tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post115096382358243715..comments2024-03-28T00:15:12.461-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: CrockPot Honey Lentils RecipeStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-19317873855202820202016-03-18T16:36:36.094-07:002016-03-18T16:36:36.094-07:00What can I use to substitute garbanzo beans? I lov...What can I use to substitute garbanzo beans? I love them but the Mr can't stand them (unless it's hummus). I'm trying to change our diet a little at a time so he, I mean we (haha) can be healthier.<br />Thanks!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693848479672365923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-80121877948405376622014-01-18T19:49:41.739-08:002014-01-18T19:49:41.739-08:00I've made this for my family so many times. My...I've made this for my family so many times. My youngest just turned one so this will be his intro to honey -- I hope he likes it as much as the rest of us!<br />I often add chopped cooked ham instead of chickpeas, it works beautifully!nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030708044349327413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-84223172239966782302013-12-04T09:36:46.959-08:002013-12-04T09:36:46.959-08:00I make this for potluck lunches at the office all ...I make this for potluck lunches at the office all the time - I get everything ready the night before and then just plug it in at work the next morning. So great.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10590202811330666408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-55184957133036532872013-05-27T17:16:09.945-07:002013-05-27T17:16:09.945-07:00I loved this. I added green and red peppers, and z...I loved this. I added green and red peppers, and zucchini that were left over from kabobs the night before (they were still raw). I used a local honey. I doubled the recipe but had only one can of garbanzo beans and I didn't have any mustard at all. I forgot the bay leaf. I served it o er brown rice and it was super yummy. It was slightly sweet. I was afraid it would be too sweet but it wasnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-67908543794760831872012-11-27T20:58:56.966-08:002012-11-27T20:58:56.966-08:00This was really yummy. It's a staple in our h...This was really yummy. It's a staple in our house now. I also took all the prepped ingredients to work and started the crockpot up first thing in the morning, for a potluck. It worked great!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10590202811330666408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-10521055055655174892012-01-28T08:06:48.061-08:002012-01-28T08:06:48.061-08:00Hi Turner, it's the cream cheese and the honey...Hi Turner, it's the cream cheese and the honey. although the bees aren't harmed in the honey process (although I do have visions of squeezing bees for honey in my head right now...) it's still technically an animal by-product, which requires strict vegans to steer clear.Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-76616259450828176642012-01-28T07:24:04.459-08:002012-01-28T07:24:04.459-08:00coming to this recipe via an earlier referent: why...coming to this recipe via an earlier referent: why is this vegetarian and not vegan? I'm not complaining or insulting folks who are vegan or vegetarian- I'm just trying to understand the differentiation. I THINK it's about the honey- but one does not harm honeybees by harvesting honey. <br />Trust me on that one, I've been an amateur/apprentice beekeeper.Nathaniel Pevenseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236279488355948906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-42918388636786249652011-07-27T13:43:02.672-07:002011-07-27T13:43:02.672-07:00Does this recipe freeze well? It sounds good!Does this recipe freeze well? It sounds good!Sandinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-9396180241742983792011-06-09T06:36:02.190-07:002011-06-09T06:36:02.190-07:00When I moved from Michigan to Dallas, I really mis...When I moved from Michigan to Dallas, I really missed Trader Joe's, too. (So happy to hear they are coming to Texas ... will have to check to see if the dare to enter Whole Foods hometown, since I'm now in Austin ;-) <br /><br />I tried this recipe earlier in the week, using Agave instead of Honey. The result was still lovely. I often make Mujadra (with lentils and bulghur) and this sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13408822963659450038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-85671657439353826862011-06-08T14:39:49.569-07:002011-06-08T14:39:49.569-07:00I made the lentils today, and added some beef brot...I made the lentils today, and added some beef broth, 2 bags of baby spinach, and a package of chopped mushroms. Winner, winner, lentil dinner!Joynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-32950132417577913362011-05-24T15:15:28.525-07:002011-05-24T15:15:28.525-07:00Thanks for all the great ideas! Haven't actua...Thanks for all the great ideas! Haven't actually tried any of them yet, but hope to do so soon. And you can continue to flaunt your access to Trader Joe's, as Dallas should be getting a couple within the year....YAY!!!<br />This transplanted Michigander will be happier now. :)Texas Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-86244527759779611562011-02-28T09:32:37.609-08:002011-02-28T09:32:37.609-08:00This is one of my favorite recipes. I must admit, ...This is one of my favorite recipes. I must admit, it does have a different/weird taste but it so grows on you. I now add chili flakes to balance with the sweet of the honey. Right now its cooking away in my crockpot with some kale!