That small box of pudding mix in the pantry may not look like much, but our recipes with vanilla pudding prove how versatile it can be. With a silky texture and mellow sweetness, vanilla pudding easily transforms into the base for pies, cakes, trifles and easy no-bake desserts.
These vanilla pudding dessert recipes range from rich and decadent, like a toffee brownie trifle or chocolate éclair, to lighter and fruit-forward, such as strawberry bliss or raspberry coffee cake. On warmer days, you can make frozen treats like pops and ice cream sandwiches in different flavors. Moreover, a simple swap to nondairy milk or adding a handful of seasonal fruits and spices can fit these recipes for any occasion, including potluck desserts.
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight treat, craving a nostalgic favorite or wanting a fresh spin for gatherings, these desserts using vanilla pudding prove the mix is anything but ordinary.
Curry isn’t a single dish; it’s really a family of spiced stews, each defined by a fragrant mix of aromatics and seasonings rather than one standard formula. Many curry recipes call for a jarred powder, but in this slow-cooker vegetable curry recipe, flavor comes from individual spices—turmeric for earthiness, cinnamon for warmth, coriander for citrusy lift and cayenne for heat—so you can taste their complexity as they meld together. Garlic, onion and ginger lay the foundation, while tomato paste adds depth and a gentle acidity.
The slow cooker takes over from there, coaxing sweetness from carrots and sweet potatoes, softening cauliflower until it’s tender, and letting chickpeas soak up the flavors of the spices. Coconut milk rounds everything out with a velvety finish, while cilantro and lime add brightness. The result is a richly spiced, homemade curry that tastes fresher and more vibrant than anything you’d get from a premixed powder. Plus, heart-healthy slow-cooker recipes like this often make enough to pack away for leftovers (it freezes well, too).
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Curry Ingredients
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Canola oil: Canola is a neutral cooking oil that allows other flavors to bloom. It adds a touch of richness without overpowering the dish.
Aromatics: Onion and minced garlic blend seamlessly into the sauce.
Spices: Many curry recipes call for ground coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Coriander adds a citrusy, slightly floral note; cinnamon contributes a subtle sweetness and warmth; ginger introduces gentle heat and a zesty lift; turmeric lends an earthy, slightly bitter flavor and gives the dish its vibrant golden color; and cayenne delivers a touch of fiery heat that cuts through the rich coconut milk.
Tomato paste: Tomato paste adds concentrated acidity and umami that strengthen the base of the sauce. Its deep red color also enhances the curry’s visual appeal. Cooking the tomato paste with the spices intensifies its flavor.
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas): Chickpeas supply a hearty texture and plant-based protein that make the curry filling. When mashed, they thicken the sauce for a creamier consistency.
Vegetables: This hearty stew features sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and tomatoes. Make sure to use sweet potatoes and not yams (there is a difference!). Frozen cauliflower florets work perfectly fine here. The best types of tomatoes are plum tomatoes or on-the-vine tomatoes from the grocery store. In a pinch, use drained canned diced tomatoes.
Chicken broth: Chicken broth infuses the curry with savory, umami-rich flavor and provides enough liquid to braise the vegetables evenly. Use your favorite store-bought brand, or homemade chicken broth if you have some on hand.
Light coconut milk:Coconut milk brings creaminess and a hint of tropical sweetness without overwhelming the spices. Its fat content smooths out the sauce and ties flavors together.
Seasonings: Salt and pepper heighten the flavors of the spices and vegetables, and ensure the curry tastes balanced.
Fresh cilantro: Cilantro adds a burst of herbal brightness at the finish. Its fresh flavor contrasts with the long-cooked vegetables. If you’re one of many who think cilantro tastes like soap, use parsley instead.
Cooked brown rice: Rice serves as a hearty base that absorbs the flavorful sauce. Its nutty character complements the earthiness of the curry. The best way to cook rice is with a rice cooker, but making it on the stove works well, too.
Lime wedges: When squeezed over the curry, lime juice brings tang and freshness. This acidity balances the richness of coconut milk.
Plain yogurt (optional): Yogurt offers a cool, creamy counterpoint to the curry’s heat. It can also add tanginess that complements the spices.
Mix diabetic-friendly and family-delicious in one easy pot.
If you are one of the 30 million Americans struggling with diabetes, the biggest obstacle to meal preparation can be life. Since staring into the refrigerator waiting for inspiration isn’t an option, having a simple, delicious, and practical diabetic cookbook like The One-Pot Diabetes Cookbook, is essential to managing your condition.
With clear recipes and guidance, this dedicated diabetic cookbook will help you prepare balanced, full meals that will feed your whole family in one pot. Cooking becomes more convenient, mealtime becomes more integrated, and all with just a few kitchen tools and basic cooking techniques—a truly family inclusive diabetic cookbook.
This diabetic cookbook features:
Many “one-pots”—Preparation options range from a slow cooker to a soup pot, to just a simple salad bowl.
Shopping made easy—A diabetic cookbook filled with recipes containing minimal ingredients that are easy to find at the grocery store.
Tips and advice—Feed your brain with nutritional and useful knowledge about living with diabetes.
Simplify your life and health with a diabetic cookbook written around delicious one-pot meals.
