My continued adventures with a slowcooker...

Hi everyone :)

I've never had a slow cooker before, but have finally decided to take the plunge and purchase one (a 6L one at that!).

The 1st meal I cooked with it was a true DISASTER...but I'm not going to let that stop me!  So, onto todays adventures :)

I started with this recepie as a base and then changed a few things...

Here is my version of Spaghetti and Meatballs

MEATBALLS
600g beef mince
1 cup cornflake crumbs (add extra if you need too)
Fresh Thyme
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 small brown oninon (finely chopped)
2 eggs

SAUCE
1 jar leggo's bolognese pasta sauce
1 x 400g tin crushed tomatoes
large squirt of tomato sauce
2 small - med carrots (diced)
1 med - large zuccini (diced)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl

2. Roll the meatballs (makes 14 - on the large side)

3. Brown the meatballs in a frypan

4. In the slow cooker, mix the sauce ingredients and add the meatballs (ensure they are covered with sauce).

5. Cook on LOW for 8 hours (stir once or twice during cook - you probably don't have too, but I did :D )

Serve with cooked pasta

So here is what I thought about this meal:

Will I cook it again?

YES - it was YUMMY :)

Did the kids eat it?

The LOVED it :)

What do I score it?

I scored this one 5 yummies out of 5 :)

Did I add or subtract anything from the recipe?

See above recepie :)

Would I add or subtract anything from the recipe next time?

Nope I would do it exactly the same :)

What recipes will be coming up soon?
(Not in any order - I just want to make them coz they look yum!)

Here is the receipe:

Chicken Tacos - but mine will probably end up being Burritos, as T loves Burritos more than Tacos :)
Hoisin Chicken

Vegetable, beef and barley soup
Chicken Teriyak
Cheesey pasta and beef casserole

Chicken and Spaghetti
Apple Butter
Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Chicken burrito Bowl
Meatloaf
Corn on the cob - it's not one of my favourite sides, but the Boys in this house LOVE corn!
Spaghetti Sauce
Butternut squash and coconut risotto - we are big pumpkin risotto eaters in this house so this will be a must try.
Asian chicken lettuce wraps - this one might be good when the weather gets warmer too :)
Beef Bourguignon
Honey Garlic Meatballs

Do you have any favourite recipes you think I should try?  Leave a comment for me if you do!

I'll probably add to this list as I go...I'm sure to find more I want to make! :)
Happy tummy makes a happy mummy ;P
Emma