[Jamestown1630]

I wish you would give us just ONE crockpot recipe that doesn’t come out watered-down and flavorless.

I love the notion of ‘crockpot’ in theory; but the only thing I’ve had even mild success with is pulled-pork - which I’ve been told should never be done in a crock pot ;-)

-JT

[mylife]

Hey a 4.5 hour smoke at 200 deg works too but in the kitchen?

[kalee]

I like these two cookbooks for slow cookers.

The Southern Slow Cooker: Big Flavor, Low Fuss for Comfort Food Classics by Kendra Bailey Morris

The Southern Slow Cooker Bible : 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes by Tammy Algood

[Liz]

This watermelon gazpacho from a California wine country restaurant made is made in a
blender within minutes, elegantly served in a martini glass.

Watermelon Gazpacho

ING 1 large tomato, pureed 1/2 serrano chile 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp minced red onion 1/2 cucumber, seeded and minced 2 tbsp minced fresh dill, plus more for garnish Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

METHOD In a blender, puree the tomatoes, chile and 1/2 of the watermelon. Pour in the white balsamic vinegar and olive oil and pulse. Add the onion, cucumber and dill and season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Pour into chilled bowls and sprinkle with dill, feta, and remaining watermelon. Stir.