Tag Archives: One Pot/Slow Cooker/Crockpot

St.Patty’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage. Served with boiled potatoes and carrots. Along with Colcannon, Soda bread with Irish butter.

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Sandra

  *******   DON”T FORGET THE DIPPING SAUCE !   Made in a Crock Pot very early A.M and then placed in Roaster covered with foil for the oven on 250 until dinner. Mmm…there was also German Chocolate Cake, Ice … Continue reading →

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Brrrr…… it’s a day for “Chili”

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Sandra

  Everyone eats their chili differently. Some people like it in a bowl,  some like it on a baked potato with cheese and chopped onion, and one person likes chili in the bowl with pieces of baked potato and chopped … Continue reading →

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What’s for dinner? Crock-pot Beef and Broccoli over rice

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Sandra

This is an old standby since I make it a lot for when I am not home when they eat. Super easy and yummy.   Crock-pot Chinese Beef and Broccoli 1 pound boneless, beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips 1 … Continue reading →

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Another Pork butt/shoulder recipe after throwing the other one away due to trying a NEW recipe.

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Sandra

  This turned out great… and was requested for tomorrow if there are any left overs. Unfortunately I had to throw this in FROZEN because the other one ended up in the trash. I hope I have time to pull … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fajitas for a crowd.

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Sandra

            And for those that don’t like the sandwiches, there is always chicken on a plate LOL                        

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Yum, No Sugar Added Homemade Apple Butter

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Sandra

  (sorry … when my helper took the photos she forgot a few steps but that’s okay, I’m sure you know what’s missing)   I am making bread also so if you see flour dust everywhere you know why. A … Continue reading →

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Copper and Cast iron skillet cooking. Another Fritatta this time in the copper pan

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Sandra

    I am making three of four Fritatta for the freezer.   This one has broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Swiss and Asiago, ham, bacon, sausage, green pepper, and onion.. Mmmmm

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Cast Iron Skillet Recipes to come.

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Sandra

    I have made MANY things and will post soon, but today I will be making a breakfast/freezer dish. I make it every couple weeks, cut into pie shapes and freeze in freezer bags. In the morning I put … Continue reading →

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What’s for breakfast? Overnight Crock-pot Steel Cut Oats.

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Sandra

It has been dished out and devoured.     No nuts for me please! I’ll have hers please but no toast.   Can I get ex large bowl, I have to coach today.   Extra raisins please Margarine instead of … Continue reading →

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I am so sick and tired of buying 22 qt Roasters, and having them die, or coating flake off, or temp never reaching desired temp.

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Sandra

Some of these roaster problems were after just ONE use. Yes I am very careful and I have been cooking for almost 60 years. I know how to take care of items, I think they are poorly put together. I … Continue reading →

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Crock-Pot overnight oatmeal recipe. Trying out one of my new crock-pots.

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Sandra

Update to add photo of the crock-pot that I used. 4 QT  Oval   So I decided to try something new. Oatmeal in one of my new crock-pots that “he” brought home. The original recipe turned out like water so … Continue reading →

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Future Spicy BBQ Pork Sandwiches….. YUM !

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sandra

      Holy Moly these were umm”spicy”.   I will pack it up in individual bags and freeze for a quick meal.                 Cooling down so I can pack it up in … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patty’s Day………Corned Beef and Cabbage………My corned beef was too tender and fell apart towards the end of the night.

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Sandra

Way too busy to take a lot of photos sorry. We had such a good time but super busy.   Day before …………..And Day Of.   make Cole slaw…………………………….. (check) Get the large roaster from box and clean………………………..(check) I love … Continue reading →

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Going to make this tomorrow… Slow Cooker Marmalade Pork Tenderloin, We love this !

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Sandra

I would have made it tonight but I am out of one of the ingredients.   UPDATE…. oops looked in the freezer and my pork loin is missing. LOL …..Ok so I will make this sometime this week ( smile … Continue reading →

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Left over night… Stew and store bought Crescent Rolls.

