For all of you "crock potters" what are your fav dishes to make in the crock pot?!
I need some new ideas!. We don't eat any meat (except chickn but rarely)!.!.so anything without meats would be great!. Or even any sites!.!.ThanksWww@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Cool, you are a inked mommy too :D
I have recently been searching for great crock pot recipes myself and found an awesome website!. Just type crock pot into the search bar and have a look (you may be able to narrow your search down to vegetarian, I am not sure)!.
Try this: http://www!.recipezaar!.com/
I just searched for crock pot vegetarian and got this:
http://www!.recipezaar!.com/recipes!.php!?s_!.!.!.
Good luck!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have recently been searching for great crock pot recipes myself and found an awesome website!. Just type crock pot into the search bar and have a look (you may be able to narrow your search down to vegetarian, I am not sure)!.
Try this: http://www!.recipezaar!.com/
I just searched for crock pot vegetarian and got this:
http://www!.recipezaar!.com/recipes!.php!?s_!.!.!.
Good luck!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I love cooking rice in the crock pot!. It takes between 30 minutes -2 hours depending on how much rice, but it is so effortless!. We can start the rice then add any veggies to it near the end of cooking, then add any sauces to before eating!.
Another favorite is stew, but I'm sure you've worked that one a lot!. Taco soup is also easy to make in a crock pot!. I make spanish rice in the crock pot, then when it is done add tomato soup, beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and anything else that needs to be added!. It only takes 15 minutes or so for everything to heat through!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Another favorite is stew, but I'm sure you've worked that one a lot!. Taco soup is also easy to make in a crock pot!. I make spanish rice in the crock pot, then when it is done add tomato soup, beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and anything else that needs to be added!. It only takes 15 minutes or so for everything to heat through!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Marinara sauce that can be made into a meatless or meat choice!.
2 large cans tomatoes (diced or crushed depending on your preferences!.
1 small can tomato paste
2 tbsp Basil
2 tbsp Oregano
2 garlic cloves or 1 tbsp garlic powder, salt, or equivelent!.
2 tbsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
All spices can be adjusted to your taste!.
Throw it all in the crock and cook on low then serve with noodles!. You can add chicken breast, sausage (boca works), or meatballs!. I usually do skinless boneless chicken breast and throw some mozarella cheese on right before serving!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
2 large cans tomatoes (diced or crushed depending on your preferences!.
1 small can tomato paste
2 tbsp Basil
2 tbsp Oregano
2 garlic cloves or 1 tbsp garlic powder, salt, or equivelent!.
2 tbsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
All spices can be adjusted to your taste!.
Throw it all in the crock and cook on low then serve with noodles!. You can add chicken breast, sausage (boca works), or meatballs!. I usually do skinless boneless chicken breast and throw some mozarella cheese on right before serving!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Chicken with potatoes, onions, carrots and seasonings is my favorite!. However, no chicken!? Rice, cream mushroom, cream of celery, onions, seasoning, when almost cooked, add broccoli, last cheese!. This is a great casserole dish but you cook it differently!. Apples, Cinnamon after cooked add butter!. Green beans & irish potatoes, seasonings, after cooked spread greated cheese if you like!. You can cook cabbages, (add bacon!?)!. Any combination of vegs!. seasons with or without cheese!. Squash can be added to your vegs!. but cooks much quicker!. Put it in last!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Minestrone
Makes 6 servings
This is a hearty vegetarian version of the classic Italian soup!.
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 14-ounce container firm tofu, cut into 1/2" cubes
1/4 cup red wine
6 cups water
1 14 1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes
2 cups cabbage, chopped
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1 8 1/2-ounce can kidney beans
1 8 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1!. In a large stockpot melt the butter then add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until tender!. Add the garlic and tofu and sauté until everything starts to brown!.
2!. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil!. Reduce heat and simmer for 90 minutes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Makes 6 servings
This is a hearty vegetarian version of the classic Italian soup!.
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 14-ounce container firm tofu, cut into 1/2" cubes
1/4 cup red wine
6 cups water
1 14 1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes
2 cups cabbage, chopped
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1 8 1/2-ounce can kidney beans
1 8 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1!. In a large stockpot melt the butter then add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until tender!. Add the garlic and tofu and sauté until everything starts to brown!.
2!. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil!. Reduce heat and simmer for 90 minutes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Simple and Delicious!
