Recipezaar: Preparation,Crock-Pot,Occasion,OAMC/Freezer/Make Ahead recipes

Pea Soup

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:00:45 -0400

There are 35 other (crockpot)Pea Soup recipes on Zaar. This one is just a little different. It comes from a book called "The Unwatched Pot". I'm sure this can be frozen. -- posted by dicentra

Sauerbraten (Crock Pot)

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:02:46 -0400

This is from The Unwatched Pot. Note refrigeration time. -- posted by dicentra

Honey Baked Black Eyed Peas (Crock Pot)

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:04:43 -0400

This is from The Unwatched Pot. The recipe doesn't say whether or not to drain the beans. I'm guessing no. Are they still "baked beans" if they don't actually get baked? -- posted by dicentra

Slow Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:43:53 -0400

From AllRecipes.com Serve this on New Years Day. -- posted by dicentra

Mexican Pork Roast (Crock Pot)

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:01:02 -0400

This is from a 1975 Rival cookbook. -- posted by dicentra

Italian Sausage Soup (Crock Pot)

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:02:25 -0400

This is from a 1975 Rival cookbook. -- posted by dicentra

Bratwurst in Sauce (Crock Pot)

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:04:59 -0400

This is from a 1975 Rival cookbook. Serve this with some good dark bread and maybe some potatoes. -- posted by dicentra

Soup 'n Sausage (Crock Pot)

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:05:07 -0400

This is from a 1975 Rival cookbook. It would freeze well, I think. A pinch each of the basil and oregano. -- posted by dicentra

Bourbon Pot Roast (Crock Pot)

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:04:58 -0400

Unwatched Pot. -- posted by dicentra

French Pot Roast (Crock Pot)

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:05:24 -0400

The Unwatched Pot. -- posted by dicentra

Beef Stew With Beer (Crock Pot)

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:05:15 -0400

The Unwatched Pot. The recipe doesn't specify what kind of beer, but I'd use a good dark one. -- posted by dicentra

Bolognese Sauce (Crock Pot)

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:46:43 -0400

From Real Simple. DH will love this! Serve over ziti or rigatoni. Spaghetti is to thin to catch all the thick sauce. -- posted by dicentra

Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Stew

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:30:17 -0400

I've never been a big fan of beef stew, but I really enjoy this recipe that I got from Cook's Country. The meat comes out fork-tender, the broth is rich and just thick enough to coat a spoon, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. This way of preparing beef stew keeps the vegetables from turning to mush by steaming them on top of the stew in a "hobo pack". The stew is thickened without giving it a starchy texture by using Minute Tapioca. Also, you get a big beefy flavor by slipping in a few tablespoons of soy sauce. It takes a little more prep time, but you can do most of the prep for this recipe the night before the ingredients go into the slow cooker. I think the extra time preparing it is worth it! Just prepare the recipe through step 7 and refrigerate the browned beef and onion mixture in separate containers. In the morning, just transfer everything to the slow cooker and proceed with step 8. The cooking time will run to the high end of the ranges given in the recipe. If you're going to be away from your slow cooker for more than 10 hours, cutting the vegetables into larger, 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces will help them retain their texture. -- posted by Lainey6605

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:22:42 -0400

Garnished with avocado, sour cream, cheese and tortilla strips, this soup is hearty enough to eat as a meal -- posted by Elisabet

Cuban Ropa Vieja (Crock Pot)

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:24:54 -0400

"Old Clothes" From Woman's Day. Serve this with tortillas and black beans & rice. -- posted by dicentra

Duck Cassoulet (Crock Pot)

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:27:22 -0400

From All Recipes. -- posted by dicentra

American Indian Stew (Crock Pot)

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:13:04 -0400

From a slowcooking website. -- posted by dicentra

Lentils With Garlic and Rosemary (Crock Pot)

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:13:43 -0400

More lentils! -- posted by dicentra

Green Split Pea Soup

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:27:28 -0400

My mom used to make split pea soup every fall/winter, but no one else liked it so she and I were the only ones who ate it...Recently I thought of those younger days again and found myself wishing I knew how she'd made it...After a little research and alot of online recipe comparisons, I think I have created a recipe I like and one that I can even do in the slow cooker/crockpot! Serve with hot rolls or biscuits... -- posted by Cookin'withGas

