CROCKPOT RECIPES...............EASY ALL LDL FRIENDLY

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CROCKPOT RECIPES...............EASY ALL LDL FRIENDLY

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HI EVERYONE;  I HAVE SOME GREAT CROCKPOT RECIPES TAKEN FROM A DIABETIC SLOW COOKER COOKBOOK.
ALL OF THEM ARE LDL FRIENDLY...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE TITLES IF ANYONE WANTS THE RECIPES JUST LET ME KNOW AND I WILL PUT IT ON
THE MESSAGE BOARD.

WINTER SQUASH AND WHITE BEAN STEW                            CORN CHILI
CABBAGE SOUP                                                              TRAIL CHILI
HEARTY BEEF AND CABBAGE SOUP                                      THREE BEAN CHILI (MAKES A BIG POT)
BEAN SOUP                                                                    MAIN DISH BAKED BEANS
VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE SOUP                                        CHICKEN WITH APPLESAUCE
HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP                                                WHITE BEAN CHILI
BLACK BEAN AND CORN SOUP                                            BLACK BEAN CHILI CON CARNE
TUSCAN GARLICKY BEAN SOUP
QUICK AND EASY CHILI                                                                                         

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Re: CROCKPOT RECIPES...............EASY ALL LDL FRIENDLY

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Hi renobabe,

Black bean and corn soup and chicken with applesauce please.  :)  Thank you!


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Thanks, Renobabe!! 

Hearty Beef and Cabbage Soup, Tuscan Garlicky Bean Soup

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Thanks renobabe!

  Main Dish Baked Beans & Quick & Easy Chili please  :thumbsup:
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At the rate we're going, you may as well post them all!!!  ;D  ;D
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ALL of them!  Please, please  *love*
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HERE THEY ARE:

CHICKEN WITH APPLESAUCE:

4 BONELESS,SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST HALVES
SALT TO TASTE
PEPPER TO TASTE
2 TBSP. OIL
2 CUPS UNSWEETED APPLESAUCE
1/4 CUP OF BARBECUE SAUCE
1/2 TSP. POULTRY SEASONING
2 TSP. HONEY
1/2 TSP. LEMON JUICE

SEASON CHICKEN WITH S & P. BROWN IN OIL FOR 5 MIN. PER SIDE.

CUT UP CHICKEN INTO 1" CHUNKS AND TRANSFER TO SLOW COOKER

COMBINE REMAINING INGREDIENTS. POUR OVER CHICKEN AND MIX TOGETHER WELL.

COVER. COOK ON HIGH 2-3 HOURS OR UNTIL CHICKEN IS TENDER.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS (IDEAL FOR A 4 QUART SLOW COOKER)(CAN BE DOUBLED)


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MAIN DISH BAKED BEANS;

1 LB. EXTRA LEAN BEEF (YOU COULD USE HALF BEEF AND HALF GROUND TURKEY BREAST)
28-OZ. CAN (BUSH'S DELUXE FAT FREE VEGETARIAN) BAKED BEANS
8-OZ. CAN PINEAPPLE TIDBITS PACKED IN JUICE, DRAINED
4 1/2 OZ. CAN SLICED MUSHROOMS, DRAINED
1 LARGE ONION, CHOPPED
1 LARGE GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED
1/2 CUP BARBECUE SAUCE
1 T LIGHT SOY SAUCE
1 CLOVE GARLIC, MINCED
1/4 TSP. PEPPER

BROWN BEEF IN SKILLET, DRAIN AND PLACE IN SLOW COOKER.

STIR IN REMAINING INGREDIENTS, MIX WELL.

