The Crack-Pot: Recipes for your Crockpot fix!!

There are too many items that I have cut out of my diet (at least on a daily basis) for me to stick to a recipe, makes it really hard because I'm always trying new things and they don't always work and I get frustrated really easily. But yes, I do learn... sometimes. Wish there wasn't so many lessons!

 

Mmm, sounds good. What's your red sauce, Lilly? Did you already post it on here?

I haven't been doing any crockpots lately. I tend to do more in the colder months, but let's see if I can find a new recipe to try out in the next week.

 

Oooh fab thread, will have a proper nosey soon

 

Hi ladies! I just came across this thread and since I loooove cooking with my crockpot, I will now be following it!

Here is a breakfast recipe I make every fall without fail. It is Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oats. I don't even really like oatmeal, but I like this. I have tried it with or without the added sugar and can't really taste the difference.

Ingredients

•2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
•1-1/2 cups fat-free milk (or substitute non-diary alternative like almond milk)
•1-1/2 cups water
•1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
•2 tablespoons brown sugar (or substitute maple syrup or other desired sweetener)
•1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional)
•1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
•1 tablespoon ground flax seed
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter


Directions

Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for approx. 7 hours (slow cooker times can vary). Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.

To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.

Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.

(Just a note, this is not my recipe. I got it off a blog, but didn't know if I could put a link in here. Sorry if this post is too long!)

 

Just found this tread I LOVE my slow cooker!!

Sausage and bean casserole

Sausages, an onion or leek, carrot, butternut squash, swede, potato, parsnip, green and red split lentils, tinned toms, couple of tins of various beans, beef stock cube all cooked on low for 8hrs ish

Chicken one pot dinner

Chicken (thighs are best), onion, garlic, any veggies you like, couple of tins of mixed beans, tin of toms, chicken stock cube, red split lentils

Spag Bol

Mince, onion, garlic, mushrooms, grated carrot, tinned toms, rosemary, thyme, basil, tomato purée, beef stock cube

Chilli

Mince, tinned toms, garlic, onion, peppers, mixed beans, smoked paprika, chilli, beef stock cube

Fruity Curry

Meat of your choice, curry paste (I use madras and it's not to hot), coconut milk, chick peas, broccoli, cauliflour, carrot, butternut squash, sweet potato, onion, garlic, peppers, mushroom, apple (melts into the sauce makes it yummy)

Choizo and chicken

Chicken thighs, chorizo sausage, peppers, onion, garlic, chilli, chick peas, chicken stock, serve like this as a soup/stew or a couple of hours before the end throw in some risotto rice to make a yummy jambalaya type dish

This is making my hungry

 

Spaghetti bolagnase sp?

I serve it with spaghetti of tagliatelle and home made garlic bread yum yum

 

You ladies inspired me to buy my first crock pot! Cannot believe I haven't had one sooner than this! I made chicken and dumplings for our first meal and it was delicious. I can't wait to try some of these recipies

 

Making this right now!! So excited to try this one


Edit: ohhhh my goodness! I love you for this recipe lol

 

Woooho!

 

My OH is not a fan of the crockpot, but I think it's because the few recipes I've made with it has resulted in really mushy vegetables. So I am here to learn more recipes and convert him!

 

I've made chilli and pulled pork which have been fine, but if I make a pot roast type thing or stew, OH doesn't like the really soft potatoes or carrots. So I think I need to just concentrate on the meat too!