Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Au Gratin Potatoes and Onion Crockpot Recipe

Au Gratin Potatoes and Onion Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 6 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced
* 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
* 1 cup of shredded American cheese
* 1 can of fat-free cream of mushroom soup
* 1/2 cup of milk
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme leaves

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, layer half each of the potatoes, onion and cheese; repeat layers. In a small bowl, mix soup, milk and thyme. Pour over potatoes in crockpot.
* Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat setting to low. Cook for 6 to 7 hours longer.

Enjoy

Chicken Gumbo Crockpot Recipe

Chicken Gumbo Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 tablespoon of olive oil
* 8 oz of fresh chorizo sausage, removed from casings
* 2 onions, finely chopped
* 4 stalks of celery, diced
* 4 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1 teaspoon of cracked black peppercorns
* 1 bay leaf
* 1/4 cup of short-grain brown rice
* 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
* 1 can of diced tomatoes
* 4 cups of chicken breast
* 1 lb of boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite size pieces)
* 2 cups of sliced okra
* 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
* 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
* Finely chopped green onions

Preparation steps:

* In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, onions and celery and cook until sausage is cooked through. Stir occasionally. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning to taste, salt, peppercorns and bay leaf and cook for about 1 minute. Add rice and toss until coated. Stir in tomato paste. Add tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil.
* Transfer to crockpot. Stir in broth and chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours. Stir in okra, bell pepper and cayenne. Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes, until okra is tender. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with green onions.

Enjoy

Hungarian Stew Crockpot Recipe

Hungarian Stew Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 lb lean boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
* 2 cups of ready to eat baby carrots
* 1 medium onion, sliced (1/2 cup)
* 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
* 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
* 3 teaspoons of paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 1/2 cup of chili sauce
* 1 can of beef broth
* 2 cups of sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 bag of uncooked wide egg noodles
* 1 container of sour cream
* 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, mix beef, carrots, onion and bell pepper. Add flour, paprika, salt, thyme and pepper; toss to coat. Stir in chili sauce and broth.
* Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
* Stir mushrooms into stew. Cover; cook on low for 30 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender. Meanwhile, cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on package; drain.
* At serving time, stir sour cream into stew until well mixed. Spoon noodles into bowls. Top with stew. Sprinkle with parsley.

Enjoy

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Turkey Cobbler Crockpot Recipe

Turkey Cobbler Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 tablespoon of oil
* 2 leeks, cleaned and finely chopped
* 2 carrots, peeled and diced
* 2 stalks of celery, diced
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon of dried tarragon
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1 teaspoon of cracked black peppercorns
* 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup of dry white wine
* 2 cups of chicken broth
* 8 oz. of mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
* 4 cups of cubed skinless boneless turkey (or you can substitute chicken breasts)
* 2 cups of sweet green peas
* 1/2 cup of heavy or whipping cream

Topping ingredients needed:

* 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour
* 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 2 teaspoons of baking soda
* 3/4 cup of buttermilk
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Preparation steps:

* In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks, carrots and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, tarragon, salt and peppercorns and cook for about another minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add wine and broth and cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 5 minutes.
* Place mushrooms and turkey in crockpot and add leek mixture. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours. Stir in peas and whipping cream.
* To prepare the topping, combine whole wheat and all-purpose flours and salt in a bowl. In a cup or bowl with a pouring spout, combine baking soda, buttermilk and olive oil. Pour into well and mix until blended. Drop batter by spoonfuls over hot turkey mixture. Cover and cook on high for about 45 minutes.

Serve and Enjoy.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cobbler Crockpot Recipe

Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cobbler Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 cups of chopped apples
* 2 cups of cranberries, thawed
* 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon of grated orange zest
* 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice or port wine

Ingredients needed for crust:

* 1 cup of all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons of baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1 tablespoon of butter
* 1/3 cup of milk

Preparation steps:

* In a bowl, mix together apples, cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, orange zest and juice. Pour into prepared baking dish.
* Crust: In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Using your fingers, rub in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add milk, stirring to make a soft dough. Roll out on a lightly floured board, or pat using your hands, to fit the top of the baking dish. Place over fruit, pushing dough down the sides of the dish to ensure that fruit mixture is completely covered.
* Cover dish with foil and secure with a string. Place dish into crockpot and add boiling water to come 1 inch up the sides. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, until a toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean.
* When ready to serve, run a knife around the edge of the cobbler. Place a serving dish or platter over the top of the dish, invert and unmold.

Greek Chicken Pita Folds Crockpot Recipe

Greek Chicken Pita Folds Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 medium onion, halved, sliced
* 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
* 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
* 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
* 4 pita (pocket) breads
* 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
* 1 plum tomato (Roma), sliced
* 1/2 medium cucumber, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, mix onion, garlic, chicken thighs, lemon-pepper seasoning, oregano and allspice; mix to coat chicken with seasoning.
* Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
* Heat pita breads as directed on package. Meanwhile, remove chicken from crockpot; place on cutting board. Shred chicken with two forks.
* To serve, stir yogurt into onion mixture in crockpot. Spoon chicken onto warm pita breads. With slotted spoon, transfer onion mixture onto chicken; top with tomato and cucumber. Fold each pita bread in half.

Enjoy

Country Style Ribs and Sauerkraut Crockpot Recipe

Country Style Ribs and Sauerkraut Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 lb boneless country-style pork loin ribs
* 1 medium cooking apple, sliced
* 1 small onion, sliced
* 1 can of sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
* 3 tablespoons of packed brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon of caraway seed
* 1/4 cup of dry white wine or apple juice

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, place pork ribs, apple and onion. Top with sauerkraut, brown sugar and caraway seed; mix lightly. Pour wine over top.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

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