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By: Matt SF

Matt SF — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:18:39 +0000

@ PFBurn

Six hour chicken sounds really good… love that “fall off the bone” slow cooking thing. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a hardy stew in the cold winter months.

I’m planning on making these sorts of posts a monthly thing, so I’ll try to find a good slow cooking or crock pot cooking kind of dish. Slow roasted ribs comes to mind.

Lucky for me it’s lunchtime! Super hungry now!

By: pfburn

pfburn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:06:09 +0000

Very nice article. I am also a very big fan of slow cookers which make cooking beef stew a breeze. You guys should try my 6 hr chicken with veggies. Nom nom ;)

By: Matt SF

Matt SF — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:19:49 +0000

Thanks Len. If you really want to make it look like a million bucks, add a few shavings of fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese.

It’s potent stuff, but really sets off the visual appeal.

By: Len Penzo

Len Penzo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:01:10 +0000

Hey, Matt! I love to cook too! Great recipes here.

I’m with the Samurai – that turkey bolognese looks absolutely delectable.

Best,
Len
Len Penzo dot Com

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By: Matt SF

Matt SF — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:27:14 +0000

Thanks Miranda… Can’t go wrong w/ good ol’ fashioned Chicken Parm.

The pork tenderloin is a solid choice since it’s usually cheaper (per pound) than buying individual pork chops. From my experience, the larger cuts of meat that have very little processing time (by the grocer’s butchers) are the most cost effective.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:14:42 +0000

Great recipes! I will have to try the pork and the chicken parm, especially. We never get steak in a restaurant because we can make our own for less — and it tastes better.

By: Matt SF

Matt SF — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:56:02 +0000

Thanks Money Funk! Grilled peaches are amazing.

We make them a few times a week in the summer (very cheap being in season) by cutting them into halves, and placing face down on the grill until caramelized. Ice cream or mascarpone cheese are great toppings.

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By: Money Funk

Money Funk — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:11:08 +0000

Like the site changes. Nice. :)

Those are great recipes. I’ve never had grilled peaches, but they sound so good to me every time I hear of them. And I did the jambalaya. Replace the chicken with eggplant and I’m up for a good Parmesan. Great meals. Thanks.