Sodium Reduced Chili, Crock Pot Recipe

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:23:27 -0400

I tried adapting a regular chili recipe for sodium reduced diets. I hope this one succeeds! You can cook the ground beef the evening before, and chop up your veg. Just toss everything together into the crock pot and put on low for 8 hrs. Hot chili when you get back from work! -- posted by cherber

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:21:31 -0400

This make ahead recipe is perfect for that holiday dinner! -- posted by Lvs2Cook

Sloppy Joes for a Crowd or OAMC

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:08:30 -0400

These are really great! I have made them several times and frozen them in quart-sized bags. If you are making them for a group you can keep them warm in a large crock pot. Makes enough for 100 sandwiches. The original source is from Taste of Home Annual Recipes 1994. -- posted by Munchkin Mama

Crock Pot Shredded Turkey

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:48:58 -0400

This EASY shredded turkey recipe is great on good quality, buttery sandwich rolls. I know, it sounds weird, but trust me, its wonderful! Just an FYI - it makes a lot and freezes perfectly! -- posted by SweetJ

Have Mercy on Me Spicy Lentil Soup (With Crock Pot Instructions)

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:19:07 -0500

This is an adaptation of a recipe originally published in "I Like Food, Food Tastes Good: In the Kitchen with Your Favorite Bands". It's a delicious curried lentil and cauliflower soup that's filling and incredibly nutritious, and it keeps beautifully for days! You can even make it ahead and freeze it. WARNING: IF YOU FOLLOW THIS RECIPE TO THE LETTER, IT IS EXTREMELY SPICY! PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY! -- posted by elastigirl

Lightened Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:15:36 -0500

Lower-fat version of do-ahead potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese. My lightened version of my sister-in-law Kim's potatoes, which are everyone's favorite at Thanksgiving. -- posted by andie j

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:08:41 -0500

This recipe is from Taste of Home magazine. It's become my classic holiday mashed potato recipe. Everyone loves them! I love that I can make them ahead, instead of trying to mash potatoes, make gravy, and carve turkey or roast all at once! I can make a double batch early in the day, toss them into the crockpot, and by the time dinner is served, the potatoes are ready and waiting! I usually skip the Ranch dressing, since I don't think it would taste good with my gravy. Time doesn't include time to peel, cook, and mash potatoes (usually takes me around 30-40 minutes) -- posted by Halcyon Eve

Puffin Roast

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:49:43 -0500

This is my first shot at making a beef roast. It came out super yummy and I just had to post it! Don't worry, it's not made with Puffins, but its named after someone very close to my heart. I don't usually measure so the amounts of Emeril's essence and olive oil can be adjusted as you see fit. -- posted by Baptized by Fire

Cauliflower/Broccoli/Bell Pepper Crock Pot Soup

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:20:35 -0500

A tasteful blend of a plethora of veggies, actually just about any leftovers from a Holiday gathering can go in this pot..wholesome, hearty and satisfying. Great comfort food! -- posted by tupelohoney17

Hearty Salmon Chowder

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:49:01 -0500

I combined several good quality salmon chowder recipes to put the best parts of all of them together. It turned out incredible, so I thought I'd share it here. The best part is that this is SO very easy. I hope your family enjoys it as much as ours does. -- posted by Angelady

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:05:05 -0500

I made this fantastic recipe for a big batch of onion soup that You can freeze in portions to use later. Serve this with a lovely red wine and salad and voilà for a romantic meal. These are 14 large servings so if you are serving this before a meal reduce the amount of soup in your bowl. -- posted by Sage

Best Ever Sweet and Sour Baked Beans

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:23:22 -0500

Another fabulous score from Bush's website. A great variation of the traditional baked bean--try it for yourself! -- posted by Mommy Diva

The Best and Easiest Chili

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:44:43 -0500

This is based off of Recipe #73166. I made several changes due to liking and ingredients that I had on hand. It was so easy to make. I threw the items together in 5 minutes and let it cook. My husband couldn't help himself from trying it. He usually doesn't like my experiments and will only try them on recipe night, but this was definitely an exception. He couldn't even stop after one bowl. This is that good! -- posted by Concoctionista

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes for a Crowd

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:01:31 -0500

A variation on Cindy Scheck's recipe # 71205, Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes for Crock Pot, adjusted to feed my large family at holiday gatherings. These are super easy and very good. It looks like a lot of directions, but it's really not - that's just me being loquacious and sleep-deprived. Cooking time is a rough estimate - I wasn't really paying attention. Don't look at the calories! -- posted by Stylin'Dog

