I like the idea of sending me the extras better It's hard to cut down recipes.

HP, don't get rid of the 6 quart too soon - you'll still have company or family gatherings - plus so many recipes call for the larger size. You can always freeze the extra, but I'd invite people in.

I am down to only a 3 and a 3.5 quart because my big one died, so I am looking for a replacement - I am thinking of getting that one that you can change the crock size in - Then it would be useful for cooking for any size!

It's cheaper to cook using a crock pot than either an electric or gas oven.

SR, you're probably right...and I DO love to cook for other people.

So, who makes one that changes sizes? I've not heard of this creature before but it sounds like a useful bit of equipment to have!

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THAT is very cool. Thanks Rick. I'll start keeping my eye out for one of those!

I tried the chicken and dumpling reciepe from this site. I messed it up. I thought it said a tablespoon of poultry seasoning and it was a tsp. Over kill. YUK. Now I'm trying to fix it.

I tried this one tonight. Instead of using mushroom soup, I used cream of mushroon & roasted garlic. Added a can of sliced mushroom and an onion. Served over egg noodles. YUM!

But I'm thinking if I did it again like that, I'd use 2 cans of soup, and 2 cans of mushroom and a large onion.

The chicken falls right apart and you have enough sauce for the noodles. (depending on how many noodles you make).

Adding a little bit of mixed veggies would set this off too.

I made this today..I added cheddar cheese and black beans and it is awesome!

oh yummy Della, what time did you say dinner was...

Right now I can save you some my daughter won't touch it!

ahhh man......maybe next time!!! How did it turn out??

We were soaked after sailing today, should have thought to have some thing in the crock pot here! Time to start thinking about making some chili!!

I edited while you posted It really was great I used about 2 lbs of boneless thighs,2 cups salsa, 1 1/2 packets of taco seasoning, 1 can black beans at the end and prolly a cup of cheddar cheese. I had it over rice.

I love chili I have a killer recipe with steak and ground beef.

That sounds really good. I use black beans and navy beans, don't care for kidney beans.
In Sept. at my sailing club we have this neat party. dubbed the "Chili Regatta" sailors from several states travel to the club to race, and also bring their favorite chili in a crock...after the race we get to sample about 20 different types of chili...all are fantastic!

Sounds fun!!

It is!! We call it the Chili regatta because we serve chili AND it's usually chilly!!! LOL Sort of like today!!!

Today was a perfect day to cook. I really didn't cook all summer. Today I made an awesome tater salad and the chicken. Amazing what a few degrees will do!

I normally do not enjoy cooking, but do like it a little better when it's not hot and humid. I grill out just about every night even in winter.
We have a nice garden and I like the things I can make with all the fresh veggies!