Crockpot recipes - Page 17

livin4reality · 11-05-2009, 08:51 PM

Well thank you MRD. I'm glad you like it. Maybe we'll all get some good cholesteral numbers next checkup.. I'll try it with the pumpkin pie spice, sounds yummy. And some sugar-free syrup too.

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myrosiedog · 11-06-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by livin4reality

Well thank you MRD. I'm glad you like it. Maybe we'll all get some good cholesteral numbers next checkup.. I'll try it with the pumpkin pie spice, sounds yummy. And some sugar-free syrup too.

I have low cholesteral, instead of high. BUT I do like the fact that I'm eating healthier and not skipping breakfast. I have been using that brown sugar Splenda in it and it's really good, so I'm not getting the extra calories from the sugar. I don't use a lot of maple syrup in it either. And was wondering if they make a maple syrup extract as I just want the flavoring, not the extra sugar????

Anyone know if there is a maple syrup flavoring agent out there?

NCLurker · 11-06-2009, 08:58 AM

I know that there is a flavoring. I think McCormick makes it. However, I think it may be artificially flavored. Can't really recall.

coltnlasma · 11-06-2009, 10:05 AM

I think you're right. I've used McCormick's, and just checked my Mapeline bottle, and it's labeled as immitation flavoring, too. But I'd bet you could find the real deal pretty easily at a more "wholesome" grocery. These oatmeal flavor combos you all are coming up with sound so good.

Ellen · 11-06-2009, 10:43 AM

Most of the maple-esque flavorings/extracts I've seen are artificial. I like to use real, honest-to-god, 100% natural maple syrup. The flavor of the real stuff is so strong that I don't need much of it; therefore, calories are minimal. (I don't use artificial sweeteners at all anymore; I've just gotten used to using significantly less of the real thing and, consequently, liking things less sweet. It took awhile, though!)

dustypants · 11-06-2009, 01:33 PM

I'm with you Ellen - I'd rather use less of the real thing. It drives my hubby crazy because I use real butter and sugar instead of margarine and splenda... he just doesn't get my way of thinking at all

.

Anyway, I tried steelcut oatmeal for the 3rd time today, and I finally got it! Thank you all so much for the recommendations! I used too much brown sugar, but it was MUCH better than using not enough lol. I'm so happy I stuck with it!

myrosiedog · 11-06-2009, 04:25 PM

If you don't use enough, you can add a bit more in before serving. I had to do that the first time I made it. Adding it in at the end seems to work out ok

Rattus · 11-07-2009, 01:19 PM

An alternative sweetener for oatmeal (which I use every morning) is raisins. I have mix my oatmeal with the raisins, goji berries, ground flax and a bit of ten-grain cereal. I don't use any sweeteners, salt or butter, and it is still delicious. If I'm feeling particularly festive, I might add some dried mulberries or strawberries.

Gutmutter · 11-07-2009, 05:20 PM

I started getting sick Thursday, so I made chicken soup in my crockpot today. I've been really into my new craze of blendered raw fruits/veggies (which actually knocked out 90% of the illness already), so I cleared off the table and reorganized my freezer and fridge. All the marginal and half-used bags of veggies went into the soup, so it is an unusual mix of corn, lima beans, and brussels sprouts.

I'll let you know how that goes.

GuardianAngel · 11-07-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gutmutter

I started getting sick Thursday, so I made chicken soup in my crockpot today. I've been really into my new craze of blendered raw fruits/veggies (which actually knocked out 90% of the illness already), so I cleared off the table and reorganized my freezer and fridge. All the marginal and half-used bags of veggies went into the soup, so it is an unusual mix of corn, lima beans, and brussels sprouts.

I'll let you know how that goes.

That's what I call "Everything in the Fridge"

I've done that many times, and probably have not made the same thing twice!

This was my latest "Everything in the Fridge" the other day.

