11Cranberry Sweet Potatoes4 tablespoons (60 ml) orange juiceor orange liquor2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil2 tablespoons (30 ml) brown sugar1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon1⁄4 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt2 pounds (1 kg) sweet potatoes, washed,peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces1⁄2 cup (125 ml) dried cranberries1. In stoneware dish, mix orange juice, butter, oil, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.2. Cover and cook on HIGH while preparing potatoes.3. Stir potatoes into warm mixture, cover the stoneware dish and cook on HIGHfor 3 to 4 hours. 4-6 servings.Peppered Mushrooms2 pounds (1 kg) mushrooms, cleaned and sliced3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter1 (14.5 ounce/400 ml) can beef brothSalt and Pepper to taste1. In the stoneware dish, combine butter, beef broth, and pepper together.2. Cover and cook on HIGH for while preparing mushrooms.3. Stir mushrooms into warm mixture, cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.8 servings.Caponata1 (14 ounce/400 ml) can diced tomatoes1 eggplant, peeled and cubed(3-4 cups/750-1000 ml)1 medium onion, diced1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil2 stalks celery, diced3 tablespoons (45 ml) capers3 tablespoons (45 ml) balsamic vinegar1⁄4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed red pepper, or to taste1 clove garlic, crushed1 tablespoon (15 ml) snipped fresh basil1. Place all ingredients in stoneware dish.2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or MEDIUM for 4 hours. Stir in fresh basilduring last half hour. 6-8 servings.Tip: Replace potatoes withcanned sweet potatoes(drained). Reduce cookingtemperature to MEDIUM.Serving Tip: Serve with pitachips or French bread.Serving Tip: Excellent steaktopper!840149600 Ev03.qxd 6/20/06 8:57 AM Page 11