October 2014 Moms
andrieya
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Your favorite crockpot meals
andrieya
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So our oven door has been wonky since we moved into our place in April. It finally straight up just came off a couple days after Christmas. I live in a three family home and the owner is an elderly woman who lives below us. Although we have a great relationship, and she's mentioned several times that she's just going to replace the whole oven, it's been nearly three weeks! Can you imagine not having use of an oven for that long in the winter?? Anyway, yesterday she went to the ER in an ambulance due to health problems--she's ok, but I feel awkward bringing up the oven again right away. "sorry you went to the hospital.........about the oven....."
So we are making due, but I'm running out of recipe ideas for the crockpot. Got any favorites?
So we are making due, but I'm running out of recipe ideas for the crockpot. Got any favorites?
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Re: Your favorite crockpot meals
I just made some pot roast similar in taste to the one at Bob Evans. (LOL) but, its good and easy.
A beef roast, 1 packet of ranch dressing mix, 1of italian dressing mix, and 1 packet of beef gravy mix. Put the roast in crockpot and sprinkle mixes over top. Add one cup of water and cook on low 8-10 hours. Serve over grilled texas toast or mashed potatoes.
I use the leftovers to make melts. Add the meat to leftover grilled texas toast ir sourdough bread along with a piece of American cheese. Yum.
1 Pound of chicken
1 can of chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of mushroom
2 tablespoons of butter
Chopped carrots (I use about half a pack if baby carrots)
Chopped celery (about 4 stalks)
1 small pack of refrigerator biscuits
Cook everything but the biscuits on high for 4-5 hours. Then remove the chicken. Shred it with 2 forks, and return it to the pot. Then cut the uncooked biscuits up into tiny pieces, add them to the pot and let it cook for another half a hour to an hour. I also like to sprinkle in some black pepper at this point. Its really good and its easy to double if you want leftovers, which would probably be a good idea for you right now.
Also, BBQ pulled pork is super easy. Just get boneless pork chops or a pork roast or boneless ribs, whatevers on sale. Put it in the crockpot with some BBQ sauce and a little bit of water. I also like to add a little pickle juice or you could use relish or not add it at all. Cook for 4 hours on high and then shred the pork. Return it to the pot and stir. Its great for sandwiches or serve it over rice. This is also great for leftovers.
That sucks about your oven and the whole situation! Good luck!
Also love meatballs in the crockpot and so easy! Frozen meatballs, can of jellied cranberry sauce, and bottle of chili sauce. Put them on hoagie buns and top with cheese.
Package of fresh (not frozen) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 can of chicken broth
Cook on high 3 hours, shred, voila! I usually make soup out of this.
You can also do the above and throw in a jar of pesto. I use this to make quesadillas with mozzarella and bacon. =P~
Or you can use the chicken, a packet of taco seasoning and a jar of salsa for mexican recipes. We like to make nachos.
Or you can use chicken, a packet of chili seasoning, and a can of tomato sauce to make shredded chicken for chili!
Or butter, ranch seasoning, and franks red hot for buffalo chicken sandwiches!
I make the meatballs then brown them in a pan and throw them in the crockpot all day.
https://www.myrecipes.com/m/recipe/spicy-country-ribs
I have a few more but will check when I'm off mobile.
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My favorite is making a rotisserie chicken! https://www.number-2-pencil.com/2013/03/13/slow-cooker-chicken/
Also!! For all you ladies who love your crock pot and use it often, I HIGHLY recommend the crock pot liner bags! They may be a little pricey, but they are totally worth it to not have to scrub the pot!
I kind of made it up but its delicious.
Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks
6 drumsticks (or thighs, I like dark meat)
2 tsp salt
1tsp paprikra
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Mix together spices and rub on chicken. Place in a single layer in bottom of crockpot. Cook on low 4 hours. Broil in oven for about 3-5 min before serving to crisp up skin a little.
Ive done this with or with out skin on and both are good.
Slow Cooker New England Clam Chowder
Ingredients:
4 1/2 C potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic
1 C onion
1/2 C celery
4 - 6oz cans clams
1 tsp salt
1/2 - 1 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 C flour
3 1/4 C half and half
6 slices of bacon
1/2 tbsp bacon grease
Directions:
Peel and chop potatoes into small bite site pieces, add to crock. Chop onion and celery. Mince garlic. Cut up bacon slices into small pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, onion, and celery, then sprinkle with thyme and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring frequently until heated through and very tender. Transfer veggies to crock.
Add clams with juice to crock. Stir contents well. Add flour, salt and pepper and stir again. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or high for 5 hours.
When 30 minutes remain, stir in half and half. While that begins to warm through, heat up the large skillet again and cook bacon pieces to crispy. Remove bacon pieces and 1/2 tbsp bacon grease, stir into chowder just before serving and mix well.
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https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/red-cooked-chicken-with-assorted-vegetables.html