Monday, September 29, 2014

Wild Rice with Fruits and Nuts Crockpot Recipe

Wild Rice with Fruits and Nuts Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 cups of wild rice (or wild rice blend), rinsed
* 1/2 cup dried cranberries
* 1/2 cup chopped California sun-dried raisins
* 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
* 1/2 cup almond slivers, toasted
* 5 to 6 cups of chicken broths
* 1 cup of orange juice
* 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 2 green onions, thinly sliced
* 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* Salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation steps:

* Combine wild rice, cranberries, raisins, apricots and almonds into crockpot.
* Combine 5 cups of chicken broth, orange juice, butter and cumin in medium bowl. Pour mixture over rice; mix well.
* Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3 hours. Stir once, adding more hot broth if necessary.
* When rice is soft to the bite, add green onions, parsley, salt and pepper.
* Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes longer.

Enjoy
(Serves 6 to 8)

Swiss Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Crockpot Recipe

Swiss Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 pounds of baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
* 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
* 1/2 cup of milk
* 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
* 3 ounces Swiss cheese slices, torn into small pieces
* 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions, optional

Preparation steps:

* Layer half of the potatoes, 1/4 cup onion, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and 1 tablespoon of butter into crockpot. Repeat layers.
* Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3 1/2 hours.
* Remove potatoes with slotted spoon to serving dish and cover with foil to keep warm.
* Blend milk and flour in small bowl until smooth. Stir mixture into cooking liquid. Add cheese; stir to combine. Turn crockpot to high. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir. Pour cheese mixture over potatoes and serve. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Panama Pork Stew Crockpot Recipe

Panama Pork Stew Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 small sweet potatoes (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces.
* 1 package of frozen corn (10 ounces)
* 1 package of frozen cut green beans (9 ounces)
* 1 cup of chopped onion
* 1 1/4 pounds pork stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 1 can of diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1/4 cup of water
* 1 to 2 tablespoons of chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Preparation steps:

* Place potatoes, corn, green beans and onion into crockpot. Top with pork.
* Combine tomatoes with juice, water, chili powder, salt and coriander in medium bowl. Pour over pork.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Mexican Cornbread Pudding Crockpot Recipe

Mexican Cornbread Pudding Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 can of cream-style corn (14 3/4 ounces)
* 2 eggs
* 1 can of diced mild green chiles (4 ounces)
* 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
* 3/4 cup of yellow cornmeal
* 2 tablespoons of sugar
* 2 teaspoons of baking powder
* 3/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
* Combine corn, eggs, chiles, oil, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Stir well to blend.
* Pour into crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until center is set.
* Sprinkle cheese over top. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Spinach Gorgonzola Corn Bread Crockpot Recipe

Spinach Gorgonzola Corn Bread Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 boxes of cornbread mix (8 1/2 ounces each)
* 3 eggs
* 1/2 cup cream
* 1 box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (10 ounces)
* 1 cup of crumbled gorgonzola
* 1 teaspoon of black pepper
* Paprika, optional

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with cooking spray.
* Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Place batter in crockpot.
* Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 hours.
* Sprinkle top with paprika for more colorful crust, if desired.
* Let bread cook completely before inverting onto serving platter.

Enjoy
(Serves 10)

Asian Beef Stew Crockpot Recipe

Asian Beef Stew Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
* 1 1/2 pounds round steak, sliced thin across the grain
* 2 stalks of celery, sliced
* 2 carrots, peeled and sliced or 1 cup of peeled baby carrots
* 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
* 1 cup of orange juice
* 1 cup of beef broth
* 1/3 cup of hoisin sauce
* 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
* 1 to 2 teaspoons of curry powder
* 1 cup of frozen peas
* Hot cooked rice
* Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Preparation steps:

* Place onions, beef, celery, carrots and mushrooms into crockpot.
* Combine orange juice, broth, hoisin sauce, cornstarch and curry powder in a small bowl. Pour into crockpot.
* Cover and cook on high for 5 hours.
* Stir in peas. Cook 20 minutes longer.
* Serve with hot cooked rice, and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Beef and Mushroom Stew Crockpot Recipe

Beef and Mushroom Stew Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 pound beef stew meat
* 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
* 2 cans of sliced mushrooms, drained
* 1 package of dry onion soup (1 ounce)
* Hot cooked noodles

Preparation steps:

* Combine all ingredients except noodles into crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 9 hours.

Serve over noodles and enjoy
(Serves 4)

Apple and Granola Breakfast Cobbler Crockpot Recipe

Apple and Granola Breakfast Cobbler Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
* 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
* 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons of butter, cut into small pieces
* 2 cups of granola cereal, plus additional for garnish
* Cream or vanilla yogurt (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Place apples into crockpot. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice over apples. Stir in butter and granola.
* Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
* Serve hot with additional granola sprinkled on top.

