Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Crockpot Cookbook Giveaway



To say I'm excited about this giveaway would be an understatement. Have you ever visited A Year of Slow Cooking?

Stephanie O'Dea began this blog to capture her year of using her crockpot to cook meals for her family.

During that year, I visited her blog regularly and used several of her recipes. Now, Stephanie has a cookbook called Make It Fast, Cook It Slow (this link is Stephanie's Amazon affiliate link, not mine).

I received a copy of the cookbook to review. Here are a few of the many reasons this is a must have for your own collection:

1. Her recipes are easy to make
2. Her recipes create affordable meals for families
3. Her cookbook has everything from breakfast to desserts

I look forward to trying many more of Stephanie's recipes.

I have one copy of Make It Fast, Cook It Slow to give away to one lucky reader. You have several options to enter:

1. Visit A Year of Slow Cooking and then come back here and tell me what recipe you'd like to try for your family. (this is your MANDATORY entry).

2. Subscribe to A Year of Slow Cooking and come back here and let me know you've subscribed.

3. Blog about this giveaway and post a comment with the blog post URL.

4. Become my friend on Facebook, or tell me that we're already friends.
http://profile.to/audreyokaneko/


5. Subscribe to my blog via email. You can do this right on my sidebar.

This contest is open to U.S. residents only and will end at 11:59 p.m. pacific time on 2-28-10.

I was given one copy of Make It Fast, Cook It Slow for my personal review and was given a 2nd copy to give away. I received no other compensation for providing my review and offering this give away.

Audrey :)

193 comments:

Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

I love my crockpot and I love cook books so perfect!! I think I will try the Chicken Enchilada Chili form her 1/21 post..yumm!

Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

I subscribed via RSS feed

Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

Sent FB request :)

chk2chk said...

I found Stephanie's blog via my friend Carol's blog and am so excited to try many of her recipes! One that comes to mind that I'm definitely going to try is her Fish Chowder. I have subscribed to Stephanie's blog and as soon as I post this I'm going to friend you on facebook. Please enter me in your contest!!
Thanks so much ~ Gayle

Frances said...

I LOVE Stephanie's site and visit it often. I have tried many of her recipes and my family's favorite so far is Super Easy Crockpot Lasagne! Who knew you could make lasagne in a crockpot? It is amazing and easy!

Great giveaway!

Amy's Stocking Stuffers said...

This is a terrific giveaway! I would like to try her vegan Sweet Potato Chili. I'm always looking for new ways to add veggies and reduce meat in our diets. And I LOVE using my slow cooker!

My e-mail is stockingstufferaday at gmail dot com. Thanks!

Amy's Stocking Stuffers said...

I just subscribed to A Year of Slow Cooking via my Google Reader. (Thanks for pointing me to her blog, by the way -- I can't wait to go browsing!)


My e-mail is stockingstufferaday at gmail dot com. Thanks!

Amy's Stocking Stuffers said...

I just subscribed to your blog via e-mail (stockingstufferaday at gmail dot com). Thanks!

candace said...

yum! The Chicken Enchilada chili looks good!

Money Saving Maine-iac said...

I want to try here Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe!

Money Saving Maine-iac said...

I want to try here Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe!

wildcat32 said...

I would love to try the Bacon and Cheese Chicken.
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Amber said...

I would love to try the Ultimate Breakfast Casserole!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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sue14625 said...

i would love to try the Cioppino looks so good

Blooberry56 said...

I LOVE slowcooking. And it's funny, i pulled it out this morning to make coq au vin! So that is a recipe i'm DEF going to try...tonight!

Thanks! Lauren - blooberry56@hotmail.com

Blooberry56 said...

I subscribe to Slow Cookers email updates!

Thanks! Lauren - blooberry56@hotmail.com

Andria said...

I would love to try the crockpot lobster bisque

Blooberry56 said...

New FB follower here!

Thanks! Lauren - blooberry56@hotmail.com

deb c said...

