Today I’m announcing my “I’m Sick of Gray Skies and Cold Weather and Snow, So I Need Something Warm & Yummy to Comfort Me” slow-cooker recipe contest!
Recently the good folks at Calphalon gave me a brand spankin’ new, state of the art, 7-quart, digital slow-cooker ($150 value). Instead of keeping it for myself, I’ve decided I’ll share with one lucky reader!
As you may have gathered from the title of this contest, I’m beyond tired of this winter, and have a feeling that many of you feel the same. As we slowly inch our way toward spring, I desperately need something to preoccupy me so I won’t go insane counting the days and minutes until it’s here. What better to do that than food? In particular, some yummy new crock pot dishes!
So here’s how it’s gonna work~
What: All you have to do is give me a recipe. It can be an original, an adaptation, or you can just point me to a tried & true that someone else came up with. All that matters is that it’s good. Actually, beyond good. Like, the best ever slow-cooker recipe you’ve ever had!
Where: You can email it to me at betheats@gmail.com or if it’s online, just leave a link to the recipe in the comments section below. My team of experts (ok, so it’s really just a random group of co-workers, friends, and my husband) will narrow down the entries to the three they think sound the best, and then I’ll make them, eat them, and choose a winner!
When: You have one week to get me your recipe (Thursday, February 17th) and then I’ll take another week or so to test them before announcing the winner and sharing the recipe the week of February 28th.
Good luck! I can’t wait to see what deliciousness you have up your sleeves!
.
Note: Product will only be shipped within the continental United States.
Subscribe to RSS Feed
Subscribe via Email
Follow Me on Twitter
Be a Fan on Facebook
Jeff — February 10, 2011 @ 7:26 am
http://www.yumsugar.com/Savory-Blackberry-Recipe-Slow-Cooker-Pulled-Pork-Blackberries-10075001
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat — February 10, 2011 @ 7:58 am
I’m entering Grass-Fed Beef in Pomegranate Sauce created by one of my favorite bloggers, The Gluten-Free Goddess. http://bit.ly/N64WB My crockpot is 17 years old!
Antoinette Seminario-Skinner — February 10, 2011 @ 8:05 am
This is an old favorite, called Ropa Vieja, a Cuban dish. The instructions don’t say to put it in a crockpot but I always do. I usually have it with a side of rice, fried plantains and/or fried yuca. (Not deep fried…) Soooo yummy!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/simply-delicioso-with-ingrid-hoffmann/shredded-steak-with-peppers-onions-and-tomatoes-ropa-vieja-recipe/index.html
Susannah — February 10, 2011 @ 9:04 am
I’ve never had a slow cooker. :( I have always wanted one, though, especially after this nasty winter we are having! If I DID have a crockpot, I would make my chiropractor’s Buffalo Chili. It is the best chili recipe I have ever made. I like to add one can of refried beans and one can of black beans to thicken it up a bit. It’s really healthy, too!!
Here is the link…http://www.draxe.com/recipe/buffalo-chili/
Lizanne Tanaro — February 10, 2011 @ 9:14 am
Going to really have to come up with something good here. My crock pot/slow cooker wore itself out and have been putting off buying one. Off to do some research lol. Beth your blog is wonderful.
Beth replied: — February 10th, 2011 @ 9:17 am
Thanks Lizanne! (and good luck) ;-)
Danielle — February 10, 2011 @ 9:25 am
http://mostlyfoodandcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/11/doro-wot-soup.html
This is an amazing Ethiopian soup/stew. I forgot about this recipe until now – I may need to make it againthis week!
Danielle
Cool Springs Todd — February 10, 2011 @ 9:58 am
This tried and true Betty Crocker recipe for Cuban black beans and rice in a slow cooker is one of my favorites:
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/slow-cooker-cuban-black-beans-and-rice/fe8730af-a2e5-4fb6-b1b9-61f297aeb0bf
Smells good all day too!
