Monday, October 20, 2014

Chicken and Squash Stew Crockpot Recipe

Chicken and Squash Stew Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges
* 1/2 lb. red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
* 1/2 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
* 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
* 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
* 2 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks
* 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 2-inch chunks or 1 package of precut (20 oz.)
* 2 large zucchini, cut into 2-inch chunks
* 2 cups of cooked pearled couscous

Preparation steps:

* Arrange onion and potatoes into crockpot. Pour broth over vegetables and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
* Lay chicken over vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
* Stir butternut squash and zucchini into the hot mixture, then cover and cook for 1 hour longer.
* Divide couscous evenly among 6 bowls, and ladle hot stew on top.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Roasted Garlic Vegetable Soup Crockpot Recipe

Roasted Garlic Vegetable Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 head of garlic, unpeeled
* 1 tablespoon of olive oil
* 1 large yellow onion, chopped
* 4 cups of reduced sodium chicken broth
* 1 1/2 cups of diced peeled russet potatoes
* 2 cups of thinly sliced carrots
* 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary
* 1 large bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and leaves chopped (about 8 cups)
* 1 can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz.)
* 4 teaspoons of dried basil

Preparation steps:

* Heat oven to 425 degrees.
* Slice off top third of garlic and discard. Wrap garlic in foil and roast for 40 minutes. Let cool. Unwrap and squeeze roasted garlic into bowl. Set aside. Discard skin.
* Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent (about 5 minutes).
* Transfer to crockpot. Add the next 6 ingredients and 2/3 of the reserved roast garlic (chill remaining garlic).
* Cover and cook 4 to 6 hours on low. Add basil and season to taste.
* Spread remaining garlic on crusty bread and serve with soup.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Four Cheese Macaroni Crockpot Recipe

Four Cheese Macaroni Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 3 cups of elbow macaroni
* 1 cup of minced onion
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1/3 cup of all purpose flour
* 3 cups of milk (low fat)
* 3/4 cup of low fat cottage cheese
* 1/2 cup of shredded low-fat extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup of part-skim mozzarella cheese
* 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, toasted
* Salt and pepper

Preparation steps:

* Coat inside of crockpot with oil
* Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling water. Drain well. Combine in crockpot with onion and garlic.
* Combine flour, milk, and cottage cheese in blender. Process until smooth. Add mixture to crockpot and stir to blend.
* Add Cheddar, mozzarella, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Stir to combine.
* Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours.
* Mix bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan in small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over macaroni.

Serve and enjoy
(Serves 8)

Tex Mex Chicken Rollups Crockpot Recipe

Tex Mex Chicken Rollups Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 6 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
* 6 oz. of Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 2-inch long, 1/2-inch thick sticks
* 4 cans of chopped green chilies, drained (4-oz cans)
* 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup of butter, melted
* 1/2 cup of dry bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon of chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
* A little cayenne pepper, optional

Preparation steps:

* Place chicken on a cutting board. Cover with plastic wrap and flatten each to 1/8-inch thickness using a mallet.
* Place a cheese stick in middle of each and top with a mound of chilies. Roll up and tuck in ends. Secure with a toothpick. Set aside.
* Place flour in a shallow dish and melted butter in another. In another dish, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne, if desired.
* Dip each chicken roll in flour, butter, and crumb mixture. Place seam-side down in a single layer in greased crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 1/2 hours.
* Preheat broiler
* Transfer chicken to a rimmed baking sheet. Place under broiler until crumbs are crispy and lightly browned. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Friday, October 17, 2014

Turkey with Vegetables Dinner Crockpot Recipe

Turkey with Vegetables Dinner Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 onion, diced
* 6 small red potatoes, quartered
* 2 cups of sliced carrots
* 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
* 2 lbs. boneless, skinless turkey thighs, cut into 4 to 6 pieces
* 1/4 cup of flour
* 1 envelope of dry onion soup mix
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
* 1 can of cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4 oz.)
* 2/3 cup of chicken broth
* Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish, if desired

Preparation steps:

* Place first 4 ingredients in bottom of crockpot. Place turkey over vegetables.
* Combine flour and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Pour over the turkey.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
* Garnish, if desired.

