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Posted 8/18/2013 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
Okay...so I go back to work soon, and I'm going to have more responsibilities around the house, regardless of pain levels, as there is just too much to do. My husband cannot handle everything because his workload is going to be very heavy this year I presume.

I'm looking for easy recipes. Crock pot recipes would be great! No seafood though, b/c of allergies.

Okay, I'll begin.

Roast Beef in the Crockpot

--Buy a big roast.
--Brown it for a minute or two on each side.
--Throw it in the Crock Pot.
--Add one cut up onion.
--Mix one cup of water with one cup of oil. Add 3/4 teaspoon of Adobo. Pour over roast.
--Cook on high for 6/7 hours, or on low for 10/12 hours. An hour and a half or so before it's done, add potatoes (they sell them washed in a bag), onions (they also sell them chopped and washed), and carrots (also chopped and washed).


You can tell when it's done by sticking a fork in the roast. It literally falls apart.

Thanks,

Flower
Posted 8/18/2013 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
I was just thinking of asking for recipes too. I guess two great minds think alike :) I don't have a crockpot, so I don't know of any recipes. I was going to ask for anything you put in the oven and cook, because I can't stand up to cook dinner. I wish I could help, but I'm sure a lot of the others will be by to leave you a recipe.

I hope you're having a low pain day.

love and hugs
Loretta
Posted 8/18/2013 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
I've never owned a crock pot in my life but I'm becoming a strong believer. I can cook on the stove, but it hurts to bend over and put things in the oven! Golly, if we could all get together, we'd get everything done then! I have to do "most of my work" at or above waist level. (Makes me miss the OR,...sterile field's a cake walk). ;)

I can see I must invest in one, and like you both, especially now with our new house, (and our wonderful new kitchen that is DIVINE!!)...I want to be able to cook meals for my family (without resorting to nuking something or worrying about getting stuck bent over reaching to the oven, whether it's putting something "heavy" in, taking it out, basting it,...) Now-a-days, "heavy" can sometimes be the weight of a glass baking dish alone, so uhm, yeah, I'm with you gals...(and guys, don't feel left out).

I have to learn how to use a crockpot first.


Sookie
Posted 8/18/2013 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
Sookie, there is nothing really to learn about using a crockpot....you put ingredients in and push a button! That's it! LOL

Flower, one of my favorite recipe books is called:

Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook: 1400 Best Slow Cooker Recipes by Phyllis Pellman Good

My crock pot is one of my best buddies during the fall and winter months!!
Posted 8/18/2013 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Literally...almost anything you would make on the stove...and a lot of oven meals, you can do in a crock pot...

sauces, stews, soups, meats...the only difference is, you don't have to "watch" anything, and things take longer (generally) but its also almost impossible to burn anything...as long as you have a decent amount of liquid in there.
Posted 8/19/2013 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Flower --

With 10 people in our family.... we've perfected many crock-pot meals.

I do the roast too. Others include:

--BBQ Chicken for Sandwiches. I buy the frozen chicken breast or tenderloins.... don't defrost just put in crock pot.... w/ a bottle of your favorite bbq sauce. When it's all done -- I shred it up and serve on sandwich rolls. Pair w/ a salad and you are good to go.

--Orange Honey Glazed Chicken. I use the same chicken as above, but instead of BBQ, I put in a can of frozen orange juice concentrate, honey (sorry, I don't measure anything, lol... maybe a cup? I love honey!).... dash of dry mustard (maybe 2 or 3 tsp).... you can add some minced garlic and a little soy sauce (or not - I've done it both ways). It makes a yummy glaze. Serve over rice.

--This recipe has circulated on Facebook - I've yet to try it but it looks good. It is a breakfast casserole... but it has eggs, sausage, cheese, etc - you could easily do for dinner.

jimmydean.com/recipes/breakfast/slow-cooker-sausage-breakfast-casserole

I could go on for days.... haha.... I'll do one more for today.

--Golden Mushroom Beef Stew: Beef stew meat.... Couple of cans of Golden Mushroom Soup.... 1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved.... Cream Sherry - as much as you like (we like a lot) -- maybe 2 cups.... Mushrooms (if you like, you don't have to have).... Throw in crock pot and cook. Serve over egg noodles. Makes the house smell really good....