COVER. COOK ON LOW 4-8 HRS. OR UNTIL BUBBLY

MAKES 8 SERVINGS  (CAN BE DOUBLED FOR LARGE FAMILY OR JUST TO FREEZE SOME)

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THREE-BEAN CHILI

2 LBS. EXTRA LEAN BEEF(OR 1 LB. BEEF AND 1 LB. GROUND TURKEY BREAST)
2 MED. ONION, DICED
16 OZ. JAR MEDIUM SALSO
2 PKGS. DRY CHILI SEASONING
2- 16-OZ. CANS RED KIDNEY BEANS, DRAINED
2- 16-OZ. CANS BLACK BEANS, DRAINED
2- 16-OZ. CANS WHITE KIDNEY BEANS OR GARBANZO BEANS, DRAINED
28-OZ. CAN CRUSHED TOMATOES(OR WHOLE OR DICED AND PUREED IN BLENDER)
16-OZ. CAN DICED TOMATOES
2 TSP. SPENDA

BROWN BEEF AND ONIONS IN SKILLET

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN 6 QT SLOW COOKER

COVER. COOK ON LOW 8-10 HRS (OR ON HIGH FOR 4-6 HRS)

THIS MAKES A BIG RECIPE 12 SERVINGS (BUT YOU COULD HALVE THE RECIPE) OR MAKE THE
WHOLE BATCH AND FREEZE SOME FOR LATER.

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HEARTY BEEF AND CABBAGE SOUP:

11 OZ. EXTRA LEAN BEEF
1 MED. ONION CHOPPED
40 OZ. CAN TOMATOES
2 CUPS WATER
15-OZ. CAN KIDNEY BEANS
1/2 TSP. PEPPER
1 T CHILI POWDER
1/2 CUP CHOPPED CELERY
2 CUPS THINLY SLICED CABBAGE

SAUTE BEEF IN SKILLET, DRAIN

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT CABBAGE IN SLOW COOKER

COVER. COOK ON LOW 3 HRS. ADD CABBAGE. COOK ON HIGH 30-60 MIN. LONGER

MAKES 8 SERVINGS. (CAN BE DOUBLED FOR LARGE FAMILY OR IF YOU WANT TO FREEZE SOME FOR LATER)

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HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP:

1/2 LB. EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF (BROWNED AND DRAINED)
1 BEEF BOUILLON CUBE, CRUSHED
5 TSP. SALT FREE BEEF BOUILLON POWDER ( I WOULD JUST SUBSTITUTE FAT FREE BEEF BROTH )
16-OZ. CAN TOMATOES
1 LARGE ONION, DICED
3/4 CUP SLICED CELERY
1 MED. CARROT DICED
1 GARLIC CLOVE, MINCED
1 BAY LEAF
1/2 TSP. SALT
DASH PEPPER OR TO TASTE
10 OZ. PKG. FROZEN PEAS
3 T CHOPPED PARSLEY

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS, EXCEPT PEAS AND PARSLEY IN SLOW COOKER

COVER. COOK ON LOW 5 HOURS.

STIR IN PEAS DURING LAST HOUR

GARNISH WITH PARSLEY BEFORE SERVING (OPTIONAL)

MAKES 8 SERVINGS,,,,,,CAN BE DOUBLED FOR LARGE FAMILY OR IF YOU WANT TO FREEZE SOME

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EASY CHILI:

1 LB. EXTRA LEAN BEEF ( OR HALF GROUND TURKEY BREAST)
1 ONION, CHOPPED
1 MED. GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED
1/2 TSP. SALT
1 T CHILI POWDER
2 TSP. WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
28 OZ CAN TOMATO SAUCE
3 - 16 OZ. CANS KIDNEY BEANS, DRAINED
14 1/2 OZ, CAN CRUSHED OF STEWED TOMATOES
6-OZ. CAN TOMATO PASTE
4-OZ. FAT-FREE GRATED CHEDDAR CHEEZE

BROWN MEAT IN SKILLET, ADD ONION, AND GREEN PEPPER HALFWAY THROUGH BROWNING, DRAIN
POUR INTO SLOW COOKER.

STIR IN REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT FOR CHEESE

COVER, COOK ON HIGH FOR 3 HR. OR LOW 7-8 HRS.

