tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post6796530299593482..comments2024-03-28T00:15:12.461-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: CrockPot Tomato Curried PotatoesStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-21518756136577708542008-07-29T20:55:00.000-07:002008-07-29T20:55:00.000-07:00I just wanted to follow up and let you know I trie...I just wanted to follow up and let you know I tried this recipe. I put a full 2 tsp of each spice. I also put in onion, a frozen tri-tip steak and sliced carrots to make it more of a complete meal for the family. I think lamb something would have been better. All in all, it was a great dish and all three of my boys truly enjoyed which was a shocker!Cathy Reaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17992988420792391924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-30626139212736496342008-07-09T16:24:00.000-07:002008-07-09T16:24:00.000-07:00The secret to cooking with curry is to actually br...The secret to cooking with curry is to actually brown/cook the spice in oil before you add the other food. My husband is from Jamaica and made a curry chicken that smelled great but was a disappointment to eat. His Uncle is the one who showed me the secret and my Curry Chicken tastes really good. Next time try browning the curry and you will be surprised at how much better it will taste. <BR/><BRUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697154203942487194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-73536943308729017362008-06-29T22:56:00.000-07:002008-06-29T22:56:00.000-07:00I'd do a full Tablespoon of the curry powder. But ...I'd do a full Tablespoon of the curry powder. But then again, I like a pronounced spice flavor. You can also try toasting the spices in a dry non-stick skillet for a minute or two...that helps flavors too.<BR/><BR/>Try adding chopped onions and chopped cauliflower (frozen works well)...then you get to call it Aloo Gobi and its also my kids favorite side dish.<BR/><BR/>FYI Penzeys Spices are also Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-74593666188659018412008-06-28T07:59:00.000-07:002008-06-28T07:59:00.000-07:00Hi Julie, I'm going to keep my eyes open for curry...Hi Julie, I'm going to keep my eyes open for curry paste--I haven't seen if before. yum.<BR/><BR/>-stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-71036867022728088242008-06-28T07:40:00.000-07:002008-06-28T07:40:00.000-07:00Hey, I stumbled upon your blog awhile ago and love...Hey, I stumbled upon your blog awhile ago and love it too! I need to get in the habit of leaving comments. Great idea!!<BR/><BR/>I used curry paste, which is likely more potent.. checking it in the fridge now, it looks like it's the hot variety. I agree with dee.. spices are so dependant on personal taste, brand etc. I hate putting measurements for spices in recipes, I usually just add whatever IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-60312239434575431262008-06-27T21:06:00.000-07:002008-06-27T21:06:00.000-07:00I never find that spices hold up to the prolonged ...I never find that spices hold up to the prolonged cooking of a crock pot very well. I have two crock pot cookbooks that I love, but I always have to double the spice amounts before it tastes right to me.<BR/><BR/>And of course dee makes a great point. a lot can depend on the brand and freshness of your spices.<BR/><BR/>I made my very own BBQ sauce for the first time this week, and in a crock pot Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536605275696098588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-48616497127238856492008-06-27T20:01:00.000-07:002008-06-27T20:01:00.000-07:00I noticed your edit, and I'm wondering whether the...I noticed your edit, and I'm wondering whether the spices might be more (initially) pronounced if you were to add them closer to serving - either 1 hour before done or even right before serving. I know that some spices can get dull after long cooking (ie, crockpot cooking). Good luck and keep us posted!~Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022756326428884844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-36258909017848753202008-06-27T14:35:00.000-07:002008-06-27T14:35:00.000-07:00Curry and tomato together? Sounds like heaven!Curry and tomato together? Sounds like heaven!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-72424635817728025212008-06-27T11:24:00.000-07:002008-06-27T11:24:00.000-07:00I too found your website after following several l...I too found your website after following several links. What amazing things and ppl you will find. I cook a potatoe dish similar to this one but I use onion soup mix and olive oil. The potaotes and cooking methods are the same. I bet you play around with it and find all sorts of good combos.ICanDoThishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652221954871529902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-5329154420954423982008-06-27T09:46:00.000-07:002008-06-27T09:46:00.000-07:00autumnesf, I liked the sugar. I thought it gave a ...autumnesf, I liked the sugar. I thought it gave a neat sweetish flavor without being over the top. I think I would like more heat, personally, but I wouldn't cut the sweet out completely.<BR/><BR/>andrea, thank you! I'm having a lot of fun with this endeavor, and am meeting such nice people.<BR/><BR/>sonya, I actually JUST did the foil ball thing with some chicken thighs the other day, and Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-80835992814500806902008-06-27T09:38:00.000-07:002008-06-27T09:38:00.000-07:00I just found you and glad I did. Great job you're ...I just found you and glad I did. Great job you're doing here. Very entertaining and informative. <BR/>The pic looks so good! I will use your suggestions to make the appropriate adjustments when I try this recipe.<BR/><BR/>I also wanted to share a technique I found and tried that worked well. I baked a chicken using my Crock Pot! Instructions were to make 3 foil balls to suspend the chicken 1 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-10161229861171815212008-06-27T08:32:00.000-07:002008-06-27T08:32:00.000-07:00Love, love, love your blog! I discovered it last w...Love, love, love your blog! I discovered it last week and have been devouring it ever since -- because I love it so much! I'm planning to link from my blog to several of the recipes. Thanks for all your hard work! (Did I mention I love your blog?)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312042075910892376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-35971896194270695792008-06-27T07:50:00.000-07:002008-06-27T07:50:00.000-07:00How do you think this would do without the sugar? ...How do you think this would do without the sugar? Not sure if there is a chemistry type reason for it being added or if its just to make it sweet. What do you think?autumnesfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519475352289814754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-60743611866046465562008-06-27T06:55:00.000-07:002008-06-27T06:55:00.000-07:00That's a really good point, Dee. Other than the pa...That's a really good point, Dee. Other than the paprika (which I've had for 4 yrs, oops) the spices were new to this year. I always use McCormick because I can trust that they are gluten free, or will state clearly that there is wheat starch in it or something gluten-y.<BR/><BR/>sigh. I so wanted this to be amazing. I'm looking forward to trying again.<BR/><BR/>xox<BR/>stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-52219793933234451332008-06-27T06:34:00.000-07:002008-06-27T06:34:00.000-07:00One of the issues that comes up especially with ot...One of the issues that comes up especially with other people's recipes is that a great deal can depend on the brand, age, etc. of the spices used. <BR/><BR/>I believe this is even more problematic with things like chili powder, curry powder etc.<BR/><BR/>deeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com