I have really had some good luck with the recipes this lady posts on her website. Especially for the crockpot. (I consider it good luck with Joel and the boys eat it and say it's a keeper.) Here is the link for the Brunswick Stew recipe which may be a recipe popular in the south but it is really good! http://afewshortcuts.com/2009/08/weekly-meal-deal-night-2-brunswick-stew-2/ Let me know if you try it out and if your guys like it as much as mine.