
Though the list of ingredients in this CrockPot Indian curry looks long, Stephanie of A Year of Slow Cooking points out that most everything is already in your pantry. Her kids didn't give this basic chicken curry a try, but everyone else loved it. Chicken curry freezes well, so you can make a pot on the weekend and portion it out for lunches during the week. Serve this classic stew over brown rice for a healthy, gluten-free main dish.
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When canned pumpkin purée goes on sale every October, I fill the pantry so I can make soups and breads right through the winter. If you have canned pumpkin and a rotisserie chicken, or leftover roast or baked chicken, you can toss them into the slow cooker with a few more ingredients from the pantry, and five hours later, you'll have this gorgeous chili that's sure to please the entire family. If you're serving this for a grown-up crowd, you can add a few shakes of hot sauce, to your taste.
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At this time of year, when the days are shorter and the nearest grocery store is five miles away, I'd always rather reach into my pantry to create hearty dishes from what I have on hand than venture out in the dark to the market. This slow cooker lentil chili, from Jeanette's Healthy Living, satisfies the craving for comfort food as the weather gets colder, and I have all of the ingredients in the pantry. Jeanette suggests you can spice this mild chili up to your own taste, and serve it over quinoa or rice. Perfect for Meatless Monday, don't you think?
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