Suzanne Somers Somersize User manual

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock
do not immerse cord, plug, or
base in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking
off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance
with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions
or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. Call our toll-free cus-
tomer service number for
information on examination,
repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the manufac-
turer may cause fire, electric shock
or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot sur-
faces, including stove.
10.Do not place on or near hot gas
or an electric burner, or in a heat-
ed oven.
11.Extreme caution must be used
when using an appliance contain-
ing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12.To disconnect slow cooker, turn
control knob to Off; remove plug
from outlet.
13.Caution: To prevent damage or
shock hazard do not cook in base.
Cook only in removable liner.
14.Avoid sudden temperature
changes, such as adding refriger-
ated foods into a heated crock.
15.Do not operate appliance in any
way other than intended use.
Consumer Safety Information
This product is intended for house-
hold use only.
This appliance is equipped with a
polarized plug. This type of plug has
one blade wider than the other. The
plug will fit into an electrical outlet
only one way. This is a safety fea-
ture intended to help reduce the risk
of electrical shock. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact a qualified elec-
trician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not attempt to defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.
To avoid an electrical circuit over-
load do not use a high wattage
appliance on the same circuit with
the slow cooker.
The length of the cord used on this
appliance was selected to reduce the
hazards of becoming tangled in, or
tripping over a longer cord. If a
longer cord is necessary an
approved extension cord may be
used.
The electrical rating of the extension
cord must be equal to or greater than
the rating of the slow cooker. Care
must be taken to arrange the exten-
sion cord so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children
or accidentally tripped over.
Do not cook in the Double Dish
Bowls unless water is in the crock.
Do not use the slow cooker with
only half of the Double Dish; both
must be used.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Somersize Slow Cooker
Congratulations on the purchase of your Somersize Slow Cooker.
You are going to love how this product will ease your busy lifestyle.
We are all crazier than ever, but we still yearn for home-cooked, comfort
foods. With just a few simple steps in the morning, you can arrive home
to a fully prepared, delicious and nutritious dinner. Long, slow-cooked
meals like stews, chili and chicken will satisfy the pickiest eaters and
make you feel great about the food you serve to your family and friends.
This is the opposite of “fast food,” it’s “slow food!”
You’ll love the versatility of this appliance with two non-stick coated inserts
that allow you to make two different meals at the same time. Just imagine,
you no longer have to give up your favorite spicy chicken wings to please
the kids… make spicy on one side and mild on the other. Or make cheese
dip on one side and chili on the other. Plus, the Somersize Slow Cooker
comes with a darling carrying case, making it easy to transport your home-
cooked meals to picnics and parties.
Your new Somersize Slow Cooker is your best friend for entertaining.
The “Keep Warm” setting accommodates parties where guests arrive at
different times. Try some of my favorite recipes that I’ve included here,
and I’m sure you’ll come up with many of your own.
Enjoy!
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The capacity of your slow cooker
refers to the amount the crock can
hold if it is filled to the rim. However,
we DO NOT recommend filling to the
rim. As a rule, you should select
recipes that yield 1 quart less than the
listed capacity of your crock.
Since this is a 5-quart slow cooker,
your best results will be achieved
using recipes that yield 4 quarts or
less.
Parts and Features
1. Cover
2. Double Dish™ Bowls
3. Crock
4. Base
5. Control Knob
Crock Capacity: How Much Does Your Slow Cooker Hold?
Control Knob and Temperature Settings
The Control Knob on your Somersize Slow Cooker
offers Low and High temperature settings for cooking.
The Keep Warm setting is for holding the prepared
recipe at a perfect serving temperature.
The Keep Warm setting should only be used after a
recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Food should not
be reheated on the Keep Warm setting. If food has
been cooked and then refrigerated it must be reheated
on Low or High, then switched to Keep Warm.
CAUTION: The Keep Warm setting should only be used after completely cook-
ing the recipe according to the instructions. The food must be hot enough to
prevent bacterial growth before using the Keep Warm setting. Do not use the
Keep Warm setting to reheat any food that has been refrigerated or frozen.
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Cooking in the Double Dish Bowls
1. Before first use, wash the cover
and crock in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry. Do not immerse
base in water.
2. Prepare recipe according to
instructions. Place food in crock
and cover.
3. Plug cord into outlet. Select tem-
perature setting.
4. When finished, turn to Off and
unplug base. Remove food from
crock.
