tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95278392008-07-14T12:08:28.614-05:00Chet Day's Crockpot RecipesChet Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13695679724485771502noreply@blogger.comBlogger309125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-30351737424721890482008-07-14T12:04:00.000-05:002008-07-14T12:08:28.634-05:00Crockpot Chicken Chow Mein1 tbs oil
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1" pieces
4 carrots, thinly sliced
4 green onions, sliced (include green portion)
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tbs sugar
1/3 cup light soy sauce
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 clove garlic, crushed
8 ounces bean sprouts
8 ounces water chestnuts, sliced
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-90152302950101393552008-07-08T11:52:00.001-05:002008-07-08T11:54:35.095-05:00Crockpot Meatball Stew1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs; fine, dry
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbs Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp finely minced fresh garlic
6 carrots; peeled, bite size
1 can tomato paste (6 oz.)
1 cup water
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1 cup beef broth
16 oz italian vegetables (frozen)
Mix first 8 ingredients and form into firm meatballs, set aside. Place the Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-50384215221753577162008-07-07T10:12:00.001-05:002008-07-07T10:15:02.202-05:00Crockpot Almond CasseroleAlmond Casserole
2 cups wild rice, uncooked
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
8 ounces mushroom pieces, drained
6 cups vegetable broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbs parsley
Wash and drain rice. Combine all ingredients in slow
cooker. Mix well. Cover. Cook on Low 4-6 hours, or until
rice is finished. Do not remove lid before rice hasJosh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-17338868977805421402008-06-23T10:20:00.001-05:002008-06-23T10:25:12.874-05:00Sour Cream Limas1 lb. dried baby limas
4 cups water
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 Tbs yellow mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sour cream
Rinse beans and drain. Combine all but sour cream in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Stir beans, cover again and continue cooking on low for about 4 more hours or until tender. Stir in sour cream. This is a good overnight recipe. You can Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-13733882744681335182008-05-20T13:34:00.001-05:002008-05-20T13:36:08.934-05:00Veggie Sloppy Joes1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped carrot
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup favorite salsa
2 Tbs packed dark brown sugar
2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs cider vinegar
Salt and pepper
5 pita breads, cut in half to form pockets (6" diameter)
Lettuce leaves
Add lentils and water to a saucepan; bring to a boil; lower heat, cover, and simmer 10Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-26520053072354873902008-05-10T16:13:00.000-05:002008-05-10T16:14:23.025-05:00Spicy Low Fat Chicken3 pounds thighs -- skinned
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 onion sliced
1 can tomatoes
1/2 tsp paprika
Louisiana hot sauce to taste
1 cup celery diced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 can sliced mushrooms
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp favorite Cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups favorite rice cooked
Place chicken in bottom of crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients (except rice) and add to Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-70024401678496985372008-05-01T14:30:00.000-05:002008-05-01T14:31:25.040-05:00Wild Orange Rice1 1/2 cups wild and white rice mix
3 cups vegetable OR chicken broth
3 Tbs grated orange peel or 1 Tbs dried orange peel
2 Tbs fresh orange juice
1 tsp salt
1 Tbs unsalted butter
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans, to your taste, toasted
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup packed chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Rinse the wild rice mix in a strainer under cold running water. In a slow cooker, Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-72208793362626398942008-04-22T08:49:00.000-05:002008-04-22T08:50:26.326-05:00Crockpot Cornish Hens4 organic cornish hens
2 tsp sea salt
1 tbs white pepper
1 tbs chili powder
2 small onions
2 cups cubed, peeled eggplant
1 green pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch strips
4 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 jar (2 oz) chopped pimiento
1 clove garlic, mashed and chopped
1 tbs olive oil
1 large bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 c. dry white wine or chicken Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-10363803624321772662008-02-12T14:29:00.001-05:002008-02-12T14:29:53.674-05:00Crockpot Mexican Goulash1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
3 cups tomato juice
1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder Add macaroni to boiling water and cook for 7 minutes. Cook the first 3 ingredients in cast-iron skillet until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Add Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-75377132490441082672008-02-05T14:56:00.000-05:002008-02-05T14:57:54.239-05:00Wild Rice and Almond Casserole2 cups wild rice, uncooked
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
8 ounces mushroom pieces, drained
6 cups vegetable broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbs parsley
Wash and drain rice. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well. Cover. Cook on Low 4-6 hours, or until rice is finished. Do not remove lid before rice has cooked 4 hours.
Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-77555987863367269562008-01-14T11:58:00.000-05:002008-01-14T11:59:50.301-05:00Texas Beer Roast2 pounds boneless chuck -- cut in 1" cubes (up to 3)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup butter
1 onion -- sliced
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 clove garlic -- minced
2 cups of your favorite lager
1/4 cup flour
Coat beef cubes with the 1/2 cup flour. Brown in melted butter. Drain off excess fat. In crock pot, combine browned meat with onion, salt, pepper, garlic and beer. Cover and cook on low 5-7 hours (all Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-86286490071161220432008-01-10T12:03:00.000-05:002008-01-10T12:04:46.933-05:00Crockpot Tuscan SoupCrockpot Tuscan Soup
2 1/2 cups dried garbanzo beans or 3 (15 ounces) cans chickpeas
2 Tbs olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
8 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water or additional vegetable stock
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 tsp pepper (freshly ground is always better)
1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
3 Tbs balsamic Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-34122858146346216732008-01-03T14:23:00.000-05:002008-01-03T14:29:04.840-05:00Crockpot Pork RoastToday's crockpot pork recipe comes all the way from Xi'an, China, from Kathy...
Crockpot Pork Roast
3-4 # pork loin roast
5-6 carrots scrubbed and peeled
3-4 potatoes scrubbed and cut in half
3-4 stalks celery cut in two inch lengths
Put vegetables in the bottom, place pork on top and season well with salt, pepper, cumin and anything else you like.
Add 1 cup water and cook on low 4-5 hours Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-65689168756217718862007-12-17T13:20:00.000-05:002007-12-17T13:22:23.285-05:00Crockpot Peach Cobbler4 cups sliced peaches (I have always used fresh but maybe canned could be substituted. Don't know about the juice.)
1/3 cup Bisquick
2/3 cup oatmeal (not instant--I use whole rolled oats)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar (or less to taste)
1/2 cup sugar (or less to taste)
Spray crockpot with non-stick spray. Mix dry ingredients
together. Stir in peaches and pour into crockpot. Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-57334220805165638302007-11-15T14:06:00.000-05:002007-11-15T14:07:58.411-05:00Crockpot German Potato Salad2 potatoes, sliced
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup celery sliced
1/4 cup green peppers, diced
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup oil
Chopped parsley
Combine all ingredients except parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for 5-6 hours on low in crockpot. Garnish with bacon and parsley.
Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
http://crockpotrecipes101.comJosh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-66170020260635067862007-11-12T11:18:00.000-05:002007-11-12T11:21:46.055-05:00Crockpot Black Eyed Peas1 pound dried black-eyed peas
6 cups water
1/4 pound salted pork -- cut into slices
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp oregano
In slow cooking pot, combine black-eyed peas with water. Soak overnight. Cook soaked beans in water on high for 2 1/2 hours or until tender, but not mushy. Turn control on low. Stir in salt pork, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano. Cover and cook onJosh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-1325240514534996002007-11-07T10:28:00.000-05:002007-11-07T10:29:29.809-05:00Crockpot Pork and Turnip Greens3 bags frozen turnip/greens with diced turnips
1 bag frozen mustard greens
10 medium turnips
1 lb. bacon, pork steaks, or pork roast
2 cups water
Salt and pepper
Put water in the crock pot to render the fat from the bacon then remove bacon and discard. If you prefer the roast, put in on at night when you go to bed and set temperature on Auto or High. Upon arising, take out the roast to cool and Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-49817112418334327012007-10-24T13:06:00.000-05:002007-11-07T10:22:13.232-05:00Crockpot Pasta and Hamburger1-1/2 lb hamburger
1 med onion, chopped
1 minced garlic clove
2 8-oz cans tomato sauce
1 14-1/2 oz can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp italian seasoning
Salt/pepper to taste
1 16-oz pkg bow tie pasta
1 10-oz pkg frozen chopped spinach
1-1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
In a skillet, cook hamburger, onion and garlic over medium heat untilJosh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-39770947337976991662007-10-23T09:11:00.000-05:002007-11-07T10:22:33.205-05:00Crockpot Baked Salmon with Herbs2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
2 cups seasoned stuffing croutons
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water. Combine all ingredients; mix well. Pour into well-greased crockpot. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 4 hours.
