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Crockpot
So, last week I used the crockpot truly for the first time (can't count the others), and I'm in love. 
It is wonderful to come home to a homecooked meal w/out cooking! LOL
So, my mission is to prepare a crockpot meal once a week. And most of the recipes that I've found is enough to feed several people, so that means leftovers.
So, I'm now in search of yummy recipes to try out. Last week was chili, and today is chicken casserole (DH didn't want pot roast, so I'll try that one next wk). And I'll def be posting recipes on my blog for those interested.
Thanks!
-- Jackie
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
Re: Crockpot
I have an awesome vaca frita recipe for the crockpot. I can send it to you if youd like.
The only thing I dont like about many crock pot recipies it is that you need to cook some meats before you put it in there...If you have time to do it the night before it works out.
DH's favorite meal! Please provide copy of recipe... vega_jackie at hotmail.
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
Direct translation is fried cow... it is flank steak shredded and a bit crispy, if that all makes sense. LOL It is a big Cuban thing... served w/ white rice and toasted plantains, yummy!
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
This is a great idea. I wish I used my crockpot more. It seems so convenient. I look forward to seeing any ideas anyone has.
I know my crockpot came with a cookbook. I'm going to look through that and I'll make sure to share anything interesting that I find in there.
Jen, mine came w/ a recipe book too, and I was searching through it last night and boy it has some yummy and easy recipes! That is where I got my chichen casserole from.
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
I emailed you ladies that wanted it but am also posting it here. I cannot take full credit though! I stole it from my good friend LaurenG. She has only come on here like once or twice. Enjoy!
Crockpot Vaca Frita
One 2 ? lb. Flank steak, cut in thirds
1 tsp. Salt ? tsp. Pepper
2 bay leaves
? cup dry white wine
2 cups beef broth
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 or two fresh limes
Olive oil (twice around the pan)
1 white onion, cut into slices
? bell pepper, cored and sliced
2 Tbsp. Parsley (fresh is best)
1 tsp cumin
1) Season the meat with salt and pepper and place in the crockpot. 2) Add dry white wine and bay leaves
3) Add beef broth and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Or low for 6-8 hours.
This next part only takes about 15 minutes:
4) Remove the cooked meat from crockpot. It should shred easily at this point.
5) Add the garlic to the cooling meat.
6) Squeeze the lime onto the meat. 7) In a large skillet, saut? the sliced onion, sliced bell pepper and parsley in the olive oil until the onion gets a little limp, but not completely transluscent.
8) Add the meat, and the cumin, stir-frying until the meat is hot again and slightly crispy on the edges. 9) Add a bit more salt and pepper to taste.
10) Serve with lime wedges
Enjoy!
Please post! THANKS!
JLo... thanks for sharing. It looks easy enough. I'll prob buy ingredients this wkend and prepare Mon or Tus.
When we go away this summer to the beach, I was telling Dh that I wanted to take the crockpot. We can eat in the apt (we normally go out to dinner everynight, but 8 people eating for 7 nights adds up quickly!) and no one really coosk. I'm def going to prepare dinner at least one night!
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
OMG I LOVE Vaca Frita= I dont cook like my mom who cooks very Puerto Rican and Cuban... I cook VERY healthy for both Geancarlo and I being that we are on a healthy eating diet... But I am going to make it one weekend
yocelyn send me that recipe
Me three! I was thinking about it today. My mom rarely cooked at all, and if she did it was simple meals. However, MIL loves her Cuban cooking, and that is how DH was raised. I cook a lot healthier meals and a lot less complicated.
However, it is always nice to cooking something authentic
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
Please post the vaca frita recipe on the board
I also love to use my crockpot and have used it to roast cornish hens, make brisket and have even made breadpudding for the SoFla Nesties!
I have a good crockpot recipe book and I'll try to post some of the good ones on the board as well.
btw... here's a nice website for crock pot recipes
http://www.familycrockpotrecipes.com/