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kimbalina
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Member since 6/08 15158 total posts
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Kim
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I love my Crock Pot!
I have had my crock pot for about a year and a half. I am not a "crock user' in the summer. But this week I busted it out. Last week I made Turkey 3 Bean chili, and today I made Spicy Beef Chili.
I am making a creamy chicken recipe this week also.
What about you? Anyone else love their Crock?
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Posted 9/12/10 6:20 PM  |
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mathteach
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Member since 8/08 3169 total posts
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Christine
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Kim~ my crock was a wedding gift from my first marriage (and you know how old my kids are )
I make chilis, stroganoff, pulled pork, soups, stews, marinara sauce, pot roast...can you tell I  my crockpot.
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| Posted 9/12/10 6:22 PM |
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MrsRitaB
Love of my life! <3
Member since 4/10 4669 total posts
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Ri
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
I love mine - so eassssssssyyyyy and delish!!!
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| Posted 9/12/10 8:12 PM |
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mbscheer
LIF Infant
Member since 11/09 115 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
We just bought a crock pot and I love it!!! I have been using it so much!
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| Posted 9/12/10 8:51 PM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
My family is complete!
Member since 11/08 12970 total posts
Name:
Diana
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
i just made beef barley soup today and tomorrow's dinner will be creamy salsa chicken!! i plan almost every meal in my crock!
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| Posted 9/12/10 8:57 PM |
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kimbalina
Bring on the glitter and bows!
Member since 6/08 15158 total posts
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Kim
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by mathteach
Kim~ my crock was a wedding gift from my first marriage (and you know how old my kids are )
I make chilis, stroganoff, pulled pork, soups, stews, marinara sauce, pot roast...can you tell I my crockpot.
HAH!! See that tells that they last a long time!!
Glad you love yours as much as I love mine!
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| Posted 9/15/10 1:24 PM |
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Egg
LIF Adolescent
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by QTDimps23
i just made beef barley soup today and tomorrow's dinner will be creamy salsa chicken!! i plan almost every meal in my crock!
i made salsa chicken last night and it was so good but a tiny bit dry... I added sour cream to it when I served, and cilantro... do you add cream while it's cooking?
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| Posted 9/15/10 2:35 PM |
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delakris
LIF Infant
Member since 6/10 123 total posts
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Kris
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
RIBS, RIBS In the crock pot are soooo good and easy!
Ribs and bbq sauce that's all ya need!
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| Posted 9/15/10 5:41 PM |
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pinky
Twin Moms Do Everything Twice
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
I love mine too - use it at least once a week. Making the first beef stew of the season next week!
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| Posted 9/15/10 7:11 PM |
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DiamondGirl
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Member since 7/09 18802 total posts
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DiamondMama
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
I need to use mine. I never have, I want to but I am nervous to leave it on in my house all day...I'm crazy  
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| Posted 9/15/10 9:55 PM |
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babyfever08
Love my babies!
Member since 11/08 3938 total posts
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Antonella
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by DiamondGirl
I need to use mine. I never have, I want to but I am nervous to leave it on in my house all day...I'm crazy
I am dying to get one, but I have the same fear. I must be nuts too!
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| Posted 9/16/10 9:43 AM |
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
Member since 1/08 8589 total posts
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Cheeks
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
I love mine! I just made turkey chili the other day.
For those scared of leaving it on, do it while you're sleeping then. At least you'll be home.
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| Posted 9/16/10 9:47 AM |
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justmefornow
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/08 859 total posts
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
I wish I loved my crock pot! I really could benefit from it especially lately. If only I actually liked how the food came out! I'm not sure if it's because I end up leaving it on for 10 hours (doesn't have timer) or because I'm just used to fresh food, not from cans, and everything ends up tasting overcooked, mushy, and the flavors just don't work for me.
I feel like I go through phases where I try but then end up throwing out a lot of food and just put the pot up in the cabinet again.
Has anyone overcome these issues and ended up loving their crock pot too? 
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| Posted 9/16/10 10:40 AM |
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caps612
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by justmefornow
I wish I loved my crock pot! I really could benefit from it especially lately. If only I actually liked how the food came out! I'm not sure if it's because I end up leaving it on for 10 hours (doesn't have timer) or because I'm just used to fresh food, not from cans, and everything ends up tasting overcooked, mushy, and the flavors just don't work for me.