Sarah — February 10, 2011 @ 10:21 am
Here is a link to my favorite crock pot soup. This stuff if even better the next day! Gina’s site if full of very good low-fat stuff.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/crock-pot-santa-fe-chicken-425-pts.html
Melinda — February 10, 2011 @ 3:08 pm
This recipe has nursed me through this dismal winter!
Melinda — February 10, 2011 @ 3:10 pm
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/283/Mediterranean-Chicken-With-Pep126245.shtml
Renee — February 10, 2011 @ 3:53 pm
Man this is a hard one considering the weather we’ve had here. BUT if we have to pick a fav, this would be mine: http://www.crock-pot.com/Recipe.aspx?rid=969 This is my first year to use a crock pot (had to borrow my MIL several times) and I’m addicted. I like to substitue the mango for peaches or pineapples too. Even if it doesn’t get chosen hope you’ll try it someday and blog bout it.
Taylor — February 10, 2011 @ 6:09 pm
Here’s a deeeeelicious dessert recipe for the slow cooker!
http://greensnchocolate.blogspot.com/2010/11/crock-pot-week-hot-fudge-peanut-butter.html
traciwilbur — February 10, 2011 @ 7:07 pm
This is one of my absolute faves. It’s an easy “comfort” meal plus fabulous when we have guests.
Curried Short Ribs from Cooking Light
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001879978
Mary Clare — February 11, 2011 @ 8:52 am
This Thai-Style Pork Stew from Cooking Light is a favorite of ours, especially since it’s different than most soups and roasts. I’ve added fresh green beans mid-way through, and they’re good in it as well. A squeeze of lime at the end is a must!
Mary Clare — February 11, 2011 @ 8:52 am
whoops — link didn’t show –
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000354826
Beth replied: — February 11th, 2011 @ 11:27 am
Sorry Mary Clare, you got caught up in the spam folder, but I rescued you! Sounds wonderful!!
Mary Clare — February 11, 2011 @ 8:53 am
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000354826
The squeeze of lime is a must!
AmandaP — February 11, 2011 @ 9:57 am
This is my recipe for vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie. Not only is it quick and easy, it’s also a great way to clean out the fridge/freezer of any extra veggies threatening to go bad.
http://dancingveggies.blogspot.com/2010/11/say-it-loud.html
ashleynashville3 — February 11, 2011 @ 12:41 pm
Beth, you must try this! http://smithfield.com/guest_blog/entry/the-great-pork-switch-out-philly-cheese-steak I am not even a big pork fan but I made it for me and 3 girlfriend’s and we loooved it. It’s a hot gooey, delicious mess. We added provolone cheese to ours, which definitely made it ridiculously good! It was a tad salty for me, so maybe add a touch more water?
*side note, my slow cooker has a 70′s brown flower motif and isnt even full size! haha! but i still fit that recipe in :-)
Lauren — February 11, 2011 @ 4:19 pm
from one of my favorite websites:
http://picky-palate.com/2009/09/03/steak-and-goat-cheese-quesadillas-with-corn-and-tomato-relish/
Jan — February 12, 2011 @ 5:55 pm
E-mailed recipe for Spiced Pot Roast with Major Grey’s Chutney, raisins, potatoes, carrots and onions. Don’t own a slow cooker, so hoping Beth can help with the cooking times.
Tweets that mention Eat. Drink. Smile. » Calphalon Slow-Cooker Recipe Contest! -- Topsy.com — February 13, 2011 @ 8:54 am
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Beth Sachan, Beth Sachan. Beth Sachan said: Loving all the recipe ideas I'm getting for this contest! Enter to win a @Calphalon slow cooker on my blog: http://bit.ly/hsPI52 [...]
