crockpotting

[chinchildren]

i was worried i had lost this line FOREVERS when CnQ went away. thanks to HM i found it and thanks to nicki for posting it in the first place...

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/

 

[eroomlorac]

Thanks. I am a crockpot junkie, too. I have several in different sizes for different needs. I even have one that the crock is the size and shape of a 9X13 pan for making casseroles. I'll refer to that website for ideas.

 

[AngelBaby]

Oh I will have to bookmark that website, I got a crockpot that I don't use nearly enough because I have never been able to find good recipes and this one looks like it has alot of different ideas.

 

[equus_peduus]

Oh I will have to bookmark that website, I got a crockpot that I don't use nearly enough because I have never been able to find good recipes and this one looks like it has alot of different ideas.

My crockpot experience leads me to believe that following recipes out of books mostly comes out with decent food. Throwing random things in the crock pot that are vaguely based on a recipe comes out with pretty tasty food. Though I'm sure it's entirely possible to throw the wrong combination of random things in... lol.

My favorite thing to do is get one of those precooked chickens at the grocery store, have chicken for dinner, then the next morning toss it in with onions, carrots, chicken stock, random veggies (usually frozen), salt, pepper, herbs... chicken soup for dinner! I'll also do something similar with any other chunk of meat I've got in the freezer I'm not sure what else to do with.

 

[eroomlorac]

I agree with EP. I put in chicken meat or a beef roast or a pork roast and very little water and some veggies. It never fails to be good. They now have these flavor packets in the packaged, envelope type area of the grocery store that makes the best gravies while your food cooks. Also crocks are good for soups, chili and stews. I work nights so when I come home in the a.m., I put stuff in the cockpot and when I wake up in the afternoon it's like someone's been cooking for me all day long. Smells so good.

 

[DaphnesandFreddysmom]

Best recipe I know for the crockpot

1-2 lbs chicken breast
1 can diced tomatos with chilies
1 package taco seasoning put chicken in crockpot, mix tomatos with taco seasoning and pour over chicken cook on low 4-5 hours and shred.

Makes AWESOME chicken tacos if you like things a tad spicy like us.

 

[Aneesa's Muse]

I have "baked" beans going in mine right now!

I started with a 1# bag of small white beans, cooked those in the crockpot ..then refrigerated them overnight ...and put them back in the crockpot with chopped onion and bell pepper, salt and pepper, thyme, cumin, coriander, couple T. lightly packed brown sugar, a T. of molasses, some mustard and some good BBQ sauce. They are cooking on low.. 'til morning.

I always tell the hubby ..when he asks "what's for dinner?" ... "the crockpot lady is cooking!" It really is like someone else is doing all the work for you!

 

[equus_peduus]

Okay, so in an attempt to be organized about dinner, I was flipping through a couple crock pot recipe books that I've got laying around. Almost all the recipes call for 4-6 hours of cooking on low... and I am out of the house for 9-10 hours. Why? I thought that the whole point of the crock pot was you put it on in the morning and it's ready when you come home from work?

I'm guessing it would be a problem to cook something for twice as long as it's supposed to cook... (or can I adapt these 4-6h cooking recipes for 8-10 hours - some do look like they'd be tasty...)? Anyone have any good truly all-day crockpot recipes? I'm tired of just throwing stuff in a pot (though that does tend to come out well...)

 

[EveningChin]

That blog ate my day! I stared reading it and then, of course, ran to go through together my favorite chilli into my crockpot. Then I came back and started writing down recipes and ingridience (and I can't spell at all today) because tonight is grocery night and now its 5. Craziness! Thanks so much this is awesome!

I have a curry recipe that can cook a where from 6-12 hrs and the longer you let it simmer the better it tastes. That is if your into Thai curry.

 

[addictedtochins]

I'm guessing it would be a problem to cook something for twice as long as it's supposed to cook... (or can I adapt these 4-6h cooking recipes for 8-10 hours - some do look like they'd be tasty...)? Anyone have any good truly all-day crockpot recipes? I'm tired of just throwing stuff in a pot (though that does tend to come out well...)

I've seen a timer plug in, just set it to start cooking like 5 hours later.

 

[beanjelly]

I have a curry recipe that can cook a where from 6-12 hrs and the longer you let it simmer the better it tastes. That is if your into Thai curry.

oooooooo, share, please!!!

