Why use slow cooker recipes over traditional recipes

About the author: As you can see there are many benefits of choosing slow cooker recipes over traditional recipes. You are not stuck in the kitchen and you can cook healthier and tastier, all of that with a single device and few of the best crock pot recipes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Know any slow cooker recipes with few ingrediants?
   I got a slow cooker for christmas, but I have only used it three times because all these recipes are 15 ingrediants long! Anyone know any slowcooker recipes with VERY FEW ingrediants? Like, four or five or less?

   • ANSWER:
     Here's a few suggestions:

     Cola Chicken

     1 family size package chicken wings
     2 cup catsup
     2 - 12oz. can cola (pepsi, coke, etc.)
     2- packages McCormicks Buffalo wings seasoning

     Put chicken in a non-stick pan.
     Mix together catsup and cola, seasoning….pour over chicken.
     Bring to a boil.
     Reduce heat…cover with lid..and cook 45 minutes.
     (turning chicken a few times, while cooking...to prevent from
     sticking to pan)
     Cook until the sauce becomes thick and adheres to the chicken.

     It turns into the most incredible BBQ sauce. Yummmm!

     I used the spices from a MILD (I don't care for "HOT") Buffalo
     Wings packet...(the kind you get to bake in the oven).....I thought it
     was really good.....(but you/I can't find a 'bad' way to fix chicken).

     This recipe is doubled…..for my husband and myself…I use ½ the ingredients.

     You can double…the double….and more as you like.

     BBQ Ribs

     Use the same method (Cola Chicken)….leave out McCormicks seasoning.

     Ribs & Chicken wings both good…..and……‘s I m p l e’…..to fix…!!

     Mushroom Chicken

     4 chicken breast
     1 can cream of mushroom soup
     water

     Mix a can of cream of mushroom soup with can of water.
     Place chicken in crock pot.
     Pour soup over chicken and cook on medium ....4-5 hours....or until desired doneness.

     Old Settler's Beans

     INGREDIENTS:

     1/2 lb. ground beef
     1/2 lb. bacon
     1 chopped onion

     Brown in skillet and drain excess grease.

     ADD:

     16 oz.can Red Kidney Beans (drained)
     24 oz. can Pork & Beans (drained)
     1/2 cup white sugar
     1/2 cup dark brown sugar
     1/4 cup Catsup
     2 TBLS. Molasses
     1/2 tsp. dry mustard

     Mix Thoroughly !

     Cook in a crock pot until...hot...hot...hot!

     Stuffed Peppers for 2
     (Can be doubled, tripled..etc.)

     Mix together:
     1/2 lb.Hamburger (or gr. turkey)
     a pkg. of onion soup mix
     3/4 of 1 small can tomato paste.
     1/2 cup rice

     Prepare peppers.....cut off top and take out seeds.

     Fill with meat mixture. Place in an oven proof dish/pan that has a lid.
     Place any extra meat mixture in bottom of pan or make a couple of patties & freeze for future use.

     Mix remaining tomato paste with can of tomatoes (crushed....diced...etc. whatever you want to use.)

     Pour tomatoe mixture around peppers, cover and bake in 375 degree oven for 1 hour.

     Serve with cornbread or garlic bread.

     POT ROAST
     Your choice of beef or pork(to fit crock-pot)
     1 pkg. dry Ranch dressing mix
     1 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix
     1 pkg. dry Brown Gravy mix
     1 cup water
     Put beef in pot.
     Mix together all the dry mixes….then add water …pour over meat and cover & cook on high 4-6 hours.
     Until meat is tender.
     The first time I made it I didn’t have the Italian Dressing mix….so I added a pkg. of Onion Soup Mix….I have to say I liked that better.
     If you use more water you might want to add more Brown Gravy mix….to make a thicker sauce. Was gonna add
     potatoes and carrots…but never got around to it.

     "Canned Soup".
     (My Way!)
     Whatever cans of veggies I have, that I like, in cabinet it goes in the pot.....along with all the juices in the cans.
     Cook on stove top or Crock pot.
     Enjoy!

     Canned:
     corn
     peas
     carrots
     gr.beans (any variety)
     lima beans
     wax beans
     tomato (any variety)
     potatoes (whole or sliced...or both whatever you like)

     You get the idea....lol.

     Also add a package of shredded cabbage (cole slaw mix).
     You can even add a package of onion soup mix.
     If it gets too dry and needs more liquids....add tomato juice...V-8...etc.

     "Corny Beanie Weenies."
     (from a country preacher in Mississippi…wife & 2 teenage sons)

     Mix one can of good baked beans
     We use a good sized can of beans (14-16 ounces, I think) and
     get a kind that we like (maybe with brown sugar, onion, and bacon).
     There are several kinds of good baked beans.

     and a package of Oscar Meier Weiners (all sliced up).

     with a can of whole kernel corn (drained)

     Any way, heat up these three ingredients, and serve with brown bread
     (maybe toasted ?) and a glass of milk.

     It doesn't get any easier than this, and is suprisingly good!

     Pattsywattsy notes:
     1.)Might put ingredients in a casserole dish and top with corn muffin mix.
     2.)Use a pound of cooked gr. beef or gr. turkey or cooked Jimmy Dean w/sage sausage or some smoked sausage.
     (Rename ….???)

     (This is another recipe I’ve not tried yet. Should adapt to crock pot)
     EASY BEEF STROGANOFF

     Ingredients:
     3/4 lb lean ground beef
     1 jar Heinz HomeStyle Savory Beef Gravy (12 oz Jar)
     1 can mushrooms, drained (7 oz can)
     1/2 cup sour cream
     4-6 cups hot cooked noodles
     salt & pepper, to taste

     Instructions:
     In a medium skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned and thoroughly cooked. Carefully drain liquids and return to stovetop. Stir in Gravy and mushrooms, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, until thoroughly combined. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately over hot noodles.

     If you like these recipes……

     Find more quick – simple – E-Z – few ingredient….recipes…at E-Z Cookin’ group:

     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/e-zcookin/

     Lots of interesting ‘stuff’ in files & links…come join & check it out.

     Pat in Indiana….

     pmsbar2@att.net

2. QUESTION:
   Slow cooker recipes with a max of 5 ingredients please?
   My slow cooker is brilliant for saving time at dinner. Would like help finding recipes with a max of 5 ingredients.

   • ANSWER:
     These were my fav w/ 5 or less that I have tried and would definitely do again:

     Chicken Stroganoff:

     2 1/2 pound chicken tenders
     1 envelope of Onion soup mix (Lipton)
     15oz Sour Cream (can use fat free or red. fat)
     1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted & can use low fat)
     1.5-2cups sliced Mushrooms (any kind you like)

     1. Mix the sour cream, onion soup mix, and cream of mushroom soup together in a bowl and set aside

     2. Lay the chicken tenders on the bottom of crock pot

     3. Lay the mushrooms evenly over the chicken tenders

     4. Spread the mix from step 1 over the mushrooms. Completely coat the mixture from one side of the crock pot to the other until you have used it all and can not see the bottom layers of ingredients.

     5. Set crock pot on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6-7.

     Chipotle Raspberry Pork Roast:

     Chipotle Raspberry Sauce (condiment aisle)
     3 pound Pork Roast
     1 Packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix

     1. Place roast in crock pot
     2. Sprinkle Onion Soup Mix on top of roast. Pat the mix into the meat so it will stick a little
     3. Pour the bottle of sauce over top of the roast
     4. Place crock pot on HIGH for 3-4 hours and on LOW for 6-8

     Salsa Chicken

     4-5 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
     1 Large jar of picante sauce or salsa
     1 pkg. Tortillas (flour)
     Any condiments you wish (sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced olives, guacamole, etc.)

     1.Put chicken in crock pot.
     2.Pour salsa over chicken.
     3.Cover and cook on low about 5 hours.
     4.Remove chicken and shred with fork.
     There will be a lot of liquid in crock pot, but shredded chicken will absorb it when placed back in pot and stirred.

     5. Warm tortillas. Place chicken and condiments on tortilla and roll.

     To Die For Pot Roast:

     1 beef roast, any kind
     1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dried brown gravy mix
     1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dried Italian salad dressing mix
     1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dried ranch dressing mix
     1/2 cup water

     1.Place beef roast in crock pot.
     2.Mix the dried mixes together in a bowl and sprinkle over the roast.
     3.Pour the water around the roast.
     4.Cook on low for 7-9 hours.

