Chocolate-It's What's for Dinner

Cooking Light does it to me every time. My subscription is coming due and I start to think about not reviewing because I didn't see too many interesting recipes AND THEN they go and do it. I find an issue with a bunch of interesting recipes. This was one of them. This seems to be slow cooker week for some reason. I really need to get a new one (maybe Santa will bring me one). I got this "crock pot" for my wedding shower (ancient I know). It has that horrible orangey insert. It isn't the original because the insert is at least removable. It still works well but I'm worried since it is so old that it might just give out mid-slow cook. Maple Onion Jam (Adapted from Cooking Light*) 1/2 c brown sugar 2 clove garlic, minced 1 t ground cardamom 1 t cinnamon 1/4 t pepper 5lb onion, sliced 1/2" thick 2t salt 2T maple syrup 1T white balsamic or sherry vinegar Mix brown sugar, garlic, cardamom, pepper together. As you put the onions into...

First of all you need to be prepared for this soup. You will be crying your eyes out cutting up the onions and then your house will smell like caramelized onions (things could be worse). Is this like real onion soup cooked on the stove - no - but it's pretty darn close. Slow Cooker Onion Soup (Adapted from Cooking Light ) 4 T butter (1/2 stick) 6 thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 5 lbs of sweet onions, sliced vertically (about 16 cups) 2 T sugar 6 c beef stock (homemade) salt/pepper 2 T balsamic vinegar sliced baguette toasted 1 1/4 c shredded Gruyere or Fontina cheese Place butter, thyme, bay leaf in a slow cooker. Add layers of onions and sprinkle some salt and sugar in between layers. Cover and cook for 8 hours on HIGH. Add stock, pepper, and vinegar. Cover and cook 30 minutes on HIGH. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Toast baguette slices under broiler. Place soup in ramekins or ovenproof bowls. Top with toast and cheese and place under broiler until cheese melts and...