Serve with cream or yogurt (if desired) and enjoy

(Serves 4)

Caribbean Sweet Potato and Bean Stew Crockpot Recipe

Caribbean Sweet Potato and Bean Stew Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
* 2 cups of frozen cut green beans
* 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounces)
* 1 can of vegetable broth (14 1/2 ounces)
* 1 small onion, sliced
* 2 teaspoons of Caribbean jerk seasoning
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation steps:

* Combine sweet potatoes, beans, broth, onion, jerk seasoning, thyme, salt and cinnamon into crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Serve with almonds and enjoy
(Serves 4)

Lemon and Olive Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Lemon and Olive Chicken Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 cups of chopped onion
* 8 skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
* 1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed
* 1 cup of pitted green olives
* 1 tablespoon of olive brine from jar or white vinegar
* 2 teaspoons of herbes de Provence
* 1 bay leaf
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1 cup of chicken broth
* 1/2 cup of minced fresh parsly

Preparation steps:

* Place onion into crockpot. Arrange chicken thighs over onion. Place lemon slice on each thigh. Add olives, brine, herbes de Provence, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Slowly pour in chicken broth.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours or on high for 3 1/2 hours.
* Stir in parsley before serving.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Pumpkin Bread Pudding Crockpot Recipe

Pumpkin Bread Pudding Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 cups of whole milk
* 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
* 1 cup of packed brown sugar, divided
* 1 cup solid-pack pumpkin
* 3 eggs
* 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
* 2 teaspoons of vanilla
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 16 slices cinnamon raisin bread, torn into small pieces
* 1/2 cup of whipping cream
* 2 tablespoons of bourbon (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Combine milk and 2 tablespoons butter in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until very warm.
* Whisk 1/2 cup of brown sugar, pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt in large bowl until well blended. Whisk in milk mixture until blended. Add bread cubes; toss to coat.
* Coat inside of crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add bread mixture. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Turn off heat. Uncover; let stand for 15 minutes.
* Combine remaining 1/2 cup of butter, remaining 1/2 cup of brown sugar and cream in small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
* Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon, if desired. Spoon bread pudding into individual bowls; top with sauce.

Serve and enjoy
(Serves 8)

Potato Casserole Crockpot Recipe

Potato Casserole Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 can of cream of chicken soup, undiluted
* 1 container of sour cream (8 ounces)
* 1/4 cup of chopped onion
* 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and diced
* 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1 1/2 to 2 cups of stuffing mix

Preparation steps:

* Combine soup, sour cream, onion, 1/4 cup butter and salt into a small bowl.
* Combine potatoes and cheese into crockpot. Pour soup mixture over potato mixture; mix well.
* Sprinkle stuffing mix over potato mixture; drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
* Cover and cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 5 hours, or until potatoes are tender.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe

Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 1 small jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and minced
* 1 small garlic clove, minced
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of medium-hot chili powder
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
* 2 cans of hominy, drained and rinsed (15 1/2 ounces)
* 1 can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
* 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 cup of chicken broth
* 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour (optional)
* Chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Preparation steps:

* Combine onion, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin and oregano into crockpot.
* Add hominy, beans, chicken and broth. Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
* If thicker gravy is desired, combine 1 tablespoon of flour and 3 tablespoons of cooking liquid in a small bowl. Add to crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes.

Serve in bowls and garnish as desired.
Enjoy

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Wild Mushroom Beef Stew Crockpot Recipe

Wild Mushroom Beef Stew Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1 1/2 cups of beef broth
* 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
* 1 clove of garlic, minced
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 teaspoon of paprika
* 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
* 2 medium carrots, sliced
* 2 medium red potatoes, diced
* 1 small white onion, chopped
* 1 stalk of celery, sliced

Preparation steps:

* Place beef into crockpot. Mix together flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle over beef. Stir to coat each piece of beef with flour.
* Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.
* Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours.

