Seems like every beginning of a new year we vow to be more balanced in our approach to life. Slowing down. Working less. Vacationing more. Spending time in meaningful moments.
When it comes to cooking and food preparation, today's all about the slow-cooker which comes in handy as it allows us to just throw in all ingredients and walk away to do other things, like going on a brisk winter walk or getting a much needed massage. Then four hours later we sit down for a dinner featuring a menu of slow-cooked dishes. But not before a cocktail of Gin and Tonic (of course).
Raise your glass for a balanced 2016!
Gin & Tonic
Slow-cooker Garlic Herbed Mushrooms
Slow-cooked Blue Cheese & Parmesan Chicken Wings
Slow-cooker Pinto Beans, Tomato & Onion Salad
Slow-cooker Vegetable Soup
Slow-cooker Baked Oatmeal Bars
served with Blueberry Vanilla Ice Cream
Recipes
Slow-cooked Blue Cheese Parmesan Chicken Wings
1 lb chicken wings
1 cup store-bought light chunky blue cheese dressing
juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tbsp grated parmesan
1 tbsp finely chopped dill
salt and pepper to taste
Sliced scallion for garnish
1. Combine all ingredients except chicken wings in a bowl and mix well, season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Place chicken wings in a slow-cooker and pour dressing mixture over wings.
3. Cook on high for 3.5 hours.
4. Garnish with sliced scallions before serving.
