Slow Cooker Recipes - - - Let's share

Dylan · 01-10-2010, 02:19 PM

Ok, I'm going to sound like a freak, but eh...

When I was 15, our house burned down. So, now I'm kind of afraid to leave stuff just cooking in my house while I'm not there. Are crock pots safe? What if you don't put enough water/liquid in? Will it get too hot and catch the house on fire? Do they shut themselves off if they get too hot or something?

I mean, I would hate it if a pot roast burned my house down.

Do I Need To Get Renter's Insurance Before I Get A Crock Pot?,
Dylan

apretty · 01-10-2010, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan

Ok, I'm going to sound like a freak, but eh...

When I was 15, our house burned down. So, now I'm kind of afraid to leave stuff just cooking in my house while I'm not there. Are crock pots safe? What if you don't put enough water/liquid in? Will it get too hot and catch the house on fire? Do they shut themselves off if they get too hot or something?

I mean, I would hate it if a pot roast burned my house down.

Do I Need To Get Renter's Insurance Before I Get A Crock Pot?,
Dylan

crockpots are really safe--but i can understand the fear, *not* having lived through that experience. what i would do is use your pot during the day while you're around--tile counter, nothing around it and no dogs/animals can get to it--first be around to see just how hot it gets, the outside does get warm but usually the pot will have 'feet' on it so that no heat touches any surface, ever... plus, the way that pots cook, they don't 'dry' up or you'd have to leave it on for a couple of days before you'd get something 'burned', that's my guess anyway, i've never had a pot burn anything and i've left it alone at least 10 hours, probably more--the only time it ever *dried* more than i liked was once when i made beans/chili and i didn't add enough water, so the bottom was 'good' while the top/surface had a crust of hard/uncooked beans--but still, no danger or house fire. --you're not the only one with this concern so i had to speak to this.

WolfyOne · 01-10-2010, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan

Ok, I'm going to sound like a freak, but eh...

When I was 15, our house burned down. So, now I'm kind of afraid to leave stuff just cooking in my house while I'm not there. Are crock pots safe? What if you don't put enough water/liquid in? Will it get too hot and catch the house on fire? Do they shut themselves off if they get too hot or something?

I mean, I would hate it if a pot roast burned my house down.

Do I Need To Get Renter's Insurance Before I Get A Crock Pot?,
Dylan

I've never had a cooker run out of liquid. I really don't know how hot they get, but I've never had one catch fire. I don't even know if they have a shut off if they get too hot. I usually use mine on weekends when I'm home doing other chores and am too lazy to cook. You know like football season. I'm hoping someone else will come and post and be able to set you at ease.....I know, I know, I'm a bad friend without answers.

Ursy · 01-11-2010, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan

Ok, I'm going to sound like a freak, but eh...

When I was 15, our house burned down. So, now I'm kind of afraid to leave stuff just cooking in my house while I'm not there. Are crock pots safe? What if you don't put enough water/liquid in? Will it get too hot and catch the house on fire? Do they shut themselves off if they get too hot or something?

I mean, I would hate it if a pot roast burned my house down.

Do I Need To Get Renter's Insurance Before I Get A Crock Pot?,
Dylan

I'm kinda paranoid too. I never used to be, but I caught it off my sweetie (who never leaves *anything* going when he leaves the house, and in fact makes a point of unplugging the kettle every time we go out)

I still use my crock pot when I'm home, but when I'm not, I use my thermal cookers - they are like really big, really effective thermoses (what's the plural? I don't know) and still work on the slow cooking principle but they aren't plugged in, they just cook the food with retained heat, which is wonderfully environmentally friendly and energy effiicent.

I loved it so much I started a livejournal community about it. It's mostly deaded, but there's some good introductory info there if you're interested in the concept.

http://community.livejournal.com/thermal_cooking/

Gemme · 01-11-2010, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan

Ok, I'm going to sound like a freak, but eh...

When I was 15, our house burned down. So, now I'm kind of afraid to leave stuff just cooking in my house while I'm not there. Are crock pots safe? What if you don't put enough water/liquid in? Will it get too hot and catch the house on fire? Do they shut themselves off if they get too hot or something?

I mean, I would hate it if a pot roast burned my house down.

Do I Need To Get Renter's Insurance Before I Get A Crock Pot?,
Dylan

Quote:

Originally Posted by apretty

crockpots are really safe--but i can understand the fear, *not* having lived through that experience. what i would do is use your pot during the day while you're around--tile counter, nothing around it and no dogs/animals can get to it--first be around to see just how hot it gets, the outside does get warm but usually the pot will have 'feet' on it so that no heat touches any surface, ever... plus, the way that pots cook, they don't 'dry' up or you'd have to leave it on for a couple of days before you'd get something 'burned', that's my guess anyway, i've never had a pot burn anything and i've left it alone at least 10 hours, probably more--the only time it ever *dried* more than i liked was once when i made beans/chili and i didn't add enough water, so the bottom was 'good' while the top/surface had a crust of hard/uncooked beans--but still, no danger or house fire. --you're not the only one with this concern so i had to speak to this.

