Crock Pot Ideas??

Cambell's makes the slow cooker marinades. We just made the beef taco one. It was super easy to make. Check it out in the soup isle.

Also: http://allrecipes.com/recipes/everyday-cooking/slow-cooker/

Check out skinnytaste.com

yes I have a slow cooker that I have used once and want to use it more. If I leave the food in there for longer than the recipe time will it be ok?? A lot of recipes state 8 hours and I work 9-10 hours and still need to get home.

with my old crockpot I used it on a light timer to control how long food cooked for because it would burn the crap out of everything if I left it in for 9-10 hours, even on low. I can't recommend that enough. It's way cheaper than buying a programmable crockpot (which I eventually bought when my hubs cracked the crock on my old one, oops!).

My go-to super inexpensive crockpot meal: 2-3 pounds of protein of choice (beef, chicken, pork, etc), some southwest seasoning and a bottle of BBQ sauce. 8-9 hours on low, and you have yummy easy BBQ meat.

Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal
By Monica Servings: 7 (3/4-cup) servings
Ingredients
2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk (or substitute non-diary alternative like almond milk)
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar (or substitute maple syrup or other desired sweetener)
1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground flax seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter
Directions
Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for approx. 7 hours (slow cooker times can vary). Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.

To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.

Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.

Nutritional Info (per 3/4 cup serving): 149 calories, 3.6g fat, 27.3g carbs, 3.9g fiber, 4.9g protein; Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 4 pts

I make pork roast that falls apart and is just wonderful. Then the next day add BBQ sauce and make pulled pork sandwiches - yum! This one has been stolen from me over and over:

Pork roast -I use whatever will fit in my pot- bone in or not - whatever is on sale
Dried Thyme - a bunch lol probably 2 Tablespoons
Salt and Pepper - probably a tablespoon of both - just to your taste
Bay leaves (2)
Garlic powder (or you can use fresh)
Frozen apple juice (you will have to make the juice)
Red onion - 1 meduim sliced

Season the roast with the herbs and spices. Up tpo you whether you want to sear the roast or not , I have done it both ways. Put roast in the pot and lay the sliced onions on top. Cover with the apple juice that you made (make sure the roast is covered - if you have too add some water). Cook on low for up to 9 hours or so (high for 6). The liquid keeps it from drying out.

I make a gravy out of the leftover juice, a rue and a dash or two of cayenne pepper and salt - Yum.

Next day BBQ sandwiches. Just put meat in a pot on the stove, add sauce, voila!