Beef stroganoff is what I use the crock pot for usually. I can start with the crock on the stovetop, so I can brown everything first. Huge improvement over my first hand-me-down crockpot the lacked that capability! I also love to put in a package of chicken thighs, can of coconut milk, cup or so of chicken stock, and a couple heaping tablespoons of Thai red curry paste (Mae Ploy is what I have now, but prefer the small tins - brand name escapes me). Throw in a head of cauliflower towards the end while rice steams, then serve with chopped cilantro and slices of lime. One of my favorite meals, but too spicy for some, which I learned when I served it to my parents, who could only eat the rice. Oops!
