slow cooker recipes

[silverdaler]

my son is now living alone, and experimenting with cookery. he has got a slow cooker and would like some easy recipes to try. (he also wants to make something vegetarian in it for his girlfriend ). any ideas please ???????? thank you

[shaneystar2]

More slow cooker recipes than you can shake a stick at
http://southernfood.about.com/library/crock/bl cpidx.htm

Also if you type "slow cooker" into the category search there has been lots of discussion and recipes given for this wonderful invention.

[BBWCHATT]

This is my favorite recipe - I have shared it on AB many times. It is super easy, super inexpensive and could be changed to vegetarian easily.

Taco Soup

1 Pound Hamburger (Mince) � Browned & Drained
1 Pack Taco Seasoning
1 Can Ro-tel Tomatoes (has jalapeno in it)
(can is the size of a Campbell�s soup can)
1 Can Dark Red Kidney Beans
1 Can Corn � Whole Kernel
1 Can of Water

(You can also add carrots, peas, white beans, potatoes - just any vegetable you like best.)
Mix together & cook until it looks/smells done - although everything is already cooked - so you COULD eat it as soon as it gets hot. You can also put it in a crockpot/slow cooker.
After you put it in your bowl � taste it, it is great that way and less fattening � then put a big blob of sour cream in it and mix it up � then taste it again.
Garnish with black olives, cheese, onions, chives � whatever makes you happy.
I multiply the recipe (with less meat and more corn - just a personal preference) and freeze containers of it to pop in the microwave to thaw and heat later.

[Postdog]

I use my slow cooker once or twice a week, and I usually eat some and freeze the rest to eat later. I do cook in it - that is, actually prepare meats and veggies, pre cook where needed etc, but one of the best uses I have found is to "Modify" already prepared stuff. For instance, I buy a couple of packets of dry soup, but I will add stuff as appropriate. For instance, vegetable soup I will add fresh mushrooms, onions, leeks, etc - basically whatever I can get which I think will be OK. I also use dried veggies, and "soup mixes" of dried veggies which thicken it up nicely.

Last week I had a nice beef soup/stew, which I simply made up of Mushrooms, Onions, taters, peppers, and some cooked cut up burgers and gravy granules. So easy too - did it when I had time, flicked the cooker on b4 I went to work, and I have come home to a hot meal for little effort.

[BBWCHATT]

Silverdaler - does he also know that before he goes to work he can put a frozen or raw roast or chicken in it - no liquid of any kind - sprinkle whatever herbs/spices he wants to put on the meat - and leave it on low all day. When he comes home, the house will smell wonderful and the meat/chicken will be falling off the bone tender. I did that for years - they are good for many things, but that what they are best for in my opinion:)

[silverdaler]

thanks evryone, will pass the details on, think i will buy one myself now !!!!!!!! x

[Ed Strong]

Although not a vegetarian, I have used this recipe in the slow cooker, it's delicious. I also cook some long grain rice separately and put in individual microwave containers, top up with some of the veg curry and then freeze for meals to take to work. I take them straight from the freezer in the morning and by lunchtime they are ready to reheat in the microwave. I also do this with pasta and chilli dishes.

VEGETABLE CURRY

Slow Cooker (Low 8-10 hrs)
Serves 4

1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Dried Chilli
1 Onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp Chutney
1 sml Head of Celery, thinly sliced
397g (14ozs) Can Tomatoes Incl Juice
1 Red Pepper, roughly chopped
300ml (� Pint) Water
100g (4ozs) Orange Lentils
Bay Leaf
1 Tbsp Curry Powder
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tsp Cumin
2 Tbsp Tomato Pure�

Pre-heat slow cooker for 20 mins.

In a large frypan gently fry onion, celery & red pepper in the oil until softened but not browned. Add all the remaining ingredients. Bring to the boil & transfer to the slow cooker. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Optional.
Add sultanas(towards end of cooking time) and/or apple.
Options of cauliflower/carrots/sweet potatoes/butternut squash.

[areboy]

to,silverdaler. I use a slowcooker 2 or 3 times a week.Get your son The Slow Cooker Cookbook by Catherine Atkinson,its fantastic.Plus xmas is near.