Comments on: Menu Plan Monday, 10/26 – 11/1

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:37:12 +0000

sorry I’m late on this one – I made this soup last week and it was really good that day, but was FANTASTIC as leftovers. I think it needed a day or so to ripen…

Crockpot Vegetarian Minestrone Soup (adopted from recipezaar)
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 bunch parsley (i left this whole and fished it out at the end)
2 small zukes, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 c. barley, rinsed
1-2 med onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
a generous amount dried no salt italian seasoning
1 can white beans, rinsed (i used dried beans that i’d already cooked)
1 cup kale, chopped
6 cups of water
1 boullion cube (i used a pareve beef flavored one)

Dump everything in the crockpot. Cook on low for a long time (mine was on for 8 hours or so). It tasted even better a few days later. I made my non-vegetarian because i tossed in some chicken broth and chicken bones i had on hand…

By: Mae

Mae — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:23:35 +0000

Did I send you the crock pot chicken recipe I have? Basically, it’s salsa, black beans, pineapple and chicken – serve over rice and with sour cream if you are non-Kosher like me. My kids love love love it!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:15:52 +0000

Made a great chicken stew in the crock pot last week.
Breast and thighs from a whole chicken (with bones and skin). I browned them before putting them in the crock pot. Added 3 chopped parsnips and 3 carrots, a few mushrooms and 2-3 potatoes, 2/3 cup chicken broth, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Cooked on low for 8 hrs. When it was done I took the liquid and added a bit of cornstarch to make it a bit more like gravy. Served the whole thing with biscuits and even got the kids to eat the chicken part.

By: Ashlyn

Ashlyn — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:02:52 +0000

My favorite slow cooker meal is Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken. It’s a recipe I got from Taste of Home’s Healthy Cooking Magazine Feb/March 2009 issue. My husband raves over this dish. You can see the recipe and my suggestion for how to use leftovers here: http://justmethroughwords.blogspot.com/2009/04/slow-cooked-southwest-chicken.html

Hope this Helps!
Hugs, Ashlyn

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:42:43 +0000

I too am a crock pot nut! I cook in mine several times a week. This past Sunday I cooked my whole meal in the crock pot. BBQ Chicken, Potatoes and Corn. I have several recipies on the blog if you want to check them out. Havea great day!

By: merrie

merrie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:03:57 +0000

Try your Chicken Castillo and add potatoes and a splash of red wine and tomato paste.
Was totally delicious

By: Lisa Hartjes

Lisa Hartjes — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:40:05 +0000

I came for a visit after seeing you listed at MPM. I’d love to know how the Baked Huevos Rancheros worked out too.

I don’t have many slow cooker chicken recipes, but I’ll look and see what I have. One recipe I used to make a long time ago was Lemonade Chicken – put chicken parts (thighs are best), pour a thawed container of lemonade over them, and cook for 8 hours on Low or until done. Or at least I think that was the recipe. Like I said, it’s been a long time.

By: Noelle

Noelle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:49:51 +0000

Dara,
Thanks for stopping by my Hudson Valley MPM!
I can’t wait to hear how the individual Huevos works out! I love Huevos.

Have you tried this sweet potato chili?? http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2009/05/sweet-potato-chili-vegan-crockpot.html
I tried it recently and made a few personal adjustments (a little less oj and a little more beans!)

I haven’t really found any chicken recipes for the slow cooker. I’m never overly please with how the chicken tastes in slow cooker recipes.

By: Rona

Rona — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:26:42 +0000

Looks like you have a yummy week planned.
Have a great Halloween or Harvest Festival!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:14:29 +0000

Well, I gave you our all-time favorite Slow Cooker recipe (Goulash!), but I will look for other good ones for you. I love the idea of a slow cooker, but agree that some recipes aren’t great. This is a fun challenge and I hope you’ll share some great finds with us!!