tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post115150226745801595..comments2023-11-03T06:08:00.297-07:00Comments on Maggie's Madcap Life: Works for me WednesdayMaggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17929313033270922183noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151667643714464772006-06-30T04:40:00.000-07:002006-06-30T04:40:00.000-07:00I totally use the recipe that Julie does for the b...I totally use the recipe that Julie does for the beef roast w/cream of soup. Just remember, the fat winds up in the yummy gravy, so cut off any big old chunks that are obvious before you throw the roast in. I usually chunk up a bunch of carrots and throw them on top to cook all day as well.<BR/><BR/>The other day I tried something that worked pretty good-a noodle bake in the crockpot. Now, normally I like my pasta to be al-dente-this came out with the consistency of a caffeteria lunch. But it still tasted good and couldn't have been easier.<BR/><BR/>I took approx 3 or 4 cups of DRY spiral pasta and threw it in the crockpot. Then I added in a 26 oz bottle of prepared spaghetti sauce. Then I filled the spaghetti sauce bottle about 1/2 way with water and mixed that in. I nuked 2 italian sausages that I had in the freezer and then cut them into the pot with a pair of scissors so they were fairly small chunks. Lastly I mixed in about 2/3 cup of cottage cheese I had in the fridge.<BR/><BR/>Threw it on low for the day and let it go. The pasta was a bit mushy, and I would use maybe half again as much sauce next time, but it was ready instantaneously upon walking in the door (I know, boiling up pasta and heating sauce doesn't take that long, but hey-this is even faster)Jenn @ Frugal Upstatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11737088723989230434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151598441078259622006-06-29T09:27:00.000-07:002006-06-29T09:27:00.000-07:00I have some super easy ones....and I don't like th...I have some super easy ones....and I don't like the ones that have to have ingredients added at the last minute. <BR/><BR/>All of these can be done with frozen meat (and prolly should if they will stay ten hours.)<BR/><BR/>Pot Roast-add package of lipton onion soup mix. If you need a little more flavor add a cup of Italian dressing.<BR/><BR/>BBQ Ribs - (buy the seperate boneless kinds in pork or beef) Add a bottle of Lawry's Hawiian Marinade and a bottle of BBQ sauce. Very tasty. Men love it!<BR/><BR/>Pork Chops- add a bottle of Italian dressing and one cup of Soy sauce. Very good over rice.<BR/><BR/>Chicken breasts- add a can of frozen orange juice concentrate. <BR/><BR/>Chicken breasts- add mixture of 1cup honey, 1 cup mustard, seasoning salt. Add bacon when serving! (Bacon can be microwaved at the last minute!)<BR/><BR/>Pork Roast- one bottle of Lawry's mesquite marinade. (Can wrap the roast in bacon using toothpics...very yummy.)<BR/><BR/>Pork Roast- one package of Lipton onion soup mix.<BR/><BR/>Chili- browned hamburger meat, chili packet, and canned kidney beans<BR/><BR/>These are all super simple and you can tweak them to fit your families needs. Hope that they can be useful!!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727888449970089510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151543304305689362006-06-28T18:08:00.000-07:002006-06-28T18:08:00.000-07:00ok, here's some I have...(I would email them to yo...ok, here's some I have...(I would email them to you, but I don't see a link. Most of these I found at <A HREF="http://flylady.net/pages/FFT_SlowCook1.asp" REL="nofollow">Flylady's Crockpot Recipes</A>)<BR/><BR/>Crockpot Chicken<BR/><BR/>2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2" peices <BR/>4 med russet potatoes, peeled and cut very small <BR/>1 (15 oz) can mild salsa <BR/>1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies <BR/>1 (1 1/4 oz) pkg taco seasoning mix <BR/>1 (8oz) can tomato sauce <BR/><BR/>Mix all ingredients together in crockpot, cook 7-9 hours on low. Serve with warm flour tortillas.<BR/>(you could probably do 10 hours and be ok)<BR/><BR/>Fake-Rotisserie Lemon Pepper Chicken<BR/>put 1 or 2 whole chickens in the crockpot and sprinkle them with Lawry's Lemon Pepper seasoning, and cook them on high 6-7 hours, or low 8-10 hours<BR/><BR/>Chicken Spaghetti<BR/>Take 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Put them in your crockpot and add 1 large jar of spagetti sauce. (Not the kind with meat in it). Let cook on slow all day till chicken is tender and pulls apart. Cook pasta and serve over.