Christine Gable

Specialty: Slow Cooker/Crockpot, Kids' Cuisine
Education: Millersville University, Vermont College
Lives: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania


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Grape Leaves That You Can't Leave Alone
I’ve had two jars of grape leaves sitting on the pantry shelf for months now. They were one of those bargain deals I picked up at a local discount store: two jars for a dollar. What a find! For a...


For the Guys: Ham and Green Beans
There’s nothing better than a man who knows his way around the kitchen. Oh yes, there are tons of reasons to sing the praises of a man who knows how to plug-in more than power tools. Sure, his first...


Cramer's Kraut: Not Just For New Year's
Here in Pennsylvania Dutch country it’s a strong age-old tradition to eat pork and sauerkraut at New Year’s. Whether consumed on the eve or the exact day, it’s said to be the trick to ensuring that...


In Search of Perfect Rice Pudding
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve craved rice pudding and searched for a recipe that would give me a straight up, home-style version—one that would not be too thick, too watery, too spicy, too...


Start Your Year Off Right: Slow Cooker Spaghetti
There’s nothing like stepping through the door when there’s an Italian dish brewing. With its garlicky, rich olive oil, hint of tomato undertones, Italian food has that magical way of making the whole...


Just What the Doctor Ordered: Cranberry Hot Toddy
What’s the best way to ward off winter’s chill? Well, old Europe certainly had the right idea when they mulled wines and ciders with spices and created drinks we still know today as hot toddies. What...


Super Party Food: Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
It's that time of year again. Seems like there's always one last-minute thing to do, one more item to wrap, something to pick up, and another almost-forgotten gift to grab. And all on the way out the...


Veggies to the Rescue! What's-on-Hand Soup
It’s been one of those weeks: seems like every time I turn around we’re out of something, somebody needs something, or there’s email, texts, phone calls, deadlines, errands, chauffeur-duty, homework...


2 In 1: Balsamic Braised Tofu AND Chicken!
Balsamic vinegar is one of the best flavors on the planet. Combine it with tomatoes in a long, slow simmer and it’s especially magical. Now that’s a combo I haven’t had in the slow cooker before—just...


A History of Slow Cookin'
“The crockpot! Yes, my wife discovered that’s the trick to fast, easy home cooked meals and it’s been wonderful …”, he said. “Now she just tosses the goods in and we come home to a hot dinner!” I...


Less Stress Mashed Potatoes For Turkey Day
If you’re serving Thanksgiving dinner at your house, the last thing you need is another long and involved recipe—one that’ll have you getting up another hour earlier. Now don’t get me wrong: I...


That Soup Is Loaded!
Baked potatoes. Who doesn’t love ‘em? Especially loaded up with all the goods—you know, butter and sour cream, salt and pepper. Heck, chives and bacon bits, when life is really good. The potato...


Grab a Dozen Ears of Fresh Corn--Only
Or don’t make this slow-cooker soup. Seriously. If you think that it doesn’t matter, I guarantee you’ll be writing in to me telling me about this starchy, chewy, just overall-unappealing soup:...


The Tenderest Pork Ever
Ideas. They’re what keep the world goin’ round. It’s been said that there aren’t any new ideas in the world, that it’s the specific slant or angle that you put on an idea that makes it special,...


Ahoy! Pirate Stew Ahead!
When I laid my eyes on the title of this slow cooker recipe, it was a shoe-in for Halloween. Few of us ever see a real pirate except for those little buggers that traipse down our street in hopes of filling...


Butter Beans Make Better Baked Beans
That’s precisely what hubby said when I asked him what he thought of this latest crockpot baked bean recipe. After all, it was a recipe that really was inspired by him: Just the other week when he...