Thursday, January 23, 2014

Cranberry Corned Beef Crockpot Recipe

Cranberry Corned Beef Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 5 larger carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
* 1 large onion, cut into 6 wedges
* 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet, trimmed of fat (approximately 4 lbs.)
* 1 can of whole berry cranberry sauce (14 oz.)
* 1 can of jellied cranberry sauce
* 1 box of onion soup mix (2 packages)
* 1/2 cup of sour cream
* 4 teaspoons of prepared horseradish
* 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, if desired
* 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. In crockpot, place carrots and onion. Top with beef. Sprinkle with spices from packet. In medium bowl, mix both cranberry sauces and soup mix; spoon over beef.
* Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook 8 hours longer or until beef is tender.
* In a small bowl, mix sour cream and horseradish until blended. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
* Remove beef from crockpot to serving platter; cut across grain into thin slices. Spoon carrots and onion around beef. Drizzle with cooking liquid, if desired. Sprinkle with parsley and pepper. Serve with horseradish sauce.

Enjoy

Pulled Pork Sandwiches Crockpot Recipe

Pulled Pork Sandwiches Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 lbs.)
* 1 cup of barbecue sauce
* 1/4 cup of chopped onion
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
* 16 slices of sourdough bread
* 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
* 3/4 cup of mayonnaise
* 8 slices of cheddar cheese
* 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

Preparation steps:

* Place pork into crockpot. Combine the barbecue sauce, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper; pour over the pork.
* Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat. Shred with two forks and return to crockpot; heat through.
* Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
* Combine chipotle pepper and mayonnaise; spread over toast. Spoon 1/2 cup of meat mixture onto each of eight slices of toast. Top with cheese, tomatoes and remaining toast.

Enjoy

Sparerib and Sauerkraut Dinner Crockpot Recipe

Sparerib and Sauerkraut Dinner Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 lb. of fingerling potatoes
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
* 3 slices thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
* 1 jar of sauerkraut, undrained (16 oz.)
* 2 lbs. of pork spareribs
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
* 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon of caraway seeds
* 1/2 lb. smoked polish sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
* 1 cup of beer

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, place the potatoes, onion, apple and bacon. Drain sauerkraut, reserving 1/3 cup of liquid; add sauerkraut and reserved liquid to crockpot.
* Cut spareribs into serving-size portions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown ribs in batches.
* Transfer to crockpot; sprinkle with brown sugar and caraway seeds. Add sausage; pour in beer. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until ribs are tender.

Enjoy

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Sweet and Sour Moroccan Lamb Soup Crockpot Recipe

Sweet and Sour Moroccan Lamb Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into thin strips
* 1 teaspoon peeled and grated ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1 can of peeled plum tomatoes, drained (28 ounces)
* 7 cups of cold water
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed, 1/4 cup loosely packed reserved for garnish
* Salt and black pepper
* 1 cup orzo, cooked
* 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
* 1 cup dates, finely chopped

Preparation steps:

* Heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Brown lamb on all sides.
* Remove lamb to crockpot and add ginger, turmeric, tomatoes, water, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 8 hours.
* Add cooked orzo, lemon juice and cinnamon. Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with chopped dates.

Enjoy
(Serves 5)

Friday, January 17, 2014

Italian Sausage Soup Crockpot Recipe

Italian Sausage Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed for Sausage Meatballs:

* 1 pound of mild Italian sausage, casings removed
* 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish
* 1/4 cup of milk
* 1 egg
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
* 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt

Ingredients needed for soup:

* 4 cups of hot chicken broth
* 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
* 1 clove of garlic minced
* 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
* 1/2 cup uncooked mini pasta shells
* 1 bag of baby spinach leaves (10 ounces)

Preparation steps:

* For meatballs, combine sausage, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of cheese, milk, egg, basil, black pepper and garlic salt in large bowl. Roll into 1/2-inch balls.
* Combine broth, tomato paste, garlic and red pepper flakes in crockpot. Add meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
* Add pasta; cook on low for 30 minutes. Stir in spinach leaves when pasta is tender. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with additional cheese.