Serve with some nice hot biscuits and enjoy :-)
(Serves 4 to 6)

Cornish Game Hens with Bacon and Potatoes Crockpot Recipe

Cornish Game Hens with Bacon and Potatoes Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 cornish game hens
* 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
* 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 2 garlic cloves, peeled
* 2 carrots, scrubbed and cut in chunks
* 1 1/2 cups small new potatoes, scrubbed and dried
* 4 slices of bacon

Preparation steps:

* Rub hens inside and out with thyme, rosemary, and salt. Place a garlic clove in the cavity of each hen.
* Arrange carrots and potatoes in crockpot. Lay hens on vegetables. Lay bacon across hens, tucking ends under.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until legs move easily when pulled on or twisted.
* Before serving, place hens on a baking sheet and broil 1 to 2 minutes to crisp bacon.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Zesty Bean Dip Crockpot Recipe

Zesty Bean Dip Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained (15 1/2 oz.)
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 2 tablespoons of butter, at room temperature
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 2 green onions, chopped
* 1 package of cream cheese, at room temperature (8-oz)
* 1 jar of salsa, divided (12-oz)
* 1/2 cup of chopped tomato
* 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation steps:

* Place first 4 ingredients into crockpot. With a potato masher, mash together until mostly uniformed and mixed. Pat bean mixture in bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle with onions.
* Beat cream cheese in a bowl. Add 2/3 cup of salsa and beat again. Dollop cream cheese mixture evenly over onions. Spread gently to cover.
* Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours or on high for 1 1/2 hours until heated and bubbly.
* Spread remaining salsa over hot dip and sprinkle with chopped tomato and cilantro.

Serve dip with tortilla chips and enjoy.
(Serves 10 to 12)

Salmon Stuffed Mushrooms Crockpot Recipe

Salmon Stuffed Mushrooms Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 20 large fresh button mushrooms
* 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/4 cup of chopped red onions
* 2 tablespoons of chopped hazelnuts, walnuts, or pecans
* 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
* 1/4 teaspoon of chopped fresh dill
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 4 oz. smoked or steamed salmon, flaked
* Salmon roe (optional)
* Chopped fresh dill (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Place mushrooms, stem-side up, in the bottom of the crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until mushrooms are just tender.
* While mushrooms cook, combine oil and onions in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes or until onions are slightly soft.
* Add nuts, Worcestershire sauce, dill, and salt to onion mixture. Stir in salmon. Let stand for 20 minutes.
* Remove mushrooms from crockpot. Turn mushroom caps upside down on paper towels to drain.
* When cool enough to handle, fill caps with salmon mixture and return to crockpot, filled side up.
* Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until salmon mixture is bubbly. If desired, sprinkle with salmon roe and chopped dill just before serving.

Enjoy
(Makes 20 mushrooms)

Asian Pork Roast Crockpot Recipe

Asian Pork Roast Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1/2 cup of ketchup
* 1/4 cup of soy sauce
* 1/4 cup of honey
* 1 pork loin roast (about 3 lbs.)
* 2 to 3 garlic cloves, sliced
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 3 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
* Fresh rosemary for garnish

Preparation steps:

* Combine first 3 ingredients. Set aside.
* Cut slits into pork loin. Insert garlic slices into slits. Place pork into crockpot.
* Pour soy sauce mixture over pork.
* Sprinkle pepper over pork. Place rosemary on pork.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
* Transfer pork to a platter. Cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Spoon soy sauce mixture over meat.
* Garnish with fresh rosemary, if desired.