5. Let the crock and cover cool slightly
before washing.
Cooking in the Crock
HEAT SETTING LOW HIGH
4 lb. Whole Chicken 8 hours 4 hours
3-4 lb. Beef Roast 10 hours 5 hours
3-4 lb. Boneless, Smoked Ham 8 hours 4 hours
Cooking Chart
Removing the Cover, Bowls and Crock
When removing the cover, tilt so that the opening
faces away from you to avoid being burned by
steam.
The sides of the base of the slow cooker get very
warm because the heating elements are located
here. Use the handles on the base if necessary.
Use oven mitts to remove the bowls and the crock.
The Double Dish Bowls offer two different cooking methods: the conventional
slow cook method or the faster, “bowls in the crock” method, as well as let-
ting you cook two different recipes at the same time
Using the Double Dish Bowls with water in the crock works like a convention-
al slow cooker. However, cooking with the Double Dish Bowls in the base is
very different. This is a much faster cooking method and nothing like the con-
ventional slow cooker. This faster method should be used when time is a
factor or with recipes such as soups or stews.
SLOW COOKER SIZE CAPACITY OF DOUBLE DISH BOWLS
5 Quart 11⁄2quarts each
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Cooking in the Double Dish Bowls (continued)
Before First Use: Wash bowls in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry.
NOTE: When using the bowls in the crock,
water must be used in the crock. Otherwise
the crock may overheat and crack.
1. Pour one quart of water into the crock.
Prepare recipe according to instructions.
Place food into the bowls.
2. Place both bowls into crock. Cover and set
the control knob to desired setting.
3. When done, turn control knob to Off and
unplug slow cooker. Using oven mitts,
carefully remove the cover and then the
bowls.
4. Remove food from the bowls. Let the crock
and cover cool slightly before washing.
Using the Double Dish Bowls in the Crock
Before First Use: Wash bowls in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry.
1. Prepare recipe according to instructions.
Place food into bowls.
2. Place both bowls into the slow cooker base.
Cover and set control knob to desired setting.
3. When done, turn control knob to Off and
unplug slow cooker. Using oven mitts,
carefully remove the cover and then the bowls.
4. Remove the food from the bowls. Let the
cover cool slightly before washing.
Using the Double Dish Bowls in the Base
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Tips for Slow Cooking
• The cover of your Somersize Slow
Cooker does not form a tight fit on
the crock but should be centered
on the crock for best results.
Do not remove the cover unneces-
sarily – this results in major heat
loss. Do not cook without cover in
place.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow
cooking. However, if cooking on High,
you may want to stir occasionally.
• Slow cooking retains most of the
moisture in foods. If a recipe
results in too much liquid at the
end of the cooking time, remove
the cover, turn the control knob to
High, and reduce the liquid by sim-
mering. This will take 30 to 45
minutes.
• The slow cooker should be at least
half-filled for best results.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a
2-inch space between the top of
the crock and the food so that the
recipe can come to a simmer.
• Many recipes call for cooking all
day. If your morning schedule
doesn’t allow time to prepare a
recipe, do it the night before. Place
all ingredients in the crock, cover
and refrigerate overnight. In the
morning, simply place crock in the
slow cooker and select the temper-
ature setting.
• Meat and poultry require at least
7 to 8 hours on Low. Do not use
frozen meat in the slow cooker.
Thaw any meat or poultry before
slow cooking.
If You’ve Never Used a Slow Cooker
If You’ve Used a Slow Cooker Before
Cooking in a slow cooker is easy but
different from conventional methods.
Take a few minutes and read “How
to Use” and “Tips for Slow Cooking.”
You’ll soon be convinced that a slow
cooker is a necessity. There are also
many slow cooker recipe books
available in the library or book store.
If you have any questions, call our
toll-free customer service number
located on bottom of your Somersize
Slow Cooker. We’ll be glad to help.
You are probably ready to develop
new recipes for use in your slow
cooker. If the recipe was originally
cooked in a saucepan on the stove-
top, or slow roasted in the oven,
adapting the recipe should be easy.
Our slow cooker heats from the
sides. The base slowly raises the
temperature of the crock. Whether
cooked on Low or High, the final tem-
perature of the food is the same,
about 200°F. The only difference is
the amount of time the cooking
process takes.
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Some ingredients are not suited for
extended cooking in your Somersize
Slow Cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk,
cream, or sour cream should be
added 2 hours before serving.