Enjoy
(Serves 5)

Fudge and Cream Pudding Cake Crockpot Recipe

Fudge and Cream Pudding Cake Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
* 1 cup of all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar
* 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
* 2 teaspoons of baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
* 1/8 teaspoon of salt
* 1 cup of light cream
* 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla
* 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
* 1 3/4 cups of hot water
* Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Coat inside of crockpot with butter. Combine flour, light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. Add cream, oil and vanilla; stir well to combine. Pour batter into crockpot.
* Combine dark brown sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons cocoa in medium bowl. Add hot water; stir well to combine. Pour sauce over cake batter. Do not stir. Cover; cook on high for 2 hours.
* Spoon portions of pudding cake onto plate. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy
(Serves 8 to 10)

Thai Steak Salad Crockpot Recipe

Thai Steak Salad Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed for steak:

* 1/4 cup of soy sauce
* 3 cloves of garlic, minced
* 3 tablespoons of honey
* 1 pound of boneless beef chuck steak, about 3/4 inch thick

Ingredients needed for dressing:

* 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce
* 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter
* 1/2 cup of water
* 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger
* 1 tablespoon of ketchup or tomato juice
* 2 teaspoons of lime juice
* 1 teaspoon of sugar
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon of hot chili sauce

Ingredients needed for salad:

* 1/2 head of savoy cabbage, shredded
* 1 bag of romaine lettuce with carrots and red cabbage
* 1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
* 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts
* 3/4 cup of chopped mango
* Fresh lime wedges

Preparation steps:

* Prepare steak: Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Combine soy sauce, garlic and honey into small bowl. Pour into crockpot. Add steak, turning to coat. Cover; cook on high for 3 hours or until beef is tender.
* Transfer beef to cutting board and let stand for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain into 1/4-inch strips. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
* Prepare dressing: Blend hoisin sauce and peanut butter until smooth. Add remaining dressing ingredients and mix until well blended.
* Assemble salad: Toss cabbage and romaine salad mixture with dressing in large salad bowl. Top with reserved steak. Sprinkle with cilantro, peanuts and mango. Serve with lime wedge.

Enjoy
(Serves 4 to 6)

Bean and Vegetable Burritos Crockpot Recipe

Bean and Vegetable Burritos Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of chili powder
* 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin
* 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
* 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
* 4 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 cup of frozen corn, thawed and drained
* 3 tablespoons of lime juice
* 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro
* 3/4 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese (3 ounces)
* 4 flour tortillas (10-inch)

Preparation steps:

* Combine chili powder, oregano and cumin in a small bowl. Set aside.
* Layer ingredients into crockpot in following order: sweet potato, beans, half of chili powder mixture, garlic, onion, jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, remaining half of chili powder mixture and corn. Cover; cook on low for 5 hours or until sweet potato is tender. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon 2 tablespoons cheese into center of each tortilla. Top with 1 cup filling. Fold up bottom edge of tortilla over filling; fold in sides and roll to enclose filling. Place burrito, seam side down, on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes or until heated through.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Cheesy Shrimp on Grits Crockpot Recipe

Cheesy Shrimp On Grits Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 cup of finely chopped green bell pepper
* 1 cup of finely chopped red bell pepper
* 1/2 cup of thinly sliced celery
* 1 bunch of green onions, chopped, divided
* 4 tablespoons of butter (1/2 stick), cubed
* 1 1/4 teaspoons seafood seasoning
* 2 bay leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground red pepper
* 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned
* 5 1/3 cups of water
* 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking grits
* 8 ounces of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* 1/4 cup of whipping cream or half-and-half

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add bell peppers, celery, all but 1/2 cup of green onions, butter, seafood seasoning, bay leaves, and red pepper. Cover; cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
* Turn crockpot to high. Add shrimp. Cover and cook for 15 minutes longer. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in medium saucepan. Add grits and cook according to directions on package.
* Discard bay leaves from shrimp mixture. Stir in cheese, cream, and remaining 1/2 cup of green onions. Cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese has melted. Serve over grits.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Louisiana Style Shrimp Crockpot Recipe

Louisiana Style Shrimp Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 pound shrimp, unpeeled, rinsed
* 1/2 cup butter, diced
* 1/3 cup of lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
* 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon of seafood seasoning
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of grated lemon peel, plus additional for garnish
* Hot cooked rice (optional)
* 4 lemon wedges (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Place shrimp in bottom. Add butter, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
* Turn crockpot off. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon peel. Let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve in shallow soup bowl over rice, if desired. Garnish with grated lemon peel and serve with lemon wedge, if desired.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Steak Fajitas Crockpot Recipe

