Slow Cooker / Crockpot
Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker
It’s crock pot season and this recipe has absolutely no prep work involved. You literally dump everything in a crockpot and turn it on! Ropa vieja, which is Spanish for “Old Clothes,” is a popular dish of the Canary Islands, Cadiz, Greater Miami and the Caribbean, especially Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. It is a shredded flank, brisket or skirt steak in a […]
Continue ReadingClassic Beef Pot Roast
Less is More Years ago my mother-in-law taught me how to make her pot roast. This recipe is so simple it takes me about 10 minutes to make it. There is no seasoning what so ever – not even salt and pepper. It doesn’t need any. I usually use a 7 Bone Roast. There are […]
Continue ReadingSwiss Steak
The process of “Swissing”! Yesterday, it was my mother-in-law’s birthday. I wanted to make her something that she used to make. I searched through the Betty Crocker’s New Picture Cook Book and found a recipe for Swiss Steak. Why on earth is it called swiss steak??? Swiss steak is a method of preparing meat, usually beef, by […]
Continue ReadingSweet & Sour Meatballs
A passed hors d’oeuvres from the past…. Tonight I am catering an event – passed hors d’oeuvres. I love to serve meatballs, they are easy and a good way to soak up the alcohol. Here is one from Bon Appetit magazine from years ago. This recipe uses a bottle of Homade® brand chili sauce. I […]
Continue ReadingNormandy Chicken with Apples in a Crockpot
An easy crock pot recipe The flavor of the apples really comes through in this cold-weather dish. Knorr is a good brand for the leek soup mix (although not the only good one) – and the sauce can be finished by stirring in a spoonful or two of crème fraîche if a creamy result is preferred. […]
Continue ReadingHerb Marinated Pork Tenderloins
Keeping your kitchen cool…. Here is a delicious pork tenderloin recipe that can be seared and put in the oven or crockpot. Using a crockpot in the summer is a way of not heating up the kitchen when it’s hot. Herb Marinated Pork Tenderloins Serves 6 1 lemon, zest grated ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon […]
Continue ReadingBaked Beans
You’re hogging my cupboards! For some reason (I suppose it’s because I am a caterer!), I happened to have an ENORMOUS bag of dried beans that has been “hogging” my cupboard space! I decided I would make a big pot of baked beans in my crockpot for the 4th of July. Baked Beans Serves 8 […]
Continue ReadingRoast Pork Butt With Salsa Verde
Does my butt look fat? Here is another recipe for the slow cooker. It is adapted from Mozza restaurant in Los Angeles. The recipe says to roast it in the oven, but I would use a crockpot instead. I think it would be very good served with corn tortillas. Roast Pork Butt With Salsa Verde Adapted […]
Continue ReadingChicken Chili
It’s crockpot weather! It seems like many of my friends have finally bought (or received as a gift) a slow cooker. I have been using them for years and actually have two! Unlike most slow-cooker recipes, this one cooks in just an hour or two. The addition of crushed corn chips adds a depth and richness […]
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