From Linda Larsen,
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After a short hiatus, it's time for The Weekend Cook to make a comeback. This weekend is going to be devoted to crockpot cooking.

I definitely think it's worth owning at least two crockpots. With removable, dishwasher-safe stoneware liners, you can have one in the dishwasher while the other is in use. For more information about crockpot cooking, see Crockpot 101. And be sure to browse through my Crockpot Recipe Box for more ideas and recipes. And for Friday night dinner - go out to eat! Have a wonderful weekend!

Saturday Breakfast

Stop by the grocery store after work and pick up the ingredients for this breakfast that cooks while you sleep. And after breakfast, get dinner started in your second crockpot.

• Breakfast Cobbler
• orange juice, coffee, and milk
• grapefruit

Saturday Lunch

• Chicken Focaccia Sandwich
• carrot and celery sticks
• Creamy Fruit Parfaits

Saturday Dinner

• Crockpot Apricot Chicken
• Fresh Corn Salad
• hot cooked rice
• Applesauce Cake

Sunday Brunch

Make this crockpot breakfast recipe before you go to bed and let it cook all night. Then, after the wonderful aromas of this hearty casserole wake you up in the morning, all you have to do is prepare the fruit.

• Ham and Tater Slowcooker Breakfast
• fresh fruit
• orange juice, coffee, milk

Sunday Dinner

• Slow Cooker Gingered Beef
• hot cooked pasta
• Grape and Chevre Salad
• White Chocolate Chunk Wedges