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I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener (yeah
him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be easier.

In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and of
course baked beans.

He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get potatoes on
occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has blood sugar issues
and the brown rice works the best for him of the starches. I also sometimes
do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes beans and most veggies (not
asparagus) and isn't really a picky eater. Preferred flavor profiles would
be Asian or Mexican with Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat
but small amounts.

I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat. I
usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to the
pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A corn/quinoa
pasta might work though.

He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these meals. I
intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that is something
like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses mostly whole foods
and no cream soups.

I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was called
Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground beef in it
but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a the Crock-Pot. I
suppose if need be that could be cooked separately and added. Or perhaps
used in smaller amounts in something like a soup or stew that would have a
high liquid content.

Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not, what
are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?

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On 9/2/2018 1:27 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
> easier.
>
> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and
> of course baked beans.
>
> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
> potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has
> blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him of the
> starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes
> beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't really a picky eater.
> Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or Mexican with Italian
> probably in third place. He does eat meat but small amounts.
>
> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat.
> I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to
> the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A
> corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>
> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these meals.
> I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that is
> something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses
> mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
>
> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was
> called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground
> beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a
> the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be cooked separately
> and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a soup
> or stew that would have a high liquid content.
>
> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?

* My wife has a recipe for a chicken/rice dish that's pretty good
unless it's overcooked . Brown rice would probably be better in it than
white .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety .
Get off my lawn !

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"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 1 Sep 2018 23:27:18 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>> (yeah
>> him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be easier.
>
> How inconsiderate of that freeloader <hrmpf>. He probably has
> another squeeze he's working on.
>
> Isn't it ironic how your husband always wanted a hot meal ready when
> he got home (if he didn't stop at a restaurant first and not tell
> you). And now the gardener, too?

Um no. It's more like my husband wanted a hot meal. And he did get it but...
I *want* my gardener to have a hot meal because he works very hard and I
know he's very hungry when he gets here. Tonight's meal was only half hot.
Turkey and cheese sandwiches on millet and chia seed bread and some Risi
Fagioli soup.

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"Terry Coombs" > wrote in message
...
> On 9/2/2018 1:27 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
>> easier.
>>
>> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and of
>> course baked beans.
>>
>> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get potatoes
>> on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has blood sugar
>> issues and the brown rice works the best for him of the starches. I also
>> sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes beans and most veggies
>> (not asparagus) and isn't really a picky eater. Preferred flavor profiles
>> would be Asian or Mexican with Italian probably in third place. He does
>> eat meat but small amounts.
>>
>> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat. I
>> usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to the
>> pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A
>> corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>>
>> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these meals. I
>> intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that is something
>> like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses mostly whole
>> foods and no cream soups.
>>
>> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was
>> called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground
>> beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a the
>> Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be cooked separately and
>> added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a soup or
>> stew that would have a high liquid content.
>>
>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not,
>> what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>
> My wife has a recipe for a chicken/rice dish that's pretty good unless
> it's overcooked . Brown rice would probably be better in it than white .

I've been reading up on the rice. Mostly it seems that you can cook it in
there by itself but you need to make sure not to overcook. I think I will
just cook a large pot of it every few days or so and just add it to the dish
to heat through. Or just serve it on the side.

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3 Sep 2018 Julie Bove wrote:
>Terry Coombs wrote:
>>Julie Bove wrote:
>>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>>> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
>>> easier.
>>>
>>> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and of
>>> course baked beans.
>>>
>>> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get potatoes
>>> on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has blood sugar
>>> issues and the brown rice works the best for him of the starches. I also
>>> sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes beans and most veggies
>>> (not asparagus) and isn't really a picky eater. Preferred flavor profiles
>>> would be Asian or Mexican with Italian probably in third place. He does
>>> eat meat but small amounts.
>>>
>>> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat. I
>>> usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to the
>>> pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A
>>> corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>>>
>>> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these meals. I
>>> intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that is something
>>> like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses mostly whole
>>> foods and no cream soups.
>>>
>>> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was
>>> called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground
>>> beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a the
>>> Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be cooked separately and
>>> added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a soup or
>>> stew that would have a high liquid content.
>>>
>>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not,
>>> what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>>
>> My wife has a recipe for a chicken/rice dish that's pretty good unless
>> it's overcooked . Brown rice would probably be better in it than white .
>
>I've been reading up on the rice. Mostly it seems that you can cook it in
>there by itself but you need to make sure not to overcook. I think I will
>just cook a large pot of it every few days or so and just add it to the dish
>to heat through. Or just serve it on the side.

