packyderms_wife
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I found out this week via hello iowa that this in fact is a thing!!! So, I’ll be hitting up OC for one for our 23rd anniversary in March… and yeah favorite casserole recipes would be appreciated
…… Casserole crock pots
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patriotgal
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There goes more of my counter space....
Heliobas Disciple
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packyderms_wife
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I think it's designed more for things like tater tot casserole, lasagna, broccoli rice casserole, etc., stuff you want in a thinner layer. The gal on the show made an apple cobbler in hers.
Meemur
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packyderms_wife
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This is the 4 quart unit, they come in several sizes.
packyderms_wife
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That's the one they had on Hello Iowa! I like this design much better than my big oval one. OC has "events" a couple of times a year at work, having this crock pot would mean being able to send something other than soup!
Meemur
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Yes, I forwarded this info to a friend. She'll have several "events" coming up this summer where something like that could save her a ton of money -- no catering needed. I honestly wasn't aware that those existed. I generally use the oven for casseroles and then transfer them to buffet warmers at the site for church gatherings.
It has been a long time since I've had to do that. I'm sure there's better equipment available now.
It has been a long time since I've had to do that. I'm sure there's better equipment available now.
So the difference is basically the shape and depth of the crock. No real difference in cooking ability.
I dunno. Would have to hear some first hand reports because I know it's a struggle to get noodles/pasta to cook right in a crockpot.
packyderms_wife
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OC said he knew about them, probably saw them at work at one of the functions. They don't have buffet warmers so if you send something that's supposed to be hot they ask that you send it in a crock pot.
packyderms_wife
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yes, it looks like it comes in four different sizes, starting at 3.25 quarts, the one I posted is the 4 quart unit.
Meemur
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I've never been successful at getting pasta to cook right in a slow cooker. When I make noodle soup, I use the top of the stove method and add the noodles late in the simmering process.
I use a slow cooker mostly for stews, really tough meat that needs to simmer low and slow for hours.
packyderms_wife
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yeah I was wondering how something like tuna noodle casserole would turn out, the one time I made it in a crock pot i was a big ball of glop, tasted good but looked horrible!
SouthernBreeze
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Yeah. Firsthand reports for me, too. I would need to justify why getting one of these would warrant spending money on one when a regular crock pot will do the same thing. I already use my oval crock pot for some casseroles. Tons of recipes for crock pot casseroles on the "net".
packyderms_wife
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from what I can tell it has a larger foot print than our oval crock pots, and for some casseroles this would be a good feature.
SouthernBreeze
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Yeah. I'm considering getting one. It might be more useful for me rather than the big oval one I now have. I want to make sure it justifies the cost, before adding another crock pot to my already crowded and very small kitchen. Can it be used for more than just casseroles?
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I have a very small kitchen also... several years ago...I solved the problem of heating the kitchen in the summer by buying a convection oven....poor thing has to live on top of my dryer...since both the washing and dryer are in the kitchen....but I can cook most things in it...plus if I am using my oven for say a turkey.... I can bake a pie in it...so it gives me two ovens..
It will do a 12" pizza pan...a casserole or most anything my oven will....plus i use my regular slow cooker to do things like pulled pork or corned beef
I think I get more use out it than I would a flat slow cooker..
It will do a 12" pizza pan...a casserole or most anything my oven will....plus i use my regular slow cooker to do things like pulled pork or corned beef
I think I get more use out it than I would a flat slow cooker..
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SouthernBreeze
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I've been wanting one of those appliances that is a combination of a toaster over, a grill, and an air fryer. I told Cary that if I had one of those, plus my crock pot, I wouldn't even need my stove and oven for much of anything.
We eat very light in the summer. Mostly, it's cooked on the grill, in my crock pot, or it's just sandwiches and salads. I try not to heat up the house with a lot of cooking indoors.
We eat very light in the summer. Mostly, it's cooked on the grill, in my crock pot, or it's just sandwiches and salads. I try not to heat up the house with a lot of cooking indoors.
packyderms_wife
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I think it'd work great as a hot pot, or fondu pot if you have more than one person enjoying the dish! This way you wouldn't have to fish around looking for that lost piece of meat nearly as long.
packyderms_wife
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They reviewed one of those on Americas Test Kitchen and they thought that while it worked really really well the price was too high at just under $400. My thought was if it takes up less counter and storage space then it's worth every penny!