Stir, serve and enjoy
(Serves 5)

Pork Chops with Jalapeno Pecan Cornbread Stuffing Crockpot Recipe

Pork Chops with Jalapeno Pecan Cornbread Stuffing Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 6 boneless loin pork chops, 1 inch thick
* 3/4 cup chopped onion
* 3/4 cup chopped celery
* 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
* 1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (Reminder: Jalapeno peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers)
* 1 teaspoon of rubbed sage
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary
* 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
* 4 cups of unseasoned cornbread stuffing mix
* 1 1/4 cups of chicken broth
* 1 egg, lightly beaten

Preparation steps:

* Trim excess fat from pork and discard. Coat large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add pork; cook for 10 minutes or until browned on both sides. Remove; set aside.
* Add onion, celery, pecans, jalapeno pepper, sage, rosemary and black pepper to skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until onion and celery are tender.
* Combine cornbread stuffing mix, vegetable mixture and broth in medium bowl. Stir in egg. Spoon stuffing mixture into crockpot. Arrange pork on top.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until pork is tender.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Pork Loin with Sherry and Red Onions Crockpot Recipe

Pork Loin with Sherry and Red Onions Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3 large red onions, thinly sliced
* 1 cup of pearl onions, blanched and peeled
* 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter or margarine
* 2 1/2 pounds of boneless pork loin, tied
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1/2 cup of cooking sherry
* 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh Italian parsley
* 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch
* 2 tablespoons of water

Preparation steps:

* Cook and stir red onions and pearl onions in butter in medium skillet until tender.
* Rub pork loin with salt and pepper and place into crockpot. Add cooked onions, sherry and parsley. Cover and cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 5 1/2 hours.
* Remove pork loin from crockpot; let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and water. Stir in cooking liquid and cook on low until sauce has thickened.
* Serve pork loin with onions and sherry sauce.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Turkey Drumstick Soup Crockpot Recipe

Turkey Drumstick Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 turkey drumsticks (about 1 3/4 pounds total)
* 4 1/2 cups of chicken broth
* 2 medium carrots, sliced
* 1 medium stalk celery, thinly sliced
* 1 cup of chopped onion
* 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
* 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning
* 2 ounces of uncooked egg noodles
* 1/4 cup of chopped fresh Italian parsley
* 2 tablespoons of butter
* 3/4 teaspoon of salt

Preparation steps:

* Coat inside of crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add turkey, broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic and poultry seasoning. Pour in broth. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours.
* Remove turkey to cutting board. Add noodles to crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until noodles are tender.
* Meanwhile, cut turkey into 1-inch pieces; discard bones. Stir in turkey, parsley, butter and salt. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Turkey Vegetable Chili Mac Crockpot Recipe

Turkey Vegetable Chili Mac Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* Nonstick cooking spray
* 3/4 pound ground turkey
* 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounces)
* 1 can of Mexican-style diced tomatoes (14 ounces)
* 1 can of diced tomatoes (14 ounces)
* 1 cup of frozen corn
* 1/2 cup of chopped onion
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon of Mexican seasoning
* 1/2 cup of uncooked elbow macaroni
* 1/3 cup of sour cream

Preparation steps:

* Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add turkey; cook and stir 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove to crockpot. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, garlic and seasoning. Cover and cook on low for 4 1/2 hours.
* Stir in macaroni. Turn crockpot to high. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes. Stir. Cover and cook on high for another 25 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Serve with sour cream and enjoy.
(Serves 6)

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Creamy Seafood Chowder Crockpot Recipe

Creamy Seafood Chowder Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 quart of half-and-half
* 2 cans of whole white potatoes, drained and cubed (about 14 ounces each)
* 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted (10 1/2 ounces each)
* 1 bag of frozen hash brown potatoes
* 1 medium onion, minced
* 1/2 cup of butter, cubed (1 stick)
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1 teaspoon of black pepper
* 5 cans of whole oysters, rinsed and drained (about 8 ounces each)
* 2 cans of whole baby clams, rinsed and drained (about 6 ounces each)
* 2 cans of cocktail shrimp, rinsed and drained (about 4 ounces each)

Preparation steps:

* Combine half-and-half, potatoes, soup, hash browns, onion, butter, salt and pepper into crockpot; mix well.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
* Add oysters, clams and shrimp; stir gently.
* Cover and cook on low for 30 more minutes.

Enjoy
(Serves 8 to 10)

Braised Sea Bass with Vegetables Crockpot Recipe

Braised Sea Bass with Vegetables Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil
* 2 bulbs fennel, thinly sliced
* 3 large carrots, julienned
* 3 large leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced
* Salt and black pepper
* 6 fillets sea bass or other firm-fleshed white fish (2 to 3 lbs.)

