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Crockpot Albondigas Soup

Crockpot Albondigas Soup

1/2 lb. 7% or less Ground Beef
1/2 onion – minced
2 cloves garlic – minced
1/4 C. instant rice – uncooked
1 egg
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 oz. chopped green chiles, canned, drained
1 carrot, shredded
14 1/2 oz. stewed tomatoes, canned
4 C. hot water
2 C. low-fat beef broth or water
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 T. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

In a bowl, combine beef, onion, garlic, rice, egg, salt and pepper to taste. Form into 1 1/2″ meatballs. Place chilies and shredded carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Spoon tomatoes evenly on top. Place meatballs on top of tomatoes. Pour in water, broth, oregano and parsley or cilantro. Cover and cook on LOW 5 1/2 to 6 hours. Garnish this popular Mexican soup with sprigs of fresh cilantro or mint, and serve with flour tortillas.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 105
Fat: 3.9g
Fiber: 1g

Slow-Roasted Rosemary-and-Garlic Chicken

Slow-Roasted Rosemary-and-Garlic Chicken

10 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. chopped fresh rosemary
1 (5- to 6-lb.) roasting chicken
5 garlic cloves
4 (3-inch) rosemary sprigs
1/4 C. orange juice
1 T. balsamic vinegar

Combine minced garlic and chopped rosemary. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub garlic mixture under loosened skin over breast and drumsticks. Place 5 garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs into the body cavity. Place chicken, breast side down, in an electric slow cooker. Cover with lid; cook on high heat for 1 hour. Reduce heat setting to low; cook 7 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker, reserving drippings. Discard skin from chicken. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-C. glass measure. Pour drippings into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a small saucepan, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Add orange juice and vinegar to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 3 oz. chicken and 1/3 C. sauce

Calories: 175
Fat: 6.4g
Fiber: 0g

Sauerkraut Dinner

Sauerkraut Dinner

2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 medium ribs celery, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 14 1/2-oz. can no-salt-added canned tomatoes with juice
1 32-oz. jar sauerkraut, drained
1/2 C. unsweetened apple juice
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 lb. fully-cooked smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 6 pieces

Put potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in a 5-quart (5-liter) or larger crockery slow cooker. Drain juice and reserve juice from tomatoes. Coarsely chop tomatoes and add to slow cooker. Top with sauerkraut. In a glass measuring C., combine apple juice, reserved tomato juice, caraway seeds, and pepper. Pour over sauerkraut. Do not stir. Top with pieces of turkey kielbasa. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. To serve, pile sauerkraut and vegetables onto a large platter. Top with pieces of kielbasa. Serve hot.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 282
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 7g

Spicy Kielbasa Vegetable Soup

Spicy Kielbasa Vegetable Soup

1/2 lb. reduced-fat smoked turkey kielbasa, sliced (or lean ham)
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 C. cabbage, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tsp.dried basil or 5 leaves fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp.crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 C. spiral pasta, dry
2 cans chicken broth
2 soup cans water
1 6 oz. can V8 juice
1 can great northern beans, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can green beans, drained

In a non-stick skillet, cook kielbasa over medium heat until lightly browned. Add the onion, carrot, green pepper, cabbage, zucchini and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours. If in a hurry, you can bring all ingredients to a boil and cover. Remove from heat; let sit for 30 minutes. Serve.

Serving Size: 1 1/2 C.
Calories: 200
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 7g

Sauerkraut Dinner

Sauerkraut Dinner

2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 medium ribs celery, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 14 1/2-ounce can no-salt-added canned tomatoes with juice
1 32-ounce jar sauerkraut, drained
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds fully-cooked smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 6 pieces

Put potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in a 5-quart (5-liter) or larger crockery slow cooker. Drain juice and reserve juice from tomatoes. Coarsely chop tomatoes and add to slow cooker. Top with sauerkraut. In a glass measuring cup, combine apple juice, reserved tomato juice, caraway seeds, and pepper. Pour over sauerkraut. Do not stir. Top with pieces of turkey kielbasa. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. To serve, pile sauerkraut and vegetables onto a large platter. Top with pieces of kielbasa. Serve hot.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 282
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 7g

