New Crockpot Owner

I just put a whole chicken in, season it real well cut up potatoes and carrots and leave it all day. yum

Pork Roast with the McCormick BBQ Pulled Pork Roast seasoning

I just made great refried beans. A package of dry pinto beans (or red speckled beans) 9 cups of water and 4 cloves of garlic, an onion, some ground cumin and salt. I dumped it in put it on high and 6-7 hours later, I mashed with my potato masher. They kicked butt. I think everything all together cost me less than $2 USD (about R12 South African Rands) and made about 10 servings. I serve with Salsa and a spoon of yogurt for lunch for the hubby and me, and we both love it!

Also they turn out to be only 133 cal per serving. booyah!

Last night for my family I made Chicken Tacos. I get a bag of frozen chicken breasts (like 3-4 lbs) and put all of them in. I use a package of low sodium taco seasoning, about a cup of salsa, and a sprinkle of cummin (could leave out if you don't have). I put about 1/2 c. to a cup of water in also. I let it cook all day on low. I shred it in the crockpot and either use soft or hard shells and have tacos. Leftovers can be used for chicken nachos. My kids love it.

There are about 3 different versions of the Fix &Forget...You will like all of them

These sound great! Bump

Pork Tacos:
Fill the crock pot most of the way with water and season the water generously with cumin. Add several cloves of chopped garlic. Put a whole pork loin in and cook all day.

Remove meat from crock pot and shred. Season with cumin, salt, pepper and fresh lime juice to taste (I take 1/4 of the loin and shred and season before adding more). I usually end up using about 5-6 limes per pork loin. Makes a lot and freezes well.

(I sooooo read this topic wrong when I first read the title..)

What I really need are pre-packaged bags of crockpot ready food so that I can dump into a crockpot straight from the freezer.

I make a nice curry chicken in my crockpot.

diced onions
diced carrots
diced potatoes
chicken thighs (or breasts if you want to eat healthier... but it becomes very dry. I prefer dark meat.)
bricks of Golden Curry (comes in different levels of spicy. I get mild so my kids can eat it)
some water. (follow the instructions on the package for curry brick to water ratio)

Cook some rice and put this on top of it. Good stuff.

Skinnytaste.com is a fabulous website and she has many crock pot recipes. All the ones I've tried are delicious and easy. I'm a full-time graduate student and also work and it's a lifesaver.

skinny.taste.com

Go to http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/ she has amazing reciepes!

Love her blog!

Here are some breakfast recipes from http://theyummylife.com The apple cinnamon is great! I haven't tried the others yet. By my calculations this one is only 130 calories per serving. I posted pictures, but I do not think they will show.



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

· 1-1/2 cups water

· 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats

· 2 tablespoons brown sugar

· 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces

· 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

· 2 teaspoons 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 7 hours. 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.

Weight Watchers Points Plus: 4 pts per 3/4 cup serving




Slow Cooker, Cherry Almond Steel-Cut Oatmeal

By Monica Servings: 7 (3/4-cup) servings

Ingredients

· 3/4 cup dried tart cherries

· 1 apple, peeled and grated (approx. 1 cup grated); or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

· 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk

· 1-1/2 cups water

· 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats

· 2 tablespoons brown sugar

· 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (omit or substitute margarine for lactose-free, vegan)

· 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

· 2 teaspoons ground flax seed

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

· Optional garnishes: toasted sliced almonds, maple syrup, additional almond 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 7 hours. 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 almond 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.

Weight Watchers Points Plus: 5 pts per 3/4 cup serving





Slow Cooker, Banana & Coconut Milk Steel-Cut Oatmeal

By Monica Servings: 7 (3/4-cup) servings

Ingredients

· 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced (approx. 2 cups)

· 2 (14 oz) cans light coconut milk*

· 1 cup water

· 1 cup steel cut oats

· 2 tablespoons brown sugar

· 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (omit or substitute margarine for lactose-free, vegan)

· 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

· 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

· 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

· 2 teaspoons ground flax seed

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

· Optional garnishes: additional sliced bananas, chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts, toasted coconut, maple syrup, additional brown sugar, additional coconut 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 7 hours. 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 milk or water. 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.

Weight Watchers Points Plus: 6 pts per 3/4 cup serving

*Find coconut milk in the Asian aisle of your grocery store.

Crockpot oatmeal!