Slow Cooker Beef and Gravy Over Arkansas Rice

by Arkansas Women Bloggers member Debbie Arnold of Dining With Debbie. Beef production contributes more than $533 million to Arkansas’ economy each year, as well as providing employment opportunities in countless rural farming communities. The Arkansas beef industry existed long before the state became an American territory. Arkansas is primarily a cow-calf state, which means […]

Read More

Ark-Asian Country Style Pork Ribs

By Arkansas Women Bloggers member Mary Wood of Run of the Mill Mary My introduction to hog farming came at the age of 10. A neighbor’s sow had a litter of pigs. One of the little ones kept being pushed to the side when it came feeding time, and earned the designation of a ‘runt.’ […]

Read More

Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob

Corn is surely the quintessential summer vegetable in Arkansas. Grilled, roasted, boiled, on the cob, off the cob, creamed, whole kernel – whatever your take on the preparation, corn is sure to find its way from your garden or farmers market onto your summer menu. One of our preferred methods, and one of the healthiest, […]

Read More

Blueberry-Lemon Soufflé Pudding Cake {slow cooker}

Blueberry season in Arkansas is here. The season generally extends from mid-June through July, and I do my best to support the efforts of our U-Pick blueberry farms by filling my freezer with berries and my pantry with blueberry and blueberry-habanero jams. I usually make a batch or two of dried berries to use in granola, as well. […]

Read More

Liquid Gold Chicken Stock

Making your own chicken stock is easy. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. A homemade stock is like liquid gold at my house. It makes the food tastier, reduces food waste and it freezes well. Although store bought is convenient, a homemade broth has more flavor. Trust me on this. Before we get started, though, […]

Read More

Slow Cooker Big Batch Caramelized Onions

As daytime temperatures warm, my slow cooker really gets going. Preparing a big batch of caramelized onions for both immediate use and to have on hand in the freezer will make your meals delicious and easy. The long, slow cooking transforms the strong taste of the onions into one that is both intensely savory and […]

Read More

Slow Cooker Corny Risotto

Are you a risotto lover who avoids making it, because it seems too difficult, too time consuming or both?  Then give this Slow Cooker Corny Risotto a try. It combines the rich flavors of corn, rice and cheese with the ease of preparation in the slow cooker. So while you go about your busy day, […]

Read More

Chicken, Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup {Slow Cooker Sunday}

When the long, gray days of winter set in, I think of soup. I want to enjoy a warm, hearty and comforting meal that chases those chilly days away. For me, the slow cooker is the quintessential kitchen tool for that. I call this an accidental soup. It was one of those dishes that just […]

Read More

Tips for Using Your Slow Cooker

Slow cookers can be used to prepare just about any meal imaginable. And it’s simple. Prep the ingredients, add them to a slow cooker and press start. But wait. There is a difference between a good slow-cooker meal and a great slow-cooker meal. Here are some tips to keep in mind when using a slow […]

Read More

Tips for Choosing A Slow Cooker {Kitchen Tip}

My first slow cooker was a Rival Crock-Pot, a name synonymous with slow cookers, and looked much like this one. Only mine was avocado green. If you’re in my age group, you’ll remember the days when we colored our world with harvest gold and avocado green and our slow cookers had crocks that could not […]

Read More