Cozy, comforting potatoes and ham in the slow cooker—perfect on chilly day (or really any day)
Cheesy Potato, Ham and Leek Casserole

Cozy, comforting potatoes and ham in the slow cooker—perfect on chilly day (or really any day)
Start the New Year out right with Hoppin’ John. If you are going to be up late to ring in the new year, stir everything into the slow cooker before you go to bed and wake up to a warm, hearty breakfast of black eyed peas which legend has it, will lead to prosperity.
Did you know that October is National Pork Month? Slow cookers are the perfect piece of kitchen equipment for carnitas, a Mexican preparation of pulled pork. We love pulled pork recipes because they are versatile and budget-friendly. This recipe was inspired by the carnitas served at Chipotle Grills across the country – succulent pork that is […]
Pulled Pork is ideally suited for slow cooking. The tougher, budget-friendly cuts of pork really benefit from a long, slow cook. This is a new recipe for me that I tried on a whim when it was my job to deliver pulled pork sandwiches to 12 hungry SMCC culinary students. There were no leftovers!
Last week, we had a spell of very unseasonably hot weather for Maine, we’re talking 80 degrees in March. You will get no complaints from me. In fact we decided to celebrate our son’s 11th birthday with a cookout, complete with baked beans, coleslaw and grilled chicken.