     Chicken w/ Black Beans and Cream:

     4-5 boneless chicken breasts
     1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
     1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
     1 (15 ounce) jar salsa, any kind
     1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

     1. Take 4-5 frozen, yes, frozen, boneless chicken breasts put into crock pot.
     2. Add 1 can of drained black beans,1 jar of salsa, 1 can of drained corn
     3. Set crock pot on high for about 4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked.
     4. Add 1 package of cream cheese (just throw it on top!) about 30 mintues before serving.

3. QUESTION:
   Any good slow cooker recipes?
   I am looking for actual recipes not websites to find recipes. I really love chicken. I have a slow cooker with low, medium and high levels. I haven't used it yet and hope to break it in this week since i am not working. Any help would be wonderful.

   • ANSWER:
     This is not the week to do this, but after the holidays, make Cranberry Chicken.

     Put raw skinless chicken legs and/or thighs in the crock pot along with one finely chopped onion. In a large bowl, mix one can of cranberry sauce (I prefer the berry kind, not the jelled, but that's up to you, they are both good!) with 2 tbsp dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp cloves, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp ginger. Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken, turn the pot on low and cook all day. Remove chicken to a platter, degrease the gravy, make a slurry of 1 tsp corn starch and 2 tbsp water and mix it in with the gravy. Turn pot on high and cook until gravy thickens. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes, it's really tasty!

     To lower the fat, you can use skinless, boneless chicken breasts, but they cook MUCH faster...if you cooked them all day it would taste like yummy shoe leather.

4. QUESTION:
   Any good slow cooker recipes for one person?
   I'm a college student and I got a small slow cooker for Christmas. I've been looking for recipes but it's been hard to find them for just one person. I was wondering if there were any sites for recipes for one person or if someone can send me some recipes. Thanks.

   • ANSWER:
     Here are a bunch of sites and recipes for the small slow cookers:
     http://members.tripod.com/~catbyd1/Crockette/C-etteRecipes.html
     http://www.nd.edu/~meiteljo/crockette.html

     Of course, you can always just refrigerate or freeze any leftover meat/etc (or turn into sandwiches, salads, stews, casseroles, soups, burritos, etc) when making larger portions, or you can fill the pot with veggies as well as meats so there will be less meat to eat up.

     HTH,

     Diane B.

5. QUESTION:
   Does anybody have any Slow Cooker Recipes?
   Does anybody know any slow cooker recipes to go with my new slow cooker? It is medium in size. I just got a slow cooker for Christmas and would love to know what to cook in it next week for Christmas. Thanks.
   Actually it did come with a recipe book but there are only a few I like in it.

   • ANSWER:
     depends on what you and your family likes, here are tons of recipes to browse
     http://www.recipegoldmine.com/crockpot/crockpot.html

6. QUESTION:
   Does anyone have any good slow cooker recipes/ideas?
   I've just been given a slow cooker (by my nan!), I've invited them to dinner to try it out, but I have no idea what to cook! Does anyone have any good recipes/ideas??

   Thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     Crockpot Beef Recipes
     http://www.thatsmyhome.com/slowcooker/beef.htm
     Crock Pot Pork Recipes
     http://www.thatsmyhome.com/slowcooker/pork.htm
     Crockpot Chicken Recipes
     http://www.thatsmyhome.com/slowcooker/poultry.htm
     Crock Pot and Slow Cooker Seafood Recipes
     http://www.thatsmyhome.com/slowcooker/seafood.htm
     Slow Cooker and Crock Pot Vegetable Recipes and Side Dishes
     http://www.thatsmyhome.com/slowcooker/vegetable.htm
     Crockpot Soup Recipes
     http://www.thatsmyhome.com/slowcooker/soups.htm
     Crock Pot Desserts
     http://www.thatsmyhome.com/slowcooker/desserts.htm
     Crock Pot Breakfast Recipes
     http://www.thatsmyhome.com/slowcooker/breakfast.htm

7. QUESTION:
   What are your favorite slow cooker recipes?
   I just bought my first slow cooker, and was just wonder what recipes anyone might recommend.

   • ANSWER:
     ground beef cooked and chopped.at salt n pepper.
     boil 2 bags of white rice.
     when both are done,mix them.
     take 4 bell peppers and core them,chop the top off of course.
     the stuff them with the mix.
     then add two large cans of hunts tomato sauce to the pot after the peppers are in(have and extra on hand because once the peppers are in there you want to submirge them) cook on medium for abouy 6-8 hours or untill the peppers are fork tender.

8. QUESTION:
   Is it possible to substitute tofu for chicken in slow cooker recipes?
   I see many slow cooker chicken recipes and the flavor in them sounds good, but is it possible to substitute tofu? Has anyone tried this? I am sure the cooking time would have to be reduced.

   • ANSWER:
     It should be fine. Just make sure to use extra firm tofu and maybe put it in the cooker near the end of cooking. It will still take on the flavours and will be less likely to fall apart. I don't think it would fall apart anyway, I've used it in many recipes

9. QUESTION:
   Anyone with good slow cooker recipes?
   I love having home-cooked meals every night, with as little effort as possible. I would love some slow-cooker (crock pot) hearty recipes. Thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     There's so many YUMMY recipes for it....try..

     1. Sweet and Sour Chicken

     2 stalks celery, chopped
     1 green pepper, thinly sliced
     1 onion, thinly sliced
     4 tablespoons tapioca, quick-cooking
     4 chicken breasts, deboned and chunked
     8 ounces pineapple chunks
     1/2 cup dark brown sugar or light brown sugar, packed
     2/3 cup pineapple juice
     4 tablespoons soy sauce or light soy sauce
     2 garlic cloves, crushed
     1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground (If you have fresh just dice a little and add it)

     CROCK POT: Put vegetables in bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle tapioca over vegetables. Place chicken next. Combine all other ingredients and Pour over chicken. Cover crock pot and turn to low and cook for 8-10 hours.
     OVEN: Put vegetables in bottom of a greased pan.
     Sprinkle vegetables with tapioca.
     Add chicken to pan.
     Combine all other ingredients. Pour over chicken.
     Cover pan tightly with foil.
     Bake in 300 deg. oven for 2 hours.
     The above are basic and easy to do.
     You can add the cherries or mandarin oranges for flavor and attractiveness.

     2. Chicken a la antoinette

     8 boneless chicken breasts
     2 tablespoons olive oil
     1 whole onion, chopped
     2 cups mushrooms, sliced
     1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato bisque
     1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
     1 cup red wine (beer will work too)
     1 pinch oregano
     1 pinch basil
     1 pinch salt
     1 pinch pepper

     Saute onions and mushrooms in olive oil.
     Add chicken.
     Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken mixture. Slow cook on top of stove for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
     Serve over Rice or Pasta.

     3. To Do for Roast

     1 beef roast, any kind
     1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dried brown gravy mix
     1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dried Italian salad dressing mix
     1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dried ranch dressing mix
     1/2 cup water

     Place beef roast in crock pot.
     Mix the dried mixes together in a bowl and sprinkle over the roast.
     Pour the water around the roast.
     Cook on low for 7-9 hours.

     Enjoy

10. QUESTION:
    Any slow cooker recipes, prefer Mexican or chicken recipes?
    I am looking for some good slow cooker recipes, also some chicken or pork slow cooker recipes, all will do, can anyone help me out???

    • ANSWER:
      Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
      NGREDIENTS

      * 1 onion, chopped
      * 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
      * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
      * 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
      * 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
      * 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
      * 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
      * 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
      * 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
      * shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
      * sour cream (optional)
      * crushed tortilla chips (optional)

      DIRECTIONS

      1. Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
      2. Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

      Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner
      NGREDIENTS

      * 6 medium red potatoes, cut into chunks
      * 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
      * 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
      * 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
      * 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
      * 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
      * 2 tablespoons mashed potato flakes (optional)

      DIRECTIONS

      1. Place potatoes and carrots in a slow cooker. Top with chicken. Combine the soups and garlic salt; pour over chicken. Cover an cook on low for 8 hours. To thicken if desired, stir potato flakes into the gravy and cook 30 minutes longer.

      Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole
      INGREDIENTS

      * 1 pound Hot Sausage
      * 3/4 cup cornmeal
      * 1 1/2 cups milk
      * 1 egg
      * 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
      * 1 cup frozen corn
      * 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
      * 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

      DIRECTIONS

      1. Spray interior of slow cooker with non-stick vegetable spray. In medium skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage until brown. Place sausage in slow cooker.
      2. In small bowl, combine cornmeal, milk and egg. Stir into sausage. Add tomatoes, corn and seasoning mix. Stir well. Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours. Top with cheese 5 minutes before serving. Recover to melt cheese.

