All Posts by Melissa Kossler Dutton

Rockin’ Salsa

Combine all of the ingredients in a stockpot. Simmer for three to four hours. Puree or cook down extra salsa and allow it to cool completely before freezing to preserve freshness. Make sure some space is left in containers or…

Melissa Kossler Dutton - March 8

Gyros

Place the roast into the slow cooker. Combine the rest of the ingredients and pour over meat. Cook on high for four hours or low for six to eight hours. Slice or shred meat to fit in pitas. Serve in…

Melissa Kossler Dutton - March 8

Lentil Soup

Add the cut vegetables to the slow cooker and cover with rinsed lentils. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste and vegetable broth. Top with spices and cook five to six hours on low or seven to eight hours on high….

Melissa Kossler Dutton - March 8

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Pull cooked meat apart and serve in choice of shell—corn, flour, hard or soft.

Melissa Kossler Dutton - March 8

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

This recipe produces a delicious, juicy chicken that makes a great meal served with potatoes and another vegetable. It usually results in enough leftover meat to make a chicken pot pie or white chili for another night.

Melissa Kossler Dutton - Feb. 1

Soup-easy: Healthy, hearty and homemade

As a chef, it’s not uncommon for Suzy DeYoung to make foods from scratch that others might pick up at the supermarket. While some of those items might be complicated or time-consuming—one stands out to her as a dish that…