Slow Cooker Recipe Ideas

I got my tiny little 1.5 quart slow cooker back from Lisa. I've already used it once, and it turned out okay, but I'd really like to utilize it more. I bet it's a great way to spend a bit less time in the kitchen, or at least multitask if I am in the kitchen.

Some ideas for future exploration...

Tangy black bean soup - http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2012/11/tangy-black-bean-soup-slow-cooker-recipe.html

Chinese BBQ tofu and vegetables - http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/10/chinese-barbecued-tofu-and-vegetables.html

Mushroom stroganoff - http://www.amuse-your-bouche.com/slow-cooker-mushroom-stroganoff/

Lemon poppy seed bread - http://www.bhg.com/recipe/lemon-poppy-seed-bread/

How to cook beans in a slow cooker - http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-beans-in-the-slow-cooker-74529

Mulled cider - http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/drinks/mulled-cider-in-a-crockpot/

Kabocha - http://southsidekitchencollective.com/2011/10/10/slow-cooker-winter-squash-soup-with-curry-and-coconut-milk/ for slow cooker times and for kabocha no nimono: 200 cc water (~7 oz), with 2 tbsp each of shoyu, sake, and mirin for 1/4 of a large kabocha or 1/2 of a small kabocha (http://cookpad.com/recipe/1448171 -- I tried it with the sugar that's listed in the recipe, it was way too sweet. I think the mirin makes it sweet enough. ) Also want to try this ratio instead, which also uses dashi instead of water: http://kanakoskitchen.com/2011/01/24/kabocha-nimono/

Cornbread! o.O

Carmelized onions - http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-caramelize-onions-in-the-slow-cooker-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-193413

4-5 onions, halved and then finely sliced
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp oil/melted butter

Place all ingredients in a slow cooker, and mix well. Cook on low for 10 hours.