Crock Pot Meal Test:

Of the five crock pot meals I made up and shared a few weeks ago, we have eaten 4.  I should have taken pictures but of course, I'm not that prepared :/  I gave each a rating out of five as to how much my family liked it.

• Scalloped Potatoes & Ham - 4/5
  
   
  This meal was very good...minus the fact that my house STANK like broccoli.  I didn't think it was that bad...until a 7 year old walked in and said, "Your house stinks."  Why yes, yes it does.  So note to self - slow cooker broccoli makes your house smell.  I made this up for the freezer again but tried green beans. We'll see how that goes.

• Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki - 4/5

I made this one and served it over cous cous.  It was very good.  Again, it contained broccoli, so it was not quite as fragrant. :/

• Ravioli - 5/5

This was a serious score.  Ravioli has always been one of my favorite foods and Charlie even ate it, too.

• Crock Pot Pasta - F.A.I.L

I threw this one in before we went to church and by the time we got home it was FRIED.  Apparently it needs to cook completely frozen on low for 3-4 hours, not thawed for 6-8.  It was so bad we walked into the house and Charlie said, "Ew, Daddy, something smells gross."  Yep, he was right.  Sandwiches for lunch that day.  I still have another bag of this, so next time I will try less time in the crock pot.

Overall, though, this has been great!  It's so easy and convenient.  And I have read about crock pot liners that make clean up a cinch.  Not sure the pocketbook can handle those (I'm sure they are expensive) but I might look into it!