Not really rice but one of my favorites; Chicken and Wild Rice
Soup/Stew, I use an ordinary pot on the stove top... my version of
arroz con pollo. Cut a whole chicken into eigths and brown, then add
water, wild rice, seasoning, and whatever veggies you like; garlic,
onions, carrots, celery, etc. I make a big potful with a cut up
roasting chicken, tastes even better the next day.

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On 9/3/2018 5:24 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Terry Coombs" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 9/2/2018 1:27 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>>> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
>>> easier.
>>>
>>>
>>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
>>> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>>
>> *My wife has a recipe for a chicken/rice dish that's pretty good
>> unless it's overcooked . Brown rice would probably be better in it
>> than white .
>
> I've been reading up on the rice. Mostly it seems that you can cook it
> in there by itself but you need to make sure not to overcook. I think I
> will just cook a large pot of it every few days or so and just add it to
> the dish to heat through. Or just serve it on the side.

Julie, I think that's the best plan all around. Don't futz around with
trying to figure out how to make the perfect brown rice/whatever in the
crock pot. Just keep some already cooked in the fridge. Use the
crockpot for the chicken or whatever other meat you've got planned.
Read the little booklet that came with the pot to get ideas.

I mostly use my crock pot for cooking chuck roast or chicken stew, both
with root veggies. A couple of times I year I use it to cook corned
beef brisket and add cabbage wedges when the meat is nearly done.

I wouldn't try to cook rice dishes in it, or pasta dishes, either. Too
easy to overcook/turn to mush. I want to set it and forget it, not
worry about a ruined experimental dinner.

Jill

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jmcquown > wrote:
> I wouldn't try to cook rice dishes in it, or pasta dishes, either. Too
> easy to overcook/turn to mush. I want to set it and forget it, not
> worry about a ruined experimental dinner.
>

Instant pot has been ideal for me with rice. Short and long grain comes out
great in it.

Pasta is tricky though, boiling still the way to go to not risk gummy
noodles. Worst part is you just have to know the times and water amounts
before depressurizing the pot, so you dont know results until youre done.

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Julie Bove wrote:

> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
> easier.
>
> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and
> of course baked beans.
>
> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
> potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has
> blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him of the
> starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes
> beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't really a picky
> eater. Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or Mexican with
> Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat but small amounts.
>
> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat.
> I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to
> the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A
> corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>
> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these
> meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that
> is something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses
> mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
>
> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was
> called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground
> beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a
> the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be cooked separately
> and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a
> soup or stew that would have a high liquid content.
>
> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?

Yes and not playing just now on it. Not into 'can't do' anything I
suggested.

