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African Pulled Beef Sandwiches in the Slow Cooker with Yogurt-Mint Sauce

May 15, 2012 by Tiffany

Part of my family is heading to Disney World in a couple weeks. Because I’m in the group going, I can’t seem to stay away from the Disney stuff. That means I’ve been avidly reading the Disney Food Blog. Disney and food are two of my favorite things.

The other day, I ran across this review of a new sandwich found in Animal Kingdom. I new I had to try to create this! Of course, I have no idea what it tastes like, other than the way it is described in the post. Maybe I’ll get to sample the real deal while I’m there, so I can compare my version and Disney’s.

However, I have to say that the review was a great inspiration. My version turned out full of flavor and tender. My family loved it too. And the fact that it uses the slow cooker is a bonus. There’s just enough spice to make it interesting and give the meat a lot of flavor, yet it’s not burn-your-tongue hot.

Here’s what you’ll need to make these sandwiches: [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, Main Dish, Sandwich Tagged with African, beef, Disney, pita bread, roast, slow cooker1 Comment

Summer Slow Cooker Meals – Beat the Heat in the Kitchen

May 11, 2012 by Tiffany

I love using my slow cooker in the summer. We’ve even been known to use it on vacation. In fact, I had a dream a few years ago that we were in Magic Kingdom in Disney World and I was pushing a stroller with a crockpot in in, looking for a place to plug it in. I was a bit worried about all the food my Mom had planned to take on vacation with us.

The slow cooker is also a great way to cook without heating up the kitchen. I do tend to make different foods in the summer, than in winter. Here are some of my favorites: [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot Tagged with Crockpot, slow cooker, summer food2 Comments

Slow Cooker Beans for the Freezer aka Refried Beans without the Refry

May 1, 2012 by Tiffany

I have heard about the beans for years. Yes, years! And I can’t believe I had never tried them. I first heard about them on the Sonlight forums, where they were made famous by Bethany of For the Love of Grub.

Bethany loves these beans and makes them often and tells the rest of us that we need to be making them. Everyone who has tried them raves about them.

Do I take the hint and give them a try? No, I wait 5 or 7 years before it finally hits me that I need to see what the fuss is about. I mean, it’s just beans, right? They can’t be that much better than canned, right?

Call me a crazy bean lover! These things are fabulous!

They aren’t spicy, and yet they’re flavorful. They make a quick dinner, can be mashed or left whole and they’re great for stocking your freezer.

Bethany gives a lot of variations on her blog, but this is how I made them: [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, frozen food, vegetarian Tagged with beans, black beans, freezer cooking, Mexican, pinto beans, refried beans, vegetarian13 Comments

Teriyaki BBQ Chicken Legs in the Slow Cooker

April 26, 2012 by Tiffany

3 ingredients and a slow cooker. This couldn’t be simpler to throw together.

And it’s really good too! I’m not sure why I thought to mix Teriyaki and BBQ sauces, but the combination makes a flavorful sauce that was a hit with the kids.

Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

Filed under: Chicken, Crockpot, Main Dish Tagged with 3 ingredients, barbecue, barbeque, bbq, Chicken, chicken legs, Crockpot, slow cooker, teriyaki5 Comments

Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole

April 24, 2012 by Tiffany

The credit for this recipe goes entirely to my sister. She knows how to kick things up a notch or three.

This variation on Hashbrown Casserole includes peppers, bacon, extra sour cream and french fried onions on top. It may not win any nutrition awards, but I guarantee if you take it to a potluck your dish will come home empty.

Here’s what you’ll need (add a container of french fried onion topping that didn’t make it into the photo): [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, Side Dish Tagged with bacon bits, Casserole, cheddar, cream of chicken soup, frozen potatoes, potatoes, potluck, side dish, sour cream9 Comments

Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Soup – with variations to fit your pantry

April 10, 2012 by Tiffany

This soup has a lot of things going for it.

It can be made entirely in the slow cooker.

