Oven Time --------------- Slow Cooker High --------------- Slow Cooker Low
(high setting = 300* F) (low setting = 200* F)
15 - 30 min ------------- 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hrs ------------------ 4 - 6 hrs
35 - 45 min -------------- 2 - 3 hrs ---------------------- 6 -8 hrs
50min - 3 hrs ----------- 4 -5 hrs ------------------------ 8 - 18 hrs
Food -------------------- Slow Cooker High -------------- Slow Cooker Low
Pot Roast .............................. 4 -5 hrs ................................. 8 - 12 hrs
Stew...................................... 5 - 6 hrs .............................. 10 - 12 hrs
Ribs....................................... 5 - 6 hrs ................................ 8 - 9 hrs
Swiss Steak .......................... 5 - 6 hrs ................................ 10 - 12 hrs
Casserole ............................. 2 - 4 hrs ................................ 4 - 9 hrs
Rice ...................................... 2 - 3 hrs................................ 5 - 9 hrs
Meat Loaf ............................. 3 - 4 hrs ...............................8 - 10 hrs
Chicken ............................... 3 - 4 hrs .................................. 7 - 10 hrs
Vegetables in liquid ............... 1 - 3 hrs ............................... 2 - 4 hrs
Baked Potato ........................ 2 - 4 hrs .............................. 8 - 10 hrs
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Common Substitutions
If you don't have:..........................................................................Use:
1 cup cake flour...........................................................................1 cup minus 2 tbs all purpose flour
1 tbs cornstarch (for thickening)....................................................2 tbs all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder............................................................1/2 tsp cream of tartar plus 1/4 tsp baking soda
1 pkg active dry yeast..............................................................1 cake compressed yeast
1 cup sugar...................................................................1 cup brown sugar OR 2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs..................................3/4 cup soft bread crumbs OR 1/4 cup cracker crumbs
1 cup honey...............................................................1 1/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water, heated to dissolve
1 cup corn syrup.........................................................1 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water, heated to dissolve
1 sq. (1oz) unsweetened chocolate.................................3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 tbs butter
1 cup whipping cream, whipped.........................................2 cup whipped dessert topping
1 cup buttermilk..................................................................1 tbs lemon juice or vinegar plus enough whole
milk to make 1 cup (let stand 5 minutes before using)
1 cup whole milk..........................................................1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water
1 cup light cream............................................................1 tbs melted butter plus enough milk to make 1 cup
1 cup tomato sauce........................................................1/3 cup tomato paste plus 1/2 cup water
1 cup tomato juice..........................................................1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water
1 sml onion, chopped (1/3 cup).......................................1 tsp onion powder OR 1 tbs dried minced onion
1 tsp dry mustard (in cooked mixtures)..................................1 tbs prepared mustard
1 tsp dried herbs...................................................................1 tbs fresh herbs
1 cup cake flour...........................................................................1 cup minus 2 tbs all purpose flour
1 tbs cornstarch (for thickening)....................................................2 tbs all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder............................................................1/2 tsp cream of tartar plus 1/4 tsp baking soda
1 pkg active dry yeast..............................................................1 cake compressed yeast
1 cup sugar...................................................................1 cup brown sugar OR 2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs..................................3/4 cup soft bread crumbs OR 1/4 cup cracker crumbs
1 cup honey...............................................................1 1/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water, heated to dissolve
1 cup corn syrup.........................................................1 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water, heated to dissolve
1 sq. (1oz) unsweetened chocolate.................................3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 tbs butter
1 cup whipping cream, whipped.........................................2 cup whipped dessert topping
1 cup buttermilk..................................................................1 tbs lemon juice or vinegar plus enough whole
milk to make 1 cup (let stand 5 minutes before using)
1 cup whole milk..........................................................1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water
1 cup light cream............................................................1 tbs melted butter plus enough milk to make 1 cup
1 cup tomato sauce........................................................1/3 cup tomato paste plus 1/2 cup water
1 cup tomato juice..........................................................1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water
1 sml onion, chopped (1/3 cup).......................................1 tsp onion powder OR 1 tbs dried minced onion
1 tsp dry mustard (in cooked mixtures)..................................1 tbs prepared mustard
1 tsp dried herbs...................................................................1 tbs fresh herbs
Chicken Pot Pie
2 refrigerated pie crust
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
2 1/2 - 3 cup shredded, cooked chicken or turkey
2 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
Cook bottom pie crust according to package directions using 9inch pie pan. Once bottom crust is cooked heat oven to 425*. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. cook stirring constantly until bubbly and thickened. Add chicken and vegetables, remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into crust lined pan. Top with second crust and cut slits in several places.Bake at 425* for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
What I did different: I just made a few small holes in the top crust instead of slits.
