"TODD TAMANEND CLARK" > wrote in message
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> I just bought a beautiful new black and gray six quart
> crock pot, and now I need some new recipes to go
> with it.
>
> My favorite quisines are Mexican, seafood, and wild
> game.
>
> I don't eat beef, chicken, or pork for religious reasons,
> and like many Native Americans, I'm also limited by
> diabetes and lactose intolerance.
>
> Any suggestions?

I've found that the crockpot works best for things like meat, soups and
stews. You can do beans in the crockpot, but you have to first bring them to
a boil on the stove. And it's best to do them without any seasonings until
they get soft. If you add things like tomatoes before they are soft, they
can get tough.

You can make a nice soup by starting with some tomato juice or vegetable
juice. Or you can use a combination of vegetable broth and chopped tomatoes
(canned or fresh). Start with whatever low carb veggies you like. I'm
partial to green or wax beans, onions, celery and carrots. Leafy vegetables
such as spinach should be added at the end of the cooking time because they
take less time to cook. Add whatever seasonings you like, such as salt,
pepper, parsley, bay leaf (remove before serving), or other herbs. I like
Italian seasoning. Just be sure not to add too much liquid. You need to
leave several inches clear at the top because as the vegetables cook they'll
give off liquid.

You can add carby things to this if your diet allows. Dried beans are best
cooked first before adding. Rice and pasta should also be cooked separately
so they don't soak up too much of the cooking liquid. Add these things
towards the end of cooking. Other things like peas, corn or potatoes can be
added at the beginning. Cook on low for 6-8 hours and you'll have a yummy
soup! Taste before serving and add more seasonings if needed.

A favorite of mine prior to the diabetes diagnosis was bean/corn chili. I
still eat it now sometimes, but in limited amounts. Simply take three cans
of beans (different kinds), one can of corn, and a large jar of salsa.
Since your crockpot is so large, you may have to double these amounts.
These things are already cooked, so they'll only have to heat for a couple
of hours. Heat them through on low. Serve over a bed of rice if you can
have that many carbs. I don't do the rice. Top with things like cheese (if
you can eat it), fresh chopped cilantro, onions, avocado, peppers, or
whatever you like. I often add some chopped onions to this as it cooks
because I love onions!

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