https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:07:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish/page/2#post-301939 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:18:49 +0000 anniegurumi 301939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ladies! You are making me salivate at the computer. :) I'm going to give these recipes a try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish/page/2#post-301722 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:37:54 +0000 anonysquire 301722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So you guys inspired me. I just threw some soup mix, water, brats and potatoes in the crock pot. I hope it turns out decent lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301616 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:20:39 +0000 GrapeCrush 301616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HeatherlovesKenny: lol I didn't know either at first..it's the square ones </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301301 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:24:08 +0000 looch 301301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: So smart. The recipe you posted also looks good, can't wait to try that and Mrs. Wagon's pork/root beer one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301288 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:21:35 +0000 loveisstrange 301288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Genius, right? My friend told me about it. It works amazingly well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301282 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:17:38 +0000 looch 301282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: that's an interesting tip to use the stand mixer to shred, would never have thought of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301245 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:52:35 +0000 HLK208 301245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarbear: DH likes dishes like that but, what the heck are southern home style fries?? I can't find them!</p> <p>I went to the grocery store after reading this thread and picked up ingredients for 5 or so of these recipes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301240 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:49:39 +0000 loveletter 301240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This thread is making me hungry!</p> <p>One that I make a lot is Beer-braised Pork &amp; Black Bean Soup.. I don't even really like pork, but this is soooo good!(http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/slow-cooker-beer-braised-pork-10000001694943/index.html).</p> <p>My husband also really loves Tangy Italian Beef Sandwiches (<a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/slow-cooker-tangy-italian-beef-sandwiches/f8c78113-de62-4197-9727-2e4d8116577e" rel="nofollow">http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/slow-cooker-tangy-italian-beef-sandwiches/f8c78113-de62-4197-9727-2e4d8116577e</a>) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301116 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:44:54 +0000 Shutterbug 301116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've made this a bunch of times... super yummy and healthy, too. It's even good year round because it has lime and cilantro, so it's lighter tasting than regular chili. <a href="http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/RecipePage.aspx?recipeId=95071" rel="nofollow">http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/RecipePage.aspx?recipeId=95071</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301109 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:40:00 +0000 AprilK 301109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmenow: My husband's Mom is obsessed with those packets! she gave us a pork one and it was pretty good... I need to try the beef one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301102 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:36:18 +0000 Pipers Mommy 301102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: The Ranch definitely jazzes it up a bit. I love that it is Super easy and great for Sunday football! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301083 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:23:42 +0000 mrsmenow 301083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make roasts all the time, and then we shred the meat for sandwhiches with the left overs. I have made many for family get to gethers and have found the best seasoning ever, I use the beef and pork packets.</p> <p>Seriously try these packets, they are amazing (and no I do not have any affiliation with the company, they just make roasts so darn good), we use it as gravy on potatoes too!</p> <p>[attach=1499/12/maluvj.600x450.crock.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301081 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:23:12 +0000 Foodnerd81 301081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pipers Mommy: That sounds awesome. I made buffalo shredded chicken once, but only used the hot sauce so it was a little one dimensional. I think the ranch seasoning would be the key to make it that much better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301074 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:19:48 +0000 Foodnerd81 301074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: I usually cut it in half or quarters, depending how big the chicken is (so how small it has to be to stuff it in).<br /> Oh and then I freeze the chicken stock in cupcake tins-- each is just about exactly 1/3 cup, so once they are frozen, pop them out and store them all in a gallon ziploc. I thinking putting a splash of vinegar is supposed to draw more nutrients out of the bones or something-- I read it somewhere on the internet, but then I always forget anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301063 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:15:32 +0000 Pipers Mommy 301063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shredded Buffalo Chicken.<br /> 4 boneless chicken breasts, packet of Hidden Valley Ranch powder dressing, bottle Frank's Wing, and 2 tbsp butter, cook on high for 4 hours. Use fork to shred. I serve on rolls with bleu cheese crumble and ranch or bleu cheese dressing (to dip). </p> <p>All these recipes are making me hungry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301041 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:06:12 +0000 mrs. wagon 301041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loving this thread! </p> <p>I haven't made a whole lot but a pork shoulder with a 20 oz bottle of root beer makes GREAT pulled pork (low for 8 hrs, pull, mix with bbq: we use sweet baby ray's). You can even do it with frozen meat. </p> <p>I can't wait to try some of these recipes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301035 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:00:44 +0000 bpcmarj 301035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: That's a great idea about making stock after. I will have to try that! Do you slice the lemon first before putting it in, or just stick it in there whole? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301032 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:59:33 +0000 bpcmarj 301032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MUI831: I made this the other day, and had lunches for a week! So good.</p> <p>I like to make chili in the crockpot. I use the McCormick slow cooker packet of seasoning and generally the recipe on the back of it, too. I like my chili spicy so I will ususally substitute the diced tomatoes for original ro-tel. Also, I almost always use ground turkey instead of beef. Add in some frozed chopped peppers and onion and some corn and you have a well rounded meal. Yum. So good in the fall, especially on a football day. Honestly. we use the slow cooker McCormick packs for a lot of things (roasts, beef stew, etc).