Paella

4 cups chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup onion, chopped

1 cup tomatoes, chopped

4 cups whole clams (de-shelled)

1 pound shrimp (uncooked, peeled and de-veined)

4 cups cooked rice

1/4 teaspoon saffron

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

4 teaspoons pimentos, chopped

1 cup (or 2 8-ounce cans) lobster meat 1 cup scallops

1.In VersaWare™ stoneware, combine all ingredients (except rice, shrimp, and lobster). Place stoneware in slow cooker heating base, cover, and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 2-4 hours.

2.Add rice, shrimp and lobster. Cover and cook on High for an additional 15 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.

Serves 8

Note: when using an electric stovetop, the heat diffuser

48MUST ALWAYS be used with the VersaWare™ stoneware.

Cape Cod Stew

2 pounds uncooked, cleaned and de-veined shrimp 2 pounds fresh cod fish (or other fish)

1 pound mussels or hard shelled clams

3uncooked lobsters (11/2 to 21/2 pounds each) 1/2 cup chopped carrots

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 teaspoons crushed or minced garlic

2 1-pound cans of chopped tomatoes

4 cups beef broth

4 bay leaves

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons sea salt

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon saffron

1.In a bowl, cut shrimp and fish into bite size chunks and place in refrigerator. Remove lobster tails and claws and chop tail into 2-inch pieces. Separate claws at the joints and place in a large bowl. Add mussels or clams to bowl and set aside in refrigerator.

2.In VersaWare™ stoneware, combine all other ingredients, cover, place in the slow cooker heating base and cook on Low for 7 hours.

3.Add the seafood, cover, place in slow cooker heating base, and cook on High for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until seafood is just cooked through.

Serves 8

Note: when using an electric stovetop, the heat diffuser

49

MUST ALWAYS be used with the VersaWare™ stoneware.

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Rival Slow Cooker manual Paella, Cape Cod Stew

Slow Cooker specifications

The Rival Slow Cooker has established itself as a staple kitchen appliance for those who appreciate the art of slow cooking. Known for its reliability and ease of use, this slow cooker is designed to deliver flavorful meals with minimal effort. One of its standout features is its versatile temperature settings, typically offering low, high, and warm functions. This allows users to customize cooking times based on their schedule, whether they want to cook a meal over several hours or simply keep food warm until serving.

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