The chicken enchilada chili sounds and looks really good. I have a crock pot but no recipes other than pulled pork barbeque. This book would be a big help.
missdeb1@earthlink.net

Mari said...

I'd try the chicken with apricots recipe.

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katidyd said...

Ooh, the sweet potato chili looks delicious!!
katidyd at hotmail dot com

Mary said...

I'd love to try the Baked Bean soup. I love using my slow cooker!

mamie316(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Betty said...

I am going to try the Sweet Mustard Roast Beef in my Slow Cooker for dinner tonight. Great giveaway.

Stacy said...

We just moved into a house with a big apple tree. I'd love to try her Apple Butter recipe in the fall.

Stacy said...

I listed your giveaway on my sidebar at www.recipesformoms.com.

RR said...

I'd like to try the chipotle chicken. Yum!

debsweeps4 said...

I'd like to try the Slow Cooker Ultimate Breakfast Casserole. debsweeps4@yahoo.com

Heather said...

I want to try the chicken noodle soup! http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2009/05/old-fashioned-chicken-noodle-soup.html

Peggy Damon said...

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/06/crockpot-coconut-cake-recipe.html

awesome site!!!

2B4U said...

Slow Cooker Chicken with Apricots and Dates Recipe is something my family will love!

Peggy Damon said...

subscribe to her blog as well!

Southern Girl said...

Ooo, I've wanted to get this book for quite awhile! I think I'd have to try Indian Spiced Lentils with Chicken -- love all that stuff!

Southern Girl said...

I'm subscribed to the slow cooking blog!

Peggy Damon said...

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978052783

Posted about your contest!!!

Ellen C. said...

I'd like to try the creamy corn and spinach enchiladas. Thanks for the chance.

sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

Nancy said...

I recently pulled my crockpot out of the back of the pantry and decided it was time to start using it more. I just bookmarked Stephanie's website to get some new recipes. I am going to try the Mashed Potatoes with cream cheese and sour cream. They sound good!

Nancy said...

I just subscribed via RSS feed.

Kathy Rambousek said...

Wow - I only think of roasts, stews, and soups in a crockpot. I found a yummy breakfast recipe to try too - FrenchToast Bake

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Kathy Rambousek said...

I subscribed to Slowcooking w/Google Reader

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Kathy Rambousek said...

Facebook friend
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Kathy Rambousek said...

Email subscriber

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Marsha Cooper said...

I subscribed to your blog via email
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Marsha Cooper said...

I want to try the Slow Cooker Ultimate Breakfast Casserole!!!!

Marsha Cooper said...

I sent a friend request with facebook

Marsha Cooper said...

I subscribed to a year of slow cooking via google

EDRing said...

I would love to try the Crockpot Roast Beef recipe.

Ellen
eering99@hotmail.com

EDRing said...

I subscribed to her e mail.

Ellen
eering99@hotmail.com

EDRing said...

I subscribed to your e mail.

Ellen
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Unknown said...

wow so many great recipies, but for starters I would have to pick the Chicken Enchilada Chili, it just sounds warm andyummy

Unknown said...

I subscribed to A Year of Slow Cooking

true said...

crockpot black pea soup looked great.

Unknown said...

friend requested you thru FB

Unknown said...

I subscribed to your blog thru my rss reader, not sure how to do it by email directly

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Marianna said...

I'd like to try the Crockpot Rotisserie Style Chicken recipe from 10/21/08

Marianna said...

I subscribed!

Unknown said...

Peanut Butter Brownies in the Crockpot sounds interesting!

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Mnewton1985 said...

I'd love to try the Ultimate Breakfast Casserole. Yum!

mnewton1985@aol.com

sksweeps said...

I'd love to try the Chinese Lemon Chicken Crockpot Recipe - I adore Lemon chicken and this sounds fabulous and easy!

silentwarrior said...

