by kathilipp | Feb 2, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Today is the second day where the comments are open for you to submit your favorite crockpot recipes. I will be giving away a copy of The Frozen Gourmet to a lucky winner. In order to enter, all you have to do is post your favorite beef recipe for the crockpot in the comments.
All entries must be submitted by Thursday, February 4th at 6pm PST. Winners will be posted on Friday morning!
Don’t forget, if you have not already done so, to take the 1000 Dates Across the States Challenge!
by kathilipp | Feb 1, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Last week I highlighted some delicious crockpot recipes from my friend Kelly and she also shared ideas on how you can freeze crockpot meals to make your life even easier! In case you missed that post, you can find it here.
This week I have decided that a contest is in order. I will be giving away copies of The Frozen Gourmet. In order to enter, all you have to do is post your favorite chicken recipe for the crockpot in the comments. All entries must be submitted by Thursday, February 4th at 6pm PST. Winners will be posted on Friday morning!
by kathilipp | Jan 31, 2010 | Uncategorized |
I’m excited to officially unveil February’s project, 1000 Dates Across the States. We all know that Valentine’s Day is coming up, every store is decked out in pink, red and hearts and every other commercial it seems like on TV is a Valentine’s Day advertisement.
I know that money is tight for a lot of people, but that does not mean that you can not have an absolutely fun date with your spouse without breaking the bank.
As a blogger, if you are one of the first 50 bloggers to e-mail Monica (asst at kathilipp dot com) your name, address and blog address, you can receive one of these super fun kits. While it might not look like a lot, it could just be the beginning to one of the best dates you’ve ever had.
Here’s the challenge:
- Think of a creative and unique way to use the kit.
- Document your usage of the kit with either a picture or a 30 second video.
- Post a blog about your date (with the picture or video) and link to this blog post or www.kathilipp.com.
- Send an e-mail to Monica (asst at kathilipp dot com) with a link to your blog post by March 10th. If you send a link to your blog, it will be posted here – more publicity for your blog and more romance with your husband!
Prizes:
The most creative date wins a Flip Video Camera. Two runners up will get a $20 Starbucks gift card. Five third runners up with get a Dating your Mate library (three of their best titles) from Harvest House Publishers.
If you are not a blogger, you can still be entered to win! Create a Facebook album (with the picture or video) and link to this blog post or kathilipp.com. All you have to do is create your own kit with the materials listed below:
- Two of your favorite drinks
- Two yummies (cookies, pieces of candy,etc.)
- These instructions.
- You pick the location!
Here is a button you can put in your post or on your sidebar to let your readers know so that they can join in on the fun!
by kathilipp | Jan 28, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Here’s the final recipe of the week. I hope you have enjoyed cooking with the Crockpot week. Remember, next week we will be having a contest where you will be able to submit your favorite recipes…stay tuned!
This is a recipe that I usually double, but then divide into four portions,putting three in the freezer. I keep the stuffing in a separate bag, but otherwise dump everything else in a ziploc bag to freeze. Half of a recipe fits in my small crockpot.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Ready In: 4 hours 20 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
4 Granny Smith Apples
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cup cranberries
1 pkg Stovetop Stuffing mix
DIRECTIONS:
Combine the first seven ingredients; rub over roast. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight (Preferred, not required). Place herb rubbed pork in crockpot, surrounded by cranberries and apples. Gently pour water around pork. Cook on High for 4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours. In the last 10 minutes prior to serving, dump the stuffing mix on top of roast, mixing it in the juices. Allow it to cook for a few more minutes, until the stuffing is softened.
by kathilipp | Jan 27, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Put the meat in your slow cooker in the morning and have a sandwich ready in 10 minutes when you get home! Great with a side of creamy horseradish.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Hours
Ready In: 12 Hours 10 Minutes
Yields: 16 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 (4 pound) boneless beef roast
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon beef bouillon
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 red peppers
16 slices of Swiss Cheese
16 French Rolls
mayonnaise or creamy horseradish
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, bouillon, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder. Pour mixture over roast, and add enough water to almost cover roast. Cover and cook on Low heat for 10 to 12 hours, or until meat is very tender. Add peppers in the last hour of cooking.
Remove meat from broth, reserving broth. Slice meat very thin (I prefer an electric knife), and distribute on rolls for sandwiches. Cover meat with swiss cheese, and broil on high for approximately 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve with mayonnaise or creamy horseradish.
FOOTNOTES:
This is another recipe that I subdivide into smaller portions prior to cooking, freeze these dinner sized portions, then cook in my small crockpot. I package the meat premarinated, and also package a few slices of swiss cheese, along with the rolls. The meat simmers all day, and the sandwiches only take a few minutes to put together.
by kathilipp | Jan 26, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Next week we will be having a little contest around here. I’m letting you know now so that you can dig through your cookbooks or favorite food blogs and share them with all of the wonderful readers! Stay tuned next week as we will have a day for chicken recipes, a day for beef recipes and a day for whatever your heart desires! I’m excited to get new recipes that can be added to the dinner rotation.
