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Old 12-23-2014, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tomwed View Post
My trick is a gi-normous crockpot and comfort food.

recipe 1
ham, potato,carrot, onion, celery, cabbage, bay leave, garlic---cook low 6 hours

recipe 2
ham and bone leftover from recipe 1
overnight soak white beans, celery, carrot, onions, bay leaf, garlic cook 6 hours low
add pasta to the bowls
pasta and bean soup, pass the parm

recipe 3
chicken thighs browned after being dredged in flour, cooked bacon, carrots, celery, onions, fresh herbs [thyme], two kinds of mushrooms and don't skimp on the mushrooms, 1/2 merlot 1/2 stock half way up the pot.
6 hrs low
wide egg noodles on the side
chicken and wine

when anyone asks what can i bring, ask them to bring dessert or salad or appetizers

enjoy your day--you won't spend it cooking and cleaning
BOOKMARKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yummers.
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