11. QUESTION:
    i need good slow cooker recipes for 3 kids?
    I'm a single dad with 3 kids and need good slow cooker recipes i can start in the morning and serve at supper time after work. I often do chicken breasts and campbells chicken gravy, stew meat and campbells beef gravy, etc, but need some variety. especially looking for dishes with vegetables and meat so they can eat before I get home if necessary without requiring additional preparation.

    • ANSWER:
      I know how it is to be busy and having to feed a group! Here's a couple of my favorites, hope they work for you sweety

      Chili

      2 pounds lean round beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
      2 cloves garlic, minced
      2 cups chopped onions
      2 cups beef broth
      1 cup water
      2 cups canned tomatoes, not drained
      2 tablespoons chili powder
      1 teaspoon dried oregano
      1 teaspoon ground cumin
      1/2 teaspoon cayenne peppe
      4 cups cooked pinto beans

      Combine all ingredients except beans in your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours. Add beans and cook an additional 1-2 hours.

      Chicken Tortillas

      Meat from 1 whole chicken
      1 can cream of chicken soup
      1/2 cup green chili salsa
      2 tablespoon quick cooking tapioca
      1 medium onion, chopped
      1 1/2 cup grated cheese (try Monterey Jack)
      1 dozen corn tortillas
      Black olives

      Tear chicken into bite size pieces, mix with soup, chili, salsa and tapioca. Line bottom of crock pot with 3 corn tortillas, torn into bite size pieces. Add 1/3 of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the onion and 1/3 of the grated cheese. Repeat layers of tortillas topped with chicken mixture, onions and cheese. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.

      Garnish with sliced black olives.

      Chicken n Dumplings

      4 tablespoons butter
      1 tablespoon vegetable oil
      1 onion -- chopped
      3 pounds chicken parts -- cut up
      2 cups chicken broth
      2 stalks celery
      1 tablespoon minced parsley
      2 carrots -- peeled, sliced
      1 teaspoon black pepper
      Salt to taste
      1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
      1 cup dry white wine
      1 can refrigerated biscuits
      1/2 cup heavy cream
      2 tablespoons flour

      Directions:

      In a large skillet, brown onion in butter and oil just until tender, then brown chicken parts and place all in a 6-quart crockpot. Add remaining ingredients except heavy cream, flour and biscuits. Cook on high 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or on low 5 to 7 hours. When chicken is done, remove pieces to plate and let cool, then debone.

      While chicken is cooling, mix flour and cream together, then stir into crockpot. Open biscuits and cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Drop into crockpot and turn on high. These will need to cook about 30 minutes, until they are firm. Return chicken meat to crockpot after deboning and serve.

      Chicken Fajitas

      Ingredients:
      2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
      1 onion, thinly sliced
      1 red or green bell pepper, sliced
      2 teaspoons chili powder
      1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
      1/4 teaspoon salt
      1/2 cup chicken broth
      1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
      8 warm flour tortillas
      1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
      sour cream
      guacamole
      lettuce and tomato as desired

      Directions:

      Cut chicken into 1/2 inch diagonal strips. Place in crock pot. Top with onion, bell pepper, and lime.

      In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and broth. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until chicken is tender.

      Spoon several slices of chicken mixture with sauce into center of each warm tortilla. Fold over. Top with sour cream, guacamole, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.

      Mac n Cheese

      8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
      4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
      12 ounces evaporated milk
      1 1/2 cup milk
      2 eggs
      1 teaspoon salt
      1/2 teaspoon black pepper

      Directions:

      Combine the macaroni, 3 cups of the cheese, evaporated milk, milk, eggs, salt and pepper. Place in a greased crockpot. Top with remaining cheese. Cover; cook on low for 5-6 hours.

12. QUESTION:
    What are some good slow cooker recipes?
    I got a new slow cooker and amrunning out of ideas for it. Does anyone know of some quick and easy recipes?

    • ANSWER:
      First, there is nothing quick about a SLOW cooker! LOL!

      Second, web search slow cooker recipes and you'll find plenty of delicious recipes.

      Third, here's a recipe for Seasoned Short Ribs...

      Ingredients:

      1-1/2 cups tomato juice
      1/2 cup maple syrup
      1/4 cup chopped onion
      3 tablespoons cider vinegar
      1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
      1 tablespoon dijon mustard
      2 teaspoons mince garlic
      1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
      1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
      4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
      1 teaspoon ground pepper
      1 tablespoon cornstarch
      2 tablespoons cold water

      To cook:

      1 In a small bowl, combine first nine ingredients, set aside. Place ribs on broiling pan and sprinkle with pepper.

      2 Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Place ribs in slow cooker. and top with tomato juice mixture.

      3 Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.

      4 In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour off 1 cup cooking liquid into a sauce pan; skim fat. Bring to a boil; stir in cornstarch mixture. Return to a boil; cook while stirring for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over ribs.

13. QUESTION:
    I have just bought a slow cooker...any good recipes I should try?
    I will also have a look on the internet however I was wondering if anybody would like to share their favourite slow cooker recipes with me so I can try them!

    Thanks.

    PS Can you do roasts in a slow cooker?
    EDIT - You mean you can do roasts AND cakes...this is getting better and better...

    • ANSWER:
      Slow cookers are versitile. You can make stews, roasts, casseroles....
      I personally like the St. Patrick's Day boiled dinner:

      corned beef
      onion
      turnip
      carrot
      potatoes or a substitute if you make colcannon
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colcannon

      Another idea:
      beef stew
      seer small/medium chunks of beef in fry pan
      Put beef, onion, celery, carrot, peas, green beans, barley, water, garlic, salt and thyme into crock. [Feel free to add/substitute items that will flavor and complement this basic stew] Let cook on high for about 2 hours and on low for another 2-3. Stir as needed. The barley should thicken the stew as it finishes cooking.

14. QUESTION:
    i need some slow cooker recipes that are excellent?
    i want to know how to make different things in my slow cooker other than bbq. I have another recipe i am gonna try soon that's lemon chicken with broccoli. What about a roast with vegetables?? how would i do that and what are some others?

    • ANSWER:
      Well to do a roast with veg, just cut up your veg and put your meat and veg in the SC. You can brown the roast first as this will help retain the juices.
      I would recommend putting your piece of meat in the SC first followed by your veg, and depending on the size of your roast you may want to delay adding the vegies for a little bit.

      Other than that you can make so many wonderful things in a Slow Cooker. I have made my lasagne sauce in it. I have made Sweet and Sour Chicken, Satay Chicken (though the Satay was from a tin.), Apricot Chicken. And some delish stews and things.
      If all else fails just chuck some stuff in there and chances are it'll be pretty good.
      If you want anymore info you can email me, but here are some links to some websites that have helped me with my SC

      http://www.slowcookerrecipes.net.au/
      http://www.allforwomen.com.au/category/recipes/slow-cooker-recipes/
      http://www.thatsmyhome.com/slowcooker/
      http://southernfood.about.com/library/crock/blcpidx.htm
      http://au.dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Food_and_Drink/Cooking/Recipes/By_Preparation_Method/Crockpot/

15. QUESTION:
    What are your favorite SLOW-COOKER Recipes?
    Post any really good Slow-cooker recipes. Please keep the ingredient lists short. I am very busy and don't have time for anything complicated.

    • ANSWER:
      Here are some that are good. Hope they help!

      BBQ Slow cooker chicken-- eat as is or make sandwichs.

      INGREDIENTS
      1 (4 pound) whole chicken
      1 1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce

      DIRECTIONS
      Put chicken, legs up, into slow cooker. Pour sauce over and inside the chicken. Cover.
      Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low setting. It is not a good idea to check it, as steam escapes and it takes quite awhile to reheat.

      Chicken with Stuffing

      INGREDIENTS
      4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
      1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
      1 3/4 cups chicken broth
      1/2 cup butter or margarine
      1 (6 ounce) package corn bread stuffing mix

      DIRECTIONS
      Place chicken in a greased slow cooker. Top with soup. In a bowl, combine the water, butter and stuffing mix; spoon over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken juices run clear.

      Roast

      INGREDIENTS
      3 pounds rump roast
      2 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
      1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
      3 carrots, chopped
      1 onion chopped
      4 potatoes chopped
      salt & pepper

      DIRECTIONS
      Place rump roast in a slow cooker. Put in everything. Cook on LOW for about 8 hours.

      Beef and Beans

      INGREDIENTS
      1 1/2 pounds boneless round steak
      1 tablespoon prepared mustard
      2 tablespoon chili powder
      1 teaspoon salt
      1/4 teaspoon pepper
      4 garlic clove, minced
      2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
      1 medium onion, chopped
      1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
      1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
      Hot cooked rice

      DIRECTIONS
      Cut steak into thin strips. Combine mustard, chili powder, salt if desired, pepper and garlic in a bowl; add steak and toss to coat. Transfer to a slow cooker; add tomatoes, onion and bouillon. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir in beans; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve over rice.

16. QUESTION:
    Any good crock pot/ slow cooker recipes?
    Just bought a new slow cooker and need some good recipes or a good site where they have some.

    • ANSWER:
      All the major food companies (think: CampbellsKitchen.com , Pillsbury.com , BettyCrocker.com have over a thousand ways to use your crock pot.....I would peruse the instruction manual, and get cooking!!! You really can't screw up crock pot cooking.......Trust me, that's what I have novice cooks start with.....Enjoy, need some help, email me at my 360 profile page....

      Christopher

17. QUESTION:
    where can i get Slow cooker recipes?
    hi, where can i get slower cooker recipes for,
    what kind of things can you cook in them.

    thanks
    Thanks for all the infomaion so far, it great

    • ANSWER:
      Try these -
      http://www.slowcookerrecipes.org.uk/
      http://www.cookuk.co.uk/slow-cooker-recipes-index.htm
      http://www.slowcooker.org.uk/
      http://www.household-management.com/cookbook/Slow-Cooker.html

18. QUESTION:
    Need Slow Cooker Recipes for ground meat/turkey?
    I love using my crockpot but have been unable to find ground beef/turkey recipes where you DON'T have to cook the meat, etc. first. Maybe it's simply not possible or suggested to throw raw meat in the crockpot but if I can do it with chicken, why not ground meat? Most recipes of this type have noodles which also have to be pre-cooked. I mean really, if I have to pre-cook everything first why even bother with the slow cooker at all? So if anyone has any recipes to not have to pre-cook meat or anything else, please share. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Below are some recipes...
      But there are also many recipies for meatballs where you don't precook the meat.

      Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs
      INGREDIENTS
      1 1/2 pounds ground beef
      1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
      1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
      2 cloves garlic, minced
      1 medium yellow onion, chopped
      1 egg, beaten
      1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
      1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
      1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
      DIRECTIONS
      In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
      In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

      Lazy Golumbkis
      INGREDIENTS
      1 pound ground beef
      1 onion, diced
      1 cup uncooked white rice
      1 small head cabbage, shredded
      1 (28 ounce) can canned tomato sauce
      1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
      salt and pepper to taste
      DIRECTIONS
      In a slow cooker, combine ground beef, onion, rice and cabbage. Pour in tomato sauce. Season with parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well, and cook on low, for 6 to 8 hours.

      Barbecue Meatloaf
      INGREDIENTS:
      2 to 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
      1 can tomato soup, divided
      1 egg, slightly beaten
      1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
      2 tablespoons honey
      1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons
      Worcestershire sauce, divided
      2 tablespoons dried minced onions
      1/2 teaspoon salt
      1/4 teaspoon pepper
      1/2 cup water
      2 teaspoons prepared mustard
      2 tablespoons brown sugar
      PREPARATION:
      Combine ground chuck with half of the tomato soup, egg, crackers, honey, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, onions, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into a ball. Place a crinkled length of aluminum foil in the slow cooker/Crock Pot so the ends extend an inch or so out of the pot.
      Place the meatloaf in the pot (the foil will make it easier ro lift the meatloaf out and keep it out of the drippings).
      Combine remaining soup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, the water, mustard, and brown sugar. Whisk together and pour over the meat loaf. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
      Serves 4 to 6.

19. QUESTION:
    Slow cooker recipes or ideas?
    If I was going to cook sausages and vegetables with a tomato sauce or other sauce how long would I need to leave it to cook for in my slow cooker?

    Any other recipe ideas would be good too thanks
    Libbyami would that be on high or on low? I really have no idea so havn't use it yet. I still have around 4 hours till our dinner time and would like to test it out while I am home rather than try it on a day when I am working.

    • ANSWER:
      If you only have four hours, cook it on high!

20. QUESTION:
    Anyone have any good Slow cooker recipes?
    Anyone have any slow cooker or favorite crockpot meal recipes they'd like to share? We have one and it's about time I started using it. The kids are getting tired of the "usual".
    Thank you all.

    • ANSWER:
      Crockpot Chicken and Rice
      3 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
      2 cups uncooked instant rice (i use success rice)
      1 cup water
      1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
      or chicken breasts tenders
      1/2 tsp salt
      1/4 tsp. black pepper
      1/4 tsp. paprika
      1/2 c. diced celery
      Combine soup, rice and water in crockpot. Add chicken;
      sprinkle salt, pepper and paprika.
      Sprinkle celery over chicken. Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours
      or on high 3 to 4 hours.
      * or use 2 cans cr.of chicken and 1 can cr. of celery
      or 2 cans cr. of chicken and 1 can cr. of broccoli
      and add pkg of broccoli to last hour of cooking

      Pot Roast
      ingredients
      beef roast
      potatoes-peeled and cut into chunks
      baby carrots
      canned whole green beans-optional
      can of cream of mushroom
      lipton onion soup envelope
      soup can of water
      place roast in roasting pan, place veggies around roast, mix soups and water and pour over roast and veggies.
      Cook in a crock pot for 4-6 hours on low

      'Mama Can I Have More' Pork Chops-http://familycrockpotrecipes.com
      4 thick pork chops
      1 tbsp vegetable oil
      1 package taco mix
      1 (4oz) jar peach preserves
      2 (8oz) jars salsa
      Coat the pork chops with taco seasoning. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and saute' until brown; drain drippings. Pour 1/2 the peach preserves and 1/2 of the salso in the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the chops over the salsa. Add the remaining preserves and salsa and cook on Low for 5 hours. Serves 4.

      CHICKEN IN MUSHROOM GRAVY
      www.nancyskitchen.com
      3 whole chicken breasts, halved
      1/4 c. dry white wine or chicken broth
      1 can cream of chicken soup
      1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, sliced
      Salt & pepper
      Place chicken pieces in crock pot. Season with salt and pepper. Mix wine and soup. Pour over chicken. Add mushrooms. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or high 3 to 4 hours. Recipe may be doubled in 5-quart crock pot.

21. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have recommendations for a good slow cooker recipes book?
    I got a slow cooker for Christmas and am having trouble finding anything decent to make. i eat a lot of meat and like soups as well if that helps, but ill try almost anything if theres a good easy recipe

    • ANSWER:
      This is so good,but I make it on the stove top so you don't have to brown the beef first,but it is so much better this way.Beef Roast coated in a bit of flour & browned on all sides in olive oil in the pot first then add a bit of water,onions,carrots,potatoes,bell peppers,beef bullion,salt&pepper,1/4 cup cooking sherry,3 or 4 T.red wine vinegar and enough water to cover it all,I also like to add some stewed tomato's but my Husband doesn't like it quite so "tangy" so I leave them out for him.You might like some garlic in it too but I left it out the last time I made it and it's great both ways. I only know how to eye out the ingredients for a 4 quart pot with a lid and I bring it all to a boil,then simmer for 2 hrs. covered. Add a baked potato how you like it or put some potato chunks into the crock pot with all the other ingredients. I turn any left overs into a stew or a soup. Our 3 Sons love this meal in 1 pot as well as their Dad.Both our Daughters make it for their Husbands and they always love it too.

22. QUESTION:
    Good slow cooker recipes?
    Does anyone have good clowcooker recipes? I tried spaghetti sauce (that didn't turn out too well), but we usually do roast beef (which is delicious). I am wondering if anyone has any recipes for main meals with the slow cooker?

    • ANSWER:
      try this sauce
      Wickedly Good Spaghetti Sauce recipe
      3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
      1 small can tomato paste
      1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
      1 tablespoon oregano
      2 tablespoons sweet basil
      1 teaspoon granulated sugar
      1 small onion, minced
      Garlic, to taste
      1 1/2 pounds meat (Italian sausage, chicken, ground round,
      meatballs or a combination of any of these)
      1/4 cup red wine

      Brown the meat and discard the grease. If using Italian sausage, fry it for until well done.

      Place all of the other ingredients in a crock pot and set to HIGH. The tomato paste will need a lot of stirring for the first 10 minutes or so. Add the meat.

      After the sauce is boiling, turn the crock pot down to LOW and cook for 6 to 8 hours.

      Crockpot Chicken and Herb Dumplings recipe
      1 (3 pound) chicken
      Salt and pepper
      2 cloves garlic, minced
      1/4 teaspoon powdered marjoram
      1/4 teaspoon powdered thyme
      1 bay leaf
      1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
      1 cup dairy sour cream
      1 cup packaged biscuit mix
      1 tablespoon chopped parsley
      6 tablespoons milk
      10 small white onions

      Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, and place in crock pot. Insert cloves in one onion. Put all onions into pot. Add garlic, marjoram, thyme, bay leaf and wine. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.