SERVE IN BOWLS TOPPED WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE (OPTIONAL)

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SLOW-COOKER CHILI:

2 LBS. EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF ( OR 1 LB. BEEF AND 1 LB. GROUND TURKEY BREAST)
2- 16-OZ. CANS RED KIDNEY BEANS, DRAINED
2- 14 1/2 OZ. CANS DICED TOMATOES DRAINED
2 MED. ONIONS CHOPPED
2 GARLIC CLOVES, CRUSHED
2 T CHILI POWDER
1 TSP. GROUND CUMIN
1 TSP. BLACK PEPPER
1 TSP. SALT

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN SLOW COOKER

COVER. COOK ON LOW 8-10 HRS OR HIGH 4-6 HRS. MAKES 10-12 SERVINGS

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TACO SOUP WITH WHOLE TOMATOES:

2/3 LB. EXTRA LEAN BEEF
1/2 CUP CHOPPED ONIONS
28-OZ. CAN WHOLE TOMATOES WITH JUICE
14-OZ. CAN KIDNEY BEANS WITH JUICE
1- 7-OZ. CAN CORN WITH JUICE
8-OZ. CAN TOMATO SAUCE
2 T TACO SEASONING MIX
1-2 CUPS WATER
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1 CUP FAT FREE GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE

BROWN BEEF AND ONIONS IN SKILLET, DRAIN

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT CHEESE IN SLOW COOKER

COVER. COOK ON LOW FOR 4-6 HRS.

LADLE INTO BOWLS. TOP WITH CHEESE

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TRAIL CHILI:

1 1/2 LBS. EXTRA LEAN BEEF OR HALF OF IT GROUND TURKEY BREAST
1 LARGE ONION
28-OZ. CAN DICED TOMATOES
2 - 8-OZ. CANS TOMATO PUREE
16-OZ. CANS KIDNEY BEANS, UNDRAINED
4 -OZ. CAN DICED GREEN CHILIES
1 CUP WATER
2 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
2 T MILD CHILI POWDER (OR HOW EVER HOT YOU WANT TO MAKE IT)
1/2 TSP. SALT
2 TSP. GROUND CUMIN
1 TSP. PEPPER

BROWN BEEF AND ONION IN SKILLET, DRAIN, PLACE IN SLOW COOKER

STIR IN REMAINING INGREDIENTS, COOK ON HIGH 30 MINUTES

REDUCE HEAT TO LOW. COOK 4-6 HRS.

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QUICK AND EASY CHILI:

1 LB. EXTRA LEAN BEEF OR HALF OF IT GROUND TURKEY BREAST
1 ONION CHOPPED
16-OZ. CAN STEWED TOMATOES
11 1/2-OZ. V-8 JUICE
2 -15-OZ. CANS PINTO BEANS, DRAINED AND RINSED
1/4 TO 1/2 CUP WATER
1/4 TSP. CAYENNE PEPPER
1 T CHILI POWDER

CRUMBLE BEEF IN MICROWAVE-SAFE DISH, ADD ONION, MICROWAVE, COVERED, ON HIGH 15 MIN.
DRAIN, BREAK MEAT INTO PIECES.

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN SLOW COOKER

COOK ON LOW 4-5 HRS.


RENOBABE

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CORN CHILI:

1 LB. EXTRA LEAN BEEF OF HALF OF IT GROUND TURKEY BREAST
1/2 CUP CHOPPED ONION
1/2 CUP CHOPPED GREEN PEPPERS
1/4 TSP. SALT
1/8 TSP. PEPPER
1/4 TSP. DRIED THYME
14-1/2-OZ. CAN DICED TOATOES WITH ITALIAN HERBS
6-OZ. CAN TOMATO PASTE,WITH 1 CAN WATER
2 CUPS FROZEN CORN
16-OZ. CAN KIDNEY BEANS
1 T CHILI POWDER

SAUTE BEEF ONIONS AND GREEN PEPPERS IN SAUCEPAN, DRAIN & SEASON WITH S & P AND THYME
4
STIR IN TOMATOES, TOMATO PASTE, WATER AND CORN, HEAT UNTIL CORN IS THAWED, ADD BEANS
AND CHILI POWDER.

PUT IN SLOW COOKER, COOK ON LOW FOR 5-6 HRS.