Asian Pot Roast

Asian Pot Roast

1-14.5 oz can chicken broth (or equivalent homemade)
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, peeled and halve
1/2 C. Soy sauce
2.5 -3 lb. lean boneless beef pot roast or beef top round steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 3 or 4 chunks
2 large onions, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup Flour

In a 3.5 or 4 quart crockpot, mix together the chicken broth, ginger, garlic and soy sauce. Place the beef chunks in the broth mixture. Top with onion slices. Cover and cook on Low 8 to 9 hours, or until the beef is tender. If necessary, skim off any fat from the juices. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and 3/4 cup liquid from the crockpot until smooth. Stir the flour mixture back into the liquid in the crockpot. Increase to heat to High and cook, uncovered 30 to 40 minutes longer, or until the sauce is thickened slightly. Cut the meat into slices before serving. Serve the meat and sauce over hot steamed rice along with stir-fried vegetables.

Just Before Payday Supper

Just Before Payday Supper

1 lb. 7% fat (or less) ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
16 oz. diced canned tomatoes
1 T. chili powder
2 tsp beef bouillon
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 C. mushrooms, sliced

Mix all ingredients into the crock and mix well. Cook on low for 6+ hours. Serve over rice or pasta.

Island Beef

Island Beef

2 lb. beef top round steak — trimmed of fat
2 large onions, cut into 12 thin Wedges each
1 can unsweetened pineapple chunks — (20-ounce) juice reserved
1/2 C. beef broth
5 T. red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. seasoned salt
3/4 tsp. imported sweet paprika
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 green bell pepper cut into l-inch squares
1 red bell pepper cut into l-inch squares
3 T. brown sugar
1 1/2 T. cornstarch
2 T. soy sauce
2 large tomatoes — cut into wedges

Cut the beef into thin strips diagonally across the grain. Add to a 31/2- or 4-quart electric slow cooker. Add the onions, pineapple juice, broth, 3 T. of the vinegar, the garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, and black pepper. Mix well. Cover and cook on the low heat setting 6 to 61/2 hours, or until the beef is just tender. Increase the heat setting to high. Stir in the green and red pepper squares and the brown sugar. Mix together the cornstarch, soy sauce, and remaining 2 T. vinegar. Stir into the cooker, blending well. Cook, covered, on high 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Just before serving, stir in the tomato wedges and pineapple chunks.

Yield: 6-8 servings
Calories: 299 / 217
Fat: 5.8g / 4.25g
Fiber: 2.8g / 2.1g

Flank Steak in Mushroom-Wine Sauce

Flank Steak in Mushroom-Wine Sauce

1lb. beef flank steak
1/4 cup red wine
1 T. soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
2 C. beef broth
1 T. ketchup or tomato paste
1 T. prepared mustard
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 T. cornstarch
1/4 cup of water
1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms

Place steak in crock. In a small bowl, combine wine, soy sauce, garlic, broth, ketchup, mustard and onion; pour mixture over steak. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Turn control to high. Dissolve cornstarch in water in a small bowl; stir into sauce in the crock. Add mushrooms Cover and cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Slice meat in thin strips.

Corn, Ham and Potato Scallop

Corn, Ham and Potato Scallop

6 cups peeled baking potatoes — cut in 1″ cubes
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 15.25oz. can Green Giant Whole Kernel Sweet Corn — drained
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tsp. instant minced onion
1 10 3/4oz.can condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
1/2 cup milk
2 T. all-purpose flour

In 3 1/2 to 4-quart Crock-Pot slow cooker, combine potatoes, ham, corn, bell pepper and onion; mix well. In small bowl, combine soup, milk and flour; beat with wire whisk until smooth. Pour soup mixture over potato mixture; stir gently to mix. Cover; cook on low setting for 7-9 hours or until potatoes are tender. Ingredients Info: Potatoes cook more quickly when cut into small pieces; cubed potatoes will cook faster than quartered potatoes. The 1-inch chunks of potato in our recipe work well as they do not get too soft during the long cooking time. Ingredient Sub: Leftover cooked roast beef or turkey can be used in place of the ham.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Calories: 320
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 5g

