A few years ago my dear friend and owner of Native Roots Market created a crockpot challenge to benefit Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space.  The event was a total blast and everyone was fighting for the top prize – CREAM OF THE CROCK!  There were four categories: Meat Entree, Vegetarian/Vegan Entree, Dessert and Vegan Dessert.  The rules are fierce and were not to be taken lightly.

1. The entire dish must be cooked in the Crock Pot, only in the Crock Pot, and stay in the Crock Pot.
2. Fill the Crock at least 3/4 full. The more people who get to taste your dish, the more votes you can get.
3. You don’t have to disclose your secret recipe, but please list your ingredients so we don’t have any allergy mishaps.
4. Contestants should arrive with their fully-cooked Crock Pot by 6:30 PM for set-up & pre-judging.

As the Executive Director of Dreamer Concepts, I couldn’t go down without a fight.  After weeks of crockpot research, I found what I believed could take home the gold, Chicken with Macaroni and Smoked Gouda Cheese.  HEAVEN!

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