I'm not sure why it took me so long to figure out. I've been a full-time, working mom for 3 1/2 years and I'm just now starting to realize what a wonderful invention the slow cooker is!
It's is a FTWM's best friend!
I tell ya, I've used my slow cooker to make at least 5 out of my last 10 meals these past two weeks! Where has my head been?? I guess I didn't realize what a timesaver it really is and how easy it is to make a full meal, all in the crockpot. But I tell you what! I'm lovin' it now. My favorite thing to do is to just put a bunch of boneless chicken breasts, or a whole chicken in, cover with water and dump 1/2 a bottle of salad dressing/marinade (from my very extensive collection!) and let it cook for 6-8 hours. The chicken comes out so tender, you hardly need to chew! I then use it for casseroles, fajitas, stir fry - you name it. We also like to put soy sauce, water and slow cook a piece of roast for French Dips. Yum-O!
I tell ya, I've used my slow cooker to make at least 5 out of my last 10 meals these past two weeks! Where has my head been?? I guess I didn't realize what a timesaver it really is and how easy it is to make a full meal, all in the crockpot. But I tell you what! I'm lovin' it now. My favorite thing to do is to just put a bunch of boneless chicken breasts, or a whole chicken in, cover with water and dump 1/2 a bottle of salad dressing/marinade (from my very extensive collection!) and let it cook for 6-8 hours. The chicken comes out so tender, you hardly need to chew! I then use it for casseroles, fajitas, stir fry - you name it. We also like to put soy sauce, water and slow cook a piece of roast for French Dips. Yum-O!
Here's a blog that's dedicated entirely to Crockpotting! I just love that the meal is cooked in one dish, done when I get home and I didn't have to stand over it for a half hour. Works for me!
I am also a FTWM and I hardly ever use my crockpot. I don't know why because when I do use it I always say to myself this was so easy, I need to do this more often!
ReplyDeleteI really need to get better about this.
I never did either! I've always worked full-time and would come home so tired and so NOT in the mood to cook. And now, it's like "I've seen the light!"
ReplyDeleteI don't use mine near enough...and every time I do, I tell myself that I need to do it more often! One big tip---get the new liners that they have. It took me a while to break down and try them but I fell in LOVE! Especially when making the more "sticky" foods.
ReplyDeleteOoh - thanks for the tip! Never heard of the liners before.
ReplyDeleteI am FTWM too and LOVE my crockpot. I love it in the winter to come home to a hot cooked meal. I love it in the summer because I am not using my oven and overheating my already too hot house!
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