Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year - Page 2

Laurlor · 09-02-2016, 06:40 AM

Last summer when we visited my BFF, she made this recipe of Red Beans & Rice. It was SO good and I've been meaning to try it.

sunflowermom · 09-03-2016, 05:11 PM

I'm going to start using our crock pot more too.

Virginia · 09-04-2016, 12:07 PM

DH made this the other day and it was delicious:
http://www.familyfreshmeals. com/2014/06/roast-a-whole-chicken-in-the-crockpot.html

SalH · 09-08-2016, 03:36 PM

I just bagged up 6 slow cooker meals last night to freeze, empty into pot, and cook. One more to do this morning. Just bought a new slow cooker, no idea how good it is or how the family will like the new recipes....

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SalH · 09-10-2016, 04:43 PM

2 meals down. Both fantastic.

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RealLifeMama · 09-10-2016, 06:08 PM

What did you make?
Freezer to crock would be even more ideal.
I made some I found on New Leaf Wellness. The turkey black bean chili I listed was one, and it was very good. Some others, like the Thai Peanut Chicken, did not come out well.

bananacake · 09-12-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurlor

Last summer when we visited my BFF, she made this recipe of Red Beans & Rice. It was SO good and I've been meaning to try it.

I'm planning to make this tomorrow. Except I don't have sausage and was hoping improv some cajun seasoning. Will it still be good?

SalH · 09-12-2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RealLifeMama

What did you make?

Freezer to crock would be even more ideal.

I made some I found on New Leaf Wellness. The turkey black bean chili I listed was one, and it was very good. Some others, like the Thai Peanut Chicken, did not come out well.

So far we have eaten beef ragu, short cut jambalaya and today it's chicken curry.

You can't cook them from frozen because of the risk of food poisoning. Today's hasn't defrosted overnight so I've got the bag in a bowl of water. Worked on the jambalaya.

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Originally Posted by bananacake

I'm planning to make this tomorrow. Except I don't have sausage and was hoping improv some cajun seasoning. Will it still be good?

Sausage would add extra flavouring but just adjust your seasoning?

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Laurlor · 09-12-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bananacake

I'm planning to make this tomorrow. Except I don't have sausage and was hoping improv some cajun seasoning. Will it still be good?

Personally, I think the sausage adds a lot to it, but you definitely can improv the seasoning. My BFF who originally made it for me made a bunch of changes to the recipe so I'll share them with you:

--omit ham hock
--instead of powdered chicken stock, she uses 2 boxes of broth
--omit dried chipotle powder
--omit liquid smoke
--omit bay leaves
--saute onion & bell pepper first
--omit salt
--omit butter
--omit Tabasco sauce
--cut up sausage and brown. Add right before serving.

SalH · 09-12-2016, 04:10 PM

I don't know about chipotle flavouring but I would consider adding paprika generously.

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ViolaMum · 09-12-2016, 04:49 PM

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I don't know about chipotle flavouring but I would consider adding paprika generously.

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Especially smoked paprika if you've got it.

bananacake · 09-13-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurlor

Last summer when we visited my BFF, she made this recipe of Red Beans & Rice. It was SO good and I've been meaning to try it.

I mixed my own cajun seasoning. But I don't see where it says to add tabasco, cajun seasoning and the extra butter

Laurlor · 09-13-2016, 08:12 AM

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I mixed my own cajun seasoning. But I don't see where it says to add tabasco, cajun seasoning and the extra butter

I don't see when to add the cajun seasoning either, but I would just do it when you are adding most of the ingredients in the beginning.

"ONCE COOKED: When beans are fully cooked, remove bay leaves (if you can find them all) add butter and stir."

"SPRINKLE with hot sauce and/or more Tony's if you want it spicy like I do." (I'm guessing this is the Tabasco)

SalH · 09-13-2016, 03:50 PM

How spicy does that turn out to be????

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bananacake · 09-13-2016, 04:20 PM

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How spicy does that turn out to be????

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Way too spicy for my kids, and I cut most of them by half or more. My husband loved it! Kids, not so much

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09-02-2016, 06:40 AM	#16
Laurlor Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S. CA Posts: 3,162	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year Last summer when we visited my BFF, she made this recipe of Red Beans & Rice. It was SO good and I've been meaning to try it. __________________ LAURIE (1w9, ISFJ) Married to my most favorite person (28 years) Mama to my precious: DD1 (24), married to my dearly loved son-in-law DD2 (22) DS (19)

09-03-2016, 05:11 PM	#17
sunflowermom Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,579	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year I'm going to start using our crock pot more too. __________________ Mae Married my DH in 2/2008 Gave birth my DS 3/2012

09-04-2016, 12:07 PM	#18
Virginia Rose Garden Don't mind my faces. They usually don't mean anything. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,644	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year DH made this the other day and it was delicious: http://www.familyfreshmeals. com/2014/06/roast-a-whole-chicken-in-the-crockpot.html __________________ Christine WAHM as writer/editor; part-time high school teacher; wife to pharmacist DH since 7.31.2010 Lila in heaven, 8/2015 DD1 "KO" born 8/2017 DD2 GIRL born 1/2020 My Blog- full of opinions and teacher stories

09-08-2016, 03:36 PM	#19
SalH Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,590	Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year I just bagged up 6 slow cooker meals last night to freeze, empty into pot, and cook. One more to do this morning. Just bought a new slow cooker, no idea how good it is or how the family will like the new recipes.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Sal (41) wife to Matthew (41) Home educating mummy to: DS1 (13), DS2 (11) DS3 (9), DD1 (7), DD2 (5) and DD3 (3).

09-10-2016, 04:43 PM	#20
SalH Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,590	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year 2 meals down. Both fantastic. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Sal (41) wife to Matthew (41) Home educating mummy to: DS1 (13), DS2 (11) DS3 (9), DD1 (7), DD2 (5) and DD3 (3).

09-10-2016, 06:08 PM	#21
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,259	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year What did you make? Freezer to crock would be even more ideal. I made some I found on New Leaf Wellness. The turkey black bean chili I listed was one, and it was very good. Some others, like the Thai Peanut Chicken, did not come out well. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

09-12-2016, 04:10 PM	#25
SalH Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,590	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year I don't know about chipotle flavouring but I would consider adding paprika generously. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Sal (41) wife to Matthew (41) Home educating mummy to: DS1 (13), DS2 (11) DS3 (9), DD1 (7), DD2 (5) and DD3 (3).

09-13-2016, 03:50 PM	#29
SalH Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,590	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year How spicy does that turn out to be???? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Sal (41) wife to Matthew (41) Home educating mummy to: DS1 (13), DS2 (11) DS3 (9), DD1 (7), DD2 (5) and DD3 (3).

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