Quick, Cozy and Delicious Slow Cooker Meals
Cozy Meals to Make this Winter
Cool, cozy days and nights make us crave comfort, warmth and nourishment. We can feed our needs during slow-cooker season with flavors that will perk us up and keep us going. January is the perfect time to brighten up your foodie palate during National Slow Cooker Month. Slow cooking allows us to savor the flavors that delight us, while giving us more time to enjoy everything else!
BreakfastBefore meeting the Lost in Pace Walking Group or heading to the Fitness Club and Flow Studio for your workout, kick your day into gear with Slow-Cooker Healthy Cranberry-Pecan Oatmeal Porridge. Making it in a slow cooker overnight gives you a healthy and tasty start to the day, and this recipe guarantees you’ll have enough for a week of healthy breakfasts. That’s a worthwhile time-saving hack – don’t you agree?
LunchThe days may be a bit colder, but you’ll still be out and about, and coming home to the delicious smell of lunch, ready when you are, will help you get through the rest of the day. Why not try spicy-sweet Chipotle-Orange Pork Tacos to warm you up? And since the slow cooker does all the work, it won’t slow you down! Plus, this recipe provides enough for “nextovers” for another meal, so you can cook once and eat twice.
DinnerIf you’re craving classic comfort, nothing can beat the time-tested flavors of red wine, thyme and garlic in a Slow Cooker Pot Roast. Serve it in a warm bowl with crusty French bread for dipping in the silky sauce and you’ve got a fabulous, easy dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
DessertAfter dinner is a great time to visit with friends at The Bar at The VuePoint. And while you’re strategizing for your next Pickleball Tourney, there’s a sweet end to the day waiting for you! The short cooking time of this Double Apple Cake means you can invite the neighbors over for a warm dessert after a beautiful evening walk home. Yum!
Slow cooking fits right in with your Altis lifestyle. You’ll have all the time you need to explore your Altis community, whether it’s tasting the flavors of the world with your foodie friends or mastering ever more challenging yoga poses.