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> wrote in message
...
>3 Sep 2018 Julie Bove wrote:
>>Terry Coombs wrote:
>>>Julie Bove wrote:
>>>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>>>> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
>>>> easier.
>>>>
>>>> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and of
>>>> course baked beans.
>>>>
>>>> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
>>>> potatoes
>>>> on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has blood sugar
>>>> issues and the brown rice works the best for him of the starches. I
>>>> also
>>>> sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes beans and most veggies
>>>> (not asparagus) and isn't really a picky eater. Preferred flavor
>>>> profiles
>>>> would be Asian or Mexican with Italian probably in third place. He does
>>>> eat meat but small amounts.
>>>>
>>>> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat. I
>>>> usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to the
>>>> pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A
>>>> corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>>>>
>>>> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these meals.
>>>> I
>>>> intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that is
>>>> something
>>>> like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses mostly whole
>>>> foods and no cream soups.
>>>>
>>>> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was
>>>> called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground
>>>> beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a
>>>> the
>>>> Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be cooked separately and
>>>> added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a soup or
>>>> stew that would have a high liquid content.
>>>>
>>>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not,
>>>> what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>>>
>>> My wife has a recipe for a chicken/rice dish that's pretty good unless
>>> it's overcooked . Brown rice would probably be better in it than white .
>>
>>I've been reading up on the rice. Mostly it seems that you can cook it in
>>there by itself but you need to make sure not to overcook. I think I will
>>just cook a large pot of it every few days or so and just add it to the
>>dish
>>to heat through. Or just serve it on the side.
>
> Not really rice but one of my favorites; Chicken and Wild Rice
> Soup/Stew, I use an ordinary pot on the stove top... my version of
> arroz con pollo. Cut a whole chicken into eigths and brown, then add
> water, wild rice, seasoning, and whatever veggies you like; garlic,
> onions, carrots, celery, etc. I make a big potful with a cut up
> roasting chicken, tastes even better the next day.

Thanks! I thought I had used up all of my turkey broth but I found two cans
so will be doing a wild rice and turkey soon!

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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 9/3/2018 5:24 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "Terry Coombs" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 9/2/2018 1:27 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>>>> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
>>>> easier.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not,
>>>> what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>>>
>>> My wife has a recipe for a chicken/rice dish that's pretty good unless
>>> it's overcooked . Brown rice would probably be better in it than white .
>>
>> I've been reading up on the rice. Mostly it seems that you can cook it in
>> there by itself but you need to make sure not to overcook. I think I will
>> just cook a large pot of it every few days or so and just add it to the
>> dish to heat through. Or just serve it on the side.
>
> Julie, I think that's the best plan all around. Don't futz around with
> trying to figure out how to make the perfect brown rice/whatever in the
> crock pot. Just keep some already cooked in the fridge. Use the crockpot
> for the chicken or whatever other meat you've got planned. Read the little
> booklet that came with the pot to get ideas.
>
> I mostly use my crock pot for cooking chuck roast or chicken stew, both
> with root veggies. A couple of times I year I use it to cook corned beef
> brisket and add cabbage wedges when the meat is nearly done.
>
> I wouldn't try to cook rice dishes in it, or pasta dishes, either. Too
> easy to overcook/turn to mush. I want to set it and forget it, not worry
> about a ruined experimental dinner.

That's what I usually do. I think I might just do a stew minus the potatoes,
perhaps adding veggies that I wouldn't normally. I just signed up to get
produce boxes again. Different company. Will see how it works. The good
thing is that if we get anything we won't eat, his goats will.

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"joecool" > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown > wrote:
>> I wouldn't try to cook rice dishes in it, or pasta dishes, either. Too
>> easy to overcook/turn to mush. I want to set it and forget it, not
>> worry about a ruined experimental dinner.
>>
>
> Instant pot has been ideal for me with rice. Short and long grain comes
> out
> great in it.
>
> Pasta is tricky though, boiling still the way to go to not risk gummy
> noodles. Worst part is you just have to know the times and water amounts
> before depressurizing the pot, so you dont know results until youre
> done.

I don't have any problems cooking rice. I was just looking for recipes where
I could keep the dish hot until he got back here.

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"cshenk" > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
>> easier.
>>
>> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and
>> of course baked beans.
>>
>> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
>> potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has
>> blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him of the
>> starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes
>> beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't really a picky
>> eater. Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or Mexican with
>> Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat but small amounts.
>>
>> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat.
>> I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to
>> the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A
>> corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>>
>> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these
>> meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that
>> is something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses
>> mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
>>
>> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was
>> called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground
>> beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a
>> the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be cooked separately
>> and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a
>> soup or stew that would have a high liquid content.
>>
>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
>> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>
> Yes and not playing just now on it. Not into 'can't do' anything I
> suggested.

