Spiced Apples

Spice up some apples in your crockpot, Applejack.

Spiced Apples

2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges each
2/3 cup dried cherries
1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots, chopped
1 tsp grated lemon zest (grated lemon peel)
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tbs butter, cut into small pieces
Crunchy Topping

Ice cream, whipped cream, or Cheddar cheese slices In your crockpot, combine the apples, dried fruits, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, flour, salt, and butter. Toss until well mixed.

Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 6 hours or until the apples are soft but still hold their shape. Meanwhile, make the Crunchy Topping (see below) and set aside to cool.
Sprinkle half of the Crunchy Topping over the fruit and cook, covered, on low 30 minutes longer. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or cheese. Pass the remaining Crunchy Topping separately.

Crunchy Topping: In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats and 1 cup chopped pecans. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander. Cook 5 minutes longer.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
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Crockpot Cornish Hens

Try some cornish hens in your crockpot.

Lemon Cornish Hens

2 cornish hens
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
Salt

Season hens with lemon pepper, salt, and sprinkle with minced garlic. Pour chicken broth in crockpot and care-fully set hens into the broth. Cook all day on low. Serve with rice if desired.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
http://crockpotrecipes101.com

Crockpot Cobbler

Make some crockpot peach cobbler the way it was meant to be made.

Peach Cobbler

4 cups sliced peaches (I have always used fresh but maybe
canned could be substituted. Don't know about the juice.)
1/3 cup Bisquick
2/3 cup oatmeal (not instant--I use whole rolled oats)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar (or less to taste)
1/2 cup sugar (or less to taste)

Spray crockpot with non-stick spray. Mix dry ingredients together. Stir in peaches and pour into crockpot. Cook on low 4 to 6 hours.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
http://crockpotrecipes101.com

Crockpot Creole

Time to cajun and creole up your crockpot.

Crockpot Chicken Creole

3 pounds chicken thighs, skinned
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 onion sliced
1 can tomatoes with juice
1/2 tsp paprika
Louisiana hot sauce to taste
1 cup celery diced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 can sliced mushrooms
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked favorite rice

Place chicken in bottom of crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients (except rice) and add to crockpot. Cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 7 to 8 hours. Cook rice according to package directions. Spoon creole mixture over hot cooked rice and serve.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mash some potatoes and garlic in your crockpot.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

2 lbs baking potatoes with peel, 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup water
2 Tbs butter, 1/8-inch pieces
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 to 1 cup milk

Place all ingredients, except milk, in crockpot; toss to combine. Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours or on HIGH 4 hours. Add milk to crockpot. Mash potatoes with potato masher or electric mixer until smooth.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
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Crockpot Steak

Here's a recipe for crockpot steak, teriyaki style.

Teriyaki Flank Steak

2 pounds beef flank steak
6 slices canned juice -pack pineapple
1/2 cup pineapple juice from canned pineapple
2 Tbs soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbs dry sherry
1 Tbs brown sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup raw long-grain converted rice

Roll flank steak, tie and cut into 5 individual steaks. In shallow bowl, stir together pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, sherry, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Marinate steaks about 1 hour in soy mixture at room temperature. Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water; combine with rice and 1/2 cup of soy mixture in crockpot. Top each steak with a pineapple ring, then place in crockpot. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
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Crockpot Ramen Chicken

Throw some ramen noodles into your crockpot and make a yummy chicken meal.

Stewed Chicken with Ramen Noodles

6 fresh boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, peeled, cut into thin wedges
1/2 tsp crushed dried thyme
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
3 1/2 cups water
2 packages chicken flavor ramen noodle soup

Wash hands. Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In 2 1/2 to 3 quart crock pot, layer potatoes, onion and chicken. Sprinkle with thyme and pepper. Add bay leaves. In small bowl, blend 1 cup water and seasoning packets from ramen noodles (reserve noodles); pour mixture over chicken and vegetables. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups water. Cover. Cook at low setting at least 7 hours or until vegetables and chicken are tender.

Wash hands. (Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. Internal temperature should read 180 degrees F.) Remove and discard bay leaves. Break ramen noodles up, stir into crock pot. Cover, cook on high for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring gently once. Gently stir before serving to shred chicken and mix well.

