Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Summertime Baked Potatoes NO HEAT in KITCHEN

I live in Texas- so cooking and heating up the house with the oven on is NOT an option.  So, instead of firing up the grill outside for a good baked tater, just put them in the Slow Cooker!

SLOW COOKER BAKED POTATOES

Prepare just like you would if you were cooking on the grill or in the oven.
* Clean the Potato
* Wrap in Foil

(Lately, I have been experimental and have started adding spices to the potato before I wrap it in foil. For example: A tad of Sea Salt or any flavor you think will take good on a potato)  I think I will try the butter sprinkles some time to see if I can get that taste without the calories.

Place the potatoes in your Slow Cooker and turn the settings to LOW 6-8 hours (if you have that much time) or HIGH 2-3 hours.   Depending on the settings for your Slow Cooker, I'd check on them after a few hours to see if they are softening up.  If you put 10 in a bowl, they are going to take longer, of course.

That's it!  ENJOY!



London Broil Steak- EASY

I made London Broil Steak yesterday and boy oh boy was it good!  First of all, I had a long day at work, then had to do errands for about 2 hours after work.  Therefore when I walked in the door at 7:00 pm and could smell that wonderful beef, I was elated.

Here's how you cook it (so very easy)

LONDON BROIL STEAK- JUICY & EASY, EASY, EASY

Give yourself 5-6 hours for this to cook on low (I started mine at lunch)

-Rub tenderizer (off the shelf) on your meat and let it sit for about 30 minutes.

-Turn your Slow Cooker on HIGH and let it heat up.

-Sprinkle a little Chicago Steak Seasoning  ( I use Webers brand, but there are others, or you can actually make your own)

-Place the meat in the Slow Cooker and let it cook on high for about 30 minutes (if you have time before you leave)

-Turn the Slow Cooker to low for 4-6 hours and let it cook.

That's all there is to it!  I LOVE this one-- it was absolutely delicious.

Pair with potatoes of your choice and veggies.  I had a broccoli salad and a baked potato (which can also be cooked in the slow cooker).

Enjoy!