Jesse's Signature Lasagna

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:54:16 -0500

For years, my grandmother has made her special lasagna for occasions. Since she doesn't get to do this as much anymore, I figured I should invent my own signature lasagna to fill in the void. I experimented with this recipe all fall; I think this is a treat to be reckoned with! The different steps all take time and planning, but can be done over the course of a few days. This is totally worth the wait. -- posted by JAKunlimited

The National Trust Heritage Lemon Curd: Crock Pot or Traditional

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:55:03 -0500

A wonderful classic British preserve. Spread it thickly on fresh baked bread, crumpets, muffins or hot buttered toast. It's also delicious on pancakes and if used as a filling for cakes or tarts - such as my Recipe #176514. This recipe has the benefit of being made in the Crock Pot/Slow Cooker, acting as a bain marie which allows you time to being doing other things in the kitchen! I have also given instructions for the more traditional method if you don't have a slow cooker. A jar or two makes a lovely gift - tie a pretty ribbon around the neck of the jar and provide a recipe tag as well. We like our lemon curd quite tangy - so if you are not keen on a very lemony taste - increase the sugar by about 2 to 3 ounces, or use 2 lemons only. This can also be made with oranges or limes, or a mixture of all three Citrus fruits; it will then be called St.Clement's Curd, from the Nursery Rhyme "Oranges and Lemons - The Bells of St.Clements". (This recipe was adpated from The National Trust Cookbook, hence the title of this lemon curd recipe!) -- posted by French Tart

Chili Con Carne

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:56:06 -0500

This is my mom's chili recipe. I don't know where it came from, but it was always a hit at our house growing up. My brother and I loved chili nights and even better was the chili dogs with the leftovers the next day. -- posted by Erindipity

Winter Chili

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:53:09 -0500

After looking over several different chili recipes, I created my own.... and it was a hit! Enjoy on a cold day with cornbread and honey-butter! -- posted by jodyladybug

Beef Diablo (Crock Pot)

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:49:27 -0500

From my Rival cookbook. -- posted by dicentra

Get-Up-N-Go Chili (Vegan)

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:07:09 -0500

I make this when I'm feeling run down--it's chock-full of potassium, vitamin C and protein. Increasing or decreasing the spice level is easy--use a hotter or milder chili powder, more or less jalapeno, different varietals of bell pepper. Freezes well. -- posted by MN_SpiceHunter

Crock Pot Beef Stew

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:49:19 -0500

It's been snowing quite a bit here. My husband has been out shoveling for over 3 hours today. I want to make something for dinner that's warm and comforting, but still relatively healthy. With this stew recipe, I combined ideas from several recipes into one to get exactly what I was looking for. This one's a keeper. -- posted by Concoctionista

Kimber's Chili

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:22:09 -0500

This chili is SO easy to make! It's also very easy to adjust how much to make depending on the size of your crowd. I serve it with corn chips, sour cream, and shredded cheddar. You may also want to adjust your heat by getting hotter salsa! -- posted by KimberLovesTMBG

Southwestern Braised Beef

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:51:15 -0500

This delicious stew from Canadian Living can also be made in the crock pot; just omit the two cups of water or else it will be more like a soup! Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours. The recipe also calls for ancho chili powder which is not widely available. If you can get it, by all means add it for a little extra kick, but it is perfectly fine without as well. Serve with basmati rice and a nice green salad. -- posted by Irmgard

Dublin Coddle - Irish Sausage, Bacon, Onion and Potato Hotpot

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:30:17 -0500

This traditional supper dish of sausages, bacon, onions and potatoes dates back at least as far as the early eighteenth century. It seems to be more of a city dish than a rural one: it was a favourite of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels and dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. In Dublin itself, coddle retains its reputation as a dish that can be prepared ahead of time and left in a very slow oven while the people who're going to eat it have to be out of the house for a while - making it an excellent dish for very busy people! The name of the dish is probably descended from the older word caudle, derived from a French word meaning "to boil gently, parboil, or stew". The more recent version of the verb, "coddle," is still applied to gently cooked eggs, "Coddled Eggs". Please note, the sausages used should be the best quality 100% pork sausages you can get your hands on! This recipe would also work VERY well if cooked in a crock-pot, reduce the liquid by about half if cooking the coddle this way. Serve with Guinness and Irish soda bread. Although this is an easy to prepare one pot meal and its simplicity belies its amazing taste and flavour - comfort food at its best! Sláinte. -- posted by French Tart