That first sentence doesn't even make sense. Whatever.

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Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 9/3/2018 5:24 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> "Terry Coombs" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 9/2/2018 1:27 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my
>>>>> gardener (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this
>>>>> will just be easier.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
>>>>> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>>>>
>>>> My wife has a recipe for a chicken/rice dish that's pretty good
>>>> unless it's overcooked . Brown rice would probably be better in it
>>>> than white .
>>>
>>> I've been reading up on the rice. Mostly it seems that you can cook
>>> it in there by itself but you need to make sure not to overcook. I
>>> think I will just cook a large pot of it every few days or so and
>>> just add it to the dish to heat through. Or just serve it on the side.
>>
>> Julie, I think that's the best plan all around. Don't futz around
>> with trying to figure out how to make the perfect brown rice/whatever
>> in the crock pot. Just keep some already cooked in the fridge. Use
>> the crockpot for the chicken or whatever other meat you've got
>> planned. Read the little booklet that came with the pot to get ideas.
>>
>> I mostly use my crock pot for cooking chuck roast or chicken stew,
>> both with root veggies. A couple of times I year I use it to cook
>> corned beef brisket and add cabbage wedges when the meat is nearly done.
>>
>> I wouldn't try to cook rice dishes in it, or pasta dishes, either.
>> Too easy to overcook/turn to mush. I want to set it and forget it,
>> not worry about a ruined experimental dinner.
>
> That's what I usually do. I think I might just do a stew minus the
> potatoes, perhaps adding veggies that I wouldn't normally. I just signed
> up to get produce boxes again. Different company. Will see how it works.
> The good thing is that if we get anything we won't eat, his goats will.

The goats will probably be overfed.

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"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 3 Sep 2018 02:22:35 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sat, 1 Sep 2018 23:27:18 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>>>> (yeah
>>>> him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be easier.
>>>
>>> How inconsiderate of that freeloader <hrmpf>. He probably has
>>> another squeeze he's working on.
>>>
>>> Isn't it ironic how your husband always wanted a hot meal ready when
>>> he got home (if he didn't stop at a restaurant first and not tell
>>> you). And now the gardener, too?
>>
>> Um no. It's more like my husband wanted a hot meal.
>
> You have said on many occasions that your husband wanted a hot meal
> ready almost IMMEDIATELY after he got home. Were you lying then or
> are you lying now?
>
>> I *want* my gardener to have a hot meal because he works very hard and I
>> know he's very hungry when he gets here.
>
> And your husband didn't work hard supporting you and your daughter
> while the two of you farted around all day making third-world
> mountains out of first world molehills?

I have no clue what he did. But we are divorced now and I choose not to live
in the past.

Life is good now!

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"Hank Rogers" > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 9/3/2018 5:24 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>
>>>> "Terry Coombs" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On 9/2/2018 1:27 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my
>>>>>> gardener (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this
>>>>>> will just be easier.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
>>>>>> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>>>>>
>>>>> My wife has a recipe for a chicken/rice dish that's pretty good
>>>>> unless it's overcooked . Brown rice would probably be better in it
>>>>> than white .
>>>>
>>>> I've been reading up on the rice. Mostly it seems that you can cook
>>>> it in there by itself but you need to make sure not to overcook. I
>>>> think I will just cook a large pot of it every few days or so and
>>>> just add it to the dish to heat through. Or just serve it on the side.
>>>
>>> Julie, I think that's the best plan all around. Don't futz around
>>> with trying to figure out how to make the perfect brown rice/whatever
>>> in the crock pot. Just keep some already cooked in the fridge. Use
>>> the crockpot for the chicken or whatever other meat you've got
>>> planned. Read the little booklet that came with the pot to get ideas.
>>>
>>> I mostly use my crock pot for cooking chuck roast or chicken stew,
>>> both with root veggies. A couple of times I year I use it to cook
>>> corned beef brisket and add cabbage wedges when the meat is nearly done.
>>>
>>> I wouldn't try to cook rice dishes in it, or pasta dishes, either.
>>> Too easy to overcook/turn to mush. I want to set it and forget it,
>>> not worry about a ruined experimental dinner.
>>
>> That's what I usually do. I think I might just do a stew minus the
>> potatoes, perhaps adding veggies that I wouldn't normally. I just signed
>> up to get produce boxes again. Different company. Will see how it works.
>> The good thing is that if we get anything we won't eat, his goats will.
>
> The goats will probably be overfed.