Serve and enjoy
(serves 5)

Mexican Lasagna Crockpot Recipe

Mexican Lasagna Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1/2 lb. ground beef
* 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage, squeezed out of the casings
* 1/4 cup chopped red onions
* 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon of cumin
* 3/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
* 1 can of petite diced tomatoes (14 1/2-oz)
* 1 can of diced green chilies (4 oz.)
* 1 cup of chunky salsa
* 12 corn tortillas, divided
* 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained, divided (15 oz.)
* 1 cup of frozen corn kernels, divided
* 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
* 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 1 can of sliced black olives, drained (approximately 2 oz. can)
* 6 green onions, sliced
* 1 large fresh tomato, chopped
* 1 avocado, coarsely chopped
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation steps:

* Cook beef and sausage in a large skillet until beef is no longer pink, stirring to break up clumps. Drain off drippings.
* Add onion and next 7 ingredients, stirring to combine.
* Place 1/3 of the meat mixture in bottom of the crockpot.
* Top with 4 corn tortillas, breaking to fit as needed. Top with 1/3 of the beans and corn.
* Combine cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese mixture over the corn.
* Repeat all layers twice, ending with cheese.
* Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours or until thoroughly heated and cheese has melted. Uncover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
* Top individual servings with black olives, green onions, chopped tomato, avocado, and cilantro.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Steak Stroganoff Crockpot Recipe

Steak Stroganoff Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of flour
* 1 teaspoon of paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt
* 2 lbs. chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
* 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4-oz)
* 1/2 cup of water
* 1 1/2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
* 2 cups of chopped onions
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 cup quartered small fresh button mushrooms
* 1 cup of sour cream
* Cooked buttered noodles or cooked rice
* Crisp bacon bits and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley

Preparation steps:

* Combine flour, paprika, pepper, and garlic in crockpot.
* Place beef cubes in flour mixture and toss until meat is well coated.
* Combine soup, water, Worcestershire sauce, onions and garlic in bowl, stirring until well mixed.
* Stir soup mixture into beef cubes in crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
* Stir in mushrooms and sour cream. Cover and cook for 10 minutes more.
* Serve over hot buttered noodles or cooked rice.
* Garnish with bacon bits and minced parsley, if desired.

Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Thai Coconut Chicken Meatballs Crockpot Recipe

Thai Coconut Chicken Meatballs Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 pound of ground chicken
* 2 green onions (white and green parts), chopped
* 1 clove of garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon of fish sauce
* 2 teaspoons mirin (rice wine)
* 1 tablespoon of canola oil
* 1/2 cup of unsweetened canned coconut milk
* 1/4 cup of chicken broth
* 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
* 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
* 2 teaspoons of lime juice
* 1 tablespoon of corn starch
* 2 tablespoons of cold water

Preparation steps:

* Combine chicken, green onions, garlic, sesame oil, fish sauce and mirin in large bowl. Mix well to combine and shape into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
* Heat canola oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, rolling to brown on all sides. Transfer to crockpot. Add coconut milk, chicken broth, curry paste and sugar. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir in lime juice.
* Stir cornstarch into cold water, mixing until smooth. Stir in additional water as needed to reach consistency of heavy cream. Stir into sauce in crockpot. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened and evenly coats meatballs.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Asian Barbecue Skewers Crockpot Recipe

Asian Barbecue Skewers Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
* 1/2 cup of soy sauce
* 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
* 3 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
* 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Cut each thigh into 4 pieces about 1 1/2 inches thick. Thread chicken onto 7-inch-long wooden skewers, folding thinner pieces, if necessary. Place skewers into crockpot, layering as flat as possible.
* Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, oil and garlic in a small bowl. Reserve 1/3 cup sauce; set aside. Pour remaining sauce over skewers. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Turn skewers over and cook for 1 hour longer.
* Transfer skewers to serving platter. Discard cooking liquid. Spoon on reserved sauce and sprinkle with sliced scallions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Enjoy
(Serves 5)

Brats in Beer Crockpot Recipe

Brats in Beer Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 1/2 pounds bratwurst (about 5 or 6 links)
* 1 bottle of amber ale or beer. Choose a light-tasting beer when cooking brats. Hearty ales can leave the meat tasting slightly bitter.
* 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoons of packed light brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons of red wine or cider vingegar
* Spicy brown mustard
* Cocktail rye bread

Preparation steps:

* Combine bratwurst, ale, onion, sugar and vinegar into crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4 1/2 hours.
* Remove bratwurst from cooking liquid. Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.
* To make mini open-faced sandwiches, spread mustard on cocktail rye bread. Top with bratwurst slices and onion, if desired.