I signed up for both blogs, nice places to come to. Just received a crock pot. I want to try all the recipes especially enchilada chili.

SueZH said...

I would like to try the sweet mustard roast.

Karen P said...

I love tortilla soup so I want to try CrockPot Tortilla Soup Recipe

Penelope said...

I'd love to try the chicken enchilada chili...sounds like something that would warm me up this time of year...I love crockpots! I use mine all the time.

penelopesoasis at yahoo dot com

PS I love your pretty blog look

Anonymous said...

The Peanut Butter Brownies sound good!

Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com

Jenny said...

I'd like to try the Cheeseburger soup!

Karen A said...

I'd like to try the Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Lasagna.
mojitosmommy@gmail.com

sphinx63 said...

I'd like to try the Bacon and Cheese Chicken. Looks yummy!

sphinxcw at aol dot com

Charlotte Prescott said...

Stephanie's crockpot blog is one of my very favorites, ever. I've used her techniques and recipes for what seems like forever. The knowledge I've gleaned from her posts came in handy when I became quite ill, and had to teach my husband how to make dinner in ten minutes or less. Bonus: she's funny, too!

DuMei said...

I want to try making the bacon wrapped cornish game hens- yummy
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DuMei said...

I subscribed to A Year of Slow Cooking
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Amy L said...

I'd like to try the CrockPot Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Sounds yummy!

Amy L said...

I subscribed to A Year of Crockpotting in Google Reader.

Briana "Symmie" Simmons said...

I would love to try the Black eyed pea soup!

Andrea said...

I think we would like the Sausage and Vegetable Medley
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Susan said...

I'd like to try the black eyed pea soup!

snkjohnson at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I am so over buying greek yogurt...I have no budget for it...so I have accepted that I will buy yogurt on sale---NO MORE NO MORE...I will be trying the slow cooker yogurt recipe...I already can envision an need for a second crock pot...which I was thinking about but I only use it two times a week...this book would get me moving to multi tasking my cooking... as there is never enough time in the day and my husband is tired of stew...which is all I really can make in the slow cooker. FREAKIN EXCITED TO TRY THIS RECIPE...HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN...

Alicia said...

Crockpot Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese & Sour Cream

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

bloggyig at gmail dot com

FIBERONE said...

I would like to try the Taco Soup. I have had taco soup and I thought it was good.

Sweetpeas said...

The Breakfast potatoes & sausage sound yummy!

Sweetpeas said...

I subscribe to her site!

Amy said...

I would love to try the Barbecued Chicken and Cornbread Casserole posted on 8-22-08.


amysweeps [at] gmail [dot] com

Amy said...

I subscribe to a Year of Slow Cooking via email.

amysweeps [at] gmail [dot] com

Amy said...

I added you as a friend on Facebook (Amy M--e)

amysweeps [at] gmail [dot] com

Amy said...

I subscribed to your blog via email.

amysweeps [at] gmail [dot] com

Sue D said...

I would like to try the recipe for Slow Cooker Taco Dip. This would be so convenient to make this in a crock pot for parties.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Christina said...

this looks sooo good!

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/12/crockpot-chicken-and-dumplings-soup.html

Christina said...

I subscribe to A Year of Slow Cooking via email

Christina said...

email subscriber to your blog

Julie said...

I would like to try the French Onion Soup-

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Julie said...

email subscriber

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Julie said...

email subscriber to Stephanie's site

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Sue D said...

I subscribed to A Year of Slow Cooking--thanks for introducing me to this website.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Carol W. said...

I'd like to try Pomegranate Beef.

wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

Carol W. said...

I subscribe to Year of Slow Cooking newsletter.

wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

Carol W. said...

I subscribe to this blog by email.

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CinnamonLaine said...

What a fun giveaway! Since I just got a new crockpot and my son is really into chicken chili, I'd like to try the chicken enchilada chili.

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the Super Simple Cranberry Roast (Beef or Pork) Slow cooker recipe.

