Recipes; Gravy / Sauce; Soup - George Foreman GFSC35BLK Instructions Manual

Gravy / sauce

Slow cooking retains more of the juices than normal cooking. This tends to increase the
volume of cooking liquid and thin the sauce or gravy. To allow for this, sauces should
initially be thicker than normal. Anything to be sautéed could be tossed in seasoned flour
beforehand, to thicken the gravy/sauce.

Soup

If homemade soup appeals to you, then try some in your slow cooker. Tasty, homemade
soups can be left simmering all day or overnight. Soup benefits from long cooking,
so there is no need to worry if it is left for a few hours longer than intended. Flavours
develop and infuse slowly and gently.
Tips for making soup in your slow cooker:
• Trim and cut up the meat and/or vegetables to similar sized portions to ensure even
cooking.
• Sear food lightly in a large pan with a little cooking oil for a richer flavour.
• For a thicker soup, stir in flour or cornflour, and then gradually add stock.
• Do not add milk until the final half hour of cooking.
• Cream or egg yolk may be added just before serving.

Recipes

There are a few recipes in this book to get you started, and there are also a number of
excellent slow cooker recipes available at:
www.foodandhomeliving.com.au OR www.foodandhomeliving.co.nz
Use them initially to familiarise yourself with the capabilities of your slow cooker. Then
using them as a guide, vary the ingredients, vary the quantities and taste the results. Keep
notes, write down what changes you make, and you will quickly build up a range of recipes
which suit your taste. Keep notes of the not so successful ones as well, so that you know
what not to do next time.
To adapt your own recipes for the slow cooker, we suggest you find a recipe which uses
similar ingredients and use that as a guide for timing and liquid quantity, along with the
food preparation guidelines given earlier. Be careful with quantities – once all the initial
ingredients are put in the ceramic bowl, it shouldn't be more than ¾ full, to allow for
expansion.
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