Ideal slow-cooker size: 5 quart

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • dry Italian dressing mix
  • cream of mushroom soup
  • ozs. reduced-fat sour cream or light plain yoghurt

Ideal show-cooker size:3-4 quart

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • condensed tomato soup
  • vinegar
  • brown sugar
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • salt
  • dried basil
ready in about 35 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • mayonnaise
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
You might need to buy:
  • honey
  • coarse-grain mustard
  • olive oil
  • hot or mild curry powder
  • Salt
  • ground black pepper
You might need to buy:
  • smashed and chopped garlic
  • ground black pepper
You might need to buy:
  • cubed chicken
  • chopped celery
  • chopped red onion
  • chopped red bell pepper
  • raisins
  • chopped dates
  • mayo
  • sour cream
  • mustard
  • lemon juice
  • pepper
You might need to buy:
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground coriander
  • ground cumin
  • ground ginger
  • paprika
  • salt
  • ground turmeric
  • whole chicken
  • lemon juice
  • beer
You might need to buy:
  • ground black pepper
  • Salt
  • hot or mild curry powder
  • olive oil
  • coarse-grain mustard
  • honey

Episode 513: Soups and Salads

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Vinaigrette
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • Garlic-Marinated Chicken Cutlets
  • white-wine vinegar
  • fresh thyme leaves
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
You might need to buy:
  • onion powder
  • grated onion
  • kosher salt
  • white bread
  • milk
  • eggs
  • oil for frying