Many things can affect how quickly a
recipe will cook. The water and fat
content of a food, the temperature of
the food, and the size of the food will
all affect the cooking time. Food cut
into pieces will cook faster than
whole roasts or poultry.
Most meat and vegetable combina-
tions require at least 7 hours on Low.
Slow cookers have very little evapora-
tion. If making your favorite soup,
stew, or sauce, reduce the liquid or
water called for in the original recipe.
If too thick, liquids can be added later.
If cooking a vegetable-type casserole,
there will need to be liquid in the
recipe to prevent scorching on the
sides of the crock.
Tips for Slow Cooking (continued)
Adapting Recipes
Cleaning
1. Turn the control knob to Off.
Unplug cord from outlet.
2. Using oven mitts, remove bowls,
crock and cover from base and let
cool.
3. Wash the bowls, crock and cover in
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
The bowls, crock and cover may
also be washed in the dishwasher.
4. Wipe the base with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not immerse base
in water.
• Please handle the crock and cover
carefully to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature
changes. For example, do not place
a hot cover or crock into cold water,
or onto a wet surface.
• Avoid hitting the crock and cover
against the faucet or other hard
surfaces.
• Do not use crock or cover if
chipped, cracked, or severely
scratched.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads.
• The bottom of the crock is very
rough and can damage the counter-
top. Use caution.
• The crock and the cover can
become very hot. Use caution. Do
not place directly on any unprotect-
ed surface or countertop.
• The crock is microwave safe and
oven proof, but never heat the crock
when empty. Never place the crock
on a burner or stove top. Do not
place the cover in a microwave
oven, conventional oven, or on the
stove top.
Crock and Glass Cover Precautions and Information
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Special Features
The Lid Latch secures the cover while moving,
transporting, or storing your Somersize Slow
Cooker. To use Lid Latch, place the white band
into the groove located under one of the handles.
Stretch the band to the other side of the slow
cooker and secure it in the groove under the
other handle.
Once the band is attached, it can also be crossed
over the knob to further secure the lid.
The Carrying Case can be used when you need
to transport the slow cooker to another location.
First attach the Lid Latch then secure the electric
cord of the slow cooker with a rubber band or
twist tie. Then set the slow cooker in the Carrying
Case with the cord under the slow cooker. Fit the
handles of the slow cooker through the openings
in the case. Zip the case and use caution when
carrying any hot foods. The Carrying Case can be
cleaned by wiping with a damp sponge. For bigger spills, hand wash the case
in cold water and mild detergent.
DO NOT PLUG IN AND TURN ON WHEN THE SLOW COOKER IS STILL IN
THE CARRYING CASE.
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Recipes
Somersize is a healthy lifestyle that includes quality, wholesome foods such
as protein, healthy fats, whole grain carbohydrates and plenty of fruits and
vegetables. The delicious recipes in this booklet are designed to work with
the Somersize program or for anyone who understands the health benefits
of eating less sugar. Level One recipes are the weight loss portion of the
program. Almost Level One recipes are for when you are steadily losing
and can handle minor imbalances. Level Two recipes are for maintenance.
Most importantly, all the recipes are for anyone who loves great food!
For more information on Somersize and Somersize food products, go to
suzannesomers.com.
Somersize Beef Bourguignon
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 6
The combination of my Slow Cooker with Somersize Simmer Sauces is fabu-
lous! This is a knock-out meal. You won’t believe that you can prepare it in
minutes. It’s like having Mom in the kitchen! Great with mashed celery root.
1 3-pound chuck roast
2⁄3cup Somersize Traditional Burgundy Simmer Sauce
4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 cups pearl onions, peeled
Place chuck roast into the porcelain crock of the Somersize Slow Cooker.
Add celery, onions and Somersize Traditional Burgundy Simmer Sauce.
Cover with lid and set to Low for 8 hours.
Somersize Chicken Cacciatore
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 4-6
Chicken Cacciatore is so easy and so delicious. In this method you just dump
everything into your Somersize Slow Cooker and 8 hours later you have a
wonderful dinner. I have added some vegetables here, but you can just make
this with the chicken and the sauce if you don’t have the 5 minutes to prep
the vegetables.
2 pounds cut-up chicken parts
1⁄2jar Somersize Garden Vegetable Simmer Sauce
1 zucchini, cut into 1⁄4inch slices
1 red pepper, cut into think strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
Place all ingredients into the porcelain crock of the Somersize Slow Cooker.
