I am the world's laziest CP cook! I never ever scrub. When my ceramic inserts need scrubbing, I just swish it out, fill it with hot water and set the CP on...
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Kathy
katielynn1967
Jan 29, 2009 12:21 am
Debi, I do the same thing!! & if I'm in a big hurry you can also get the majority of the food out & then spray with windex & it unsticks food faster than...
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Debi Kirby
ourtinbox
Jan 29, 2009 2:31 am
Hi Kate Great tip - I never thought of Windex for the CP - I do use it on my cooktop sometimes, it gives a nicer shine than my bleach mixture - I think it's...
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Rick and Jan Lloyd
janicerlloyd
Jan 29, 2009 2:32 am
Dawn power dissolver.in a blue trigger spray bottle, from the dish soap aisle. Spray it on, let it sit for half hour or so, then I use a Teflon pan scrubber...
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d_gasawa
Jan 29, 2009 2:32 am
- I use liner bags. I have CP too....
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Karen
karen_connell
Jan 29, 2009 2:32 am
... The easiest way to cook turkey is to sprinkle it with Lawry's Seasoned Salt (McCormick's in a pinch), put the lid on, and cook until done. No liquid, no...
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lemaykids
Jan 29, 2009 4:30 am
I have nerve damage in my hand so I cannot scrub anything either, I either use the bags or soak it but mostly I make the kids or hubby clean it, that works...
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Debbie Tropiano
debbie_kt
Jan 29, 2009 4:30 am
Hello - My husband bought a ribeye roast the other day and I was wondering if anyone had ideas of how best to cook it in the crockpot. Thanks for any...
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mnjaa@...
Jan 29, 2009 4:30 am
Hi there, The best way I have found is to fill the crock pot with hot soapy water and let it sit overnight. The next day everything comes off easily. Sorry...
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akes49876
Jan 29, 2009 5:46 am
... I mix the meat into the tomato sauce, and paste, etc. and then spoon a layer of the meat mixture into the crockpot, and then just follow the layering...
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Teresa Arens
tad6869
Jan 29, 2009 8:45 pm
Does using the liner bags affect the cooking time? I have some but have been nervous about using them due to that worry. Teresa From:...
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Kathy
katielynn1967
Jan 29, 2009 8:45 pm
Hi Debi, Glad to see it also. I'm not convienced that cooking in plastic is safe, so away I soak or use windex... LOL. Never tried bleach as 2 of us are...
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siharmon@...
siharmon1
Jan 29, 2009 8:45 pm
I think the real question is... how do you make them do this? ;-) In a message dated 1/28/2009 10:30:18 P.M. Central Standard Time, lemaykids@......
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Sherrie Belliveau
northwoodsgo...
Jan 29, 2009 8:46 pm
Here's a recipe that was printed in our local paper's food section. It sounds unusula, but I tried it and it was absolutely wonderful. Bon Appetit! Sherrie...
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jrfm
alcesalcesalces
Jan 29, 2009 8:46 pm
I have put a solution of water with household ammonia in the ceramic crock, then "cooked" it overnight on low in the COVERED crockpot. Harsher chemicals, like...
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Cindy L
cinderz47
Jan 29, 2009 8:46 pm
Hi Debbie, In my opinion a rib eye roast is not meant for the crockpot. It's a tender cut of meat. I'd either roast it or if you happen to have a rotisserie ...
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msclassylady717
Jan 29, 2009 8:53 pm
Another way to clean ceramic or even your pots and pans of burnt on food, let them soak with a fabric dryer sheets..... cj in fla/msclassylady717...
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Walker, Mary Beth (DOB)
marie__123
Jan 29, 2009 9:30 pm
These are all such good ideas! My way is to use a bit of automatic dishwashing powder dissolved in a crock full of hot water overnight. It just wipes clean...
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siharmon@...
siharmon1
Jan 29, 2009 9:30 pm
I have seen no difference in cooking time with the bags. From a heat transfer process, I suppose there is some small lag for the heat to get through the bag...
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lemaykids
Jan 29, 2009 11:15 pm
I tell them mom can't cook dinner tomorrow if the pot isn't clean :) They've had to fend for themselves, they'd rather clean the pot!! ... just 2 easy ... ...
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Donna Pyper
donna_pyper
Jan 30, 2009 12:20 am
Amen !! But a few drops of liquid soap and a 5 minute soak in hot water is all I ever need. DONNA To: slowcooker@...:...
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smartsciencegirl
smartscience...
Jan 30, 2009 4:46 am
i swipe the bottom and sides of my crockpot with olive oil before adding the food and that usually keeps things relatively under control. after i'm done...
Debbie, My family loves steak sandwiches, so what I would do is: brown the roast in the oven. Then put it in the crock pot on low, make a mixture of : liquid...
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Marna Goodyear
marnact
Jan 30, 2009 7:22 pm
Ask them if they ever want to eat again! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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nutsymtmom
Jan 31, 2009 10:59 pm
I'll be having rotator cuff surgery soon, with a post-op period of limited activity. I'd like to cook and freeze ahead, since my husband died recently, and I...
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AnneandMaury@...
oregontravelers
Feb 1, 2009 7:42 am
If you will go to _www.ask.com_ (http://www.ask.com) and type in the question, "can you freeze cream cheese" and you will get lots of answers. Basically,...
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Kathy
katielynn1967
Feb 1, 2009 7:43 am
Kay, 13 year olds can cook some pretty great things. They may be simple but are good none the less. My 13 year old son has been cooking for 2 years now, &...
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RsH
torontorsh
Feb 1, 2009 7:43 am
Just look at all the cheese cakes that are available frozen in the supermarket for examples of things with cream cheese in them that are available frozen... ...
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sday5
Feb 1, 2009 7:43 am
This is a melt in your mouth recipe with a nice gravy. It is also good for people who do not do onion. 3# roast 18 gingersnaps (crushed) 1/2 cup steak sauce(...
