Greek Style Slow Cooker Sausage And Artichokes Recipes

GREEK SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a 7- or 8-qt. slow cooker, combine sausage, sweet peppers, onion, stock, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours. Add tomatoes; cook until wilted, about 30 minutes longer. If desired, serve with rice.

SLOW COOKER GREEK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, then place it in the hot pan, seasoned side down. Let brown on the first side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden, then flip and brown on the other side for 1 additional minute. If your skillet isn't large enough to fit all of the chicken pieces, work in batches so that the chicken does not overlap. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
• Arrange the peppers, olives, and onions around the chicken (do not place on top).
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, oregano, and thyme. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours on high or 3 to 4 hours on low, until the chicken is cooked through and the center reaches 165 degrees F. Serve warm, sprinkled with feta and fresh herbs.

SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE AND SAUCE

Steps:

• combine all into slow cooker and cook on low 5-6 hours.
• Serve on rolls, rice or noodles.
• Note: another delicious option is to take 2-3 fully cooked chorizo sausages, remove casing and crumble into sauce for a spicier mexican pasta sauce -- is wonderful!

GREEK-STYLE SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Coat 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Season turkey with salt and sage; shape into 1 inch balls, add to skillet and brown on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove and place in 4 to 5 quart slow cooker.
• Add potatoes, frozen artichokes hearts, oregano, pepper and broth; cover and cook on high heat 5 to 6 hours.
• (note when layering the ingredients in your slow cooker, arrange the artichoke hearts near the top so they do not overcook. It isn't necessary to thaw the artichokes first).
• About 15 minutes before serving; spoon cornstarch into a cup, add 1 tablespoon of the slow cooker liquid and lemon juice; stir well.
• Stir into slow cooker, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes more.

ARTICHOKE & SAUSAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, and cook the sausages, using a fork to break up the meat, until they are browned, about 8 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook an additional minute or two.
• Remove the sausage meat to a plate using a slotted spoon.
• Add the artichokes and remaining oil to the same pan that you cooked the sausages in, and cook over medium high heat until lightly browned, stirring as needed, about 12 minutes.
• Return the sausage to the pan and add the wine, and half a cup of water.
• Season with salt and pepper, and cook partly covered until the artichokes are very tender and the liquid has reduced and thickened.
• Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook your pasta of choice according to the package instructions until it is "al dente".
• Reserve a small cup of the pasta water, and drain the pasta.
• Return the pasta to the pot and add the sausage and artichoke mixture along with the parsley.
• Toss continuously over high heat, adding some pasta water to help loosen the mixture until it is piping hot, 2 or 3 minutes.
• Serve in individual bowls topped with grated Pecorino Romano cheese.