QOTW - Favorite Crock Pot Recipes

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Question of the Week

 

Please share some of your favorite recipes you make in your crock pot.

 

Judy

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Great question and I'm anxiously awaiting the answers! I have had a crock pot

for years that has been siting around collecting dust.? I've used it exactly

twice and wasn't all that thrilled with the results.? Hopefully someone can

inspire me to try again.

 

TM

 

 

 

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My favorite is Jacobs Pottage. It should already be in the recipe file. It has

lentils and Barley and spinach and doesn't look appetizing, but it is true

confort food.

Katie

 

 

 

wwjd <jtwigg wrote:

Question of the Week

 

Please share some of your favorite recipes you make in your crock pot.

 

Judy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I do not own a crockpot....maybe I should buy one? the thought of a

hot pot of beans or a stew when I am all tired after riding home from

work is appealing....

Cabrita @ Los Angeles

 

, " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

>

> Question of the Week

>

> Please share some of your favorite recipes you make in your crock

pot.

>

> Judy

>

[Guest guest]

Barb, I like the idea of some burgundy in this recipe. I'll bet it made a nice

rich sauce.

Donna

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Barb Carson <b5a02

 

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:40:55

 

Re: QOTW - Favorite Crock Pot Recipes

 

 

I made a vegetable stew over the weekend, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions,

mushrooms, water, veg. broth, burgundy wine, salt, pepper. Prepared it the night

before, placed the crock in the pot in the morning, cooked slow all day. We were

able to get all the raking done and sit down to a wonderful meal when we were

finished. Warmed artisan bread in the oven - yummy. I love fall meals!!

 

I look forward to trying the recipes in the crockpot file. With working all

day, I am very glad I dusted off my crockpot.

 

~Barb

 

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I made a vegetable stew over the weekend, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions,

mushrooms, water, veg. broth, burgundy wine, salt, pepper. Prepared it the

night before, placed the crock in the pot in the morning, cooked slow all day.

We were able to get all the raking done and sit down to a wonderful meal when we

were finished. Warmed artisan bread in the oven - yummy. I love fall meals!!

 

I look forward to trying the recipes in the crockpot file. With working all

day, I am very glad I dusted off my crockpot.

 

~Barb

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

, " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

>

> Question of the Week

>

> Please share some of your favorite recipes you make in your crock

pot.

>

> Judy

>

Oh great I can't wait to see these, I love my crockpot.

 

This is one of my fav's.

 

Creamy Amish Bean Soup

 

6 cups water

2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed and picked over

1 onion, chopped

1/4 cup " chicken " -flavored vegetarian gravy base (or 1-2 vegetarian

" chicken " flavoured boullion cubes and cornstarch mixed with water,

sorry I didn't measure)

1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed

dash pepper

1 cup milk or soymilk

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

veggie bacon bits (optional)

finely chopped fresh parsley, garnish

 

Soak the beans overnight in enough water to cover. The next morning

drain beans, add to crockpot. Cook on low (8-12 hours) or high (4-5

hours), or until tender.

Cool beans and chill in the fridge overnight.

Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid, to cover (about 2 cups).

Stir in onion, vegetarian " chicken " flavored gravy base, marjoram, and pepper.

Add enough of the reserved cooking liquid to cover, about 2 cups.

Cover and cook on low setting for 12-14 hours.

Then turn to high. Slowly blend cream into flour; stir into beans.

Cover and cook till thickened and bubbly, 10-15 minutes.

Mash beans slightly, if desired.

Garnish with fresh parsley and veggie bacon bits.

[Guest guest]

Thanks! I think the burgundy gives the stew a rich flavor. If I don't have any

in the house, I use a bit of vegetarian

worcester sauce to heighten the flavor. ~B

[Guest guest]

I put a tablespoon of cooking sherry or dry red wine into a lot of stews and

soups. It really improved the taste and gives it a complexity of taste that is

great. The alcohol all cooks off, but the flavor remains.

Katie

 

Barb Carson <b5a02 wrote:

Thanks! I think the burgundy gives the stew a rich flavor. If I don't

have any in the house, I use a bit of vegetarian

worcester sauce to heighten the flavor. ~B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I can't remember where I got this recipe, but it is awesome! I highly recommend

it.