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Panini

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:11:04 -0500

This recipe features slow-cooked chicken which is then used to make a panini sandwich. I clipped this recipe from Redbook magazine and hope to try it soon. This recipe uses chicken thighs, bone-in, but skinless. You can slow cook the chicken up to one day ahead and refrigerated. To grill the sandwich, a panini press, sandwich grill or a stovetop grill pan with a heavy skillet on top can be used. -- posted by Lainey6605

Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Kerrie - South African Cape Malay Curry

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:34:38 -0500

This distinctive and tasty authentic curry relies heavily on the special blend of spices, known as Cape Malay curry powder. Cape Malay curries are famous for their fruity and full-bodied flavours, making good use of local colourful vegetables or meat and fish, they are not as hot as the curries used in the Indian kitchen. This "secret" recipe hails from one of the steamy kitchens in the vibrant Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town; it was on a recipe sheet given to my mum from a spice shop in that wonderful area, in the 1950's. The Bo-Kaap area is a treat; the houses are painted gorgeous bright colours that won't fail to make you smile, there are always children playing in the streets and the haunting call of the muezzin will remind you of exotic destinations such as Istanbul and Cairo. And then there's the smell of spices that wafts through open doorways and comes rushing out at you as you walk past Atlas Trading, the local spice emporium. You might be just minutes from the centre of elegant and sophisticated Cape Town, but you'll feel as though you're in a different country. Serve this curry with yellow rice and a variety of sambals and atjars. -- posted by French Tart

Chicken Taco Soup (Or Stew!)

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:20:04 -0400

A great low-fat soup that can be made any which way you choose! Really simple, really fast, and really good! -- posted by Chef Duhawk

Pasta Fagioli Soup in a Crock Pot

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:52:41 -0400

We like to eat at Olive Garden because of their lunch menu of soup, salad, Bread sticks. I found a recipe on Internet for Olive Garden E. Fagioli Soup in a Crock Pot. It was delicious tonight. -- posted by Chef #791490

Greek Gravy (Crock Pot and OAMC)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:40:06 -0400

A new twist on hamburger gravy, my whole family loved it! -- posted by Cuistot

Easy Crock Pot Italian Turkey Breast - OAMC

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:30:09 -0400

Easy crock pot recipe that requires a bit of prep but turns out delicious! I created this as an alternative to similar recipes that call for a bottle of Italian dressing, because I prefer to control the ingredients in my recipes. (Does anyone really want to ingest xanthan gum?) Shred the leftovers and use them in all manner of Italian and Mexican dishes! Notes: This recipe requires a large crock pot (I use a 6-qt one). Can be cooked from frozen but doesn't absorb the Italian seasoning as well (because seasonings must be sprinkled atop the skin), and may be difficult to get the lid on the crock pot tightly. -- posted by Elizabeth

Sloppy Joes

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:20:32 -0400

I had been searching for a sloppy joe recipe we all would like and happened on this one. love this recipe as I can prepare it and forget about it! It makes getting dinner on the table a breeze. All my family loves it - AND it freezes well. The recipe actually makes enough for a couple meals - so why not go ahead and freeze some for a future meal? I found the recipe online from Better Homes and Gardens. I downsized it to fill our family's needs. -- posted by Chef on the coast

Mexican Dip in Crock Pot (Oamc)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:37:02 -0400

Taken from an iVillage message board. "I serve it with tortilla chips and fruit." In NO way is this low fat LOL -- posted by Sam #3

Porchetta - Italian Marketplace Slow Roast Pulled Pork Sandwich

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:32:11 -0400

This is JUST gorgeous! A domestic take on the classic Italian marketplace or street food, Porchetta, which is actually roast suckling pig. Porchetta is thickly sliced and served in ciabatta bread as a delectable hot sandwich throughout Italy. My recipe is a much-adapted recipe taken from one of Nigella Lawson's cookbooks, and it is SO easy to make at home. I cook mine in the crock-pot for meltingly soft and tender pulled pork - however, I have also given traditional roasting directions in this recipe. Preparation time includes the 24 hour period required for the pork to marinade in its herbed and spiced rub. -- posted by French Tart