Preparation steps:

* Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add fennel, carrots and leeks; cook and stir until beginning to soften and lightly brown. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange half of vegetables in bottom of crockpot.
* Season bass with salt and pepper; place on top of vegetables in crockpot. Top with remaining vegetables.
* Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours or on high for 1 1/2 hours or until fish is cooked through.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Chili with Chocolate Crockpot Recipe

Chili with Chocolate Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 pound of lean ground beef
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 3 cloves of garlic, minced, divided
* 1 can of diced tomatoes, undrained (28 ounces)
* 1 can of chili beans in mild or spicy sauce, undrained
* 2 tablespoons of chili powder
* 1 tablespoon of grated semisweet baking chocolate
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce

Preparation steps:

* Cook and stir beef, onion and 1 clove garlic 6 to 8 minutes in large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat.
* Transfer beef mixture to crockpot. Add tomatoes with juice, beans with sauce, chili powder, remaining 2 cloves garlic and chocolate; mix well.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours. Add cumin, salt, pepper and hot sauce during last hour of cooking.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Turkey Barbecue Sandwiches Crockpot Recipe

Turkey Barbecue Sandwiches Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3 lb. turkey breast tenderloins, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
* 4 medium onions, chopped (2 cups)
* 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
* 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground mustard
* 4 teaspoons of chili powder
* 1/4 cup of vinegar
* 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
* 1 can of organic tomato paste
* 16 sandwich buns, split

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. In crockpot, mix all ingredients except buns.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
* Break turkey into pieces with spoon.

Serve in buns and enjoy.
(Serves 16)

Squash and Pork Stew Crockpot Recipe

Squash and Pork Stew Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 lb. boneless pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
* 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
* 6 small red potatoes, quartered
* 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 2 cups)
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
* 2 dried bay leaves
* 2 teaspoons of rubbed sage
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
* 1 can of crushed tomatoes, undrained (28 oz.)
* Chopped fresh sage leaves, if desired

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. In crockpot, place all ingredients except fresh sage; stir well.
* Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
* Remove bay leaves prior to serving. Sprinkle individual servings with fresh sage, if desired.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Jalapeno, Crab, and Corn Dip Crockpot Recipe

Jalapeno, Crab, and Corn Dip Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of butter
* 1 cup of frozen whole kernel corn
* 1/2 cup of chopped red sweet pepper (1 small)
* 1 clove of garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup of sour cream
* 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or salad dressing
* 1/2 cup of sliced pickled jalapeno chile peppers, drained and chopped
* 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
* 1 teaspoon of bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
* 2 cans of crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed (6 ounce cans)
* 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
* Blue corn chips

Preparation steps:

* In a medium skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add frozen corn, sweet pepper, and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
* In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeno peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and if desired, hot pepper sauce. Stir in corn mixture, crabmeat, and Monterey Jack cheese. Transfer the crab mixture to a small crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
* Serve dip with blue corn chips.

Enjoy
(Serves 32)

Open Face Vegetable Sandwich Crockpot Recipe

Open Face Vegetable Sandwich Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:;

* 2 cups of sliced shiitake mushroom caps
* 1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
* 1 large red bell pepper, cored, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
* 1 small onion, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
* 1 small jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and minced
* 1/4 cup of vegetable broth
* 1/4 cup of pitted olives
* 2 tablespoons of capers
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon of crushed dried oregano
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
* 4 teaspoons of white wine vinegar
* Crusty bread, cut into thick slices
* Shredded mozzarella cheese, optional

Preparation steps:

* Combine mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, broth, olives, capers, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, salt and black pepper into crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours.
* Turn off crockpot. Stir in vinegar and remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Let stand, uncovered, 15 to 30 minutes until vegetables absorb some of the liquid.
* Add more salt and pepper, if desired.
* To serve, spoon onto bread. If desired, sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese and broil for 30 seconds, or until cheese melts and browns.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Beer Chili Crockpot Recipe

Beer Chili Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 large onion (Vidalia if available), diced
* 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
* 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of ground turkey
* 1 can of crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
* 1 cup of beer
* 3 tablespoons of chili powder
* 1 teaspoon of curry powder
* 3 tablespoons of hot sauce
* 1/3 cup of honey
* 1 package of frozen coin (10 ounces)
* 1 can of pink beans or kidney beans
* 1/3 cup of diced mild green chiles
* 3 beef bouillon cubes
* 1 to 2 tablespoons flour, to thicken

Preparation steps:

* Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
* Add turkey to skillet. Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink. Drain fat and discard.
* Add remaining ingredients, stirring until mixed. Transfer to crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 5 hours.

