Crockapalooza (July 28-31, 2016)

[MadamSarcastra]

Hey, kids! Bust out those slow-cookers 'cuz it's Crockapalooza time!!

No need to heat up the entire house with hours of baking.... this is the stress-free, kick-back-and-relax kind of cooking.

No slow-cooker? Just choose an easy, one-dish meal.

Share your meal ideas & experiences here! And don't forget, this is over the course of four whole days, so there's absolutely NO pressure whatsoever.... Pick a day! Hell, pick two! How many hours do you need? Will your dish cook overnight? Will it take all weekend? LOL

Let's do this!

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[MadamSarcastra]

Unless something else piques my interest & appetite (I doubt it), I'm gonna go with a lentil/quinoa taco filling.

The recipe I looked at (2-3 weeks ago, healthyslowcooking.com) was for only six tacos. That's just ridiculous. I'll have a very large slow-cooker, so I'm gonna triple the recipe. I'll do the conversion later. LOL

• ¼ cup (48 g) brown lentils
• ¼ cup (48 g) beluga lentils or brown lentils
• ¼ cup (43 g) quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups (475 ml) water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 soft or hard corn taco shells (use gluten-free shells to make this gluten-free and use fat free soft taco shells to keep it oil-free)

I plan to omit the salt and use low-sodium veggie broth instead of water... and do my own thing with the spices. Like, where the hell's the cumin, people?!? Oooh, chipotle & cilantro are definitely joining the party, too....

OMG, I haven't had tacos in roughly two years and I am JONESIN'!! I want these so bad....

 

[Chryssie]

Jeremy made this recipe and put it in the crock pot and it turned out awesome!
Vegan Portabello Pot Roast

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Jeremy made this recipe and put it in the crock pot and it turned out awesome!
Vegan Portabello Pot Roast

Oooh, nice! Ya gonna do it again??

 

[Chryssie]

Since it was a success, I am sure we will make it again!

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Since it was a success, I am sure we will make it again!

YAY!! First official entry! I don't count, since I started all this nonsense.... LOL

 

[Moll Flanders]

I want to do tacos now too.

I was thinking of making one of these one-pot meals.

17 Vegan One-Pot Recipes to Save You From All Those Dishes | Vegan Food | Living | PETA

 

[KLS52]

I want to eat tacos!


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[MadamSarcastra]

@Moll Flanders Checked out that link, began scrolling, then I froze on http://plantpoweredkitchen.com/chickpea-artichoke-bliss-dish-vegan/
Ohhh, sooo many of my favorite foods all in one dish!! (I'd omit balsamic & olives {sodium}, & the **gag** raisins... blehh)
But potatoes, chickpeas, & artichokes!?! Not to mention the tomato & red bell pepper, the fresh basil & garlic! OMG, somebody please make this.... This is definitely on my to-do list.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Looks as if I may need to use my folks' old Crockpot... however, I'll have less than a week to scrounge up a replacement lid.

Checked the weather forecast... it's gonna be stormy & hot & humid... I'm not turning on an oven. LOL

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Ya know, on second thought, I'd be smarter & safer to just get a new one. I found a Hamilton Beach Stay-or-Go 6-quart Slow Cooker at Bed Bath & Beyond.... it's already less expensive than the same ones I see sold online.... plus with my 20%-off coupon, it'll be less than $30! Great reviews, too!

There were cheaper ones, but of course, none were available within 50 miles of me....

I'll have to haul my *** to Sagnasty this week & nab that sucker. LOL

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Ooooh! Featured thread!! Much thanks to the "powers-that-be"....

 

[Freesia]

I should be just ready to cook again by that point as I have a few days of soup.

Feeling a bit lethargic after what has been a pretty rough winter. But I am sure I can take photos of something I end up making.

 

[Freesia]

So, what is everyone making?

 

[Moll Flanders]

I'm not sure which dish out of the 17 to cook yet as they all look nice. I will probably get the ingredients on Friday and cook the meal on the Saturday again.

 

[PTree15]

I still don't have a new crockpot, lol. I will be away this weekend, but I will make something during the week and post over the weekend. I am considering either veggie chili or seitan stew.

 

[Spang]

Does this count?

 

[Poppy]

Jeremy made this recipe and put it in the crock pot and it turned out awesome!
Vegan Portabello Pot Roast

I made this exact recipe this past weekend on the stove - OMG- it's wonderful!!!

 

[Poppy]

We will be out of town this weekend, but I may be able to make something before.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Does this count?

Did you make that already, or is it what you plan to make?? Either way, that looks killer!!