Meat & Veggie Sloppy Joes OAMC

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:36:08 -0400

I make a batch up every week to keep my son's "hollow leg" filled. I like that its cheap, filling and he gets his veggies in! Also great for group get-together - it can be kept warm in a crockpot until serving. -- posted by Brooke the Cook in WI

Bayrischer Gulasch: German Goulash Stew - Crock Pot or Oven

Thu, 29 May 2008 02:01:23 -0400

A firm favourite of mine when I lived in Herford in West Germany. This recipe comes from a German friend of mine who lives in Bavaria, and is delicious served with sour cream, dumplings or noodles - oh yes, don't forget the crusty sourdough bread as well! Although this is nice served with the above accompaniments, it is essentially a one pot meal which is sufficient to feed most hungry families. It can be cooked on the top of the stove or in a crock pot; the latter method is my favourite, especially when I am very busy or I need to go out! -- posted by French Tart

Benihana Onion Soup

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:44:36 -0400

This recipe came straight from a Benihana restaurant. I have not altered it at all. -- posted by Aussie_Ang

Lamb Casserole

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:30:51 -0400

This is a modified version of a recipe I found here on Zaar. I amde a few changes to the original, so I thought I'd share it. -- posted by Sara 76

Crock Pot Yankee Chicken Chili

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:42:23 -0400

I threw this together for a potluck luncheon at work. It was very simple and so flavorful. Everyone loved it! -- posted by princesskim

Chili for the Whole Shop

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:21:44 -0400

This quick and easy chili was a staple for the costume shop I worked in this summer. Simple and cheap to prepare, this high protein, low fat meal it is great for hungry, busy and broke people like us; college students and starving artists. The recipe is based on Vega "Pantry" Chili but with my own twists and additions. -- posted by bbp

Beef Taquitos

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:56:36 -0400

These taquitos are so good. They can be frozen ahead of time and pulled out a few at a time for a quick dinner. Prep time includes 4 hours freeze time and 6 hours crock pot time. Also the cook time is specific to baking time, it is less if you fry them. -- posted by Tiny_Toodles

Crock Pot Porcupine Meatballs

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:49:16 -0400

Porcupine meat balls are quick and easy to make for my kids, and now I have a slower cooker (crock pot) they are even easier As an added bonus i buy more of the mince and make double batches of the balls and freeze them so easy to take them out and pop in cooker with everything else Also can make the balls as mini's for parties, they are a great hit. -- posted by Mandiemoo

Josh & Christa's Awesome Jambalaya, Good Job!

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:37:22 -0400

After flipping through some crock pot recipe books one evening we decided that, in the interest of being extra lazy, we would just start dumping things that we like into the old slow cooker. Amazingly this came out really tasty! -- posted by KeyLimePi

Slow Cooker Angostura-Peach Jam

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:23:42 -0400

This is adapted from Hensperger's Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook. It's great to set this up to cook while you're doing other stuff around the house, and makes about 80 oz (10 cups). I set it to figure nutrition info based on a 1-oz (2 tbsp) serving. (And to peel peaches: use a paring knife to make a small X in the bottom of the peach; blanch in boiling water for about 1 minute; transfer to a bowl of ice water. The skin should slip right off.) -- posted by Silverlan

Crock Pot Colt's Fan Chili

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:09:06 -0400

I've been at the chili game for a few years now. It's taken A LOT of tweaking, but I think that this chili hits the spot for my husband and our friends. It can be a little bit spicy, but we tend to like the heat. You can omit the tobasco and jalapeno for a much more mild version. I absolutely think that this is best topped with a dollop of sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar. Scoop it up with some Fritos scoops and you're all set for the big game! Cook up the chili meat the night before and just add it along with the other ingredients before you head out to church on Sunday morning---viola, ready for the kick-off! -- posted by Mommy2Peanuts

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:28:22 -0400

This recipe came from the cookbook...Lazy Day Cookin. We absolutely love it. -- posted by Chef #634595

Open Faced Pot Roast Sandwiches ( Crock Pot )

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:55:26 -0400

I got this idea from a restaurant that is near my work in downtown Denver. I couldn't stop thinking about it so I came up with my own crock pot version. Enjoy! -- posted by Tiny_Toodles

