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« Reply #45 on: November 18, 2009, 03:32:53 PM » |
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I'm making beef stew in my giant-o crock pot.. I followed the quantities the recipe says but the liquid does not cover all the ingredients.. should I add more liquid? I have potatoes, carrots, beef, onion, mushrooms...
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« Reply #46 on: November 18, 2009, 05:47:22 PM » |
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My crockpot is collecting dust in the cupboard its is going to be 43C today the hottest Nov day on record so I think I may have a mutiny if I get it out lol. Pat I would add some more liquid add some now and a bit later if it look's like it needs it.
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« Reply #47 on: November 18, 2009, 06:37:32 PM » |
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It's Grilling weather for you girl!!! it is looking good now.. very thick... but I think it needs some kind of seasoning but not sure what....
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« Reply #48 on: November 18, 2009, 06:54:45 PM » |
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How is your stew doing, Pat? My stew recipe doesn't have much liquid in it at first, but I guess it cooks out of the veggies, because when it is done, it is perfectly saucy. Good luck with yours.
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« Reply #49 on: November 18, 2009, 07:05:59 PM » |
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it is really looking good.. I did put in 1/2 cup more beef broth than she called for... and now I think it needs some kind of seasoning but I don't know what to add.. it had some red wine vinegar and soy in the broth... parsley.. bayleaf.. salt and pepper
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« Reply #50 on: November 18, 2009, 10:51:21 PM » |
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the Beef Stew turned out WONDERFUL! I will put in a bit more broth next time... wrote a note on the recipe!
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« Reply #51 on: November 19, 2009, 09:22:41 AM » |
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On a TV show this week with all sorts of holiday hints/tips, a crock pot was used for heating towels for facials, even uses to soften mens beards. Now that' probably what I would use a crock pot for - NAH! DH makes great pulled pork in the crock pot.
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« Reply #52 on: November 19, 2009, 09:32:07 AM » |
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LOL.. those are crazy ideas!
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« Reply #53 on: January 04, 2011, 01:43:15 PM » |
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On New Year Day, I made bean soup in my crock pot. It was delicious! Here is where I found the recipe: http://susanbranch.com/cooking/2010recipes/images/beansoup.jpgShe cooked it in a heavy pot but I wanted to use the crock pot. Now for a few notes: Be sure to soak the navy beans for at least 24 hours! Don't know why I have trouble with beans getting tender.  I put everything in the crock at 9:30am in the morning and cooked it until we ate at 6:30pm. It was not quite done! By the time I took it out of the pot at 9:00pm and cooled it was done!  After about 6 hours I took out the hamhocks and cut out the meat. I also added half a slab of ham slice. So there was at least one small piece of meat in each spoonful.  Hope you all enjoy it! Happy New Year! |
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« Reply #54 on: January 04, 2011, 01:55:30 PM » |
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OMG.. going off to print it!! I read somewhere that beans might be old if they dont' soften at a normal rate!
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« Reply #55 on: January 04, 2011, 02:33:40 PM » |
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I have to share this book with ya'll... Williams-Sonoma The New Slow Cooker, fresh receipes for the modern cook, by Brigit Binns, U.S. $34.95/Can. $41.95 I went into Williams-Sonoma and once I saw the cover picture, I knew the book would be coming home with me. I have made three recipes from the book: Braised Chicken Pappardelle (I couldn't find the Pappardelle so I used wide egg noodles) Garlicky Pork with Greens Classic Beef Stew It also gives a side you can make with the recipes. You do have little bit of prep work (cutting veggies and browning meat) but it is well worth it at dinner time!!!!  ENJOY! |
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« Reply #56 on: January 04, 2011, 02:56:06 PM » |
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One of the gals here at school has used recipes from http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/. She says they turn out very yummy. And the recipes are FREE! |
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« Reply #57 on: January 04, 2011, 03:12:32 PM » |
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Karen.... that recipie sounds similar to my non-recipie soup. I don't use hamhocks... wouldn't know one if I saw one I just dice up one of those Kentucky Legend chucks of boneless ham and I add garlic instead of bay leaf and I also add home grown green beans with the carrots, onion and celery. The family loves it! I believe Pat is correct... the beans may be too old if they aren't cooking up fast enough. But soaking them overnight should help. hm |
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« Reply #58 on: January 04, 2011, 03:21:19 PM » |
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Oh, I love my crockpots. Have one here in CLT & a big one home in Pa. Use them both all year. Last thing I made here was turkey chili for my fly friends. Was delish! Kinda late today, but think I just may put something in it for tomorrow. Thanks Karen for bringing this out of hiding.\
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« Reply #59 on: January 04, 2011, 05:04:18 PM » |
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Love crock pot cooking - have an email with all sorts. Have to find it.
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