Tag Archive: crock pot

tasty tuesday: jen & frank’s chicken parisienne

I was desperate.  I needed a crock pot recipe that was quick…well, not quick, but I could prepare it within 10 minutes or less, I could run the boys to swim class, and then come home and everything would be ready to go.  Well, I found the perfect recipe in my new cookbook, Crock Pot:…

tasty tuesday: beef burgandy

I’ve written a couple of times about the ongoing love affair with my crock pot.  However, I keep coming back to this one recipe.  The thing is, it’s not pretty.  In fact, it’s an ugly dish.  But damn, it’s good.  It’s a solid meal and I always think it’s the meal that people used to…

tasty tuesday: crock pot sausage & veggie ziti

There are some meals that I prepare that I like.  And there are some meals that I LOVE.  You probably know that I’ve had an ongoing love affair with my crock pot.  Well, here’s one more recipe to add to my love letter. This recipe has been adapted from The New Creative Crock-Pot Slow Cooker…

crock pot love – citrus beef stew

I’ve been having a love affair with my crock pot.  It even sounds a little dirty, doesn’t it?  I have made some of the best, delicious food with my slow cooker.  I’ve fallen in love.  He’s easy, delicious and no frills.  Last week I made one of my all time favorites that I thought you…

Book Club Special Recipe-Tuscan Veggie Torte

vintage now im really cooking

I hosted last night’s Chicks & Books meeting.  What a great night.  I’m so happy everyone enjoyed the book, The Gargoyle, and I particularly got pleasure from our discussion.  Since so many of you were enthusiastic about the crock pot dinner, I thought I’d post the recipe.  I’m a big fan of these easy meals,…

Herbed Artichoke Chicken

crockpot-pragmatist or desperate housewife

Oh crock pot, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… 1) easy 2) tasty 3) kids like it too 4) so very little prep & clean up Here’s a good recipe from The New Creative Crock Pot Cookbook (2001) by Robin Taylor Swatt (oh thank you Sharon, my MIL, for getting me…