Crock pot ideas/Recipie

[emily_in_nc]

That sounds delicious, Lisa! I'm forwarding the idea on to my DH, who does nearly all the cooking (he's retired) and LOVES BB soup. Since we're finally going to get some winter (starting tomorrow) after all this unseasonably spring-like weather, soup sounds perfect!

Emily

[KnottedYet]

Dinner at Lisa's house! I'll bring the gluten-free beer!

I love cilantro and black beans, so I want to try this recipe! Thanks!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I put a BIG bunch of cilantro in- the flavor is what makes this soup the best.
Also, Progresso cans of black beans are larger than a "typical" can of beans (and better beans in my opinion), so if you use another brand of typical size can, use 4 instead of 3 cans.

P.S. Knot- Just for the record, I don't mind gluten, ....but don't be slippin' any TOFU in there anywhere!


P.P.S. Is it just me, or does anyone else always read the title of this thread as "Crack pot ideas"??

[7rider]

Sounds yummy. I usually have cilantro around for the bunnies. I so rarely use it for my own meals!

Does anyone ever put chicken in a CP frozen (or nearly so)? Most recipes call for cooking on low 6-8 hours, but DH and I will be away from the house for 10 - sometimes 11 hours. My recent attempt with Cornish game hens had them falling apart as I tried to remove them. They were yummy, but I'd like a better "presentation" and perhaps would have done so if I cooked them only 8 hours, instead of 10-11. I wondered if I could put them in half frozen, or if I was just inviting a good case of botulism!!

[annie]

Sounds yummy. I usually have cilantro around for the bunnies. I so rarely use it for my own meals!

Does anyone ever put chicken in a CP frozen (or nearly so)? Most recipes call for cooking on low 6-8 hours, but DH and I will be away from the house for 10 - sometimes 11 hours. My recent attempt with Cornish game hens had them falling apart as I tried to remove them. They were yummy, but I'd like a better "presentation" and perhaps would have done so if I cooked them only 8 hours, instead of 10-11. I wondered if I could put them in half frozen, or if I was just inviting a good case of botulism!!

I often cook completely frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot. Just open the package the throw them in, add whatever seasonings, etc. and they cook on low for 8-10 hours. They are quite done! Never had any problems. If you were doing an entire chicken, it might take a bit more time. Cornish hens are small, tho', so I think they'd work well. I may have to try that! What else did you put in with them, Regina?

[Tuckervill]

I, too put frozen chicken breasts in the crock-pot. Works just fine, and yes, it does keep them from falling apart altogether.

Make sure it's a long slow cook, though. They won't be done on High after 6 hours.

Karen

[7rider]

I often cook completely frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot. Just open the package the throw them in, add whatever seasonings, etc. and they cook on low for 8-10 hours. They are quite done! Never had any problems. If you were doing an entire chicken, it might take a bit more time. Cornish hens are small, tho', so I think they'd work well. I may have to try that! What else did you put in with them, Regina?

Thanks!
I just put a bunch of diced potatoes, carrots, and onions. A little S&P and seasoning on the birds. I went for simple.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Wow, I am very pleased about this-
For xmas I gave one of my daughters and her partner a crock pot and my favorite vegetarian crock cook book. I figured they might experiment with it for soups. They are vegetarians.
Well my daughter called last night and told me it has totally changed their LIFE! They both go to work around noon and come home tired in the evening. They've been planning their crock meals and getting the ingredients fo 3 meals at a time and then chopping everything in the morning and setting it up and going off.
My daughter says they love chopping and preparing the stuff together in the morning, and they just lOVE coming home with everything ready and smelling good. She also says they are eating much more healthily because of it- buying more fresh veggies and unusual things like parsnips and kinds of exotic beans and greens that they had never tried or considered before. I was so thrilled by her excitement & enthusiasm! Guess I picked a good present for them.