tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95278392010-01-26T14:44:48.185-05:00Professional health writers Chet and Josh Day share tips, recipes, thoughts, and commentary that'll help you have fun while you're making healthy and tasty meals in your favorite crockpot.Chet Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13695679724485771502noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-61717130821836756242010-01-26T14:42:00.001-05:002010-01-26T14:44:48.195-05:00

2 lbs. unskinned salmon fillet2 Tbs olive oil1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup salt1 Tbsp black peppercorns,coarsely crushed1 Tbsp juniper berries, coarsely crushed2 cups lightly packed dill sprigs,rinsed 1/4 cup gin (Optional)Rinse salmon, pat dry, and rub with oil. Mix sugar, salt, peppercorns, and juniper berries; rub mixture onto both sides of fish fillets. Put 3/4 cup of the dill in a 9x13 glass

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-39944126780631615902010-01-21T13:48:00.001-05:002010-01-21T13:49:23.227-05:00

6 cups potatoes peeled and cubed5 cups water2 cups chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1/4 cup butter or margarine4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper12 ounces evaporated milk3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleysnipped chives, optionalIn a large slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 7 hours or

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-18703088659307549282010-01-18T12:11:00.001-05:002010-01-18T12:14:13.628-05:00

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder -- cubed1 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground ginger1/8 tsp pepper13 ounces canned pineapple chunks1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 tsp chicken broth granules1/4 cup molasses1/4 cup vinegar2 Tbs cornstarch1 16-oz can sweet potatoes2 tomatoes, cut in eighths1 medium green bell pepper, cut in 1" cubesTrim excess fat from meat. Place in crock pot and season with salt, ginger and

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-29485086740302404262009-12-22T13:57:00.001-05:002009-12-22T13:59:04.618-05:00

5 lbs Butternut squash4 baking apples1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup brown sugar, packed2 Tbs flour2 tsp salt1 tsp maceCut squash in half, remove seeds and fibers; pare and cut in 1/2 inch slices. Pare and core apples; cut in 1/2 inch slices. Combine the melted butter, sugar, flour, salt and mace. Layer one half the squash in the bottom of the removable liner; top with one half the apple slices and

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-52255924697353295132009-12-04T13:27:00.000-05:002009-12-04T13:28:39.134-05:00

2 Tbs butter1 1/2 cups chopped onion2/3 cup chopped celery2 14-oz cans tomatoes6 cups grated cabbage1 cup green beans, cut into bits1 1/2 cups sliced carrot1/4-1/2 cup chili sauce (to spice it up)1/2 tsp salt8 cups water2 Tbs beef bouillon1/4 tsp oregano1/4 tsp basilMelt butter in large pot. Saute onions and celery until soft. Add onions and celery and remaining ingredients to crockpot. Cook all

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-4847824267936992252009-12-02T11:16:00.001-05:002009-12-02T11:17:28.106-05:00

1-1/2 lb hamburger1 med onion, chopped1 minced garlic clove2 8-oz cans tomato sauce1 14-1/2 oz can stewed tomatoes, cut up1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp italian seasoningSalt/pepper to taste1 16-oz pkg bow tie pasta1 10-oz pkg frozen chopped spinach1-1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan cheeseIn a skillet, cook hamburger, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-77723120395840180342009-11-04T15:26:00.002-05:002009-11-04T15:29:09.418-05:00

2 lbs lean grassfed ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped black olives1/3 cup finely chopped onions1 tsp garlic1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley1 egg1/3 cup bread crumbs1/2 tsp salt (optional)1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper2 Tbs grape seed oil1 can Cento brand tomato sauceMix all ingredients in glass bowl. Form 1 1/2 - 2" meatballs. Brown in grape seed oil over medium heat. Place meatballs in

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-70805671335444299542009-10-12T09:56:00.001-05:002009-10-12T09:59:36.790-05:00

This is one of those can't go wrong and everybody loves it recipes! Fast, easy,crock pot friendly and freezes great. It makes alot, but you will want leftovers. This recipe gets passed around town from family to family so I have no idea where the recipe originated. Enjoy!2 lbs lean ground beef, cooked and drained (chicken or no meat works too)2 cans undrained pinto beans1 can undrained black