Enjoy
(makes 30 appetizers)


Country Sausage and Bean Soup Crockpot Recipe

Country Sausage and Bean Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 cans of chicken broth (14 ounces each)
* 1 1/2 cups of hot water
* 1 cup of dried black beans, sorted and rinsed
* 1 cup of chopped onion
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon of sugar
* 1/8 teaspoon of ground red pepper
* 6 ounces reduced-fat country pork sausage
* 1 cup of chopped tomato
* 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
* 2 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 tablespoon of chili powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro

Preparation steps:

* Combine broth, water, beans, onion, bay leaves, sugar and red pepper into crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
* Coat large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add sausage and cook until beginning to brown, stirring to break up meat.
* Add sausage and remaining ingredients, except cilantro, to crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
* Sprinkle with cilantro.

Serve and enjoy
(Serves 8)

Spicy Cheddar Dip Crockpot Recipe

Spicy Cheddar Dip Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 slices bacon, chopped
* 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
* 1 cup of shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
* 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* 3 tablespoons of sour cream
* Tortilla chips
* Pretzel sticks

Preparation steps:

* Heat small skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until crisp. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towel-lined plate.
* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper, hot pepper sauce and bacon in crockpot. Cover and heat for 1 hour.
* Stir in sour cream. Cover; heat 30 minutes or until hot and cheeses are melted.
* Serve with tortilla chips and pretzel sticks.

Enjoy

Asian Ginger Chicken Wings Crockpot Recipe

Asian Ginger Chicken Wings Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 12 chicken wings, tips removed and split at joints
* 1/2 cup of chopped red onion
* 1/2 cup of soy sauce
* 3/8 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1/8 cup of dry sherry
* 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh ginger
* 1 clove of garlic, minced
* Chopped fresh chives

Preparation steps:

* Preheat broiler. Broil wings about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
* Meanwhile, stir together onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, ginger and garlic in a large bowl. Add cooked wings to bowl with onion mixture; stir to coat well.
* Transfer as many wings to crockpot as space allows to keep warm.
* Sprinkle with chives prior to serving.

Enjoy

Monday, October 13, 2014

Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip Crockpot Recipe

Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1/2 cup of butter (1 stick)
* 6 stalks of celery, sliced
* 2 onions, chopped
* 2 cans of sliced mushrooms, drained (4 ounces each)
* 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
* 2 cans of cream of celery soup, undiluted
* 5 to 6 ounces of garlic cheese, cut into cubes
* 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears
* French bread slices, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes

Preparation steps:

* Melt butter in large skillet. Add celery, onion and mushrooms; cook and stir until translucent. Stir in flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to crockpot.
* Stir in soup, cheese and broccoli. Cover; cook on high, stirring every 15 minutes, until cheese is melted. Turn crockpot on low. Cover and cook for 3 hours.
* Serve warm with bread slices and assorted vegetables.

Enjoy

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Chicken Marsala with Fettuccine Crockpot Recipe

Chicken Marsala with Fettuccine Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* Salt and black pepper
* 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1/2 cup of Marsala wine
* 2 packages of sliced brown mushrooms (6 ounces each)
* 1/2 cup of chicken broth
* 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 cup of whipping cream
* 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
* 8 ounces of cooked fettuccine
* 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to crockpot.
* Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion. Cook and stir until translucent. Add Marsala and continue cooking for 3 minutes or until mixture reduces slightly. Stir in mushrooms. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover; cook on high for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until chicken is done.
* Transfer chicken to cutting board and let stand. Blend whipping cream and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into cooking liquid. Cover; cook for 15 minutes longer or until mixture is thickened. Add salt and pepper, if desired.
* Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and transfer to large serving bowl. Slice chicken breasts and place on pasta. Top with sauce and garnish with parsley.