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WHITE BEAN CHILI:

1 LB. EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF (BROWNED AND DRAINED)
1 LB. GROUND TURKEY BREAST (BROWNED AND DRAINED)
3 BELL PEPPERS, CHOPPED
2 ONIONS, CHOPPED
4 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
30-OZ. FAT FREE CHICKEN BROTH
15-OZ CAN BUTTER BEANS, RINSED AND DRAINED
15-OZ. CAN BLACK-EYED PEAS, RINSED AND DRAINED
15-OZ. CAN GARBANZO BEANS, RINSED AND DRAINED
15-OZ. CAN NAVY BEANS, RINSED AND DRAINED
4-OZ. CAN CHOPPED GREEN CHILIES
2 T CHILI POWDER
3 TSP. GROUND CUMIN
2 TSP. DRIED OREGANO
2 TSP. PAPRIKA
1/2 TSP. SALT
1/2 TSP. PEPPER

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN SLOW COOKER.

COVER. COOK ON LOW 8-10 HRS. OR HIGH 4-6 HRS

MAKES A LARGE AMOUNT 12 SERVINGS,,,,BUT CAN BE FROZEN

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BLACK BEAN CHILI CON CARNE:

1 LB. BLACK BEANS
3 LBS. EXTRA LEAN BEEF OR HALF OF IT GROUND TURKEY BREAST
2 LARGE ONIONS CHOPPED
1 GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED
3 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
2 TSP. SALT
1 TSP. PEPPER
6-OZ. CAN TOMATO PASTE
3 CUPS TOMATO JUICE OR MORE
1 TSP. CELERY SALT
1 T WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1 TSP. DRY MUSTARD
CAYENNE PEPPER TO TASTE
CUMIN TO TASTE
3 T CHILI POWDER

COVER BEANS WITH WATER AND SOAK 8 HRS. OR OVERNIGHT, RINSE AND DRAIN.

BROWN BEEF IN BATCHES IN LARGE SKILLET, DRAIN

COMBINE ALL INGEDIENTS IN LARGE SLOW COOKER

COVER, COOK ON LOW 8 HRS. OR HIGH 4 HRS. (MAKES A 18 - 1 CUP SERVINGS)

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HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP:

3 MED. CARROTS, HALVED AND THINLY SLICED
2 CELERY RIBS, THINLY SLICED
1 MED. ONION, CHOPPED
4 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
20-OZ. CAN BLACK BEANS, RINSED OR DRAINED
28 OZ. FAT FREE CHICKEN BROTH
15-OZ. CAN CRUSHED TOMATOES
1 1/2 TSP. DRIED BASIL
1/2 TSP. DRIED OREGANO
1/2 TSP. GROUND CUMIN
1/2 TSP. CHILI POWDER
1/2 TSP. HOT PEPPER SAUCE

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN SLOW COOKER

COVER. COOK ON LOW 9-10 HRS. OR HIGH 6 HRS.

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HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP:

3 MED. CARROTS, HALVED AND THINLY SLICED
2 CELERY RIBS, THINLY SLICED
1 MED. ONION, CHOPPED
4 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
20-OZ. CAN BLACK BEANS, RINSED OR DRAINED
28 OZ. FAT FREE CHICKEN BROTH
15-OZ. CAN CRUSHED TOMATOES
1 1/2 TSP. DRIED BASIL
1/2 TSP. DRIED OREGANO
1/2 TSP. GROUND CUMIN
1/2 TSP. CHILI POWDER
1/2 TSP. HOT PEPPER SAUCE

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN SLOW COOKER

COVER. COOK ON LOW 9-10 HRS. OR HIGH 6 HRS.

