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January 26, 2014

iStir Crock-Pot Giveaway CLOSED {Recipe: Homemade Granola}

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A healthy and simple granola recipe made in the slow cooker and an iStir™ Crock-Pot Giveaway.
Slow Cooker Homemade Granola Recipe from www.dineanddish.net

The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Ginger Riggins, the winner of the iStir Crock-Pot Giveaway.

Something strange has happened in our house. My “ice cream three times a day and a Snickers bar for breakfast” husband has turned health conscious. He’s always looked healthy…but maybe the thought of turning 40 and the rumored to happen 40 year old slower metabolism has given him the desire to actually eat healthy as well. Either way, when he came to me the other day asking where our granola was to go atop his non-fat Greek yogurt, I may have asked him to repeat himself a few times. Then, I may have followed him to the pantry and stared at him while he ate, in complete disbelief.

Slow Cooker Homemade Granola and an iStir Crock-Pot Giveaway

(Ice Cream Waffle Glass and mini Cake Stand pictured from the Wonderelle tabletop collection)

When my friends at Crock-Pot contacted me about doing a giveaway for one of their new Crock-Pot® 6-Quart Digital Slow Cooker with iStir™ technology, I knew I wanted to make something a bit different. Since my husband has turned into a big granola fan, I decided to give Slow-Toasted Crock-Pot granola a try. I discovered a recipe in the Skinny Slow Cooker magazine and adapted it to our tastes.

Crock-Pot® 6-Quart Digital Slow Cooker with iStir™ technology Giveaway

The recipe was so easy to make (especially with the iStir technology doing the stirring for me) and my husband is a thrilled, healthy breakfast eater now that he has his “custom made” granola on hand. I hope you enjoy the recipe and the giveaway for your very own Crock-Pot® 6-Quart Digital Slow Cooker with iStir™ technology.

Crock-Pot® Digital Slow Cooker with iStir™ Stirring System Giveaway

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite thing to make in the slow cooker is! All comments must be received by midnight, CST, on February 2nd 2014. Winner will be picked via Random.org and notified via valid email address. 

Slow Cooker Homemade Granola and an iStir Crock-Pot Giveaway
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Homemade Slow-Cooker Granola

A simple Homemade Slow-Cooker Granola recipe...custom made to my husbands favorite flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 16 servings

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 4 cups regular rolled oats
  • 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts I prefer Diamond Nuts
  • 1/2 cup craisins
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Lightly spray a slow cooker with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, peanut butter, cinnamon and vanilla.
  • In the slow cooker, combine oats, Rice Krispies, walnuts and salt.
  • Stir in honey mixture until well combined.
  • Place the lid, slightly offset, on the slow cooker to vent it. Cook on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
  • Spread oat mixture on foil to cool. Stir in craisins and toss gently. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Skinny Slow Cooker Magazine

Disclosure: Thank you to my friends at Crock-Pot for providing this giveaway. 

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Comments

  1. bren says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    I love doing French toast casserole in the crockpot.

    Reply
  2. Gigi says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I love making pulled pork in my crockpot. So many sand which options available.

    Reply
  3. Aimee Porter says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I love to make Chicken-Mushroom Sauce for Pasta in the slow cooker. Smells and tastes incredible!

    Reply
  4. Jeffrey says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    What a great recipe, would have never thought to do that! I like slow roasted beef in our crockpot for cheesesteaks.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      January 26, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      Oh Jeffrey – do you have a good recipe for that? I’d love to try it!

      Reply
  5. Aimee R. says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    My favorite thing to make in the slow cooker is enchilada soup! 🙂

    Reply
  6. ankerah says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    i’ve been making a lot of chicken noodle soup in the crock pot lately. But I love these unconventional ideas and will try this one!

    Reply
  7. Kathy says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    I like to make Pulled Pork in my crockpot, so yummy!

    Reply
  8. Terri C says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I have a special soup that has some cheese in it and this kind of crock pot would be so nice for it. Really like crock pots for soups.

    Reply
  9. jessica m says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    pulled chicken !

