Recently, I dug out the Crock Pot from my appliance graveyard cabinet. I eyed it like a foreigner. I wondered where it originally came from. If my memory serves me I think it was a wedding gift. One of those obligatory items I thought I had to register for. Its history dates back to the 70's and slow cooking even further back. I never pictured myself as an Ozzie and Harriet sort of wife but I thought I would attempt to get to know this new/old appliance. Now that I was welcoming this new visitor back into my home, I figured I best learn its language. So out came the step stool to help me reach the upper shelf where the cookbooks collected dust and down came the Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook: Feasting with Your Slow Cooker cookbook
.Little did I know this odd little appliance would soon become my best "Mother's Helper!" The crock pot is ideal for making large quantities for supper swapping, freezing extra helpings etc.
With the wonderful odor emanating from it, it creates the grand illusion that I have been slaving in the kitchen all day. Throw a little flour on your face and greet your spouse at the end of the day. I guarantee you will be greeted with "MMMMMM smells good. What's cookin?" Oh nothin, you reply. Just a little something I whipped up...NOT!
One of my recent forays into crock pot cooking was French Onion Soup. It makes approximately 10 servings and was delicious. I have included the recipe below for you to try. Enjoy!
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Ingredients:
8-10 large onions, sliced (Note: its worth shedding a few tears over)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
6 10 1/2 oz. cans condensed beef broth
1 1/2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
10 slices french bread toasted
Grated parmesan and/or mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Saute onions in butter unitl crisp-tender. Transfer to slow cooker.
Add broth, worcestershire sauce.
Cover. Cook on low 5-7 hours, or until onions are tneder.
Ladle into bowls or french bread bowls.
Top each with a slice of bread and cheese.
Microwave to melt cheese.
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