Serve stew in large bowls with a salad, if desired. Be sure to refrigerate leftovers immediately.

40 Clove Garlic Chicken

This garlic chicken recipe will stave away any vampires for the rest of your life.

40 Clove Garlic Vampire Chicken

4 cloves garlic
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs sage
2 sprigs Italian parsley
Ground pepper to taste
3 pounds roasting or fryer chicken
3 stalks celery
Loaf french bread - optional

Rinse chicken in cold water and pat dry. Put celery on the bottom of the crockpot. Put 1 sprig of each herb into the cavity of the chicken. Place chicken on top of the celery. Cut up the rest of the herbs and sprinkle on top of the chicken. Add ground pepper to taste. Peel garlic, leave skin on, and place on top and around chicken. Cook on low for 8-9 hours. The cooked garlic can be used in place as garlic butter for the french bread. Just squeeze and spread onto bread slices.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
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Crockpot Artichokes

Here's a simple recipe for some delcious artichokes made in, you guessed it, the crockpot.

Fresh Artichokes

2 large fresh artichokes
6 cups hot water
4 small lemons, sliced thin

With sharp knife, slice about 1" off top of each artichoke; cut off stem near base. With scissors, trim about 1/2" off top of each leaf. With sharp knife, halve each artichoke vertically; then scoop out and discard the fuzzy center of choke.

Place artichoke halves in your crock pot; add hot water and lemon slices. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hrs. or until done. Drain and serve with Lemon Butter Sauce, as below...

Lemon Butter Sauce

1/3 cup melted butter
3 tbs lemon juice
1/4 tsp Seasoned salt

Combine all ingredients.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
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Crockpot Cheese Broccoli

Do you like cheese on your broccoli or cauliflower?

Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower

This is a good recipe to use when you have company and are using the oven for other cooking. This is done in 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours, tops.

1 lb cauliflower, frozen
2 10-oz packages broccoli, frozen
1/2 cup water
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Place vegetables in crockpot and add water. Top with cheese. Cook on LOW 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours, depending on how crunchy you like your vegetables. I usually cook for 2 hours.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
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Crockpot Peanut Chicken

If you like peanuts and you like chicken, this crockpot recipe is for you.

Peanut Chicken

1/4 cup peanut butter
2 Tbs chopped peanuts
2 Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbs minced onions
1 Tbs minced parsley
1 clove garlic -- crushed
Several drops of red pepper sauce
1/8 tsp ground ginger
4 whole chicken breasts -- skinned & boned
2 Tbs soy sauce
2 Tbs honey
1 Tbs melted butter
1 10 1/2 ounce chicken broth
1 Tbs cornstarch

Mix peanut butter, peanuts, 2 tbs soy sauce, onion, parsley, garlic, pepper sauce, and ginger. Spread on inside of each chicken breast. Fold in half; close with small skewer or a toothpick. Place in slow-cooking pot.

Mix remaining 2 tbs soy sauce with honey, butter, and broth; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Remove chicken from pot. Turn control to high. Dissolve cornstarch in small amount of cold water; stir into sauce. Cook on high for about 15 minutes. Spoon sauce on chicken and serve.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
http://crockpotrecipes101.com/

Sunday Pot Roast

Here's a Sunday pot roast for your crockpot.

Sunday Crockpot Roast

3 1/2 pounds beef arm or boneless pot roast
1/4 cup flour
2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3 carrots -- peeled, sliced lengthwise, cut in 2"
pieces 3 potatoes -- peeled and -- quartered
2 small onions -- sliced
1 stalk celery -- cut in 2" pieces
1 2 oz jar mushrooms -- drained
or
1/4 cup mushroom gravy
3 Tbs flour
1/4 cup water

Trim all excess fat from roast; brown and drain if using chuck or another highly marbled cut. Combine 1/4 cup flour, the salt and pepper. Coat meat with the flour mixture. Place all vegetables except mushrooms in Crock-Pot and top with roast (cut roast in half, if necessary, to fit easily). Spread mushrooms evenly over top of roast. Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours. If desired, turn to High during last hour to soften vegetables and make a gravy. To thicken gravy, make a smooth paste of the 3 tablespoons flour and the water and stir into Crock-Pot. Season to taste before serving.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Crazy
http://crockpotrecipes101.com