There isn't anything that I haven't tried in my crockpot! I have crockpots in various sizes and shapes. I have big ones for major meals, medium ones for football game parties and small ones for dips and sauces. I especially love a good chocolate recipe cooked in one. Here are a few of mine: Crockpot Sweet-Spiced Sweet Potatoes 2 lbs. sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2" pieces 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp/ ground nutmeg pinch of salt 2 tbsps. butter, cut into 1/8" pieces 1 tsp. canilla extract Combine all of the ingredients except the butter and vanilla, in a crockpot. Mix well. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours. Add butter and vanilla; stir to blend. Makes 4 servings ------------------------------------------------------- Citrus Simmered Steak 2 lb. round steak 1/2 cup drained mushrooms and stems 1 medium onion sliced 2 tablespoons catsup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch Cut round steak into pieces to fit in the crock pot. Put the steak in the pot. Mix together all other ingredients and pour over the steak. Cover and cook on high for about 4 hours or until the meat is done. ( I usually double the sauce ingredients to have more.) Enjoy! óÃò .·:*Ãö®öñåQüéëñ*:·. óÃò Here is a link that might be useful: Crockpot Caramel-Apple Slices (Kid Friendly)

I just got back from running errands and going to the Home. We do a sister's night with Annie once a month from Apr thru Nov, in Dec we have a Christmas party, but during Jan/Feb/Mar we don't do any group things due to scheduling/weather/etc. Today was an impromptu thing and wonder of wonders, we were all available, so we had a sister's lunch at the Home. One of the sisters went to a nearby town and picked up KFC, Annie's VERY favorite food. After my fifth store this week, I was finally able to find the right size battery for my large numbers clock/radio. It's only the backup battery but it 'blips' constantly until it's replaced. I can't believe I had to pay $5 for it!!! I have turkey burger laid out for my dinner. Haven't decided what to make out of it. May just fry it and have it on an Arnold's Thin. I'll take a couple of deviled eggs off your hands, Sue. Enjoy the rest of your day, Shirley

I've tried several recipes and pot roast always comes out tasting about the same but this one stuck out as particularly good. (copied from my blog) Slow-Cooker Pot Roast with Caramelized Onion Gravy The Essential Eating Well Cookbook Copyright 2004 1 4-pound boneless top or bottom round beef roast, trimmed of fat, twine on (I didn't trim or tie my roast) salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves ½ cup brewed coffee or 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules dissolved in ½ cup boiling water I used brewed coffee 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water 1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. 2. Add remaining ½ tablespoon oil to skillet; reduce heat to medium. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Stir in coffee and vinegar; pour onion mixture over beef. 3. Cover and cook on high until beef is tender but not falling apart, about 4 ½ hours. Transfer beef to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for about 10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, pour juices from slow cooker into a medium saucepan. Skim off fat. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan. Cook, whisking constantly, until gravy has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Remove twine from beef and carve. Serve with gravy. Here is a link that might be useful: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast with Caramelized Onion Gravy

I sear my stew meat before putting it in the crock pot, then I add some beef stock and onions or whatever seasoning you prefer and just let it cook on low for about 8 hours. I make my stew that way so I also add the veggies, but you could just cook the meat and the broth would make an awesome gravy.