Cooking Crock pot crazy

[rgionet]

YOU ROCK!!!

Thanks so much for doing that and all the time you put in.

 

[storzo]

You are the best!!! Excellent work!!!

 

[StaceyA]

We are famous LOL
thanks for all the work you put into it!

 

[jakenjess]

Thanks so much for all your hard work!!

I'm hoping to put some of these recipes to good use, with school starting very soon and a VERY hectic activities schedule!

 

[piratesmate]

I'm glad you think this will be helpful!

I'm going to unstick this thread now. The index will stay stuck to the top & the link back to this thread will always be available there.

Index to this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26893847#post26893847

 

[piratesmate]

I tried a new recipe today & thought I'd share. The family really liked it, but I'll admit it's not my idea of a crockpot meal. I like the whole "dump it & forget it" aspect to crockpot cooking. This recipe had a much longer prep time than I'd like, but since they like it I'll make it again.

I copied it exactly as written, but was a bit confused about the cheese instructions. I couldn't tell if all the cheese was eventually mixed together or not. I didn't, but might the next time. I also didn't bother with the oil on the pasta. I couldn't see the point of those extra calories. Also, it was far too much meat for us. I'll probably try this meatless the next time. Oh - and it appeared to be done after 3 hrs 45 min on LOW, so I turned it down & left it on WARM until dinner time.

Crockpot Almost Lasagna Recipe

1 box rotini (or ziti), any fun, flavorful pasta will do (1 lb)
56 oz pasta sauce(one with tomato chunks works well)
1 egg
½ lb ground beef
½ lb sausage
2 Tbl olive oil
1 c Parmesan cheese
½ c Italian breadcrumbs
1 bag mozzarella cheese (2 cups/8 ounces)

16 oz ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 c Parmesan cheese
1½ tsp parsley flakes
dash salt & pepper

Grease crock-pot, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cook rotini according to package directions, drain. Brown and drain meat. Toss pasta with olive oil. Add pasta sauce to mixture, toss well. Stir together Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 bag mozzarella cheese, and browned meat. Can sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Beat together ricotta, 2 eggs, Parmesan, parsley, salt & pepper. Pour half of pasta/sauce/meat mixture into crock-pot. Spread entire ricotta mixture over first layer of pasta. Cover ricotta layer with remaining pasta mixture, and cover with remaining cheese. Cover, and cook on low 4-6 hours.

 

[mominalaska]

Just found this post. Thanks so much!!!!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

ooo this is exactly what I was looking for! Yay! thanks!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I can't believe all that work. Thanks so much!

 

[Cinerbelle]

Wow, I have sooo many new recipes to try! THANKS!!!

 

[MMluvsWDW]

Thanks for all the recipes guys, so many have turned out great and made me use the crock pot again. However, I need more as I am doing a crock pot Christmas gift. Crockpot Kit! And I need all the recipes I can get!!!

 

[paintnolish]

Packet of taco seasoning
can of tomato sauce
can of black beans
can of corn
cup or so of salsa if desired
chicken breasts

Put it all in the crock pot and cook on low all day. An hour before serving, toss in a brick of cream cheese, cubed (I used fat free) after an hour, stir and serve over rice. The left over sauce makes an excellent dip, too.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

ooo Paint, I will have to try that!

 

[piratesmate]

Just bumping to state that the index is current through this post. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1915122

 

[bettyann29]

Thanks for all the recipes guys, so many have turned out great and made me use the crock pot again. However, I need more as I am doing a crock pot Christmas gift. Crockpot Kit! And I need all the recipes I can get!!!

This is a wonderful idea!

 

[MazdaUK]

The link just seems to bring me back to this thread - where's the one with hundrds of pages?

 

[piratesmate]

The link just seems to bring me back to this thread - where's the one with hundrds of pages?

As far as I know, this is the only Crock Pot Crazy thread. It's the one that was "stuck" at the top of the forum until I indexed it.

Are you maybe thinking about the "What's for dinner tonight" threads? There were several of those (broken down to about 250 pages each). They were originally on the Community Board, but got moved here & locked when "monster" threads were stopped.
Part #1 - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1058064
Part #4 - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1776416
(I'm still looking for parts 2 & 3.)

The only other recipe thread that is hundreds of pages is the Disney recipe thread, but of course that one doesn't have crockpot recipes in it.

 

[piratesmate]

Part #2 - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1771657
Part #3 - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1771658

Please note that the index in part 1 is from when this was all one thread & the page numbers are kind of off now. I keep thinking I should go back & redo the index, but only one person ever requested it & I just have had time.

And just in case you want the current thread, it's still on the CB - until it gets too large. Then it will probably be locked. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1899219

FYI - There are evidently others that have been locked, but they remain on the CB for some reason. Here's one: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1698744

 

[mkycrzy1971]

Thank you, everyone! I have been in a "slump" lately with my meals...this thread has added some wonderful (and easy) recipes to my collection. Can't wait to see more...

 

[MazdaUK]

guess who can't tell page number from posts?