Classic split pea soup is good any time of the year. If you prefer all vegetables, omit the ham hock and replace it with vegetable stock.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb ham hocks
1 c diced celery
1 1/2 c diced carrots
2 c diced onions
1 lb dried green split peas
3 chicken bouillon cubes
healthy dash black pepper
2 tsp minced garlic
Preheat slow [...]
Do’s and Don’ts For The Slow Cooker
1. Do test your slow cooker before using it for the first time: Fill it with 2 quarts of water and heat it for 8 hours. If the final temperature fails to reach 185F, it is not safe to use.
2. Don’t fill your slow cooker more than 2/3 full [...]
YUM, add these ingredients to your slow cooker and enjoy a wonderful side dish tonight to any meat and salad.
Ingredients
3 1lb packages of frozen corn
12 ounces of cream cheese, chunked for best results
1/4 c stick margarine, chunked
6-7 slices American cheese, chunked
3 tbsp milk or 3 tbsp half and half
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp Splenda
Hint: Add 1/4 [...]
Keep your slow cooker on the counter and in plain view. Soon, you will be using it for nearly every meal. The convenience of letting dinner cook all day while you do other things is a wonderful habit! Enjoy the Slow Cooker!
Use refrigerator biscuits, or let your homemade ones sit in the refrigerator until they are sticky/doughy [...]
Talk About Tequila Sundown!! Add chopped avocado, grated cheeses, sour cream, sliced olives, chopped fresh cilantro, and various types of peppers and onions for more zip and pizzaz!
This stew is hearty, and the chili powder and taco seasoning give it the South-of-the-Border flavor! Hot corn and flour tortillas are perfect!
Ingredients:
1 can whole-kernel corn, with red [...]
This Mediterranean version slowly cooked vegetable stew will be so tasty you won’t even miss the meat.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste, no substitute for best flavor
1/4 c red wine and a dash more
1 lb plum tomatoes, sliced – use plum [...]
A light, but still hearty chicken stew competes with beef stew for its intense flavor and popularity!
Ingredients:
1 jar of roasted chicken gravy
1/2 c dry white wine or chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
dash garlic powder to 1/4 tsp
1 tsp instant chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt to taste
12 boneless chicken thighs, or 4 chicken breasts
8 oz fresh whole [...]
This crocker bread is amazing and was given to me by a friend. At first, it was a disaster because I didn’t butter it all over. Be sure to put the frozen dough in a prepared buttered crock pot, and brush the dough with butter, coating thoroughly.
Every crockpot is different, so if your bread doesn’t brown, once [...]
The slow cooker is a great way to prepare delicious sides for big meals.
Sweet Potatoes are good for us and this recipe will help your family eat them up!!
Gather these Ingredients:
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbs butter, melted
1/4 c water
1/4 c frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 c pure maple syrup
1 c chopped dried apricots
2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5 inch chunks
1 lb small [...]
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