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  10. Phoebe says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    I like to make anything with the meat that has been in the freezer a bit longer than I wanted.

    Reply
  11. Jeanette says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Not very original, but my favorite thing in the crockpot is chili.

    Reply
  12. Chacoy says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    This sounds and looks so yummy!!
    I love to cook anything in the slow cooker! I especially love to cook my pinto beans for refried beans in it because they turn out perfect every time!
    Thank you so much for the opportunit to win! My slow cooker recently went out after 20+ years (it was my mothers) and I am very sad about that seeing as winter is just beginning and I need my slow cooker!!

    Reply
  13. Hillary Gras says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    Turkey chili!

    Reply
  14. Nadine says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    I like to make macaroni & cheese in the crock pot, or pot roast.

    Reply
  15. Melissa says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    I have been making a lot of beef roasts with carrots, onions, and potato in the crock pot. Or a pork roast. So easy. I also love making split pea soup and chili. Yum. Looking forward to trying this recipe.

    Reply
  16. Sandy Scofield says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Pork Roast.

    Reply
  17. Kelly S says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Mac & Cheese!

    Reply
  18. Kelly S says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    macaroni and cheese

    Reply
  19. Karen E. says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    I use my slow cooker so much, and I love to make roast chicken. It turns out so moist, and I love the aroma when I come home from work.

    Reply
  20. Ellen Casper says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    I love making chili.

    Reply
  21. Kel says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    Soup! But I will try this recipe — this might be the next best thing to make in the slow cooker!!

    Reply
  22. Joanne says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    I love to use my slow cooker to make chili. The flavors simmer all day and it’s so nice to come home to a delicious dinner!

    Reply
  23. Stacey Money says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    I love making pot roast in the crockpot!

    Reply
  24. Heidie says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    I love to make my homemade vegetable beef soup, yum!

    Reply
  25. Amy Kelsey says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Beef stew

    Reply
  26. kat says

    January 26, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    These days, it’s roasted chicken. Every time I try to make it in the oven, I set off the smoke detector (poor design and high heat). So in the crockpot, it’s so much easier.

    Reply
  27. Avery K. says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Salsa chicken!!

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  28. Sheilah Lowe says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    I love to make chili in my crock pot.

    Reply
  29. Michele M says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Pork tenderloin….. For sure!

    Reply
  30. Steph says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    I love making chili. We make all sorts during the winter months that keep us warm and toasty!

    Reply
  31. Johnna says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I love making chili in the Crockpot! I also make roasted nuts in the Crockpot, but have to stick around to stir them every 20 minutes. I think the iStir might fix that!

    Reply
  32. Susan Best says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I love making barbecued chicken thighs in my crockpot!

    Reply
  33. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    My mom’s pot roast recipe is my fave for the slow cooker!

    Reply
  34. Jamie Mack says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    We love our baby back ribs. They turn out sooooo tender. Everyone loves them and no one ever believes they came from a crockpot!

    Reply
  35. Jan Smith says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    Pork loins to make pulled pork!!

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  36. jen says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    chili, or some kind of roast

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  37. Megan C. says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Shredded pork! Good for so many meals.

    Reply
  38. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Ok this is brilliant and I am so desperate for a new slow cooker I hope I win!!

    Reply
  39. Amy L says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    My favorite meal in the crock pot is pot roast.

    Reply
  40. Dave Ainger says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Ribs but would love to try the granola!

    Reply
  41. Christina says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Beef stew. Will be making some tomorrow.

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  42. Laura says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I love to make pulled pork in mine.

    Reply
  43. Christeen says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    My favorite thing to make in the crock pot is a roast.

    Reply
  44. Pork Pullin Granma! says

    January 26, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Pork shoulder for a down home tangy mess of pulled pork!

    Reply
  45. Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    I love making beef stew! 🙂

    Reply
  46. merry lu says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Hawaiian pork roast!

    Reply
  47. Lisa says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I love to make BBQ beef and beef stew in the crock pot!