Not likely. He did lose one but he has quite a few. I got the notification
earlier of box contents. It let me make changes. Will have to see what it
looks like when I get it. Doesn't seem to me that I'll be saving any or much
money going this route but again, I will have to see what and how much I
actually get.

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Julie Bove wrote:

> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
> easier.
>
> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and
> of course baked beans.
>
> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
> potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has
> blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him of the
> starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes
> beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't really a picky
> eater. Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or Mexican with
> Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat but small amounts.
>
> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat.
> I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to
> the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A
> corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>
> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these
> meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that
> is something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses
> mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
>
> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was
> called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground
> beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a
> the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be cooked separately
> and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a
> soup or stew that would have a high liquid content.
>
> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?

Sorry Julie but while I have well over 1,000 decent crockpot recipes, I
am not going to dig out some 50 likely for you when you've dissed all
but one recipe I have sent you.

It doesnt matter what anyone sends you. You will find fault with it.
TRack record pretty solid for a decade now.

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

"cshenk" > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
>> easier.
>>
>> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and
>> of course baked beans.
>>
>> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
>> potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has
>> blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him of the
>> starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes
>> beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't really a picky
>> eater. Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or Mexican with
>> Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat but small amounts.
>>
>> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat.
>> I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to
>> the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A
>> corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>>
>> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these
>> meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that
>> is something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses
>> mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
>>
>> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was
>> called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground
>> beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a
>> the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be cooked separately
>> and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a
>> soup or stew that would have a high liquid content.
>>
>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
>> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>
> Sorry Julie but while I have well over 1,000 decent crockpot recipes, I
> am not going to dig out some 50 likely for you when you've dissed all
> but one recipe I have sent you.
>
> It doesnt matter what anyone sends you. You will find fault with it.
> TRack record pretty solid for a decade now.

I see that your reading comprehension hasn't improved. Nowhere in there did
I ask for a recipe!

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

Julie Bove wrote:

>
> "cshenk" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Julie Bove wrote:
> >
> > > I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my
> > > gardener (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this
> > > will just be easier.
> > >
> > > In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews
> > > and of course baked beans.
> > >
> > > He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
> > > potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but
> > > has blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him
> > > of the starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He
> > > also likes beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't
> > > really a picky eater. Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or
> > > Mexican with Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat
> > > but small amounts.
> > >
> > > I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than
> > > wheat. I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the
> > > actual rice to the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush
> > > in a Crock-Pot. A corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
> > >
> > > He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these
> > > meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one
> > > that is something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like
> > > that. It uses mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
> > >
> > > I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe
> > > was called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it
> > > had ground beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used
> > > brown rice in a the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be
> > > cooked separately and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts
> > > in something like a soup or stew that would have a high liquid
> > > content.
> > >
> > > Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
> > > not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
> >
> > Sorry Julie but while I have well over 1,000 decent crockpot
> > recipes, I am not going to dig out some 50 likely for you when
> > you've dissed all but one recipe I have sent you.
> >
> > It doesnt matter what anyone sends you. You will find fault with
> > it. TRack record pretty solid for a decade now.
>
> I see that your reading comprehension hasn't improved. Nowhere in
> there did I ask for a recipe!

