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Healthy Gourmet Meals will become easy when you use a Crockpot!
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There's nothing as satisfying as coming home after a long day at work to a house filled with the aromas of beef stew or chicken and peppers.
With just a bit of knowledge about crockpot cooking, you can have a healthy dinner ready and waiting for you whenever you want to eat. Enjoy the recipes and information you find on my lens.
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Crockpot 3040-BC 4-Quart Round-Shaped Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
Crock-Pot 3040-BC 4-Quart Round-Shaped Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $23.95 (as of 02/15/2012)
* 4-quart slow cooker attractively housed in durable stainless steel
* Stoneware crock insert with stick-resistant coating for easy cleaning
* User-friendly control knob offers low and high heat settings
* Tempered glass lid; stay-cool side handles for safe transport; recipes included
* Measures 12 by 12 by 10-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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The Travel Slow Cooker
RoadPro RPSL-350 12V 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker
Amazon Price: $25.15 (as of 02/15/2012)
For camping, tailgating and roadside dining, there is nothing quite as handy as this multi-purpose 12-volt slow cooker. Plug it into your 12-volt socket and cook up a batch of soup, stew or chili while you are busy watching the road or just having fun. Removable crock is easy to clean, and the cooker base handles make it easy to carry. Special stretch cord keeps glass lid secure for travel. Another great innovation from RoadPro, your trusted travel companion, bringing the comforts of home to on-the-go living.
You need this great Electric Heated Chip and Dip Tray for your party
* 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen, chopped spinach
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
* 2 tablespoons chopped onion
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup evaporated milk
* 1 (6 ounce) roll jalapeno cheese, softened
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 3/4 teaspoon celery salt
* 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* Dash of red pepper
Directions:
1. Cook spinach, and drain well; reserve 1/2 cup liquid.
2. Combine butter, onion and flour. Stir well and cook 1 minute. Add liquid and milk. Cook until slightly thickened. Add cheese and seasoning, stirring until cheese melts. Add spinach, mixing well.
3. Serve hot with crackers.
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PanSaver EZ Clean Multi Use Cooking Bags and Slow Cooker Liners
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Similar to Reynolds Slow Cooker bags at a fraction of the cost! These truely remarkable plastic pan liners withstand temperatures up to 350F making clean-up a snap. No more soaking and scrubing. Simply lift out and discard along with grease and mess. Includes 50 bags and nylon ties. Great for 3-6.5 QT round and oval crock-pots and use as steamer bags!
Crockpot Mushroom Beef Stew for the after the game party!
Serve it over buttered egg noodles, rice or mashed potatoes. Some prefer just garlic bread with it. So delicious!
1 can (10.75-oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (8-oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (4-oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 packet onion soup mix
Combine beef stew meat, mushroom soup, water chestnuts, mushrooms, red wine and onion soup mix in a crockpot. Mix well until thoroughly combine. Cook on low for 8 to 12 hours, or until beef is tender.
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* Mixed Sausage with Fennel
* French Onion Soup
* Stuffed Bell Peppers
* Thai Red Curry Chicken
* Pork with Roasted Red Peppers, Herbs and Olives
* Classic Country-Style BBQ Pork Ribs
* Sesame Tuna with Bok Choy and Shitake Mushrooms
* Onion and Spinach Dip
* Dijon Ranch Chicken Salad
* Faux Potato Salad
* Peanut Butter Fudge Cake with Peanut Butter Drizzle
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Crockpot Dessert Recipes
Try these dessert recipes.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake you can make in your crockpot
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, in small pieces, plus more for the cooker
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, plus for lining the cooker
3 tablespoons dark rum (optional) 8 canned pineapple rings,
1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice from can
8 fresh or frozen cherries, pitted (optional)
3/4 cup cake flour
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg, at room temperature 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
2 tablespoons whole milk
Ice cream for serving
Directions: Butter the inside of a slow cooker, line completely with foil, and then butter the foil. Turn on high. Sprinkle butter, brown sugar and rum over the foil on the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover the bottom with the pineapple slices in a slightly overlapping ring pattern, placing one in the center and pressing the pineapple into the sugar. If desired, place one cherry in the center of each pineapple ring. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a large bowl; then whisk to combine evenly. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with an electric mixer. Whisk in the milk and pineapple juice. Add the egg mixture to the flour and blend well to combine completely Mix briefly at medium speed to make a smooth batter. Pour the batter over the pineapples and smooth with a spatula to even it out. Lay a doubled length of paper towel from end to end over the top of the slow cooker, to line the lid and create a tighter seal. (The paper towel helps to collect additional condensation from dripping off the lid back onto the cake.) Cover the cake tightly with the lid and continue to cook on high until the cake begins to brown slightly on the sides and springs back when touched in the middle, about 3 1/2 hours. Turn off the slow cooker and let the cake set, about 20 minutes more. Using the foil, lift the cake from the slow cooker; set on the counter to cool, about 30 minutes more. Fold back the foil, and carefully invert cake onto a platter so you can see the carameliz
FREE Easy Chicken Crockpot Recipes
Try these Hot Wings for your next party.