Enjoy
(Serves 7)

Friday, October 3, 2014

Chicken in Enchilada Sauce Crockpot Recipe

Chicken in Enchilada Sauce Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 can of diced tomatoes with smoked chipotle chiles, undrained
* 1 can of enchilada sauce (10 ounces)
* 1 cup frozen or canned corn
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
* 2 tablespoons of minced fresh cilantro
* 1/2 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese
* Sliced green onions (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Combine tomatoes with juice, enchilada sauce, corn, cumin, and pepper into crockpot. Add chicken; mix well to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 1/2 hours.
* Stir in cilantro. Spoon chicken and sauce into 4 shallow bowls. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese.
* Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Serve and enjoy
(Serves 4)

Greek Chicken and Orzo Crockpot Recipe

Greek Chicken and Orzo Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 medium green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
* 1 cup of chopped onion
* 2 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil
* 8 chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry
* 1 tablespoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
* 3/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
* 8 ounces uncooked dry orzo pasta
* Juice and grated peel of 1 medium lemon
* 1/2 cup of water
* 2 ounces of crumbled feta cheese (optional)
* Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add bell peppers and onion.
* Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Brown chicken on both sides. Transfer to crockpot overlapping slightly if necessary. Sprinkle chicken with oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
* Transfer chicken to separate plate. Turn crockpot to high. Stir orzo, lemon juice, lemon peel, water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper into crockpot. Top with chicken. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
* Garnish with feta cheese and parsley, if desired.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Caribbean Shrimp with Rice Crockpot Recipe

Caribbean Shrimp with Rice Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 package (12 ounces) frozen shrimp, thawed
* 1/2 cup of fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth
* 1 clove of garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon of chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
* 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed
* 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes
* 2 cups of cooked long-grain white rice

Preparation steps:

* Combine shrimp, broth, garlic, chili powder, salt and oregano into crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
* Add peas and tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Cover and cook on low for 5 minutes longer.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Pork Loin with Fruit Stuffing Crockpot Recipe

Pork Loin with Fruit Stuffing Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 cup of dried apricots, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons of brandy or apple juice
* 6 slices of bacon
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 2 cups of bread crumbs
* 1 cup of chicken broth
* 1 boneless pork loin (4 to 5 lb.)
* Salt and pepper

Preparation steps:

* Soak apricots in brandy or apple juice for 1 hour or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
* Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel to drain; crumble into small pieces. Reserve bacon drippings.
* Saute onion in bacon dripping until tender.
* Combine cooked onion, drained apricots, bacon, bread crumbs, and chicken broth in a bowl.
* Slice pork in half lengthwise, cutting just to, but not through, the other long side. Open pork to lie flat.
* Spread stuffing mixture along inside of pork. Roll pork snugly, starting from long side and tucking in stuffing while rolling. Tie securely with kitchen string in 3 or 4 places to hold it shut.
* Place stuffed pork in greased crockpot, fat side up. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
* Cover and cook low for 4 hours.
* Let meat stand 10 minutes prior to removing string.

Slice, serve and enjoy!
(Serves 10)

Beef Carbonnade Crockpot Recipe

Beef Carbonnade Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (5 lb.)
* 1 cup of all-purpose flour, divided
* 4 tablespoons of oil, divided
* 3 cups of beer, divided
* 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
* 6 garlic cloves, crushed
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
* 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
* 1 tablespoon of salt
* 2 cans of beef broth (10 1/2 oz. cans)
* 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
* 4 onions, sliced
* 1 cup of cold water
* Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Preparation steps:

* Pat beef cubes dry. Put 1/2 cup flour in large bowl. Add meat and stir until well coated.
* Put 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add half of beef cubes, and cook on all sides over medium heat until browned. Transfer cooked beef to crockpot. Cook remaining beef cubes, adding more oil, if needed. Transfer to crockpot.
* Pour 1 cup of beer into skillet, stirring to loosen any brown bits from skillet. Stir in brown sugar, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, broth, remaining 2 cups beer, and vinegar. Set aside.
* Arrange onions over meat in crockpot. Pour broth mixture over the meat and onions.
* Cover and cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 5 1/2 hours until meat is tender but not dry. Transfer meat to a large platter using a slotted spoon. Cover and keep warm.
* Cover crockpot and turn to high. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup flour and 1 cup cold water until smooth. Stir into simmering broth, stirring continually until smooth. Cook uncovered 10 minutes to thicken. Serve beef over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Spoon gravy over beef.