Savory Pot Roast

Savory Pot Roast

3-3 1/2 pound beef boneless chuck roast
1 T. vegetable oil
8 small red potatoes, cut in half
3 cups baby-cut carrots
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 jar (5 oz.) prepared horseradish
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 cup water

Trim fat from the roast. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Place potatoes, carrots and onion in 4-6 quart slow cooker. Place beef on vegetables. Mix horseradish, salt and pepper; spread evenly over beef. Pour water over beef and vegetables. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8-10 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.

Yield: 8 servings
Calories:315
Fat: 13g
Fiber: 4g

Slow Cooker Chicken Merlot

Slow Cooker Chicken Merlot

3 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 lbs. skinless chicken pieces, breasts, thighs, drumsticks, rinsed
3/4 cup chicken stock
6 oz. tomato paste
1/4 cup dry red wine, such as Merlot, or chicken stock
2 T. quick cooking tapioca
2 tsp. Sugar
1-1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed, or 2 T. fresh, snipped
2 cups cooked noodles
2 T. grated Parmesan cheese

Combine first 3 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste in a 3-1/2 – 5 quart slow cooker. Arrange chicken pieces over vegetables. Combine stock next 4 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Add dried basil if using. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or on high about 4 hours. Stir in fresh basil now if using. Serve noodles, sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 381
Fat: 4.1g
Fiber: 2.9g

Teriyaki Steak

Teriyaki Steak

1 Lb. Flank Steak
1/4 C. Soy Sauce
1 C. Pineapple Chunks in Juice Drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved
1 tsp. Ginger Root grated
1 T. Sugar
1 T. Oil
2 Clove Garlic crushed
3 T. Cornstarch
3 T. Water

Cut meat into 1/8-inch slices and place in a low cooker. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, reserved pineapple juice, gingerroot, sugar oil and garlic. Pour sauce mixture over meat. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours. Turn control to HIGH. Stir in pineapple. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl; add to cooker. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. Serve over rice

6 servings
210 Calories
10g Fat
trace Dietary Fiber

Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken Thighs)

Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken Thighs)

1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 Clove Garlic — crushed
1 tsp. Oregano
2 tsp. Chili Powder
8 Chicken Thighs Without Skin
1/2 C. Chicken Broth
2 T. Wine Red
1 10 Oz. Peas, Frozen — thawed
2 C. Rice, Cooked
2 T. Cilantro — fresh chopped

In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic, oregano and chili powder. Sprinkle spice mixture over both sides of chicken pieces. Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour broth and wine over chicken. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours. Remove chicken and cover to keep warm. Turn control to high. Add peas. Cover and cook on high 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and chicken until combined. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

4 servings
358 Calories
6g Fat
4g Dietary Fiber

Chinese Beef and Vegetable Stew

Chinese Beef and Vegetable Stew

4 C. shredded cabbage, packed
1 large green bell pepper — cut into thin strips
4 1/2 oz. canned mushrooms — 1 jar
6 scallions — chopped
1 can, 8 oz., water chestnuts, canned drained
1 pound lean round steak — cut into strips
1/4 C. dry sherry
3 T. soy sauce
3 T. water
3 T. hoisin sauce
1 tsp. Chinese chili paste with garlic
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. garlic pepper
1 1/2 T. cornstarch
16 oz. frozen young green beans, thawed
1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped

In a 31/2- or 4-quart electric slow cooker, mix together the cabbage, green pepper, mushrooms, scallions, water chestnuts, and beef. In a small bowl, mix together 2 T. each of the sherry and soy sauce, the water hoisin sauce, chili paste and garlic powder. Pour over the beef and vegetables in the pot. Sprinkle with the garlic pepper Cover and cook on the low heat setting for 5 1/2 to 6 hours. In a small bowl or C., mix together the cornstarch and remaining sherry and soy sauce. Increase the heat setting to high. Stir in the cornstarch mixture. Place cover slightly ajar and cook on high for 1/2 hour, stirring once or twice, until the sauce clears and thickens slightly. Stir in the green beans and red pepper and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer.

