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Turn to slow cookers for easy meals

FALLBROOK – Busy families who do not have the time to spend an hour or more in the kitchen preparing weeknight dinners can turn to slow cookers to do the work for them. Slow cookers cook food at a low temperature over several hours. Slow cookers do not require constant attention, making them ideal for people who want to prep meals before leaving the house and return to a hot meal in the evening.

Many foods, from breakfasts to appetizers to desserts, can be prepared with slow cookers. But slow cookers are perhaps best suited for hearty meals, such as this recipe for “Creamy Ham ‘n’ Broccoli” from “Casseroles, Slow Cooker & Soups,” published by RDA Enthusiast Brands and Taste of Home editors.

Creamy Ham ‘n’ Broccoli

Start to finish: 2-3 hours, 10 minutes active time

Serves: 6-8

3 cups cubed, fully cooked ham

1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

1 jar processed cheese sauce

1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 1/4 cups uncooked instant rice

1 cup milk

1 celery rib, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, or until the rice is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with paprika.

 

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