Crockpot or Slow Cooker Posts

Hey, there --- are you hungry for some crunchy fried shrimp? But, you don't want to go to the trouble of getting out the deep fryer. So just try this recipe for New England Fried Shrimp that was posted on MenuOfRecipes.com. This version takes virtually fat-free shrimp out of the deep fryer and pan fries them in a little bit of oil instead. Now, how good is that?Even though my site is filled with r...

Slow down for summer and fix this quick and easy recipe for Chili-Orange Chicken -- it's a snap to make, and the best part? You don't have to turn on the stove! Ingredients:  3/4 cup mild enchilada sauce 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2-3/4 lb), skin removed, or 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2-1/2 lb), skin removed 3 Tbsp ...

Slow down for summer and fix this slow cooker recipe for Indian Lamb -- it's a snap to make, and the best part? You don't have to turn on the stove!  Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb lamb shoulder (cut for stew)1 jar (15 oz) Rogan Josh Curry Cooking Sauce2 bags (12 oz each) beans and carrots (or any Steam-in-Bag fresh vegetable medley)Directions:1. Put lamb and cooking sauce in a 3- to 4-quart slow c...

Slow down for summer and fix this slow cooker recipe for Brazilian Chicken Curry -- it's a snap to make, and the best part? You don't have to turn on the stove!  Ingredients: 3/4 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)2 Tbsp tomato paste1 Tbsp each minced garlic and fresh ginger1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper1 medium Vidalia or sweet onion, thinly sliced2 bell peppers, cut into 1-i...

Try this recipe for The Butcher's Sauce in a Slow Cooker -- it's a delicious pasta sauce which in southern Italy is known as 'the butcher's sauce' because you can use any combination of meats according to what you have. Possibly you have an assortment of small quantities of different leftover meats in your freezer. Maybe it's a half-pound of ground beef, a pork chop, an extra sausage or a chicken ...

Try this delicious recipe for Braised Chicken and Vegetables in a Slow Cooker -- serve with a fabulous green sauce that is also excellent on grilled fish or meat or even sliced tomatoes. Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick 2 cups 1-inch-cubed butternut squash 1 large onion, sliced ¼ tsp ...

Try this delicious recipe for Chicken Posole in a Slow Cooker -- quick and easy meal to prepare and it serves four for only $2.13 per serving! Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) yellow or white hominy, drained 1 can (14.5 oz) Mexican-style diced tomatoes 1 can (10 oz) mild green enchilada sauce 2 carrots, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp cumin 5 chic...

Try this heart-healthy, yet delicious recipe for Picadillo Stuffed Peppers in a Slow Cooker. Picadillo is a spicy Spanish and Latin American dish made of seasoned ground meat and vegetables such as peppers and onions. Ingredients: 1 jar (26 oz) marinara sauce 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 4 large peppers 8 oz ground chicken 1 small zucchini, d...

Use the slow cooker to make this amazing Pork Roast -- an easy way to turn an ordinary pork loin into a gourmet meal with amazing ease!Ingredients:3 large red onions, thinly sliced1 cup pearl onions, blanched and peeled2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine2½ pounds boneless pork loin, tied½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper½ cup cooking sherry2 tablespoons fresh chopped Ita...

Use the slow cooker to easily turn these Pork Chops into a classic Southern-style delicacy with black-eyed peas. Ingredients:8 thick pork chops1 teaspoon salt, divided¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided1 medium onion, chopped2 beef bouillon cubes1 can (about 14 ounces) beef broth¼ can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained*2 cans (about 15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, undrained*Use more or fewer...