Last Thanksgiving I decided I wanted to make the our Thanksgiving dinner simple. I wanted to actually enjoy the holiday visiting with our family and friends rather than working in the kitchen the entire time.
I got this awesome Crock-Pot Hook Up System. I absolutely love this thing! Each unit can be purchased separately and you can plug in as many as six units into just one outlet. The units push together side by side and connect each other. They come in different sizes, different colors and with different temperatures they make for super easy entertaining!
I got the double one quart unit (shown on the left), 2 of the two quart units (center) and one three quart unit (on the right). I use them often. You only have to turn on the units that you want to use (as each one has it's own on/off knob and adjustable heat settings). You can cook your entire meal right in these crocks and then turn them to the warm setting until you are ready to serve. Each unit came with it's own serving spoon and a spoon slot in the crock (so your lids sit on them tightly) while the spoon is in them.
I originally had one huge crock pot,that I found too heavy so I rarely used it because I didn't like cleaning the heavy beast. These unit being smaller are much lighter and easier to clean. Another great feature is that the units stack for easy storage. I'm surprised how many meals I've been able to make in them. Since buying these I've turned into a crock pot chef.
Last year I made a completely Paleo Thanksgiving in these Crocks.
For a healthy dessert I cut apple slices with my Apple Corer Peeler Slicer (that also Peels potatoes) and put them into a crock pot with cinnamon, honey and chopped pecans.
After a few hours the apples were tender, flavorful and oh so yummy! I've had my apple slicer for about 14 years and still use it all the time. They have made improvements on it (like adding a suction cup), but it is still the same amazing tool. It works great for peeling potatoes and for when I make homemade apple pie.
Diana
I got this awesome Crock-Pot Hook Up System. I absolutely love this thing! Each unit can be purchased separately and you can plug in as many as six units into just one outlet. The units push together side by side and connect each other. They come in different sizes, different colors and with different temperatures they make for super easy entertaining!
I got the double one quart unit (shown on the left), 2 of the two quart units (center) and one three quart unit (on the right). I use them often. You only have to turn on the units that you want to use (as each one has it's own on/off knob and adjustable heat settings). You can cook your entire meal right in these crocks and then turn them to the warm setting until you are ready to serve. Each unit came with it's own serving spoon and a spoon slot in the crock (so your lids sit on them tightly) while the spoon is in them.
I originally had one huge crock pot,that I found too heavy so I rarely used it because I didn't like cleaning the heavy beast. These unit being smaller are much lighter and easier to clean. Another great feature is that the units stack for easy storage. I'm surprised how many meals I've been able to make in them. Since buying these I've turned into a crock pot chef.
Last year I made a completely Paleo Thanksgiving in these Crocks.
I have made both seasoned turkey breasts and a full size chicken in the large crock. I'd never even tried sweet potatoes prior to getting these Crock-Pots and now I make sweet potato mash often! I also made Cranberry Pears in a crock (Recipe Here)
For a healthy dessert I cut apple slices with my Apple Corer Peeler Slicer (that also Peels potatoes) and put them into a crock pot with cinnamon, honey and chopped pecans. 
After a few hours the apples were tender, flavorful and oh so yummy! I've had my apple slicer for about 14 years and still use it all the time. They have made improvements on it (like adding a suction cup), but it is still the same amazing tool. It works great for peeling potatoes and for when I make homemade apple pie.
This year Thanksgiving will be a little more traditional. Everyone wants real mash potatoes and stuffing, but again I will be making several items for our dinner in this great Hook up System.
These little units are also great at Holiday parties for keeping h'orderves and appetizers warm. They'd make a great Christmas gift.
Time for some entertaining.
Blessings,
These little units are also great at Holiday parties for keeping h'orderves and appetizers warm. They'd make a great Christmas gift.
Time for some entertaining.
Blessings,
Diana
I loved this post and I hereby nominate you the 'Crockpot Queen.' You have really given me some great ideas today. Thanks and have a blessed day... :)
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