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
2 1/2 - 3 cup shredded, cooked chicken or turkey
2 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
Cook bottom pie crust according to package directions using 9inch pie pan. Once bottom crust is cooked heat oven to 425*. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. cook stirring constantly until bubbly and thickened. Add chicken and vegetables, remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into crust lined pan. Top with second crust and cut slits in several places.Bake at 425* for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
What I did different: I just made a few small holes in the top crust instead of slits.
Peanut Butter Popcorn
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lite corn syrup or honey
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
Bring sugar and corn syrup to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well, pour over 2 qts. popcorn.
What I did different: I use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky.
1/2 cup lite corn syrup or honey
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
Bring sugar and corn syrup to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well, pour over 2 qts. popcorn.
What I did different: I use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Crock pot Mac & Cheese
8oz macaroni or med shells, cooked al dente and drained
12oz can of evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Cook noodles and drain, combine all ingredients, reserving 1 cup of cheese and pour into crock pot that has been well greased. sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cook on low 4-5 hours or until sides are golden. DO NOT STIR while it is cooking.
What I did different: I always end up doubling this because it gets made when we have company.
12oz can of evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Cook noodles and drain, combine all ingredients, reserving 1 cup of cheese and pour into crock pot that has been well greased. sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cook on low 4-5 hours or until sides are golden. DO NOT STIR while it is cooking.
What I did different: I always end up doubling this because it gets made when we have company.
Potato Spinach Soup
4 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
1 onion, chopped finely
1 cup chopped ham
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
1 package (10oz) frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Combine first 7 ingredients in crock pot, cover and cook on low 7-8 hours, until potatoes are tender. Add spinach and continue cooking on high for 15-20 min. Serve with cheese sprinkled on top.
What I did different: I used about 5 medium potatoes, 2 cups ham, maybe 2 cups cheese. I add the cheese when I add the spinach, we like it all melty. It is sooo good on top of home-made bread or even bread dipped into it.
1 onion, chopped finely
1 cup chopped ham
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
1 package (10oz) frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Combine first 7 ingredients in crock pot, cover and cook on low 7-8 hours, until potatoes are tender. Add spinach and continue cooking on high for 15-20 min. Serve with cheese sprinkled on top.
What I did different: I used about 5 medium potatoes, 2 cups ham, maybe 2 cups cheese. I add the cheese when I add the spinach, we like it all melty. It is sooo good on top of home-made bread or even bread dipped into it.
Southwest Chicken
2-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped to bite size
8oz cream cheese
1-2 cans of beans, undrained (kidney, black, pinto, chili, whatever)
1 can of corn
1 jar of salsa
Place chicken into crockpot, add beans, corn and salsa. Cook on low 7-8 hours. About 30min prior to serving add the cream cheese, mix well, cover and contiune to cook.
What I did different: I used 2 cans of beans and 4 chicken breasts. I didn't drain the corn or beans. We serve this with rice or rice and burrito style.
8oz cream cheese
1-2 cans of beans, undrained (kidney, black, pinto, chili, whatever)
1 can of corn
1 jar of salsa
Place chicken into crockpot, add beans, corn and salsa. Cook on low 7-8 hours. About 30min prior to serving add the cream cheese, mix well, cover and contiune to cook.
What I did different: I used 2 cans of beans and 4 chicken breasts. I didn't drain the corn or beans. We serve this with rice or rice and burrito style.
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