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COVER. COOK ON HIGH 5-6 HRS.
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TUSCAN GARLICKY BEAN SOUP:

1 LB. DRY GREAT NORTHERN, OR OTHER DRY WHITE BEANS
1 QT. WATER
1 QT. FAT FREE BEEF BROTH
3 T OLIVE OIL
2 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
4 T CHOPPED PARSLEY
1 1/4 TSP. SALT
1/2 TSP. PEPPER

PLACE BEANS IN LARGE SOUP POT, COVER WITH WATER AND BRING TO BOIL. COOK 2 MINUTES.
REMOVE FROM HEAT. COVER POT AND ALLOW TO STAND FOR 1 HOUR. DRAIN, DISCARDING WATER

COMBINE BEANS, 1 QT FRESH WATER AND BEEF BROTH IN SLOW COOKER

SAUTE GARLIC AND PARSLEY IN OLIVE OIL IN SKILLET. STIR INTO SLOW COOKER. ADD S & P

COVER. COOK ON LOW 8-10 HRS. OR HIGH 5 HRS. OR UNTIL BEANS ARE TENDER.

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WINTER SQUASH AND WHITE BEAN STEW:

1 CUP CHOPPED ONIONS
1 T OLIVE OIL
1/2 TSP. GROUND CUMIN
1/2 TSP. CINNAMON
1 GARLIC CLOVE. MINCED
3 CUPS PEELED, BUTTERNUT SQUASH. CUT INTO CUBES
1 1/2 CUPS OF FAT FREE CHICKEN BROTH
19 OZ. CAN CANNELLINI BEANS, DRAINED
14-1/2 OZ. CAN DICED TOMATOES, UNDRAINED
1 T CHOPPED FRESH CILANTRO OR FLAT LEAF PARSLEY

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN SLOW COOKER

COVER. COOK ON HIGH 1 HR. REDUCE HEAT TO LOW AND COOK FOR 2-3 HRS.

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CABBAGE SOUP:


HALF OF HEAD OF CABBAGE, SLICED THIN
2 RIBS OF CELERY, SLICED THIN
2-3 CARROTS, SLICED THIN
1 ONION, CHOPPED
2 TSP. SODIUM-FREE CHICKEN BOUILLON POWDER
2 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
1 QT. TOMATO JUICE
1/4 TSP. PEPPER
WATER


COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER IN SLOW COOKER. ADD WATER TO WITHIN 3 INCHES OF TOP
OF SLOW COOKER.

COVER. COOK ON HIGH 4 HRS, OR UNTIL VEGETABLES ARE TENDER.

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BEAN SOUP:

1 CUP DRY GREAT NORTHERN BEANS
1 CUP DRY RED BEANS OR PINTO BEANS
4 CUPS WATER
28-OZ. CAN DICED TOMATOES
1 MED. ONION CHOPPED
4 VEGETABLE BOUILLON CUBES
2 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
2 TSP. ITALIAN SEASONING CRUSHED
9-OZ. PKG. FROZEN GREEN BEANS, THAWED

SOAK AND RINSE DRIED BEANS, DRAIN
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT GREEN BEANS IN SLOW COOKER
COVER, COOK ON HIGH 6 HRS
STIR GREEN BEANS INTO SOUP DURING LAST 2 HRS.
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VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE SOUP:

6 CUPS FAT FREE VEGETABLE BROTH (OR CHICKEN BROTH IF YOU ARE NOT A STRICK VEGETARIAN)
2 CARROTS, CHOPPED
2 LARGE ONIONS, CHOPPED
3 RIBS CELERY, CHOPPED
2 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
1 SMALL ZUCCHINI, CUBED
1 HANDFUL FRESH KALE, CHOPPED
1 CAN CHICKPEAS OR WHITE KIDNEY BEANS, DRAINED
1 T PARSLEY
1/2 TSP. DRIED THYME
1/2 TSP. DRIED OREGANO
28-OZ. CAN CRUSHED ITALIAN TOMATOES
1/4 TSP. PEPPER


COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN SLOW COOKER

COVER. COOK ON LOW 6-8 HRS. OR UNTIL VEGETABLES ARE TENDER


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AS WITH ALL THESE RECIPES YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE SPICES OR HERBS THAT YOU LIKE IF YOU
DON'T LIKE THE ONES IN THE RECIPE...MAKE THEM YOUR OWN.....

