I still can’t get over that 2014 is here. It’s already the 4th of January and I’m not really sure what happened to the 1st-3rd! I’m hoping to slow down the times just a bit.
I love taking the New Year to look back and reflect. Reflect on how I have grown as a person, mom, friend and of course, blogger. Personal achievements and downs. What could I improve on? What could I do better next time? What have I enjoyed? What do I want to accomplish this year and more…
It’s a time to take a step back and relax. Enjoy the slow winter outside and all its beauty. This also means enjoying wintertime foods. Some foods would include: meat, beans, potatoes, greens such as kale and event citrus fruits such as oranges.
By Spring, my husband begs me not to make another bean dish. I just can’t help myself sometimes.
It’s also a great time to bring out the slow cooker! A delicious meal can cook on your counter, while you are at work or running errands. Sit back and relax. Take it slow with some amazing slow cooker meals…
[amd-zlrecipe-recipe:42]
BIG shout out to Cindy for hosting this week’s #SundaySupper! You can find Cindy at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings, a must read!
In the meantime, here are more great recipes from our team…enjoy SLOWLY.
Whet Your Appetite
Whiskey Bacon Onion Jam from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen.
Orange-Fig Jam from girlichef.
Simmering Soups, Stews and Side Dishes
Baked Potato Soup from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner.
Tomato Lentil Soup from In The Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene.
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup from Peanut Butter and Peppers.
Low-Carb Chunky Beefy Vegetable Soup from Yours And Mine Are Ours.
Beef, Wine and Mushroom Soup from Noshing With The Nolands.
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup from Foxes Love Lemons.
Beef Stew from The Foodie Army Wife.
Pot Roast and Portabello Stew from Kudos Kitchen By Renee.
Black Bean and Polenta Crock Pot Stew from Mama’s Blissful Bites.
Turkey Stew from Magnolia Days.
San Antonio Chunky Chicken Stew from The Weekend Gourmet.
Pumpkin, Chickpea & Lentil Stew from Take A Bite Out of Boca.
Slow Cooker Chickpeas from Shockingly Delicious.
Main Courses
Football Sunday Teriyaki Pulled Pork from Family Foodie.
Slow cooker Jalapeno Apricot Pork Chops from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos.
Vegan Slow Cooker Hoppin’ John from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
Slow Cooker Cuban Pork Tacos with Rice and Beans from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks.
Slow Cooker Coffee Glazed Brisket from That Skinny Chick Can Bake.
Chipotle Honey Slow BBQ Ribs from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures.
Ribs with Apples and Sauerkraut from Cooking On The Ranch.
Slow Cooker Jerk Pork from Curious Cuisiniere.
Slow Cooker Beef Daube Provencal from Momma’s Meals.
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore from The Dinner-Mom.
Chicken and Broccoli from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings.
Tacos de Lengua from The Texan New Yorker.
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken & Black Beans for Tacos from Cupcakes & Kale Chips.
Chinese Chicken from The Ninja Baker.
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket and Onions from Neighborfood.
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
I love black beans and polenta! Awesome Amber!
Bring on the beans! Especially when served with polenta =)
Seriously, how can you go wrong when onions and garlics jazz up the powerful bursts of protein?
What a delicious vegetarian dish. I can’t wait to try it!
I love the idea of the polenta in the soup bowl! What a great idea and a wonderful combination of flavors!! Awesome recipe!!
I just love the combination of polenta and beans. Talk about a rib sticker! Plus, the addition of the cinnamon must really make this a warm and nicely spiced dish. Your husband is a lucky man!
What an interesting (and delicious) sounding recipe. I need to get used to buying those cans of tomatoes that are already flavored. Makes this already easy crockpot recipe even easier. Nice to find your blog through #SS
I’ve had a package of polenta sitting in my cabinet for months now, it’s time to break it out, I don’t know what I’m so scared of! This is a great combo though!
What a healthy, vegetarian dish…so packed full of flavor and EASY!
This looks AMAZING!! Anything with black beans and I’m there. Add polenta and I’m cutting to the front of the line. Awesome!
I absolutely love this vegetarian dish! I have been wanting to try different ways of using polenta, and this looks like a great recipe!
Polenta is on my list of foods to make this year, and this looks like such a marvelous recipe to start with. What a satisfying dinner!
I love the spices that you used in there. That has to be such a comforting dish.
This looks great! Bookmarking to try it. Need some good warm dishes for all this cold weather coming in!
Sounds like your husband feels about beans the way mine does about lentils. I cook a ridiculous amount of lentils, and I’m sure he’s sick of them! haha. I’ve never thought to serve beans with polenta before, but it looks like a big bowl of goodness! So warming and comforting!
This looks delicious! I love new polenta recipes and I will need to give this a try!
Love polenta! Love black beans! This is perfect!
Can you believe I’ve never tried polenta? I can definitely see that changing in the near future. Must try this recipe. Mmm!
This is a such a great vegetarian meal. That polenta looks incredible, I could eat a bowl of it.
Those beans would be great in burritos, quesadillas, and all manner of other things, too!
The combination of beans and polenta is perfect, HUGE YUM!!
And I just got some polenta and was wondering what to make with it. I see it what it will be now for sure.
I love the cinnamon you put in here with the beans. They sound delicious!
Comments are closed.