Crock Pot BBQ Pork

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:20:32 -0400

Adapted from my friend Sam's Recipe #316166. You can, of course, use regular maple syrup, but there's a big calorie difference. -- posted by DrGaellon

Slow-Cooked Tuscan Pork With White Beans

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:43:04 -0400

Adapted for OAMC from an October 2007 Cooking Light Recipe. Calories 391, Fat 11 g, Fiber 12.9 g. Weight Watchers Points 8. "An inexpensive cut of pork becomes rich and tender when braised. Creamy beans make the dish hearty and satisfying." -- posted by Erindipity

Venison Chili & Corn

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:30:44 -0400

Great variation on chili, especially for those who prefer no beans. -- posted by ChefKinder

Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:12:36 -0400

Warming hearty soup that freezes well. If vegetables are pre cooked the crock pot works excellent for this soup. I made up my own recipe after eating a soup locally similar to this one. -- posted by 976722

Crock Pot (Slow Cooker) Macaroni and Cheese (Oamc)

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:52:17 -0400

Well, I modified Recipe #73916 enough that I figured I would post my version! And, as I can't make any small batches in the crock pot, this is OAMC. For a smaller crock pot, or for non-OAMC, this recipe can be cut in half. Enjoy! Note: Servings are main-dish dinner sized portions. -- posted by Dwynnie

Spiceless Chili

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:31:12 -0400

Freezes great. Prep time is basically chopping onions and opening cans. Plenty of fiber, low in fat. I'm a chili heathen, I just don't like it hot! And my daughter is a total spice hater. So I tried dumping everything chili-ish from my pantry into my slow-cooker without any seasonings. Surprisingly, my picky eater likes it - and so do I! Every time it turns out a little bit different because I use whatever's on hand, but the basic idea is here. Any beans will do: pinto, black, kidney, northern, navy... Should take any chili spice blend well if you like yours with some kick! -- posted by BL834

Delicious and Easy Venison Stew in the Crock Pot

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:58:05 -0500

This is a variation that I did on recipe #206418. I was in a hurry and had to use the crock pot, so I improvised, and it came out GREAT! Let me know what you think, and feel free to add or subtract anything you want! -- posted by Don't Touch The Buns

Cattle Boyz Round up Chilli

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:50:44 -0500

This is a must try for all chilli lovers out there WOW is it fantastick , I found this great receipe a few years back and was speechless it was so good , It has that WOW factor to this chilli intense flavor , -- posted by Kimberley Quinlan

Baked Penne With Sausage and Spinach (Oven or Crock-Pot)

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:48:20 -0500

This baked pasta recipe is great for a potluck, or to take to someone who is in need of a home-cooked "comfort" meal. It's very flavorful, simple to prepare, and inexpensive to make. You can bake it in the oven or make it in the crockpot (instructions included). I particularly like the blend of fresh and zesty ingredients (spinach, fresh mozarella, pesto and hot sausage). For a fantastic meal, serve it with my Recipe #291227, #291227. -- posted by Cookin'Diva

Evelyn's Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:47:35 -0500

This is my grandmother's sweet and sour meatball recipe. For those who like to use up everything, it's a great way to make use of sweet pickle juice - as the pickles are used up, I just save the juice in a jar at the back of the fridge. Easy, quick prep, can be cooked on stove top, in oven or crockpot and can cook meatballs in the sauce or pre-cook in microwave, fry pan or oven. This recipe freezes well and is easily doubled. Also kid-friendly; my 4 year old who is going through the stage of "KD and hotdogs or nothing" eats this without prompting! -- posted by morleah's mom

Chicken and Bean Chili

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:37:52 -0500

Who says you have to cook all day in a crockpot. I use mine to simmer dishes such as this one so I don't have to watch the stove. If you like the flavors of green chili chicken enchiladas you'll love this recipe. I use shredded Rotiserre chicken, Northern Beans and green chiles with a few of my favorite spices to make this hearty chicken chili. What's better than smelling sauteed garlic and onion to start, infusing with red pepper and cumin adding all into a crockpot only to simmer while you do other things. In no time you have a family-pleasing main course. Adjust the heat to your tastes! Add a kick with preprared Salsa for a more intense flavor. If you like soups/chilis or stews thicker, add the cornstarch slurry. Serve with cornbread, tortillas or crusty french bread. ;) V's family favorite! I serve this Chili over leftover spanish rice that I freeze just for this dish. Mmm -- posted by Vseward (Chef~V)