Melanie — February 13, 2011 @ 11:33 pm
I just shared one of my all-time favorite crock pot recipes … Chicken, Chipotle & Sweet Potato Chili! It’s been time-tested and altered to (what I think is) perfection. A little spicy, a little sweet. Enjoy!
http://melanierainer.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/comfort-community-and-sweet-potato-chili/
Leah — February 15, 2011 @ 9:01 am
I just posted this today on my blog. It’s a mash-up recipe between jambalaya and red beans & rice. Although it sounds ordinary, it’s amazing! I’ve been craving it ever since I made it the first time. Hope you like it!
http://www.sohowsittaste.com/2011/02/slow-cooked-jambalaya-style-red-beans-rice.html
Lori — February 15, 2011 @ 7:56 pm
I’m with you–I was SO tired of the winter in Nashville that I decided to move to New Zealand for a year! (Ok, so that wasn’t the real reason, but it sure didn’t hurt! :-P)
My Chicken & Rice Crock Pot Stew is one of my favorite warm and savory dishes. It’s very basic, but incredibly delicious! http://www.laurelofleaves.com/2010/12/chicken-rice-crockpot-stew/
Beth replied: — February 15th, 2011 @ 8:23 pm
My husband and I often say we’re just going to up and take off somewhere exotic one day! Actually, maybe not even exotic, just somewhere WARM! ;-)
Ginger @ Crock Pot Recipe Exchange — February 16, 2011 @ 9:52 am
This seems to be a popular crock pot recipe with all my peeps right now http://crockpotrecipeexchange.blogspot.com/2010/10/slow-cooking-saturdays-recipe-swap-one.html It’s a simle “Sunday Dinner” of roasted chicken in baked potatoes…. ALL COOKED IN THE CROCK POT AT THE SAME TIME! I just have to throw a salad together and warm some biscuits or rolls… everyone thinks I’ve slaved for a couple of hours. I love the ease and simplicity of it (and it doesn’t hurt that it tastes good too :)
Alicia D — February 16, 2011 @ 10:04 am
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/08/crockpot-brown-sugar-chicken-recipe.html
I LOVE this recipe! It has that ability to have you finish dinner, put away the leftovers and then later on, you’ll get the random urge for a snack and want to dive into more of this chicken. DELIGHTFUL!
Paula — February 16, 2011 @ 10:13 am
I keep making pulled BBQ chicken. I just use chicken and a bottle of sauce
http://www.ehow.com/how_5222249_make-pulled-chicken-crock-pot.html
Bourbon Buzz — February 17, 2011 @ 2:10 pm
We love these Apple Pork Chops in the crock pot. I add a little bit of bourbon (ok, a healthy dose of bourbon) and serve them over a bed of white rice. Delicious! http://www.food.com/recipe/apple-pork-chops-in-the-crock-pot-396044
Tonya — February 17, 2011 @ 3:01 pm
This is a pretty basic Turkey Chili….but turned out so good. I focus on recipes that have great anti-inflammatory ingredients in them such as onions, cumin, paprika, and garlic. Hope you enjoy this :) Actually I am hoping you REALLY enjoy this because then I get a new crock pot…lol
http://happybodyhappylife.blogspot.com/2011/01/chili-con-carne.html
Joann Llamas — February 17, 2011 @ 6:11 pm
Best thing i have ever eaten!!!
http://www.baytownsaver.com/2010/05/dump-cake.html
Laura Clark — February 17, 2011 @ 8:34 pm
I emailed my favorite roast beef recipe which we make two meals from. Its very easy and so good! Slow cookers are a great time saver and roasts are just great in them.
Slow Cooker Thai-Style Peanut Pork | NashvilleBlogs.org — March 3, 2011 @ 5:01 am
[...] receiving over 50 entries in the Calphalon Slow Cooker Contest, I handed them over to my team of ‘judges’, who in turn chose what they thought sounded [...]
Curried Beef Short Ribs with Creamy Coconut Rice | NashvilleBlogs.org — March 8, 2011 @ 12:02 pm
[...] would be tragic if I didn’t give this dish some recognition. A contestant in my Calphalon Slow Cooker contest, it wasn’t the ultimate winner, but it was a very close second [...]