Crockpot Stuffing Recipe
My biggest challenge on Thanksgiving has always been getting my stuffing or dressing done before the turkey got cold. I don’t like to cook it in the bird, but cooking it in the oven takes quite some time and since I have only one, it’s always been a bit tough to time things right. For […]
Continue readingCrockpot Red Beans And Rice
1 cup dried red beans 4 cups water, (or more if needed) 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco pepper sauce 1 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (or 1/4 cup onion flakes) 1 finely chopped green bell pepper 2 cloves chopped garlic (or a good dash of garlic powder) 1/2 pound […]
Continue readingCrock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 3 Tbl. butter 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Start by cooking the pasta in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes. Drain it well and add the […]
Continue readingCrockpot Goulash Recipe
When I was a little girl, goulash and noodles was one of my favorite meals. I remember my mom simmering this dish on the stove all afternoon. I don’t always have the time to stand by the stove for hours to stir the pot. I modified my mom’s recipe a bit and cook it in […]
Continue readingEasy Crockpot Beef Stew
There is nothing better on a cold day than a cup of homemade beef stew and a big hunk of homemade bread or a biscuit. My favorite way to cook my beef stew is in the crockpot. It can slowly simmer away all day while I go about my busy day. At dinner time the […]
Continue readingCrockpot White Chicken Chili
* 1 lb chicken, cut up into small chunks * 1 cup chopped onion * 1 can chicken broth * 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely * 2 tsp Cumin seed * 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves * 3 -15oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed * 1 or 2 chopped red, green or yellow […]
Continue readingChicken Curry Crockpot Recipe
It always amazes me how many different crockpot recipes are out there. Last night we tried this chicken curry recipe and everyone loved it. I used a rather mild curry powder to make sure my 6-year-old would be able to eat it. I did use a store-bought leek and potato soup mix this go around, […]
Continue readingVegetarian Crockpot Recipes
Hi, I’m looking for some vegetarian crockpot recipes that doesn’t use chicken or beef broth. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingIs It Possible to Can Sauerkraut Simply without using a Crock
I want to can sauerkraut this year. Does anyone out their know of an easy way to just can it instead of using a crock and letting it ferment for weeks? I am looking for a very simple way to make it. Help. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no […]
Continue readingCrockpot Recipes, Planning Crockpot Meals and Stuffed Tuna Rolls – HBHW Newsletter
October 21st 2009 Editorial Hi there… it’s another cold morning here in the south, which isn’t usually a problem, except for the fact that we just found out that our heat isn’t working. It should be fixed in the next few days and in the meantime we’re making do with thick socks and some blankets […]
Continue readingPlanning Crockpot Meals
I love crockpot cooking, but the one thing I struggled with for quite some time, is that I simply wouldn’t think about it ahead of time. Around 3pm it would occur to me that a particular meal would have been perfect for crockpot cooking. Unfortunately by then it was usually to late. Over the years […]
Continue readingQuick And Easy Crockpot Recipes
I thought I’d share some quick and easy crockpot recipes with you. The term may be a little misleading though. While they don’t necessarily cook very quickly (nothing in a crockpot does), they are fast and simple to put together. Then just leave the actual cooking to your slowcooker. What I like about the recipes […]
Continue readingCrockpot Cream Cheese Chicken
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 10 oz. can cream of chicken soup 2 T. margarine or butter 1 envelope spaghetti sauce seasoning 8 oz. cream cheese (can use 1/3 less fat Neufchatel) Place chicken in bottom of crockpot and add remaining ingredients except cream cheese. Cook on low for 6 to 8 […]
Continue readingCrock Pot Chicken
Place 3 balls of aluminum foil in bottom of crock pot. This lets the juices drain from the chicken. Place a whole 3-4lb. chicken on the foil after washing it. Slice an onion and place on and around the chicken for flavor. Drop 12 – 15 drops of Texas Pete or hot sauce on the […]
Continue readingCrockpot Cranberry Chicken
Spray crockpot with oil. Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts on the bottom of the pot. Open one can of jellied cranberry sauce (I’m sure the whole berry type will work, too) and spoon small pieces over the chicken. I cook on low for 3-3.5 hours while I’m at church on Sunday morning and it’s […]
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