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

Um Omer said...

I LOVE slowcooking

hope 2 win

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Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

I think the green pepper chicken recipe sounds awesome!
kkondek at gmail.com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

I subscribed via reader to A Year of Slow Cooking
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Elaine said...

I'd love to try the crockpot lobster bique!

elainehearn@live.com
clothedmuch.blogspot.com

Colengal said...

The Baked Potato Soup looks really good

Kristin said...

The tortilla soup sounds good.

Sue said...

Crockpot Coconut Cake~ Thanks for the giveaway.

s.mickelson at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Chicken and Sweet potato southwestern stew!

Anonymous said...

I subscribe via email!

Mia J. said...

I would like to try the barbecued pulled pork. That sounds delicious.

Pat said...

I'd like to try the Crockpot Applesauce.
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Bombtastic Belle said...

I'd make the taco dip recipe,it sounds soooo good
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Unknown said...

the slow cooker mexican breakfast casserole looks amazing!

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Faither said...

The taco soup recipe looks good.

Jen V said...

I would love to try her slow cooker taco dip recipe.
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Jen V said...

I subscribe to Stephanie's blog through email.
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Jen V said...

blogged
http://greatbloggiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-giveaway-roundup-22310.html
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Jen V said...

sent a friend request on facebook.
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Little Lizard King said...

My daughter would love the sweet potato chili.

Merrie L. said...

I'd like to try the Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe.

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Merrie L. said...

I subscribe to A Year of Slow Cooking.

lockwoodmerrie@yahoo.com

Merrie L. said...

I requested to be a friend on Facebook.

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Heavenly Savings said...

I would love to try the chicken chili!
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Heavenly Savings said...

E-mail subscriber to A Year of Slow Cooking
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Heavenly Savings said...

facebook fan
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Heavenly Savings said...

E-mail subscriber
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For Their Future said...

I would love to try the Tamales in a crock pot!

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For Their Future said...

I Subscribe to A Year of Slow Cooking!

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For Their Future said...

Sent facebook request!

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For Their Future said...

I subscribe to your blog by email

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Cindy said...

I want to try the turky tetrazzini. Thanks for the giveawawy.

Tammy said...

I love Stephanie's site I have used it often since I stumbled on it over a year ago. Our most very favorite dish is her Bacon and Cheese Chicken Recipe - my family asks for it allllll the time!!

Winning Readings said...

I need some motivation to use my crockpot more, and I think this book would do it! I want to try Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe.

We posted about this giveaway at Winning Readings:http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2010/02/make-it-fast-cook-it-slow.html

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Tracysweetangl said...

The Chicken Enchilada Chill looks yummy! Thanks for the chance.

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OwlStew said...

will try the ultimate breakfast casserole. yum.

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Unknown said...

The Ultimate Breakfast Casserole. I've never thought to do breakfast in the cockpot! (I'm just now seeing that the person above me also said that.) I also saw a good recipe for Taco Dip.

Wendy
ebeandebe at gmail dot com

Mel said...

Actually, the most recent recipe she's posted sounds great! I KNOW my hubby would love the pork carnitas!
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Mel said...

I now follow A Year of Slow Cooking with Google Reader!
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gracey said...

Just subscribed to a Year of Slow Cooking. Thank you.

apple blossom said...

I'd love to try the Little Dipper Pizza Fondue Recipe

Thanks for the giveaway.

apple blossom said...

I'm a subscriber

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apple blossom said...

Subscribed to A Year slow cooking

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schmoopy said...

I subscribed to A Year of Slow Cooking.

schmoopy said...

I would cook the Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake Recipe...yuuummmmm!

Benita said...

I'd like to try the Chicken with Apricots and Dates.

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Benita said...

I just subscribed to Slow Cooking via email.

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Benita said...

I subscribed to your blog via email.

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Annette McCormick said...

I would like to try the Orange chicken.

