58 crock optional Recipes

potatoes, cubed, onion, diced, margarine, chicken bouillon cubes (i use bouillon paste when possible, about 2-3 tbsp), parsley, cilantro, water, evaporated milk, flour, shredded cheese (to garnish ) (optional) or french-fried onions (to garnish) (optional) or crouton (to garnish) (optional)

black beans or 3 cups cooked, coconut oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, dried thyme, dried chili pepper flakes (optional for heat , i omit), brown sugar, cayenne pepper (or to taste), russet potatoes or 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into large cubes, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk

beer, boneless beef chuck roast, plain flour, butter, divided, onions, sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, tomato paste, cayenne (optional) or crushed red pepper flakes (optional), bay leaves, salt and pepper

flour, salt and pepper, beef stew meat , trimmed if necessary, onion, sliced, baby carrots, stalk celery , cut into 1-inch pieces, white potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, water, fresh parsley, optional for garnish

cumin seed, olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, salt, pepper, barley, tomatoes and green chilies (rotel or hatch), tomato juice, vegetable broth, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, red kidney beans or 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained, chili powder, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, minced, cilantro, chopped (optional garnish )

warm water, baked beans , bush name, undrained, lima beans, drained, kidney beans, drained, ketchup, picnic prepared mustard, brown sugar or 1/3 cup dark molasses, wrights liquid smoke, genuine apple cider vinegar, lean hamburger, chopped onion, spam (optional) or 1 cup ham, chopped (optional)

vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, potatoes, peeled and chopped, onion, sliced, coconut milk, salt, black pepper, curry powder (or to taste), hot sauce (optional, more if desired), chicken broth, frozen peas, thawed, toasted flaked coconut (optional)

baking apples, fresh cranberries or 1/2 cup frozen cranberries, chopped, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, chopped walnuts, cream (optional) or sour (optional)

sauerkraut, drained and rinsed (2 32-oz jars), onion, chopped, carrot, peeled and cut lengthwise in half and then sliced cross wise into thin 1/4 inch half circles, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, caraway seeds, dried thyme, bay leaves, juniper berries (optional) or 1/4 cup gin (optional), pepper, kielbasa , cut into 1/4 inch round slices, white wine or 2 cups white grape juice, chicken broth (or 4 cups water and 3 bouillon cubes)

stew meat, bacon fat, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, water, beef bouillon cubes, merlot (optional) or 1/4 cup other red wine (optional)

boneless skinless chicken thighs or 2 cups cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups skinless boneless turkey breasts, uncooked white rice, water, chicken bouillon powder, dried onion flakes, sliced mushrooms (optional, but very tasty !) (optional), smooth cashew butter (warmed in microwave to soften), cayenne , to taste, turmeric, cinnamon, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, coconut milk, half-and-half

condensed chili beef soup, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, water, prepared mustard, worcestershire sauce, chili sauce (add to taste), hot pepper sauce, optional (add to taste)

skinless chicken thighs, beefy onion soup mix, frozen pearl onions, fresh button mushrooms, quartered, dry red wine, mashed potatoes (optional), fresh basil (optional) or parsley (optional)

pumpkin pie mix (canned ), cream cheese, softened, sour cream, chopped pecans (optional) or walnuts (optional)

dried black-eyed peas, spicey sausage , i use beef hot links, chicken broth, onion, diced, carrot, diced, celery, diced, garlic cloves, minced, italian seasoning, optional for me, kosher salt, black pepper, hot sauce , to taste add at the end

unbleached all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, olive oil, warm water (as needed ), crushed tomatoes, pitted kalamata olive, sliced, pitted green olives, sliced, capers, rinsed and drained, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, sugar, hot red pepper flakes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, shredded vegan mozzarella cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup (optional)

flank steaks or 10 oz top sirloin steaks, sliced thin and stir fry size or 10 oz lean hamburger, fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced, onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes and green chilies, chopped, juice included, to chunky sauce, tomato soup (use a bit more if you like), salt and pepper, dried oregano, fat cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, grated, asiago cheese, grated, whole wheat lasagna noodles, uncooked, jalapeno gouda cheese, shredded or 6 oz other favorite cheese, denzils big boy hot sauce (optional) or 2 tbsp your favorite hot sauce (optional)

pork shoulder or 5 -6 lbs boston butt, onion , rough chopped, garlic clove, minced, meatloaf seasoning mix, ketchup, light brown sugar, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, red pepper flakes (optional, if you like yours with a little kick )