I feel like I go through phases where I try but then end up throwing out a lot of food and just put the pot up in the cabinet again.
Has anyone overcome these issues and ended up loving their crock pot too?
Do you have a low setting? I set mine at 845am and we don't eat until 7 usually. It never tastes over cooked... cause its on such a low temp all day! Also, you can totally put fresh food in there... always fresh meat.. and I put veggies, etc in!
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| Posted 9/16/10 11:06 AM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
My family is complete!
Member since 11/08 12970 total posts
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Diana
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by Egg
Posted by QTDimps23
i just made beef barley soup today and tomorrow's dinner will be creamy salsa chicken!! i plan almost every meal in my crock!
i made salsa chicken last night and it was so good but a tiny bit dry... I added sour cream to it when I served, and cilantro... do you add cream while it's cooking?
i use:
1lb chicken
1 jar salsa
1 can FF cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup FF sour cream
1 can of tomatoes with green chilies
1 package of taco or chili seasoning
put the chicken in the pot, sprinkle with the package of seasoning. then pour the rest of the ingredients (mixed together) over the chicken. cook on low for 7 hours
you obviously don't have to add the FF...but i tried to healthy it up. it was so f'n good!!!
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| Posted 9/16/10 11:12 AM |
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justmefornow
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/08 859 total posts
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n
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Yes, on low. For example, if I made a roast, the potatoes and carrots were way overcooked IMO.
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| Posted 9/16/10 11:15 AM |
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Egg
LIF Adolescent
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by QTDimps23
Posted by Egg
Posted by QTDimps23
i just made beef barley soup today and tomorrow's dinner will be creamy salsa chicken!! i plan almost every meal in my crock!
i made salsa chicken last night and it was so good but a tiny bit dry... I added sour cream to it when I served, and cilantro... do you add cream while it's cooking?
i use:
1lb chicken
1 jar salsa
1 can FF cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup FF sour cream
1 can of tomatoes with green chilies
1 package of taco or chili seasoning
put the chicken in the pot, sprinkle with the package of seasoning. then pour the rest of the ingredients (mixed together) over the chicken. cook on low for 7 hours
you obviously don't have to add the FF...but i tried to healthy it up. it was so f'n good!!!
sounds great, thanks!
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| Posted 9/16/10 11:16 AM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
My family is complete!
Member since 11/08 12970 total posts
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Diana
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by babyfever08
Posted by DiamondGirl
I need to use mine. I never have, I want to but I am nervous to leave it on in my house all day...I'm crazy
I am dying to get one, but I have the same fear. I must be nuts too!
my DH was scared too. but the first day we came home and i said..."see...house didnt burn down!!" and he felt better after that. 
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| Posted 9/16/10 11:17 AM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
My family is complete!
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Diana
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by justmefornow
Yes, on low. For example, if I made a roast, the potatoes and carrots were way overcooked IMO.
do you have a keep warm feature? i put mine on at 6:30 for 7 hours. once the 7 hours is done, it goes to keep warm until i get home at 6.
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| Posted 9/16/10 11:19 AM |
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justmefornow
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/08 859 total posts
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by QTDimps23
Posted by justmefornow
Yes, on low. For example, if I made a roast, the potatoes and carrots were way overcooked IMO.
do you have a keep warm feature? i put mine on at 6:30 for 7 hours. once the 7 hours is done, it goes to keep warm until i get home at 6.
I don't have a keep warm feature. So, it's on low for 10 hours.
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| Posted 9/19/10 8:00 AM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
My family is complete!
Member since 11/08 12970 total posts
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Diana
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Re: I love my Crock Pot!
Posted by justmefornow
Posted by QTDimps23
Posted by justmefornow
Yes, on low. For example, if I made a roast, the potatoes and carrots were way overcooked IMO.
do you have a keep warm feature? i put mine on at 6:30 for 7 hours. once the 7 hours is done, it goes to keep warm until i get home at 6.
I don't have a keep warm feature. So, it's on low for 10 hours.
i would definitely get another pot with a keep warm feature. ur over cooking by 3 hours.
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| Posted 9/19/10 8:06 PM |
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