      Remove bay leaf and cloves. Stir in sour cream. Increase heat to HIGH.

      Combine biscuit mix with parsley. Stir milk into biscuit mix until well moistened. Drop dumplings from teaspoon around edge of pot. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.

      Brisket of Beef in Tomato Onion Gravy recipe
      Source: Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes

      1/4 cup all-purpose flour
      1 (4- to 5-pound) beef brisket, trimmed
      1 (1 1/2 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
      1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
      1 (10 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
      1/4 cup beef stock or water
      2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
      2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
      Additional all-purpose flour (optional; see note below)

      Rub flour into brisket on both sides and place in crock pot.

      In a bowl, combine onion soup mix, peppercorns, tomato soup and beef stock. Pour mixture over brisket. Cover and cook on LOW for 12 hours or on HIGH for 6 hours, until beef is very tender. Transfer brisket to deep platter and slice thinly. Stir brown sugar and vinegar into sauce. Pour over sliced meat or pass separately in a sauceboat.

      NOTE: If you prefer a thicker gravy, keep cooked brisket warm and pour sauce into a saucepan. Place 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour in a small bowl. Add 1/4 cup hot cooking liquid, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring to thoroughly blend after each addition. Stir mixture into remaining sauce and cook, stirring, over medium heat until thickened. Pour over brisket and serve.

      Makes 8 to 10 servings.

23. QUESTION:
    slow cooker recipes please?
    any recipes with no beans, no peas and no chilli please??

    i have a new slow cooker and can't wait to try it out!

    • ANSWER:
      Cola Chicken

      1 family size package chicken wings
      2 cup catsup
      2 - 12oz. can cola (pepsi, coke, etc.)
      2- packages McCormicks Buffalo wings seasoning

      Put chicken in a non-stick pan.
      Mix together catsup and cola, seasoning….pour over chicken.
      Bring to a boil.
      Reduce heat…cover with lid..and cook 45 minutes.
      (turning chicken a few times, while cooking...to prevent from
      sticking to pan)
      Cook until the sauce becomes thick and adheres to the chicken.

      It turns into the most incredible BBQ sauce. Yummmm!

      I used the spices from a MILD (I don't care for "HOT") Buffalo
      Wings packet...(the kind you get to bake in the oven).....I thought it
      was really good.....(but you/I can't find a 'bad' way to fix chicken).

      This recipe is doubled…..for my husband and myself…I use ½ the ingredients.

      You can double…the double….and more as you like.

      BBQ Ribs

      Use the same method (Cola Chicken)….leave out McCormicks seasoning.

      Ribs & Chicken wings both good…..and……‘s I m p l e’…..to fix…!!

      Mushroom Chicken

      4 chicken breast
      1 can cream of mushroom soup
      water

      Mix a can of cream of mushroom soup with can of water.
      Place chicken in crock pot.
      Pour soup over chicken and cook on medium ....4-5 hours....or until desired doneness.

      Old Settler's Beans

      INGREDIENTS:

      1/2 lb. ground beef
      1/2 lb. bacon
      1 chopped onion

      Brown in skillet and drain excess grease.

      ADD:

      16 oz.can Red Kidney Beans (drained)
      24 oz. can Pork & Beans (drained)
      1/2 cup white sugar
      1/2 cup dark brown sugar
      1/4 cup Catsup
      2 TBLS. Molasses
      1/2 tsp. dry mustard

      Mix Thoroughly !

      Cook in a crock pot until...hot...hot...hot!

      Stuffed Peppers for 2
      (Can be doubled, tripled..etc.)

      Mix together:
      1/2 lb.Hamburger (or gr. turkey)
      a pkg. of onion soup mix
      3/4 of 1 small can tomato paste.
      1/2 cup rice

      Prepare peppers.....cut off top and take out seeds.

      Fill with meat mixture. Place in an oven proof dish/pan that has a lid.
      Place any extra meat mixture in bottom of pan or make a couple of patties & freeze for future use.

      Mix remaining tomato paste with can of tomatoes (crushed....diced...etc. whatever you want to use.)

      Pour tomatoe mixture around peppers, cover and bake in 375 degree oven for 1 hour.

      Serve with cornbread or garlic bread.

      POT ROAST
      Your choice of beef or pork(to fit crock-pot)
      1 pkg. dry Ranch dressing mix
      1 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix
      1 pkg. dry Brown Gravy mix
      1 cup water
      Put beef in pot.
      Mix together all the dry mixes….then add water …pour over meat and cover & cook on high 4-6 hours.
      Until meat is tender.
      The first time I made it I didn’t have the Italian Dressing mix….so I added a pkg. of Onion Soup Mix….I have to say I liked that better.
      If you use more water you might want to add more Brown Gravy mix….to make a thicker sauce. Was gonna add
      potatoes and carrots…but never got around to it.

      "Canned Soup".
      (My Way!)
      Whatever cans of veggies I have, that I like, in cabinet it goes in the pot.....along with all the juices in the cans.
      Cook on stove top or Crock pot.
      Enjoy!

      Canned:
      corn
      peas
      carrots
      gr.beans (any variety)
      lima beans
      wax beans
      tomato (any variety)
      potatoes (whole or sliced...or both whatever you like)

      You get the idea....lol.

      Also add a package of shredded cabbage (cole slaw mix).
      You can even add a package of onion soup mix.
      If it gets too dry and needs more liquids....add tomato juice...V-8...etc.

      "Corny Beanie Weenies."
      (from a country preacher in Mississippi…wife & 2 teenage sons)

      Mix one can of good baked beans
      We use a good sized can of beans (14-16 ounces, I think) and
      get a kind that we like (maybe with brown sugar, onion, and bacon).
      There are several kinds of good baked beans.

      and a package of Oscar Meier Weiners (all sliced up).

      with a can of whole kernel corn (drained)

      Any way, heat up these three ingredients, and serve with brown bread
      (maybe toasted ?) and a glass of milk.

      It doesn't get any easier than this, and is suprisingly good!

      Pattsywattsy notes:
      1.)Might put ingredients in a casserole dish and top with corn muffin mix.
      2.)Use a pound of cooked gr. beef or gr. turkey or cooked Jimmy Dean w/sage sausage or some smoked sausage.
      (Rename ….???)

      (This is another recipe I’ve not tried yet. Should adapt to crock pot)
      EASY BEEF STROGANOFF

      Ingredients:
      3/4 lb lean ground beef
      1 jar Heinz HomeStyle Savory Beef Gravy (12 oz Jar)
      1 can mushrooms, drained (7 oz can)
      1/2 cup sour cream
      4-6 cups hot cooked noodles
      salt & pepper, to taste

      Instructions:
      In a medium skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned and thoroughly cooked. Carefully drain liquids and return to stovetop. Stir in Gravy and mushrooms, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, until thoroughly combined. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately over hot noodles.

24. QUESTION:
    Do you have any healthy slow cooker recipes with vegtables, chicken, pork steaks and more?
    There are several of these types of recipes at www.slowcookerway.com. They are all healthy and lead to me losing almost 70 pounds. I am still looking for more ideas. What are your slow cooker healthy recipe ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      One of my go-to recipes:

      One pound of chicken breasts cut into large chunks
      One can of low-fat cream of mushroom soup
      3 Tablespoons of dijon mustard
      2 teaspoons of cornstarch
      Pepper to taste

      Place the chicken in the crock pot and season with poultry seasoning or seasoned salt. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl and then place on top of the chicken. Cook on low for about four hours. All you need with this is some fresh vegetables cut up on the side. Sometimes I serve the chicken over egg noodles.

25. QUESTION:
    What are some good crock pot/slow cooker recipes?
    My kids are involved in sports after school. They expect dinner when we walk in the door. What are some good ways to prepare meat/veggies in the crock pot or slow cooker?

    • ANSWER:
      Give this a try. It is broken down by meat or type of food, pretty easy to navigate.

26. QUESTION:
    Any good slow cooker recipes for chicken leg quarter & potatos & baby carrots?
    Any good slow cooker recipes for chicken leg quarter & potatos & baby carrots?
    i have never done a slow cooker recipe be for but i thought id give it a shot any good recipes?

    • ANSWER:
      Add in some celery, garlic and onions along with some chicken stock, fresh herbs like parsley rosemary and thyme and let it cook on low for 4-5 hours.