Cover with lid and set to Low for 8 hours.
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Somersize Thai Red Curry Shrimp
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 4
These spicy shrimp are awesome and they take minutes to prepare. For an
extra layer of exotic flavor, add 1⁄4cup of unsweetened coconut milk. For you
Somersizers, this makes it Level Two, but it’s so delicious. This tastes great
over zucchini noodles.
11⁄2pounds peeled, deveined shrimp
1⁄2jar Somersize Thai Red Curry
Simmer Sauce
Place a teaspoon of olive oil into a sauté pan on high heat. Add the zucchini
noodles to the pan until just warmed through, about 30 seconds. Season with
sea salt. Divide noodles onto serving plates.
Add about 1 tablespoon olive oil to the sauté pan over medium high heat.
Add the shrimp and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the
Somersize Thai Red Curry Simmer Sauce and continue cooking until sauce is
hot and slightly reduced.
Pour shrimp and sauce over the zucchini noodles and serve immediately.
Somersize Chili Colorado
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 6-8
Chili Colorado is one of my favorite things to order at Mexican restaurants.
It’s a red sauce that is not too spicy. I top mine with cheddar cheese, sour
cream and green onions for a zippy dinner.
2 pounds beef stew meat
1⁄2jar Somersize Chili Colorado Simmer Sauce
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Sour cream
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Place beef stew meat and Somersize Chili Colorado Simmer Sauce into the
porcelain pot of the Somersize Slow Cooker.
Cover with lid set to Low for 8 hours.
Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with cheddar cheese, sour cream
and green onions.
Somersize Pork Chili Verde
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 6-8
I have eaten Pork Chili Verde too many times to count at my favorite little
restaurant in Santa Fe. The sauce is perfectly seasoned – not too spicy, with
just enough uumph! Top with sour cream. Use an inexpensive cut of meat for
best results. The slow cooker will break down the tendons and leave you
with the most tender pork.
2 pounds pork shoulder or butt, cut into chunks
1⁄2jar Somersize Chili Verde Simmer Sauce
Sour Cream
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Place pork and Somersize Chili Verde Simmer Sauce into the porcelain pot of
the Somersize Slow Cooker.
Cover with lid set to Low for 8 hours.
Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with sour cream and green onions.
2 zucchinni, cut into long, thin ribbons
Olive oil
Sea Salt
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Somersize Tex Mex Chicken Drummettes and Meatballs
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes about 12 drumettes and 18 meatballs
Chicken drummettes are the tiny piece from the wing bone. They make the
yummiest appetizers, especially when you cook them with my Somersize Tex
Mex Simmer Sauce. They are perfect side by side in my slow cooker with the
double dish inserts – drummettes on one side and Tex Mex Meatballs on the
other. These are great to serve to sports fans watching a game. They stay
nice and warm until everyone is ready to eat. Serve the wings with my
Somersize Ranch Dressing!
11⁄2pounds chicken drummettes
11⁄2pounds ground beef (or turkey)
1 jar Somersize Tex Mex Simmer Sauce
Place chicken drummettes into one of the double dishes of the Somersize
Slow Cooker. Pour 1⁄2jar of Somersize Tex Mex Simmer Sauce over the
chicken. Form small 1" meatballs out of the meat and place into the other
double dish insert. Pour the remaining sauce over the meatballs.
Cover with lid and set to Low for 8 hours.
Somersize Slow Cooker Lasagna
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 10
This is lasagna without the pasta. Ingenious and so delicious!
1 32-ounce jar Somersize Roasted Garlic & Mushroom Sauce
(or your favorite brand)
11⁄2pounds ground beef
8 Somersize Egg Crepes (see recipe below)
1 32-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese
5 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1⁄4cup julienned fresh basil leaves
Salt and black pepper
Brown ground beef in large skillet, then add a jar of Somersize Roasted Garlic
& Mushroom Sauce. Heat thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil, salt and pepper together
until well blended.
Coat bottom of the porcelain pot of your Somersize Slow Cooker with 2 ladles
of meat sauce. Cover with a layer of two egg crepes. Next, spread half of the
ricotta cheese mixture over crepe layer and top with two more crepes. Pour
two more ladles of sauce mix over crepes and cover with half of the grated
mozzarella. Continue layering with two crepes on top of mozzarella. Spread
remaining ricotta cheese mixture evenly over crepes. Place two crepes on
top. Cover with remaining meat sauce and top with the rest of the mozzarella.