Val's Favorite Chili

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:08:32 -0500

This is my favorite chili recipe, tweaked to my liking. It is a very thick chili, and is GREAT on chili dogs! -- posted by IAteMyGluestick

Boeuf En Daube - Classic French Beef Burgundy Stew (Bourguignon)

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:26:26 -0500

Rich, savory stew of beef in red wine--a French classic! Great served with a rustic country bread, tossed green salad, and a platter of cheeses. Can be made in the crock-pot. Freezes and reheats beautifully, and leftovers make a lovely recipe #355446 #355446. Adapted from Williams-Sonoma. -- posted by BecR

Easy Peasy Meatballs over Buttered Noodles

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:13:26 -0500

Prepared in a slow cooker, this recipe couldn't be any easier! Serve over buttery hot cooked noodles and you'll have a happy crowd! Recipe can doubled or halved. If you cant get the onion soup then replace it with 2 diced onions and a pint of beef stock. -- posted by mummy_to_ash

Chicken Cacciatore

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:06:03 -0500

Hunter's style. This comes from Eleanora Scarpetta who was seen on the Martha Stewart show many, many years ago. My husband absolutely loves it! The original recipe calls for white wine and a hot pepper, which I omitted, and gaeta olives, for which I substituted green olives due to my husbands tastes, as well as oyster mushrooms, for which I used regular white mushrooms due to convenience and expense. It also called for fresh basil which I did not have so I just used dried. I am sure the ingredients I omitted would make for a more authentic dish. Any combination of chicken may be used, I prefer boneless because I am spoiled. :) This could also be done in a crock pot after the browning steps. -- posted by Chef Corn

White Bean and Pancetta Soup

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:56:43 -0400

Like a minestrone, but without tomatoes. Adapted from a recipe by Marbalet at allrecipes.com. -- posted by DrGaellon

Confit of Duck Breast and Sausage Cassoulet

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:23:18 -0400

This is a slow cooker recipe. The beans in it can cooked up to 2 days in advance. It may be cooked for 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours on low or 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 on high. It takes quite a bit of preparation, so it's served for special occasions. From Sunset magazine, slightly modified. Posted for ZWT 5. -- posted by Mami Janine

Mareesme's "lazy Me" Beef Taco Meat

Thu, 21 May 2009 02:26:10 -0400

Use your crockpot to make the easiest shredded beef taco meat imaginable. And don't limit its use to tacos, either. It is perfect for any Mexican food: enchiladas, burritos, taco salads. . . The recipe was shared by Mareesme in a community forum, but I've lost the thread. So I wanted to post it here "for posterity" (mine, that is!) I thank Mareesme very much for the recipe and hope she will not mind my posting it here. -- posted by Lorraine of AZ

'rough Cut' Slow Cooker No-Beef Chili

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:01:51 -0400

This is a simple, hearty comfort recipe that was based on whatever I had in the pantry last night. It's called 'rough cut' because it is meant to be just a "rustic", simple, easy, hearty, filling dish. There is to be No tedious MINCING!! :-) Just put the ingredients in the cooker. ;-) It's really easy! Just put the ingredients into the cooker in the order listed, ending with the chicken. You don't want to taste it after adding raw meat to it so adjust your seasoning as nearly as you can before the chicken goes in. You can adjust the flavors further after it's finished. Ours came out with a LOT of juice so, if you don't like it that way, consider draining the tomatoes, cutting the stock and using bouillon cubes instead. Or cook as directed and removing excess juices to reach the consistency you prefer. I ladled off about 4 cups of the liquid after all the seasonings married in the cooking process. I served it over rice. I thought about adding ground cayenne or red pepper flakes after cooking for a little added heat. Or just having them in ramekins on the table for those who'd like it. Consider substituting 2 LBS of ground turkey or chicken for the thighs. I'm going to try duck or venison this winter. Bon, Bon Apetit! -- posted by MW Savant