Crockpot Chicken Stroganoff
Ingredients
6 Boneless Chicken Breasts
16 oz Sour cream
1 cn Cream of Mushroom soup
1 pk Onion Soup mix, Lipton's
Instructions
Mix all together and put into crockpot!. Cook on low for 4 -6 hours!. Or until chicken is tender!. Serve over cooked noodles or rice
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Put diced polish sausage, frozen hash browns (cubed or shredded), one can of cheddar cheese soup, one can of evaporated milk and some onion and spices of your choice into your crock pot!. I double this and it just fits into my big crock!. Cook for several hours on high or all day on low, stirring occasionally!. It is creamy and delicious
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Garlic Smashed Potatoes-
3 lbs!. small red potatoes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chive and onion cream cheese spread
1/2 - 3/4 cup milk
Cut potatoes into halves or quarters-just make them all similar size pieces! Place in crock-pot!. Add garlic, salt, water and oil and make sure potatoes are coated!.
Cover and cook on high 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 hours, until potatoes are tender!.
Use a fork or potato masher to mash potatoes and add garlic!. Stir in the cream cheese spread and blend well!. Stir in enough milk for soft serving consistency and either serve immediately, or cover and hold in the crock-pot on low for up to 2 hours
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Crock Pot Pot Pie:
6? hours 15 min prep
2 pot pies
3-4 boneless chicken breasts
2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
4 medium potatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots
1 small onion, diced
italian seasoning mix
garlic
ground pepper
paprika
2 (7 ounce) packages Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1!. Combine chicken, soup, milk, potatoes, onions and spices in crock pot!.
2!. Cook on low for 6 Hours!.
3!. Add package of peas and carrots- cook for 10 minutes longer!.
4!. Transfer to pie plate!.
5!. Cover with crescent rolls!.
6!. Bake according to crescent roll's package!.
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Easy ribs- Broil country style ribs to brown!. Cut into serving size pieces!. Place in crockpot with a bottle of bbq sauce and a cut up union!.
Cut up a kielbasa or two into serving size pieces!. Add ketchup, mustard brown sugar and a little worcestershire sauce!.
Both recipes- 4hrs high or 8hrs lowWww@FoodAQ@Com
Crockpot Chicken Stroganoff
Ingredients
6 Boneless Chicken Breasts
16 oz Sour cream
1 cn Cream of Mushroom soup
1 pk Onion Soup mix, Lipton's
Instructions
Mix all together and put into crockpot!. Cook on low for 4 -6 hours!. Or until chicken is tender!. Serve over cooked noodles or rice
---------
Put diced polish sausage, frozen hash browns (cubed or shredded), one can of cheddar cheese soup, one can of evaporated milk and some onion and spices of your choice into your crock pot!. I double this and it just fits into my big crock!. Cook for several hours on high or all day on low, stirring occasionally!. It is creamy and delicious
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Garlic Smashed Potatoes-
3 lbs!. small red potatoes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chive and onion cream cheese spread
1/2 - 3/4 cup milk
Cut potatoes into halves or quarters-just make them all similar size pieces! Place in crock-pot!. Add garlic, salt, water and oil and make sure potatoes are coated!.
Cover and cook on high 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 hours, until potatoes are tender!.
Use a fork or potato masher to mash potatoes and add garlic!. Stir in the cream cheese spread and blend well!. Stir in enough milk for soft serving consistency and either serve immediately, or cover and hold in the crock-pot on low for up to 2 hours
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Crock Pot Pot Pie:
6? hours 15 min prep
2 pot pies
3-4 boneless chicken breasts
2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
4 medium potatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots
1 small onion, diced
italian seasoning mix
garlic
ground pepper
paprika
2 (7 ounce) packages Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1!. Combine chicken, soup, milk, potatoes, onions and spices in crock pot!.
2!. Cook on low for 6 Hours!.
3!. Add package of peas and carrots- cook for 10 minutes longer!.
4!. Transfer to pie plate!.
5!. Cover with crescent rolls!.
6!. Bake according to crescent roll's package!.
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Easy ribs- Broil country style ribs to brown!. Cut into serving size pieces!. Place in crockpot with a bottle of bbq sauce and a cut up union!.
Cut up a kielbasa or two into serving size pieces!. Add ketchup, mustard brown sugar and a little worcestershire sauce!.
Both recipes- 4hrs high or 8hrs lowWww@FoodAQ@Com
Beef Stew! Sorry!.!.!.I don't know what you'd put in a crock pot that doesnt have meat in itWww@FoodAQ@Com
You might find something here you can use:
COLA CHICKEN
(And more variations of recipe)
(My favorite: Wings or Ribs)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup catsup
1 12oz!. can cola (pepsi, coke, etc!.)
Put chicken in a non-stick pan!.
Mix together catsup and cola, pour over chicken!.
Bring to a boil!. Cover, reduce heat and cook 45 minutes!.
(turning chicken a few times, while cooking!.!.!.to prevent from
sticking to pan)
Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to cook until the sauce
becomes thick and adheres to the chicken!.
It turns into the most incredible BBQ sauce!. Yummmm!