    Reply
  48. Rosie Bradley says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    We make Steel Cut Oats in the Crock Pot. YUMMO!!!

    Reply
  49. Lindsay Creason says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in a slow cooker is buffalo chicken dip 🙂

    Reply
  50. Stacie Kempf says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Barbacoa!!! We just had it for dinner.

    Reply
  51. Patricia S says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    My grandma’s pot roast is my favorite slow cooker meal. It’s the only way I’ll ever eat pot roast.

    Reply
  52. lindsay says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    my mom’s amazing chicken curry recipe ……. so good!

    Reply
  53. Lainey says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    My favorite thing to make in the crockpot is soup.

    Reply
  54. Susan S says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    any roast – beef, pork, chicken – it’s all good in the slow cooker

    Reply
  55. Andrea Black says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    Hmmm mama’s pot roast.

    Reply
  56. Judy Kaiser says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I love making my pulled pork. It is amazing and my husband loves it!

    Reply
  57. Judy Kaiser says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I love making my pulled pork. It is amazing and my husband loves it!

    Reply
  58. Kay L. says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    I love making salsa chicken and pot roast in mine. Also, BBQ ribs. I cook them slow in the crock and then finish them on the grill to get the delicious sauce caramelized. They disappear really quickly.

    Reply
  59. Barb says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    beef soup,but just learning how to use a slow cooker

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  60. Allie e says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Creamy Italian chicken

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  61. Sheila says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    chili!

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  62. Jennifer Dozier says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Oh that looks so yummy, Found your site though pinterest! <3

    Reply
  63. Jenny says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I’ve never made anything but I would like to make baked beans

    Reply
  64. Christine says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Steel cut apple cinnamon oatmeal!

    Reply
  65. Mimi says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    Beef stew!

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  66. Katie S. says

    January 26, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    Chili in the slow cooker is my favorite!

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  67. Jennifer Simmons says

    January 26, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Pot roast!!

    Reply
  68. Urban Wife says

    January 26, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    I would’ve never thought about making granola in a crock pot – clever! I’m a classic crock pot user, so probably veggie chili especially with the cold winter we’ve been having.

    Reply
  69. Dhanya Samuel says

    January 26, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    I am a big meat lover and this crockpot is perfect for all the slow cooker beef fry recipes from my hometown

    Reply
  70. Jo Anne Tork says

    January 26, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    any kind of soup, esp. split pea with ham

    Reply
  71. latanya says

    January 26, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    beef stew

    Reply
  72. Sarah says

    January 26, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    BBQ pulled pork!

    Reply
  73. Brooke says

    January 26, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Pork BBQ & Chilli!

    Reply
  74. Nikki says

    January 26, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    applesauce

    Reply
    • Rita says

      January 26, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      Pulled pork

      Reply
  75. Jean says

    January 26, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Pulled pork or chicken and also enchilada casserole!

    Reply
  76. April was in CT now CA says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Pulled bbq pork!

    Reply
  77. Angel S. says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    I love to make Chicken Verde! Yum!

    Reply
  78. Les in NE says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Ribs! Cook them in the crockpot all day then finish them on the grill. The meat falls right off the bone

    Reply
  79. Marty Musser says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    I’ve only been venturing into the world of the slow cooker for about a year now. I’ve have the most success with beef stew!

    Reply
  80. Tammy says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    The sweet & spicy meatballs were a great hit this
    Christmas.

    Reply
  81. Becky Hackett says

    January 26, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    The best slow cooker recipe I make is Dijon Chicken. The recipe came from Rachel Ray’s magazine a couple of years ago.

    Reply
  82. mary says

    January 26, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    We love slow cooking so many easy recipes to dump in & walk away from. Our favorite things are chili, roast & brisket, each is great because it is rarely the same recipe twice.

    Reply
  83. Melissa says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:08 am

    I love to make overnight oatmeal in my slow cooker… good way to wake up!

    Reply
  84. Marla Mundheim says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:13 am

    We like oatmeal, Mac and cheese, and pot roasts in the slow cooker. Would love to try something with the stirring system!