Steak Fajitas Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 beef flank steak (about 1 pound)
* 1 medium onion, cut into strips
* 1/2 cup medium salsa, plus additional for garnish
* 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
* 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon of chili powder
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips
* 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips
* Flour tortillas, warmed

Preparation steps:

* Cut flank steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin strips; place meat into crockpot. Combine onion, 1/2 cup salsa, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
* Add bell peppers. Cover; cook on low for 1 hour.
* Serve with flour tortillas and additional salsa, if desired.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Chocolate Orange Fondue Crockpot Recipe

Chocolate Orange Fondue Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1/2 cup of whipping cream
* 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter
* 6 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
* 1/3 cup orange liqueur
* 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
* Marshmallows, strawberries and pound cake cubes

Preparation steps:

* Bring cream and butter to a boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, liqueur and vanilla until chocolate is melted. Place over medium-low heat and cook 2 minutes until smooth, stirring constantly.
* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Fill with warm Fondue. Serve with marshmallows, strawberries and pound cake cubes.

Enjoy

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells Crockpot Recipe

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 package of jumbo pasta shells (16 ounces)
* 1 container of ricotta cheese (15 ounces)
* 7 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 egg lightly beaten
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1 jar of marinara pasta sauce (24 to 26 ounces)
* 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
* 1 teaspoon of olive oil

Preparation steps:

* Cook pasta shells according to package directions until almost tender. Drain well; set aside. Combine ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic and salt in large bowl.
* Pour 1/4 cup pasta sauce into bottom of crockpot. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture into 1 pasta shell; place in bottom of crockpot. Repeat with enough shells to cover bottom of the crockpot. Top with another 1/4 cup pasta sauce. Repeat with remaining shells and filling. Top with any remaining pasta sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with oil.
* Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or until mozzarella cheese is melted and sauce is hot and bubbly.

Enjoy
(Serves 4 to 6)

Spicy Fruit Dessert Crockpot Recipe

Spicy Fruit Dessert Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 cups of canned pears, drained and diced
* 2 cups carambola, sliced and seeds removed
* 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate (6 ounces)
* 1/4 cup orange marmalade
* 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
* Pound cake or ice cream
* Whipped cream, optional

Preparation steps:

* Combine pears, carambola, orange juice concentrate, marmalade and pumpkin pie spice in crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on High for 2 to 3 hours or until cooked through.
* Serve warm over pound cake with whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy

Tuscan Pasta Crockpot Recipe

Tuscan Pasta Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 2 cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
* 1 can of red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 can of tomato sauce (15-oz)
* 1 cup of water
* 1 jar of sliced mushrooms, drained
* 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
* 1/2 cup of chopped onion
* 1/2 cup of chopped celery
* 4 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
* 6 ounces of uncooked thin spaghetti, broken in half

Preparation steps:

* Place all ingredients except spaghetti into crockpot
* Cover; cook on low for 4 hours or until vegetables are tender
* Stir in spaghetti. Cook on high for 10 minutes; stir. Cover and cook for 35 minutes more or until pasta is tender.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Monday, January 6, 2014

Spaghetti Pork Chops Crockpot Recipe

Spaghetti Pork Chops Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3 cans of tomato sauce (8 oz. each)
* 1 can of condensed tomato soup, undiluted
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 teaspoon celery seed
* 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
* 6 Bone-in pork loin chops (8 oz. each)
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* Hot cooked spaghetti

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, combine the tomato sauce, soup, onion, bay lear, celery seed and Italian seasoning.
* In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Add to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve chops and sauce over spaghetti.

Enjoy

Steamed Cinnamon Apples Crockpot Recipe

Steamed Cinnamon Apples Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 5 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apples (4 medium)
* 5 cups sliced peeled Braeburn apples (4 medium)
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
* 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
* 3/4 cup packed brown suger
* 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
* 1/4 cup apple cider

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. In crockpot, mix apples, butter and lemon juice. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon; toss to coat. Pour cider over apples.
* Cover; cook on low for 3 1/2 hours or until apples are tender.

