MARINATED MUSHROOMS & ARTICHOKE HEARSTS

2 lb assorted mushrooms, such as stemmed shitakes, cremini and/or button mushrooms

1 pkg (8 to 9-oz) frozen artichoke hearts

1 14.5-oc can lower-sodium beef broth

1 cup dry red wine

2 tbsp butter, cut-up

1 tbsp packed brown sugar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp dried dill

In a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker combine mushrooms and artichokes. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours.

Serve warm or chill and serve cold.

Yield: 16 servings.

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