Crockpot Cooking

Like most of the rest of you, my budget has been drastically slashed. This is one of those times where having the ability to stretch a dollar or make something from nothing is essential. Many people would be feeling sorry for themselves or wondering what in the world they will do, but for me it is more of a challenge. I signed up recently for angel food ministries meal boxes. It provides you with meat, veggies, fruit, dairy and usually a starch of some sort, and you can also get extra packages depending on what your needs are. Since I am in San Antonio and it's always grilling weather, I added the grilling box (consists of different meats for cooking on the grill). Now, what to do with it all! Some of you may be familiar with a site called Hillbilly Housewife. If not you should check it out on the enclosed link. This site even has specific recipes just based on the angel food ministries meal boxes and an emergency menu if you are in a really tough spot. Tonight I will be making the pinto beans with ground beef. Sounds almost like a chili, without all the seasoning of a chili. There are tons of recipes so if you are stuck for an idea head on over. Even though this isn't under "crockpot" recipes I'm going to stick it all in my crockpot for a few hours and just enjoy at dinner time. I think I'm going to get most of my meals off this site for awhile! Enjoy.