Any other crockpot cookers out there?

This is what's in my crockpot right now! A box of frozen spinach, a can of diced tomatoes, a can of vegetable broth, a can of pinto beans, some chopped onions, a clove of chopped garlic, some whole wheat pasta, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes...cooked on low for four hours. Hope you like it!

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Originally Posted by cookingVeg

I'm totally with you on crockpot cooking in summer -- I like the fact that I can put everything together at 11 o'clock at night when it's cool (I refrigerate it and start the crockpot before I leave for work in the morning).

I've been using Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker a lot lately. It has some really good recipes!

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Yep, I'm right there with ya'!

It's easier and just like you said when it's sooo hot outside during the summer, who wants to turn on the stove or oven?

My family likes cold salads & sandwiches, and there's even the option of grilling, but I mean sometimes I just want something quick & easy, something that I don't have to stand over while it's cooking.

I've checked that cookbook out from my library before, but don't remember any recipes that really just stood out to me, but maybe I need to go check it out again and take another look!

Thanks for your suggestion!

Michelle

Just wanted to say a quick thanks to everyone that has posted in this thread!

I appreciate you all taking the time to post your ideas!

I guess I should have been a bit clearer on the kinds of recipes I was looking for.

I do have quit a few bean recipes and I have a couple of soup-type recipes, but I really would like something that maybe isn't so "soup" like, hope that makes sense?

I even have a cuban black bean recipe that I copied here from VB that is THE best black bean recipe that I've tried in my crockpot.

If you like black beans you HAVE to try them, this is the only way my 12 yr. old daughter will eat "homemade" beans!

http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/s...an+black+beans

I've wondered it it would be possible to do some type of tofu style dish in the crockpot, does anyone here have any experiences?

I'm curious to know if it just kind of falls apart.

Thanks again everyone who has posted and hopefully we'll get a few more responses for us crockpotters out there!

Michelle

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Originally Posted by cookingVeg

In terms of tofu in the crockpot, this recipe turned out really well for me: https://flic.kr/p/374791294 .

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Wow! I'll defiantely have to try that one, I LOVE anything with sweet potatoes added!

Thank-you so much for posting the link!

Michelle