6 servings
197 Calories
4g Fat
5g Dietary Fiber

Crock Posole

Crock Posole

2 14 1/2 oz. cans hominy, yellow — drained
1 4-oz. can chopped green chilies — undrained
1 med. onion (1/2 C.) — chopped
2 cloves garlic — minced
1 pound boned and skinned chicken breasts — cut in 1″ pieces
1 14 1/2 oz. can tomatoes — undrained, cut up
1 14 1/2 oz. cans chicken broth — reduced sodium
1 tsp. dried oregano — crushed
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 T. fresh cilantro — snipped
Fat-Free sour cream — optional

Place hominy, chili peppers, onion, garlic, chicken, tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and cumin in a 3 1/2-4-, or 5-quart crockery cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in cilantro. Garnish each serving with fat-free sour cream, if desired.

Makes 8 servings
132 Calories
3g Total Fat
1g Fiber

Hot Texas Chili Soup

Hot Texas Chili Soup

12 oz. red kidney beans — cooked and drained
6 oz. ground turkey — cooked
3 C. canned stewed tomatoes — low-sodium
2 C. tomato sauce
1 1/2 C. chopped onions
1 C. canned green chilies, rinsed — drained and chopped
1 T. + 2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce

In 3-quart slow-cooker, combine all ingredients and 2 C. water. Cover and cook on Low 4 hours or on High 2 hours, until onions are tender. Ladle evenly into 6 soup bowls.

6 servings (1 1/4 C.)
230 Calories
5g. Fat
8g. Dietary Fiber

Crockpot Jambalaya

Crockpot Jambalaya

4 oz. lean ham, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 28 oz. can tomatoes and juice
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. Minced fresh parsley, or 1/2 T. dried parsley
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
2 whole cloves
1 T. Canola oil
2/3 cup uncooked white or brown rice
16 medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Thoroughly mix all ingredients except shrimp in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 7-10 hours. One hour before serving, turn slow cooker to high setting. Stir in uncooked shrimp. Cover and cook until shrimp are pink and tender.

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups

2 Point Vegetable Stew

2 Point Vegetable Stew

4 packets beef gravy (the instant powder kind, any brand)
3 C. water
1 C. corn (drained, if canned)
2 C. green beans (drained, if canned)
1 C. frozen peas
1 C. onions, chopped
1 C. carrots, diced
1 potato (skin and all) cut in pieces

Add all ingredients to a crockpot, stir to mix things up. Cook on low 6-8 hours, until all vegetables are cooked through and stew is thickened.

Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 128
Fat: 1.2g
Fiber: 3.9g

Herbed Turkey Breast

Herbed Turkey Breast

1 turkey breast (4 to 5 lb.) fresh or thawed
2 T. of butter or margarine
1/4 C. of garden vegetable flavored whipped cream cheese
1 T. of soy sauce
1 T. of fresh minced parsley
1/2 tsp. dry basil, dried
1/2 tsp. dry sage
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Place the turkey in your crock pot. Combine the remaining ingredients and brush over the turkey. Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours (HIGH 5 to 6 hours).

Yield: 16+ servings
Serving Size: 3-4oz. Breast meat, without skin

Calories: 139
Fat: 3.6g
Fiber: 0g

Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Pepper
Paprika
Soy sauce
Minced garlic
2 T. Dijon-style mustard
1 (20 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained

Arrange chicken in crockpot. Sprinkle with pepper and paprika. Mix soy sauce, pineapple and mustard together; pour over chicken. Add minced garlic. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours.

