Ljp 157 Posted October 16, 2012 Have you thought of investing in a crockpot? There's hardly any prep time. Just toss in crock & let cook all night . Lots of recipes.< /p> You can do Talipia fish, grilled Jennie o lean turkey burgers, tuna-tht can be made a variety of ways for diff taste, frozen meatballs-just add some sauce.. Frozen veggies are good with your meal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inline6E46 31 Posted October 16, 2012 I have not really looked into the crockpot at all (ive never used one). Though that does sounds like an interesting idea. But arent crockpots used for stews and casseroles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ljp 157 Posted October 16, 2012 I have not really looked into the crockpot at all (ive never used one). Though that does sounds like an interesting idea. But arent crockpots used for stews and casseroles? You can use them for that. You can cook just about anything in them. You can toss some steaks, chicken, ect. Lots of recipes for the crockpot & very sleeve friendly. Ther's a few crockpot recipes in the recipe section. There's one off the top of my head Place chicken breast in crockpot & cover with a jar of salsa. Cook for 4-6 hours depends on the crockpot. You can put just about any saeasoning on it. I find lots of receipes on pinterest crockpot recipes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robyn Owens-Miille 132 Posted October 16, 2012 Crockpots are wonderful for moist, tender meat. I do the salsa chicken mentioned above. I also throw some carrots, celery and onions in the bottom of a crockpot, add a whole small roasting chicken that i have seasoned and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hrs on low. Doesn't get browned, but it's so moist and yummy. Great for pulling off the bone and munching on or cooling down and making salads with. I do roasts, pork chops, etc also. I bought one with a meat thermometer that cuts itself back to warm when the meat reaches temp. crockpots are great for busy people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ljp 157 Posted October 17, 2012 Crockpots are wonderful for moist' date=' tender meat. I do the salsa chicken mentioned above. I also throw some carrots, celery and onions in the bottom of a crockpot, add a whole small roasting chicken that i have seasoned and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hrs on low. Doesn't get browned, but it's so moist and yummy. Great for pulling off the bone and munching on or cooling down and making salads with. I do roasts, pork chops, etc also. I bought one with a meat thermometer that cuts itself back to warm when the meat reaches temp. crockpots are great for busy people.[/quote'] I need a crockpot like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indymom 132 Posted October 23, 2012 A great snack food to have around (or if you're going to a party or event) is the hungry girl buffalo chicken dip recipe. I think it's somewhere in this board, I probably posted it at least once. It was one of my go-tos when I was still on purees/mushies. YUM! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitowngirl 886 Posted October 23, 2012 I second the eggs. When I'm in a pinch ill have a quesadilla (cheese taco) and for extra Protein I throw some shrimp in there. If you have a whole foods near by their deli has an awesome selection of ready made dishes, the blackened chicken is my fav. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitjen 17 Posted October 24, 2012 You can use them for that. You can cook just about anything in them. You can toss some steaks' date=' chicken, ect. Lots of recipes for the crockpot & very sleeve friendly. Ther's a few crockpot recipes in the recipe section. There's one off the top of my head Place chicken breast in crockpot & cover with a jar of salsa. Cook for 4-6 hours depends on the crockpot. You can put just about any saeasoning on it. I find lots of receipes on pinterest crockpot recipes.[/quote'] I just made this tonight and it was awesome! My kids put it on tortillas for tacos but I just had the chicken. Yummy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms_shell 5 Posted October 25, 2012 Crockpots are wonderful for moist' date=' tender meat. I do the salsa chicken mentioned above. I also throw some carrots, celery and onions in the bottom of a crockpot, add a whole small roasting chicken that i have seasoned and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hrs on low. Doesn't get browned, but it's so moist and yummy. Great for pulling off the bone and munching on or cooling down and making salads with. I do roasts, pork chops, etc also. I bought one with a meat thermometer that cuts itself back to warm when the meat reaches temp. crockpots are great for busy people.[/quote'] How do you prepare your pork chops in the crock pot. I didn't think I would ever be able to eat pork anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ljp 157 Posted October 25, 2012 How do you prepare your pork chops in the crock pot. I didn't think I would ever be able to eat pork anymore. I made some in the crockpot last weekend & my family loved it. I sprayed crockpot w pam, seasoned the porkchops (no bone in), poured 2 cans of cream of chkn Soup over them, abt 1/4 can of Water. I cooked 3/4 pkg of bacon, then chopped it Sm onion chopped New potatoes (cut) Layer bacon, onion, potatoes, bacon, onion, potatoes over porkchops. Cook abt 5-6 hours or until potaoes are done. (season potatoes) Top with cheese & green onion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms_shell 5 Posted October 26, 2012 I made some in the crockpot last weekend & my family loved it. I sprayed crockpot w pam' date=' seasoned the porkchops (no bone in), poured 2 cans of cream of chkn Soup over them, abt 1/4 can of Water. I cooked 3/4 pkg of bacon, then chopped it Sm onion chopped New potatoes (cut) Layer bacon, onion, potatoes, bacon, onion, potatoes over porkchops. Cook abt 5-6 hours or until potaoes are done. (season potatoes) Top with cheese & green onion.[/quote'] I will be cooking this tomorrow....I'm a month out....sounds yummy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makemyownluck 785 Posted October 26, 2012 Place chicken breast in crockpot & cover with a jar of salsa. Cook for 4-6 hours depends on the crockpot. You can put just about any saeasoning on it. I find lots of receipes on pinterest crockpot recipes. been making this for yearsssss. I like to use leftovers for Soup, gives it a southwest kinda flavor. Like tortilla soup (wo tortillas). add in whatever veggies you like, the left overs and some chicken stock. Let is simmer and it's a brand new meal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VNaNa 28 Posted November 1, 2012 I made some in the crockpot last weekend & my family loved it. I sprayed crockpot w pam' date=' seasoned the porkchops (no bone in), poured 2 cans of cream of chkn Soup over them, abt 1/4 can of Water. I cooked 3/4 pkg of bacon, then chopped it Sm onion chopped New potatoes (cut) Layer bacon, onion, potatoes, bacon, onion, potatoes over porkchops. Cook abt 5-6 hours or until potaoes are done. (season potatoes) Top with cheese & green onion.[/quote'] Now that sounds scrumptious! Wow, I'm on purees and can't wait to try that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VNaNa 28 Posted November 1, 2012 I made some in the crockpot last weekend & my family loved it. I sprayed crockpot w pam' date=' seasoned the porkchops (no bone in), poured 2 cans of cream of chkn Soup over them, abt 1/4 can of Water. I cooked 3/4 pkg of bacon, then chopped it Sm onion chopped New potatoes (cut) Layer bacon, onion, potatoes, bacon, onion, potatoes over porkchops. Cook abt 5-6 hours or until potaoes are done. (season potatoes) Top with cheese & green onion.[/quote'] Now that sounds scrumptious! Wow, I'm on purees and can't wait to try that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inline6E46 31 Posted November 13, 2012 Updates: So I ended up following a few suggestions. The chicken and burgers from costco are wonderful. I got the ones that are already cooked and I just throw them in the microwave for a few and theyre ready to eat. Teriyaki and Roasted Garlic chicken breasts are great! Also, the lean burgers are good too - but I tend to stick with the chicken. I also get frozen green Beans and throw them on top of whatever im microwaving and they get some of the flavor on them and arent bad. Still havent gotten around to getting a crockpot or a foreman grill or anything of that nature, but im sure I will get around to it eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites