Crock Pot

KBGirts

I am just learning how awesome my crock pot is!!! Toss in dinner, flip the dial, walk out the door, and BAM!!! Dinner is ready when I get home from work. A-Ma-Zing!!! So far I haven't really done any recipes. I find it simple just to throw in a chicken or roast with some veggies. I really enjoy that and it's so simple.

Here's my question: So far I have only been throwing in onions, carrots, and mushrooms with my choice of meat. For some reason I have this idea that the veggies I choose need to be more "robust" in order to handle the all day heat. For example, I feel like squash would just turn into a nasty soggy mess. So what veggies do you throw in your crock pot? I know potaotes would work well, but I don't care for potatoes, so not those.... what about broccoli? Give me some ideas, because I am really new to using my crockpot.

Also, I have been putting dried herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic in there, but what else can I add so that my meat has more flavor? The veggies are great because they soak up the broth from the meat, but I find my meat somewhat bland. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Espressocycle

Mushrooms do particularly well in the slow cooker.Best way to make meat good in the crock is to cure it for a few days with a rub of salt, sugar and seasonings, preferably unwrapped on a grate in the fridge with the excess liquid draining into a bowl. In the moist heat of a slow cooker, too much water is your enemy.