Yields 6 servings
Calories: 175
Fat: 1.5g
Fiber: .8g

Barley & Pine Nut Casserole

Barley & Pine Nut Casserole

1 C. uncooked Barley
1 1/2 C. Reduced Sodium V-8 Juice
1/2 tsp. Pepper
2 Stalks Celery, sliced
1 Bell Pepper, chopped
2 C. Vegetable broth
4 Scallion, sliced
1/4 C. Pine Nuts, toasted

Mix all the ingredients except green onions and nuts in a 4-6 qt crockpot or slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or until barley is tender. Stir in green onions and pine nuts. *To toast pine nuts, bake uncovered in an ungreased shallow pan at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown or cook in an ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins and them stirring constantly until golden brown.

Slowcooker Breakfast Cobbler

Slowcooker Breakfast Cobbler

4 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 T. butter, melted
2 C. Kashi GoLean Crunch cereal

Place apples in slow cooker and mix in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours (overnight) or on high 2-3 hours. Serve with milk.

Six Grain Crockpot Breakfast

Six Grain Crockpot Breakfast

2 1/2 T. Bulgur, uncooked (1 ounce)
2 1/2 T. brown rice, uncooked (1 ounce)
2 T. barley, uncooked (3/4 ounce)
2 T. millet, uncooked (3/4 ounce)
2 T. cornmeal, uncooked (3/4 ounce)
1/4 cup rolled oats (3/4 ounce)
3/4 cup plus 2 T. chopped dried mixed fruit (4 1/2 oz.)
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 C. water
1 T. vanilla

Combine grains, dried fruit and cinnamon in crock pot. Mix well. Stir in water and vanilla. Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours on low setting. Stir before serving and add more water if desired. Note: any selection of grains will work — just keep it 1 cup grains to 3 C. water.

Overnight Oatmeal

Overnight Oatmeal

2 C. Skim milk
1/4 C. Brown Sugar Twin
1 T. melted Butter
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 C. Rolled Oats, regular
1 C. Apple, chopped
1/2 C. raisins

Spray the inside of your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. Put ingredients into crock pot & stir. Cover & cook on low overnight.

All White Casserole

All White Casserole

2 C. dry navy beans
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 C. chopped white onions
1/2 C. sour cream
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 T. honey
1 C. boiling water

Cover beans in hot water; soak for 2 hours. Bring to boil in same water and add ginger. Simmer 1 hour, adding more water if necessary to keep beans covered. Drain. Turn beans into slow-cooker pot. Stir in onion, sour cream, pepper, salt, honey and boiling water. Cover and cook on low setting 6 hours (or bake in 350° oven 2 hours).

Poached Salmon Fillets

Poached Salmon Fillets

1 1/4 lb. salmon fillet
1 tsp. chopped chives
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup water
1 T. lemon juice

Lay salmon in crockpot. Sprinkle chives, celery and bay leaf beside salmon. Stir remaining ingredients together in bowl. Pour over salmon. Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours or on High for 2 hours. Cook until salmon flakes with fork. Discard bay leaf.

Crock Pot Sweet & Sour Chicken

Crock Pot Sweet & Sour Chicken

1 carrot, cut in pieces
1 green pepper, cut in pieces
1 onion, quartered
4 boneless chicken breasts
3 T. instant tapioca
8 oz. canned pineapple, chunks, undrained
2 T. candied ginger, or fresh
1/3 C. dark brown sugar, packed
1/3 C. red wine vinegar
1 T. soy sauce
1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 green bell pepper, strips
10 cilantro leaves, fresh, (optional)

Remove all skin and any fat from chicken before cooking. Mince the ginger if using fresh ginger. Put vegetables in bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle tapioca over vegetables. Place chicken atop vegetables. Combine all other ingredients except rice in a small bowl. Pour over chicken. Cover crockpot and turn to low and cook for 8-10 hours.

Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki

Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki

2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 16-ounce package frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts
2 T. quick-cooking tapioca
1 cup chicken broth
4 T. brown sugar
4 T. teriyaki sauce
2 T. dry mustard
1 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. ground ginger

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place frozen vegetables in slow cooker. Sprinkle with tapioca. Arrange chicken pieces on top of vegetables. In a small bowl, mix chicken broth, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, mustard, orange peel and ginger. Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Artichoke & Olive Chicken

Artichoke & Olive Chicken

1 1/2 lb. chicken breast halves without skin
2 C. sliced mushrooms
15 oz. canned diced tomatoes
9 oz. frozen artichoke hearts
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium onion – chopped
1/2 cup pitted black olives – sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 T. quick cooking tapioca
3 tsp. curry powder
3/4 tsp. dried thyme – crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Rinse chicken; set aside. In crockpot, combine mushrooms, undrained tomatoes, frozen artichoke hearts, chicken broth, onion, olives, and wine. Stir in tapioca, curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; spoon some of the tomato mixture over the chicken. Cover: cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Serve over couscous, if desired.

Tangy Pork Chops

Tangy Pork Chops

4 pork chops (1/2-inch thick)
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/8 tsp. Pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 T. cider vinegar
2 T. brown sugar
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. lemon juice
1 beef bouillon cube
2 T. cornstarch
2 T. water
Hot cooked rice (optional)

Place chops in a slow cooker; sprinkle with salt, if desired, and pepper. Add the onions, celery, green pepper and tomatoes. Combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and bouillon; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice, if desired.

Amazing Beef

Amazing Beef

Small lean cut roast
24-oz. jar of Greek salad peppers (pepperoncini)
Garlic, sliced

Cut small slits in the roast and place garlic slices in slits. Place the roast into crock pot. Dump entire jar of peppers and liquid over it. Cook all day (12 hours) on low. Also tasty to stuff the beef, peppers and chopped fresh tomatoes into pita breads.

All Day Long Crockpot Beef

All Day Long Crockpot Beef

11/2 lb. Beef Roast, trimmed of fat
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
2 Garlic cloves; minced
1/2 pkg. Onion soup mix
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Steak sauce
3 Carrots; sliced
2 Celery stalks; diced
1 Green bell pepper; chopped
1 Yellow onion
1/2 C. Water
1/2 C Tomato juice

Cut beef roast into serving-sized portions. Use more beef if you need more than 6 servings. Slice onion and separate into rings. Dice the peeled carrots, dice the celery and slice the peppers into thin strips or circles. Place these into bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle the beef pieces with fresh ground black pepper, minced garlic and the onion soup mix. Place on top of the vegetables. Mix the steak sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl with about 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup tomato juice. Pour this over the meat. Turn the crockpot to high for 30 minutes, or, if you’re in a hurry, skip this step. Turn to low, cover and cook for 7-9 hours.

Crock Pot Lemon Chicken with Rice

Crock Pot Lemon Chicken with Rice

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded
Freshly ground black pepper
8 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup wild rice blend
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 1/4 cups water
10 fresh parsley sprigs

Season the chicken breasts generously with pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the garlic and rice. Add the lemon juice to the water and stir. Pour this mixture over the rice and chicken. Stir once to coat. Place the lid on the slow cooker and set on low for 8 hours. To plate, place a serving of the rice on each plate and top with 1 chicken breast. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs

Autumn Sausage Casserole

Autumn Sausage Casserole

1 pound sausage

1 large, or 2 small apples, chopped (no need to peel)

1 yellow onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped carrots

3 cups already cooked long-grain rice

1/2 cup raisins

1 T dried parsley flakes

1 T brown sugar

1/2 tsp. allspice

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. black pepper (start with 1/8 if your kids don’t tolerate a touch of spice)

1/3 cup chicken broth or water (I used water)

 

The amount of ingredients fit nicely in a 4 quart crockpot. I’d say this comfortably feeds a family of 4-5 with a bit of leftovers. If you have a large family or teenagers, add more rice and sausage. It’s a pretty easy recipe to adapt to your needs.  If you are going to use uncooked pork sausage, I’d recommend browning on the stove top, and draining before adding to the crockpot. Otherwise, dump all the ingredients into the crock, and stir well. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours, or on high for 3-4. You’re really only heating through, and allowing the vegetables to soften. This will not stick together like a gloppy casserole; it has the consistency of fried rice. Use bowls to serve rather than plates. We decided that eating this felt exactly like eating a bowl full of Fall. The spices are spot-on, and are comforting and hearty. Adam and I each had two servings, and then picked more while cleaning the dishes. I will make this again, often.