Peanut Butter Chicken

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:54:24 -0400

I don't recall where I got this but it's a family favorite that we make often! We generally use a mix of white and dark meat so use your preference. All ingredients can be adjusted to taste. Fish oil can be omitted but it really adds to the flavor! I highly recommend adding the peanut butter a little at a time and tasting the sauce with each addition as some may like more or less peanut butter flavor. Rotel is a great substitution for the diced tomatoes if your family likes it. I've quadrupled the recipe with great results for large gatherings and you can easily scale back the chicken and add more onions and mushrooms to make this even more budget friendly. Leftovers freeze well and reheat easily in the microwave. This also works well in the crockpot by throwing in everything except the peanut butter (and rice or noodles) and cooking till the chicken is done. Mix in the peanut butter just before serving (it may work fine going in with everything else but I haven't tried it for fear of a burnt peanut flavor). -- posted by persi

Cabbage (And Other Good Stuff) Soup

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:15:11 -0400

This a hearty, comforting, and colourful soup when I was all tomatoed-out and craving cabbage soup. If you have a food processor, the preparation should be really quick and simple. Can also be made in a slow-cooker. Freezes well. -- posted by Génial Génie

Ginger Pumpkin Soup (Crock Pot)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:35:25 -0400

from 1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes. This would freeze well. This is meant to be a first course dish. -- posted by dicentra

Lentil Vegetable Soup With Ham

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:36:54 -0400

From 1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes -- posted by dicentra

Porchetta - Italian Marketplace Pulled Pork Sandwich (Crock Pot)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:12:23 -0400

Tender succulent boneless pork roast is rubbed with olive oil and seasonings and slowly roasted to perfection in the crock pot until it is falling apart, then stuffed into warmed and buttered Italian ciabatta rolls. A wonderfully simplified version of the classic Porchetta Italian Market Place Sandwich by Nigella Lawson. -- posted by BecR

Big Man Chili Dogs

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:12:43 -0400

Something about these chili Dogs that make people just go nuts.. I guess it's because It's a classic with a few new twists. it's also great for OAMC. My four year old calls them his "Big man" Chili dogs cause he has to take "big man" bites to eat one -- posted by GingerlyJ

Bananas Foster Oatmeal

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:16:14 -0400

I cook this the night before in a slow cooker so it's ready at breakfast time! -- posted by GingerlyJ

Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:48:46 -0400

I got this recipe in a simplymoms.com newsletter.. It's super simple but great as a weeknight dinner -- posted by GingerlyJ

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:03:04 -0400

I got this recipe from kraft a couple of years ago but we still use it often -- posted by GingerlyJ

Crock Pot Spicy Roast Sandwiches

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:26:37 -0400

These are great for football parties! You can make the meat spicy with the hot peppers or for the wienies use mild (I'm teasing!) The leftovers are awesome made into quick chimichangas. Put the meat into a tortilla, roll and fold, and fry. Use more or less meat and peppers depending on the guest list. -- posted by Little Mommy

Best Ever Chili Recipe

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:35:46 -0500

This recipe has been in the family for many years. Great for those cool fall nights or a Monday Night Football party. -- posted by wendyjoy

Awesome Crock Pot Sweet, Sour and Spicy Chicken

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:44:17 -0500

A great Fall (or anytime!) recipe for an easy, convenient and mouth watering dinner. You will have a hard time not tearing into it while you smell it cooking! Warning: this feeds a crowd, it can easily be cut in half, or just make the whole thing and have awesome leftovers :) -- posted by emtpixie

French Dip Sandwich

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:05:15 -0500

These hot beef sandwiches are so good and satisfying -- posted by GingerlyJ

Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:53:56 -0500

I received this recipe in a weekly email that I've been getting from McCormick's website. I made this one day when I didn't want to spend a lot of time with last minute preparations for our Sunday meal. Italian sausage(sweet or hot) gives so much hardiness to a meal that there seems to be little reason to serve much else. We had this over spaghetti, but it could also be made for a super bowl party, and served from the crock spooned into rolls or buns. Hope you enjoy this as much as we have. -- posted by bshemyshua

Lebanese/Syrian Fasoulia

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:28:14 -0500

This dish is similar to Bazella, with its tomato-based broth. In this dish, the main ingredients are fasoulia, a type of lima bean and meat. Cubes of lamb may be substituted for the beef. I learned how to prepare this dish while I was living in Syria for a year, studying abroad. Please note: if you use dry lima beans, they must soak in water overnight. The shells may come off of them when you begin to cook them, but this is normal. -- posted by Mustafa's Cook

Ground Beef and Bean Chili

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:45 -0500

My Significant Other's chili recipe. Check out Squirrel's Beanless Chili if you'd like to see mine. -- posted by Jennifer Cross