RECIPES: QUICK AND EASY

I bumped into my friend, Tom, today at a conference. Tom spoke the magic words when he said, "I think I am going to buy a crock pot." After finding out what he was looking for and going on a "slow cookin' tirade" for 15 minutes on the pros and cons of about 15 different crocks, I recommended that he buy the Hamilton Beach 33697 6 qt. Crock.

He then asked for some recipes. He said, "I'm lazy, make them easy." The King never backs down from a crock pot challenge. I told him that I would post three recipes with 4 ingredients or less. Here you go, Tom (and the hundreds of KoC followers)...

RECIPE: COUNTRY STYLE RIBS

1 package boneless country style ribs (2 lbs. +)

1 bottle BBQ Sauce (I like Barn Brew BBQ)

• combine ingredients in slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours
• ENJOY!

RECIPE: EASY BEEF ROAST

1 Beef Roast (4 lbs.)

1 can of stewed tomatoes

1 package of dry onion soup mix

• place roast in slow cooker
• pour tomatoes over beef
• cover with soup mix
• cook on LOW for 8 hours
• ENJOY!

RECIPE: Ham and Potatoes

Boneless ham (3 lbs.)

8 red bliss potatoes, halved

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tsp. dry mustard

• place potatoes in slow cooker
• place ham on potatoes
• crumble brown sugar on ham and sprinkle mustard
• cook on LOW for 10 hours (or until potatoes are tender)
• ENJOY!