Easy Slow Cooker Hot Chicken WingsChicken wings slow cooked with a spicy tangy sauce mixture which includes chili sauce, chili powder lemon juice and molasses!
Servings: 8
5 1/2 pounds chicken wings, split and tips discarded
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle chile sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon salsa
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
Place chicken in slow cooker. In a medium bowl combine the chile sauce, lemon juice, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder and salt.
Mix together and pour mixture over chicken.
Cook in slow cooker on Medium Low setting for 5 hours.
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Crockpot Chicken Breasts with Bacon
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz sour cream
1 Tbsp flour
bacon slices
Wrap one uncooked bacon slice around each chicken piece and put them in crockpot.
Mix sour cream, undiluted cream of chicken soup and flour and pour over chicken.
Cook on low 6 to 7 hours.
Serve with rice or potatoes.
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Chicken and Veggies
Meat off four (4) cooked chicken
breasts
2 cans Veg-All vegetables, drain only
one
2 cans cream of chicken soup
Chopped medium size onion
Put in crockpot, stir, cook 4 hours. Serve over rice or in tart shells. (Chicken breasts maybe cooked in microwave. Put in round dish, cook on high 7 minutes, or until done..
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CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE CROCKPOT
It's an easy one dish meal.
Ingredients:
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cans (2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 cup raw long grain converted rice
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix
Directions: Combine soup, mushrooms and rice in a bowl. With a spatula pour into a greased crockpot. Lay chicken on top of mixture and sprinkle with onion soup mix. Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 9 hours
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Why are these foods on the Top Ten Healthiest Foods?
- Apples: Apples are a good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower cholesterol and glucose levels. They are also a good source of vitamin C -- an antioxidant that protects your body's cells. Vitamin C also keeps your blood vessels healthy and aids in the absorption of iron and folate.
- Almonds: These nutrient-packed nuts contain fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron, calcium and vitamin E, a natural antioxidant. They're also good for your heart. Most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated fat, which can help lower cholesterol levels when substituted for other fats. And most almonds are considered low sodium, with less than 140 milligrams of sodium an ounce.
- Broccoli: Besides providing calcium, potassium, folate and fiber, broccoli contains phytonutrients - compounds that may help prevent diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Broccoli contains the antioxidant beta-carotene and is also an excellent source of vitamin C.
- Blueberries: Blueberries are a rich, low-calorie source of fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Regular intake of blueberries may improve short-term memory and reduce the cellular damage associated with aging.
- Red beans: Small red, pinto and dark red kidney beans are an excellent low-fat source of antioxidants, protein, dietary fiber and copper. They're also a good source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and thiamin.
- Salmon: This fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to provide heart benefits. Salmon is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol and is a good source of protein. If possible, choose wild salmon, which is less likely to contain unwanted chemicals such as mercury.
- Spinach: This leafy green is high in vitamin A and is a good source of calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, riboflavin and vitamins B-6 and C. The plant compounds in spinach may also boost your immune system and help prevent certain types of cancer.
- Sweet potatoes: The deep orange-yellow colour of sweet potatoes indicates that they're high in beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes are also high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber, vitamin B-6 and potassium. And they're fat-free and relatively low in calories.
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Vegetable juice: This beverage is an easy way to include vegetables in your diet since it contains most of the same vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Tomato juice, and vegetable juices which include tomatoes, are good sources of
lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of heart attack and certain types of cancer. Be sure to select the low-sodium varieties. - Wheat germ: The germ at the center of the wheat seed is a concentrated source of nutrients. Two tablespoons provide a good source of thiamin, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Sprinkle over cereals, yogurt and salads, or use it in muffins, cookies and pancakes.
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- All Easy Cookin' Crockpot Recipes
- Crockpot recipe on a message board. Features chicken, turkey, pork and beef recipes as well as a number of side dishes. All these recipes are favorites of the people who post them.
For example:
CROCK POT BARBEQUE CHICKEN
1 frying chicken , cut up
1 can tomato soup, condensed
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sweet basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
Place chicken in crockpot. Combine all other ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours - Annie's Simple and Easy Crockpot Recipes
- A collection of slow cooker recipes including soups, desserts, vegetables, beverages, and main dishes. Recipes collected over many years. Simple and easy recipes that have been collected from newspapers, friends and co-workers. Amish recipes, Jello recipes, pork chop recipes, pies, desserts, Swiss steak, tomatoes, chicken, beef, zucchini.
