After we’ve eaten about as much turkey as we can handle around Thanksgiving and Christmas, I like to freeze the rest of the meat and use it in various crockpot recipes during the cold winter months. I often buy an extra turkey or two right after Thanksgiving when stores mark them down. I just stick […]
Continue readingEverybody makes the usual cold turkey and mayonnaise sandwiches the day after Thanksgiving. This year, why don’t your surprise your family with these hot turkey sandwiches from the crockpot. They are cheesy, delicious and a huge hit at our house. My six year old things this is by far the best way to eat turkey. […]
Continue readingHere’s a great dish to use leftover turkey in. If you don’t have any, you can easily substitute cooked chicken. I use some of the turkey stock I make from the carcass of the Thanksgiving turkey. 2 cups of cooked turkey 4 cups water 4 cups turkey broth 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon salt […]
Continue readingAfter you are finished removing most of the meat of your turkey, use the carcass to make turkey stock. You can then use that stock to make this delicious turkey and rice soup right in your crockpot. * 4 cups turkey broth * 2 to 4 slices cooked bacon, diced * 2 cans (14.5 ounces […]
Continue readingOne of my favorite things to do with leftover holiday turkey is to turn it into a dish with some completely different flavors than the usual holiday fare. This turkey chili dish certainly fits the bill. After all that cooking for Thanksgiving and Christmas, I also appreciate the fact that I just need to dump […]
Continue readingbutter (for buttering your crockpot) 12 eggs 1 med. onion 2 cups green peppers 2 cans mushrooms 2 cups ham (cubed) 1 package of bacon (fried and chopped) 3 tsp minced garlic 1 cup of milk 1 can of green beans (drained) 1/4 lb of velvetta cheese (cubed) 1/2 stick of butter or margarine (cubed) […]
Continue readingHere’s another one of my crockpot dressing recipes. My husband prefers this cornbread version. I usually make the cornbread the night before and leave it sitting on the kitchen counter covered with a clean tea cloth. cornbread 8 slices day old bread, toasted and cubed 4 eggs 1 med. onion 1/2 c. chopped celery 1 […]
Continue readingMy 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 reading1 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 readingWhen 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 readingThere 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 reading* 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 readingIt 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 readingHi, 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 readingOctober 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 […]
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