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Slow Cooker Baked Apples

Image 4 Comments January 20, 2016 Vicki Brett-Gach

Slow Cooker Baked Apples

My personal feeling is that baked apples are usually quite a bit sweeter than they need to be. So, here you have this very simple, barely sweet version – with warm, fragrant spices, and just a touch of oats!

With … Read more


Winter Stew with Potatoes, Barley, and Lentils

Image Leave a comment February 18, 2015 Vicki Brett-Gach

Winter Stew with Potatoes, Barley, and Lentils

My father-in-law was reminiscing a few years ago about a family dish his mom used to make when he was a little boy. It was a stew, he recalled in great detail, with beef, beans, and root vegetables. He posed … Read more


Best Split Pea Soup

Image 1 Comment January 7, 2015 Vicki Brett-Gach

Best Split Pea Soup

This recipe has a long history, and goes back several decades. My mom made a wonderful split pea soup, and when I was growing up, it was always one of my favorites. She would top it with “buttered toast squares” … Read more


Cranberry, Apple, and Pear Slow Cooked Crumble

Image 5 Comments December 3, 2014 Vicki Brett-Gach

Cranberry, Apple, and Pear Slow Cooked Crumble

As a great fan of desserts that practically make themselves, this recipe is among my favorites.

It’s a medley of winter fruits, and really shines around the holidays because it features the beauty and flavor of whole fresh cranberries. These … Read more


Chai-Spiced Steel Cut Oats

Image 2 Comments January 22, 2014 Vicki Brett-Gach

Chai-Spiced Steel Cut Oats

My mighty slow cookers (of almost every size) continue to get a heavy workout during Michigan’s ultra-cold winter months.

A few weeks ago, I shared one of my favorite reasons – Breakfast Bean And Tofu Burritos – inspired by Kathy … Read more


Breakfast Tofu and Bean Burritos

Image 10 Comments November 27, 2013 Vicki Brett-Gach

Breakfast Bean and Tofu Burritos

My slow cooker and I have been pretty good friends for a long time, but I’m head-over-heals in love with it now, thanks to Kathy Hester’s newest book, Vegan Slow Cooking for Two or Just for You.

As a … Read more


Spicy Chana Masala

Image Leave a comment February 20, 2013 Vicki Brett-Gach

Spicy Chana Masala

Chana Masala is the name of a slightly spicy chickpea stew, and also refers to the name of the complex spice blend used to make that dish. A big thank-you goes to my sister-in-law Janet, for sharing her recipe with … Read more


Best Veggie Chili

Image 2 Comments October 17, 2012 Vicki Brett-Gach

Preparing soups and stews is so therapeutic, and one of my favorite comfort foods during Michigan’s coldest months is this three-bean chili.

Not only is this chili spicy, it’s layered with deep, satisfying flavor. It’s probably even better the next … Read more


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