 

Crockpot Pumpkin Pie Pudding

 

15 oz. can solid pack pumpkin

12 oz. can evaporated milk

¾ c. sugar (brown)

½ c. Bisquick baking mix

2 eggs, beaten

2 T. melted butter

2 ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. nutmeg, ½ tsp. ginger,

and ¼ tsp. cloves)

 

In a large bowl mix together all ingredients. (Use electric mixer.) Transfer

to crockpot coated with non-stick cooking spray. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7

hours. Serve garnished with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 6-8 servings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

This is my fave; it's based on a Rachel Ray 30-minute recipe. I also

love that Jacob's Pottage that someone posted here - delicious &

filling!

 

Peace,

Diane

 

Veg-Head Three-Bean Chili

 

1 tablespoon (2 turns around the pot) olive or vegetable oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped

1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional

1 or 2 canned chipotle chilis, minced (+ some of the adobo sauce from

the can - adds smoky taste)

4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped

1 cup vegetable stock/broth

1 (32- ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 (14-ounce) can black beans

1 (14-ounce) can white beans

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 (14-ounce) can spicy vegetarian refried beans

 

Throw everything in the crockpot all day on low. Removing the lid for

the last hour will make a thicker chili.

 

Toppings:

Shredded spicy monterey jack or smoked cheddar

Chopped scallions, whites and greens

Diced fresh seeded plum tomato

Blue and red corn tortilla chips or black bean tortilla chips, for dipping

 

, " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

>

> Question of the Week

>

> Please share some of your favorite recipes you make in your crock pot.

>

> Judy

>

[Guest guest]

Cabrita, I highly recommend one. I'm gone from home a solid 12 hours

with work & commute and DH is already asleep when I get home. It's so

nice to have hot food ready when I get home, plus it makes enough to

take for lunches or reheat for other dinners through the week. I try

to do 2 crockpot recipes on my days off so I can trade off and not eat

the same thing every day. Plus I freeze some so I can rotate meals

for variety. When I get home too hungry or too hungry at work I don't

make good food decisions so having these meals on hand saves me from

eating too much junky stuff.

 

Peace,

Diane

 

, " cabrita_trl "

<roseta_lleo wrote:

>

> I do not own a crockpot....maybe I should buy one? the thought of a

> hot pot of beans or a stew when I am all tired after riding home from

> work is appealing....

> Cabrita @ Los Angeles

>

> , " wwjd " <jtwigg@> wrote:

> >

> > Question of the Week

> >

> > Please share some of your favorite recipes you make in your crock

> pot.

> >

> > Judy

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Jacob's Pottage was a creation of mine and I thank you for the review. I make

it with Swiss Chard of spinach, whichever I have on hand. It freezes well and

reheats nicely in the oven.

Katie

 

strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote:

This is my fave; it's based on a Rachel Ray 30-minute recipe. I also

love that Jacob's Pottage that someone posted here - delicious &

filling!

 

Peace,

Diane

 

Veg-Head Three-Bean Chili

 

1 tablespoon (2 turns around the pot) olive or vegetable oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped

1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional

1 or 2 canned chipotle chilis, minced (+ some of the adobo sauce from

the can - adds smoky taste)

4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped

1 cup vegetable stock/broth

1 (32- ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 (14-ounce) can black beans

1 (14-ounce) can white beans

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 (14-ounce) can spicy vegetarian refried beans

 

Throw everything in the crockpot all day on low. Removing the lid for

the last hour will make a thicker chili.

 

Toppings:

Shredded spicy monterey jack or smoked cheddar

Chopped scallions, whites and greens

Diced fresh seeded plum tomato

Blue and red corn tortilla chips or black bean tortilla chips, for dipping

 

, " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

>

> Question of the Week

>

> Please share some of your favorite recipes you make in your crock pot.

>

> Judy

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Diane, thanks for the recommendation. Do you have a new one or an

old one? what type? not sure how to go about acquiring the ones

from the thrift stores people talk about....I was talking to my

sweetie last night and he is excited about getting a crock pot too.

The days he works he is gone even longer, so 12 hours is really the

minimum that we need. It does sound like the ideal way to cook

beans away from home(I use a clay pot when I can watch them).

 

So which are some good brands?

 

Cabrita @ los angeles

 

, " strayfeather1 "

<otherbox2001 wrote:

>

> Cabrita, I highly recommend one. I'm gone from home a solid 12

hours

> with work & commute and DH is already asleep when I get home.

