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Here’s another original home cooked meal idea, Leek Stuffed-Pork Cutlet Curry-Ramen Dinner:

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This twist on two very popular dishes in the local cuisine included pan fried leek-stuffed pork cutlet medallions; instant ramen with a curry powder/one-half packaged ramen bouillon broth; leftover crockpot curry; a spiced dried-seaweed sheet garnish; and a chilled brocolli/cherry tomato in dill weed with apple cider vinegar tsukemono.

Here’s another tasty home cooking idea with a twist, Crockpot-Curry & Cold Bean Salad Dinner:

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The meal consisted of minced carrot, bell pepper, and white onion with ground beef, two powdered curries, clove, cinnamon, minced ginger paste, minced garlic paste, and beef bouillon cooked in a crockette; ladled over a spicy pork sausage on a slice of bread;and garnished with a sliced, spiced, seaweed sheet; accompanied by deep-fried potato croquettes of ground whole potatoes with skins, crockpot curry, and dried bread crumbs then coated in panko; and a cold salad of shredded iceberg lettuce with bean mix sautéed in olive oil, butter, minced garlic paste, soy sauce, dried parsley flakes,and white pepper; chilled, then drizzled with olive oil; and garnished with parmesan cheese.

When time is in short supply, here’s a super quick home cooked meal that can be put together in minutes, Under 10 Chicken & Rice:

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Simply remove some basic crockpot chicken base from the freezer; heat in microwave on high for at least 5 -6 minutes; remove from microwave and place in serving plate; at the same time, reheat precooked rice in microwave; remove rice and combine with chicken; sprinkle with dried thyme flakes; serve.

Here’s another simple and tasty original slow-cooked dish, Crockpot Honey-Raisin Pork Dinner:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Crockette 1 Strainer 1 Knife 1 Cutting board
1 Microwavable container with lid 1 Microwave 1 Frying pan 1 Stovetop burner

1 Pound pork roast

4 Medium new potatoes

4 Cherry tomatoes

4 Whole cloves

1 Large slice white onion

1 Large fresh basil leaf

¼ Cucumber

½ Cup white wine

¼ Cup raisins

¼ Cup sesame oil

2 Tablespoons honey

2 Tablespoons white pepper

1 Tablespoon whole grain mustard

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon cornstarch

1 Teaspoon minced garlic paste

1 Teaspoon dried thyme flakes

¼ Teaspoon powdered sage

Iceberg lettuce

Salad dressing of choice

Dried oregano flakes

Fresh parsley sprigs

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This is a tasty and different way to serve beef with noodles, Crockpot-Beef & Pasta Dinner:

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This meal consisted of crocketted (mini crockpot) beef roast with powdered allspice, nutmeg, and white pepper; brown sugar, fresh ginger, sesame oil, white onion, and minced garlic paste; dried red chili pepper, parsley, oregano, and thyme flakes on a bed of pasta; surrounded by steamed frozen broccoli and sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese; with whole wheat dinner roll slices on the side.

Here are the specifics:

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Crockette 1 Knife 1 Cutting board
1 Medium pot 1 Stovetop burner 1 Strainer

1 Pound beef roast

½ White onion

2 Cups frozen broccoli

¼ Cup sesame oil

1 Tablespoon minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon white pepper

1 Tablespoon dried oregano flakes

1 Teaspoon brown sugar

1 Teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 Teaspoon fresh ginger

½ Teaspoon dried thyme flakes

½ Teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes

½ Teaspoon powdered allspice

¼ Teaspoon powdered nutmeg

Pasta of choice

Whole wheat dinner rolls

Grated parmesan cheese

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Here’s another simple and filling meal that can be made in minutes with a precooked basic crockpot chicken base, Simple Crockpot-Chicken & Bean Pasta Dinner:

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Whenever convenient, precook basic crockpot chicken base of finely chopped carrot, bell pepper, onion, potato and chicken thigh with dried fennel, bay leaves, red miso paste, sesame oil, white pepper, rosemary leaves, minced garlic paste, minced ginger paste, water, and chicken broth granules. Remove bay leaves and freeze until needed.

When needed, remove chicken base from freezer; place in pot; and begin defrosting on medium-low heat. Meanwhile, start short pasta-of-choice water and cook according to directions on package. Also, in a seperate skillet, heat olive oil and saute frozen bean mix of choice adding dried oregano flakes; once defrosted thoroughly combine with chicken base; stir-in quartered fresh cherry tomatoes. Once pasta is al dente, strain and add to chicken base combining completely; plate and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese; garnish with fresh basil leaves; add whole wheat dinner roll on the side as an accompaniment.

Many of us enjoy the combination of wine and cheese on occasion. This dish combines the two in the form of leftovers, Wine & Cheese Rice:

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This meal consisted of leftover Crockpot Chunky Cheesy Stew and leftover Crockpot Coq Au Vin combined, placed in the center of a leftover precooked rice ring (with a small amount of sauce drizzled on top of the ring), and garnished with a fresh parsley sprig and cracked black sesame seeds.

A super simple way anyone can enjoy broccoli, Crockpot Chunky Cheesy Stew:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Knife 1 Cutting board 1 Crockpot 1 Ladle

1 Pound ham

8 New potatoes

1 Head broccoli

½ Large white onion

½ Cup water

1 Tablespoon minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon white pepper

2 Teaspoons chicken broth granules

1 Teaspoon dried coriander

10 Slices cheddar cheese

1 ½ Cups milk

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Teaspoons corn starch

Fresh parsley sprigs

Whole wheat dinner rolls

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A simple and flavorful way to cook chicken, Crockpot Coq Au Vin:

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This slow cooker version of a chicken classic was served on a bed of pesto pasta surrounded by buttery Parmesan mixed beans.

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

2 Stove top burners 1 Knife 1 Cutting board 1 Small bowl 1 Can opener

1 Crockpot 1 Pancake ring 2 Medium pots 1 Metal strainer 1 Whisk 1 Ladle

1 Large boneless chicken thigh

1 Medium can sliced button mushrooms

1 Slice bacon

2 Dried laurel leaves

¼ Large white onion

1 ½ Cups frozen bean mix

1/3 Cup red wine

¼ Cup fresh parsley

¼ Cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon tomato paste

1 Tablespoon dried thyme flakes

1 Tablespoon white pepper

2 Teaspoons minced garlic paste

2 Teaspoons chicken broth granules

2 Teaspoons corn starch

½ Teaspoon minced ginger paste

Fresh basil sprigs

Short pasta of choice

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Here’s another simple dish that’s easily preparedwith the use of a slow cooker, Crockpot Rosemary-Miso Pork:

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This simple crockpot meal consisted of pork roast, red miso paste, potato, carrot, red and green bell peppers, white onion, chicken broth, fresh rosemary, minced garlic paste, minced ginger paste, white pepper, cherry tomato, fresh basil, and cracked black sesame seeds.