil in pan Transfer beef to slow cooker along with mushrooms, wine, honey, tomato paste and the bay leaf and stir to combine. Cook on stirring once or twice. Stir in the Philly and cucumber then season to taste. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

3 The slow cooker tenderises meats and veggies, blends flavours and ensures dinner is ready when you are. Slow Cooker Tips & Tricks juices or concentrate flavours, remove the You may need to add blended cornflour. work by simmering food at a low, even recipes have sauces and spices added for flavouring, but you will notice very little water or stock are added, as with a slow cooker there is very little evaporation. Soups of course are the exception! Ingredient Tips for the Slow Cooker the meat. If you prefer the look and it before adding to the slow cooker. as stewing beef, chuck, blade or this moist heat method of cooking. so they cook evenly. minutes before serving. Braised Beef with Cauliflower Mash Cream Cheese slow cooker. Cook onions in same pan over then transfer to slow cooker along with tomato sauce, golden syrup, vinegar and Boil potatoes and cauliflower until tender. taste. Keep warm. blended cornflour to the sauce and continue Serve with the cauliflower mash and sprouts. Pork Satay Hot Pot Place the onion, garlic, ginger, peanut butter, chilli sauce and soy sauce in a food processor and pulse to form a coarse paste. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan, add paste and stir reing oil in frying pan and cook the pork, in batches, until well browned. Transfer pork to slow cooker and combine with onion mixture, carrot, stock and coconut Serve with steamed rice, sprinkled with coriander and fried shallots.

4 any day you need an extra hand. General Slow Cooker Tips the slow cooker). in the slow cooker and is therefore a perfectly safe method of cooking. Be sure to follow the temperature and time specified in the recipe. spices in the slow cooker due to the long cooking time. Ground spices and herbs tend to lose their flavour. Storing Leafy Greens and Herbs towels, if desired, in a perforated plastic bag or loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the parsley, coriander and dill, in a tall glass with of cold water. Cover the leaves with damp paper towel then a plastic bag and refrigerate until ready to use, changing the water every White Bean Soup with Chicken and Cabbage soaked overnight in cold water, mm thick slices pan and sauté the onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened. Transfer to slow cooker. Heat reing oil in the pan over Transfer chicken to slow cooker along with drained white beans, carrots, stock, water, hours until meat is tender. each side, until browned. Remove and drain on paper towel. Stir in sausage and cabbage or until cabbage is tender. Season soup and serve with crusty bread. Orecchiette, Cabbage and Pea Salad pasta shells side Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain. Heat butter in saucepan and panfry Add cabbage and spring onion to pan Add the peas, stock, dressing and pasta through. Take off heat and stir in the dill and seasoning. Serve salad as a side with roasted meat.

5 Washing Salad Greens spinner. With salad spinner in sink, run cold water through spinner while turning the basket. Repeat once or twice, if necessary, to make sure greens are clean and dry. Pat dry with paper towels, if necessary. If you do not have a salad spinner, rinse greens under cold running water until clean. Then, pat dry with paper towels. the cooked ingredients to cool a little before adding greens and herbs, to prevent wilting from the heat of cooked ingredients. Grilled Tomatoes with Blue Cheese entrée Combine the dressing and basil in a large bowl, add tomatoes and toss to coat. dressing, and cook both sides in grill pan for Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and or until cheese is melted. Toss salad leaves with reserved dressing and divide between four serving plates. Top with tomatoes and serve immediately. Basmati and Baked Pumpkin Salad cutlets, to serve side Cook rice according to pack directions, then allow to cool slightly. steam beans until tender; drain and set aside. Toss together the rice, pumpkin, beans, pine nuts and reing dressing. Season to taste and serve sprinkled with Parmesan alongside lamb cutlets.

6 Try these delicious salad recipes to warm your taste buds on a cold winters day. Washing Fresh Herbs Rinse small bunches under cold running water, then blot dry, or when needing to clean a large amount of herbs, fill the sink with cold water and swish the herbs around to remove any dirt. Remove the herbs from the sink and place in a salad spinner to spin dry, or place on paper towels and gently blot dry. For more recipes and cooking tips go to: Chicken and Garlic Ciabatta Salad Brush ciabatta slices with half the combined butter and garlic. Place ciabatta on a baking tray and cook under a preheated grill for Brush chicken fillets with reing garlic each side until cooked. Remove, wrap in foil and keep warm. Cut chicken into thick slices, break bread into smaller pieces then arrange on a serving platter along with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado serve immediately. Warm Potato, Italian Sausage and Rocket Salad Gently bring potatoes to the boil in a large through. Cool slightly then cut thick slices on the diagonal. When potatoes are cool enough to handle cut in half and gently toss with sausage, onion, roasted capsicum and rocket. Arrange onto serving plates or large platter,