Quick and Easy CrockPot Carrot Pudding

Over the weekend I attended a church function with my daughter in which dinner was served. At the end of the table next to the cookies and cake was a crockpot full of carrot pudding.

Oh my, this was the most delicious dessert I have ever tasted and it was prepared in the crockpot. Yes, I had to get my hands on that recipe.

After a bit of searching I found the gentleman (yes, gentleman) who brought the dessert side dish. He said it was an old family favorite he prepares often. He gave me a run down of the ingredients but e-mailed the complete recipe to me today.

I was pleased to see that this was such a simple recipe making it great for an inexpensive family dessert. So here it is, the best crockpot dessert I am delighted to share with you all. Try it, you will not be disappointed.

Crock Pot Carrot Pudding

 

A Nice Gentleman
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 1/2 to 2 hours on HIGH
Ingredients and Directions:

Start with:

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine

Put this liquid in crock pot, then:

  • 6 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup grated apple
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 Tsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Nuts and Raisins (optional and as much as desired)

Add second mixture into liquid and cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the crockpot. Make a caramel sauce or top with ice-cream or cool whip.

Looking for another simple and cheap family dessert! Try this one: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 22nd, 2009 | Tags: , , , | Category: Best Crockpot Recipes, Simply Delicious Desserts | One comment

Simple Ground Beef Chili Crockpot Recipe

This is a simple yet delicious Crock Pot Chili dinner. I find creating a simple ground beef meal in the crockpot can save both time and money.

I can get very lazy in the kitchen at times making it difficult to resist the temptation to just pick up the phone and order dinner.

I have found two solutions to this dilemma.

First I try to always have simple family meals I can pull from the freezer and second crockpot cooking.

If I start my meal first thing in the morning then there is absolutely no way I will let a good meal go to waste no matter how bad my day has been.

This crockpot recipe for chili is easy to prepare and yet another great dinner idea under 5 dollars.

Crock Pot Chili With Ground Beef

Personal Cookbook
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3-5 hours on low
Meal Preparation Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 16oz. can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 large and 1 small can of chili beans ( I prefer the Hunt’s Chili Beans)
  • Dash of salt, pepper and chili powder to taste

Meal Preparation Directions:

  1. Brown ground beef, drain
  2. Add ground beef, stewed tomatoes and chili beans to crockpot
  3. Add spices to your taste

Meal Assembly:
Cook on low for 3 -5 hours. The longer you simmer, the thicker and better it is. Add some hot cornbread muffins and you have got an inexpensive family meal with little effort.

TIP: Double or even triple the recipe for a family meal from the freezer next week!

***Looking for something different? Try this easy crock pot meal: Crockpot Lemon Chicken

January 14th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Dinner Recipes, Best Crockpot Recipes, easy ground beef meals, freezer meals recipes | 2 comments

Crockpot Lemon Chicken Recipe

Creating a crockpot budget dinner with chicken is simple and the recipes are endless.

There are so many ways to prepare a crockpot meal with chicken, beef or pork using simple ingredients found right in the pantry and spice rack.

Preparing a cheap family meal that is healthy, quick and kid approved doesn’t have to be expensive.

Watching your local grocery ads for cheaper cuts of meat that are on sale can save money and preparing the cheaper cut of meat in a crockpot will ensure tender, juicy and flavorful meals every time.

I love lemon chicken but with limited time my chicken recipes need to be prepared ahead of time and slow cooked throughout the day.

The recipe below is just perfect for such. I found it online at www.anniesrecipes.com.

For cheap and simple crockpot cooking you have to check this website out, there are so many simple crockpot recipes that are posted by everyday home cooks.

I prepare this crockpot lemon chicken recipe with a simple Asian Mandarin Salad when my budget allows.

If your budget calls for a $5 family meal then simply add some steamed white rice and a can of cooked green beans instead.

Crockpot Lemon Chicken

Online – www.anniesrecipes.com
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7-9 hours low or 4-5 hours high

Meal Preparation Ingredients:

  • 1 pkg whole chicken cut up (buying your chicken like this is very cheap)
  • 1/4 cup of flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 (6oz.) can lemonade, thawed and undiluted
  • 3 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/4 c catsup

Meal Preparation Directions:

  1. Combine flour and salt and coat chicken.
  2. Brown on all sides in hot oil.
  3. Place browned chicken in crockpot.
  4. Combine lemonade, vinegar, catsup and brown sugar, mix well and pour over chicken.
  5. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.

Meal Assembly:
Serves 4-6. Add a Asian Mandarin Salad(click for recipe) and dinner is complete.
TIP: To stay under the $5 family meal prepare a side of white rice and canned vegetable from the pantry instead.

January 8th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Dinner Recipes, Best Crockpot Recipes | 6 comments
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