Enjoy

Cream of Potato & Cheddar Soup Crockpot Recipe

Cream of Potato & Cheddar Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 1 large red onion, chopped
* 1 celery rib, chopped
* 2 cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 1 can of cream of celery soup, undiluted
* 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper
* 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
* 1 cup half-and-half cream
* Optional toppings: salad croutons, crumbled cooked bacon and additional shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation steps:

* Combine the first seven ingredients into crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
* Stir in cheese and cream. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish servings with toppings of your choice.

Enjoy

Southwest Chicken Nachos Crockpot Recipe

Southwest Chicken Nachos Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 loaf (16 oz.) Mexican prepared cheese product with jalapeno peppers, cut into cubes
* 3/4 cup Old El Paso Thick and Chunky Salsa
* 1 can of black beans, drained, rinsed
* 1 package frozen cooked southwestern-seasoned chicken breast strips, thawed, cut into cubes
* 1 container Southwest ranch sour cream dip (8 oz)
* 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
* 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
* 12 oz. large tortilla chips

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. In crockpot, mix cheese, salsa, beans and chicken.
* Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours; stirring halway through cooking, until cheese is melted.
* Stir sour cream dip and bell peppers into crockpot. Increase heat setting to high. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer or until mixture is hot. Serve over tortilla chips. Topping can be held on low heat setting for up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Enjoy

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Bacon Wrapped Fingerling Potatoes Crockpot Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Fingerling Potatoes Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 pound fingerling potatoes
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 tablespoon of minced fresh thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
* 1/2 pound of bacon slices, cut crosswise into halves
* 1/4 cup of chicken broth

Preparation steps:

* Toss potatoes with oil, thyme, pepper and paprika in large bowl. Wrap half slice of bacon tightly around each potato.
* Heat large skillet over medium heat; add potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until lightly browned and bacon has tightened around potatoes. Place potatoes in crockpot. Add broth. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.

Enjoy

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Lasagna Crockpot Recipe

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Lasagna Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese, divided
* 1 cup of ricotta cheese
* 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
* 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus additional for garnish
* 1 container refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce
* 1/3 cup of water
* 4 uncooked no-boil lasagna noodles
* 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 1 1/2 cups cooked diced chicken
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation steps:

* Combine 1 cup Swiss cheese, ricotta cheese, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in small bowl; set aside. Blend Alfredo sauce with water; set aside.
* Coat inside of crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Break 2 lasagna noodles in half and place on bottom. Spread half of ricotta mixture over noodles. Top with half of spinach. Arrange half of chicken and half of Parmesan over spinach. Pour half of Alfredo mixture over top. Repeat layers, beginning with noodles and ending with Alfredo mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
* Turn off heat. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Swiss cheese on top. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. To serve, cut into squares or wedges. Garnish with additional red pepper flakes.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccini Alfredo Crockpot Recipe

Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccini Alfredo Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders
* 2 packages cremini mushrooms, cut into thirds
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
* 2 packages of cream cheese, cut into chunks (8 ounces each)
* 1 cup of butter, cut into pieces (approximately 2 sticks)
* 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish
* 1 1/2 cups whole milk
* 1 package of fettuccini (approximately 1 pound)

Preparation steps:

* Spray inside of crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange chicken in single layer on bottom of crockpot. Top with mushrooms. Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder over mushrooms.
* Stir together cream cheese, butter, Parmesan and milk in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until smooth and heated through. Pour over mushrooms, pushing down any that float to surface. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
* Cook fettuccini in boiling, salted water according to package directions. Drain. Add fettuccini to Alfredo sauce and toss gently to combine. Serve with additional Parmesan.

Enjoy
(Serves 6 to 8)

Chicken and Asiago Stuffed Mushrooms Crockpot Recipe

Chicken and Asiago Stuffed Mushrooms Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 20 large white mushrooms, stems removed and reserved
* 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
* 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup Madeira wine
* 1/2 pound uncooked chicken sausage, removed from casings or 1/2 pound ground chicken
* 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
* 1/4 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Preparation steps:

* Lightly brush mushroom caps with 1 tablespoon oil and set aside. Finely chop mushroom stems.
* Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until just beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Add mushroom stems and cook until beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic and continue cooking 1 minute.
* Pour in Madeira and cook until it evaporates, about 1 minute. Add sausage and cook, stirring to break into small pieces, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Stir in cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
* Divide mushroom-sausage mixture among mushroom caps, pressing slightly to compress. Place stuffed mushroom caps in single layer in crockpot; cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours or until mushrooms are tender and filling is cooked through.

