Crockpot: 50 Easy Recipes for Healthy Eating, Healthy Living & Weight Loss

By Modern Kitchen

Crockpot recipes may sound mysterious at first, but they are much easier than they appear. After reading the many crockpot recipes in this book you'll have a very good idea of how it all works and what the equipment does.

There is no limit to learning with cooking. The same ingredients can always be cooked in at least ten different ways. Just be bold and keep going with your new adventure.

Anyone from beginners to advanced cooks can have a go with these recipes, Get this book now.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ND Publishing
• Release date: Nov 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201895044

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Crockpot

50 Easy Recipes for Healthy Eating, Healthy Living & Weight Loss

Modern Kitchen

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Breakfast

Apple Bran Granola Crumble

Banana-Pecans Bread

Blackberries and Peach Oatmeal

Citrus Poppy Seed Bread

Italian Sausages and Vegetables Omelet

Mediterranean Vegetable Omelet

Pastoral Breakfast Omelet

Spinach, Pepper and Crumbled Feta Omelet

Tart Apples Oatmeal Porridge

Zucchini and Carrot Oatmeal Hash

Lunch

Andalusian Lobster Tails Chowder

Cauliflower Puree with Garlic

Cauliflower, Kale and Lentils Stew

Chicken and Beans Chili

Chickpeas, Carrots and Celery Hash

Lentils with Lamb Meatball Soup

Mediterranean Seafood Stew

Pea and Turkey Ham Soup

Pesto Sea Bass in Foil

Saucy Chicken

Dinner

Autumn Beef Chili

BBQ Button Mushrooms

Beef & Portabella Mushrooms Stew

Corsican Fish Stew

Curry Beef with Tropical Fruits

Hot & Sour Turkey Soup

Lemony Chicken Stir-fry

Mela Beef & Cabbage

Mixed Beans Veggie Chili

Wild Rice and Lentils Pilaf

Snacks

Artichoke, Cauliflower & Cheese Dip

Beans and Green Onions Dip

Caramelized Nut Bar

Chicken Pita Bites

Chili-Tomato Chicken

Crock Pot Pumpkin Pie

Hot Nuts Mix

Pulled Chicken Hamburger

Spicy Mushrooms

Turmeric Potatoes in Foil

Sweets

Brown Rice Pudding

Chocolate Banana Bread

Coco-Choco Zucchini Bread

Currants and Ginger Orange Jam

Holiday Pumpkin Cake

Nutty Dried Apricot Bread

Oatmeal Banana Cake

Peach Deep-dish Pie

Rummy Pineapple-Banana Dessert

Rice Pudding with Fresh Apricots

Introduction

A crockpot is an electrical device with variable temperature settings which contains a heatproof (usually ceramic) dish inside an outer metallic casing. This dish is covered by a transparent lid and can be removed whenever required.

How a crockpot works

Using the lowest setting, it cooks food at an extremely low temperature so that it simmers very gently. This naturally takes more time than other methods of cooking. The heat is transferred from the sides of the device, so the pot needs to be half to three quarters full. You can also use a slow cooker to keep prepared food warm until you serve it.

Why you should use a crockpot

This is a very convenient appliance because you can put all the ingredients in the pot and leave them to cook for several hours, even overnight. Since the heat is low, there is hardly any chance that the food will get overcooked, dry out or burn.

How to choose a crockpot

Look for a crockpot with a removable pot. This will help you to clean the pot easily. Also, the device should have heating elements on the sides, not only in the bottom.

Cooking and connective tissue

One of the most common culinary myths is that ‘browning meat seals in its juices’ – this is wrong! Meat is like a sponge – the more you cook it, the more its fibers contract to squeeze out the juice. This happens even if the meat is browned first. But browning meat does have its benefits: it releases flavors and juices which can be made into a