Peppermint Tree Bark

Peppermint Tree Bark

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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 cup crushed peppermint candy
2. 1 bag white chocolate chips melted
3. 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips melted

Second things steps...
1. Sprinkle about 1 Tbsp. crushed peppermint candies in bottom of 18 mini tree-shaped molds.
2. Spoon white candy melts into a ziplock bag; seal bag.
3. Snip a small corner off bag.
4. Pipe enough candy to cover mints by about 1/2 inch. 
5. Tap pan on countertop to smooth melted white candy. 
6. Refrigerate until candy is just set, about 5 minutes.
7. Spoon dark cocoa candy melts into another ziplock bag; seal bag. 
8. Snip a small corner off bag. 
9. Pipe a thin layer of dark cocoa candy melts on top of white candy melts.
10. Tap tray on countertop to smooth. 
11. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.
12. Remove candies from tray. 



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Peppermint Dark Chocolate Bark

Peppermint Dark Chocolate Bark

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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1/3 cup peppermint candy crushed
2. 2 cups dark chocolate chips 




Second things steps...
1. Line cookie sheet with wax paper.
2. Place chocolate chips in medium microwave-safe bowl. 
3. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. 
4. Continue microwaving at MEDIUM in 15 second increments, stirring until chips are melted
5. Set aside about 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies
6. Stir remaining crushed candy pieces into melted chocolate. 
7. Pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet; spread to about 1/2-inch thickness. 
8. Gently tap cookie sheet on counter top to even out thickness of mixture. 
9. Sprinkle remaining peppermint pieces over surface. 
10. Repeating tapping cookie sheet on counter until candy is desired thickness.
11. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. 
12. Break into pieces. 
13. Store in cool, dry place. 

 * Amount of peppermint candy can be increased or decreased according to your own preference.



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Cinnamon Almond Bark

Cinnamon Almond Bark

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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1/2 cup slivered almonds
2. 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

3. 1 cup cinnamon chocolate chips
4. 2 tablespoons toffee bits

   


Second things steps... 
1. 1. Line cookie tray with wax paper. 
2. Coarsely chop almonds; set aside.
3. Place cinnamon chips in medium microwave-safe bowl. 
4. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds; stir. 
5. Continue microwaving in 15 second increments, stirring until chips are melted 
6. Set aside
7. Repeat melting procedure with white chips.
8. Pour melted cinnamon chips onto prepared cookie sheet; spread to about 1/2-inch thickness. 
9. Drop melted white chips by teaspoonfuls onto melted cinnamon chips; swirl with knife
10. Gently tap cookie sheet on countertop to even out thickness. 
11. Sprinkle almond slices and toffee bits, if desired, over surface. 
12. Repeat tapping cookie sheet on counter until candy is desired thickness.
13. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. 
14. Break into pieces. 
15. Store in cool, dry place.


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Cherry Chocolate Bark

Cherry Chocolate Bark

 
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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 tablespoon butter
2. 1/2 cup butter
3. 2 cups sugar
4. 12 whole large marshmellows
5. 5 ounce can evaporated milk
6. 1 cup vanilla flavored chocolate chips
7. 2 teaspoon cherry extract
8. 1 teaspoon vanilla
9. 1 cup chocolate chips
10. 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter    

Second things steps...
1. Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan with foil. 
2. Grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside.
3. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, marshmallows, milk, salt and remaining butter. 4. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 5 minutes. 
5. Remove from the heat. 
6. Stir in vanilla chips and extracts until smooth. 
7. Pour into prepared pan.
8. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. 
9. Stir in peanut butter 
10. Drop by tablespoonfuls over first layer; cut through with a knife to swirl. 
11. Chill until firm.
12. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. 
13. Discard foil.
14.  Break candy into pieces.
15. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.