I see ypou still dont get it. You asked 'does any one here ever make
Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not, what are some of your favorite
Crock-Pot meals?'

You asked for recipes. Play games with yourself if you want to. I am
never again spending 1-3 hours of my time trying to peel out some 50
recipes and have you plonk them all.

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

On 2018-09-05 7:30 PM, cshenk wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>>
>> "cshenk" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my
>>>> gardener (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this
>>>> will just be easier.
>>>>
>>>> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews
>>>> and of course baked beans.
>>>>
>>>> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
>>>> potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but
>>>> has blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him
>>>> of the starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He
>>>> also likes beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't
>>>> really a picky eater. Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or
>>>> Mexican with Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat
>>>> but small amounts.
>>>>
>>>> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than
>>>> wheat. I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the
>>>> actual rice to the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush
>>>> in a Crock-Pot. A corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>>>>
>>>> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these
>>>> meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one
>>>> that is something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like
>>>> that. It uses mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
>>>>
>>>> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe
>>>> was called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it
>>>> had ground beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used
>>>> brown rice in a the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be
>>>> cooked separately and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts
>>>> in something like a soup or stew that would have a high liquid
>>>> content.
>>>>
>>>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
>>>> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>>>
>>> Sorry Julie but while I have well over 1,000 decent crockpot
>>> recipes, I am not going to dig out some 50 likely for you when
>>> you've dissed all but one recipe I have sent you.
>>>
>>> It doesnt matter what anyone sends you. You will find fault with
>>> it. TRack record pretty solid for a decade now.
>>
>> I see that your reading comprehension hasn't improved. Nowhere in
>> there did I ask for a recipe!
>
> I see ypou still dont get it. You asked 'does any one here ever make
> Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not, what are some of your favorite
> Crock-Pot meals?'
>
> You asked for recipes. Play games with yourself if you want to. I am
> never again spending 1-3 hours of my time trying to peel out some 50
> recipes and have you plonk them all.
>


LOL. Love the way Bove accused you of having reading comprehension and
then gets caught in another one of her lies.

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

Dave Smith wrote:

> On 2018-09-05 7:30 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > Julie Bove wrote:
> >
> > >
> >>"cshenk" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Julie Bove wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my
> > > > > gardener (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and
> > > > > this will just be easier.
> > > > >
> > > > > In the past, my most successful things to make were soups,
> > > > > stews and of course baked beans.
> > > > >
> > > > > He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does
> > > > > get potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't
> > > > > diabetic but has blood sugar issues and the brown rice works
> > > > > the best for him of the starches. I also sometimes do quinoa
> > > > > and wild rice. He also likes beans and most veggies (not
> > > > > asparagus) and isn't really a picky eater. Preferred flavor
> > > > > profiles would be Asian or Mexican with Italian probably in
> > > > > third place. He does eat meat but small amounts.
> > > > >
> > > > > I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than
> > > > > wheat. I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the
> > > > > actual rice to the pasta) and I think that might just go to
> > > > > mush in a Crock-Pot. A corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
> > > > >
> > > > > He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating
> > > > > these meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have
> > > > > that one that is something like "Not Your Mother's" or
> > > > > something like that. It uses mostly whole foods and no cream
> > > > > soups.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the
> > > > > recipe was called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not
> > > > > authentic as it had ground beef in it but it was good. I
> > > > > don't think I have used brown rice in a the Crock-Pot. I
> > > > > suppose if need be that could be cooked separately and added.
> > > > > Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a soup
> > > > > or stew that would have a high liquid content.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like
> > > > > this? If not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
> > > >
> > > > Sorry Julie but while I have well over 1,000 decent crockpot
> > > > recipes, I am not going to dig out some 50 likely for you when
> > > > you've dissed all but one recipe I have sent you.
> > > >
> > > > It doesnt matter what anyone sends you. You will find fault
> > > > with it. TRack record pretty solid for a decade now.
> > >
> > > I see that your reading comprehension hasn't improved. Nowhere in
> > > there did I ask for a recipe!
> >
> > I see ypou still dont get it. You asked 'does any one here ever
> > make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not, what are some of your
> > favorite Crock-Pot meals?'
> >
> > You asked for recipes. Play games with yourself if you want to. I
> > am never again spending 1-3 hours of my time trying to peel out
> > some 50 recipes and have you plonk them all.
> >
>
>
> LOL. Love the way Bove accused you of having reading comprehension
> and then gets caught in another one of her lies.

