Quickies: No-work comfort food

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Updated November 2, 2012

No-work comfort food
Never used a slow cooker? Use it just once or twice and we guarantee you'll be hooked.

First published in Chatelaine's March 2003 issue.
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Think of your slow cooker as an electric casserole--it gently cooks food with a low, steady, moist heat. All you need to do is toss in a large piece of meat or chicken or a bean combo and a few spices before heading to work or play. Then return to a piping hot ready-to-eat dinner.

On the menu:

Lamb shanks à la Grecque

Pork with onion gravy


		Lamb shanks à la Grecque
		Pork with onion gravy


		Comfort food fix
		Marvellous mashed potatoes


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