Slow Cooker Recipes - - - Let's share

Spirit Dancer · 09-29-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

Thank you! have you tried it? I'm wondering how it will set. I'm planning on making this for a special family dinner soon.

I love my crock pot. I have a large one and to be honest I'd like it to be larger or I may get another. When I cook I always cook extra to freeze and or for my family. Every month I have to go round up my plastic containers. lol

Sachita
Yes i've tried it every Autumn, depending on the size of your crockpot the setting time varies when using my smaller crock it takes 4 hours, the larger takes 3 but it sets nicely. My daughter checks hers and it has taken five in her crock.

iamkeri1 · 09-29-2012, 01:17 PM

OMG I am starving after reading these recipes. I've been having a lazy Saturday sitting in bed watching political television (MSNBC) and enjoying the planet. Haven't gotten out of bed. Haven't eaten. (Just remembered I have home made chicken veggie soup in the fridge - YAAAAH!)

Why do we only post to these threads in the fall and winter? Slow cookers make sense all year. They use way less energy than a conventional oven, and they don't heat up your kitchen. (Always a concern here in Florida) Pair them with a toaster oven and you can pretty much get rid of your stove, LOL.

The recipes I have been reading here sound unbelieveabley good. I'm going to try to cook that coconut chicken recipe sometime this week. But seriously. recipes are optional. If you throw good, well cleaned, colorful food into the crock pot and season it with whatever seasonings and sauces appeal to you at the moment, then cook it for a while, when it is done you are going to have good colorful flavorful food to eat - it's all good - literally.
Smooches,
Keri

-Red-Flag- · 09-30-2012, 04:39 PM

So, I did the lasagna thing today.. It came out good, it was a first time for me.. so it was a learning curve.. More sauce and more ricotta cheese for sure next time and I cooked it a little too long.. but I would do it again..

Leigh · 09-30-2012, 05:04 PM

Hope to try these recipes out soon

Talon · 10-02-2012, 02:48 PM

Stuffed Chicken Rolls

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 slices of fully cooked ham
6 slices of Swiss cheese
1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 can of condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 c. chicken broth
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness.
Place 1 slice of ham and cheese on each breast.
Roll up and tuck in ends; secure w/a toothpick.
Combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, sage, paprika and pepper; coat
chicken on all sides.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Then in a large skillet, brown chicken in oil over med/high heat.
Transfer to a 5qt. slow cooker. Combine soup and broth; pour over
chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
Remove toothpicks.
Garnish w/parsley
Can be srved over rice or pasta, if desired.

Serves 6

Sachita · 10-02-2012, 03:50 PM

Ok one of my favorites. Unfortunately I never measure but thats part of the fun! Maybe someone here can help develop a measured version? lol Trust me, this is one dish you'll eat often.

I start with leg of lamb only because its easier to get here. I cut it up in large chunks. I lightly flour and brown in extra virgin coconut oil but you can also use peanut or canola.

Once brown throw in crock add :
large sweet onion chopped
large shallot
lots of butter- real butter like 1/2 cup butter.
few teaspoons lemon juice (I sometimes use lime)
garam masala which is an indian spice.. yummy about few teaspoons
Chili powder, cumin - this depends on your taste but maybe ateaspoon each more if you like spicy.
few small bay leaves
2 cups of tomato puree or I use fire roasted tomatoes they cook down.
maybe a cup of half and half
cup of good plain yogurt

sometimes I use more yogurt or sour cream & less half and half.

bunch of nice yummy portabello mushrooms or shataki.

Of course salt and pepper and be sure to salt and pepper the lamb when browning.

Turn it on low if you're going to work. Or turn it on normal or high for about 4 hours depending on your crock.

When done I serve over basmati rice and put fresh chopped cilantro on top.

BTW this is a butter chicken recipe converted so if you rather not mess with all the spices you can buy a butter chicken mix then just add the tomatoes, yogurt, etc.

Soon · 11-21-2012, 06:16 AM

...tried some cream stock (this product seems new...was in the broth aisle) with chicken and added some spices--really good!

...easiest--frozen meatballs with pasta sauce of your choice. I add precooked rice in a bag when done and voila!

Any other slow-cooker shares?

09-30-2012, 04:39 PM	#3
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10-02-2012, 02:48 PM	#5
Talon Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Divine Feminine Preferred Pronoun?: . Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 4,921 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,246 Thanked 10,223 Times in 3,305 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	This is like a simpler version of Chicken Cordon Bleu... Stuffed Chicken Rolls 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 6 slices of fully cooked ham 6 slices of Swiss cheese 1/4 c. all purpose flour 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage 1/4 tsp. paprika 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1 can of condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1/2 c. chicken broth Chopped fresh parsley (optional) Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Place 1 slice of ham and cheese on each breast. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure w/a toothpick. Combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, sage, paprika and pepper; coat chicken on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Then in a large skillet, brown chicken in oil over med/high heat. Transfer to a 5qt. slow cooker. Combine soup and broth; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Remove toothpicks. Garnish w/parsley Can be srved over rice or pasta, if desired. Serves 6

09-29-2012, 01:17 PM	#2
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	OMG I am starving after reading these recipes. I've been having a lazy Saturday sitting in bed watching political television (MSNBC) and enjoying the planet. Haven't gotten out of bed. Haven't eaten. (Just remembered I have home made chicken veggie soup in the fridge - YAAAAH!) Why do we only post to these threads in the fall and winter? Slow cookers make sense all year. They use way less energy than a conventional oven, and they don't heat up your kitchen. (Always a concern here in Florida) Pair them with a toaster oven and you can pretty much get rid of your stove, LOL. The recipes I have been reading here sound unbelieveabley good. I'm going to try to cook that coconut chicken recipe sometime this week. But seriously. recipes are optional. If you throw good, well cleaned, colorful food into the crock pot and season it with whatever seasonings and sauces appeal to you at the moment, then cook it for a while, when it is done you are going to have good colorful flavorful food to eat - it's all good - literally. Smooches, Keri

10-02-2012, 03:50 PM	#6
Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,992 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Ok one of my favorites. Unfortunately I never measure but thats part of the fun! Maybe someone here can help develop a measured version? lol Trust me, this is one dish you'll eat often. I start with leg of lamb only because its easier to get here. I cut it up in large chunks. I lightly flour and brown in extra virgin coconut oil but you can also use peanut or canola. Once brown throw in crock add : large sweet onion chopped large shallot lots of butter- real butter like 1/2 cup butter. few teaspoons lemon juice (I sometimes use lime) garam masala which is an indian spice.. yummy about few teaspoons Chili powder, cumin - this depends on your taste but maybe ateaspoon each more if you like spicy. few small bay leaves 2 cups of tomato puree or I use fire roasted tomatoes they cook down. maybe a cup of half and half cup of good plain yogurt sometimes I use more yogurt or sour cream & less half and half. bunch of nice yummy portabello mushrooms or shataki. Of course salt and pepper and be sure to salt and pepper the lamb when browning. Turn it on low if you're going to work. Or turn it on normal or high for about 4 hours depending on your crock. When done I serve over basmati rice and put fresh chopped cilantro on top. BTW this is a butter chicken recipe converted so if you rather not mess with all the spices you can buy a butter chicken mix then just add the tomatoes, yogurt, etc.

11-21-2012, 06:16 AM	#7
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,093 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	...tried some cream stock (this product seems new...was in the broth aisle) with chicken and added some spices--really good! ...easiest--frozen meatballs with pasta sauce of your choice. I add precooked rice in a bag when done and voila! Any other slow-cooker shares?