I like Julie, but I will never waste time giving her recipies again.

Reality, when I do that, I am digging with best care of knowing the
person's likes and it takes a couple of hours.

If YOU asked be for example for what I have that might be interesting
for 'x' ingredient, I'd actually have fun plucking recipes I have in my
database and seeing if any appeal to you and then dig further for the
ones that do for variations I skipped. Thats just simple fun and
helpful for you.

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

cshenk wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my gardener
>> (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this will just be
>> easier.
>>
>> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews and
>> of course baked beans.
>>
>> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
>> potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but has
>> blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him of the
>> starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He also likes
>> beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't really a picky
>> eater. Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or Mexican with
>> Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat but small amounts.
>>
>> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than wheat.
>> I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the actual rice to
>> the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush in a Crock-Pot. A
>> corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>>
>> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these
>> meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one that
>> is something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like that. It uses
>> mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
>>
>> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe was
>> called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it had ground
>> beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used brown rice in a
>> the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be cooked separately
>> and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts in something like a
>> soup or stew that would have a high liquid content.
>>
>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
>> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>
> Sorry Julie but while I have well over 1,000 decent crockpot recipes, I
> am not going to dig out some 50 likely for you when you've dissed all
> but one recipe I have sent you.
>
> It doesnt matter what anyone sends you. You will find fault with it.
> TRack record pretty solid for a decade now.
>

Heh, sounds like the gardener is beavering away yet again, and this
time, not in her backyard.

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

"cshenk" > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>>
>> "cshenk" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Julie Bove wrote:
>> >
>> > > I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my
>> > > gardener (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this
>> > > will just be easier.
>> > >
>> > > In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews
>> > > and of course baked beans.
>> > >
>> > > He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
>> > > potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but
>> > > has blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him
>> > > of the starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He
>> > > also likes beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't
>> > > really a picky eater. Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or
>> > > Mexican with Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat
>> > > but small amounts.
>> > >
>> > > I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than
>> > > wheat. I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the
>> > > actual rice to the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush
>> > > in a Crock-Pot. A corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>> > >
>> > > He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these
>> > > meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one
>> > > that is something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like
>> > > that. It uses mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
>> > >
>> > > I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe
>> > > was called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it
>> > > had ground beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used
>> > > brown rice in a the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be
>> > > cooked separately and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts
>> > > in something like a soup or stew that would have a high liquid
>> > > content.
>> > >
>> > > Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
>> > > not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>> >
>> > Sorry Julie but while I have well over 1,000 decent crockpot
>> > recipes, I am not going to dig out some 50 likely for you when
>> > you've dissed all but one recipe I have sent you.
>> >
>> > It doesnt matter what anyone sends you. You will find fault with
>> > it. TRack record pretty solid for a decade now.
>>
>> I see that your reading comprehension hasn't improved. Nowhere in
>> there did I ask for a recipe!
>
> I see ypou still dont get it. You asked 'does any one here ever make
> Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not, what are some of your favorite
> Crock-Pot meals?'

Right.
>
> You asked for recipes. Play games with yourself if you want to. I am
> never again spending 1-3 hours of my time trying to peel out some 50
> recipes and have you plonk them all.

Please quote where I asked for recipes! I did not ask for recipes.

