Singapore Slaw

Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Start to Finish: 20 minutes
Makes 6 to 8 servings

• 3 cups shredded cabbage or 1/2 of a 16-ounce bag shredded cabbage with carrot
• 1-1/2 cups jicama cut into strips
• 1 orange, peeled and sectioned
• 1/2 of a medium green, red, or yellow sweet pepper, cut into julienne strips (1/2 cup)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil or salad oil
• 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed (optional)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 cup peanuts

1. In a large mixing bowl combine cabbage, jicama, orange sections, sweet pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Cover and chill up to 4 hours.
2. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine peanut oil or salad oil, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame seed (if desired), toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and dry mustard. Cover and shake well. Chill up to 4 hours.
3. To serve, shake dressing again; pour over salad. Toss lightly to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare dressing up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and store in refrigerator. Shake well before using.

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Smashed Potato Soup

Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Makes 8 servings

• 3-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow and/or red sweet pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons bottled roasted garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, half-and-half, or light cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• Sliced green onions ((optional)

1. In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, sweet pepper, garlic, and black pepper. Pour broth over all.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
3. Mash potatoes slightly with a potato masher. Stir in whipping cream, cheddar cheese, and the 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions. If desired, top individual servings with additional sliced green onions.

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