Monday, October 27, 2014

Sensational Beef Stroganoff

2 Tbsp Onion Onion
1 Tbsp Garlic Garlic
1 tsp Seasoned Salt
1 1/2 lbs cubed stew meat
14.5 oz can beef broth
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
7.3 oz jar sliced mushrooms, drained
Ground pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp cornstarch
Prepared egg noodles

Combine first 7 ingredients in a greased slow cooker.  Cook on low 8-10 hours.  Combine sour cream and cornstarch, mix well.  Stir into ingredients in slow cooker until well blended.  Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce thickens.  Spoon beef mixture over hot egg noodles.  Makes 6 servings.


Gluten Free Pizza

1 Gluten Free Pizza Crust & Sauce Mix
1 cup very warm water
2 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz Tomato Sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
Grated Mozzarella Cheese
3 Mushrooms, sliced
1 Sm can sliced olives
salted, roasted cashews
turkey sausage
grated cheddar cheese

Make Pizza Crust according to package directions.  Make Pizza sauce according to package directions.  Sprinkle mozzarella cheese then add your favorite toppings (ours is the mushrooms, olives, cashews & ground turkey "sausage").  Sprinkle more mozzarella & cheddar cheese.  Bake in oven and enjoy with your favorite drink.

Turkey Sausage:  make a fennel tea with 1/4 cup boiling water and 1 Tbsp fennel seeds.  Brown 1/4 lb of ground turkey in the tea.



Sunday, October 26, 2014

Southwest Enchiladas

1 1.2 lbs ground beef or turkey
1 jar Southwest Slow Cooker Sauce
15 oz can black beans, drained
6 8-inch corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar Jack cheese, reserving 1/3 cup
Sour cream and salsa for garnish (optional)

Brown meat in a skillet; drain.  Add sauce and black beans; heat through.  In a large greased slow cooker, layer 3/4 cup beef mixture, one tortilla and 1/3 cup cheese.  Continue to repeat layers ending with beef mixture.  Cover; cook on low 2-2 1/2 hours.

Top with reserved cheese during the last 5 minutes.  Garnish with sour cream and salsa, if desired.

Makes 6 servings


Bayou Bourbon Beef & Broccoli

2 lbs stew meat
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp Onion Onion
2 tsp Garlic Garlic
1/2 cup Bayou Bourbon Glaze
1 cup shredded carrots
13 oz can mushrooms, drained
1 tsp salt
16 oz. pkg frozen broccoli

Combine first 9 ingredients in a gallon resealable freezer bag.  Put broccoli in a separate bag, if desired.  Freeze.

Thaw completely; place in slow cooker on low 6-8 hours or until tender.  Add broccoli the last hour of cook time.  If it seems dry, add 1/4 cup additional Bayou Bourbon Glaze or 1/2 cup beef broth.

Note:  Can also be baked in a casserole dish at 350 degrees for approximately 2-3 hours or until tender.  Add broccoli during last 1/2 hour of cook time.

Serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles.

Makes about 6 servings.



Creamy Onion Chicken

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup
2-3 Tbsp Onion Onion
Salt & Pepper to taste

Place chicken breasts in a greased slow cooker; combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.  Cook on low 2-3 hours or until tender.  Add 2-3 tablespoons water or milk if chicken becomes too dry.
Makes 3-4 servings.

I served it with rice & green beans.


Saturday, October 25, 2014

Slow Cooker Cheese Tortellini Soup

 2 cans diced tomatoes
1 block cubed cream cheese
1 lb cooked sausage
4 cups chicken broth
19 oz bag frozen cheese tortellini
2 Tbsp Tastefully Simple Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto   

put all ingredients with the exception of the tortellini in a slow cooker.  Cook on low 4-6 hours.  Add tortellini the last hour as you don't want it to get overcooked.  If too saucy, cook with lid off last 30 minutes (or use less broth).

Serve with a salad and garlic bread.

Makes 6 servings.



Pesto Pork Crockpot Meal

3-4 lbs Pork Tenderloin
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 Tbsp  Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto
13 small red potatoes

Place pork tenderloin on bottom of greased slow cooker.  Put red potatoes on top.  Sprinkle with Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto.  Cook on low for 6 hours.





Friday, October 24, 2014

Bayou Bourbon Pork Chops w/Sweet Potatoes & Apples

6 Boneless pork chops
3-4 large sweet potatoes
3-4 large apples
1 Tbsp  Onion Onion
1 tsp Seasoned Salt
1/3 C Bayou Bourbon Glaze
1/3 C chicken broth

Place sliced sweet potatoes on bottom of greased slow cooker, layer apples.  Place pork chops.  Add remaining ingredients.  Cook on low 5-6 hours.  Use broth from bottom of slow cooker to spoon over pork chops.

Makes 6 servings.


Savory Grilled Chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp  Onion Onion
2 Tbsp Garlic Garlic
4 Tbsp soy sauce
juice from 1 lime

Place ingredients in a large resealable bag; marinate for 2-3 hours.  Discard marinade; grill chicken to desired doneness.

Makes 4-6 servings.


Wild Rice & Beef

1 lb ground beef
2 tsp Seasoned Salt 
4 chopped green onions
Creamy Wild Rice Soup
1 Cup uncooked rice
5 Cups Hot water

Brown ground beef with Seasoned Salt.  In slow cooker, mix Creamy Wild Rice Soup, rice, and hot water.  Add hamburger & onions.  Cook on low 3-4 hours.

Makes 6 servings.


Teriyaki Salmon (or Pork)

1/2 cup  Honey Teriyaki Sauce
2-3 lbs salmon fillet
Prepared brown or white rice

Spread Honey Teriyaki Sauce over salmon.  Cover; marinate 1 hour.

Salmon:  Grill on medium-low 20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.

Pork:  Grill or fry to desired doneness or bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until cooked through.

Serve with brown or white rice.  Makes 4-6 servings

Vegetable side dish:  broccoli and carrots seasoned with Green Tea Peppercorn.


Simply Sweet & Spicy Lime Chicken

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup Simply Salsa Mix
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
2 Tbsp olive oil

Place ingredients in a large resealable bag; marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.  Discard marinade; grill chicken to desired doneness.

Makes 6 servings.

Side:  Grilled green beans & potatoes using Roasted Garlic Infused Oil, Bacon Bacon, Garlic Garlic & Seasoned Salt.  Coat well then grill.


Bayou Bourbon Baby Back Ribs

2 racks baby back ribs
1 Tbsp Garlic Garlic (tm)
 Salt & Pepper to taste
Bayou Bourbon (tm) Glaze 

Season ribs with salt, pepper, and Garlic Garlic to taste.  Wrap in foil.  Grill or bake at low temperature for 1 1/2 hours.  Remove ribs from foil; place in a baking pan (if baking).  Brush generously with Bayou Bourbon Glaze; place ribs directly on grill or in oven on baking pan.  Grill or bake at low temperature an additional 15-30 minutes or until tender and cooked through.

Makes 4-6 servings