CrockPot...
Have any of you heard of this blog? http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/ In summary, she made a new year's resolution to use her crockpot everyday in 2008...whether for dessert, main dish, or etc...anyhow...this is her documentation of it all...the best part, aside from pictures and recipes, is that she has a "verdict" section...so you'll know if you want to try it...I've been wanting to use my crockpot more...especially on nights where it's hard, i.e. gymnastics...just takes some planning ahead...and then dinner is ready when we rush home from whatever activities we've been too...
So, I've decided to try this one out...I'll let you know how it goes...
8-22-08
Day 235.
131 days left. I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Our family really liked the tamale pie I made earlier in the year, and I was impressed at how easy it was to throw together and cook in the crockpot. This is a twist on that dish---with a pairing almost as perfect as peanut butter and jelly: barbecued chicken and cornbread.
The Ingredients:
--1 pound of cooked, or practically cooked chicken, cubed or shredded (I browned my chicken for a while on the stove, then lost interest. It was almost cooked, but not yet edible.)
--1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks (optional.)
--1 red onion, diced (optional. I didn't use this, although I intended to, and am kind of kicking myself for the accidental omission.)
--1 cup frozen or fresh corn
--1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce (18 oz)
--1/4 cup hot water
cornbread topping:
use a mix and follow the directions on the box (minus the oil or butter), or mix together the following:
--3/4 cup corn meal
--1 1/4 cups of flour (I used a Bob Red's Mill GF mix--we were out of Pamela's)
--1 cup milk
--1/4 cup sugar
--1 egg
--1 tsp baking powder (only if using regular all-purpose flour)
The Directions.
I used a 4 qt round crockpot for this---it was the perfect size.
Spray the inside of your stoneware with cooking spray. Cut up the chicken and sweet potato, and add to the crock. Add the corn. Empty the contents of the barbecue sauce bottle, and then add 1/4 cup of hot water to the bottle, shake, and pour that out, too. Mix well with a spoon.
In a separate bowl, mix together the cornbread topping. You don't need to mix well, I just used a fork. Spread the topping on to the chicken mixture.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Ours cooked on low for exactly 6. If you are planning on being out of the house, cook for the shorter amount of time. You can always switch to high to brown the top when you get home.
The Verdict.
We all really liked this a lot. I can't wait to make it again, or a different variation.
So, I've decided to try this one out...I'll let you know how it goes...
8-22-08
CrockPot Barbecued Chicken and Cornbread Casserole
Day 235.
131 days left. I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Our family really liked the tamale pie I made earlier in the year, and I was impressed at how easy it was to throw together and cook in the crockpot. This is a twist on that dish---with a pairing almost as perfect as peanut butter and jelly: barbecued chicken and cornbread.
The Ingredients:
--1 pound of cooked, or practically cooked chicken, cubed or shredded (I browned my chicken for a while on the stove, then lost interest. It was almost cooked, but not yet edible.)
--1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks (optional.)
--1 red onion, diced (optional. I didn't use this, although I intended to, and am kind of kicking myself for the accidental omission.)
--1 cup frozen or fresh corn
--1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce (18 oz)
--1/4 cup hot water
cornbread topping:
use a mix and follow the directions on the box (minus the oil or butter), or mix together the following:
--3/4 cup corn meal
--1 1/4 cups of flour (I used a Bob Red's Mill GF mix--we were out of Pamela's)
--1 cup milk
--1/4 cup sugar
--1 egg
--1 tsp baking powder (only if using regular all-purpose flour)
The Directions.
I used a 4 qt round crockpot for this---it was the perfect size.
Spray the inside of your stoneware with cooking spray. Cut up the chicken and sweet potato, and add to the crock. Add the corn. Empty the contents of the barbecue sauce bottle, and then add 1/4 cup of hot water to the bottle, shake, and pour that out, too. Mix well with a spoon.
In a separate bowl, mix together the cornbread topping. You don't need to mix well, I just used a fork. Spread the topping on to the chicken mixture.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Ours cooked on low for exactly 6. If you are planning on being out of the house, cook for the shorter amount of time. You can always switch to high to brown the top when you get home.
The Verdict.
We all really liked this a lot. I can't wait to make it again, or a different variation.
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