Recipes include: Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad, Steak Fajitas, Pot Roast with Vegetables, One-Pot Beef and Veggie Lasagna, Jamaican Jerk Ground Beef Skillet, and Slow-Cooked Seafood Chowder
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About the Author
Kathy Birkett, RDN, LD, is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a passion for helping people get and stay healthy while enjoying flavorful meals. She has led weight loss groups, diabetes classes, cardiac rehab nutrition programs, and individual nutrition therapy sessions. Connect with Kathy on Twitter @KathyBirkettRDN and Facebook at Facebook.com/NutritionForTheHealthOfIt. –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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“I would recommend this book if you are trying to cut carbs to reduce your HbA1c and obtain a healthier body weight. This book is different from other reduced-carb meal plans in that it is based on a carb % rather than limiting everyone to the same number of grams per day, and these meals are healthy rather than low carb and high fat/high protein. Low carb dieting has to be done correctly to produce healthy results, and with Kathy’s book, you should be on your way to a healthier you!”—Tamara S. Herman, RD, LD, CDE
“I love this cookbook! The first two chapters, while written for diabetics, are very informative and useful for anyone who wants to follow a healthy diet. The recipes are easy to follow and are great for any diabetic who is wanting to eat healthier but doesn’t know where to begin. I plan to share this cookbook with my patients and families to help them better navigate the world of healthy eating!”—Nancy Farrar, NP
“The One-Pot Diabetes Cookbook is a treasure of healthy, delectable meals made simply in one pot for diabetes. Kathy Birkett includes important teaching points that are easily understood.”—Ann Shalley, MD –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
These slow-cooker pork medallions are a bit of an outlier among our wealth of slow-cooker recipes. While most are built around slow, low-heat cooking—designed to cook meats and vegetables to a meltingly soft texture in three to six or even eight hours—this one has a cooking time of around two hours. Pork medallion slow-cooker recipes are rare because tenderloins are already so, well, tender. Sure, the slow cooker is great for fixing tough cuts of meat. But the tenderloin doesn’t need fixing. You can pull it together before those after-school activities with the kids, and dinner will be ready when you get home.
Ingredients for Slow-Cooker Pork Medallions
Olive oil: Unlike most slow-cooker recipes, this one includes no added liquids. The oil coats the pork and keeps it from sticking and drying in the slow cooker.
Soy sauce: There’s just enough soy sauce in the recipe to give it a layer of savory umami flavors.
Montreal steak seasoning: This popular spice mixture provides a balance of savory, meat-enhancing flavors.
Pork tenderloin: Tenderloin is boneless and has no surface fat to trim away, so it’s a no-fuss meal option.
Wild rice or mashed potatoes: Serve the finished pork medallions with wild rice for an elegant meal, or with mashed potatoes for comfort-food vibes.
Crispy, golden pastry wrapped around spiced apples. Sponge cake layered with cherries and whipped cream. Warm honey-glazed cakes offer sweetness in every bite. These traditional German desserts reflect centuries of home baking, where careful technique and time-honored recipes are passed from one generation to the next.
To celebrate the richness of Germany’s baking traditions, we collected our best German dessert recipes. We included classic options like apfelkuchen (apple strudel), bee sting cake and black forest cake, along with German-inspired creations like sauerkraut chocolate cake. Some of the desserts can be made anytime, whereas others add old-world flavors to seasonal baking. Pfeffernuesse cookies and chocolate lebkuchen are a great choice during Christmas. Or look to raspberry custard kuchen and apple Bavarian torte to add a fruit-forward touch to warm-weather gatherings like Easter or summer brunch.
Most of our recipes are simple to prepare and use accessible ingredients, making them well-suited for beginner bakers. Instead of making Zimtsterne (cinnamon cookies) the traditional way with ground almonds, we include all-purpose flour to help the dough come together. And we offer an easier way of making strudel dough, typically stretched thin by hand, by rolling it out on parchment paper to prevent tearing.
So, whether you’re baking for a holiday table or just looking to try German sweets, this lineup brings variety and approachable methods to your kitchen.
From fluffy Victoria sponges to sausage rolls, the flavors of British baking are some of the most famous in the world. Learn how to create classic British treats at home with the fresh, from-scratch, delicious recipes in The Best of British Baking.
Eat your way across the UK—Discover a baking book that features recipes from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with trivia and stories that highlight their history.
Sweet and savory choices—Get ready to bake off 60 authentically British recipes that include the frothy and sugary as well as the hearty and satisfying.
Techniques and tips—Find measurements in both weight and volume (as well as metric and imperial), with clear instructions and advice for achieving the perfect bake.
Turn any kitchen into a great British bake off with this whimsical baking recipe book.
In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines the flavors of classic cheesy hash brown casserole with bratwursts and sauerkraut, pretzels and beer cheese. It takes less than 10 minutes to mix and takes only one bowl. It’s sure to please everyone any time of the year. —Sarah Markley, Ashland, Ohio
Can you freeze Oktoberfest Casserole?
Freeze cooled potato mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.
Test Kitchen tips: Choose a beer you enjoy drinking to use in this recipe. Substitute any flavor of brats or pretzel pieces to add more flavor.
Creative, affordable recipes featuring the ultimate comfort food!
What you can do with an ordinary box of macaroni and cheese? Create 101 family favorites! Perfect for budget-conscious cooks and college students, this collection includes recipes for:
· Vegetable Picante Soup
· Herbed Macaroni and Cucumber Salad
· Chili Mac
· Baked Tomato Macaroni
· Fried Macaroni and Cheese, and many more
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From the Back Cover
Whether cooking on a budget or for a pack of picky eaters, these tasty recipes are for you.101 Things to do With Mac & Cheese is full of meals your whole family will love.
Good Food, Good Meat, Good God, Let's Eat! 