SouthernBreeze
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I have a very old microwave. Once it quits, I'm not replacing it. I want the combination appliance, instead. It will go where the microwave is now, so it won't need any extra room. The only thing I use my microwave for is to reheat stuff and to make microwave popcorn. It's not really needed compared to the use I'll get out of the combo appliance.
packyderms_wife
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what are cowboy beans?
If I am cooking something in my crockpot pot that requires water...like pulled pork..or soup....I always put water in my tea kettle and bring it to a boil...and add boiling water to the crockpot ...saves cooking time and electricity
I am retired so no longer dumb stuff in and leave for the day....so the quicker the better....
I am retired so no longer dumb stuff in and leave for the day....so the quicker the better....
My go to for pot picks is a "killer pasta salad"..in a throw away aluminum bowl...easy no muss..no dishes to bring home
Killer cause I was standing there one time up on the mountain and a gal I knew was eating it and asked if I knew who made this "killer" pasta salad....hence the name ..LOL
Killer cause I was standing there one time up on the mountain and a gal I knew was eating it and asked if I knew who made this "killer" pasta salad....hence the name ..LOL
Mine is not one of those with the air fryer...it has a rotisserie to do chicken...it acts like a toaster oven...it bakes and broils...like an a regular oven about the only thing I really fry is chicken in my old cast iron chicken fryer... breakfast food in a skillet usually as a dinner..
Mine was only about $200...
We use it all the time....we do have microwave up it hangs over the stove under a cabinet so uses no counter space....DH uses it more than I do he heats leftovers in it all the time...
SouthernBreeze
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Now that you mentioned it, the one I want also has a rotisserie. The last one we looked at like I want was almost $400. We have no funds for it right now.
I think some people call them Calico Beans? This (below) recipe is the general combo I use. They are easy, "enhanced" baked beans. Stick to your ribs with all the meat - they disappear fast. Burger, bacon, a can of Bush's baked beans, tomato sauce, onion, brown sugar, a few drips of vinegar (for that sweet and sour thing), ketchup, molasses, mustard, kidney beans (light and dark). Sometimes I throw in a can of butter beans, too.
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Best Ever Crock Pot Cowboy Beans
Crock Pot Cowboy Beans are a hearty and filling side dish made with ground beef, bacon, and a variety of beans all simmered in sweet and tangy sauce.
packyderms_wife
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I think some people call them Calico Beans? This (below) recipe is the general combo I use. They are easy, "enhanced" baked beans. Stick to your ribs with all the meat - they disappear fast. Burger, bacon, a can of Bush's baked beans, tomato sauce, onion, brown sugar, a few drips of vinegar (for that sweet and sour thing), ketchup, molasses, mustard, kidney beans (light and dark). Sometimes I throw in a can of butter beans, too.
Best Ever Crock Pot Cowboy Beans
Crock Pot Cowboy Beans are a hearty and filling side dish made with ground beef, bacon, and a variety of beans all simmered in sweet and tangy sauce.www.thetwobiteclub.com
yum, I used to make something like this when I was single, didn't know what they were called.
packyderms_wife
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The one they reviewed on ATK also had a rotisserie, from the sounds of it it's the same one you're wanting.
feralferret
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We have an air fryer/convection oven/toaster/dehydrator. It is much better than the toaster oven it replaced. Not sure if it also grills. Same footprint as the toaster oven it replaced. Got it from Amazon for $125 back in December of 2022.
Gourmia GTF7600 16-in-1 Multi-function, Digital Stainless Steel Air Fryer Oven - 17 Cooking Presets
Item shows "not currently available" so it may be a discontinued model being over a year ago that I bought it. Still leaning more about it, but it works well for what I have tried.
Gourmia GTF7600 16-in-1 Multi-function, Digital Stainless Steel Air Fryer Oven - 17 Cooking Presets
Item shows "not currently available" so it may be a discontinued model being over a year ago that I bought it. Still leaning more about it, but it works well for what I have tried.
Orion Commander
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The one at work who was very concerned about keeping hot foods hot was a retired Army food service person. She was also concerned about an expire date on stick cinnamon.