You can double the recipe and use more pieces of
chicken!.!.!.!.wings!.!.!.would be ideal!.!.!.add some hot
sauce!.!.!.!.presto "Hot
Wings"!
I have used Ribs, just as good!.
I tried this recipe with 'meatballs'!.!.!.!.was equally
as good!.!.!.served over rice!.
I found another variation!.!.!.!.!.omit the catsup and add a small
jar of Salsa (any variety)!.
I have tried using Salsa (omitting the catsup!.!.!.!.not)!.
You'd think a recipe with only '3' ingredients couldn't be
messed up!.!.!.!.wouldn't you!?!?
Well!.!.!.while I was preparing to fix the 'Cola Chicken' recipe
using Salsa!.!.!.!.!.I was also trying to carry on a conversation with my
husband!.!.!.(just proves!.!.!.I can't do two things at once)!.!.!.!.mixed
Salsa & Catsup (before I realized I was supposed to leave out
the catsup) & Cola!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.still turned out really tasty (to me)!.!.!.might
be a little sweeter than some of you like!.
I fixed chicken wings, (using the above recipe)
but!.!.!.I added 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)!.
Finally!.!.!.!.!! I fixed the 'SALSA' chicken!.!.!.!.!.!.that's good , too!.
Another (bright)idea!.!.!.!.!.I thought of trying!.!.!.!.!.!.replace the
catsup with a bottle of Shrimp Cocktail Sauce!.!.!.and add a bag of (pop corn) shrimp!.!.!.!.!.!
Fixed the shrimp with cocktail sauce!.!.!.!.!.!.eh!.!.!.wasn't all that
great!.!.!.was OK!.!.!.probably won't be fixing it again!.
also tried beef stew cuts!.!.!.!.!.!.that was pretty good!.!.!.!.!.I can see
myself making this again!.
Served both over rice!.!.!.!.!.think the stew cuts would have been just as
good over noodles!.
How about using the little cocktail wieners/sausages!?
Gonna try some butterfly cut pork chops…!.boneless pork chops…!.!.pork steak!.
How about Vienna Sausages !?!? Ummm!
"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!.
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!.netWww@FoodAQ@Com
COLA CHICKEN
(And more variations of recipe)
(My favorite: Wings or Ribs)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup catsup
1 12oz!. can cola (pepsi, coke, etc!.)
Put chicken in a non-stick pan!.
Mix together catsup and cola, pour over chicken!.
Bring to a boil!. Cover, reduce heat and cook 45 minutes!.
(turning chicken a few times, while cooking!.!.!.to prevent from
sticking to pan)
Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to cook until the sauce
becomes thick and adheres to the chicken!.
It turns into the most incredible BBQ sauce!. Yummmm!
You can double the recipe and use more pieces of
chicken!.!.!.!.wings!.!.!.would be ideal!.!.!.add some hot
sauce!.!.!.!.presto "Hot
Wings"!
I have used Ribs, just as good!.
I tried this recipe with 'meatballs'!.!.!.!.was equally
as good!.!.!.served over rice!.
I found another variation!.!.!.!.!.omit the catsup and add a small
jar of Salsa (any variety)!.
I have tried using Salsa (omitting the catsup!.!.!.!.not)!.
You'd think a recipe with only '3' ingredients couldn't be
messed up!.!.!.!.wouldn't you!?!?
Well!.!.!.while I was preparing to fix the 'Cola Chicken' recipe
using Salsa!.!.!.!.!.I was also trying to carry on a conversation with my
husband!.!.!.(just proves!.!.!.I can't do two things at once)!.!.!.!.mixed
Salsa & Catsup (before I realized I was supposed to leave out
the catsup) & Cola!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.still turned out really tasty (to me)!.!.!.might
be a little sweeter than some of you like!.
I fixed chicken wings, (using the above recipe)
but!.!.!.I added 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)!.
Finally!.!.!.!.!! I fixed the 'SALSA' chicken!.!.!.!.!.!.that's good , too!.
Another (bright)idea!.!.!.!.!.I thought of trying!.!.!.!.!.!.replace the
catsup with a bottle of Shrimp Cocktail Sauce!.!.!.and add a bag of (pop corn) shrimp!.!.!.!.!.!
Fixed the shrimp with cocktail sauce!.!.!.!.!.!.eh!.!.!.wasn't all that
great!.!.!.was OK!.!.!.probably won't be fixing it again!.
also tried beef stew cuts!.!.!.!.!.!.that was pretty good!.!.!.!.!.I can see
myself making this again!.
Served both over rice!.!.!.!.!.think the stew cuts would have been just as
good over noodles!.
How about using the little cocktail wieners/sausages!?
Gonna try some butterfly cut pork chops…!.boneless pork chops…!.!.pork steak!.
How about Vienna Sausages !?!? Ummm!
"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!.
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!.netWww@FoodAQ@Com