Cook it and forget about it...

I don't know about you, but life as a busy mom sometimes keeps me from actually preparing a proper meal... corn dogs in the microwave, or chicken nuggets, pb&j, are always quick and well loved by the kids, but come on, do you really want to eat that EVERY day for EVERY meal?  Of course the kids would answer yes if I let them, but honestly, do you want them eating it all the time?  I know that between running my kids to and from school, work, house keeping, church responsibilities and outside activities, it doesn't leave a lot of time for creative cooking, or even for making dinner for that matter.  Sometimes its nice to just throw everything in a crockpot and forget about it, until the deliciously tantalizing smells fill the air, and your mouth begins to water as you wonder how long you have to wait until it's ready!  So for this section, I've decided to add some of my favorite, simple crockpot recipes for those of you who like to cook it and forget about it.  Hope you enjoy!

Jen's BBQ Crockpot Chicken:

1-2 pkgs of chicken, boneless skinless (you choose the cut, I like thighs, more flavor in my opinion)
1 bottle honey bbq sauce
1 medium onion chopped
1 can cola

Prep:

Throw all ingredients into a crockpot.  Cook on low for 8-10 hours.  Serve over rice or on it's own with warm corn bread.

Savory Chicken:

1-2 pkgs bone-in chicken thighs skinless
1 pkg spaghetti sauce mix
1 can diced tomatoes
1 large can sliced black olives
red wine

Prep:

Layer chicken on the bottom of the crockpot.  Sprinkle package of spaghetti sauce mix over the chicken.  Pour in the entire contents of the diced tomatoes, juices and all.  Fill diced tomato can with red wine and pour over chicken.  Drain olives and add to crockpot.  Cook on low for 8-10 hours.  To thicken sauce:  combine 3 TBS cornstarch with 3 Tbs of cold water, mix until completely dissolved, pour into crockpot and stir until sauce is thickened to desired consistency.  Serve over rice or rotelle noodles.

Burgundy Beef:

1 -  2-3lb Beef roast
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 pkg onion soup mix
2 cans baby potatoes
red wine

Prep:

Place potatoes on bottom of crockpot, top with beef.  Sprinkle onion soup mix over all ingredients, pour in mushroom soup.  Fill can of mushroom soup with red wine and pour over ingredients.  Cook on low for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally.  To thicken sauce follow above method.  Serve with fresh french bread.  Yum!