-- Tina
Posted 8/19/2013 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
I love love love my crock pots! I have several in different sizes. A few of my family's favorites are : 1 packet EACH of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix and Italian dressing mix ( I use Good Seasonings) combine all 3 packets with 1/2 cup of water and pour over your roast in a crock pot. Cook on low. We love it! We also enjoy cubed steak in the crock pot. Just put 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup, one envelope of onion soup mix and 3/4 cup of water over cubed steak in the crock pot. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook on low for up to 6 hours. I serve both with either rice or mashed potatoes.
Posted 8/19/2013 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
Easy crock pot recipe. Boneless beef ribs, toss in crock-pot, add your favorite BBQ sauce (about 1/2 to 2/3 of the bottle), turn it on low before work, come home from work - done. Can eat like it is or make it a sandwich. 8-)
Posted 8/19/2013 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Yay! Thank you all so much. I'll get to cooking tomorrow!!! More recipes are welcome, ha ha! I'm going to start writing them down. Thank you again!
Posted 8/19/2013 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
It looks like I need to get a crockpot. Do any of you know where I could get one pretty cheap? We are on a fixed income, therefore we have to get the best deal we can get. I saw one at Rite-Aid, but it was expensive. Thanks

Love and hugs
Loretta
Posted 8/20/2013 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
Loretta,

I'd say Wal-Mart is your best bet..... or look at garage sales.... or a second hand store?

That being said, all of these recipes can be done in the oven, maybe w/ a slight change or two. I know all of mine can be!

--Tina
Posted 8/20/2013 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Loretta,

One more thing I was going to add.... w/ my heart issues - I tire out quickly in the kitchen, too.... I use a tall chair to sit to chop/cut up things.... or while I stir things on the stove.... etc. Might want to try something like that. But - most of the recipes that I wrote - are the "throw it in pan and throw it in oven/crock-pot"... meaning no real prep time.

Also - I'd try to cook a double serving of each meal you make - and freeze the other portions for the next week.... that way - you are just "reheating" on some nights.

(Flower - that's another idea. Have you ever heard of "30 Day Cooking"? (Or Once a Month cooking)... You don't necessarily need to do 30 days worth.... but you can try making a big batch of lasagna.... different chicken casseroles.... stew... etc -- eating half/freezing the other half. That way - on some nights - you/your husband can just heat the freezer meal, add a salad/fresh fruit - and you are good to go).

Just some ideas I've learned along the way -- I'm all for making things as simple/easy as possible!
Posted 8/20/2013 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
.............Mmmmm

Sookie's hungry.

Who's cooking dinner? (And bringing it to next Cape Cod Regional HW CP First Gathering? I'll share!)
Posted 8/20/2013 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
Walmart has several different brands at various prices. Depending on how big of a crock pot you want, there are 5 quart ones for around 20 bucks, and 7 quart ones for around 30. I wouldn't recommend going any smaller than 5 quarts if you have a family to feed.

But they do make them smaller, and those are a bit cheaper.
Posted 8/20/2013 10:43 AM (GMT 0)
Ok guys.....I HAVE to add something here

Reynolds makes slow cooker bags!!! You use them to line the crock pot and ALL of the mess just lifts out and is thrown away when you are done. All you have to do is wash the lid. Washing the crock pot is a great deferral to using it...lol

Also, for those who like rice still (I know I do and it goes well with the slow cooker foods), you can buy a good rice cooker (non-stick of course) very inexpensively from just about anywhere, including Belk or even Walmart. It is wonderful because you can't burn it and it never overflows and it has a keep warm feature to help with the timing. It's literally the most simple side dish ever....pour in the rice, season with salt or whatever and the turn it on....done in 20 minutes! Perfect!

Good luck with the slow cooker recipes...they can be super delicious, but for those who can have seafood, I tried a new "sandwich" yesterday with some left over fried shrimp (normally trash in my opinion). I buttered some split chiabatta bread (pepperidge farm is a great one for home use) and then put the buns on one side of the griddle (double sided/press kind) and the cold fried shrimp of the other. The heat reinvigorated the oils in the shrimp and gave great grill marks to the rolls.... I turned them once for even cooking and the put some appricot jam on the inside of the sandwich for flavor and loaded on the shrimp. The were fantastic!!!! And to think I normally throw out leftovers because they are generally nasty the next day. This was a great way to use something and make a really tasty treat!!! Man was that a great sandwich......mmmmmm makes me want one now, but my daughter ate all the rest :( lol
Posted 8/21/2013 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you to everyone that gave me tips on the crockpots. I think 5 quarts would be good for us, because it's just me and Jerome. I could possibly make enough for another night or two. Walmart is my favorite store to go to. I'll go check them out, when we get the money to buy one.

As far as the stool that you were talking about Tina. That sounds like a good idea. Jerome always does the cooking, because I can't stand long enough to cook dinner. It would be great to have something different, and to know that I cooked it.

I hope everyone is having a low pain evening.

love and hugs
Loretta
Posted 9/13/2013 11:34 AM (GMT 0)
Morning everyone. I know this thread is kind of old, but I just wanted to let anyone, who needs/wants one know, that if you have an Aldi's store in your area, they have a 7qt crock-pot for $20.
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