Set Slow Cooker to High for 2 hours or Low heat for 4 hours.
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Somersize Egg Crepes
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes about 12
6 eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Butter
In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a
crepe or omelette pan over medium to medium-high heat and lightly coat the
bottom and sides of the pan with butter.
Using a ladle, put enough egg into the pan to make a thin coating. When it
sets, lift up with a spatula, being careful not to tear the crepe, and turn. Cook
one more minute and then slide the crepe out of the pan and onto a dish.
Continue making egg crepes in this way until you have used all the batter.
Stack the crepes as you would pancakes.
Provence Chicken with Leeks and Broth
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 8
This is a simple and delicious recipe. A whole chicken with lots of beautiful
broth and the tastes of southern France.
1 whole chicken
2 leeks, chopped
1 onion, sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
1⁄4cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons Somersize Provence Sea Salt Rub
Water
Place all ingredients into the porcelain crock of the Somersize Slow Cooker.
Fill with water 2/3 of the way up the crock.
Cover and set to Low for 8 hours.
Tear the chicken into strips and place into serving bowls. Spoon the broth and
vegetables over the chicken.
Chicken Parmigiana
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 4
With a jar of my Somersize Marinara Sauce and a Somersize Slow Cooker
you can prep dinner in minutes! If you like a little spice, try my Somersize
Arrabiata Sauce.
1 cup red wine
1 4-pound chicken, cut into pieces
1 25-ounce jar Somersize Marinara Sauce
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon Somersize Tuscan Sea Salt Rub
(or Italian seasoning with salt and pepper)
1⁄2cup grated mozzarella cheese
Place the chicken pieces into the porcelain crock. Sprinkle with Somersize
Tuscan Sea Salt Rub. Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken. Scatter the
sliced mushrooms.
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
Sprinkle grated cheese over chicken one hour before serving.
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Spinach “Bread”
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
This Somersize classic recipe first appeared in my book Fast & Easy. It’s a
great alternative to bread for sandwiches! This recipe is not made in the
Somersize Slow Cooker, it’s an oven recipe.
Butter for greasing baking dish
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped
spinach, thawed and drained
4 large eggs, beaten
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Butter an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Mix together
spinach, eggs and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into prepared
pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until mixture has set. Allow to cool slightly.
Cut into 4 squares. Use a spatula to remove squares from pan.
Hot Wings with Somersize BBQ Sauce
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes 12 servings, Using traditional crock, 5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
What a great way to make party appetizers! You can keep them hot in your
Somersize Slow Cooker during your next party.
3 pounds chicken wings or drummettes
2 cups Somersize BBQ Sauce (or your favorite BBQ sauce)
1 cup chicken stock
Place chicken into the bottom of your Somersize Slow Cooker crock. Pour 1
cup of Somersize BBQ Sauce and chicken stock over wings. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours.
One half hour before wings are finished cooking, add remaining 1 cup
Somersize BBQ Sauce.
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Joe’s Special
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes 8 servings
Using double dish bowls and traditional crock
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
This is another way to use my versatile Spinach “Bread,” and a great way to get
your kids to eat their spinach! Make this in the double dish bowls and save the
second one for later. I like to serve my Joe’s Special with a dash of hot sauce.
1 pound breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups sliced mushrooms,
about 12 ounces
In a large skillet over medium high heat cook sausage until nicely browned.
Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before cutting into 1⁄2-inch slices. Add
butter to sausage drippings in skillet and then sauté onions until golden
brown, about 12 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and continue
cooking until mushrooms are cooked through, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
Cut Spinach “Bread” into 1-inch cubes. Divide between the two double dish
bowls in your Somersize Slow Cooker. Add sausage to the double dish bowls.
Divide onion mixture between the two double dish bowls. In a large bowl,
whisk together eggs, cream and cheese. Divide equally between the two
double dish bowls. Stir to combine all ingredients. Pour 1 quart hot water into
base of traditional crock. Place double dish bowls into crock.
Cover and cook on Low for 4-5 hours.
1 recipe Spinach “Bread” (recipe follows)
8 large eggs, slightly beaten
3⁄4cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded jack cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1⁄4teaspoon crushed garlic
Salt and pepper
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Hot Cheddar Dip and Hot Salsa Dip
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes 12-16 Servings
Using double dish bowls and traditional crock
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
Two huge crowd pleasers! Everyone loves hot cheese dip and with the
“Keep Warm” setting, you don’t have to worry about it getting gummy or
messing with sterno. Serve these dips with celery, zucchini, jicama and
cucumber sticks or steamed broccoli and cauliflower florets.
