tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post3662426736074539596..comments2024-03-12T00:27:31.877-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: CrockPot Green Bean CasseroleStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-8123763463793149832010-11-27T11:23:21.502-08:002010-11-27T11:23:21.502-08:00There's no need to COOK green bean casserole, ...There's no need to COOK green bean casserole, ya just heat it up if using caned beans and that's why I goona use a crock pot next time, just to keep it warm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-67515038011010990242010-11-25T16:57:38.395-08:002010-11-25T16:57:38.395-08:00I didn't want to use the canned cream soup, bu...I didn't want to use the canned cream soup, but didn't have time to make it from scratch either, plus my older son has declared himself to be dairy-free. I found the tastiest organic dairy-free (and gluten free) Creamy Portabello soup! I used half the box in a different slow cooker recipe, froze the rest and used it today. The green beans were yummy! Thanks again for all these wonderful bostonredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970050506013481341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-49745974819436650012010-11-24T09:27:37.850-08:002010-11-24T09:27:37.850-08:00There is a reason I home can everything. I love h...There is a reason I home can everything. I love home canned, or fresh...even frozen is better that store bought canned. It just tastes better, and to be honest I don't really want to know what all happens in those factories that process our food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-8685785215260330282010-11-19T14:42:25.007-08:002010-11-19T14:42:25.007-08:00It's not a silly question! I've done it. I...It's not a silly question! I've done it. I think the manufacturer doesn't recommend it, so the best thing to do is to put an ovensafe dish into your crock (pyrex, corningware) then pull it out and broil.<br />or, scoop the cooked food from the crock into the oven safe dish after cooking and then broil.<br /><br />does that help a bit? you can email me at crockpotlady@gmail if you'Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-5996428965124247662010-11-19T13:48:00.502-08:002010-11-19T13:48:00.502-08:00okay - might be a silly question but if I made thi...okay - might be a silly question but if I made this and waited to add the french fried onions on top at the end....... can my ceramic crockpot go in the oven on broil at the very end to crisp the top and onions? <br />My crockpot is the one you have on your header, the second from the left.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051711674995419579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-88380314998550254092009-11-06T18:26:23.896-08:002009-11-06T18:26:23.896-08:00Lol, green beans aren't the only.. tainted.. t...Lol, green beans aren't the only.. tainted.. things they sell.. my mom worked for Heinz one year, she told me about how they had to put extra protein content on one batch of ketchup because of all the worms that got ground up in the tomatoes. Yum! Fact is, we eat gross stuff all the time and it doesn't kill us.. just be thankful you don't usually know about it :) Either that, or grow The Misfit Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00334930734379749507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-43187904272047505012009-07-05T14:31:56.002-07:002009-07-05T14:31:56.002-07:00Well, if all that nastyness is in the fresh beans ...Well, if all that nastyness is in the fresh beans that come off the truck for making canned green beans, won't they also be in the fresh beans that you buy at the grocery store too?? Since they are all harvested the same way. I haven't have any frog gut chunks in my canned green beans yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-46950103405128821592009-06-09T21:25:42.716-07:002009-06-09T21:25:42.716-07:00I might have tried this dish but couldn't brin...I might have tried this dish but couldn't bring myself to after reading your comments about dog barf. I still feel sick thinking about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-38136405477303222662008-11-17T10:28:00.000-08:002008-11-17T10:28:00.000-08:00I can my own, I know they are free of snakes, bugs...I can my own, I know they are free of snakes, bugs, and other nastiness that you can't see!!frugalfood09https://www.blogger.com/profile/00234437146323219919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-28747973658579172582008-10-15T12:15:00.000-07:002008-10-15T12:15:00.000-07:00Hi RhodeIslandRed,the cambell's site uses canned b...Hi RhodeIslandRed,<BR/><BR/>the cambell's site uses canned beans. If you are going to use fresh, use this recipe, but add 1/2 cup of milk (2% or lower) to the empty can and swirl it around to get the good stuff from the can.<BR/><BR/>then cook as I've directed, and it should be all good.<BR/>xoxo<BR/>stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-43798559127582118162008-10-15T11:33:00.000-07:002008-10-15T11:33:00.000-07:00So if I have a question about this recipe..if I am...So if I have a question about this recipe..