We want to let y’all know about some corrections from the Crockin’ Clean Magazine. In the Soup/Stew section, the nutritional information is all the same. Below is the actual information for each recipe in the section. Just click the link “Soups/Stews Corrections and you’ll get everything you need.

On page 20 – Quick Quinoa Casserole, the directions should not include measurements when listing the broth, olive oil, and cinnamon. The measurements should be what is listed in the ingredients.

Also, on page 41 –  Indian Chicken Stew,  it should say 14.5 oz can of chopped tomato. Not 4.5 oz.

On page 85 – Sally’s Crockin’ Cabbage Casserole you will cook it for 3 hours on high, not warm.

Sorry for the corrections. Hope you are loving crockin’ the clean way!

Soups/Stews Corrections

Did you know autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the US, affecting 1 in 88

children? Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you, someone in your family, or close friend is living
daily with autism.

At this time, there is no medical detection or cure for autism; so, parents are left to treat and
manage the symptoms. One way of doing this is through diet. Many families go on a GF/CF diet.
This means, gluten free and casein (dairy) free. This can be challenging because gluten is in so many
foods…especially processed and pre-packaged foods.

The Crockin’ Girls would like to offer some GF/CF recipes to help our crockin’ families living with autism.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas  (The fajita seasoning would have to be GFCF. Some seasonings contain wheat flour as a filler. The tortillas would need to be corn tortillas, not flour, and the toppings would need to be dairy free sour cream, and dairy free cheese.)

Vegetable Marinara

Spaghetti Squash

Tiffany’s Kickin’  Black Bean Soup ( Make sure the seasonings such as the chili powder and cumin are gluten free. Also, make sure the vegetable broth is gluten free. Some broth actually contains gluten.)

Crock-A-Chicken (Make sure the seasonings and chicken bouillon are GFCF, many aren’t. Also, this can be served with GFCF bread, GFCF crackers, or GFCF chips. A lot of flavored chips aren’t GFCF.)

Spinach Salsa Chicken

Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal (Make sure to use gluten free certified oats. Also, use 100% vanilla, not imitation vanilla. It can contain gluten. And, use a dairy free milk substitute such as soy, rice, or a nut milk.)

At 48, I’d gotten lazy about making dinner.  Same things each week.  Then I saw the Crockin’ Girls….I’ve since gotten both the cookbook and the Holiday Magazine, ordered the Crockin Clean Magazine, visited the website and liked the page on Facebook!   Whew.
I’ve also connected with three good friends who now all have the cookbook.  We are the Wisconsin Crockin Girls.  It’s been fun trying recipes and sharing our thoughts.  It’s been neat to see the excitement come back for cooking.  Thank you for that!!!

My goal is to make every recipe in the book. I have gotten a great start! I also am beginning to look at my recipes to see if they too can become crockin’ favorites.

Thank you for helping me to become a Crockin’ Girl from Wisconsin.

Sue King, Wisconsin

Last summer, I had the opportunity to travel with a group of teenagers and adults from my church on a mission trip to the Houston, Texas, area. When it came to our meals, we initially thought we’d have to eat all of our dinners out since the facility we were spending most of our time had no kitchen. The expense of eating out every night was not ideal, especially considering the quality of food available. I told our youth minister, “We don’t need a kitchen, we just need a bunch of crocks!” We asked other church members to donate their slow cookers for the week. Armed with 15 slow cookers and the Crockin’ Girls Slow Cookin’ Companion Cookbook, we loaded up and off we went.

Each day, our group helped clean out facilities in the Third Ward or put on a children’s fair in the community, all while dinner was crockin’ away. I had up to 13 crocks going with everything from appetizers to desserts, and it allowed us to feed our crew of more than 75 volunteers. The first night, we had Faith’s Cheese Dip, shredded chicken and beef tacos, and Cherry Dump Cake. The next night, we feasted on Buffalo Chicken Dip, Shredded Pork sandwiches, and Triple Chocolate Mess. The crew would come back tired and hungry, but each night they were met with a hot meal and it helped get them ready for the next day. I knew I was on to something good when one of the teenagers took a bite of the Triple Chocolate Mess and said, “This is the best chocolate cake I have ever had.”

It seems like such a simple thing but it really made a difference. Slow cooking our meals during this trip gave everyone a taste of home while they were working hard and helping others.

Shari Walker
Texas

And the Winner is……Sandra M, with this cost efficient, and yummy smelling tip!

“Place the rinds of 2-3 oranges in a quart jar and fill with vinegar to make your own cleaner. Works great!”

Thank y’all for all the amazing tips, time to get Cleanin’!

With little ones at home it seems that just as we’re putting one basket of toys away another is being dumped over on our kitchen floor while we’re trying to get dinner on the table. Oh and don’t mind the dirty dishes in the sink from lunch that we were going to clean during nap-time!

