Slow Cooker Meals for Shabbat

My menu inspiration has really changed from when I last shared meal ideas for the Sabbath day. When snow and ice and low temperatures are out in full force there's nothing like a warm meal for comfort. How do you serve a hot meal without cooking on Shabbat? One solution is to use a slow cooker. Depending on what you're making, you can start simmering your meal on Friday for Shabbat lunch. Soups and things with plenty of liquid work best for this. Otherwise, just toss your ingredients in the crock ahead of time and then keep it in the fridge. On the Sabbath day all you'll need to do is set the crock in the base to get it cooking. Meals don't get much easier than that. Utilizing a slow cooker to avoid working at meal preparation on Shabbat is a great way to honor the Sabbath day.

Crockpot Moroccan Soup from Half Baked Harvest

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto from Well Plated

White Chicken Chili from Well Plated

Crockpot Creamy Cashew Chicken from Half Baked Harvest
Make this vegetarian by swapping the chicken with extra potatoes, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, or chickpeas.

Slow Cooker Oatmeal from A Beautiful Plate

Slow Cooker Corn and Potato Soup from Healthy Nibbles and Bits

Slow Cooker Enchiladas from Oh My Veggies

Slow Cooker Smoky Refried Black Beans from Oh My Veggies
Serve these with the fixings for tostados or burritos. Tortillas, salsa, chopped peppers, lettuce, cheese, etc.

Slow Cooker Winter Minestrone Lentil Soup from A Beautiful Plate

Crockpot Mexican Casserole from Well Plated

Crockpot Salsa Verde Pozole from Half Baked Harvest

Slow Cooker Potato and Cauliflower Curry from Half Baked Harvest

Hopefully these meal ideas can help you to have a more restful Sabbath.

More on Sabbath meals:
The No Stress Guide to Sabbath Meal Prep

Make Ahead Shabbat Meals

Biblically Clean Salads to Make Ahead

Matzah Week Recipes

I think we've missed it with the Feast of Unleavened Bread, guys. Scripture describes this week as a feast, and that means lots of delicious and nourishing food. I'm not sure why we have accepted Matzah Week as a time of inferior cuisine.

Shopping this weekend I discovered a special 'Kosher for Passover' section at a grocery store. It contained everything from cereals to mayonnaise to cookies, all certified Kosher for Passover. (Need an overview of what 'Kosher for Passover is? Click here.) These items were all pricey, and the few that I've tried I wasn't impressed with. And the ingredient list? Sketchy at best. There were lots of things I wouldn't want to eat at any time of the year, but especially as a celebration of the goodness and greatness of YHWH. I want to see us get back on track. Like the Passover Seder, what we eat during Matzah Week expresses something about who we believe YHWH is. I believe that he created plenty of foods that are nourishing and wonderful and appropriate to eat during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 

These recipes are as is kosher for Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread week. No alterations, substitutions, or tracking down strange ingredients necessary. These are made with real, nourishing, whole foods that are found in regular grocery stores. When I made this list I purposefully searched for recipes that would go well with homemade matzah. This week is about unleavened bread after all.

Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls from Cookie and Kate

Roasted Carrot Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing from A Beautiful Plate

Lentils are definitely a go to during Unleavened Bread. Also check out, Creamy French Lentils with Mushrooms from the First Mess, and Jenny Kayne's Middle Eastern Grilled Vegetable and Lentil Bowl would be perfect with einkorn matzah. 

Kale and Roasted Red Kuri Squash Salad from A House in the Hills

Crispy Baked Falafel from Cookie and Kate

Falafel is one of my favorites and can definitely be made without any flour. For a lentil version check out A Pinch of Yum's Ultimate Winter Bliss Bowls with Lentil Falafel.

 Purple Sweet Potato Kale Hash with Fried Eggs from A House in the Hills

Coconut Curry Butternut Soup from Alice and Lois

Black Bean Hummus from A Beautiful Mess

Spinach and Butternut Squash Daal from Nutrition Stripped

Baked Potatoes with Ricotta and Swiss Chard from Reclaiming Provincial

Mediterranean Lentil Dip from Minimalist Baker

By the way, a lot of olives are free of chametz. Look for kalamatas or other red ones as they are usually preserved in red wine vinegar.

Simple Seedy Slaw from Cookie and Kate

Smoked Salmon Omelette with Chive Creme Fraiche from Drizzle and Dip

Simple Herbed Roasted Chicken with Mixed Vegetables from A Beautiful Plate

Garlicky Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas from Minimalist Baker

Winter Fruit and Citrus Salad from Sugar & Cloth

Marinara and Cottage Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash from Making Thyme for Health

Sarah has other great spaghetti squash recipes too, like Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Squash Bake and Spaghetti Squash Bowls with Mushroom Lentil Marinara.

Spicy Black Bean Soup from Cookie and Kate
I have yet to serve this soup to someone who didn't like it!

Beetroot Salmon Gravadlax from Drizzle and Dip
Or try Smoked Salmon Chowder from A Pinch of Yum or Cooking Classy's Baked Salmon and Asparagus in Foil.

Toasted Sesame and Miso Dressing from A Beautiful Mess
Many commercial salad dressings are chametz but making your own doesn't take long at all.

Roasted Pumpkin with Chili Yogurt and Coriander Sauce from Drizzle and Dip

Crispy Sweet Potatoes from Reclaiming Provincial

Super Green Frittata from A House in the Hills

Carrots with Black Garlic and Herb Yoghurt from Top With Cinnamon

Beet Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Whipped Ricotta from A Beautiful Plate

Roasted Vegetables and Chicken from Alice and Lois

Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes from Reclaiming Provincial

Butternut Squash Hummus from Minimalist Baker

This would be great with soft or crunchy matzah!

Butternut Squash Frittata from Cookie and Kate

Kabocha Shakshuka from A House in the Hills

Sweet Potato and Lentil Chili from Making Thyme for Health

Double check your chipotles as I've seen some kosher for Passover, but not all. You can sub fresh jalapeno if you prefer.

Smoked Salmon Mousse from A Beautiful Mess

This with cucumber on einkorn matzah will be my go to next week!

Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranate Seeds, Mint, and Toasted Almonds from A Beautiful Plate

We forget how wonderful cauliflower is until we eat it again. Anyone else feel this way?

Cumin Spiked Carrot Salad from Top With Cinnamon

Vegetarian Chili from Cookie and Kate

Brussels Sprouts and Purple Potato Hash from A Beautiful Mess

Cajun Sweet Potato Fries from Minimalist Baker

Homemade Salsa from Alice and Lois
Use with burrito bowls, black bean soup, or as part of a taco salad.

Golden Milk Macaroons from Minimalist Baker

These are loaded with antioxidants from the turmeric, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon.

Chocolate Cherry Meringue Stack Cake from Top With Cinnamon
I know what I'll be having for dessert.

Isn't the abundance of healthy meal options amazing? While YHWH does give certain restrictions on our eating he bountifully provides for our needs.

What are you looking forward to making during Matzah Week? Share your favorite recipes with us!