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Sandra

    Warning ………LEFT OVER NIGHT !!   IT MIGHT LOOK LIKE DOD FOOD ,  BUT IT WAS GOOOOOD !   Boy it was good. I love the stews and soups and sauces the next day ( or out of the … Continue reading →

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This filling was made from left over chicken and it will be made into Pot Pie Filling and Chicken Soup with Rice or Noodles.

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Sandra

  I will update this after I have made the pot pie or soup. Right now it will go in the freezer until ready to use.        

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Thick Hot Stew on a cold yucky day. Served with bread of your choice.

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Sandra

     

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Roasted Whole Chicken , broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussel sprouts. Served with baked sweet potato.

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Sandra

      Oops…….. the skin broke but VERY JUICY!!!!!           I want everyone to eat veggies so I will make a variety.       Broccoli  and cauliflower     Brussel sprouts and cauliflower.  

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New Years Day for Luck. Sausage and Sauerkraut, Blackeyed Peas

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Sandra

    I used this brand this year. It was great.

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Homemade Bean soup made from the ham bone for Christmas. Served with store bought rolls for a fast dinner.

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Sandra

         

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Nice HOT Chili…..Mmmm

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Sandra

     

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One pan and simple. Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and broccoli.

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Sandra

Served with a mashed sweet potato with butter and heavy cream. ( and a loss next morning). Oh and Lower carb strawberry shortcake with whipped cream.   I was worried about gaining 1/2 pound so Dinner was going to be … Continue reading →

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Braised Beef with Roasted Sweet potatoes, onions, celery and carrots. Nice meal for a yucky day.

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Sandra

This ends up to be so tender that I got laughed at for setting the tables with knives. Ha Ha so funny huh?           I used my Lodge Pot on the stove.   Brown the roast … Continue reading →

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A Cold Day and a Pot Roast. Can you smell it ?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Sandra

I made a pot roast because the weather was yucky and I was busy. There is something so wonderful about throwing something in a pot and letting it cook. I’m glad I cut the meat this thick, it was perfect … Continue reading →

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Sausage and Sauerkraut served with mashed taters. Hey, it’s a New Years Day meal for luck, and “his” families tradition.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Sandra

  I have a couple crock-pots and I love them. This one is HUGE. It is a Kenmore and I have to say it is wonderful ! I am able to make a recipe on the stove top and transfer … Continue reading →

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Homemade Vegetable Soup and homemade bread

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Sandra

        Here is the bread in the bread maker ….. can you smell it ?

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Big Huge Crockpot of Vegetable Beef Soup. I will make homemade bread later and slather the butter all over it. Slurp !

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Sandra

       

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Crockpot Parmesan Potatoes

Posted on May 11, 1999 by Sandra

Let me say this right now…. you can do so much with this recipe.   Crockpot Parmesan Potatoes   6 potatoes, sliced 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 small onion chopped 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1  can … Continue reading →

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Rotel Chicken

Posted on September 20, 1998 by Sandra

This was dinner tonight served along with a cold crispy salad.   ROTEL CHICKEN   1 whole fryer, boiled and de-boned, and cut in bite size pieces 1 cup chicken stock or broth 1 small/med onion, chopped 1 can cream of … Continue reading →

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Recipe to try soon………Deep Dish Taco Squares

Posted on August 20, 1998 by Sandra

I might try this recipe this week. Seems to be pretty easy and have everything in the pantry. Deep-Dish Taco Squares 2 cups biscuit mix 1/2 cup cold water 1 pound ground beef 1 green bell pepper — chopped 2 … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on January 19, 1998 by Sandra

  I Broil the chicken ahead of time so that the skin is nice and browned before putting it in the crock-pot. You can make this in a dutch oven too. oh geeze or any larger pan on the stove. … Continue reading →

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