27. QUESTION:
    What are some easy simple boneless skinless chicken breast slow cooker recipes?
    Please keep in mind that a 21 month old will be eating this as well so no wine or spices to make it hot. or even pork tenderlion chops for in a slow cooker. Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Title: Golden Chicken and Noodles
      Categories: Poultry, Easy, Pasta, Crockpot
      Yield: 6 Servings

      6 Boneless skinless chicken
      -breast halves ( 1 1/2 lbs)
      2 cn (10 3/4 oz. each) condensed
      -broccoli cheese soup,
      -undiluted
      2 c Milk
      1 sm Onion, chopped
      1/2 To 1 tsp. salt, optional
      1/2 To 1 tsp. dried basil
      1/8 ts Pepper
      Hot cooked noodles

      Cut chicken pieces in half; place in a 5 qt. slow
      cooker. Combine the soup, milk, onion, salt if
      desired, basil and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover
      and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low;
      cover and cook 5-6 hours longer or until the meat
      juices run clear. Serve over noodles. Yield: 6
      servings.
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      Crockpot Lemon Chicken with Carrots
      Lemon and chicken are wonderful partners. Try this excellent crockpot recipe and serve it over hot rice or noodles to soak up all the sauce.
      Prep Time: 25 minutes
      Cook Time: 4 hours

      Ingredients:
      * 1/3 cup flour
      * 1 tsp. salt
      * 1/8 tsp. pepper
      * 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
      * 2 Tbsp. olive oil
      * 1 onion, chopped
      * 1 bag baby carrots
      * 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
      * 1/3 cup ketchup
      * 1/2 cup water
      * 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
      * 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
      * 6 oz. can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
      * 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
      * 3 Tbsp. water

      Preparation:
      Mix flour with salt and pepper in shallow dish. Coat chicken pieces in this mixture. Shake off excess and brown in olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Remove chicken and place on top of onion and carrots in a 3-4 quart crockpot.

      Mix the vinegar, ketchup, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, and lemonade concentrate in small bowl and pour into the skillet. Cook and stir, scraping to remove browned bits, until mixture comes to a boil. Pour sauce over chicken in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. When ready to serve, combine cornstarch and water in small bowl, mix well and stir into the sauce. Cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes until thickened. Serve with hot rice. 4 servings
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      Angel Chicken Recipe
      Serves/Makes: 6

      Ingredients:
      6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
      1/4 cup butter
      1 envelope (0.7-ounce) Italian salad dressing mix
      1 can (10 3/4-ounce size) condensed golden mushroom soup
      1/2 cup of cooking sherry
      1 tub (8-ounce size) cream cheese with chives and onion (or plain cream cheese)
      hot cooked angel-hair pasta
      snipped fresh chives, optional

      Directions:
      Place chicken in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart crockpot.

      In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the dry Italian salad dressing mix. Stir in mushroom soup, cooking sherry and cream cheese until combined.

      Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.

      Serve chicken and sauce over hot cooked pasta. Sprinkle with chives, if desired.
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      Super-easy slow cooker pork chop dinner

      4 servings

      I used 4 pork chops and 4 potatoes for this recipe because that's what fits well into my 4-quart slow cooker, and because we have four people in our family. You can easily adjust quantities of ingredients for smaller or larger crock pots/families.

      4 pork chops (1" thick seems to work best)
      4 potatoes, cut into chunks
      1/4 cup Italian dressing
      1/2 cup white wine (substitute vegetable broth, if desired)
      1 tsp. rosemary
      salt & pepper to taste

      Throw pork chops & potatoes into crock pot. Pour dressing & wine over top. Sprinkle with rosemary, salt & pepper. Cook on low all day (6-8 hours). Serve with your favorite veggies or a salad for a complete meal.
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28. QUESTION:
    Healthy chicken or turkey slow cooker recipes?
    Does anyone have any good, healthy slow cooker/ crock pot recipes or websites they can recommend? Ones with chicken or turkey, or even just vegetarian preferably please.
    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      There is tons of recipes for slow cooker recipes online. Check them out. Any can be changed to fit your diet. If it request oil make sure you use the healthy kinds and many times can use less. Some recipes you can add more veggies to cut calories and add more flavor. As you practice you will find it is easy to change most recipes to make them healthy. I made veggie soup last night of my own recipes and boy it was so good. I am very proud of myself. I even went to the store today to get more stew meat to be able to make it again this week.

29. QUESTION:
    Do you have any slow cooker recipes?
    I was just given a slow cooker/crock pot that is for 7+ people
    but it's just my husband and I.
    and I have never cooked with a slow cooker before so I don't know where to begin..
    Do you know of any good recipes for a slow cooker?

    • ANSWER:
      Here are some of the most popular crockpot recipes and many recipes with high ratings and positive reviews. Recipes include main dish pork, beef, and chicken recipes, vegetable recipes, and even a recipe for a caramel apple treat.

30. QUESTION:
    pork chop crockpot/slow cooker recipes please?
    also for some reason I have the urge to throw a couple of pork chops into the slow cooker, cover them in baked beans and cook for a few hours. Would this be nice?

    Any other recipes for chops in a slow cooker gratefully received. I have a bunch of chops I need to use up soon

    Thanks in advance
    Dont want to go to the store and I onlyhave salt, pepper mushrooms can tomatoes potatoes, sweetcorn garlic powder etc
    basic stuff

    • ANSWER:
      You can add almost anything to chops- but if you already have seasoned baked beans, I would layer the chops with whatever veggies you have, onions, muxhrooms, green peppers, would all work, and cover with the baked beans and barbecue sauce, some mustard, some catsup- and cook on low for 6 hours. Yum.

31. QUESTION:
    I need a GOOD slow Cooker recipes for pork chops?
    I have 6 boneless (thick) pork chops and want to make them for dinner. I have some errands to run this afternoon. I want to put them in the slow cooker before I leave. Any ideas??
    I forgot to mention, my 8 and 16 year old HATE mushrooms.

    • ANSWER:
      Ingredients:
      4 pork chops, about 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick
      2 teaspoons olive oil
      1 clove garlic, minced
      3 tablespoons soy sauce
      1/4 cup chicken broth
      2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
      dash cayenne pepper
      1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water to make smooth paste
      Preparation:
      Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add pork chops and sear until nicely browned on both sides. Transfer pork chops to crockpot. Add garlic to pan droppings and sauté until it begins to brown; stir in soy sauce, broth, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Stir to blend; bring just to a boil. Pour sauce over the chops. Cover and cook on low until pork chops are tender, about 6 to 7 hours. Stir in cornstarch and water mixture until well blended. Cover and cook about 20 minutes longer.
      Easy pork chops recipe serves 4.

32. QUESTION:
    Anyone have Boston Butt slow cooker Recipes??
    I have a new 6.5 quart slow cooker and a 6 pound boston butt. I am looking for a recipe that calls for about 8-9 hours of cooking so it will be ready when family arrives. I would appreciate all recipes especially unique ones. Thanks everyone

    • ANSWER:
      It's really great if you can brown the pork roast first in a heavy skillet - that adds a nice color and depth of flavor to your dish. After browning, place in your slow cooker, add a cup of veggie broth (or water, or beer), and some S&P. I also like to add a pinch of thyme and oregano, plus a bay leaf, and a crushed garlic clove. Cover and simmer on high for 5 hours, or low for 8 - the meat will be falling-apart tender when it's done, and the flavor is out of this world! You can also add some root veggies - carrots, turnips, parsnips, potatoes, onions - these are good to add about 1/2 way through the cooking time, so they don't get to mushy! Enjoy!

33. QUESTION:
    Looking for tried and true slow cooker recipes. What is your favorite recipe?
    Please include ingredients, instructions, and where you first came across this recipe. (Or whether it is your own creation.)

    I've invested in several crockpot cookbooks, but it seems there only a few recipes out of each one that is any good. So now I'm looking for road-tested, tried and true family-approved recipes, and would appreciate your help.

    Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      Shredded Beef Tacos

      -Throw one taco seasonings packet, two tablespoons of either sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, and one small can of diced green chiles into crock pot.
      -Stir.
      -add one 2.5'ish pound London Broil. (cut of beef)
      -spoon chile mixture over beef.
      -cook until the meat falls apart easily with a fork (about 8-10 hours).
      -Take beef out, spend about 30 seconds 'shredding' it with a fork or two.

      Serve with taco shells or tortillas, sour cream, package of grated cheese, chopped lettuce, salsa, whatever you like!

      I got it from a friend.... it is soooo YUMMY

      Crock pot Spanish Rice & Beef

      1 pound lean ground beef
      2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes w/ green chilies
      1 cup raw rice (NOT fast cooking)
      ½ c chopped green bell pepper
      1 envelope of taco seasoning
      Brown beef with chopped onion; drain.
      Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours.

