Crock pot recipes

[Grace]

I'll post the Cheesy Ravioli recipe tomorrow

We loved it

[orangemm]

A tip for the holidays and your crock pot...don't throw out the turkey carcass after your yearly feast. Break it up and cram it into the crock pot, add carrots, onion, celery, a bouquet garni and enough water to cover it.

Cook on high for at least 12 hours; you can leave it in for 24. The aroma is heavenly and at the end you will have a lovely turkey stock to use for soups, stews, etc.

Strain the stock and refrigerate immediately. When completely cool, skim the fat off the top.

Tip: I overfilled my pot and saw liquid bubbling over the top, so I just put a pizza pan under it to catch any overflow.

ETA: if it is bubbling a lot, turn it down to low.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

This thread inspired me to get a crock pot- I had never used one before. I bought one at a thrift store for $5 and so far, I've made this lentil soup:

Ingredients:

* 2 cups lentils
* 4 cups water
* 8 cups vegetable broth
* 1 onion, diced
* 3 stalks celery, sliced
* 2 carrots, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
* 1/2 tsp oregano
* 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
* 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Stir together all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

It actually called for more liquid than my crockpot could hold, so I added less water. It was easy and turned out well. A lot of recipes posted sound really yummy, but unfortunately they probably have too many calories to try right now since I am really trying to lose some weight...maybe if I cut them in half I could try some. Or maybe someone has a good low-calorie recipe?

[slick]

Yesterday I made baked beans in my crock pot. Took 12 hours to cook because I didn't bother to par boil the beans - just soaked them the night before. It turned out quite good - although I've had better.

Next weekend I'm going to try that chicken/mushroom soup recipe.

[beeniesmom]

The pork BBQ was the bomb.

[Grace]

Yesterday I made baked beans in my crock pot. Took 12 hours to cook because I didn't bother to par boil the beans - just soaked them the night before. It turned out quite good - although I've had better.

I do baked beans in the oven - 6 hours at 325°. They get soaked overnight and then parboiled. I think they are fantastic, as does my husband. Would be glad to share the recipe - if you're interested.

[Randi]

Is this the kind you use?

[jennielynn1970]

Is this the kind you use?

Rival makes some nice crock pots. Mine looks a lot like that one, but red. They are fantastic for stews and soups. You have to get one Randi!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

This thread inspired me to get a crock pot- I had never used one before. I bought one at a thrift store for $5 and so far, I've made this lentil soup:

Ingredients:

* 2 cups lentils
* 4 cups water
* 8 cups vegetable broth
* 1 onion, diced
* 3 stalks celery, sliced
* 2 carrots, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
* 1/2 tsp oregano
* 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
* 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Stir together all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

It actually called for more liquid than my crockpot could hold, so I added less water. It was easy and turned out well. A lot of recipes posted sound really yummy, but unfortunately they probably have too many calories to try right now since I am really trying to lose some weight...maybe if I cut them in half I could try some. Or maybe someone has a good low-calorie recipe?

This sounds yummy too. My crock pot is only 3 and half quarts so I'd had to adjust this too.

One thing to make some of the recipes a bit healthier is using Campbells Healthy choice cream of soups. They are more expensive but lower in fat and stuff.