It's so

> nice to have hot food ready when I get home, plus it makes enough

to

> take for lunches or reheat for other dinners through the week. I

try

> to do 2 crockpot recipes on my days off so I can trade off and not

eat

> the same thing every day. Plus I freeze some so I can rotate meals

> for variety. When I get home too hungry or too hungry at work I

don't

> make good food decisions so having these meals on hand saves me

from

> eating too much junky stuff.

>

> Peace,

> Diane

>

> , " cabrita_trl "

> <roseta_lleo@> wrote:

> >

> > I do not own a crockpot....maybe I should buy one? the thought

of a

> > hot pot of beans or a stew when I am all tired after riding home

from

> > work is appealing....

> > Cabrita @ Los Angeles

> >

> > , " wwjd " <jtwigg@> wrote:

> > >

> > > Question of the Week

> > >

> > > Please share some of your favorite recipes you make in your

crock

> > pot.

> > >

> > > Judy

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/7/2007 6:39:17 P.M. Central Standard Time,

otherbox2001 writes:

 

I have an older one, going on 16 years; it's a Rival brand.

 

 

I, too, have a Rival that's about ten years old. I have a question...I

remember there being some controversy about the older models not keeping food

hot

enough to prevent bacteria growth. Does anyone know if this is true?

 

Also, does anyone every worry about a fire starting? I just don't think I

could ever walk out the door and have peace of mind all day. Many years ago I

narrowly escaped losing everything in a fire that started in the apartment

upstairs (kids playing with matches went into the attic to see if the

insulation would burn...surprise!) I admit to being a little paranoid now.

 

TM

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Well thank you for creating it Katie DH liked it too! Nice to

know it freezes well.

Peace,

Diane

 

 

, Katie M <cozycate wrote:

>

> Jacob's Pottage was a creation of mine and I thank you for the

review. I make it with Swiss Chard of spinach, whichever I have on

hand. It freezes well and reheats nicely in the oven.

> Katie

>

> strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote:

> This is my fave; it's based on a Rachel Ray 30-minute

recipe. I also

> love that Jacob's Pottage that someone posted here - delicious &

> filling!

>

> Peace,

> Diane

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have an older one, going on 16 years; it's a Rival brand. I did not

know the newer ones won't cook as long (that seems silly to me). Do

they come with timers so you could delay the starting time? I was at

the thrift store today and looked to see if there were crock pots but

didn't see any. I think my neighborhood is too poor I do remember

seeing them in my old neighborhood thrift store which was in a more

affluent area. I bet an estate sale would be a good place too -

little old ladies have great kitchen tools!

 

Crocks are great for beans, especially larger batches. I'd love to

try the clay pot cooking. What size pot do you use for how much

beans? (Okay that came out semi-literate ).

 

Peace,

Diane

 

, " cabrita_trl "

<roseta_lleo wrote:

>

> Diane, thanks for the recommendation. Do you have a new one or an

> old one? what type? not sure how to go about acquiring the ones

> from the thrift stores people talk about....I was talking to my

> sweetie last night and he is excited about getting a crock pot too.

> The days he works he is gone even longer, so 12 hours is really the

> minimum that we need. It does sound like the ideal way to cook

> beans away from home(I use a clay pot when I can watch them).

>

> So which are some good brands?

>

> Cabrita @ los angeles

>

[Guest guest]

Well, if you can delay the start of the cooking then it is not a

problem. Diane, I have the same problem, my present neighborhood

would not have anything worthwhile in any thrift store! We recycle,

and when we put the bottles and cans in the recycling bin early, it

gets empty pretty fast....(some of the folks in the barrio take the

bottles/cans and sell them). Not much gets wasted at all here. Of

course, I could go to South Pasadena, there are some rich folks

there, so maybe their thrift stores have good stuff....free is even

better though, right?

 

, " strayfeather1 "

<otherbox2001 wrote:

>

> I have an older one, going on 16 years; it's a Rival brand. I did

not

> know the newer ones won't cook as long (that seems silly to me).

Do

> they come with timers so you could delay the starting time? I was

at

> the thrift store today and looked to see if there were crock pots

but

> didn't see any. I think my neighborhood is too poor I do

remember

> seeing them in my old neighborhood thrift store which was in a more

> affluent area. I bet an estate sale would be a good place too -

> little old ladies have great kitchen tools!

>

> Crocks are great for beans, especially larger batches. I'd love to

> try the clay pot cooking. What size pot do you use for how much

> beans? (Okay that came out semi-literate ).