<BR/><BR/>if I am using can cream of mushroom soup i should not use the recipe located on your blog but the one on the campbells website? or can i use your recipe but canned instead of homemade?Alissa:Adventurerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15264990678663466541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-86929918286166887382008-06-23T19:57:00.000-07:002008-06-23T19:57:00.000-07:00I came across your site the other day and was so i...I came across your site the other day and was so impressed by your crockpot recipes that I bought a crockpot today. I'm single, so I bought the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 crockpot. It comes with 2-4-& 6 qt crocks. Brought it home and made my first delicious, healthy meal of Chicken with Potatoes, Onions, and Carrots. Can't wait to try some of your recipes!Shirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949341073501547717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-24032607188360459382008-06-09T18:17:00.000-07:002008-06-09T18:17:00.000-07:00Since we're talking about alternative ways to eat ...Since we're talking about alternative ways to eat green beans :) <BR/><BR/>My favorite way is to very lightly steam them. Sautee onion and bacon until crisp. Toss the crisp green beans into the bacon mix and toss well until the beans are cooked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-89357507619178316112008-06-09T12:28:00.000-07:002008-06-09T12:28:00.000-07:00If you wanted to make the topping crisp, you could...If you wanted to make the topping crisp, you could add it later, like for only 10-15 minutes at the very end. I love the idea of using fresh beans and a crock pot to make this casserole!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591387295768935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-84587103006803043802008-06-09T12:13:00.000-07:002008-06-09T12:13:00.000-07:00O M G.thank you, zakary. thank you for the frog gu...O M G.<BR/><BR/>thank you, zakary. thank you for the frog guts image.<BR/><BR/>lol. you guys all rock.<BR/><BR/>-stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-65878655872114392372008-06-09T11:12:00.000-07:002008-06-09T11:12:00.000-07:00I have always despised canned green beans. And now...I have always despised canned green beans. And now that I've read zakary's comment above, they will definitely give me nightmares. (ewwwwwww ......)<BR/><BR/>But here's your recipe to the rescue! Puked up dog food, yum yum my favorite ... :-) :-) (honestly, that made me laugh out loud ...)<BR/><BR/>But really, I'm with you - I prefer lightly steamed with a bit of lemon juice. Or maybe sauteed in Mama Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03893378999860743356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-83682914698193502462008-06-09T11:11:00.000-07:002008-06-09T11:11:00.000-07:00I was going to write that I don't like canned gree...I was going to write that I don't like canned green beans, either. And then I read zakary's comment and now I'm NEVER going to eat them again!<BR/><BR/>As always, I appreciate your honesty when it comes to your recipes -- it does look pretty gross.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669859538951068032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-34897887249149853002008-06-09T10:59:00.000-07:002008-06-09T10:59:00.000-07:00I appreciate your blog! I have wanted to "master" ...I appreciate your blog! I have wanted to "master" my crockpot for some time now, and your blog gives me courage to keep trying! I am always surprised at your subject. Thanks .Melynda@Scratch Made Food!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17924210552692980145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-21136666559512943672008-06-09T10:39:00.000-07:002008-06-09T10:39:00.000-07:00I will tell you why not to eat canned green beans....I will tell you why not to eat canned green beans. <BR/><BR/>True story.<BR/><BR/>I lived in a very small town and right out of high school, I applied with a temp agency to find a decent summer job before I started college that fall. They called me and asked if I would be interested in working at Bush's factory, as in Bush's green beans. (Not George W.) I say ok, because I thought I was goingZDubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050000234750719978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-7333317149161603882008-06-09T08:32:00.000-07:002008-06-09T08:32:00.000-07:00This comment has NOTHING to do with this post, but...This comment has NOTHING to do with this post, but I had to tell you that I make those Korean ribs on Friday night and LOVED them! Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'll make it a little about this post. I actually don't mind canned green beans, but would rather have fresh any day of the week over canned. Oh, and speaking of green beans, I bet that Korean sauce would be yummy on fresh green beans. I'll Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493698582521209966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-6387725607864601142008-06-09T07:32:00.000-07:002008-06-09T07:32:00.000-07:00canned asparagus?! I didn't know that existed!-ste...canned asparagus?! I didn't know that existed!<BR/>-stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-12699843587410706672008-06-09T07:29:00.000-07:002008-06-09T07:29:00.000-07:00I have to agree. The only thing worse than canned ...I have to agree. The only thing worse than canned green beans is canned asparagus...<BR/><BR/>I like my string beans fresh and sauteed with a bit of real butter and lots of pepper....yummmNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263122218181506913noreply@blogger.com