    Reply
  85. cheryl says

    January 27, 2014 at 5:27 am

    love to do a breakfast casserole in it, set it and forget it

    Reply
  86. Amy says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:03 am

    Hmmm … I never use my slow cooker because it’s so old, but I guess it would be soup or stew? I know, boring. I should get more experienced with the slow cooker.

    I need to take a page from your hubby. Eating healthier is so hard to keep doing!

    Reply
  87. Tonya says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:29 am

    What don’t I like to make in the crock pot! This cold winter we have discovered our favorite is crock pot hot chocolate…I make it at home and I made it for Kindergarten class! Love that the crock pot can get my meals ready for me and the family while we are at work and school.

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  88. Cristy says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:46 am

    I make EVERYTHING I can modify to put in the crock pot. I even make candy in it! This granola recipe sounds AWESOME! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    Reply
  89. Holly Waterfall says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:56 am

    I have two favorites for the slow-cooker – my Chili or Applesauce in the fall. Wonderful…. also Granola in the slow-cooker?! Brilliant and happening soon!

    Reply
  90. Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:59 am

    Granola in the slow cooker?! What is this wizardry? This is genius…thanks for sharing this one!

    Reply
  91. David @ Spiced says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:02 am

    I love making chicken in the crockpot for shredded chicken tacos! Great post…thanks for sharing the delicious granola. I eat granola every morning…so I’ll have to check out this recipe when I’m out of my current batch!

    Reply
  92. Kathi Andrade says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:30 am

    I have a recipe for Overnight Banana Steel Cut Oatmeal that I love, but it does stick a bit so there’s always a portion that is too cooked to eat. The stirring crock pot is genius!

    Reply
  93. Kristin White says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:57 am

    I love Italian sausages with pasta sauce cooked all day then served on buns with provolone!! Pure comfort food!

    Reply
  94. Natasha says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:13 am

    We love soup and chili, especially at this time of year!

    Reply
  95. Kara says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:26 am

    We love chicken thighs – usually in beer BBQ sauce!!

    Reply
  96. Matty P says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Vietnamese beef stew in the slow cooker is awesome!

    Reply
  97. Kate says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:42 am

    There is nothing as great as throwing every thing into the crockpot and having done the bulk of the dinner making chores done at 8:00am.

    Reply
  98. Kelsey says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:07 am

    My favorite thing to make is Salsa Chicken! It’s so easy to make. Just mix chicken and salsa and that’s it! 🙂 It tastes so good!

    Reply
  99. danielle says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Pork comes out great every time.

    Reply
  100. Jessica W says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I love doing shredded pork or beef stroganoff in the crock pot!

    Reply
  101. Josie says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:45 am

    I love making a big batch of taco soup in the slow cooker on Sundays. It’s the perfect lazy weekend meal. 🙂

    Reply
  102. Katy says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I love making a roast with lots of carrots, potatoes and onions.

    Reply
  103. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Granola in a slow-cooker? I love it!!! I am a huge fan of granola and eat it almost everyday! This idea is genius!
    Our favorite thing to make is my Hubby’s chili!

    Reply
  104. Safire Waldron says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:12 am

    In this house we love a great slow cooker recipe, especially Pulled Pork!

    Reply
  105. Pam Capone says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I love slow cooking a roast. One roast and we have dinner for the next few days, tacos, sandwiches, nachos so many things you can make

    Reply
  106. Kaylee @ Couponing & Cooking says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:44 am

    We love to slow cook whole chickens or use our slow cooker for mashed potatoes!

    Reply
  107. Deb says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:50 am

    Baby back ribs are my new favorite. Will never grill them again.

    Reply
  108. itzia says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:07 am

    my favorite thing to make in a slower cooker is chicken pozole

    Reply
  109. Lori says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:20 am

    My favorite thing to make in the slow cooker is pulled pork with a spicy vinegar-based sauce. Yum!

    Reply
  110. Alina says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:24 am

    I love making chili in the slow cooker.

