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   amybyrd21 (10/17/09)

   No they have thier uses. I use one alot in the winter. People need to quit knocking them People on CL are rude about it. They have a place right along with the microwave. They are useful when needed.

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   Theresa111 (10/17/09)

   Absolutely not they are not low class.
   
   My brother and his wife gave me a very nice big crock pot for Christmas and I am excited to get to use it again. I am going to prepare AmyBird's Crock Pot Apple Butter Recipe. There are wondrous recipes for the crock pot and believe it or not, you can set it on low and walk off and when you come home hours later the dinner is prepared. Very worth it.
   
   The next dish I am going to make in it will be chicken and dumplings. I want the very best dumpling recipe out there, so if any cooks want to present their dumpling recipe to me I will be happy to accept so make a determination. My requirement is that thay are made from scratch.

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   amybyrd21 (10/17/09)

   crock pot sour dough bread
   
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   Sourdough starter
   1 package active dry yeast
   1/2 c lukewarm water
   2 c lukewarm water
   2 c flour
   1 T sugar
   1 t salt
   in glass or crockery container, dissolve yeast in 1/2 c lukewarm water. Add remaining ingredients and stir well with a wooden or plastic spoon until smooth. Cover with a towel and let stand for 3 to 5 days at room temp. Sir 2 or 3 times daily. To store, cover and refrigerate. About 4 c starter
   
   Sourdough Bread
   1 package active dry yeast
   3/4 c arm water
   1 t sugar
   1/2 c sourdough starter
   1 t sale
   21/2 to 2 3/4 c four
   1/4 t baking soda
   
   soften yeast in the warm water. blend in sugar and let stand 10 minutes. stir in sourdough starter and salt. add 1 1/2 cups of the flous and beat with an electric mixer for 3 to 4 minutes. Mix 1 c of the flour with soda and stir into batter. Add remaining flour, if needed to make a stiff dough.
   
   grease hands and shape dough into load (dough will be slightly stick). Places in well-greased Bread 'n Bake bake pan (Accessory for crock pot) cover. Place in Crock pot. cover and bake on high setting for 2 to 3 hours.
   
   remove pan and uncover. let stand for 5 minutes. unmold on cake rack, brush crush with butter and serve warm.

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      Theresa111 (10/17/09)

      Interesting. I never thought about bread from a crock pot. My Mother told me I would learn something new everyday. She was right.
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   sugarpies (10/18/09)

   Who'd a thunk it... bread in a crockpot. BTW: Mama used to make fabulous barbecued cocktail weiners in her crockpot.
   
   I suppose those who think anything not trendy is "low class" suffer from pretensions.

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      CookingAsshole (10/19/09)

      cocktail wieners are at the height of trendiness!
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      sugarpies (10/20/09)

      The only place I've seen bar-b-q cocktail wieners be trendy is a church potluck or a redneck wedding. LOL Especially the ones made with Vienna Sausages.
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      Anniepooh (10/20/09)

      Nooooo lol You don't mean it? Vienna Sausages as bbq cocktail wieners? I've seen them in some odd ways before, but never that!
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      CookingAsshole (10/20/09)

      wrap them in bacon and you have yourself an appetizer.
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      Theresa111 (10/20/09)

      At a wedding?!?
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      Anniepooh (10/21/09)

      LOL CA - actually, my hubby saw them added to Puerto Rican rice and beans instead of the usual ham or chorizo - only because it was all that person could afford. It worked!
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   amybyrd21 (10/18/09)

   I am going to try the bread in a crock pot this week I hope. I will let yall know how it turns out.

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   Anniepooh (10/19/09)

   This is the funniest question I've seen here! I don't know, I think any good French cassoulet can be prepared fairly well in a slow-cooker - especially my favorite, Choucroute Garni! Low class, indeed. They didn't need to be dumbed-down by 1970's mothers, but they aren't low-class.

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   trishag (10/21/09)

   I absolutely love my crockpot. Like Amy, I also use it during winter months. I make short ribs in my crockpot. It is so easy and delicious.

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      Theresa111 (10/21/09)

      You're back! Did you like Las Vegas? I am assuming you attended BW.
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   cathyh1024 (10/27/09)

   I love cooking in my slow cooker. Here is a great recipe (not low-class at all) from my Busy People's Slow Cooker cookbook. You should try it! You might just change your mind about your crock pot!
   
   Herbed Beef Tenderloin with Seasoned Potatoes & Buttered Mushrooms
   Put into a slow cooker before a long day away and come home to a mouth-watering aroma that’s delicious and ready to eat.
   
   2 pounds beef tenderloin, fat removed
   1 pound bag frozen, seasoned diced potatoes
   6 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
   2 plus 1 tablespoons fat-free Ultra Promise
   1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
   1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
   1 teaspoon garlic salt, optional
   
   · Spray a slow cooker with nonfat cooking spray.
   · Rub all sides of the beef with the basil, thyme, and garlic salt.
   · Place the beef tenderloin on the outer rim edge of the slow cooker. The center will be hollow.
   · Take 2 pieces of foil about 18 inches long.
   · Fold the seams together along the side.
   · Spray the foil with nonfat cooking spray.
   · Place the diced potatoes in the center of the foil. Spread 2 tablespoons of the Ultra Promise over the frozen diced potatoes.
   · Fold the foil (as you would a gift package) to seal in the flavor of the potatoes.
   · Place the potatoes in the center of the slow cooker and beef.
   · Spray another 18 inches of foil with nonfat cooking spray.
   · Place the mushrooms in the foil. Dab 1 tablespoon of fat-free margarine on top of the mushrooms.
   · Sprinkle lightly with the garlic salt if desired.
   · Fold the foil (as you would a gift package) to seal in flavor.
   · Place the mushrooms on top of the potatoes and beef.
   · Cover the cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
   · Serve the juices in bottom of slow cooker on the side.
   
   Yield: 6 servings

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   Penny (10/27/09)

   Check out my review of Judith Finlayson's Slow Cooker Comfort Food. Not the usual "cream-of-something-soup" slow cooker recipes here... I tested four recipes and every one of them resulted in restaurant-quality,flavorful meals!

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    CajunKatherine (10/27/09)

    Well if they are, then guess what? Slow cookers are marvelous times savers and can take an inexpensive, tough piece of meat and make it melt in your mouth!

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