Crock pot recipes

[Pinot's Mom]

I have been looking for this recipe since the thread started and found it this morning! I've wanted to try it, haven't yet, so if someone gets there before me - post the results! I might do it this weekend...

Fennel Braised with Artichokes

Makes 4 Servings, Prep 10 Minutes, Cook 16 minutes; Slow Cook 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed cored and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 onion sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup white wine
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (13.75 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
3 tablespoon chopped parsley

1) Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook fennel 6 minutes, stirring, or until browned; remove from skillet.
2) Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet; stir in onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until onions are coated. Add wine and boil 2 minutes. Add the broth and tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
3) Coat slow cooker bowl with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Layer half the fennel slices on the bottom, then half the artichokes, then half the onion mixture. Repeat the layers. Cover; cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 6 hours. Sprinkle with Parsley and serve.

Sounds yummy to me!

[Grace]

Made this for Sunday dinner, with leftovers tonight. It is so yummy good


SWEDISH MEATBALLS

2 Jars (12 ounces each) beef gravy
1 pound sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, cut in chunks
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds frozen meatballs – thawed
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

12 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked and drained


Sauté mushrooms in butter until tender. In crockpot, combine mushrooms, gravy, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Stir meatballs into the sauce. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.

Gradually stir about ½ cup of the hot gravy mixture into the sour cream. Stir this back into the crockpot. Serve over hot buttered noodles.

Serves 8-10

I did cook this in my 4 quart pot, but a 5 quart would probably be better.

[jennielynn1970]

Making this as I type...


Potato Soup

1 tbsp. olive oil
2 large onions
2 cloves garlic, chopped/minced
4 large potatoes
2 c. chicken stock
2 c. water
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. milk
bunch of parsley chopped

Heat the olive oil in the bottom of a crock pot on high, add in the onions and let them get soft. Add in the potatoes, chicken stock, water and parsley and let simmer for about 3-4 hours till all is thick and mushy. Stir in the milk and evaporated milk, heat through, and then serve.


I made this last weekend, and liked it so much, I'm making it again today.

[Edwina's Secretary]

My husband brought one of these slow cookers home a few weeks ago. I have done my best to ignore it. But as we like to be home for the Trick or Treating...we will launch it tonight.

I have copied many of thre recipes here. But there is one thing. I LOATHE tomatoes.

It seems almost all recipes call for tomatoes.

Any suggestions on substitutions? Or more non-tomato recipes?

[Medusa]

My husband brought one of these slow cookers home a few weeks ago. I have done my best to ignore it. But as we like to be home for the Trick or Treating...we will launch it tonight.

I have copied many of thre recipes here. But there is one thing. I LOATHE tomatoes.

It seems almost all recipes call for tomatoes.

Any suggestions on substitutions? Or more non-tomato recipes?

Try red bell pepper instead of tomatoes. Too, there are lots of good white chili and white lasagna recipes online.

Also, someone told me just the other day that a slow cooker and a crock pot are not synonymous. I don't know because I've never used either one but I'm hoping I get one as a gift this year for Christmas. So I'm not sure if substitutions would make a difference in recipes that are for a crock pot if you use a slow cooker instead.

[pomtzu]

Try red bell pepper instead of tomatoes. Too, there are lots of good white chili and white lasagna recipes online.

Also, someone told me just the other day that a slow cooker and a crock pot are not synonymous. I don't know because I've never used either one but I'm hoping I get one as a gift this year for Christmas. So I'm not sure if substitutions would make a difference in recipes that are for a crock pot if you use a slow cooker instead.

Maybe the slow cooker doesn't have the ceramic pot??? Maybe you can set actual temps in a slow cooker, where my crock pot is just a high or low setting. Beats me.......

[Edwina's Secretary]

Maybe the slow cooker doesn't have the ceramic pot??? Maybe you can set actual temps in a slow cooker, where my crock pot is just a high or low setting. Beats me.......

So is the chicken suppose to be on high or low?

I sure hope it is high....

[Cinder & Smoke]

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Who'da known!

Also, someone told me just the other day that a slow cooker and a crock pot
are not synonymous.

So I'm not sure if substitutions would make a difference in recipes
that are for a crock pot if you use a slow cooker instead.

Here''s an interesting article on the subject of the differences
between a Crock Pot and a Slow Cooker >>>

http://www.easy-crock-pot-recipes.co...est-crock.html

Did you ever wonder what the difference was between a “crock pot” and a “slow cooker”? The answer lies in the type and number of heating elements used.



Most crock pots have heating elements on both the bottom and sides of the crock. Heat surrounds the food bringing it more quickly up to a safe temperature. Crock pot cooking cooks foods slowly at a low temperature - generally between 170^o and 280^o F and has been deemed safe by the USDA.

Some slow cookers have heating elements on the bottom, but none on the sides. This causes the cooker to heat the food more slowly, leading to questions about crock pot cooking safety. The USDA recommends using this type of cooker for soups, stews, etc. where the food is small cut.
Crock pots, also known as "slow cookers", are revered for their ability to cook all sorts of foods at a slow, even pace. These units excel at tenderizing pot roasts and other less expensive cuts of meat, which require longer cooking at a lower heat setting. They also do a great job with soups and stews and are versatile enough to prepare specialty dishes such as stuffed peppers or rolled eggplant. Many units are now designed to accommodate whole chickens, oversized roasts, and racks of ribs.

How to Shop for Crock Pots
When selecting a slow cooker, consider how often you will use the appliance and what types of food will be cooked. Will you be likely to transport cooked dishes to friends' homes or other venues? Specialty features translate into increased price so be sure to select a unit that matches your needs. Optional features include removable crock liners, insulated travel cases, signal lights, and extra settings for "keep warm" or "automatic" cooking.

[pomtzu]

I was going to make fried chicken tomorrow, but since I hate the mess, I think it's going to be crock pot chicken. I don't have any potatoes, so I'll just fix rice to go with it. Maybe toss some frozen broccoli in with the chicken about an hour before it's done. Boy - am I getting to be a lazy cook, or what???