 

[equus_peduus]

I've seen a timer plug in, just set it to start cooking like 5 hours later.

That would mean doing things the sensible way. Heh. I've got like five timers. Though that would leave perishible foods out at room temperature for a few hours... but then again, it's getting cooked, presumably at high enough temperatures, after that, so I guess it'd be ok. Food safety people probably wouldn't like it, but it's probably a reasonable compromise. Thanks.

*goes to dig through fish supplies for the timers that should be on the lights but aren't...*

 

[EveningChin]

2 cans coconut milk (milk not juice should be think and creamy)
2-3 Tablespoons yellow curry powder
1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
1tsp ground black pepper
1-2 tsp salt
1 cup water

Some more water maybe need later if you let cook for longer then 8 hours but thats fine. you just want to make sure it stays thick and creamy.

(optional)
1 cup sauteed mushrooms (I do mine with a splash of white white in butter)
1/4 Onion sauteed
1 can bamboo shoots (drained)
1 can bean sprouts(drained)
1 lbs chopped chicken or steak
1 Hand full of cashews is pretty good too


Cook on low for 8-12 hrs

Serve over pasta or rice with avocado! Yum!!!

 

[eroomlorac]

That would mean doing things the sensible way. Heh. I've got like five timers. Though that would leave perishible foods out at room temperature for a few hours... but then again, it's getting cooked, presumably at high enough temperatures, after that, so I guess it'd be ok. Food safety people probably wouldn't like it, but it's probably a reasonable compromise. Thanks.

*goes to dig through fish supplies for the timers that should be on the lights but aren't...*

There are also crockpots that have cooking timers already on the cooker that automatically puts it to 'warm' after a preset cooking time. The food will be held at a safe temperature but will not overcook with these crockpots. Some have preset times others are programmable. They are not expensive, either.

 

[beanjelly]

EveningChin,thanks for posting that! It sounds delicious!!

 

[Scrat&SweetPea]

no time to cook Chicken and potatoes

3 lb. Split Chicken Breast Frozen
4-6 potatoes peeled and quartered
1 large onion sliced large pieces
Chicken seasoning
1 15oz. can chicken broth
Salt
pepper
Garlic Powder
Papricka
1 tbls Corn starch/ cold water



Peel and quarter potatoes. put in bottom of crock pot. Toss onion chunks on top. lightly salt and pepper potatoes. Add a dash of garlic powder.

Prepare chicken by rinsing in cold water and sprinkling on some chicken seasoning, pepper, and papricka, and garlic powder on both sides of each piece. Layer chicken on top of potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on high 6 hours.




Crock Pot Italian Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder to equal same)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
4 to 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges or thick slices


Place chicken in bottom of Crock Pot. Sprinkle with half of the Italian dressing, spices, and the grated cheese. Put the potatoes on top or around the chicken. Sprinkle with the rest of the dressing, spices, and cheese.

Cook on low for about 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is done and potatoes are tender.

Note: I always spray my crock pot with cooking spray to provide sticking.




Taco Soup

1 lb. of ground beef
1 onion chopped
3 cans of chili beans 15 1/2 oz
1 can tomatoes 14 1/2 oz
1 can of corn
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup shredded cheese

sour cream
chips


1. peel onion
2. brown beef with onion in a saucepan
3. Drain fat off of meat and place in pot
4. add water, beans, tomatoes, corn, and seasoning mix.
5. Bring to boil
6. simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasional
7. serve topped with sour cream and cheese and chips


Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 3/4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
1 cup Pace® Thick & Chunky Salsa
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (16 ounce) can small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 large onion, chopped
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DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it's well browned, stirring often.
Stir the chicken, broth, salsa, garlic, cumin, beans, corn and onion in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours* or until the chicken is cooked through.


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NI Calories: 238 Total Fat: 4.6g Dietary Fiber: 6.2g

 

[Courtney]

Adam and I were experimenting with the crock pot the other day. We tossed a small moose roast in the pot, added a can of crushed tomatoes, spices (salt, pepper, crushed chillies, oregano, thyme, steak spice), and purple onion. We cooked it on low from 7:30am to 5pm when we got home, boiled some pasta and shredded the moist, tender meat. We ate the meat over the pasta like a pasta sauce and it was to die for. Leftovers today will be the meat on fresh buns, kind of a variation on pulled pork sandwiches.