BakeSpace.com Member Forums

Gigi421 · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:55 am Post subject: Mardi Gras

I know it's kinda early, but I need some ideas for a one pot or crock pot dinner for Mardi Gras. Any ideas???
_________________
Karen
http://www.bakespace.com/?gigi[/img]421
http://www.bakespace.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7307

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

pattit · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:16 pm Post subject:

Could you make jambalya or gumbo in a crockpot?
_________________
Patti
http://bakespace.com/?Pattit

http://photostosharewithbakespace.shutterfly.com/pictures

Gigi421 · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:46 pm Post subject:

I was looking at some of those recipes at TOH and All Recipes and I think I can adapt them to the crock-pot I've never really eaten jumbalya or gumbo, so I'm not sure which is the best way to go.
_________________
Karen
http://www.bakespace.com/?gigi[/img]421
http://www.bakespace.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7307

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

nubbins1 · Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:02 pm Post subject:

Karen just pulled my slow cooker book here is recipe for Jambalaya:

3-4 lb roasting chicken, cut up
3 onions, diced
1 carrot, sliced
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
14oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 lb. shelled raw shrimp
2 cups cooked rice

1. Combine all ingredients except shrimp & rice in slow cooker
2. Cover. Cook on low 2-3 1/2 hours, or until chicken is tender
3. Add shrimp & rice
4. Cover. Cook on high 15-20 minutes, or until shrimp are done.

Sounds easy & good.
Have a few more if you need them. Just give me a shout.

nubbins1
_________________
Don't let life get in the way of your dreams

Gigi421 · Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:53 pm Post subject:

That sounds easy enough.............do you have one for gumbo? Thanks for taking the time to look for me.
_________________
Karen
http://www.bakespace.com/?gigi[/img]421
http://www.bakespace.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7307

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

nubbins1 · Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:11 am Post subject:

Chicken & Ham Gumbo

1&1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp oil
10 oz pkg. frozen okra
1/2 lb smoked ham, cut into small chunks
1&1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1&1/2 cups coarsely chopped green peppers
2 or 3 10oz cans cannellini beans, drained
6 cups chicken broth
2 10oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 tbl chopped fresh cilantro

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces
2. Run hot water until okra separates easily
3. Combine all ingredients but cilantro in slow cooker
4. Cover. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Stir in cilantro just before serving
Variations:
1. Stir in 1/2 cup long grain, dry rice with the rest of the ingredients.
2. Add 3/4 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper with other ingredients

Have one for Seafood Gumbo you need fresh shrimp & fresh crabmeat

Let me know if you want that one also.

nubbins1
_________________
Don't let life get in the way of your dreams

Gigi421 · Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:06 am Post subject:

Thank you, I will let you know about the seafood recipe.
_________________
Karen
http://www.bakespace.com/?gigi[/img]421
http://www.bakespace.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7307

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."