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Top 5 Slow-Cooked Meals for Winter

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  As temperatures drop, many of us are scrambling to find ways to keep warm and healthy. One great way to do this is by cooking your meals ahead, so you don’t have to worry about making a last-minute dash to the grocery store.   In this post, we’ll share our top 5 slow-cooked meals for winter – all of which are perfect for the plan-ahead cook.    1.     Slow Cooker Beef Stew This slow-cooker beef stew is perfect for winter. It’s easy to make and requires just a few ingredients. The beef gets cooked in a hearty stock made with onions, garlic, and carrots then simmered until tender. Worcestershire sauce gives the stew a savoury depth of flavour, while a layer of creamy mashed potatoes finishes it perfectly.   2.     Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie It’s easy to make, freezes well, and can be served hot or cold. This recipe features chicken , potatoes, carrots, peas, and a creamy sauce made with chicken broth, cream cheese, and garlic. The slow cooker does all the work for you to enjoy a warm

Best Way to Freeze and Defrost Chicken

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  When you cook frozen chicken , you run the risk of having cooked chicken on the outside but uncooked chicken in the middle, which increases the risk of dangerous bacteria.   So in this article, we’ll discuss the best ways to freeze and defrost the chicken. Let’s start! How To Freeze Chicken Properly? Chicken can be repackaged into smaller quantities or frozen in its original packing. Place it in an airtight plastic or freezer container, and it will be frozen for longer than two months. Air can get to the surface of your chicken if it is not securely wrapped, leading to a  freezer burn . Chicken that has been severely freezer-burned should be thrown out since the meat will be bland and dry. How To Defrost Chicken properly? In Water:   ●        Place your chicken in a sandwich bag with a tight sealing so that water can't seep in and contaminate it. ●        Put the bag in a sizable mixing bowl. ●        Place the bag in the bowl of cold water when it has been filled. Ensure the wa