2 tablespoons water
2 onions, finely chopped or leeks, finely chopped…

Meaty mushrooms and tender green beans stand in for beef in this creamy Eastern European classic. Serve over wide noodles. – Robin Robertson

This recipe uses a traditional Chinese clay pot to bake the vegetables in the oven, but you can use any covered casserole dish. If using a casserole dish, there’s no need to set it in water–just put it directly into the oven.

2 quarts unsweetened apple cider
1 cup pineapple juice…

Recipe adapted from Robin Robertson’s Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker.