Crock-Pot VersaWare Pro owner manual Spiked and Spiced Almonds, Seasonings Options

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Spiked and Spiced Almonds

4 tablespoons melted butter

2 pounds almonds (shelled)

1/4 cup cinnamon and sugar blend

Seasonings Options

1/4 cup seasoned salt with 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/4 cup sugar with 2 tablespoons vanilla

1/4 cup ancho seasoned salt with 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1/4 cup spiced rum then roll in 1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup taco seasonings

1.In VersaWare® Pro stoneware, melt butter on stovetop set to medium heat and Sauté almonds for 15-20 minutes. Remove from stove.

2.In a separate bowl, mix and coat nuts with your favorite combination of seasoning and place in small ramekin baking dishes. Save remaining spice mixture for later use.

3.Stack baking cups into VersaWare® Pro stoneware, place stoneware in slow cooker heating base, cover, and cook on Low for 4 hours.

4.Before serving, sprinkle remaining mixture onto each cup and cook on High for 1-2 hours. Hold on Warm setting until ready to serve.

Serves 10

Roasted Summer Squash with Pine Nuts and Romano Cheese

Extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped

1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

3medium zucchini, cut in 1/2-inch slices

3medium summer squash, cut in 1/2-inch slices

1 teaspoon salt, divided

1/2 cup pine nuts, chopped

1/3 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

1.Coat bottom of VersaWare® Pro stoneware with olive oil and place on stovetop set to medium-low heat. Add garlic, onion, and red pepper. Stir the vegetables occasionally and sauté until onions are translucent and soft, about 10 minutes.

2.Transfer the stoneware to the slow cooker heating base and add the zucchini and summer squash. Toss lightly.

3.In a small bowl, mix together the pine nuts, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and the pepper. Fold half of the cheese and nuts into the squash and sprinkle the remaining cheese and nuts on top. Top the cheese with the butter.

4.Cover and cook on Low for 4-5 hours.

Serves 6-8

 

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Contents VersaWare Pro Table of Contents Important Safeguards Temperature By turning Knob Power indicator light Select cooking time fromSautéing LidHOW to Clean Your Slow Cooker Recipes Roasted Summer Squash with Pine NutsRosemary Pork with Red Wine Risotto Golden DuckVanilla-Citrus Broth Root Vegetable Stew VegetablesOptional Garnishes Signature ChiliBeef Stew Must Always be used with the VersaWare Pro stonewareBBQ Sauce Pot RoastBarbecue Ribs Pulled Pork Mom’s BrisketMeatballs Meatballs and Spaghetti SauceBoston Baked Beans Spaghetti SauceBrown Bread Corned Beef and CabbageMulled Cider Cover and cook on Low for 4-5 hours Spiked and Spiced AlmondsSeasonings Options Lemon Dilled Parsnips and Turnips Gratin Potatoes with Asiago CheeseSausage Stuffed Baked Yams New England Chuck RoastSwiss Steak Hearty Meatball StewStuffed Veal Flank Steak Boneless Chicken CacciatoreChicken Parmesan with Eggplant Sesame ChickenCurry Chicken with Mango and Red Pepper Citrus Glazed Cornish HensStuffed Turkey Breast Golden DuckCous Cous Pork ShanksBrine Pork Roast with Fruit MedleyRosemary Pork with Red Wine Risotto RisottoStuffed Pork Chops Gingered Sherry Pork RoastAdd dried fruits Braised Fruited LambShrimp Etouffée Paella Cape Cod StewBeef Tenderloin with Merlot Jus Holiday Ham with Cloves and VodkaProvence Vinaigrette Old Fashioned Split Pea SoupCauliflower Soup Plantation Peanut Soup Caramelized French Onion SoupCheesy Tavern Soup Red Bliss Potato and Leek Clam ChowderMalted Mint Tropical TeaSpiced Coffee Cinnamon sticks Cup cocoa powder Teaspoons whole clovesVanilla Bean Custard Optional coconut or nutmeg for toppingBanana Nut Bread

VersaWare Pro specifications

The Crock-Pot VersaWare Pro is a versatile cooking appliance designed for modern kitchens, revolutionizing the way users prepare meals with its innovative features and user-friendly technology. This multifunctional slow cooker not only simplifies the cooking process but also enhances the flavors of your favorite recipes, making it an essential tool for both novice and experienced cooks alike.

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