Note from Chet: Here at CasaDay, we love Vital Choice Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-56268248974802394722007-10-15T12:45:00.000-05:002007-11-07T10:22:53.433-05:00Crockpot Mexican Rice2 pounds ground beef, browned, drained
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small can diced chilis
2 cups converted rice, uncooked
2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can tomato sauce
3 Tbs chili powder
2 tsp seasoned salt
2 Tbs Worcesershire sauce
1 1/2 cups water
Add all ingredients to a crockpot and stir well. Cover and cook on lowJosh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-61300538604306629552007-10-12T10:19:00.000-05:002007-11-07T10:23:27.555-05:00Crockpot Chinese Beef and Pea Pods1 lb flank steak
10 1/2-oz can beef consomme
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 bunch green onion, sliced
2 Tbs cornstarch
2 Tbs cold water
7-oz frozen Chinese pea pods, partially thawed
Thinly slice flank steak diagonally across the grain. Combine strips in your crockpot with consomme, soy sauce, ginger and onions. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours. Turn control to high. Stir in Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-55789998004030096312007-10-11T12:04:00.000-05:002007-11-07T10:23:49.119-05:00Crockpot Lentil Soup1 lb small brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 large onions, minced
5 cloves garlic, quartered
4 medium carrots, grated fine
2 1/2 Tbs tomato paste
3 large bay leaves
2 Tbs salt (or 3 beef stock cubes + 1 1/2 tsps salt)
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/2 quarts boiling water
3/4 cup olive oil
4 Tbs balsamic vinegar or 3 Tbs red wine vinegar
Put all the ingredients except for olive oil and balsamic vinegarJosh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-72283916005695085812007-10-09T12:47:00.000-05:002007-11-07T10:24:12.906-05:00Crockpot Cream Cheese Potatoes2 Tbs minced or chopped dried onion
2 cloves garlic, minced OR 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
Pepper to taste
8 medium potatoes, scrubbed, sliced
1 package cream cheese, cubed
Lightly grease crockpot. In small bowl, combine onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Layer 1/4 of sliced potatoes in bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle with 1/4 seasonings. Layer with 1/3 cream cheese cubes. Continue layering Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-88256638247201433532007-10-04T08:55:00.000-05:002007-11-07T10:25:14.205-05:00Crockpot Glazed Sweet Potatoes5 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup apple cider
1 dash salt and pepper, to taste
Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices; place in crock pot. Whisk remaining ingredients together and pour over potatoes. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours. Stir a few times, if possible, to keep them coated. Serves 4.
Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot RecipesJosh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-58358282765966306512007-10-01T11:30:00.000-05:002007-11-07T10:25:34.794-05:00Crockpot Corned Beef and Kraut2 lb. bag of sauerkraut
1 medium onion
1 small to medium corned beef brisket
Place the sauerkraut in the bottom of the crockpot. Cut the onion in half lengthwise, then slice it crosswise and add pieces to the crockpot. Put the corned beef brisket on top of the sauerkraut and onion and add the seasoning packet that came with the brisket.
If you want to tame the kraut taste a little, add one or Josh Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558573851875174188noreply@blogger.com