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Wow...I hit the jackpot!  I love to cook in my slow cooker during the school year.  I copied 4 recipes and am excited to try them so I may not wait until fall.  Eating the LDL way has renewed my interest in cooking.  I had been on several diets that were so restrictive, that it killed my former joy in cooking....too much stuff to count and measure and too hard to figure if a recipe was allowed.  Now I just make sure ingredients are LDL and then enjoy the finished product to my hearts content.

Thanks for posting this renobabe!  *love*
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Thanks, Renobabe! These look wonderful! I love my crockpot. I think I will make the Main Dish Baked Beans for the Fourth. I think I will start with cooked navy beans rather the the Bush's FF Baked Beans and use my own SF BarBQ sauce to cut down on sugars. And there are so many recipes to choose from. Thanks for posting all of them! I wanted to ask but didn't want to be greedy!!
Thanks again.  :rose:
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Thanks, Renobabe!
They all sound so good. Can't wait to try them. :thumbsup:
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Hi Renobabe!

Thanks for taking the time put these recipes on the boards!

I tried the Chicken with Applesauce recipe as a jumping off point for sautee'd chicken breasts the other night. I didn't have the patience to wait for the crockpot, so I sautee'd some onions and garlic until they were almost starting to caramelize, then added the chicken breasts and browned them a little on both sides, and the onions were getting golden. Applesauce over all to simmer in, and voila! Dinner (well, dinner for my hubby, and lunch for me for the next day)!

It was really yummy. I love all the ideas that get tossed around here -- there is sure no reason to get bored with Let's Do Lunch!

God bless, and thanks again for the ideas!

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Post by MissBizzyLizzy »

wow...you put a lot of work into this thread  ;)  thank you!!!!  i can't wait to try some.
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OOOO I can't wait to try these!  I am going to look through my cupboard when I get home from vacation and see what I have that I can make without going to the grocery store...I have made a resolution to clean out my cupboard and my freezer before buy anything except essentials...I think these will be perfect recipes for that!

Thanks so much,

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Re: CROCKPOT RECIPES...............EASY ALL LDL FRIENDLY

Post by GEM »

Thank you so much for your good heart, and these good recipes, which you've so generously shared.  As Lizzy said in another post, you've put a lot of work into this thread, and it shows.  One of the (few) good things about working a 12 hour shift is the potluck crockpot dinners we often put together.  We take turns bringing a "loaded" crock pot to work, and plugging it in just before shift report.  Depending on what we're having, "breakfast" is generally ready in 6 to 8 hours, and the meals are the kind that stay hot, so even if there's an emergency, we can still grab something warm, delicious, and nutritious to eat on the run.  Someone asked me why so many health care providers are fat.  A lot of it has to do with our shifts, our schedules, and the fact that in the early AM hours, take out junk food is often the only option.  Not making an excuse...just an observation.  :tongue:

Thanks again--hope this thread keeps going with contributions from all of us.

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Re: CROCKPOT RECIPES...............EASY ALL LDL FRIENDLY

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I found these recipes before I went to work and since I didn't have time to start one in the crockpot before I left, I called my husband and walked him through the quick method to soak the beans.  I chose the Tuscany Garlic Bean Soup.  Unfortunately, I didn't have any dried white beans but I did have Pinto beans.  I rinsed my beans and threw everything together over lunch and let it simmer for dinner.
The recipe is absolutely wonderful.  I think the pintos were a little heavy for it so I will definitely use white beans next time.  But talk about taking lemons and making lemonade, I took the leftovers and smashed them (I didn't have all that much juice in the first place) and I bet they are going to make killer Mexican Eggs in the morning.  I already have the chicken thawing to start the Chicken with Applesauce in the morning.  Thanks soooooo much for these recipes, Renobabe. What a blessing!
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Re: CROCKPOT RECIPES...............EASY ALL LDL FRIENDLY

Post by bethp »

Hi, everybody!!! I fixed the main dish baked beans for the Fourth. Never told anybody they were LDL!!! Hehe! My dd was very upset went folks went back for seconds!! She really liked and we had maybe a couple of spoonfuls left!!

This one was definitely in the make again, yummo category!!

Thanks again, Renobabe!!!  :rose: :rose: :rose:

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