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Candied Cranberry Bark

Candied Cranberry Bark

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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 tablespoon butter
2. 1/2 cup almonds
3. 2 tablespoons sugar
4. 16 ounces almond bark
5. 1/2 cup dried cranberries
6. 1 tablespoon orange juice

   



Second things steps...
1. Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside.
2. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling; add almonds and sugar. 
3. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and almonds are golden brown 
4. Quickly spread onto 1 prepared baking sheet.
5. Cool completely; coarsely chop.
6. Melt candy coating in large microwave-safe bowl according to package directions. 
7. Stir in chopped candied almonds, cranberries and orange zest.
8. Immediately pour onto remaining prepared baking sheet; spread to 1/4-inch thickness.
9. Refrigerate until firm (about 30 minutes). 
10. Cut or break into small pieces. 
11. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.


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Crock Pot Apple Butter

Crock Pot Apple Butter

 
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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 6 whole apples
2. 3 cups sugar
3. 2 tablespoons cinnamon
4. 1 teaspoon allspice
5. 1/2 teaspoon cloves
6. 1 teaspoon nutmeg
7. 1 dash salt
8. 3/4 cup water

 

Second things steps...
1. Peel, core and slicing your apples, fill your crockpot until it’s 3/4 full.
2. Add all the rest of your ingredients and stir until well blended. 
3. Cover and cook on LOW overnight.
4.  I cooked mine for about 24 hours, taking the lid off for the last few hours to help thicken. 
5. Store in the refrigerator up to 6 weeks, or freeze for longer storage. 

** Note.. This is a messy recipe your crock pot will need too soak**


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Crock Pot Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Crock Pot Sweet & Sour Meatballs

 
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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 whole crock pot liner
2. 10 ounce jar sweet & sour sauce
3. 1/4 cup brown sugar
4. 3 tablespoons soy sauce
5. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
7. 3 pounds frozen meatballs ( you can pre-make them and freeze them)
8. 1 whole red bell pepper seeded and chopped
9. 20 ounce can pineapple chunks





Second things steps...
1. Place liner in a slow cooker bowl, fitting it snugly against bottom and sides of bowl; 
2. Place all ingredients in slow cooker; stir gently then cover with lid. 
3. Cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours, until done.
4. Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. 
5. Serve directly from slow cooker.
 
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Crock Pot Chicken Stew

Crock Pot Chicken Stew


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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 2 1.4 pounds boneless chicken thighs 
2. 2 whole carrots sliced
3. 1 cup apple juice
4. 1 whole garlic clove minced
5. 1 teaspoon salt
6. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
7. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8. 1 cup dried apricots
9. 1 batch cooked couscous

Second things steps...
1. Place the chicken, and carrots in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray.
2.  In a small bowl, combine the apple juice, garlic, salt, cinnamon and pepper; pour over vegetables.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
4. Remove chicken from slow cooker; shred meat with two forks. 
5. Skim fat from cooking juices; stir in apricots. 
6. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker; heat though
7. Serve with couscous. 


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Crock Pot Kandi Kiolbasa's Minestrone

Crock Pot Kandi Kiolbasa's Minestone

 
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First things first  
 Ingredients:
1. 2 whole carrots diced
2. 2 whole celery stalks diced
3. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
4. 4 cups chicken broth( I've also used vegetable broth)
5. 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 1 teaspoon black pepper
8. 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
9. 1 cup small pasta shells uncooked
10. 1 can diced and peeled potatoes







Second things steps...
1. Combine carrots, celery, and garlic in slow cooker. 
2. Pour in broth and stir in tomatoes, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper and Italian seasoning.
3.  Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
4. Thirty minutes before serving, stir in pasta,
5. Cover, increase heat to high and cook until pasta is tender, about 30 minutes. 
6. Season with salt and pepper and stir in potatoes until warm
7. Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan, if desired