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-17957706050483243152009-10-01T10:28:00.000-05:002009-10-01T10:33:37.937-05:00

Red Cabbage1 large head of red cabbage, washed and coarsely sliced2 medium onions coarsely chopped6 tart apples, cored and quartered2 tsp salt2 cups hot water3 Tbs sugar2/3 cup cider vinegar6 Tbs butter or bacon greasePlace all ingredients in the crock pot in order listed. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours (High: 3 hours). Stir well before serving.Josh DayEditor, Crockpot Recipeshttp://

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-34419351909991200012009-09-29T10:42:00.000-05:002009-09-29T10:44:05.092-05:00

2 pounds zucchini1 small green pepper, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 Tsp salt1/4 each pepper4 each tomatoes, peeled and chopped2 Tbs butter2 Tbs minced parsleyCut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. In your crockpot, combine zucchini with green pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Top with chopped tomatoes, then butter. Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours or until

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-84797343300348546712009-09-24T11:45:00.001-05:002009-09-24T11:46:39.604-05:00

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded2 cans (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice,undrained1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk1 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed6 Tbs butter, cut in cubes3 eggs, slightly beaten1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmegLightly grease crockpot. In crockpot, combine sweet potatoes, pineapple, evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-72207910250961617082009-09-23T11:16:00.001-05:002009-09-23T11:16:45.001-05:00

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder -- cubed1 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground ginger1/8 tsp pepper13 ounces canned pineapple chunks1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 tsp chicken broth granules1/4 cup molasses1/4 cup vinegar2 Tbs cornstarch1 16-oz can sweet potatoes2 tomatoes, cut in eighths1 medium green bell pepper, cut in 1" cubesTrim excess fat from meat. Place in crock pot and season with salt, ginger and

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-64707672066646018312009-09-16T14:34:00.002-05:002009-09-16T14:34:56.431-05:00

1 lb dry black bean1 1/2 quarts water1 carrot, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 large red onion, chopped6 cloves garlic, crushed2 green bell peppers, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, chopped1/4 cup lentils1 28-oz. can peeled and diced tomatoes2 Tbs chili powder2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp ground black pepper3 Tbs red wine vinegar1 Tbs salt1/2 cup uncooked white rice (or brown rice)Sour

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-42368994092586865972009-09-14T14:31:00.000-05:002009-09-14T14:32:29.502-05:00

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons paprika -- Hungarian1 1/2 tsp salt1 tsp pepper6 large onions -- thinly sliced1 tsp chicken bouillon powder12 small red potatoes -- unpeeled and halved1 10-ounce package frozen green peas2 Tbs chopped parsleyRinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry. Season with the paprika, salt and pepper.Place all vegetables on the bottom of the

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-89165316395558001612009-09-02T10:54:00.001-05:002009-09-02T10:55:22.003-05:00

1 (3 lb) boneless beef brisket, partially frozen1 medium onion, quartered, sliced1 (19 oz) can Progresso Tomato Basil Soup2 tbs cornstarch2 tbs brown sugar1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)2 tbs Worcestershire sauce10 (1/2-inch-thick) slices Italian bread10 (1 oz) slices provolone cheese2 tbs chopped fresh parsleyCut beef diagonally across grain into thin slices.

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-38054830190270137182009-08-31T15:40:00.003-05:002009-08-31T15:46:50.718-05:00

1/4 cup brown sugar2 Tbs flour1 tsp salt1/8 tsp pepper1/2 cup water1/4 cup vinegar1 medium head red cabbage shredded1 small onion finely choppedIn your crockpot, combine sugar, flour, salt and pepper.Stir in water and vinegar. Add cabbage and onion and stirto combine. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours. If you'renot a vegetarian, sprinkle 4 diced slices of crispycooked bacon on top just before

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-22567175447276336632009-07-15T11:43:00.001-05:002009-07-15T11:44:30.668-05:00

