If I told you that you could throw all of your financial documents in a box, come back in 4 hours and your taxes would be done, you'd be amazed.
If I told you that you could throw all of your dirty laundry in a clothes hamper, come back in 4 hours and your laundry would be clean and folded, you'd be astounded.
While I can't deliver on either of those two, I can tell you that if you throw the ingredients for this recipe in your slow cooker and come back in 4 hours, I can guarantee a simple, delicious, comforting meal your whole family will enjoy.
Spring is in full swing, and that means it's time to dust off the tongs and head out to the grill. It's important to keep some recipes in your arsenal that are good for rainy days too, when you may not want to stand out with umbrella in hand to make burgers and dogs. Thank you April showers...
Somewhere between the kids' hockey practice, homework, dance class, figure skating, swimming, and after-school programs we have to fit meals into our busy schedules each week. This is no easy task.
When paired with the fact that I strive to serve my family delicious and nutritious meals AND try and involve my kids in food preparation, this task is nearly impossible.
To be honest, that's what this whole column of mine on Yummy Mummy Club is about. Trying to share good, easy recipes that you can make with and for your family.
Who doesn't love deep fried Chinese food smothered in a sweet, succulent sauce? That being said, the fast food/take out versions leave you wondering what it is that gives your dinner that florescent hue, and how much sugar was used in that sweet, sticky sauce that is gobbed onto your dish.
I probably get asked for slow cooker recipes more than any other type of cooking. I think people love the idea of throwing ingredients in a pot, and then enjoying the day-long steady build of delectable aromas filling the house, culminating in a delicious dinner that is ready to serve. A lot of folks have their tried and true recipes that they love and venturing out takes some level of risk.
My kids love this dish because it's delicious. I love it because I can make it in the morning by just throwing all the ingredients straight into the pot. The beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce reminds me of the gravy served up at the old neighbourhood deli my grand-dad used to take me to as a kid.
I serve them up on egg noodles which cook up in just a few quick minutes. That way we can walk in the door on a cold day and be sitting down to a delicious meal within minutes.
Give it a try and let me know what your crew thinks!