</p> <p>I like to make shredded chicken, too. It's so easy in that you just put a couple of chicken breasts in the crock pot and cover them with your favorite jarred pasta sauce. Cook on low for 8 hours and shred. Serve over rice or pasta.</p> <p>I make DH meatballs a lot, too. I don't have a recipe and I use jarred sauce for this (barilla roasted garlic adds good flavor). Just mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, an egg, and some spices and roll into balls. Stack in the crock pot and cover with your favorite sauce. Cook on low for 8 hours for the best flavor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301031 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:59:20 +0000 Foodnerd81 301031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to make a full chicken in the crockpot. Season with salt and pepper, maybe a lemon or herbs in the cavity if you have them, squish the whole thing into the slow cooker, no water or anything, and put it on low. 8-10 hours later it's simmering in its own juices and really tender. The only thing is, it usually won't come out in one piece and you don't get the nice crisp skin like you would roasting it, but it's also never dry in some parts and over cooked in others (which always happens to me roasting). Then I use the leftover bits and all the bones for stock-- just throw it all back in (no need to wash the pot first!) with water to cover (6 cups-ish), some carrots, onions, whatever, and simmer on low overnight. Strain, put in the fridge for a day to let the fat solidify on top, scoop off the fat, and you are done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301012 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:48:43 +0000 ladyfingers 301012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCB: Thanks for the tips -- I always cook everything in the crock pot on low, but I'll give the "don't touch the bottom" tip a try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-301002 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:43:35 +0000 ShootingStar 301002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladyfingers: IME, there's a few things you need to do to have chicken come out good - cook on low, cover the chicken totally with liquid, and don't put it on the bottom (put veggies first). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-300984 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:36:01 +0000 mrskc 300984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I just made that last week! It was pretty good.</p> <p>Hubby and I have been obsessed with slow cooker recipes lately. We've made 1-2 slow cooker meals every week for the last few weeks. </p> <p>I found this website thru Pinterest: <a href="http://punchfork.com/recipes/slow-cooker" rel="nofollow">http://punchfork.com/recipes/slow-cooker</a></p> <p>And one of my favs is crockpot chicken enchiladas. <a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotchicken/r/cpweekly50.htm" rel="nofollow">http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotchicken/r/cpweekly50.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-300947 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:22:36 +0000 ladyfingers 300947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yum! I haven't had a lot of luck with chicken breasts in the crock pot, they are always too dry for my taste. But my favorite lately is Korean Ribs. </p> <p>Take a package of beef or pork spare ribs<br /> 1 c soy sauce (we use low-sodium)<br /> 1 c brown sugar<br /> 1./2 c water<br /> 5 whole jalapenos</p> <p>Dump the whole thing in and cook on low for 8 hours. </p> <p>Spare ribs aren't really cheap, but they've been on sale a lot lately at my supermarket so we've made a lot of this lately. It's so delicious with some rice and broccoli or green beans. Just made it yesterday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-300898 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:01:43 +0000 ShootingStar 300898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to take about a pound of chicken breasts, a can of cream of chicken and herbs soup, a large can of chicken broth, 1/2 package of frozen chopped spinach and sometimes some artichoke hearts, and cook on low for 7-8 hours. The last 1/2 hour add in 1-2 cups of rice and cook on high. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-300860 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:40:10 +0000 Alivoo01 300860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like making cornish hen and soup, jambalaya, or shredded pork tenderloin. Love crock pot meals because it makes your house smell delicious and dinner is ready as soon as you get home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-300812 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:07:33 +0000 tororojo 300812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have only used our crock pot once, but I made this orange chicken recipe and it was amazing! <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/09/slow-cooker-orange-chicken.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/09/slow-cooker-orange-chicken.html</a> I used extra red pepper flakes and it was nice and spicy. I wanna say I read all the comments at the bottom first and made a little adjustment on the amount of OJ concentrate, but it's been awhile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-300811 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:03:28 +0000 loveisstrange 300811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make these awesome crockpot BBQ shredded chicken sandwiches. They only take 3 hours on high! The sauce mix is also awesome on ribs. The key is to buy too BBQ sauce as a base, I always do Sweet Baby Ray's. For those that have stand mixers, the shredding is super easy if you throw the chicken in the mixer after 2 hours and use the paddle attachment. Shreds like a dream.</p> <p><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/zesty-slow-cooker-chicken-barbecue/" rel="nofollow">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/zesty-slow-cooker-chicken-barbecue/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-300806 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:56:48 +0000 LuLu Mom 300806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Smoothered Porkchops: 4 thick cut porkchops, 1 can of golden mushroom soup, 1 can of cream of mushroom soup. Low for 4-6 hours. </p> <p>Italian Chicken: chicken breast, package of Italian Seasoning mix, 2 cans of cream of chicken, 1 package of cream cheese. Serve over pasta or rice. </p> <p> Roast: roast, 1 can of beefy mushroom, 2 cans of french onion, 1 can of cream of mushroom, carrots, onions, potoates</p> <p>pulled meat sandwiches (I'll do pork, beef, chicken) : meat, covered with can of dark pop (not diet) and 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce. Cook 4 hours, and then cover with remainig BBQ sauce! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-300738 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:48:26 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 300738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bratwurst and sauerkraut. </p> <p>Throw in some potatoes and carrots, add the bratwurst, top with sauerkraut and then add water or beer to just the top of the veggies. Keep on low heat all day. So yummy :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-is-your-favorite-crock-pot-dish#post-300735 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:42:45 +0000 anonysquire 300735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Funeral potatoes or chicken porridge! </p>