- Country Corner 1
- A collection of simple and easy to follow crock pot recipes ranging from granola to casseroles.
GOOD MORNING GRANOLA
10 cups old-fashioned oats (do not use quick-cooking oats)
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup nonfat powdered milk
2 cups dried cranberries or raisins
1 can (12 ounces) frozen, unsweetened apple juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
Recipe from "Slow Cookers for Dummies" by Tom Lacalamita and Glenna
Vance.
Lightly spray a 6-quart slow cooker with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Combine the oats, almonds, powdered milk, and dried cranberries in
the slow cooker.
Combine the apple juice concentrate, oil, honey, and salt in a bowl
and pour over the oat mixture. Stir to combine.
Cook, uncovered, on high for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
Reduce to low and continue cooking, uncovered on low for 4 to 6
hours, or until dry and crisp. Stir frequently while the granola is
on low to prevent over-browning.
Let cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container.
Makes about 24 half-cup servings.
Per serving: Calories 305 (From fat 70); fat 8g (saturated 1g);
cholesterol 0mg; sodium 70 mg; carbohydrate 50mg, dietary fiber 5g;
protein 8g. - Crock Pot Recipes
- Collection of crock pot recipes including Crockpot Boston Brown Bread, Slow Poke Jambalaya, and Thelma s Cranberry Pudding.
Try this...
Boston-style Beans
crockpot recipe
1 lb dried beans
6 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoon minced salt pork
Cover beans with 3 times as much water in large saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes. Let stand for 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender. Drain. Place beans in slow cooker. Add 6 cups water, dry mustard, pepper, salt, onion, brown sugar, molasses, ketchup and pork. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 10-12 hours. Serves 8. - Culinary Cafe
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- Five ingredient crockpot recipes include appetizers, side dishes, and entrees.
Crockpot Salsa Swiss Steak
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1-1/2 lbs. boneless beef top round steak
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 onions, chopped
10 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic
1 cup chunky salsa
PREPARATION:
Trim fat from steak and cut into four serving pieces. Heat oil in large skillet. Sprinkle steak pieces with salt and pepper and cook in the oil for about 5 minutes or until browned, turning once. Place in 4-6 quart slow cooker. Top with onion. In the skillet where you cooked the steak, combine soup and salsa and mix well with drippings. Pour over steak in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 8-10 hours. 4 servings - Healthy Recipes for the Crock Pot
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- Just Slow Cooking
- Recipes for crockpots/slow cookers categorized into groups ranging from apple recipes to wild game recipes.
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- Categories include beverages, candy, sandwiches, and wild game.
- Recipes To Go
- Collection includes Apricot Glazed Chicken, Whiskey Sausage, and Cherry Cobbler.
Let me know how this turns out for you!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crockpot Cake
2 cups chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Combine all ingredients in bowl mixing well. Beat about 2 minutes.
Pour batter into greased and floured 2-pound coffee can. Place can in crockpot. Cover top of can with 8 paper towels. Cover crockpot and bake on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. - Crockpot Recipes
- Includes recipes for Pork Chop Supper, Smothered Chicken, and Swiss Steak in the Crockpot.
- Low Carb Crockpot Recipes
- Soybean soups, broccoli cream soup, string beans meatballs soup, beef stew, and gumbo, all low carb recipes for crockpot cooking.
- Lowfat Crockpot Recipes
- A collection of recipes focusing on less fat than traditional dishes.
Old Favorite Recipes
Super easy CrockPot recipe for working moms. It takes 10 minutes or less to throw in in the morning and you come home to dinner finnished. How great is that!
Ingredients:
1 sm pkg stew meat
1 pkg sausage or keilbasa "Polish sausage" (if you prefer you can brown the meat a little before adding is to your crockpot)
1 med onion chopped
3 med potatoes chopped
1 can baked beans of your choice (add a little bit of water if you are worried about the stew becoming dry - you know your own crockpot)
Directions:
Place the ingredients into crockpot in the order shown. Cover and cook 4 hrs on high or 8 hrs on low.
Serve with cornbread or rolls and a fresh green salad.
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I would love to hear from you. Do you have a favorite crockpot recipe that you would like to share?
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squidshe
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- I love using my crockpot
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GreenPlanetEnergy
Sep 23, 2011 @ 4:37 am | delete
- WOW, this is a lot of information, but I am really fascinated by all the novelty crock pots. I would really love the propane one, but of course it is way out of my range!
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- Some great recipes. Thanks for sharing.
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KokoTravel
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- Great lens with cooking ideas for crockpot!
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Nov 23, 2010 @ 4:34 am | delete
- I really like the sound of your recipes using soup concentrate as the base. Cooking is so much easier when you can store the main ingredients in the pantry.
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