letscook04
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This thread centers around sharing slow-cooker recipes, with participants discussing their favorite dishes and personal experiences with various recipes. Several users express enthusiasm for the convenience and ease of slow cooking, particularly for busy nights.
No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a variety of recipes and personal preferences without indicating agreement on specific dishes.
Participants share recipes that reflect their personal cooking experiences, with a focus on the practicality of slow cooking for family meals and desserts.
This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants looking for new slow-cooker recipes to try or share with their clients.
paroese said:My family's favorite is Chicken Marsala
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 10-ounce package white mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup Marsala wine
2 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup heavy cream
In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the mushrooms and salt and saute until the mushrooms are browned, approximately 5 minutes. Drain off any liquid and set mushrooms aside.
Grease the slow cooker crock with the butter (leave excess in the crock). In the crock, stir together the marsala and tapioca. Add the chicken pieces and the pepper, and top off with the cooked mushrooms.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, stirring once during cooking. Before serving, mix in chives and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
If you like, garnish each serving with some shredded mozzarella cheese. Serve with a portion of low-carb spaghetti and a green salad.
(This is from The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook. I use this cookbook all the time and the recipes are all very yummy.)
sklay723 said:I had posted this on another thread but cannot repeat the recipe enough for anyone who has never tried it!
I have "adopted" a new recipe for Pot Roast in my CP that I LOVE...it makes its own gravy and it's just too yummy. I pick up a chuck roast from the store and then pick a day for that week when I know I need a "fix it and forget it" meal...and with the colder weather around the corner I know I'll make this one pretty often!
Lightly brown the roast on both sides in a skillet on your stovetop. I use pepper to add a little flavor while I'm browning.
Move the roast to the crock pot and add:
1 packet of dry onion soup mix (I've been using beefy onion)
2 cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups of Coca-Cola (I'm sure you could use "any" cola drink)
Set on low for 11 hours. Serve with veggies and mashed potatoes, and hot biscuits! If you want, add sliced carrots and potato chunks to the mix when you are setting it up in the morning, and that way your potatos and veggies are already cooked, too. Mmm. Good stuff.
Laura420 said:Here is a dessert...
Caramel Rice Pudding
3 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. Spray inside of 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Mix all ingredients except sugar and cinnamon in cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir pudding.
4. Sprinkle pudding with sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm.
(in a pinch, start with white rice bought from the chinese rest)
letscook04 said:Slow Cooker Recipe
PamperedDor said:Ok - NO recipe for ya Coll (cause I don't have one of those things yet) but I will gladly come over and try the recipes with ya sista!!! How is the 16th?? LOL!!!!
The_Kitchen_Guy said:That's why people got bored at my shows, I'm a slow cooker.
Bren706 said:Found this thread (from the similar threads listing below)
http://www.chefsuccess.com/f7/what-your-favorite-slow-cooker-recipe-13324/
letscook04 said:I had a feeling that you would of high jacked my thred!! LOL
You can prepare a wide variety of meals in a slow cooker, including soups, stews, casseroles, roasts, and even desserts. The slow cooking process allows flavors to meld beautifully, making it ideal for hearty and comforting dishes.
The cooking time in a slow cooker can vary depending on the recipe and the setting used. Generally, meals can take anywhere from 4 to 10 hours. Most recipes will specify whether to use a low or high setting, with low settings typically taking longer but resulting in more tender dishes.
Yes, you can prepare slow-cooker meals in advance. Many recipes allow you to assemble the ingredients the night before and store them in the refrigerator. In the morning, simply transfer the ingredients to the slow cooker and set it to cook while you're away.
Absolutely! Slow-cooker recipes are perfect for meal prep. You can make larger batches and portion them out for the week. Many slow-cooked meals freeze well, allowing you to enjoy homemade meals even on the busiest days.
To make the best slow-cooker meals, consider these tips: use the right cut of meat for slow cooking, avoid overfilling the cooker, layer ingredients properly, and resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking as it can extend cooking time. Additionally, adding dairy or delicate ingredients towards the end of cooking will help maintain their texture and flavor.