Enjoy
(Serves 4 to 6)

Conga Lime Pork Crockpot Recipe

Conga Lime Pork Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 teaspoon of salt, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, divided
* 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2 to 3 lbs.)
* 1 tablespoon of canola oil
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup of water
* 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped
* 2 tablespoons of molasses
* 2 cups of broccoli coleslaw mix
* 1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
* 2 tablespoons of lime juice
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of grated lime peel
* 6 prepared corn muffins, halved

Preparation steps:

* Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper over roast. In a large skillet, brown the pork on all sides. Transfer meat to crockpot.
* In the same skillet, sauté onion until tender. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute longer. Add water, chipotle peppers and the molasses, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over the pork. Cover and cook on high for 4 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.
* Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks and return to crockpot; heat through. In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, mango, lime juice, lime peel and remaining salt and pepper.
* Place muffin halves cut side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.
* Serve pork with muffins; top with slaw.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Merlot Beef Chili with Horseradish Sour Cream Crockpot Recipe

Merlot Beef Chili with Horseradish Sour Cream Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of olive oil, divided
* 1 pound boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1 can of condensed beef broth, undiluted (10 1/2 ounces)
* 1/4 cup of Merlot or dry red wine
* 1 can of stewed tomatoes with Italian seasoning, undrained
* 1 can of tomato sauce (8 ounces)
* 1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup of chopped onion
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons of sugar
* 3/4 teaspoon of instant coffee granules
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 tablespoon of chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper
* 3/4 cup of sour cream
* 3 tablespoons of prepared horseradish
* 1 teaspoon of salt, or more to taste, divided
* Cooked egg noodles (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides.
* Transfer to crockpot. Stir in broth, wine, stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, bell pepper, onion, garlic, sugar, coffee granules, bay leaves, chili powder and pepper.
* Cover and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours.
* Meanwhile, combine sour cream, horseradish and salt to taste in small bowl. Refrigerate in airtight container until needed.
* Stir to break up large pieces of beef with potato masher or wooden spoon. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste.
* Serve over cooked egg noodles, if desired.
* Top with horseradish sour cream just prior to serving

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Monday, September 15, 2014

Bacon and Cheddar Potato Dip Crockpot Recipe

Bacon and Cheddar Potato Dip Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 1/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
* 4 slices of hickory-or-applewood smoked bacon
* 1 carton of cream cheese (10 ounces)
* 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup of sour cream
* 1/4 cup of chopped green onions
* 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt
* Potato chips, sweet peppers, green onions, or other desired dippers

Preparation steps:

* In a covered large saucepan, cook potatoes in enough boiling lightly salted water to cover for 20 minutes or until tender; drain.
* Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; reserve 1 tablespoon of the crumbled bacon for topping.
* In a large bowl, combine the remaining crumbled bacon, cream cheese, 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese, the sour cream, green onion, and garlic salt. Press cooked potatoes through a ricer onto the cheese mixture; stir gently to combine. Spoon potato mixture into small crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
* Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and the reserved bacon.

Serve dip with potato chips or other dippers and enjoy!
(Serves 48)

Rosemary, Cherry, and Ham Stuffing Crockpot Recipe

Rosemary, Cherry, and Ham Stuffing Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* Nonstick cooking spray
* 6 tablespoons of butter
* 1/2 of a medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1 cup of chopped celery (2 stalks)
* 1 cup of chopped onion (1 large)
* 1 cup of slivered onions
* 3/4 cup of snipped dried cherries
* 2/3 cup of cubed cooked ham
* 1 to 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
* 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 12 cups dry 1/2-inch country-style whole wheat bread cubes
* 1 can of chicken broth (14.5 ounce)

Preparation steps:

* Lightly coat crockpot with cooking spray.
* In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add squash, celery, and onions; cook about 8 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in almonds. Cook about 4 minutes more or until almonds start to brown. Stir in dried cherries, ham, rosemary, pepper, and salt. Cook about 3 minutes more or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
* In an extra-large bowl, combine bread cubes with squash mixture. Drizzle with broth to moisten, tossing lightly to combine.
* Transfer bread mixture to the prepared crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours.
* If desired, garnish with additional fresh rosemary.

Serve and enjoy
(Serves 12)

Autumn Steak Crockpot Recipe

Autumn Steak Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 tablespoon of olive oil
* 4 to 6 beef cubed steaks
* 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
* 1 cup of water
* 1 package of dry onion soup mix or mushroom soup mix

Preparation steps:

* Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Lightly brown steaks on both sides.
* Transfer to crockpot.
* Combine soup, water and dry soup mix in large bowl; mix well. Pour over steaks.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.

Enjoy
(Serves 4 to 6)

Crustless Cheddar Quiche with Veggies Crockpot Recipe

Crustless Cheddar Quiche with Veggies Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* Nonstick cooking spray
* 8 ounces tiny new red-skin or golden potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 3/4 cup of chopped red sweet pepper (1 medium)
* 1/2 cup of sliced green onions (4)
* 6 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 1/2 cups of milk
* 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian parsley (flat-leaf)
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
* 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
* 3/4 cup of bread crumbs

Preparation steps:

* Line crockpot with a disposable crockpot liner. Lightly coat liner with cooking spray.
* In a large skillet, cook potatoes in hot oil over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned and almost tender, stirring occasionally. Add squash; cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sweet pepper; cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in green onions.
* In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir in cooked vegetables, 1 cup of the cheese, and the bread crumbs. Pour mixture into crockpot. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
* Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn off crockpot. Remove disposable liner.
* Cool for 20 minutes prior to serving.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Ham and Sweet Potato Soup Crockpot Recipe

Ham and Sweet Potato Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 1/2 pounds of sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 1 can of cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounce)
* 1 1/2 cubs of cubed cooked ham
* 1/2 cup of chopped onion (1 medium)
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, crushed
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
* 4 cups of chicken broth
* 1/2 cup half-and-half

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, combine sweet potatoes, beans, ham, onion, thyme, and pepper. Pour broth over mixture in crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours or on high 3 hours. Stir in half-and-half.
* Mash potato mixture slightly with a potato masher to reach desired consistency.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Turkey Pot Pie Crockpot Recipe

Turkey Pot Pie Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3 cups of chopped cooked turkey
* 1 cup of cooked green beans or frozen cut green beans
* 1 cup of cooked corn or frozen whole kernel corn
* 1 cup of frozen small whole onions
* 1 cup of thinly sliced carrots (2 medium)
* 1/2 cup of thinly sliced celery (1 stalk)
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, crushed
* 2 cups of turkey gravy
* 2 tablespoons of quick-cooking tapioca, crushed
* 6 biscuits, dinner rolls, or croissants, warmed and split

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, combine turkey, green beans, corn, onions, carrots, celery and thyme.
* In a small bowl, combine gravy and tapioca. Pour gravy mixture over mixture in crockpot; stir to combine.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 1/2 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours.
* Spoon turkey mixture into bowls and place a warm biscuit on top.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Chipotle, Chorizo and Bean Dip Crockpot Recipe

Chipotle, Chorizo and Bean Dip Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 8 ounces of uncooked chorizo sausage, casings removed
* 1/2 cup of chopped onion
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounce)
* 1 can of diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 ounce)
* 1/4 cup of snipped fresh cilantro
* 1 to 2 teaspoons of chopped canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
* 1 can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounce)
* 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno chile peppers (2 ounces)
* Lime wedges
* Tortilla chips

Preparation steps:

* In a medium skillet, cook sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until sausage is browned, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Remove mixture from skillet and drain on paper towels.
* In a medium bowl, combine sausage mixture, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro and chipotle pepper. In a small crockpot, mash pinto beans. Top with tomato mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
* Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or on high for 2 hours or until bubbly.
* Serve dip with lime wedges and tortilla chips.

Enjoy
(Serves 32)

Roasted Potatoes Crockpot Recipe

Roasted Potatoes Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3 pounds of tiny new potatoes, halved
* 8 cloves of garlic, peeled
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 tablespoon of snipped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, crushed
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper

Preparation steps:

* In a large bowl, combine potatoes and garlic. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with rosemary, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
* Transfer potato mixture to crockpot.
* Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or until potatoes are tender.

Enjoy
(Serves 12)

Alfredo Green Beans Crockpot Recipe

Alfredo Green Beans Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* Nonstick cooking spray
* 2 packages of frozen cut green beans (9 ounces each)
* 1 1/2 cups of chopped red sweet peppers (2 medium)
* 1 container of refrigerated light Alfredo pasta sauce (10-ounce)
* 1 cup of chopped onion (1 large)
* 1 can of sliced water chestnuts, drained (8-ounce)
* 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt
* 1/2 cup of Parmesan-flavor croutons, slightly crushed (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Lightly coat the inside of the crockpot with cooking spray; set aside.
* In a large bowl, combine frozen green beans, sweet peppers, Alfredo sauce, onion, water chestnuts, and garlic salt. Transfer mixture into crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours. Use a slotted spoon for serving.
* If desired, sprinkle each serving with crushed croutons.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Wild Rice and Mushroom Casserole Crockpot Recipe

Wild Rice and Mushroom Casserole Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
* 1 large green pepper, finely diced
* 8 ounces button mushrooms, thinly sliced
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained (14 ounces)
* 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon of paprika
* 2 tablespoons of butter
* 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 cups of milk
* 8 ounces of pepper jack, Cheddar or Swiss cheese, shredded
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
* 2 cups of wild rice, cooked according to package directions

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray
* Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook and stir for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables soften. Add garlic, tomatoes, oregano and paprika. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to a large bowl to cool.
* Melt butter in same skillet over medium heat; whisk in flour. Cook and stir until smooth and golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Whisk shredded cheese into boiling milk to produce a rich, velvety sauce.
* Combine cooked wild rice with vegetables in large bowl. Fold in cheese sauce to combine gently. Pour into prepared crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours.