    Reply
  111. Sean C says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:25 am

    It would have to be barbecue ribs.

    Reply
  112. Cordelia says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:56 am

    Chicken Soup! Nothing smells up the house as well as a big pot of soup!

    Reply
  113. samW says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    i would try this granola for sure! otherwise i like making soups, stews, roasts etc.

    Reply
  114. Natasha J says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    i love a roast, its just my fav. havent had the chance to make it since mine broke. and i have a whole BOARD full of amazing slow cooker pins and cant even use them

    Reply
  115. Lori H says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Kahlua Pig is my favorite crockpot meal, but I am very intrigued at the thought of making granola in the crockpot – GENIUS!

    Reply
  116. Isabella M. says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    I like to make chili in my slow cooker.

    Reply
  117. Cindy A. says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    My favorite thing to make in a slow cooker is good old fashioned beef stew. I do love comfort food. 🙂

    Reply
  118. Laurie says

    January 27, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Our favorite has to be either roast beef or make ahead mashed potatoes.

    Reply
  119. Kathy says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    Love a big pot of crock pot chili.

    Reply
  120. Rod Jackson says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    I love french dip roast for sandwiches
    mrsrodjac at hotmail.com

    Reply
  121. Maria Kennedy says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    I love to slow cook chili! The aroma fills the house with spice and warmth, and when I finally get to enjoy it…. it warms my heart and insides, especially on a cold winter “month”!

    Reply
  122. Whitney says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    I love making pork roasts and spaghetti sauce!

    Reply
  123. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I’ve never owned a slow cooker, so I’m not sure what my favorite thing to make in one would be, but I’d definitely use it for tomato sauces, cooking dried chickpeas and beans, and also making mulled wine/hot apple cider!

    Reply
  124. Jessie C. says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I like making veggie and chicken stew.

    Reply
  125. Debbie Caraballo says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    I love making soups, chili, and pot roast in my slow cookers! Would love to win this one to add to my collection!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  126. Phyllis says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    We love our crock pot ribs, falling off the bone goodness.

    Reply
  127. sharon says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Pulled pork, but also apple crisp (from a recipe I just ran across).

    Reply
  128. Jan says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Love a sirloin tip roast cooked with onions, potatoes and carrots in ours. Yum!

    Reply
  129. Candice says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I love to make vegetable soup and chili.

    Reply
  130. Chere says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    I make chicken adobo. My family loves it.

    Reply
  131. Carla says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    My fav crock pot meal is corned beef! Cooked all day in beer! Can’t wait for st. Patty’sday! It’s a tradition !

    Reply
  132. Denita says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    I love to make lemon chicken and veggies in the slow cooker. I also make a mean berry cobbler in it.

    Reply
  133. Nicole S. says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Love making soup!

    Reply
  134. Nancy Connolly says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    Ropa Vieja and Chili

    Reply
  135. Traci Mertz says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I love to make chicken taco chili! The whole family loves it!

    Reply
  136. Erin says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    Any kind of chicken

    Reply
  137. Erin says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Beef stew with green chilies, corn, black beans, salsa and taco seasonings!

    Reply
  138. norette says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    Pot roast with carrots and onions.

    Reply
  139. Alyssa McVey says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    I like making BBQ chicken in the crock pot.

    Reply
  140. Robin M says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    I love soups in the winter or mac and cheese. Pulled Pork is real good also. I just love a slow cooker!!!

    Reply
  141. Jenne says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    Italian beef is my favorite thing out of a crockpot.

    Reply
  142. Julie says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I love cooking pork in salsa verde. Makes great mexican pulled pork!

    Reply
  143. Shellen says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    Slow cooked Swiss steak, my family’s favorite

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  144. Kay says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    I love cooking pot roast in a slow cooker. It cooks so much better then the oven where you have inconsistent areas. My brother in law was so pleased when he went out and bought one and he made pot roast. The problem with the oven is you have to put foil on top and you end up with small pieces of foil on the food.