Garnish with parsley, if desired and enjoy.
(Serves 10)

Chicken Egg Drop Soup Crockpot Recipe

Chicken Egg Drop Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-6 oz. each)
* 3/4 cups of white rice
* 4 cups of chicken broth
* 2 tablespoons of lemon zest strips
* 1 cinnamon stick (3-inches long)
* 1 bay leaf
* 2 large eggs
* 2 large egg yolks
* 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
* 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
* 1 cup of broccoli florets, finely chopped
* 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped flat-leaf parsley

Preparation steps:

* Place chicken and rice into crockpot. Add broth, zest, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf.
* Cover and cook on low until chicken is cooked through, 2 to 4 hours. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let cool slightly. Remove zest, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf from crockpot and discard. Shred chicken using 2 forks and set aside.
* Whisk eggs, yolks, lemon juice, and red pepper in bowl. Slowly ladle 1/2 cup of the mixture from crockpot into same bowl, whisking constantly. Slowly pour egg mixture into crockpot, continuing to whisk.
* Cover and cook for 30 more minutes, or until soup thickens slightly. Fold in chicken and broccoli, stirring constantly, until the broccoli is tender and the chicken is heated through.
* Add salt and pepper to taste and top with parsley.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Asian Beef with Mandarin Oranges Crockpot Recipe

Asian Beef with Mandarin Oranges Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
* 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1 small onion, thinly sliced
* 1/3 cup soy sauce
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 2 teaspoons of minced fresh ginger
* 1 small green bell pepper, sliced
* 1 package of shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 3 ounces)
* 1 bunch bok choy, cleaned and chopped
* 1 can of sliced water chestnuts, drained (5 ounces)
* 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
* 1 can of mandarin oranges, drained and syrup reserved (11 ounces)
* 2 cups of beef broth
* 6 cups of steamed rice

Preparation steps:

* Heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add beef and cook, turning to brown all sides.
* Transfer beef to crockpot once it is browned.
* Add onion to same skillet. Stir over medium heat until softened. Add soy sauce, salt, ginger, bell pepper, mushrooms, bok choy and water chestnuts and cook until boy choy is wilted, about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture over beef.
* Whisk together cornstarch and reserved mandarin orange syrup in medium bowl. Stir in beef broth and pour over ingredients in crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours.
* Stir in mandarin oranges. Spoon steamed rice into shallow serving bowl and spoon beef over rice.

Enjoy
(Serves 6)

Pecan and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops with Apple Brandy Crockpot Recipe

Pecan and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops with Apple Brandy Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 thick-cut, bone-in pork loin chops
* 1 teaspoon of salt, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, divided
* 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup diced green apple
* 1/2 small onion, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 cup apple brandy or brandy
* 2/3 cup cubed white bread
* 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
* 4 tablespoons frozen butter
* 1 cup of apple juice

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Rinse pork chops and pat dry. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Sear pork chops about 2 minutes on both sides or until browned. Set aside.
* Add apple, onion, thyme, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to hot skillet. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until onions are translucent. Remove from heat and pour in brandy. Return to heat and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in bread and pecans, and cook 1 minute longer.
* Cut each pork chop horizontally with sharp knife to form pocket. Place 1 tablespoon of butter into each pocket. Divide stuffing among pork chops. Arrange pork chops in crockpot, pocket side up.
* Pour apple juice around pork chops. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 hours or until pork is just tender.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Peppered Rice Crockpot Recipe

Peppered Rice Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 cup of uncooked converted long-grain rice
* 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
* 1 cup of chopped onion
* 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1/8 teaspoon of ground red pepper (optional)
* 1 can of chicken broth
* 4 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, cubed
* 1/2 cup of milk
* 4 tablespoons of butter (1/2 stick), cut into small pieces
* 1 teaspoon of salt

Preparation steps:

* Place rice, bell peppers, onion, turmeric and ground red pepper, if desired, into crockpot. Stir in broth.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 hours. Rice should be tender and broth should be absorbed.
* Stir in cheese, milk, butter and salt; fluff rice with fork.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Enjoy
(Serves 5)