1 Tbs olive oil1 1/2 cups onions, chopped1 1/4 cups carrots, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups vegetable broth2 tsp raw sugar (optional)1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiliesCombine

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-27155053382653640622009-07-06T14:50:00.000-05:002009-07-06T14:52:19.502-05:00

1 cup converted white rice1 cup wild rice -- rinsed and drained29 ounces canned vegetable broth1/2 cup hot water1/4 cup dry sherry1 medium onion -- chopped3/4 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp garlic pepper1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup dried cherries1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyIn your crockpot, mix together the white rice, wild rice, broth, water, sherry,

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-60347588855629262332009-06-24T13:30:00.001-05:002009-06-24T13:31:37.588-05:00

If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes in your cupboard add a cup of finely chopped seeded fresh tomatoes for a slightly different flavor1 lb dried great northern beans, sorted and rinsed2 cloves garlic, finely chopped6 cups water1 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves1 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper3/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil1 (2.25-oz) can sliced ripe olives, drainedMix all ingredients

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-78590777962772147772009-06-18T11:45:00.000-05:002009-06-18T11:46:42.298-05:00

8 pounds nectarines, peeled & chopped3 medium onions, diced1 jalapeno pepper, chopped & seeded1 jalapeno pepper, chopped & unseededJuice of 3 limes1/2 cup dry cilantroMix everything together and cook in crock pot on high for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Ladle into hot sterilized canning jars. Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes. Makes 6 pints.Josh DayEditor, Crockpot Recipeshttp://crockpotrecipes101.com

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-65781650799203021682009-06-04T15:31:00.001-05:002009-06-04T15:34:00.880-05:00

1 onion, chopped1/2 green pepper, diced2 ribs celery, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 lb frozen sliced okra1 lb canned sliced tomatoes2 cups corn1 tsp vegetable bouillon granules1/2 cup white cooking wine1/2 cup water1/4 tsp tabasco sauce1/4 tsp paprika2 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped1 Tbs fresh basil, mincedCombine all ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.Josh DayEditor,

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-54677493096203602552009-05-25T13:36:00.001-05:002009-05-25T13:38:18.282-05:00

An easy and delicious vegetable curry with rice. Colorful and spicy.3 cups coarsely chopped red potatoes2 cups peeled and coarsely chopped sweet potatoes1 cup coarsely chopped carrot1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbs grated fresh ginger1 1/2 tsp salt2 tsp curry powder1/2 tsp ground cumin1 (14-oz) can vegetable broth1 (13.5-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk1 1/2 cups quick-cooking

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-60216841946908461252009-05-19T12:45:00.001-05:002009-05-19T12:46:48.536-05:00

4 tsp butter1/2 upup uncooked rice1 cup liquid from canned tomatoes1-3/4 cup canned tomatoes, drained2 tsp chopped parsley1-1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper4 Tbs grated Parmesan cheeseChopped chivesSaute rice in butter in fry pan until rice is golden brown. Put in crockpot. Pour tomato liquid, tomatoes, parsley, salt & pepper into pot. Mix well. Cover & cook on low 6-8 hours. Sprinkle with parmesan

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-17101213229957593512009-05-17T12:53:00.002-05:002009-05-17T12:59:25.879-05:00

2 pounds round steak -- trimmed2 medium green bell peppers -- sliced thin1/2 medium onion, finely chopped1 cup beef broth2 Tbs low sodium soy sauce1/2 tsp ground ginger1 clove garlic -- minced1 tsp Worcestershire sauceFinely chop about 1/2 of a fresh onion. Cut the steak into serving size pieces. If desired, you can brown the meat in a little hot oil before adding to crockpot. Place the thinly

Josh Daynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9527839.post-47646119440672200682009-05-12T14:11:00.000-05:002009-05-12T14:12:50.020-05:00

2 1/2 cups dried garbanzo beans or 3 (15 ounces) cans chickpeas2 Tbs olive oil2 cups chopped onions8 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)2 cups vegetable stock2 cups water or additional vegetable stock2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/4 tsp pepper (freshly ground is always better)1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes (undrained)3 Tbs balsamic vinegar1 1/2 ounces grated fresh

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