Category Archives: From the Test Kitchen

Slow Cooker Minnesota Pot Roast

Every fall the Test Kitchen is tasked with creating a new pot roast recipe for the blog. Pot roast cooks to perfection in Hamilton Beach® slow cookers and is a staple cold-weather meal. From the viral favourite Mississippi roast to festive holiday pot roast, you can find a variety of tasty roast recipes on the blog….

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Homemade Pumpkin Bread

When the leaves start to change colors, pumpkin everything starts to line the shelves at the grocery store. Pumpkin beer, pumpkin coffee creamer, pumpkin granola – you name it. While it’s easy to pick up your favourite pumpkin spice treats at the store, it’s prime time to get in the kitchen and make some homemade…

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

Warm, comforting meals are officially in season. There’s just something about colder weather that invokes cravings for squash and pumpkin. This slow cooker soup is a wonderful, yet simple, fall dinner when served with crusty bread or dinner rolls. Have you ever tried pumpkin soup? It’s a great way to use the pumpkin puree we…

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree

    We know canned pumpkin is easy to use and tastes fine, but in our eyes, nothing beats homemade. Pumpkin puree is actually quite easy to make at home, especially in a slow cooker. Use your finished puree in soups, breads and pies all season long. Freeze any leftovers in plastic bags or store…

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Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

The slow cooker is one of our favorite cold-weather appliances. It’s great for making hearty chili and melt-in-your-mouth pot roast – two of our favorite fall meals. But if you’re looking for new recipes and want take a break from the slow cooker classics, add slow cooker ropa vieja to your must-try list. We love…

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