Are you in a busy season of life? Do you want to serve nutritious whole foods for your family but overwhelmed by the time and effort it may take? Do you have those full scheduled days running errands, here and there, and then come home and become stressed trying to throw dinner together? I personally have been there and love simple meals for busy moms! There are so many days that I have a bit of energy in the morning, but as the day wears on, it goes out the window and who feels like making dinner? Crockpots are simple and very useful tools for helping simplify and maximize your time and energy! Make the meal together in the morning, clean up the mess, and let it cook away. Dinner comes and there is no mess or extra stress. Yah! I am totally there!
We are excited to announce…the Nourishing Crockpot Carnival on Tuesday, November 17 hosted here at Passionate Homemaking.
Come share your favorite crockpots meals: main dishes, sides, and desserts. All varieties are welcome, although main dishes are particularly desired. We love the simple versions as well!
On November 17th, please come by here and share your recipes in the comments or write a post on your blog and include a link to your blog post. We will keep a running list of all the yummy recipes you submit. You can share previously posted recipes, or post new recipes, as desired.
If possible, please submit recipes that are made from whole food ingredients, or include homemade varieties of any processed food it might include, that way we can give people the option to adjust. If you don’t know where to begin in adapting your favorite crockpot recipes to be more nourishing, go ahead and submit them and we will offer tips and suggestions for you! We want this to be helpful for one and all, whether you are an old-timer in the nourishing foods camp, or whether you are new and eager to learn.
Come and join us for a crockpot party offering nourishing meals for busy wives and moms!
We would love to have you! Please use the icon above to advertise and promote this carnival further so we can have a great participation!
Can not wait for this:)
This is from my friend, Sarah, at MOMMY STYLE!
http://www.mommy-style.com
*Shredded pork for burritos, made with pork loin, seasonings and garlic, then assembled with tortillas and toppings of your choice. Tasty burritos are made with shredded pork.
Ingredients:
* 1 pork loin roast, about 3 to 4 pounds
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
*1 can diced green chilies
* 1/2 cup water (or green salsa- or both- just do half and half)
* 4 to 6 flour tortillas
* shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional
* Topping Suggestions:
* chopped seeded tomato
* diced onion
* shredded lettuce
* sour cream
* cilantro
* guacamole
* shredded cheese
* sliced ripe olives
Preparation:
Place roast in a crockpot sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, then add minced garlic and water. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 to 11 hours, or until pork roast is very tender. Lift pork out of crockpot with slotted spoon. Shred and serve with warmed tortillas, with dishes of shredded cheese and your choice of topping ingredients at the table.
Serves 4 to 6.
Hi Lindsey! On my homemaking/spirituality blog, I have posted a notice about my participation in your blogging carnival. I shared the picture you provided and invited my friends and family to join in. I am really looking forward to being a part of your carnival. Thanks for being such an inspirational and creative lady!
That crockpot linked to by the coupon is the best! I have it–the crock will let you set a cooking time! I can set it to 6 hours, on high, and when the time is up it automatically switches to the ‘keep warm’ function! It’s been great for me since I work some afternoon/evenings outside of the home, and my crock meals would be left far too long before my husband got home.
Crock pot Coupon at Costco (at least in AZ!)
http://mrsbic.blogspot.com/2009/11/costco-crock-pot-coupon.html
I love the idea of this post, and I would also like to know what large-sized crock pots people like. Mine stopped working one day, and my small one’s handle fell off the lid!
Check it out, Kelli!
http://mrsbic.blogspot.com/2009/11/costco-crock-pot-coupon.html
I would like to get togather and share recipes. That sounds like an awesome idea.
i’m excited about this!!! i need help!! oh i have a little something for you http://agodlyhomemaker.blogspot.com/2009/11/im-honored.html
I can’t wait! Great idea, I was just looking desperately for some NT-friendly crockpot recipes, especially for dry rice and dry beans. (Hint, hint, people!)
I’m looking forward to this. I like to cook from the basics if possible, but this is brand new to me, so I’m doing some learning for others. I’ve just started using wheat flour in the last few years, and now my youngest won’t eat things made from white flour. LOVE THAT!
Sounds great to me!
I am so looking forward to this…I have been tryin to figure out a way to provide more nourishing food for my family while still breastfeeding, therefore extreemly busy mom. Thank you so much for this. I will be here reading, although I don’t know how much I’ll be able to add!
Lisa: I also made the crock pot lentils last night, too funny. My 3 yo loved helping mommy make dinner.
I am looking forward to more delicious crock pot meals.
I just made your sloppy lentils crock pot meal last night, but with a twist, after it was all cooked together I took it and blended it in the blender and put it on top of spaghetti, my whole family loved it!Give it a try
I’m glad this is a “nourishing” crockpot carnival! Can’t wait to add to my recipe collection.
OH… This is so great!!!
I am always looking for new recipies
THANK YOU for doing this
Annie
Great idea! I’m looking forward to it!
Just shared on my facebook! Can’t wait!
Great idea, Lindsay! If I can ask: what kind of crockpot do you use? I’m in the market for a new one.
oh! I’m excited
This sounds great! Provided I am not in the hospital having a baby at that time, you can count me in!