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  145. Olwyn says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    I’m so glad that crockpot cooking has once again become popular! I still use an old crockpot that I bought for about $10 ages ago. Although the lid is starting to develop a fine crack, that pot still makes a great batch of our favorite boneless teriyaki chicken thighs!

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  146. Mary says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    We love doing ham and beans in the slow cooker but the idea of making granola in the slow cooker is great! I will have to try this.

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  147. Jenny Hartin says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:58 pm

    Pulled pork!

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  148. Sara @ Confectionary Tales says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:32 am

    I’ve actually never used a crock pot before because I’ve never had one! I would LOVE to make something with steak or pork – maybe a slow cooker chili so I don’t have to cook after my long shifts on my feet at work!

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  149. Andraya Kent says

    January 28, 2014 at 4:37 am

    Corned beef and cabbage

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  150. Kristen Moran says

    January 28, 2014 at 5:51 am

    Chilli is the best in a crockpot!

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  151. Jen says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:35 am

    I love making bulgogi in the crockpot, and also Mexican chicken tortilla soup. I love homemade granola, and am totally intrigued by the stirring technology of this one. Would love to win!

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  152. MaryBeth says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:43 am

    Pulled pork!

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  153. Melissa says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:44 am

    homemade applesauce is easy to fix in the crock!

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  154. Amanda says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:49 am

    I love the crock pot for so many things, but especially whole roast chicken and chicken stock. I also love it for beef roasts.

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  155. Sharon Williamson says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:03 am

    I love making a pork butt roast in my crock pot, then the next night I pull the pork put it in the crock pot with my favorite bbq sauce on low for a few hours and have pulled pork sandwiches with cole slaw.

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  156. Cindy H says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:04 am

    Hands down, my steak and black bean chili. In fact, I might just make some today!

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  157. jenna k says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:04 am

    I love to make cranberry bbq chicken!

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  158. Kate says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:11 am

    I love making just about anything in the crockpot! But soup on a cold day is really wonderful.

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  159. Linda D says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:19 am

    I love to come home to a crock full of chili on a cold day

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  160. Mommar6 says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:22 am

    I especially like roast chicken in a slow cooker

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  161. Kev Powell says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:26 am

    As cold as it has been this winter, I have been using my crockpot to make amazing soups. I have discovered a recipe for spicy chicken soup that I have made over and over. It is the kind of recipe that makes you smile when you walk in the house and smell it cooking.

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  162. Julie L says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Salsa chicken that I shred for tacos!!!

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  163. Marilyn Tucker says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:54 am

    I love making soups, stews, and pot roasts in my slow cooker.

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  164. Sharon Fletcher says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:00 am

    I love my pot roast and a beautiful way to do “baked” potatoes.!!!

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  165. Amy Quinones says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:04 am

    My favorite dish to make is chipotle chili pork shoulder tacos!

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  166. Valerie says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:14 am

    My favorite slow cooker is always gonna be chili!!

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  167. Liz says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:22 am

    I love to make Pulled Pork in a Slow Cooker. Thanks for the chance to win and have a Great Tuesday!

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  168. marie simpson says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I love making soups and pulled pork! Of course you can never go wrong with a good ol hearty roast 🙂

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  169. Jo P. says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Meatballs…I love meatballs. On spaghetti, on a sandwich, in a soup, alone…yum. meatballs…

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  170. Carol says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I love making pork roasts in the slow cooker-they always come out so juicy and tender.

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  171. Angie T. says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Chicken Tortilla Soup….thanks for the giveaway!!

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  172. Gina says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:14 am

    Very cool- I have been meaning to try homemade granola in the crock pot. My favorite thing to make is chicken & dumplings right now- but I use my cooker for everything- bread, brownies, spreads. So easy!

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  173. Terri says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:25 am

    My favorite things to make are either a perfectly seasoned roast or chicken. Cooking them in the crockpot all day makes it so easy to shred up either… and I’ll use it for sandwiches, taco filling, etc.

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  174. Michele W says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Mac n cheese!