Enjoy
(Serves 5)

Chicken and Oregano Chili Crockpot Recipe

Chicken and Oregano Chili Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3 cans of Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained (15 ounces each)
* 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth
* 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken
* 2 medium red bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped
* 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
* 1 can of diced green chiles (4 ounces)
* 3 cloves of garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1 tablespoon of minced fresh oregano

Preparation steps:

* Place beans, broth, chicken, bell peppers, onion, chiles, garlic, cumin and salt into crockpot. Mix well to combine.
* Cover and cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 4 1/2 hours.
* Stir in oregano just prior to serving.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Squash Casserole Crockpot Recipe

Squash Casserole Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 9 cups of sliced yellow summer squash (about 5 medium)
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine
* 2 cups of French bread crumbs
* 1 cup of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* 2/3 cup of sour cream
* 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 1 can of cream of chicken soup
* 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine, melted
* Chopped fresh Italian parsley, if desired

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. In a large microwavable bowl, microwave squash, onion and 1 tablespoon of butter uncovered on high for 10 minutes or until squash and onion are tender. Drain well.
* In crockpot, mix squash mixture, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream, garlic salt, pepper and soup. In a small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup of bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the melted butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over squash.
* Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Uncover; remove insert from crockpot. Let stand 30 minutes prior to serving.

Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy.
(Serves 10)

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Orange-Spice Glazed Carrots Crockpot Recipe

Orange-Spice Glazed Carrots Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 package of baby carrots
* 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar
* 1/2 cup of orange juice
* 3 tablespoons of butter
* 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
* 1/4 cup of cold water
* 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
* Orange peel, optional

Preparation steps:

* Combine carrots, brown sugar, orange juice, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg into crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours.
* Spoon carrots into large serving bowl; keep warm. Turn crockpot to high.
* Stir water into cornstarch in small bowl until smooth; whisk into cooking liquid.
* Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes. Spoon over carrots.

Garnish with orange peel, if desired and enjoy.
(Serves 6)

BBQ Turkey Legs Crockpot Recipe

BBQ Turkey Legs Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 6 turkey drumsticks
* Salt and black pepper
* Barbecue sauce

Preparation steps:

* Season drumsticks with salt and pepper. Place into crockpot. Add barbecue sauce; turn to coat.
* Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3 1/2 hours.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Chicken Sausage Pilaf Crockpot Recipe

Chicken Sausage Pilaf Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 pound of uncooked chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed
* 1 package of uncooked chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli pasta mix
* 4 cups of chicken broth
* 2 stalks of celery, diced
* 1/4 cup of slivered almonds
* Salt and black pepper

Preparation steps:

* Brown sausage in large skillet over medium heat for about 7 minutes, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat. Add rice and pasta mix to skillet; cook and stir for about a minute.
* Remove sausage mixture to crockpot using slotted spoon. Stir broth, celery, almonds, salt and pepper into crockpot; mix well.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 1/2 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Cream Cheese Chicken with Broccoli Crockpot Recipe

Cream Cheese Chicken with Broccoli Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1 tablespoon of olive oil
* 1 package of Italian salad dressing mix
* 2 cups of sliced mushrooms
* 1 cup of chopped onion
* 1 can of cream of chicken soup, undiluted
* 1 bag of frozen broccoli florets, thawed (10 ounces)
* 1 package of reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
* 1/4 cup of dry sherry
* Hot cooked pasta

Preparation steps:

* Toss chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian salad dressing mix.
* Place into crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
* Coat large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add mushrooms and onion; cook for 5 minutes over medium heat or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
* Add soup, broccoli, cream cheese and sherry to skillet; cook and stir until hot.
* Transfer to crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour.