Hey, Dylan.

No worries. Apretty's right. Every one I've seen has 'feet' or knobs or something that keeps it off of the surface of what you have it on. You leave the lid on, so as it cooks, condensation builds up and trickles down onto the food (making it less likely to dry out, although you do have add some sort of liquid at some point). As for shutting itself off, some do and some don't. Look for one with an 'auto' feature. Most have a simple off, low, and high button or switch or knob.

Soups are super easy and a good way to get your 'crockpot' feet under you and clean out your fridge in the process! I just made one today with turkey bacon, navy and pinto beans, onions, potatoes, garlic, celery, radishes, peppers, and spices. I heated the bacon with half the onion in a pan on the stove to get some carmelization (read: extra yummy flavor) going on. I let the beans soak in the pot overnight and then dumped the water and any floating beans before adding the rest. I added just enough water to cover the top of everything and that was it. It was cooked on high for almost 5 hours and smells divine. It will be supper tonight.

Also, most pots come with good directions and sometimes even a few recipes to get you going. Happy crockpotting!

Spirit Dancer · 01-11-2010, 10:09 PM

Beef Stroganoff

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of golden mushroom soup
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup
1 jar (6 ounces) Green Giant sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 container (8 ounces) sour cream
6 cups hot cooked noodles or rice

1. In 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix beef, onion, soups, mushrooms and pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beef is very tender.
3. Stir cream cheese into beef mixture until melted. Stir sour cream into beef mixture. Serve over noodles.

iamkeri1 · 01-11-2010, 10:24 PM

Here's one that will satisfy the laziest of cooks. It was passed on to us by hubby's Mom and is a family favorite of ours. All four of my kids love it.

My crock pot sits on top of the stand and can be used also as a pan on the stove, so heres what I do.

1)Take out enough frozen chicken pieces to satisfy your brood. Put them in the crock pot. (turn the base on so it gets hot)
2)Add one or two TBS of whatever oil you prefer.
3)On the stove, sear till somewhat browned (with some cut up onions.)
4)Sprinkle on garlic and whatever spices you like.
5)Put the pot back on the base and dump a can of tomato sauce, or two cups of your favorite prepared spaghetti sauce, plus one cup water over the chicken.
(NOTE: If you are really pressed for time, just throw the chicken in the pan frozen, add the cut up onions, spices and sauce, turn it on high, put the lid on and run out the door - it still tastes great when you get home.)
6)Cover and cook on low all day while you are gone to work (or on high for 3-4 hours while you are home)
7)Ten minutes before you are ready to eat, drain a can of peas and dump them in the pot, stir it up a little and put the lid back on.
8)Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Yumm!
Smooches
Keri

iamkeri1 · 01-11-2010, 10:44 PM

1 potato for each person you are cooking for, plus one more "for the pot." Wash the potatoes before boiling.

1) Cover potatoes with water (one inch over the top of the potatoes) and boil in pot with lid on until well done (a fork goes easily 1/2 way in to the potato.)
Note: Don't turn the heat off until you are ready to mash them because they get "funny" if you allow them to cool much before mashing.
2) Drain the potatoes. If you are going to mash them in the cooking pot (like I do), make sure there is not a bunch of residue on the sides of the pan. If there is, wipe it out before you mash.
3) add 1 TB butter/margarine for each potato (I said the best, not the lowest calorie, LOL)
4) Whip with a hand or stand mixer set very low till potatoes are pretty well mashed and stuff has stopped flying around. Gradually turn up speed till they are well whipped.
5) Turn speed down to very low and gradually add evaporated milk. (regular milk will work, but I like evap milk for anythin I want creamy.) Add mile till you have reached the consistency you like.
6) Put in a bowl, put a pat of butter/margarine on top, and serve.

Smooches,
Keri

Diva · 01-11-2010, 11:41 PM

This is also easy......have a good can opener!

VEGETARIAN CHILI

2 cans chopped, diced tomatoes (canned for chili)
1 small can tomato sauce + 1 small can water
1 can kernel corn, drained
1 can black beans, drained
1 T. chili powder (or to taste)
1 tsp. cumin
2 shallots, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and sliced (You may question that in chili, but it sure is purdy!)

Saute shallots garlic in olive oil and throw in a warmed crock pot. Add other ingredients, stir well and cook at least 6 hours on low, stirring (and tasting) often. You may need to add more water throughout the course of the 6 hours.

It is pure yumminess......and if You're not vegetarian, then brown a lb of ground sirloin and throw it in there.

Top with shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream & serve with a tossed salad and cornbread.

You will be ever so popular!

WolfyOne · 01-12-2010, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

This is also easy......have a good can opener!