Enjoy
(Serves 5)

Shrimp Fondue Dip Crockpot Recipe

Shrimp Fondue Dip Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 pound shrimp, peeled, cleaned, and deveined
* 1/2 cup of water
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt, divided
* 2 tablespoons of butter
* 4 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
* 6 slices thick-sliced white bread, crusts removed
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1 cup of milk
* 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
* 2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese
* Crusty French Bread, sliced

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Place shrimp, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small saucepan. Cover; cook over medium heat about 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon, and reserve 1/2 cup broth.
* Combine butter and mustard in small bowl. Spread mixture onto bread slices. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes; set aside.
* Beat eggs, milk, reserved 1/2 cup broth, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper into small bowl; set aside.
* Spread 1/3 of bread cubes in bottom of crockpot. Top with 1/3 of shrimp. Sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese. Repeat layers 2 more times. Pour egg mixture over layers. Use rubber spatula to push bread below surface to absorb liquid. Line lid with 2 paper towels. Cover tightly; cook on low for 2 hours or until mixture is hot and thick. Serve with French bread for dipping.

Enjoy

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Scallop and Corn Chowder Crockpot Recipe

Scallop and Corn Chowder Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 6 tablespoons butter, divided
* 1 bunch leeks, cleaned well and diced
* 3/4 pound pancetta, diced
* 5 small Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced
* 5 1/4 cups fish broth
* 2 cups of corn
* 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme, divided
* 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 pound sea scallops, quartered
* 1 pint of heavy cream
* Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation steps:

* Heat 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring until softened and just beginning to brown. Remove to crockpot.
* In same skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta until lightly browned; remove to crockpot. Add potatoes, broth, corn and 1/2 to 1 tablespoon thyme. Cover; cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
* In large saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons of butter and flour and stir constantly 5 minutes over medium heat to make roux. Stir in 2 large ladles of broth from crockpot. Stir until fully combined and return mixture to crockpot, stirring until roux blends with broth. Add scallops and cook about 10 minutes or until scallops are just cooked through.
* Stir in cream and garnish with pepper and remaining thyme.

Enjoy
(Serves 6 to 8)

Roast Chicken with Peas and Prosciutto Crockpot Recipe

Roast Chicken with Peas and Prosciutto Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 whole chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut up
* Salt and black pepper
* 1 white onion, finely chopped
* 1/2 cup dry white wine
* 1 package of frozen peas (10 ounces)
* 1/2 cup whipping cream
* 2 tablespoons of water
* 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 4 cups of bow tie pasta, cooked and drained

Preparation steps:

* Season chicken with salt and pepper. Combine chicken, prosciutto, onion and wine in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 hours.
* Add peas and cream to cooking liquid in crockpot during last 30 minutes of cooking.
* Remove chicken when cooked through. Carve into slices, discarding bones. Remove chicken to warm platter.
* Stir water into cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Whisk into cooking liquid in crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened.
* To serve, spoon pasta onto individual plates. Place chicken on pasta and top each portion with sauce.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Spanish Paella with Chicken and Sausage Crockpot Recipe

Spanish Paella with Chicken and Sausage Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 tablespoon of olive oil
* 4 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total)
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 4 cups of chicken broth
* 1 pound hot smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
* 1 can of stewed tomatoes, undrained
* 1 cup of Arborio rice
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 pinch saffron (optional)
* 1/2 cup of frozen peas (thawed)

Preparation steps:

* Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; brown well on all sides. Remove chicken to crockpot as it browns.
* Add onion to same skillet; cook until translucent. Stir broth, sausage, tomatoes, rice and garlic into skillet. Stir in saffron, if desired. Pour over chicken in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3 1/2 hours or until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
* Remove chicken pieces to serving platter; fluff rice with fork. Stir peas into rice. Spoon rice into bowls; top with chicken.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Cheesy Corn and Peppers Crockpot Recipe

Cheesy Corn and Peppers Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 pounds frozen corn, thawed
* 2 poblano peppers, chopped
* 2 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
* 3 ounces of cream cheese, cut into cubes
* 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation steps:

* Coat inside of crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Combine corn, poblano peppers, butter, salt, cumin and black pepper into crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
* Stir in cheeses. Cover; cook on high for 15 minutes or until cheeses are melted.

Enjoy