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Crock Pot Smokey Chili

Crock Pot Smokey Chili

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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 pound ground pork
2. 1 pound boneless pork shoulder
3. 3 cups chopped onion
4. 1 3/4 cups chopped bell pepper
5. 3 whole garlic cloves chopped
6. 3 tablespoons tomato paste
7. 1 cup beer any kind ( you can omit this)
8. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
10. 3 tablespoons chili powder
11. 1 tablespoon ground cumin
12. 2 teaspoons oregano
13. 6 whole tomatoes diced
14. 15 ounce can drained pinto beans
15. 1 whole smoked ham hock
16. 2 tablespoons sugar
17. 1/2 cup cilantro



Second things steps...
1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 
2. Coat pan with cooking spray. 
3. Add ground pork to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to slightly crumble. 
4. Drain well. 
5. Transfer pork to a slow cooker.
6. Recoat pan with cooking spray. 
7. Add pork shoulder; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. 
8. Transfer pork to slow cooker.
9. Recoat pan with cooking spray. 
10. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 8 minutes, stirring frequently. 
11. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. 
12. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. 
13. Stir in beer; cook 1 minute. 
14. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker.
15. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, chili powder, and next 9 ingredients (through ham hock) to slow cooker. 16. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours or until meat is tender.
17. Remove bay leaves and ham hock; discard. 
18. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and sugar. 
19. Ladle about 1 1/3 cups chili into each of 8 bowls;
20. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 tablespoon green onions, and 1 tablespoon cheese. 

Serve each serving with 1 lime wedge.

Note: You can also cook the chili in a slow cooker on LOW for 8 hours. For cooking chili on the stovetop, use a total of 12 ounces beer and simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the pork shoulder is tender.


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Enjoy !!

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Crock Pot BBQ Ribs

Crock Pot BBQ Ribs
 
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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 5 pounds ribs (dont be cheap)
2. 1 cup ketchup 
3. 1 teaspoon black pepper
4. 1 teaspoon salt
5. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
6. 1 cup steak sauce
7. 2 cups BBQ sauce ( your choice, I've done all but spicy)  


 





Second things steps... 
1. Place spareribs on rack in baking pan. 
2. Brown in a 400 degree F oven for 15 minutes
3. Turn and brown on other side for 10 to 15 minutes
4. Drain fat and put ribs in slow cooker. 
5. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over ribs. 
6. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. ( Taste test is the best one)

*Note.... drown the ribs in BBQ sauce or forever regret it**
 

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Crock Pot Ravioli Casserole

Crock Pot Ravioli Casserole
 
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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
2. 1/2 cup chopped fresh onion
3. 1 whole garlic clove chopped
4. 52 ounces spaghetti sauce ( your choice on kind )
5. 15 ounce can tomato sauce
6. 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
7. 2 packages ravioli ( beef or cheese filled, although cheese can leak )
8. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
9. 1/4 cup parsley.  




Second things steps...
1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. 
2. In skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. 
3. Cook onion and garlic in oil about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. 
4. Stir in pasta sauce, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.
5. Place 1 cup of the sauce mixture in slow cooker. 
6. Add 1 package frozen ravioli; top with 1 cup of the cheese. 
7. Top with remaining package of ravioli and 1 cup cheese.
8. Pour remaining sauce mixture over top.
9. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours or until hot. 
10. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. 


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Crock Pot Amazing Pot Roast

Crock Pot Amazing Pot Roast
 
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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 4 pound beef pot roast
2. 1 tablespoon black pepper
3. 1 tablespoon salt
4. 2 cans alphabet soup family size
5. 1/2 cup beef broth
6. 1/2 teaspoon basil   



Second things steps...
1. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. 
2. Place in slow cooker.
3. In small mixing bowl, combine 2 cans soup with liquid and basil. 
4.Pour over meat.
5. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours 


*** Note.... After cooking I take mine out, shred it and serve it with vegetables.


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Crock Pot Pork Stew

Crock Pot Pork Stew
 

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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 3 whole potatoes peeled and quartered
2. 3 whole carrots peeled and cubed
3. 2 whole beef boullion cubes
4. 1 teaspoon salt
5. 1 teaspoon black pepper
6. 2 pound pork roast cut into chunks
7. 1 jar applesauce 24 ounce size
8. 2 teaspoon seasoning salt
9. 1 teaspoon browning 
        

Second things steps...
1. In a slow cooker, combine the potatoes, carrots, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper. 
2. Place pork over vegetables and pour applesauce over the top.
3. Cover and cook on high setting for 4 to 5 hours. 
5. Stir in the browning and seasoning salt and serve.