No matter if you have little ones at home or they’re all grown up on their own, cleaning up is a necessary evil. The kitchen is one area that seems to require the most clean up attention, but when we cook with our crocks we’re using less pots and pans, plus when we use Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners we don’t even have to clean the crock! It’s a beautiful thing…and so is Spring! Here is a fun giveaway we put together to get you started on your Spring Cleaning. Less time cleaning up the kitchen and more time to get after that junk drawer! (Yes, it’s time.)

To Enter:

Just answer the following question in the comments section of this post below, “What is your best spring cleaning tip?” and you’ll be entered for a chance to win Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners for an entire month (three boxes), a Slow Cookin’ Companion cookbook and a brand new slow cooker!

The Rules:

- One entry per person
- Winner will be announced on the site on Friday

Good Luck!

Tiffany and Dannette:
Sisters that live in the same town. They go to church together, vacation together and share a lot of the same friends. They’ve been a part of this crockin’ community since the beginning and love trying out new things in their slow cookers. They enjoy throwing parties and using their slow cookers makes it easy with their busy lives. Dannette is married to an amazing man and has a pre-teen daughter. Tiffany is married to a Fort Worth fire fighter and has a son in college and a son in high school.

Their favorite recipes from the ‘Crockin’ Girls Slow Cookin’ Companion’ are just a few pages away from each other. Tiffany’s fave is the Buffalo Chicken Pasta (page 325) and Dannette’s is the Baked Ziti (page 327).

Shari:
is originally from a small town in Southeast Texas. She’s been married to the same great guy for almost 25 years and has two busy teenagers (a boy and girl). They have to eat dinner at different times many evenings because of work schedules or practices after school, so having a hot dinner ready in the slow cooker has been a life saver. Her favorite slow cookin’ meal is the Angel Chicken (page 330).

• Diced Tomatoes
• Rotel
• Canned Beans (pinto, black, ranch-style)
• Cream of Chicken
• Cream of Mushroom
• Cheese Soup
• Stock/Broth
• Canned Corn
• Tomato Sauce
• Jar of Salsa
• Jar of Spaghetti Sauce
• BBQ Sauce
• Noodles/Pasta
• Rice
• Variety of Tortillas
• Velveeta
• Garlic (fresh cloves or refrigerated jar)
• Taco Seasonings
• Italian Dressing Mix
• Onion Soup Mix
• Ranch Dressing Mix
• Gravy Mix
• Potatoes
• Onion
• Variety of Spices and Herbs

Here are FIVE Recipes that are made easier with a well-stocked pantry:

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Creamy Italian Chicken

Beef Stroganoff

Most Amazing Pork Chops Ever

Simply Tasty Chicken

We LOVE Valentine’s Day but hate the crowds and waiting forever at a restaurant. This day should be about spending time with those you love not waiting an hour to be seated!  We’ve come up with a list of some of our favorites that will help you have a relaxing and romantic evening with your special someone. XOXO

Main Dish
Mushroom and Onion Steak Dinner
Tilapia with Garlic Cream Sauce and Asparagus
Lemon Pepper Tilapia with Asparagus
Crockin’ Lasagna
Salisbury Steak
Gold Medal Ribs
Jaci’s Caribbean Chicken
Angel Chicken
London Broil
Chicken Marsala
Balsamic Chicken
Blue Cheese Flank Steak
Triple C

Side Dishes
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Freshly Baked Artisan Bread
Crockin’ Carrots
Sweet Green Beans
Baked Potatoes
Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Dessert
Cheery Cherry Dessert
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Lazy Lemon Delight
Sopapilla Cheesecake
Turtle Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Lava Cake

We’ve each come up with our own meal plans this week to get us through a hectic week of School Valentine’s Day Parties and travel plans!

Nicole’s Meal Plan for the Week

Monday – Nicole’s Crockin’ Breakfast
Have makeovers with the leftovers and roll into burritos (These are great to freeze individually and re-heat for a quick breakfast)

Tuesday – Chicken Spaghetti
This makes a ton of food. It is a great meal to freeze the leftovers for another day

Wednesday – Tilapia with Asparagus
Believe it or not, my kids eat this UP!

Thursday – VALENTINE’S DAY!!

Friday - Headed out for a fun family filled weekend!

Jenna’s Meal Plan For the Week:

Monday – Meatball Subs
It doesn’t get any easier or tastier than this!

Tuesday – Broccoli Rice Casserole with Chicken
I’m adding chicken to make this an all-in-one meal

Wednesday – Chicken & Dumplings
Comfort food to the max!

Thursday – VALENTINE’S DAY!!

Friday – Leftovers

Saturday – Taco Feast
I’m making my taco meat on the stove top.