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My slow cooker literally gets me through the week. It takes just a few minutes to throw together a pot full of ingredients, then we come home to a delicious hot meal. I don’t think I could be a working mom without one! I’m so excited to share the book Stock the Crock with our readers. Just think, would Soups, Stews and Chowders go over well with your family? Do your kids prefer Vegetarian and Pasta Main Dishes? If your grocery list includes Poultry, Beef and Pork, Fish and Seafood, you’ll be giddy with delight over these recipes. To round things out, add Sides, Sweets and Treats to your meal planning! All of these categories are found in this handy resource.
Our family uses a variety of slow cookers all year ’round. We have one for the camper, and another potluck-friendly one that has a tethered lid so it’s easy to transport. I tend to make our favorite recipes over and over, so it’s been nice to change things up a bit lately. For example, I finally tried making a ham in the crockpot and it was such a hit that we’ve had it several times since.
When I was invited to check out Stock the Crock, my first mission was to find new recipes that my family would actually eat. My daughter and husband can be pretty finicky at times. I handed my teenager some sticky notes and asked her to pick out recipes she’d like to sample. Of course, she’ll help me make these dishes!
She went through half the stickies before handing the book back to me. Surprised, I perused the recipes she selected. I was shocked to see meals like the chicken wings pictured above; she’s never tried a chicken wing in her life! If a picture of a picture of these wings could look this good, though, I can only imagine how yummy this meal is. I guess she thought the same thing!
Most of the recipes in Stock the Crock used familiar ingredients that are easy to find. The instructions are simple, and the color photography is so appealing. Each recipe is accompanied by suggested variations for sensitive eaters or diet followers. Also, readers will find tips for making these recipes perfect for use with the Instant Pot. I was enchanted by the tips and hacks in this book. Even a seasoned crockpot user like me can enjoy this refresher course, and find new ways to use a tried-and-true tool like the slow cooker.
I received this book for review. All opinions share are mine.
I like main dishes that use chicken mostly.
I love having lots of options for main dishes, so something along those lines, all types of meat are good, though I do not cook with pork much.
I always make main courses. I would like to try desserts.
I would like to try a recipe involving meat!
I would like to try soups and different types of chilly.
I could use some main dish ideas. I usually only make soups and stews in mine.
I love all kinds, but I really want to try the breakfast ones where everything is done when you wake up
I would like soup or chowder slow cooker recipes
I need more main dishes to get me out of my cooking rut.
My husband and I like to play table games in the evenings and this would be great to have our meals already waiting for us! We like usual ingredients you would have on hand to add to what you are making. Our two daughters are coming to visit and a full course meal would be awesome ~ and more time to hone our skills at our games! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
I would make pilled chicken.
I want to try some pulled pork with BBQ sauce.
I’ve been trying to expand my slow-cooker repertoire with more chicken dishes, which are always a favorite in this house, and with dessert recipes, too.
I love finding new main dishes to make in my crockpot!
I would like to try desserts. That is something I still haven’t tried in my crockpots.
My family is still looking for some favorite meals and crockpot meals fit better into our schedule!
I would like to try recipes for soups, stews, and main dish meals.
I want to try making breads in my slow cooker.
I like to try more breakfast recipes…it would be nice to wake up to some delicious morning fare with all the work done already.
We really prefer chicken (Gracie and I). Michael prefer beef. It’s hard to cook at my house, lol!
Any kind of chicken and pasta recipes.
I would like vegan and vegetarian recipes to make in the crock pot.
for sure main dishes with pasta or beef…vintage recipes
I’m interested in one-pot meals for my slow cooker.
Beef and pork that could be BBq’d.
I would also like to learn how to make more breakfast slow cooker recipes.
I would love to make wings. I have never made them in the crock pot.
I’ve tried a few mac and cheese recipes for the slow cooker but am still looking for one that works!
I would love to try out more beef recipes!!
I would love a new Beef Stew or Chili recipe
I have a Casserole Crock, so I’m very interested in casserole-style recipes.
I love to use the crockpot for anything, but particularly soups and stews!
I’ve been looking for side dishes lately in preparation for Thanksgiving, and using the slow cooker would free up valuable stove top space.
I want to try the soups and stews. I love making a warm meal that can simmer all day in crock pot, and leave house smelling so good.
Definitely chilis..all kinds
I think I forgot to post yesterday..lol.
If so oh well..
This year for the first time I am done ng my turkey for thanksgiving in a slow cooker.
I’d like to make my famous buffalo chicken dip!
I would like to try desserts & breakfast dishes.
I like to try chicken or recipes using ground beef.
I’ve heard you can back bread..I would like to try an artisan bread
Pasta casseroles haven’t come out too well for me in my slow cooker, and I’d love to figure out what I’m doing wrong.
Ground beef or Tex-Mex recipes would be great!
soups and chowders..especially seafood based.
I love easy chicken recipes like maybe a chicken chili or something like it.
Another thing I would love to try is mac and cheese in a slow cooker.
Soups and some stews would be yummy!
I want to try chowder recipes
mostly dinner entrée..main meal with beef
My favorite slow cooker dishes are one-pot meals. One and done!
Tomorrow I’m making a butternut squash soup in my slow cooker.
I would also love to try a casserole in a crock pot.
wanting to try a chili
I want to get better about making soups in my crockpot!
My mom doesnt really eat meat, so I would love to try some vegetarian crock pot recipes.
i want to try wings
I would like to a new recipe using pork. It is one of my favorite meats and I can never come up with new recipes.
I love using my slow cooker it is so great when you are busy..This book looks amazing!