I had some left over whole cooked potates, and half a bag of baby carrots that were used for a dip a few weeks ago. I put them in the bottom of my crock pot, topped it with four frozen italian sausages, added a couple of cups of water and went to work.

There's nothing like walking in the house and smelling food cooking! I love my crockpot! I've been using mine for years.

11-05-2009, 08:51 PM	#161
livin4reality FORT Fogey Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 2,208	Re: Crockpot recipes Well thank you MRD. I'm glad you like it. Maybe we'll all get some good cholesteral numbers next checkup.. I'll try it with the pumpkin pie spice, sounds yummy. And some sugar-free syrup too. __________________ I very much believe in rescuing animals, not buying them. Candice Bergen, on finding her dog, Lois, a terrier/basset hound mix

11-06-2009, 08:58 AM	#163
NCLurker To the Point Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 844	Re: Crockpot recipes I know that there is a flavoring. I think McCormick makes it. However, I think it may be artificially flavored. Can't really recall.

11-06-2009, 10:05 AM	#164
coltnlasma giving thanks Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 425	Re: Crockpot recipes I think you're right. I've used McCormick's, and just checked my Mapeline bottle, and it's labeled as immitation flavoring, too. But I'd bet you could find the real deal pretty easily at a more "wholesome" grocery. These oatmeal flavor combos you all are coming up with sound so good. __________________ Live simply...Laugh often...Love much.

11-06-2009, 10:43 AM	#165
Ellen Sun & Fun in SoCal Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 51 Posts: 3,146	Re: Crockpot recipes Most of the maple-esque flavorings/extracts I've seen are artificial. I like to use real, honest-to-god, 100% natural maple syrup. The flavor of the real stuff is so strong that I don't need much of it; therefore, calories are minimal. (I don't use artificial sweeteners at all anymore; I've just gotten used to using significantly less of the real thing and, consequently, liking things less sweet. It took awhile, though!) __________________ "There's no crying in baseball!" -- Tom Hanks, A League of Their Own

11-06-2009, 01:33 PM	#166
dustypants FORT Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 91	Re: Crockpot recipes I'm with you Ellen - I'd rather use less of the real thing. It drives my hubby crazy because I use real butter and sugar instead of margarine and splenda... he just doesn't get my way of thinking at all . Anyway, I tried steelcut oatmeal for the 3rd time today, and I finally got it! Thank you all so much for the recommendations! I used too much brown sugar, but it was MUCH better than using not enough lol. I'm so happy I stuck with it!

11-06-2009, 04:25 PM	#167
myrosiedog FORT Fogey Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: All jacked up on Gator Juice in the Swamp. GO GATORS!!!! Age: 47 Posts: 15,221	Re: Crockpot recipes If you don't use enough, you can add a bit more in before serving. I had to do that the first time I made it. Adding it in at the end seems to work out ok __________________ Que me amat, amet et canem meum (Who loves me will love my dog also)

11-07-2009, 01:19 PM	#168
Rattus Wild thang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In the trees Age: 49 Posts: 4,649	Re: Crockpot recipes An alternative sweetener for oatmeal (which I use every morning) is raisins. I have mix my oatmeal with the raisins, goji berries, ground flax and a bit of ten-grain cereal. I don't use any sweeteners, salt or butter, and it is still delicious. If I'm feeling particularly festive, I might add some dried mulberries or strawberries. __________________ I like to pigeonhole people, and then judge them. - Stephen Colbert.

11-07-2009, 05:20 PM	#169
Gutmutter awkward Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: winners' circle Posts: 6,167	Re: Crockpot recipes I started getting sick Thursday, so I made chicken soup in my crockpot today. I've been really into my new craze of blendered raw fruits/veggies (which actually knocked out 90% of the illness already), so I cleared off the table and reorganized my freezer and fridge. All the marginal and half-used bags of veggies went into the soup, so it is an unusual mix of corn, lima beans, and brussels sprouts. I'll let you know how that goes. __________________ Count your blessings!