Hot Cheddar Dip:
21⁄2cups shredded cheddar cheese,
sharp or mild
8 ounces cream cheese,
cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
Hot Salsa Dip:
1 cup hot salsa, drained or
1 packet Somersize Salsa Dip Mix
8 ounces cream cheese,
cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
1 cup sour cream
1 cup jalapeno jack cheese,
cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces
Place all the Cheddar Dip ingredients into one of your Somersize Slow Cooker
double dish bowls. Stir briefly to combine.
Place all the Salsa Dip ingredients into the other double dish bowl. Stir briefly
to combine. Pour 1 quart hot water into base of traditional crock. Place double
dish bowls into crock.
Cover and cook on Low for 1 hour
Stir both dips to make sure all ingredients are incorporated.
Turn setting to Keep Warm while serving.
Lemony Artichokes
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes 4 servings
Using traditional crock
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
Here’s a fabulous recipe for my favorite vegetable, artichokes! They’re tender,
lemony and delicious!
4 large globe artichokes
2 cups chicken broth
Juice and zest from 3 lemons
Remove stems and tough outer leaves from artichokes. Trim off prickly ends
of outer leaves. Place into bottom of your Somersize Slow Cooker crock. Pour
chicken broth over artichokes. Sprinkle with lemon juice, zest, peppercorns,
and thyme.
Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours.
Serve with Somersize Dips.
3 cups heavy cream
Salt to taste
1⁄4teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1⁄4cup mayonnaise
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1⁄4cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1⁄2teaspoon whole black peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh thyme
or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes 4 servings
Using traditional crock
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
Celery root takes the place of potatoes in this classic red chowder.
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken stock
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and sauté onion, celery and
garlic until onions begin to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
In your Somersize Slow Cooker crock, whisk together wine, water and tomato
paste until no lumps of tomato paste are left. Add celery root, tomatoes, salt,
parsley, and clams (including liquid in can). Stir in browned onion mixture.
Cover and cook on High for 21⁄2-3 hours.
Jambalaya
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes 8 Servings
Using traditional crock
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
I’ve substituted finely chopped cauliflower for rice in this rich and yummy
New Orleans-inspired favorite. If some of the family likes less spice, use your
double dishes and cut back on the seasoning on one side.
1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (141⁄2ounce) cans chicken broth
1⁄2cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 large red onion, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoon Somersize Cajun Style Sea Salt Rub
or 1⁄4teaspoon red pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme,
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1⁄2teaspoon dried tarragon,
1⁄2teaspoon dried marjoram, 1⁄2teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt
Roughly chop cauliflower and place into work bowl of a food processor.
Pulse until cauliflower is in tiny pieces, about the size of rice. Set aside.
Place tomato paste and chicken broth into bottom of your Somersize Slow
Cooker crock and whisk together until lumps of tomato paste are gone.
Put the rest of the ingredients in the crock, stirring well to combine. Stir in
cauliflower.
Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
NOTE: If you use the double dish bowls in the crock to make two versions,
be sure to add 1 quart hot water into base of traditional crock.
4 (61⁄2ounce) cans clams, chopped
1 small celery root, diced
4 large tomatoes, chopped
3⁄4teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley,
finely chopped
1 pound hot Italian sausage, cooked
and crumbled
1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
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Turkey Meatloaf with Turkey Sausage
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes 8 Servings
Using traditional crock and double dish bowls
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
With the double dish bowls I can make one meatloaf for dinner and freeze the
other one for later. Slice the cold leftovers, smother in Somersize ketchup and
serve between slices of spinach bread for a hearty brown bag lunch.
Butter for greasing or vegetable
oil spray
1⁄3cup heavy cream
3 large eggs, beaten
1⁄2cup Somersize Marinara Sauce
(or your favorite tomato sauce)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Butter the double dish bowls. In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs,
Somersize Marinara Sauce, and olive oil. Add oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black
pepper, zucchini, onion, garlic, ground turkey, and Italian sausage. Mix well.
Divide the mixture evenly between the two double dish bowls. Pour 1 quart hot
water into base of traditional crock. Place double dish bowls into traditional crock.
Cover and cook on Low for 61⁄2-7 hours.
