2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed Melt margarine in 10-inch skillet […]
Continue readingIn the months and weeks before the holiday season, we all usually start dragging out our recipes, including favorite appetizer recipes. Everyone loves those tasty treats and you know your dinner guests like to grab a few bites as they mingle and catch up with each other. Even when planning a big sit-down meal, your […]
Continue readingIf you are on a low-glycemic diet, you may already be getting tired of snacking on low-fat cheese, a handful of nuts, and celery sticks. Your family may be looking a little droopy as they sit down to yet another grilled chicken breast and steamed broccoli dinner. You may also be starting to miss your […]
Continue readingThis is the recipe that turned me into a crockpot fan. Before I tried this Hawaiian Chicken recipe, my crockpot was hanging out in the very back of one of my kitchen cabinets. I just didn’t know what to do with it until I happened to come across this recipe. I can’t remember if it […]
Continue readingAfter we’ve eaten about as much turkey as we can handle around Thanksgiving and Christmas, I like to freeze the rest of the meat and use it in various crockpot recipes during the cold winter months. I often buy an extra turkey or two right after Thanksgiving when stores mark them down. I just stick […]
Continue readingEverybody makes the usual cold turkey and mayonnaise sandwiches the day after Thanksgiving. This year, why don’t your surprise your family with these hot turkey sandwiches from the crockpot. They are cheesy, delicious and a huge hit at our house. My six year old things this is by far the best way to eat turkey. […]
Continue readingHere’s a great dish to use leftover turkey in. If you don’t have any, you can easily substitute cooked chicken. I use some of the turkey stock I make from the carcass of the Thanksgiving turkey. 2 cups of cooked turkey 4 cups water 4 cups turkey broth 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon salt […]
Continue readingAfter you are finished removing most of the meat of your turkey, use the carcass to make turkey stock. You can then use that stock to make this delicious turkey and rice soup right in your crockpot. * 4 cups turkey broth * 2 to 4 slices cooked bacon, diced * 2 cans (14.5 ounces […]
Continue readingOne of my favorite things to do with leftover holiday turkey is to turn it into a dish with some completely different flavors than the usual holiday fare. This turkey chili dish certainly fits the bill. After all that cooking for Thanksgiving and Christmas, I also appreciate the fact that I just need to dump […]
Continue readingHere’s another one of my crockpot dressing recipes. My husband prefers this cornbread version. I usually make the cornbread the night before and leave it sitting on the kitchen counter covered with a clean tea cloth. cornbread 8 slices day old bread, toasted and cubed 4 eggs 1 med. onion 1/2 c. chopped celery 1 […]
Continue readingMy biggest challenge on Thanksgiving has always been getting my stuffing or dressing done before the turkey got cold. I don’t like to cook it in the bird, but cooking it in the oven takes quite some time and since I have only one, it’s always been a bit tough to time things right. For […]
Continue reading1 cup dried red beans 4 cups water, (or more if needed) 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco pepper sauce 1 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (or 1/4 cup onion flakes) 1 finely chopped green bell pepper 2 cloves chopped garlic (or a good dash of garlic powder) 1/2 pound […]
Continue reading3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 3 Tbl. butter 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Start by cooking the pasta in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes. Drain it well and add the […]
Continue readingWhen I was a little girl, goulash and noodles was one of my favorite meals. I remember my mom simmering this dish on the stove all afternoon. I don’t always have the time to stand by the stove for hours to stir the pot. I modified my mom’s recipe a bit and cook it in […]
Continue readingThere is nothing better on a cold day than a cup of homemade beef stew and a big hunk of homemade bread or a biscuit. My favorite way to cook my beef stew is in the crockpot. It can slowly simmer away all day while I go about my busy day. At dinner time the […]
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