Main Courses

Vegetarian:

Mushroom Barley Stew

1/2 pound of pearl barley, rinsed and checked over 1 10-ounce package of fresh mushrooms, such as Crimini, rinsed

and thinly sliced

1 cup dried mushrooms, Porcini if possible, soaked to cover in warm water to soften, liquid reserved

2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dices 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dices

1 yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dices

8-10 cups chicken (or mushroom) stock

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon tomato paste Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons Italian flat-leaf parsley

1.Add all ingredients, starting with 8 cups of stock and including reserved liquid from dried mushrooms (be careful to discard any sediment) to stoneware. Stir to blend.

2.Cover; cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-5 hours, until barley and vegetables have softened. If more liquid is needed, add more stock (this will require more cooking time after adding).

3.Adjust seasoning and serve with a sprinkling of parsley.

Serves 8-10

This recipe is ideal for

This recipe is ideal for using

using the Auto Cook Mode.

the Dual Cycle Mode.

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Main Courses

Vegetarian:

Easy Pizza / Pasta Sauce

2 whole bulbs garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 28-ounce cans peeled plum (Roma) tomatoes

2-3 tablespoons sugar Salt and pepper

2 bunches fresh basil, cut into ribbons or torn

1.In a frying pan set to medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant and softened, stirring constantly and being careful not to burn, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and add garlic and oil to stoneware.

2.Add tomatoes, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover; cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.

3.Stir in basil; toss with pasta or spread on pizza round as desired and pass the cheese.

Serves 8-10

This recipe is ideal for

This recipe is ideal for using

using the Auto Cook Mode.

the Dual Cycle Mode.

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