Serve chicken and sauce over pasta and enjoy.
(Serves 10)

Creamy Mushroom, Ham & Potatoes Crockpot Recipe

Creamy Mushroom, Ham & Potatoes Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
* 1/2 cup of 2% milk
* 1 tablespoon of dried parsley flakes
* 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 1/2 cups of cubed fully cooked ham
* 6 slices of American cheese

Preparation steps:

* In a small bowl, combine the soup, milk and parsley.
* In a greased crockpot; layer half of the potatoes, onion, ham, cheese and soup mixture. Repeat layers.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Yankee Pot Roast with Vegetables Crockpot Recipe

Yankee Pot Roast with Vegetables Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 beef chuck pot roast (about 2 1/2 pounds)
* Salt and black pepper
* 3 unpeeled medium baking potatoes, cut into quarters
* 2 large carrots, cut into 3/4-inch slices
* 2 stalks of celery, cut into 3/4-inch slices
* 1 medium onion, sliced
* 1 large parsnip, cut into 3/4-inch slices
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
* 1/2 cup of beef broth

Preparation steps:

* Trim excess fat from beef and discard. Cut beef into serving-size pieces; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
* Combine potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, parsnip, bay leaves, rosemary and thyme into crockpot. Place beef over vegetables. Pour broth over the beef.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 1/2 hours.
* Transfer beef to serving platter. Arrange vegetables around beef. Remove and discard bay leaves prior to serving.

Enjoy
(Serves 10)

Pork Roast with Oranges Crockpot Recipe

Pork Roast with Oranges Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1/4 cup of pomegranate juice
* 1/4 cup of sugar
* 1 tablespoon of salt
* 1 tablespoon of garlic salt
* 1 tablespoon of steak seasoning
* 1 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1 boneless pork roast, any type (4 to 5 pounds)
* 2 pears, cored, peeled and sliced thick
* 1/2 orange with peel, sliced thick

Preparation steps:

* Combine pomegranate juice and sugar in small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
* Pour into crockpot.
* Blend salt, garlic salt, steak seasoning and pepper in small mixing bowl. Rub mixture over roast. Place roast into crockpot. Turn roast to cover with juice mixture.
* Top roast with pear and orange slices.
* Cover and cook on high for 7 hours or until tender.

Serve with juice and fruit slices and enjoy.
(Serves 7)

Chicken and White Bean Taco Dip Crockpot Recipe

Chicken and White Bean Taco Dip Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* Nonstick cooking spray
* 1 can of Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 ounces)
* 1 can of cream of chicken soup
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
* 2 cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (19 ounces each)
* 1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
* Tortilla chips
* Optional toppings: Chopped fresh tomatoes, Snipped fresh cilantro, Sour cream

Preparation steps:

* Lightly coat crockpot with cooking spray. In the prepared crockpot, gently whisk together Mexican-style tomatoes, soup, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Stir in beans, chicken, and cheese.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours or on high for 3 hours.

Serve with tortilla chips and optional toppings of your choice

Enjoy
(Serves 16)

Ham and Brie Bread Pudding Crockpot Recipe

Ham and Brie Bread Pudding Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* Nonstick cooking spray
* 4 eggs
* 3 cups of milk
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, crushed
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
* 6 cups of cubed herbed Italian flatbread (focaccia), dried
* 1 1/2 cups of cubed cooked ham
* 4 ounces of Brie cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1/3 cup of snipped dried tomatoes (not oil-pack)

Preparation steps:

* Lightly coat crockpot with cooking spray.
* In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic, thyme, and pepper. Gently stir in bread cubes, ham, Brie, and dried tomatoes. Spoon mixture into the crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (mixture will puff), giving crockery liner a half turn halfway through cooking, if possible.
* If desired, garnish with fresh thyme.

Serve and enjoy
(Serves 6)

Note: To make dried focaccia cubes, preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut focaccia into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread in a single layer in a baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until cubes are dry, stirring twice. Let bread cubes stand, loosely covered, at room temperature overnight.

Spiced Pork with Squash and Potatoes Crockpot Recipe

Spiced Pork with Squash and Potatoes Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 pound of butternut squash, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 pound of sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 tablespoon of olive oil
* 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
* 2 fresh poblano chile peppers, seeded and cut into bite-size strips (Tip: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. Wear plastic or rubber gloves)
* 2 small onions, cut into thin wedges
* 2 to 2 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast
* 2/3 cup of chicken broth
* 1 tablespoon of snipped fresh Italian parsley (flat-leaf)

Preparation steps:

* In a large bowl, combine squash and sweet potatoes. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
* In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, and ginger. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over squash mixture, tossing to coat. Reserve the remaining spice mixture. Transfer squash to crockpot. Stir in poblano peppers and onions.
* Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into 1-inch pieces. In the same large bowl, combine meat and the remaining spice mixture, tossing to coat. Add meat and broth to crockpot; stir to combine.
* Cover and cook on low 7 1/2 hours or on high for 3 1/2 hours.
* To serve, transfer meat mixture to a serving bowl.

Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy.
(Serves 4)