58 crock optional Recipes

boneless beef chuck roast, montreal brand steak seasoning, frozen mango chunks, red bell peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch strips, onion, sliced, chipotle salsa (pace makes a great 1!), mango nectar, hot cooked orzo pasta (optional) or egg noodles (optional)

rump roast (about 4 lb), low sodium soy sauce, low sodium beef broth, fresh ground black pepper, dried thyme, onion powder (optional, or use 3 tbsp dehydrated onion flakes, slightly crushed), fresh minced garlic (or use 1 tsp garlic powder), bay leaf, water (as much as needed to cover), italian rolls, sliced (or use french rolls)

chicken thighs (about 3 3/4 lb, bone-in, skin removed, trimmed ), bacon (cooked reserve 2 tbsp fat), onion (thinly sliced ), garlic cloves (minced ), dried thyme, fennel seed, fresh ground pepper, bay leaf, dry white wine (or, substitute 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth mixed with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice), tomatoes (with juice, coarsely chopped), salt, fresh parsley (finely chopped optional, for garnish )

olive oil, leek, white and light green part, chopped (about 3 cups), butternut squash, split, scraped, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (about 6 cups), salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), herbes de provence, navy beans, drained and rinsed (great white ), rotel tomatoes (14 ounce okay), lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded, bacon , cooked until crisp and crumbled (optional, a vegetarian substitute can be used)

boneless chuck roast, olive oil or 1 tbsp vegetable oil, salt and pepper, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, onion, cut into big wedges, onion soup mix, worcestershire sauce, crushed tomatoes, italian seasoning (or mixture of oregano , basil, or other herbs), water, chopped vegetables (optional, such as carrots , potatoes, parsnips, turnips, onion- whatever you like) (optional)

whole wheat tortillas, shredded cooked chicken (from the best shredded chicken (crock pot) or crock pot creamy mexican chicken (aka fiesta chicken)), fresh baby spinach, grated cheddar cheese (& any other kind you like ), enchilada sauce, plain yogurt (a healthier alternative to sour cream), tofu (optional) or 2 cups corn (optional) or 2 cups black beans (optional) or 2 cups cooked zucchini (optional)

ground turkey or 1 lb 90% lean ground beef, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, red bell pepper, diced, carrot, diced, celery, diced, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, brown sugar (optional), salt and pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

uncooked chicken pieces (bone and skin on , or use 1 large chicken carcass along with chicken pieces), onions , do not peel the skin off, and cut in large pieces, unpeeled carrots, washed, celery ribs, cut in half, peppercorns, head garlic, broken into cloves (can leave the skin on ), salt (or to taste), cold water , to cover all ingredients

chicken wings , drummettes preferred, onion, chopped, brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, dry sherry or 1/4 cup chicken broth, fresh ginger, minced, honey, garlic cloves, minced

potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch pieces, frozen lima beans, frozen whole kernel corn, frozen okra (optional) or 1 (10 oz) package fresh okra (optional), cooked chicken, diced, onion, sliced, sugar, salt, rosemary, pepper, bay leaf, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, celery, diced, carrot, diced

ground ancho chili pepper, ground coriander, garlic cloves, minced, oregano, fresh and snipped, orange peel, finely shredded, ground black pepper, pork tenderloin, boneless (can use pork shoulder roast), onions, large and cut into wedges, chicken broth, orange juice, honey, corn tortillas (4-6 inch size), cilantro, fresh and chopped (to taste), green onion, finely chopped (to taste), green chili salsa (to taste), lime (optional, wedged )

onion, minced, stalks celery, diced, garlic clove, minced, potatoes, diced, carrots, diced, peas, corn, green beans, sliced mushrooms, vegetable broth, water (more if needed), lemon juice, stewed tomatoes (optional) or 8 oz fresh diced tomatoes (optional), bay leaves, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, dumplings, unbleached flour, baking powder, salt, soymilk or 1 1/2 cups rice milk, chopped fresh parsley (may use dried, if desired)

zucchini or 1 medium summer squash, halved lengthwise, with seeds removed, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, uncooked brown rice, dried parsley, dried basil, black pepper, pine nuts, toasted, fresh parsley (optional), fresh basil (optional), mozzarella cheese (optional) or soy (optional), parmesan cheese (optional) or vegan (optional)

frozen precooked meatballs, thawed, ketchup, grape jelly, sriracha sauce (optional) or 1 tbsp hot chili sauce (optional), garlic powder, onion flakes

raw potatoes, cubed, sliced or shredded, onion, cubed, sliced or minced, salt, cooked ham, sliced or cubed (optional), butter, flour, salt, milk, shredded cheddar cheese

wide egg noodles, ground meat (venison, beef, turkey, pork sausage), chopped onion, spaghetti sauce (or 1 quart home-made canned), sliced mushrooms, drained, mixed italian herbs (basil, oregano, garlic powder, whatever), sliced pepperoni , slivered, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese