101 Super Easy Slow Cooker Recipes {A Review and Giveaway}

I'm so excited to be back with another terrific cookbook from my good friends at Gooseberry Patch. I know how many of you share my love for all things GP, and I also know how many of you are always looking for tasty slow cooker meals. Well, folks, welcome to the best of both worlds. That's right, their latest cookbook is jammed packed with yummy, slow cooker dishes your family is cooking to love!

I've got your attention now, don't I? From appetizers, to mains, to sides and desserts, this latest gem from Gooseberry Patch has ideas for every meal of the day. And probably a couple you would have never thought of. For example, how about cake in your slow cooker? Yep, it's in there. And one of my favorite parts is how they broke this one up. Instead of categories according to the recipes, they used time instead. So you know exactly the block of time you're looking at when pick one out. 

The first recipe I am sharing is something I've wanted to make for a long time...cabbage rolls. But to be honest, they intimated the bee-geezus out of me. Hence why I've served my Cabbage Roll Casserole to my family for years. Same flavors, less scary. But I had never seen a slow cooker version, until now. Right away, the intimidation factor went down and I knew I could do this one!

My husband's mother used to make these a lot when he was growing up, (the old fashioned way of course) so he was excited to see a blast from the past on our dinner table. They were simple to make, cooked all day while I went about my business and were a scrumptious supper waiting on me when I was ready. True comfort food with very little effort on my part; and absolutely nothing to be scared of.

So if you're looking to add some new slow cooked flair to your menu plans, be sure to check Gooseberry Patch's newest creation out today....maybe by winning a copy! That's right, they gave me an extra one for one lucky EMM reader. Just be sure to scroll down under the recipe for your chance to win! Oh, and if you do get a chance to take a gander, be sure to drop by Page 100  for a fantastic Split Pea Soup recipe...you might just recognize the author!

Mom's Classic Cabbage Rolls
Submitted by Dixie Dill Elkland, MO Found on Page 21

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

1/2 c. instant rice, uncooked

1 egg
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 onion, diced
12-14 cabbage leaves

Tomato Sauce:

2 ( 8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

Juice of 2 lemons

3 TBS flour

1/2 c. sugar

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for tomato sauce and mix well. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together uncooked beef and remaining ingredients except cabbage leaves. Set aside. Drop cabbage leaves into boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until pliable. Drain. Place 1/4 cup beef mixture in the center of each leaf. Fold in sides and roll up. Set aside. Pour half the tomato sauce into slow cooker. Add cabbage rolls. Pour remaining sauce over top. Cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours. *NOTE* Shown here garnished with dried parsley.

 

********Giveaway********

Rules:

1. This contest is open to US Residents 18 and older ONLY.

2. The winner will be chosen by Random.org 

3. The winner will be notified by email and Facebook. He/she will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. 

4. When leaving comments for entries, they MUST BE SEPARATE ones AND include an email address so it's easy for me to find the winner. If entries are together, it will only count as (1) and if no email, entry will not be considered.

5. If any of the extra entries are items you are already doing, please just remind me!

6. Contest Ends: May 15, 2014

(1) Lucky Winner will receive:
(1) copy of

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1. Leave a comment telling me your favorite slow cooker meal.

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GOOD LUCK!

Disclaimer: I was given a free cookbook and one to give away to a fan for this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.