      I got the original recipe from a Food Lion email but tweaked it and made it my own

34. QUESTION:
    What are some good slow cooker recipes for a group of 6?
    They're all in their mid to late 20s and like asian food. I'd like to find something that could have something easy made on the side like rice. A few of them eat a lot so if the recipe is for a larger number, that's great. It doesn't have to be asian, just something maybe that you've tried and it went over well. There are so many recipes, so I'm trying to narrow it down. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I slow cook roast (sirloin cut) in a slow cooker with a bottle of dark beer, a can of cola and a cup of beef broth. When done, I shred the meat and top with bbq sauce. Serve on rolls and either chips or baked french fries.

35. QUESTION:
    Trying to find good slow cooker beef stew recipes!?
    I had a recipe I got from here for a slow cooker recipe using Mr. Yoshida's sauce that was excellent. Layering the onions carrots etc in the pot and I can't find it...ANYONE have that recipe?

    • ANSWER:
      There's a really good recipe for Stew on my site below - it uses Guinness...

36. QUESTION:
    Where can I find Crock pot/Slow-cooker Recipes in Russian?
    Hello, I bought my grandmother a crock pot/slow-cooker and have been translating english recipes to her. I would like to either buy a book full of recipes for a crock pot or print them out from the internet. I have tried looking myself, but I keep running into pressure cooker recipes, which is not what I am looking for. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.nashakitchen.narod.ru/Kastruli/Slow_Cooker1.htm#
      http://cooking.ru/cats/Home_appliances/slowcooker/
      http://allrecipes.ru/recepty/medlennovarka-recepty.aspx

37. QUESTION:
    Who has good crock pot/ slow cooker recipes?
    Like many of you, I'm a working mom on a tight schedule. I love to cook, but some nights I'd love to just come home to dinner without stopping at the local fast food joint or other take-out solutions.

    I love coming home to the smells of dinner cooking but am running low on recipes for my crock pot.

    What are some good recipes that I can throw in the crock pot before I leave for work that will be done after about 9+ hours?

    • ANSWER:
      Cambell's soup has a slow cooker recipe book that is fantastic.

      My favorite and easy thing to make in the slow cooker is chicken tacos. Take about 4-6 chicken breast and a large jar of salsa (enough to cover the chicken) and that's it. My slow cooker has 4,8 and 10 hour settings. I find that any of them work. The chicken is easy to shred, just pop it into a taco shell with lettuce, cheese and tomatoes and you're done. I usually will heat up a can of beans and sometimes make Mexican rice. My husband love to make burritos out of the left overs.

38. QUESTION:
    What are your favourite slow cooker recipes?
    This question has been asked before but all the recipes given are for red meat.
    I cant eat red meat. so I am looking for Veggie or Chicken recipes.
    What is your best recipe?

    • ANSWER:
      hi

      chicken thighs
      red wine
      stock cube
      rosemary
      mixed herbs
      onions
      carrots or any veg you have

      leave to cook then about 39 mins before the end add rice to the pot

      gorgeous red wine chicken with rice

39. QUESTION:
    Any good vegetarian slow cooker recipes without tomatoes?
    I want to use my crock pot more but tomatoes are bothering my son. It's tough enough to find vegetarian recipes and nearly everything calls for tomatoes.

    • ANSWER:
      Cauliflower, Potato and Chickpea Curry

      Ingredients (use vegan versions):

      1 small to medium onion, chopped
      2 bulbs garlic, minced
      1/2 inch piece ginger, minced
      1/2 head cauliflower, separated into small florets
      1 medium potato, diced
      1 - 14 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
      3/4 cup coconut milk
      1 cup apple sauce, or to taste (optional)
      1 teaspoon cumin
      1 teaspoon curry
      1 teaspoon thyme
      1/2 teaspoon coriander
      1/2 teaspoon tumeric
      1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
      Salt and pepper, to taste
      Cilantro, optional, to garnish

      Directions:

      1) Boil water and steam or boil the potato and cauliflower.

      2) Set crock pot to low and add the chickpeas, spices, coconut milk, applesauce, and steamed potato and cauliflower.

      3) Saute the onion for five minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for two minutes. Add this mixture to the crock pot.

      4) You can eat this right away but I let mine sit in the crock pot for hours. If you want to eat it right away you don't need to use a crock pot.

      Instructions:

      Place all ingredients into a slow cooker or crock pot and cook on medium for 3 hours.

40. QUESTION:
    Good chicken slow cooker recipes?
    I've seen some really good recipes but nothing that really jumps out at me. I was thinking maybe something that is made with bacon as well. Any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      Oh yum; this recipe is so delicious. Bacon is wrapped around chicken breasts and cooked in your crockpot in a heavenly creamy sauce. Serve it with couscous to soak up the sauce.

      8 bacon slices
      8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
      2 (10 oz) cans roasted garlic cream of mushroom soup
      1 cup sour cream
      1/2 cup flour

      Wrap one slice of bacon around each boneless chicken breast and place in a 3-4 quart crockpot. In medium bowl, combine condensed soups, sour cream, and flour and mix with wire whisk to blend. Pour over chicken.
      Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken and bacon are thoroughly cooked. Serves 8

41. QUESTION:
    Is there a rule of thumb for converting slow cooker recipes to a pressure cooker?
    I just received a new digital pressure cooker.

    • ANSWER:
      for the best result, yes,, and ,any of your favorite recipes can be successfully adapted to the crock-pot or slow cooker if you follow a few simple rules. You'll find a basic time/temperature guide for converting recipes, go to www.cajuns-recipes.com. some do's and don'ts for specific ingredients and a few tips for making your slow cooker dishes more flavorful.

42. QUESTION:
    Chili slow cooker recipes?
    I want to make chilii using my new slow cooker. Anyone have any tips. I have ground turkey and a lot of dried pinto, white kidney, and garbanzo beans. Do I have to cook the beans before putting them in the slower cooker or can I put them in raw?

    • ANSWER:
      soak the beans overnight in water that covers them and put 1 tbsp baking soda in it. it'll make it so you don't have terrible gas from the fresh beans. then parboil the beans for 20 minutes until the skins start to wrinkle. now in the slow cooker you have to make sure there is plenty of fluid to cover the beans and so don't put in your thickening agents until the last hour or so. you'll be slow cooking your beans all day so put them in the morning and have chilli for supper. I find putting a really strong cup of coffee in with the beans makes for a delicious bite. so I would brown your turkey and put it in the pot with the beans and 1 diced onion. a diced green pepper, 4 garlic cloves minced, jalapeno peppers sliced to taste. salt and pepper to taste...a bit of sugar to mellow it out....cup coffee....sprinkle of cumin and oregano....2-4 tbsp chili powder, can of diced tomatoes. top up with water cook all day adding more water as needed near the end add tomato paste to thicken and then taste for saltiness and adjust seasonings accordingly. I never follow a recipe I just throw things together.

43. QUESTION:
    ANYONE HAVE ANY EASY DELICIOUS SLOW COOKER RECIPES?
    I LOVE MY SLOW COOKER - ANYONE GOT ANY GOOD EASY RECIPES?

    • ANSWER:
      I'm in love with the slow cooker too. I have developed several recipes --my own creations-- for my various food blogs. These are all created, tried and tested by me, not random links I've copied from the 'net.

      Here are some I think you'll love:

      * Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin for the Slow Cooker http://www.examiner.com/healthy-food-in-knoxville/jamaican-jerk-pork-tenderloin-recipe-for-the-slow-cooker

      * Slow Cooker French Provincial Chicken Stew http://www.examiner.com/healthy-food-in-knoxville/slow-cooker-provincial-chicken-stew-recipe

      * Classic Crock-Pot Manhattan Clam Chowder http://www.examiner.com/healthy-food-in-knoxville/real-manhattan-clam-chowder-recipe-uses-fresh-clams-and-your-crock-pot

      *Slow Cooker Herbed Potatoes and Carrots http://www.examiner.com/healthy-food-in-knoxville/slow-cooker-potatoes-and-carrots-with-rosemary-recipe

      *Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Turkey Stew http://www.examiner.com/healthy-food-in-knoxville/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-stew-with-turkey-sausage-recipe

      *Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup (This one is super-easy!) http://www.examiner.com/healthy-food-in-knoxville/easy-tortellini-soup-recipe-for-the-slow-cooker

      *Slow Cooker Yellow Squash Soup http://www.examiner.com/healthy-food-in-knoxville/ginger-and-curry-yellow-squash-soup-recipe

      And my favorite...

      Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes! http://www.examiner.com/healthy-food-in-knoxville/slow-cooker-baked-potatoes-cook-while-you-re-at-work

44. QUESTION:
    Slow cooker recipes?
    I have a slow cooker and used it once and would like to bring it out and use it again. Can you make bbq chicken in it, if so do u have a recipe? What are some other recipes for a crockpot/ slow cooker. Thank you in advance.
    nothing spicy please

    • ANSWER:
      sweet and sour keilbasa:
      6 tablespoons butter
      2 large onions, sliced
      1 cup packed brown sugar
      1/2 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
      3 tablespoons cider vinegar
      1 1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
      1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
      2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (optional)
      1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
      Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and optional pepper sauce. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
      Place sausage in a slow cooker with the sauce and onions. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. The longer it simmers the better! I'll serve this plain with crackers and toothpicks or over white rice with a little of the cooking sauce on top...

      Also:
      Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs
      4 pounds pork baby back ribs
      salt and pepper to taste
      2 cups ketchup
      1 cup chili sauce
      1/2 cup packed brown sugar
      4 tablespoons vinegar
      2 teaspoons dried oregano
      2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
      1 dash hot sauce
      Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
      Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking pan. Brown in oven 15 minutes. Turn over, and brown another 15 minutes; drain fat.
      In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat.
      Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender.

      That's basically all I use my slow-cooker for...oh, unless I make a pasta sauce, but i usually do that on the stove top...
      Enjoy!

45. QUESTION:
    I have a smaller (3 1/2 qt.) crockpot, and small family. What are your favorite slow cooker recipes?
    Keep in mind, the whole purpose of the slow cooker for me is to save precious time. Thank you in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      Cranberry Pork roast. One 3 to 5 lb pork roast. one can of whole berry cranberries.
      Brown roast in a pan, use as little oil as possible. Put roast in crock and pour the berries over ( you can add a couple of good shakes of cinnamon for a more exotic flavor) and cook on low 8 hours. The berry sauce may be thickened and served with the meat.
      I just boil taters, and serve frozen mixed vegetables with this.

46. QUESTION:
    Single person wants easy slow cooker recipes?
    Cooking for one and have smaller size slow cooker. I think it,s approximately 4 quart size. Looking for simple but good recipes I can make. Open minded to suggestions. Thank you

    • ANSWER:
      BBQ Pork for Sandwiches --

      INGREDIENTS
      1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
      3 pounds boneless pork ribs
      1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

      DIRECTIONS
      Pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless pork ribs. Cook on High heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. Remove meat, and shred with two forks. It will seem that it's not working right away, but it will.
      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer the shredded pork to a Dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce.
      Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.

      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

      Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast --

      INGREDIENTS
      2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
      1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
      1 1/4 cups water
      3 pounds pot roast

      DIRECTIONS
      In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. Place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
      Cook on High setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

      Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff --

      INGREDIENTS
      1 pound cubed beef stew meat
      1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
      1/2 cup chopped onion
      1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
      1/4 cup water
      4 ounces cream cheese

      DIRECTIONS
      In a slow cooker, combine the meat, soup, onion, Worcestershire sauce and water.
      Cook on Low setting for 8 hours, or on High setting for about 5 hours. Stir in cream cheese just before serving.

      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

      Slow Cooker Pepper Steak --

      INGREDIENTS
      2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
      garlic powder to taste
      3 tablespoons vegetable oil
      1 cube beef bouillon
      1/4 cup hot water
      1 tablespoon cornstarch
      1/2 cup chopped onion
      2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
      1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
      3 tablespoons soy sauce
      1 teaspoon white sugar
      1 teaspoon salt

      DIRECTIONS
      Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. Transfer to a slow cooker.
      Mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the slow cooker with meat. Stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
      Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

47. QUESTION:
    Slow cooker bread pudding/hot cereal recipes please!?
    Hi!
    I have a mini 2 qt slow cooker, and I would love to make some bread pudding, and hot cereals with it.
    Can you give me easy recipes my 5 yr old son can help me throw together in there? I have a big bag of rolled quick cook oats my grama gave me, could those be used in a slow cooker? Also have a large bag of granola, which I would like to incorporate into a slow cooker recipe of hot cereal...
    I am looking for basic recipes, just something for my son and I to have for breakfast some mornings, or for a treat... thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Bread Pudding

      Ingredients:
      5 eggs, beaten
      3 1/2 cups milk
      2 teaspoons vanilla
      2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
      1/2 teaspoon salt
      6 cups plain bread crumbs (or more to make mixture as thick as cooked .. oatmeal when mixed with all ingredients)
      3/4 cup packed brown sugar
      1 Tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
      1/2 cup raisins (optional)
      One mashed or sliced banana (optional)

      Prep:
      Mix all ingredients together until bread crumbs are thoroughly wet, and mixture is smooth like thick oatmeal. Place mixture in a WELL greased slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cook on high for 4-5 hours,or until a knife stuck in middle of the "pudding" comes out fairly clean.

      NOTE: For the last 1/2 hour of cooking, lift the lid a "crack" by putting a spoon or fork between it and the pot, to let the excess moisture escape; otherwise you will have a clear liquid all around the bread pudding.

      Bread pudding should rise slightly like a cake while cooking, and be smooth on top. It should be fairly solid when done, like a very moist chewy brownie, or perhaps like a dense souffle.

48. QUESTION:
    Has anyone got any simple slow cooker recipes?
    Since having my baby I have used my slow cooker lots, I am fed up of the same thing, I make:

    Sausage casserole
    Chicken Casserole
    Beef Casserole
    Bolognaise
    Shephards Pie

    What else can I make? Bare in mind, I want something quick and easy to make.

    • ANSWER:
      Beef Burgandy

      Slice an onion aand put in bottom of Crock pot
      Place beef roast on top
      Mix together:
      1 can cream of mushroom soup
      1 can cream of celery soup
      1 package dry onion soup mix
      1 cup red wine (or beef stock)
      Pour over the roast
      Cook on low for 6-8 hours

49. QUESTION:
    Anyone know of any "Crock-pot" or Slow-cooker recipes or links?
    I received a two quart slowcooker over the holidays and need healthy, lowfat recipes to experiment with, thank you.
    Thank you, to everyone that took the time to help me.
    -Kevin82

    • ANSWER:
      A 2-qt slow cooker is pretty small .. it's best for hots dips or sauces. Here's a great website with a TON of recipes.

      http://southernfood.about.com/library/crock/blcpidx.htm

50. QUESTION:
    What aresome of your favorite slow-cooker recipes?
    Got a new 7 qt crock pot today and I'm wanting some new recipes!

    • ANSWER:
      Steak & Kidney Stew, Crock Pot/Slow Cooker
      2 large carrots, peeled and diced
      2 onions, peeled and sliced
      3 garlic cloves, sliced
      4 lambs kidneys
      500 g stewing beef, cubed
      1/4 cup all-purpose flour, to coat the steak & kidney before cooking
      1 cup red wine, the type you like to drink
      2 beef bouillon cubes, Oxo
      1/2 cup water, boiling
      1 tablespoon tomato puree
      1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
      1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
      1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
      1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
      2 teaspoons cornstarch, too thicken at the end of cooking
      1 Switch your crock pot/slow cooker on to warm-up. 2 Peel and slice the carrots, onions and garlic. 3 Place vegetables in the bottom of the crock pot/slow cooker, replace lid while you work on the meat. 4 Remove skin from the kidneys if there is any. Cut into as big or small pieces that you like, set aside. 5 Cut the steak into 1 inch cubes, place in a zip-lock bag with the kidneys and 1/4 cup of all purpose flour, close the bag leaving some air in it and shake well to coat the meat. Remove meat from the bag and place on top of the vegetables in the crock pot/slow cooker. Replace lid. 6 In a jug place the 1 cup of wine, 1/2 cup of boiling water, 2 oxo cubes, 1 tbsp tomato puree, soy sauce and mix well. Pour over the ingredients in the crock pot/slow cooker. 7 Sprinkle chili flakes and rosemary on top of stew. Add as much black pepper as you like. 8 Cook on low all day or until the meat and vegetables are tender. 9 I have not added salt because of the stock cubes & soy sauce, but you can if liked. 10 When cooked. Check that the stew is as thick as you like it. If not mix the 2 tsp of cornflour with 2 tsp cold water. Turn the crock pot/slow cooker to high and stir in the cornflour, a little at a time, stirring and checking that it is as thick as you want the stew to be. You don't need to add all the cornflour if it's how you want the stew. 11 Serve with boiled potatoes and steamed broccoli or any vegetables you like. 12 Note: You might like to add frozen peas in the last 5 minutes.
      http://www.food.com/recipe/steak-kidney-stew-crock-pot-slow-cooker-262407