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> On 2018-09-05 7:30 PM, cshenk wrote:
>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> "cshenk" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I am going to try to use my Crock Pots a lot more because my
>>>>> gardener (yeah him) is keeping very erratic hours lately and this
>>>>> will just be easier.
>>>>>
>>>>> In the past, my most successful things to make were soups, stews
>>>>> and of course baked beans.
>>>>>
>>>>> He prefers to eat brown rice as opposed to potatoes. He does get
>>>>> potatoes on occasion but in small amounts. He isn't diabetic but
>>>>> has blood sugar issues and the brown rice works the best for him
>>>>> of the starches. I also sometimes do quinoa and wild rice. He
>>>>> also likes beans and most veggies (not asparagus) and isn't
>>>>> really a picky eater. Preferred flavor profiles would be Asian or
>>>>> Mexican with Italian probably in third place. He does eat meat
>>>>> but small amounts.
>>>>>
>>>>> I can do pasta but it needs to be made of something other than
>>>>> wheat. I usually do brown rice pasta (although he prefers the
>>>>> actual rice to the pasta) and I think that might just go to mush
>>>>> in a Crock-Pot. A corn/quinoa pasta might work though.
>>>>>
>>>>> He has a big appetite and wouldn't be the only one eating these
>>>>> meals. I intend to go through my cookbook later. I have that one
>>>>> that is something like "Not Your Mother's" or something like
>>>>> that. It uses mostly whole foods and no cream soups.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have used white rice in a Crock-Pot before. I think the recipe
>>>>> was called Sukiyaki or something. For sure not authentic as it
>>>>> had ground beef in it but it was good. I don't think I have used
>>>>> brown rice in a the Crock-Pot. I suppose if need be that could be
>>>>> cooked separately and added. Or perhaps used in smaller amounts
>>>>> in something like a soup or stew that would have a high liquid
>>>>> content.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyhoo... Does anyone here ever make Crock-Pot stuff like this? If
>>>>> not, what are some of your favorite Crock-Pot meals?
>>>>
>>>> Sorry Julie but while I have well over 1,000 decent crockpot
>>>> recipes, I am not going to dig out some 50 likely for you when
>>>> you've dissed all but one recipe I have sent you.
>>>>
>>>> It doesnt matter what anyone sends you. You will find fault with
>>>> it. TRack record pretty solid for a decade now.
>>>
>>> I see that your reading comprehension hasn't improved. Nowhere in
>>> there did I ask for a recipe!
>>
>> I see ypou still dont get it. You asked 'does any one here ever make
>> Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not, what are some of your favorite
>> Crock-Pot meals?'
>>
>> You asked for recipes. Play games with yourself if you want to. I am
>> never again spending 1-3 hours of my time trying to peel out some 50
>> recipes and have you plonk them all.
>>
>
>
> LOL. Love the way Bove accused you of having reading comprehension and
> then gets caught in another one of her lies.

Oh really Jack Wagon? You quote where I asked for recipes! I didn't. I asked
what you cooked in the Crock-Pot. And example of an answer would be "Pork
Roast". See how it works?

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

Julie Bove wrote:

> 'does any one here ever make
> > Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not, what are some of your favorite
> > Crock-Pot meals?'

THat is an implict request. I am sure you get it.

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

cshenk wrote:

> Julie Bove wrote:
>
> > 'does any one here ever make
> > > Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not, what are some of your favorite
> > > Crock-Pot meals?'
>
> THat is an implict request. I am sure you get it.

Let's talk Crock Pot meals
 

"cshenk" > wrote in message
...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> 'does any one here ever make
>> > Crock-Pot stuff like this? If not, what are some of your favorite
>> > Crock-Pot meals?'
>
> THat is an implict request. I am sure you get it.

I am not even sure what you mean by that so no. I don't "get" it. If I
wanted recipes, I would have asked for recipes. I'm surprised that you
didn't think Cheri was asking for recipes when she asked what we had for
breakfast!