The chicken cooks in the soup, so no need for an extra step.

Just like taco soup, there are a million variations. Use what you’ve got available in your pantry.

Here’s what I used: [Read more...]

Filed under: Chicken, Crockpot, Main Dish, Soup Tagged with Chicken, corn, cumin, garlic, green pepper, onions, red pepper, rice, slow cooker, Soup, taco seasoning, tomatoes6 Comments

Slow Cooked Brown Sugar Chicken and Sweet Potatoes – 4 ingredients!

March 13, 2012 by Tiffany

I’m never going to convince my family to love sweet potatoes like I do. But this dish did convince the to eat them. My oldest daughter even said the sweet potatoes were pretty good. She didn’t think she liked them at all, but decided to give them a try when I served this.

This is a basic, quick recipe. The prep is easy – just 4 ingredients too! Chicken and sweet potatoes are a great combination. Add a little butter and brown sugar and they’re even better.

Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

Filed under: Chicken, Crockpot, Main Dish Tagged with brown sugar, butter, Chicken, Crockpot, slow cooker, sweet potatoes5 Comments

Honey Dijon Pork Chops and Apples in the Slow Cooker

March 8, 2012 by Tiffany

I would very much like to shake the hand of the person who invented the slow cooker. Said person should be lauded with chocolate and roses and decadent coffee concoctions.

I’m naturally suspicious of cooks who don’t make good use of the slow cooker. Why avoid something that is such a time saver, such a miracle worker?

Take this dinner, for instance. Into the crock go pork chops, apples, onions and a bit of honey and Dijon. Several hours later, you only need to add a green veggie and bread or salad and dinner is ready. It practically fixes itself, leaving me with time to ~~get stuff done~~ spend time on Pinterest.

Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, Main Dish, pork Tagged with apples, crockpot recipe, Dijon, honey, honey mustard, onion, pork chops, slow cooker1 Comment

Slow Cooked Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

February 21, 2012 by Tiffany

Waking up to hot oatmeal is a joy. And this Peaches and Cream Oatmeal is absolutely scrumptious! It only takes a few minutes to prep in the evening. I use my small slow cooker with a cheapo hack to make it programmable.

This recipe makes 4-6 servings. The leftovers heat up well in the microwave. It’s thick after being refrigerated, but just add a little milk to thin them down.

Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

Filed under: Breakfast, Crockpot Tagged with Breakfast, crockpot recipes, milk, oatmeal, peaches, slow cooker, steel cut oats10 Comments

No Recipe Required – 10 Ways to Cook Beef Roast or Other Cuts of Beef

January 19, 2012 by Tiffany

Have a cut of beef in your freezer that you need to fix for dinner? Not in the mood for a recipe? No problem!

Here are some ideas to get you started. No recipe required.

These ideas are for roasts or other cuts. If you’ve got a nice steak, you’ll want to choose a different cooking method.

All of these ideas can be done in the oven or slow cooker. The cooking time will depend on the cut of beef and how large the piece is. As a general rule, beef roast or a round steak weighing about 2-3 lbs. will take 6-7 hours on high in the slow cooker.

9 ways to fix beef roast or other cuts of beef

Salsa – any type.
Diced tomatoes and green chilis. Shred the meat and serve in tortillas or slice and serve with cornbread and veggies.
Enchilada sauce, shred and serve in tortillas.
Jar of gravy, add potatoes, carrots and onions cut in chunks.
Cream of mushroom soup. Serve with baked potatoes.
Spaghetti sauce - Pour over the meat. Add green peppers and onions. Serve over angel hair pasta.
Bbq sauce – Shred or slice and serve on buns.
Sprinkle with Italian seasonings, add onions, garlic and a splash of red wine.
Bay leaf, rosemary, salt and pepper, red wine or beef broth.
Make French Dip Sandwiches – Pour can of beef broth and 1 Tbs. worcestershire sauce over meat. Shred and serve on sub buns.