For years my husband has commented to friends when discussing epicurean topics, “I’ve noticed at our house there doesn’t seem to be much between gourmet and sandwiches for dinner,” followed by casting a look in my direction to which I respond, “It’s true!” But after 38+ years of marriage, I have decided to surprise him during holiday sales season this year.
SafewayI have been thinking about getting ready for the holidays this year. One of the major tasks before me is preparing our home to list for sale in the spring, so participating in the Etsy Holiday Boot Camp cannot be fitted onto my dance card along with working at the hospital along with a gigantic to do list for holiday selling and marketing for….can you spell V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N-E-S day?
Today I decided to take a little break and visit EverythingEtsy.com to find 101 Simple Handmade Gifts and worth a visit. Then I made a tour of posts on the FB Hide A Heart Fan Page where I found PREPARATION H-H IS FOR HOLIDAYS! posted by Tim at Handmadeology.com.
Scrolling down the Preparation H handy-dandy post I came across the category: You (and Your Family) and the words ‘crock pot’ caught my attention. Hmmm…Since there is nothing between gourmet (I belong to a Julia Child Supper Club) and sandwiches (in the winter I add a cup of soup!) at, what I fondly refer to as our ‘House of Hide A Heart’, it got me to thinking……
My favorite online site for recipes is Epicurious.com where many of the recipes are rated for ease and success. But I know there are some of you out there that have TRIED-N-TRUE crock-pot recipes! So, I’m putting out an APB (all points bulletin!) soliciting your help. Are you game?
WIN-WIN Proposal–Kelley is the Winner!!!!!
Between November 5-December 10
- Send a link to the crock-pot recipe you favor
- Scan/send your favorite crock-pot recipe to hideaheart@gmail.com
In return, a Hide A Heart goes to the person supplying the crock-pot recipe I make for my husband that he declares as his favorite! I will contact the winner, so make sure to leave an email or your Etsy Shop name.
I’m really looking forward to hearing from you!
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I bet I can find something. I have an entire cookbook dedicated to crock pot recipes. I also get Mr. Food emails and they always have a crock pot dish.
YAY!! Looking forward to your recommendation!!!
Looking forward to your suggestion link!
I love crock pot cooking…. not sure I have any recipes for it though.. I mostly just throw whatever I want in there and cook it until I am ready to eat it. I make chili in mine a lot.. and potato soup.. I know I bought my son a crock pot the year before he moved out.. with a cook book for it.. it has desserts and drinks and everything in there… not sure he has tried any of them though. Will be people be posting their links here or will you do another post with all the recipes.. I would love to check them out.. maybe try a few.
Sounds like you ‘crock pot’ cook the same way I do Michelle! I’ll be sure to make a follow up post with links to the recipes people submit!
Yay!! I will keep my eyes posted for it.
http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotpotroast/r/r70328e.htm
Pot Roast with Dried Cherries and OJ —it’s very good!!
YUM! I happened to get a pot roast out of the freezer this morning! Dinner is planned!!!! YAY!!!
Thank you Kelley!
Kelly! The recipe is great and definitely in the running for FAV!
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Hi Catherine….check out my post at http://wp.me/p1tVYt-go … I put in a link to your post….hope it helps send more crock pot recipes your way! Please let me know how the contest goes!
Wow! I love this!!! Tres FABU!!!
FYI: I have also made a static link your blog on the Cross-Promotion page on the HAH blog!
Made a few changes to the recipe as I finished it up this evening…..and updated the post to reflect those changes. Instead of using sour cream I used some Philadelphia Zesty Garlic Cooking Creme,and added a package of instant Betty Crocker Potatoes to thicken the soup after cooking the potatoes (used a cheese and sour cream flavored one). It turned out awesome! You really need to try it!
It’s ‘what’s for dinner’ tomorrow! Thank you for the update too! Sounds soooooooo delicious!
Here’s one! I can’t take credit for making it up, but it sure looks yummy!!
Awesome! This is JUST the kind of thing I’m seeking!
Making this one tonight!!!
So much fun ! I will have to dig out my recipes ! Also hope you will add some of the best ones to your Blog !
HAHsome Linda!
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Santa-Fe-Chili
This is my husbands favorite crockpot recipe. We always cut it in half but is super easy and it turns out to be delicious.
Hi Suzy! Thank you so much for providing this link. I am looking forward to enjoying the repast!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/zesty-slow-cooker-chicken-barbecue/detail.aspx
I found this recipe on the 4th of July, I wanted something new to try and I wanted to cook for my husband instead of him having to worry with it that day. We normally use Chicken Tenderloins or Chicken Halves, we even found a BBQ sauce that is gluten free so now our daughter can enjoy the chicken with us! Definitely a request from hubby every week, I pair it up with my Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole and Rolls 🙂
Hi Robyn….Delighted you stopped by to say hello + left a crock pot recipe link! I will definitely be making the chicken. Hope you will also encourage your readers to join in the sharing of crock pot recipes too and perhaps win a Hide A Heart! Your new blog http://www.adventuresnabbyland.com/ is FABU!
Yay!! I’m glad you enjoyed it *beam*
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