 

 

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

butternut-squash-soup2 T. butter or margarine

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 C.)

1 butternut squash (2 lb), peeled, cubed

2 C. water

1/2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

4 chicken bouillon cubes

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed

 

In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.  In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion and remaining ingredients except cream cheese.  Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.  In blender or food processor, place one-third to one-half of mixture at a time. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Return mixture to slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese and whisk well. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted, stirring with wire whisk until smooth.

 

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Honey-Rosemary Chicken with Potatoes

Honey-Rosemary Chicken with Potatoes

honey-rosemary-chicken-with-yukon-gold-potatoes-R107426-ss12 skinless bone-in chicken thighs (about 5 lb.)

1 T. vegetable oil

1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes

2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 C. honey

2 T. fresh lemon juice

2 T. cornstarch

1 T. coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, plus sprigs for garnish

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

 

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.   Place the potatoes, onion and garlic in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker; top with chicken.  Stir together honey, juice, cornstarch, rosemary, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook, 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. Serve garnished with rosemary sprigs, if desired.

 

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Slow Cooker BBQ Ranch Meatloaf

Slow Cooker BBQ Ranch Meatloaf

IMG_5749-33 lbs. ground beef
1 lb. sausage
½ cup bread crumbs
3 eggs
1 packet dry powdered ranch mix
¼ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for topping after it is cooked
½ medium onion, chopped finely
1 tsp. salt
1 T. garlic

In a large bowl, mix beef, sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, ranch packet, ¼ cup of BBQ sauce, onion, salt and garlic together by hand in large bowl. Add to slow cooker and form into a loaf shape. Add desired amount of BBQ sauce on top of loaf to glaze and cook on LOW for 6 hours. Once cooked and ready to serve, top with more BBQ sauce if needed.

Italian Wedding Soup in Crock Pot

Italian Wedding Soup in Crock Pot

12-15 1/2 oz frozen meatballs (quartered)
6 cups Chicken Broth or 4 cans
1/4 cup chicken, chopped up. (one chicken breast)
1/2 cup carrot, Diced small
1/2 cup celery, Diced small
1 bunch spinach, (stems removed)
Garlic Salt, to taste
lemon pepper, to taste
1/4 cup Romano cheese
1/4 cup tiny pasta, add during last hour of cooking

Pop the meatballs in the microwave for a minute or two on defrost, so you can quarter them. Combine all ingredients in crock pot and cook all day on low or 3 hours on high. If the pasta is added during the last hour of cooking, you will see pasta, The first time I made it, I put it in at the beginning and it thickened the soup some.

Sweet and Sour Brisket of Beef

Sweet and Sour Brisket of Beef

1 beef brisket (4 tEK0401_Brisket_jpg_rend_sni12col_landscapeo 5 pounds), trimmed of fat
1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1 packet onion soup mix (1.25 ounces)
1 can tomato soup (10.75 ounces)
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 T. light brown sugar
2 T. red wine vinegar

Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge the brisket in the flour, then shake off the excess. Place the brisket in a 4½ -to 6-quart slow cooker. Place the onion soup mix, tomato soup, and pepper in a small bowl with ¼ C. of water and stir to combine. Pour this mixture over the brisket. Cover the cooker and cook the beef on high heat until it is quite tender, 6 hours. Remove the brisket from the cooker and place it on a platter. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil to keep it warm. Strain the liquid that is left in the cooker. Spoon off as much fat as possible or use a gravy separator to remove the fat from the liquid. Pour the strained and defatted liquid into a 2-quart saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and vinegar and stir until the sauce heats through and the brown sugar melts. Slice the brisket, pour enough sauce over it to moisten it, then serve the remaining sauce on the side.