Barbecue Pork
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes 6-8 Servings
Using traditional crock
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
This versatile recipe can be altered to fit any palette. Add chopped onions if
you want, or a teaspoon of instant decaf coffee crystals, or a few shavings of
bittersweet chocolate, or a tablespoon of my Southwestern Sea Salt Rub.
Whatever floats your boat!
3-4 pound pork loin,
cut into 1-inch thick slices
Salt and pepper to taste
1⁄4teaspoon red pepper
Sprinkle pork loin slices with salt, pepper, red pepper, and SomerSweet. Place
into the bottom of your Somersize Slow Cooker crock. Pour cider vinegar and
1 cup Somersize BBQ Sauce over pork loin.
Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours.
A half hour before pork is finished cooking, pour in the remaining cup of
Somersize BBQ sauce over all.
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2teaspoon black pepper
1 medium zucchini, grated
2 cups onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound Italian turkey sausage,
casings removed, crumbled
1 tablespoon SomerSweet
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup plus 1 cup Somersize BBQ Sauce
(or your favorite BBQ sauce)
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Vanilla Bread Pudding
ALMOST LEVEL ONE
Makes 6-8 Servings
Using traditional crock
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
This is so good you can't believe it! Chunks of jellyroll cake, white chocolate
sauce and my Somersize Caramel Sauce make a luscious, gooey dessert that
can be doubled for a large crowd.
6 large egg yolks
4 teaspoons SomerSweet
1⁄3cup plus 1 tablespoon sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
6 large egg whites
11⁄2cup heavy cream
Preheat oven to 300ºF. Spray a jellyroll pan with nonstick cooking spray and
set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, 2 teaspoons SomerSweet,
sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, beat
egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold yolk mixture into egg whites. Spread
into prepared jellyroll pan and bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Let
cool before cutting. Cut or tear into 1-inch chunks. Set aside.
Meanwhile, put cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat just
until bubbles appear. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until sauce is
smooth and chocolate has melted. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla
extract and SomerSweet. Set aside.
Place cake pieces into your Somersize Slow Cooker crock. Pour white choco-
late sauce over cake pieces. Stir to coat all pieces with sauce. Drizzle Caramel
Sauce over everything, stirring very slightly.
Cover and cook on High for 11⁄2hours.
1 (4.9 ounce) SomerSweet White
Chocolate Baking Bar, chopped
(or your favorite white chocolate
baking bar)
1 (7.4 ounce) jar Somersize Caramel
Sauce, warmed in microwave
(or your favorite caramel sauce)
Tuscan Style Roast Beef
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Makes 6-8 Servings
Using traditional crock
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
This recipe makes a good, easy family meal. I like serving this with mashed
celery root.
3-4 pound chuck roast
3 tablespoons Somersize
Tuscan Sea Salt Rub
1 pound fresh button mushrooms
Place roast into the bottom of your Somersize Slow Cooker crock. Sprinkle
with Somersize Tuscan Sea Salt Rub. Place mushrooms and onions around
and over roast. Pour water into bottom of crock.
Cover and cook on High for 5-6 hours.
2 medium red onions, cut into
wedges
1 cup boiling water
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Easy Double Cobbler
LEVEL TWO
Makes 8 Servings
Using double dish bowls in base and traditional crock
5-quart Somersize Slow Cooker
Two… two… two cobblers in one! Peach cobbler and mixed berry cobbler.
Serve them with my Perfectly Whipped Cream (recipe below).
2 (16 ounce) bags frozen peaches, thawed
1⁄4cup SomerSweet
2 (16 ounce) bags frozen mixed berries, thawed
13⁄4cups Grape-Nuts cereal
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
Place peaches into one of your Somersize Slow Cooker double dish bowls.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of SomerSweet.
Place mixed berries into the other double dish bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon
SomerSweet.
Place double dish bowls into base.
Cover and cook on High for 2-3 hours.
Using oven mitts, remove the double dish bowls from the crock.
Mix together Grape-Nuts cereal, butter and flour. Toss with remaining table-
spoon SomerSweet. Sprinkle mixture over both cobblers. Pour hot water into
base of traditional crock. Place double dish bowls into crock.
Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
Perfectly Whipped Cream
PRO/FATS – LEVEL ONE
2 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons SomerSweet
With a hand or a free-standing mixer, whip cream until thick. Add vanilla and
SomerSweet. Continue whipping until soft peaks form.
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