<BR/><BR/>Roast Chicken<BR/>Chicken: Put a whole chicken, fresh in the crockpot - put an apple or onion in the cavity. Low 8-10 hours. Done.<BR/><BR/>Slow Cooker - Corn Potato Chowder<BR/>2 cups water or chicken broth<BR/>5 potatoes - cubed<BR/>1 carrot - cut up<BR/>1 bag of frozen corn (you can use one bag of frozen mixed vegetables also)<BR/>1 package of hot dogs or polish sausage<BR/>1 bunch of kale, sliced small (or a frozen bag)<BR/>1 (32oz) container Creamy Corn Soup (mine is 365 brand made by Whole Foods)<BR/><BR/>Add water/chicken broth first, then,<BR/>Place all ingredients in the crock pot.(in order) <BR/>Cook on low for 8-10 hours.<BR/><BR/>(There are a lot more recipes on that site for beef, pork, chicken, soups, etc. Hope that helps.)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173872365261806154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151530816037775782006-06-28T14:40:00.000-07:002006-06-28T14:40:00.000-07:00My favorite recipe1 roast3 cans cream of mushroom ...My favorite recipe<BR/><BR/>1 roast<BR/>3 cans cream of mushroom soup<BR/>1 pkg dry onion soup<BR/><BR/>Throw it all in cook 10-12 hours on low. Break apart the meat with a fork.<BR/>Boil a package of wide egg noodles, mix those in and stir it up. Is SOOO good and is awesome as leftovers too!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10742571043543815791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151509670829611632006-06-28T08:47:00.000-07:002006-06-28T08:47:00.000-07:00Good for you trying to cover all the bases. Here'...Good for you trying to cover all the bases. Here's a few recipes from my site:<BR/>http://www.neighborjanepayne.com/read.php?SD=1&SS=129&A=368&SA=369Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151508946289548362006-06-28T08:35:00.000-07:002006-06-28T08:35:00.000-07:00I feel your pain Maggie. I'm in the same boat. I...I feel your pain Maggie. I'm in the same boat. I suggest two things: The allrecipes.com idea and ask for a crockpot cookbook from someone for birthday, Christmas, 4th of July, or I-need-it-badly-so-please-help-me-out gift. You will be happy to have it.<BR/><BR/>Slughorn just posted about cooking hamburger meat all day in the crockpot; you could do all sorts of things with that idea. I also posted throwing chicken into the crockpot in the morning and doing something with it in the evening.Shaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364055849106684154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151504099968372642006-06-28T07:14:00.000-07:002006-06-28T07:14:00.000-07:00Go to allrecipes.com. They have an huge selection...Go to allrecipes.com. They have an huge selection of crockpot recipes http://crockpot.allrecipes.com. I just got married and cooking is not my forte by any means. This site has been awesome as I figure out how to feed my hubby and work full-time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151503090956602132006-06-28T06:58:00.000-07:002006-06-28T06:58:00.000-07:00Oh, I just remembered Code Yellow Mom posted a cro...Oh, I just remembered Code Yellow Mom posted a crock pot recipe for au jus at http://codeyellowmom.blogspot.com/2006/06/crockpot-casualty.htmlNettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944075197437870258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151502880998615282006-06-28T06:54:00.001-07:002006-06-28T06:54:00.001-07:00Mmmm, I love my crockpot.Hey, I'm hosting the COTV...Mmmm, I love my crockpot.<BR/><BR/>Hey, I'm hosting the COTV today, stop in & link to it if you have a minute...<BR/><BR/>http://lilduckduck.com/?p=98Mama Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121847063760369799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29614614.post-1151502848426990742006-06-28T06:54:00.000-07:002006-06-28T06:54:00.000-07:00I don't use my crockpot as much as I should, but I...I don't use my crockpot as much as I should, but I know a lot of regular recipes can be adapted. Ones like soups or things that cook in sauces. You have to adjust down the level of liquids because the crock pot doesn't lose any while cooking.<BR/><BR/>On busy days, I often will do every possible meal prep I can either in the morning or the night before, so when dinnertime nears, it requires very little of my attention.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, your other readers will have some good recipes. I will check back later and see!Nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944075197437870258noreply@blogger.com