<br /><br />I love how I had everything I needed at home for this oneUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383982962870241815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-83426223225180313182010-12-27T15:47:56.197-08:002010-12-27T15:47:56.197-08:00This looks delicious! Do you think I could somehow...This looks delicious! Do you think I could somehow make it with chicken? I have chicken cutlets that I can cut up and put in, but I don't know if I'd put them in early or late in the process. I'm very new to the slow cooker, but I tried your teriyaki chicken recipe and loved it!Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-83393673337221274722010-09-01T16:14:29.289-07:002010-09-01T16:14:29.289-07:00I made this for dinner tonight and I admit that I ...I made this for dinner tonight and I admit that I had my doubts but I had a bag of lentils that I wanted to use...so...my verdict: Surprisingly Tasty! My toddler loved it too, but my 5 year old wouldn't even try one bite (he's a toot). I will certainly be making this again!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08634885711864748059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-19277462530168304592010-04-22T07:46:08.429-07:002010-04-22T07:46:08.429-07:00Hi there! No need to add more liquid. The cooking ...Hi there! No need to add more liquid. The cooking time will be shorter, so I'd recommend not venturing too far away after 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.<br /><br />oxo stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-79030411369697722972010-04-22T07:31:01.313-07:002010-04-22T07:31:01.313-07:00I saw that you made it in a 4 qt crockpot-- mine i...I saw that you made it in a 4 qt crockpot-- mine is bigger then that (I think 6). Will this mean there will be a shorter cooking time? Should I use more liquid? So many questions...NewtoCrocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-51997500570640378892010-01-10T22:05:30.989-08:002010-01-10T22:05:30.989-08:00I just got a Crock-Pot for Christmas, and while I&...I just got a Crock-Pot for Christmas, and while I've already made a couple of soups in it, this is the first actual recipe I've tried. I had everything in the house except the garbanzos, so instead I just added more lentils and water. It turned out wonderfully and is definitely something that will enter the regular meal rotation. Aside from the taste, I couldn't be happier that it is Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482831825134309977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-30365529455858880342010-01-04T16:13:57.907-08:002010-01-04T16:13:57.907-08:00I just made this and it was absolutely delicious. ...I just made this and it was absolutely delicious. I added crushed garlic in place of the onion -- and it was great. I will definitely make it again. Thanks for the recipe.Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-36145311059837135532009-12-14T14:38:20.708-08:002009-12-14T14:38:20.708-08:00This receipe is wonderful and smells so good rehea...This receipe is wonderful and smells so good reheated I had several coworkers ask for the recipe. I made aborrio rice to eat with it and it was wonderful. Makes alot for 2 of us - next time I'll see how well it will freeze since it made about 2 nights worth of dinners and about 4 lunches from 1 batch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-41520821762454439792009-11-01T15:26:31.933-08:002009-11-01T15:26:31.933-08:00Wow. This is a great recipe! I added a bit of ex...Wow. This is a great recipe! I added a bit of extra soy sauce and some spicy garlic sauce to kick it up a bit. Thanks for another crock pot winner!Sicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-74569162312413661892009-04-25T08:26:00.000-07:002009-04-25T08:26:00.000-07:00I made this and rinsed the lentils well, but it st...I made this and rinsed the lentils well, but it still had that dirty twang to it. I'll try the lemon juice trick next time.<br /><br />I ended up eating them cold over salad with dressing, and that covered the dirty taste. Other than that, I liked the flavor!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-42313484804217335212009-04-11T16:48:00.000-07:002009-04-11T16:48:00.000-07:00We all LOVED this one...definitely a keeper..We all LOVED this one...definitely a keeper..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-11597340645616476182009-02-25T06:57:00.000-08:002009-02-25T06:57:00.000-08:00I've been wanting to try this recipe for awhile an...I've been wanting to try this recipe for awhile and finally did last night. I'm not a huge lentil lover, but my husband is. I LOVED these!! I kept sneaking bites while it was cooking and couldn't get enough. Thanks for a fantastic recipe that makes everyone in this household happy!!Allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671164238790119484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-61001873444263869282009-01-19T09:50:00.000-08:002009-01-19T09:50:00.000-08:00I tried this recipe 2 nights ago. I didn't have a...I tried this recipe 2 nights ago. I didn't have any dry mustard but it was still good.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125215805633132663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-535674614683702422009-01-17T10:12:00.000-08:002009-01-17T10:12:00.000-08:00I had never cooked with lentils before I saw this ...I had never cooked with lentils before I saw this recipe. I just happened to have bought a bag at the store. This was really good, but I put a spin on it. I added a whole chicken. It was really yummy!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com