>

> Peace,

> Diane

>

> , " cabrita_trl "

> <roseta_lleo@> wrote:

> >

> > Diane, thanks for the recommendation. Do you have a new one or

an

> > old one? what type? not sure how to go about acquiring the

ones

> > from the thrift stores people talk about....I was talking to my

> > sweetie last night and he is excited about getting a crock pot

too.

> > The days he works he is gone even longer, so 12 hours is really

the

> > minimum that we need. It does sound like the ideal way to cook

> > beans away from home(I use a clay pot when I can watch them).

> >

> > So which are some good brands?

> >

> > Cabrita @ los angeles

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I have a Rival that is now 22 years old..I haven't used it much, but now I plan

to. I also have another one that is bigger that is about 10 yrs. old..Both are

in great shape..

 

The only thing that I have been told about the crock pots is that they don't get

hot enough to cook meat in, but we are not doing that...My friend who is a chef

told me that.

 

I haven't heard anything about a fire issue. But I know what you mean, I don't

like to leave the house with my dryer going...But I do leave my coffee pot on

all day..

Karen

 

TendrMoon wrote:

In a message dated 11/7/2007 6:39:17 P.M. Central Standard Time,

otherbox2001 writes:

 

I have an older one, going on 16 years; it's a Rival brand.

 

I, too, have a Rival that's about ten years old. I have a question...I

remember there being some controversy about the older models not keeping food

hot

enough to prevent bacteria growth. Does anyone know if this is true?

 

Also, does anyone every worry about a fire starting? I just don't think I

could ever walk out the door and have peace of mind all day. Many years ago I

narrowly escaped losing everything in a fire that started in the apartment

upstairs (kids playing with matches went into the attic to see if the

insulation would burn...surprise!) I admit to being a little paranoid now.

 

TM

 

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[Guest guest]

I will check my GoodWill tomorrow..The one I go to is in a really nice area and

they get great items and I see the crock pots all the time..I love to recycle..I

take things and purchase items also..I have found great deals..

Karen

 

strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote: I

have an older one, going on 16 years; it's a Rival brand. I did not

know the newer ones won't cook as long (that seems silly to me). Do

they come with timers so you could delay the starting time? I was at

the thrift store today and looked to see if there were crock pots but

didn't see any. I think my neighborhood is too poor I do remember

seeing them in my old neighborhood thrift store which was in a more

affluent area. I bet an estate sale would be a good place too -

little old ladies have great kitchen tools!

 

Crocks are great for beans, especially larger batches. I'd love to

try the clay pot cooking. What size pot do you use for how much

beans? (Okay that came out semi-literate ).

 

Peace,

Diane

 

, " cabrita_trl "

<roseta_lleo wrote:

>

> Diane, thanks for the recommendation. Do you have a new one or an

> old one? what type? not sure how to go about acquiring the ones

> from the thrift stores people talk about....I was talking to my

> sweetie last night and he is excited about getting a crock pot too.

> The days he works he is gone even longer, so 12 hours is really the

> minimum that we need. It does sound like the ideal way to cook

> beans away from home(I use a clay pot when I can watch them).

>

> So which are some good brands?

>

> Cabrita @ los angeles

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Both DH & I have been through fires (little tip: Never live on top a

gay leather country & western bar owned by someone who's already had 2

bars burn down) Sometimes I worry about leaving the CP going all day

but it hasn't been a problem yet. Also I've been eating out of it all

these years & never gotten sick yet so *tapping the side of my head*

knock on wood, so far so good. Cynical of me but I would hazard a bet

that most of the bacteria worries on the older models come from meat

dishes rather than veg ones, but that could be just me.

 

Peace,

Diane

 

 

, TendrMoon wrote:

>

>

> In a message dated 11/7/2007 6:39:17 P.M. Central Standard Time,

> otherbox2001 writes:

>

> I have an older one, going on 16 years; it's a Rival brand.

>

>

> I, too, have a Rival that's about ten years old. I have a

question...I

> remember there being some controversy about the older models not

keeping food hot

> enough to prevent bacteria growth. Does anyone know if this is true?

>

> Also, does anyone every worry about a fire starting? I just don't

think I

> could ever walk out the door and have peace of mind all day. Many

years ago I

> narrowly escaped losing everything in a fire that started in the

apartment

> upstairs (kids playing with matches went into the attic to see if the

> insulation would burn...surprise!) I admit to being a little

paranoid now.

>

> TM

>

>

>

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