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  175. Ginger Riggins says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:39 am

    I love making applesauce. My kids always say, “Mom this is the best stuff!!” 🙂

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  176. Shirley P. says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:41 am

    I use a crock pot for all things, my most favorite is meat, on a bone; ox-tails, short ribs, 7-bone roast, they come out amazing however you season them. And always soup!

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  177. Joyce says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:53 am

    I love to prepare chicken soup in the crockpot. It is my family’s favorite recipe in the slow cooker.

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  178. Kristie M. says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:59 am

    I like to make pulled pork in the crock pot.

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  179. sherri howell says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:01 am

    I love to make soups and roast. Thanks for this great giveaway!

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  180. Beth C says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:19 am

    Soups and stews are my favorite things to make in my Crock Pot.

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  181. cathy says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:21 am

    My favorite dish to make in a crockpot is gumbo. The cooking time enhances all the flavors and I can just walk away and let it work its magic. Thanks for the giveaway – -cathy

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  182. Kim S says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:45 am

    I love making chili in my crockpot ~ my boys always know it’s fall when they walk in the house and can smell chili cooking 🙂

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  183. Kim says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:47 am

    One of my favourites is Meatball ratatouille. 🙂

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  184. Helen says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Golombki Casserole is something I do often in the crockpot.

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  185. Barbara Bradford says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:48 am

    I use my crock pot almost every single day. I spend the summer canning Salsas from my garden’s bounty then in the winter, I simply pour a jar of Salsa in the bottom of my crock pot, then add any meat, then cover with another jar of Salsa. Awesome tender chicken breast or pork, is then shredded and cooked on low for another hour in the healthy salsa juices and can be served in burritos, tacos, wrapped for a super enchilada, even one of those bubble casseroles. I have not seen the crock pot that stirs itself. This would be so cool for soups. Can’t wait to see what recipes you do for it !!

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  186. Laura says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:15 am

    I love making any kind of soup in my crock pot!! So easy and smells great throughout the day.

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  187. Lisa says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Probably the infamous 3 envelope pot roast w/ veggies!

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  188. Miranda says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:45 am

    I love making a chicken in the crockpot then leaving all the bones and waste in and slow cooking over night to make my own broth! I’ve never had chicken soup so yummy then from making my own broth! I love making everything in the slow cooker though!!

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  189. Tena says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:59 am

    I love making soups and stews

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  190. Anne says

    January 28, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    My favorite thing to make in my slow cooker is beef stew. I just love the way the house smells while it’s cooking, and I make a big batch because leftovers taste even better than the first round did.

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  191. Lola says

    January 28, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    My favorite has to be Scalloped Potatoes & Ham with the ham leftover from Baked Ham.
    The next day, I will take the bone and make Split Pea & Ham Soup in the slow cooker.

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  192. KT says

    January 28, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Pot Roast!

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  193. maritza says

    January 28, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    I love making all types of stews and soups in the crock pots. Although, I would love to make a roast one day.

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  194. Annie Miller says

    January 28, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    I love cooking everything in my crockpot. And now with my diet change I am looking forward to experimenting with new recipes. But…my all time favorite is cooking a roast.

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  195. Karen D says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    My favorite…slow cooker lasagna

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  196. Nicole says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I’ve never thought to make granola in a slow cooker … It looks Awesome! I love to prepare pork roast in the slow cooker. Nothing better than ‘cut it with a fork’ pork!

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  197. Debbie Welchert says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    I love to make chili in ours.

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  198. debby says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I love to make any kind of soup, stew, or chili. Low and slow cooking means the flavors have plenty of time to marry:)

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  199. Rebecca says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    I make a honey chicken that is delicious!!

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  200. Kari M says

    January 28, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    My favorite is to do chicken with salsa and shred it up for tacos.

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  201. Donna says

    January 28, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    My favorites are stew,which I make quite often, and overnight oatmeal.

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  202. Rena says

    January 28, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Chicken and dumplings! We’re actually having that tomorrow night 🙂

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  203. jennifer selvin says

    January 28, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    braised short ribs and polenta!

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  204. Elizabeth G. says

    January 28, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I like to make chicken broth in my slow cooker.

