Slow Cooker Ideas & Recipes

[TMW]

I am one of the very few left in this world who does not own a slow cooker/crockpot. GASP! I've been seriously thinking of getting one, so I'm hoping for some ideas and/or recipes.

[Mac]

It was my new discovery last winter and I love it. Unfortunately I never use it during the week like a lot of my friends do. I run out of the house too early to set it up. I use it pretty much every Sunday during the winter. I'll pull together some of my recipes to share. Today I'm making (for the first time) Moroccan Tangine Chicken.

The one I bought last winter has a timer but not a set and auto-start. Got it at Target on sale for about $39.

[UHadMeAtWooHoo]

Great topic! My boss at Kevin's uses them all winter long. One of her best results was the day after St. Patty's Day soup. She just threw in all the corn beef scraps,cabbage,all the veggies,etc. and slow cooked it all day. It came out amazingly good!

Here's a website for you to browse-makes me want to start cooking right now

http://slowandsimple.com

I would recommend if you get one to go for the big crowd sized one. I have a smaller one, and it's not really big enough for leftovers or more than a couple of people. If you get the big one you can freeze leftovers for another time.

I know there are lots of good tailgating football season recipes floating around for slow cookers-try SuperBowl recipe searches.

[dg90001]

Laurie, I only got one about 2 years ago. I would recommend getting one.

A friend of mine has an awesome slow cooker Pulled Pork recipe. I don't have it since I go there when she makes it.

I'll ask her for it.

[Mac]

This is one of our favorites. I make it with garlic mashed potatoes.

Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs
Prep: 20 Minutes
Cook: 11 to 12 hours (low) or 5-1/2 to 6 hours (high)

5 pounds beef short ribs
1 14-ounce can beef broth
1 12-ounce can dark beer
1 medium onion cut into thin wedges
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Place ribs in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add broth, beer, onion, molasses, vinegar, thyme, hot pepper sauce, and salt.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat settling for 11 to 12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5-1/2 to 6 hours.

3. Using slotted spoon, transfer ribs to platter; cover to keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Serve liquid on the side for dipping. If desired, serve ribs with mashes potatoes and garnish with thyme leaves. makes 4 to 6 servings.

[Mac]

Last Sunday's great find!

Fork-Tender Pot Roast
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 10 to 12 hours (low) or 5 to 6 hours (high)

1 2-1/2 to 3 pound boneless beef chuck pot roast
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot (2 medium)
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 large)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, crushed
1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoning, crushed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt

1. In a 3-1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker, combine carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Top with beef. In a medium bowl, combine broth, wine, tapioca, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, garlic powder, pepper, dry mustard, paprika, and salt. Pour over beef in cooker/

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high-heat for 5 to 6 hours.

3. To serve, transfer beef to a serving platter. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon. Remove and discard bay leaf. Skim fat from remaining sauce; drizzle sauce over beef and vegetables. If desired, serve with mashed potatoes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

[keb]

Guess you could do Chicken Pala in a slow cooker.

[Mac]

(11-14-2010 12:16 PM)keb Wrote:  Guess you could do Chicken Pala in a slow cooker.

Guess you could. You need to give us all the recipe.

[UHadMeAtWooHoo]

(11-14-2010 12:16 PM)keb Wrote:  Guess you could do Chicken Pala in a slow cooker.

Almost lost my coffee classic

[UHadMeAtWooHoo]

Here's a dip recipe that sounds really good:

This easy artichoke dip recipe is made in the slow cooker, with cheese, artichokes, milk, chopped roasted red pepper, and seasonings.
Ingredients:

* 8 ounces process American cheese (Velveeta)
* 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) cream of mushroom soup, regular or reduced fat
* 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1/4 cup evaporated milk
* 1 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/3 cup chopped roasted red pepper
* 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 2 to 3 hours, until melted. Stir well and serve with assorted crackers, bread cubes, or chips.Combine with hot cooked pasta for a very tasty meal.