Hello there,
this sounds delicious.
One question though-- when do you add the hazelnuts?

with the other stuff! eep, I forgot to write that in, I'll fix it. Thank you!
xox
steph

Sounds great. I was going to do a different broccoli dish for a potluck next week, but now I think I'll make this. Keep up the good work!

yom, two of my favorite things brocolli and hazelnuts!

Can you make gnocchi in a crock pot?

**Sniff** Just thinking how much I will miss you, CPL! My mornings won't be the same without you. Please know how many of us our here in cyberspace have appreicated you all year long. Thanks for including us in your adventure. BTW, have you been thinking up any new resolutions for 2009?

have you tried firm tofu in the crock, cause i was just thinkin this would be a great one pot meal if the tofu would roast in there

ooh, I love hazelnuts! I have a hard time finding them, though, except in tiny little bags in the baking aisle. I remember as a kid my dad would buy them in bulk - he'd get a big ol' bag and we'd feast!! I miss that!

We sent my boyfriend's sister a CrockPot for X-mas, and on the gift card we put your URL.

:)

This is yet another one that I must try, yummmm.

Hi,

I'm really going to miss you next year. I've enjoyed all your adventures.

I was wondering about the smell when cooking brocolli in the crock? In the microwave, you smell it for the next day, and on the stove too.

Jenny

Found you by way of Vintage Housewife, and I must say you have taken on quite a challenge!

I have a crockpot, but don't use it much. I don't think I really know how to use it and I am nervous everytime I try it out.

I'll be reading all your recipes for the next hour to help overcome my fear of the crockpot. I'm one of those who thinks its only for beef stew and chili - 2 of my least favorite dishes.

Adding your site to the Blogs I Dig.

Monique

Ok, completely off topic, but I found your Creme Brulee recipe and it got me to thinking about Flan.

Do you have any ideas about making Flan in the CP? (in case you're running out of "different" recipes. lol
Thanks from a lurker.

Wow... looks great. I make a similar version with balsamic vinegar, almonds, garlic and roasted red peppers (which you can "roast" in the crock pot with your broccoli).

I picked up hazelnuts at Sprouts Farmers Market. I would think that Trader Joe's would have them (for people out on that coast).

I'm hoping to double the recipie for a (large) Christmas potluck and use my 6 qt crockpot and still have it cook in the 2 hours. Anything you can think of that I should adjust?

Hi Dorinda,

I think doubling it would work just fine in a 6 qt. I'd leave everything the same, but adjust to have an extra 30 minutes if needed for the broccoli to soften. It might not need it though; I'm not sure. Crockpot cooking is definitely a range, and not an exact cooking time.
xoxo
steph

Thanks, Steph! I ended up doubling the recipie, using my 6qt, and cooking it on low. I started it at 1:10 when I was home on lunch break and by the time I got home from the office at 4:15, the broccoli was done, done, done! Forget the al dente stuff!

So I would probably try it again sometime when I could be home to monitor it - sure didn't seem like it needed any extra time on this bunch.

The verdict - slightly mushy broccoli, but definitely delicious. Got several comments from people who enjoyed it!

BTW - I've been lurking probably since March sometime. I get rave reviews on the salsa chicken recipie and I happily pass your blog address on to GF families who are looking for ideas. Thanks, Steph!

Yeah, I had the same results as Dorinda - 3 hrs on low was WAY too long in my crock pot. For this recipe, make sure to monitor it, at least the first time you make it.

I was just going to ask where you got the hazelnuts, when I saw the Trader Joe's bag. :) TJ's to the rescue!! Thanks for such a great resource!!