Kimberly said...

I would like to try the Ultimate Breakfast Casserole Recipe. It is unlike anything I've used the slowcooker for in the past.
kirbycolby at gmail dot com

Jess said...

I would love to make the Chicken Enchilada Chili...I think my husband would love it.

jessicap067@gmail.com

Linda said...

I would like to try the quinoa casserole.

Nickolay said...

I would love to try the Slow Cooker Carnitas


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Nickolay said...

subscriber

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Carol M said...

I would like to try the Rice Pudding.
It looks good!
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Carol M said...

I subscribed to A Year of Slow Cooking.
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Carol M said...

I subscribed to your blog.
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Molly C. said...

the Fudge Pudding Cake looks yummy!

Molly C. said...

I'm a follower on google friends.

mindy said...

sweet potato chili thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net

fancyfeet48 said...

I would love to win this thanks for the chance fancyfeet45@earthlink.net

Anonymous said...

I'd like to make the taco dip recipe.
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Unknown said...

I am going to try the Slow Cooker Taco Dip Recipe!

Anonymous said...

I'd like to try CrockPot Peanut Clusters
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Anonymous said...

I subscribe to A Year of Slow Cooking blog's newsletter by e-mail
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Anonymous said...

I am already your friend on Facebook
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Anonymous said...

I subscribe to your blog's newsletter by e-mail
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jandsfox_143 said...

I would love to try sweet potatoe chili.
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Melanie Montgomery said...

I'd love to make Sweet Mustard Roast!


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nicki72182 said...

Thanks for the giveaway. I'm always looking for new recipes to use my slow cooker for. I would love to try her 20 to 40 clove garlic chicken recipe.

skipthelaundry said...

Would like to try the simple slow cooker shredded chicken since we eat chicken like every day.
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skipthelaundry said...

subscribed to A Year of Slow Cooking at skipthelaundry@zoominternet.net

skipthelaundry said...

Added you as a friend on facebook
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Subscribed to your emails at skipthelaundry@zoominternet.net

yyeres said...

I would like to try the French Onion Soup. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com

Diana D said...

Spaghetti sauce would be nice to try. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

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Lisa R said...

The slow cooker taco dip looks great for when my son has his friends come over on the weekend and i don't have to worry about him using the stove when I am asleep

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CTgirl said...

Wow - that chicken enchilada chili looks awesome!

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wmmahaney said...

I would love to try the Asian Shredded Beef.
wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net

wmmahaney said...

I've been a subscriber of A Year of Slow Cooking for some time. Love her blog. :-)
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Unknown said...

I would love to make the Ultimate Breakfast Casserole. Thanks.

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Brooke said...

Tons of her recipes sound great and look yummy.... I would start with the Pesto Chicken and Sweet Potatoes layered dinner... weeshenanigans (At) gmail (dot) com

Hotsnotty2 said...

I would love to try the Chicken with apricots and dates recipe, thanks!

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saturdaynightfever said...

Bacon an Cheese Chicken!

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Pamela S said...

I'd love to try the Slow Cooker Beef Bourgignon. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pamela S said...

I subscribed to AYOSC
Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Unknown said...

I'd try the crock pot granola recipe.
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Unknown said...

I'd like to try the Sweet Mustard Roast (beef or pork) Recipe. garrettsambo@aol.com

Kathy P said...

id love to try the CrockPot Fish Chowder Recipe

Kathy P said...

friend on facebook kathylpease

Bakersdozen said...

I would love to try the chicken enchilada chil. I even bookmarked it. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Betty C said...

I want to try the Slow Cooker Asian Shredded Beef Recipe. It looks like a dish we would really like.

Betty C said...

I subscribed to A Year of Slow Cooking.

Betty C said...

I'm a subscriber.

Betty C said...

Sent a Facebook friend request.

/\Heather/\ said...

I want to try the Blueberry Coffee Cake Slow Cooker Recipe!