VEGETARIAN CHILI

2 cans chopped, diced tomatoes (canned for chili)
1 small can tomato sauce + 1 small can water
1 can kernel corn, drained
1 can black beans, drained
1 T. chili powder (or to taste)
1 tsp. cumin
2 shallots, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and sliced (You may question that in chili, but it sure is purdy!)

Saute shallots garlic in olive oil and throw in a warmed crock pot. Add other ingredients, stir well and cook at least 6 hours on low, stirring (and tasting) often. You may need to add more water throughout the course of the 6 hours.

It is pure yumminess......and if You're not vegetarian, then brown a lb of ground sirloin and throw it in there.

Top with shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream & serve with a tossed salad and cornbread.

You will be ever so popular!

I'm only missing the shallots. All the other items are staples in my house, so must try soon......must go out and get good electric can opener, too.

Thank you for sharing

01-11-2010, 10:09 PM	#6
Spirit Dancer Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Complex but Tender Preferred Pronoun?: ~Ma`am~ Relationship Status: Shotgun Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Following the red road Posts: 4,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,304 Thanked 12,909 Times in 3,466 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Tonight we had Beef Stroganoff 2 pounds beef stew meat 1 cup chopped onion 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of golden mushroom soup 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup 1 jar (6 ounces) Green Giant sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed 1 container (8 ounces) sour cream 6 cups hot cooked noodles or rice 1. In 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix beef, onion, soups, mushrooms and pepper. 2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beef is very tender. 3. Stir cream cheese into beef mixture until melted. Stir sour cream into beef mixture. Serve over noodles. __________________ “For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” Judy Garland

01-11-2010, 10:44 PM	#8
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 302 Thanked 2,153 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 16642920	the best mashed potatoes in the world 1 potato for each person you are cooking for, plus one more "for the pot." Wash the potatoes before boiling. 1) Cover potatoes with water (one inch over the top of the potatoes) and boil in pot with lid on until well done (a fork goes easily 1/2 way in to the potato.) Note: Don't turn the heat off until you are ready to mash them because they get "funny" if you allow them to cool much before mashing. 2) Drain the potatoes. If you are going to mash them in the cooking pot (like I do), make sure there is not a bunch of residue on the sides of the pan. If there is, wipe it out before you mash. 3) add 1 TB butter/margarine for each potato (I said the best, not the lowest calorie, LOL) 4) Whip with a hand or stand mixer set very low till potatoes are pretty well mashed and stuff has stopped flying around. Gradually turn up speed till they are well whipped. 5) Turn speed down to very low and gradually add evaporated milk. (regular milk will work, but I like evap milk for anythin I want creamy.) Add mile till you have reached the consistency you like. 6) Put in a bowl, put a pat of butter/margarine on top, and serve. Smooches, Keri

01-10-2010, 02:19 PM	#1
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01-11-2010, 10:24 PM	#7
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 302 Thanked 2,153 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 16642920	Here's one that will satisfy the laziest of cooks. It was passed on to us by hubby's Mom and is a family favorite of ours. All four of my kids love it. My crock pot sits on top of the stand and can be used also as a pan on the stove, so heres what I do. 1)Take out enough frozen chicken pieces to satisfy your brood. Put them in the crock pot. (turn the base on so it gets hot) 2)Add one or two TBS of whatever oil you prefer. 3)On the stove, sear till somewhat browned (with some cut up onions.) 4)Sprinkle on garlic and whatever spices you like. 5)Put the pot back on the base and dump a can of tomato sauce, or two cups of your favorite prepared spaghetti sauce, plus one cup water over the chicken. (NOTE: If you are really pressed for time, just throw the chicken in the pan frozen, add the cut up onions, spices and sauce, turn it on high, put the lid on and run out the door - it still tastes great when you get home.) 6)Cover and cook on low all day while you are gone to work (or on high for 3-4 hours while you are home) 7)Ten minutes before you are ready to eat, drain a can of peas and dump them in the pot, stir it up a little and put the lid back on. 8)Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Yumm! Smooches Keri

01-11-2010, 11:41 PM	#9
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	This is also easy......have a good can opener! VEGETARIAN CHILI 2 cans chopped, diced tomatoes (canned for chili) 1 small can tomato sauce + 1 small can water 1 can kernel corn, drained 1 can black beans, drained 1 T. chili powder (or to taste) 1 tsp. cumin 2 shallots, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped 1 carrot, peeled and sliced (You may question that in chili, but it sure is purdy!) Saute shallots garlic in olive oil and throw in a warmed crock pot. Add other ingredients, stir well and cook at least 6 hours on low, stirring (and tasting) often. You may need to add more water throughout the course of the 6 hours. It is pure yumminess......and if You're not vegetarian, then brown a lb of ground sirloin and throw it in there. Top with shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream & serve with a tossed salad and cornbread. You will be ever so popular!