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Carbonara with Braised Lamb
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke
Relaxed winter nights call for satisfying no-fuss suppers. Pick your protein of choice, toss in fresh ingredients, and let the slow cooker do the rest! Each recipe starts with either our Slow-Cooker Lamb Shanks, Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast, Slow-Cooker Chicken, Slow-Cooker Pork Chops, Slow-Cooker Salmon, or Slow-Cooker Black Beans. We've created three extremely different, completely delicious recipes to accompany each slow-cooked protein. Check out your new favorite weeknight supper recipes.
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits

Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits

You’d never guess that this sophisticated dish was made in a slow cooker. Tender lamb shanks over creamy parmesan grits makes for a great weeknight meal or dinner party standout.

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Carbonara with Braised Lamb

Carbonara with Braised Lamb
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Carbonara with Braised Lamb

The genius addition of slow-cooked lamb to this classic Italian pasta dish is sure to impress your crowd. Plenty of cheese and pancetta round out the indulgent meal.

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Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Shepherd's Pie

You can’t have true Shepherd’s Pie without lamb, and this cast-iron skillet recipe is simply the best. Layer in green peas, carrots, and onions and top with a layer of prepared mashed potatoes, before digging in this comforting dish!

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Wedge Salad with Turkey and Blue Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing

Wedge Salad with Turkey and Blue Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Wedge Salad with Turkey and Blue Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing

Switch up this classic salad with our slow-cooked protein-packed turkey, and top with the creamy homemade blue cheese-buttermilk dressing. You can have this filling salad ready in just 15 minutes.

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Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes

Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes

This herby slow-cooked turkey is enough to rival the deliciousness of your Thanksgiving bird! Roasted fingerling potatoes make a filling side, while the zingy mustard sauce deserves to be ladled over just about anything.

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Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Change up the classic Hot Brown sandwich from Louisville by turning it into a tasty casserole. A creamy, crunchy mixture of fresh tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, toasted bread, and crispy bacon is too good when baked until perfectly golden.

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Spicy Red Curry with Chicken

Spicy Red Curry with Chicken
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Spicy Red Curry with Chicken

Use our simple slow-cooked chicken to create a rich, exotic dinner with a spicy red curry sauce and fluffy jasmine rice. An aromatic blend of lemongrass, ginger, and garlic is made even more delicious with a special creamy, spicy kick from coconut cream and sliced red Fresno chiles.

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Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches

Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches

Top these tender, cloud-like chicken biscuit sandwiches with tangy red cabbage, a few pickles, and plenty of our creamy white barbecue sauce! You won’t even be craving that Chick-fil-a sandwich come Sunday.

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

What’s better than this traditional comfort dish on its own? This version with slow-cooked chicken and a cast-iron skillet! Top with puff pastry, and bake until its gloriously golden and bubbly.

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Sliced Pork Chops with Brown Butter-Golden Raisin Relish

Sliced Pork Chops with Brown Butter-Golden Raisin Relish
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Recipe: Sliced Pork Chops with Brown Butter-Golden Raisin Relish

A standout brown-butter relish made with golden raisins, olives, and sherry vinegar completes this hearty pork dinner. Serve with savory roasted sweet potatoes and a side of couscous to keep things interesting.

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Pork-and-Shaved Vegetable Salad

Pork-and-Shaved Vegetable Salad
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Recipe: Pork-and-Shaved Vegetable Salad

A mixture of fresh vegetables, tender pork, crispy bacon, and even candied pecans comes together for a hearty, delicious salad that can stand alone. Not to mention, this colorful, superfood-packed dish is pretty as a picture!

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Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

This casserole made with crunchy bread cubes, creamy cheese, and tender pork makes an equally delicious big-batch breakfast as a filling family dinner!

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Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Tender, glazed salmon, brown rice, Brussels sprouts, and shiitake mushrooms make up this hearty one-bowl meal that leaves you full and happy. The teriyaki twist gives fun flavor to an easy dish.

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Citrus-Salmon Salad

Citrus-Salmon Salad
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Citrus-Salmon Salad

Our homemade citrus vinaigrette steals the show with its crisp combination of orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and orange zest in this fresh salad. Speckled with tender salmon, this dish uses soft butter lettuce, creamy avocado, and orange segments for perfect bites that burst with flavor.

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Salmon Bagel Sandwiches

Salmon Bagel Sandwiches
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Salmon Bagel Sandwiches

Simple, flavorful, and unique—this savory bagel sandwich uses our favorite slow-cooked salmon, a zingy cream cheese mixture, arugula, and extra garnishes to create an indulgent meal that feels special for a weekend lunch or weeknight dinner.

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Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce

Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce

The star of this protein-packed show is the Comeback Sauce, a spicy and smoky finishing touch. The mayonnaise-based sauce hails from Mississippi, but Southerners all across the Deep South love the spicy kick it gives to any dish.

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Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta

Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta

This pasta dish with Cajun flair is a weeknight favorite of ours, using easy slow-cooked black beans, shrimp, and Andouille sausage and finishing with a light buttery, lemony sauce.

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Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Your crew will love these build-your-own tostadas, topped with slow-cooked black beans, a mango-avocado salsa, and queso fresco. The delicious salsa recipe is going to be one you’ll use for any occasion, trust us!

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    1 of 18 Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits
    2 of 18 Carbonara with Braised Lamb
    3 of 18 Shepherd's Pie
    4 of 18 Wedge Salad with Turkey and Blue Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing
    5 of 18 Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
    6 of 18 Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole
    7 of 18 Spicy Red Curry with Chicken
    8 of 18 Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches
    9 of 18 Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms
    10 of 18 Sliced Pork Chops with Brown Butter-Golden Raisin Relish
    11 of 18 Pork-and-Shaved Vegetable Salad
    12 of 18 Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata
    13 of 18 Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts
    14 of 18 Citrus-Salmon Salad
    15 of 18 Salmon Bagel Sandwiches
    16 of 18 Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce
    17 of 18 Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta
    18 of 18 Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa

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