Urgent How do I convert slow-cooker recipes for the DCB?

[raebates]

I spoke with someone today who has a DCB. She said she was told that it's awesome, but wasn't really sure what to do with it. She has the PC recipe book, and I'll be emailing her the brochures I have filled with recipes. However, as we were talking I told her that we call it the Crockpot at warp speed, and I understand that many Crockpot recipes can be made it in. She asked me about converting recipes. I told her I really wasn't sure, but I was certain one of my friends would know.

So, friends, what's the rule of thumb for converting recipes from slow-cooking to DCB-cooking?

Thanks in advance, friends.

 

[Shari in TX]

I make a lot of freezer meals that are small chicken breasts or cubed chicken and some sort of sauce (something from Tastefully Simple or before that Homemade Gourmet). These recipes are usually meant for the crockpot, but my crockpot cooks them way too fast and then burns them. Plus, we don't like the texture of chicken in the crockpot.For these meals, I just thaw them in the fridge the night before, pour them into the DCB and cook it in the oven for 30-45 minutes on 350 to 375. The meat is juicy, the sauce is yummy and I can quickly make a pasta or rice to pour it over and a veggie in the microcooker and dinner is served. If the recipe calls for veggies, I usually don't freeze those, but rather add them to the DCB just before putting it in the oven so the veggies are crisp-tender.I haven't tried converting those meals to microwave times, but I'm sure it's possible.I hope that helps.Shari in TX

 

[raebates]

It does. Thanks.

 

[Shari in TX]

Tonight I made a TS meal (not from the freezer -- just freshly made) and I cooked it in the microwave. It was chicken cubes in a sauce. I cooked it for 10 minutes, stirred, and cooked for 3 minutes more just to make sure that all the chicken got cooked. Added pasta, mixed and it was ready to eat. So, I'd say you could do many crockpot-type meals (as long as the meat is small enough) in 15 minutes or less in the microwave in the DCB.Shari in TX

 

[BethCooks4U]

I put 3-4 whole chicken breasts in the DCB and they are done in 12-15 minutes in the microwave. I put onions and peppers in with them while they cook. I don't feel you have to worry about cutting the meat into small pieces.