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  205. Michelle Jordan says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    My favorite thing to make in a crock pot is STEW. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

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  206. Kristi P says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    I love to make stew!

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  207. Ana M says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:23 am

    Any kind of stew o typicl spanish “potaje” (with beans or lentils)
    Good luck!

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  208. Nicole C says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:56 am

    Pulled pork is my favorite to make in a slow cooker!

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  209. Liz says

    January 29, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I love making soups – lentil, bean and chili.

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  210. Anne Marie says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I love making pulled pork in my crock-pot! This would be perfect for making cheesy potatoes on a weeknight!

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  211. Andi says

    January 29, 2014 at 11:41 am

    I love my crock-pot for everything, beans, roast, batch chicken, he’s my best friend.

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  212. Randi Badgett says

    January 29, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    I use a crock pot for chili, chicken dishes and stew.

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  213. Luanna says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Hmmmm….either beef stroganoff or green chile chicken burro’s.

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  214. Ashley says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    My favorite thing to make in my crock pot is salsa chicken! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  215. Carla S says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    I like to make chicken and dumplings,pizza dip,oatmeal,chili,bean dip,and vegetable soup in the crock pot.

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  216. Kaylee Bennallack says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Taco soup. Warms straight to the heart.

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  217. Ellen Renee says

    January 29, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    I love to do overnight steel cut oats and different types of meats such as Italian beef and pulled pork.

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  218. Francine says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:32 am

    I love to cook chicken in the crock pot for pulled chicken sandwiches.

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  219. Liz says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:34 am

    I love to make beans in my slow cooker.

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  220. Beth says

    January 30, 2014 at 11:46 am

    I love making oatmeal and other wintry favorites in the crockpot.

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  221. Carrie M. says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    Beans most often.

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  222. Christy R says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    I made beef short ribs in the crock pot tonight!

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  223. Karla says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    My family likes a roast or a good veggie soup!

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  224. mysweetiepiepie says

    January 30, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    My favorite thing to make is Ham & Beans using a leftover ham bone.

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  225. Liz says

    January 31, 2014 at 6:47 am

    Another I would make is spaghetti sauce.

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  226. Stefanie Gladden says

    January 31, 2014 at 11:30 am

    I love to make roast with potatoes and carrots!!

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  227. Christie says

    January 31, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    I try to make anything and everything in the slow cooker. I think cacciatore is my best dish, though.

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  228. Liz says

    February 1, 2014 at 8:41 am

    I love to make a Beef and Barley Soup in the crockpot.

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  229. Surendene Jeyaratnarajah says

    February 1, 2014 at 10:18 am

    I love making chicken soup in the slow cooker. Thanks for the great giveaway! 😀

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  230. Carmen says

    February 1, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    I like making slow cooker rice pudding.

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  231. Liz says

    February 2, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I like to make Chili.

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  232. Orghlaith says

    February 2, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    Yogurt. I love having a large amount ready to use. And sweet potatoes. And ham and green beans. And…….

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  233. Kendra says

    February 2, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    I came back to this site looking for your pretzel bites recipe for super bowl snack foods and saw this granola post. Looks delicious! My favorite thing to cook in the crock pot is a roast and veggies. I don’t have to heat up the whole house for a yummy, hearty, cold weather dinner.

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  234. Liz says

    February 3, 2014 at 8:03 am

    I love to make soups and chili. I made chili last night.

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  235. Annette says

    February 4, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    I love to make shredded lime cilantro chicken for tacos.

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  236. Beth Peterson says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    Stocks, soups and stews.

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  237. tory says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    i love throwing a beef roast in with au jus until it’s falling apart for beef dips. I hadn’t seen the stir technology, neat!

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  238. Eva Courtney says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    My recent favorites are pork Posole and carnitas

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  239. sam says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:12 am

    chili for sure….

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  240. Tammie D says

    February 5, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    My favorite thing to make in my slow cooker is Chicken Tortilla Soup! It makes the whole house smell yummy!!

    Reply

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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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