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Crock Pot Macaroni & Cheese

Crock Pot Macaroni & Cheese



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 package of macaroni 8 ounce size
2. 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
3. 1 can milk
4. 1 teaspoon salt
5. 1 teaspoon black pepper
6. 3 cups shredded cheese
7. 1 stick butter
8. 2 whole eggs

   




Second things steps...
1. Mix 2 1/2 cups cheese and margarine into macaroni while hot. 
2. Add oil and other ingredients, mix well. 
3. Grease slow cooker well. 
4. Pour in to slow cooker and sprinkle other 1/2 cup cheese over top. 
5. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.


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Crock Pot Lasagna

Crock Pot Lasagna



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 26 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
2. 3/4 cup water
3. 15 ounces ricotta cheese
4. 1/2 cup shredded carrots
5. 6 whole lasagna noodles
6. 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
7. 1 pound ground beef     



Second things steps...
1. Coat a 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. 
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl stir together pasta sauce and water.
3. Cover bowl with waxed paper and microwave on high for 3 minutes. 
4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir together ricotta cheese and carrot; set aside.
5. In a frying pan, cook the meat until browned and crumbled.  
6. Spoon 1/2 cup of the sauce mixture in the bottom of prepared slow cooker. 
7. Break noodles to fit the bottom of the slow cooker and arrange over the sauce in the slow cooker. 8. Spoon mounds of half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. 
9. Using 1/2 cup of the mozzarella. 
10. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the layers. 
11. Top with remaining noodles, breaking to fit, remaining ricotta mixture, and 1/2 cup mozzarella. 12. Spoon remaining sauce over and top with remaining mozzarella.
13. Cover; cook on low heat setting for 3 hours (noodles should be tender). 
14. Remove crockpot from liner and let stand covered for 20 minutes.


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Crock Pot Ham & Beans

Crock Pot Ham & Beans



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 2 pounds great northern beans
2. 3 cups diced ham
3. 1/2 cup ketchup
4. 1 tablespoon black pepper
5. 4 cups water





Second things steps...
1. Rinse beans. 
2. In a 4-1/2-quart Dutch oven or large pot, combine beans and 8 cups cold water. 
3. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. 
4. Simmer for 2 minutes. 
5. Remove from heat.
6. Cover; let stand for 1 hour. 
7. Drain and rinse beans.
8. In the crock pot, combine the beans, ham, ketchup, salt, and 4 cups fresh water. 
9. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. 
10. Cover and simmer for 3 hours or until tender, adding more water, if necessary. 


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Crock Pot Ham

Crock Pot Ham



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 3 pounds fully cooked boneless ham
2. 1 teaspoon black pepper
3. 2 cups pineapple chunks
4. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
 



Second things steps...
1. Place ham in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. 
2. Sprinkle with pepper. 
3. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over ham.
4. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.


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Crock Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage

Crock Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1.5 pound beef brisket
2. 1 whole cabbage chopped
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5. 3 tablespoons vinegar
6. 3 tablespoons sugar
7. 2 cups water

Second things steps...
1. Combine ingredients in removable liner with cabbage on top.
2.  Cut meat to fit, 
3. cut cabbage into chunks. 
4. Place liner in base. 
5. Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours; high 6-7 hours or on auto 6-8 hours



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Crock Pot Cornbread

Crock Pot Cornbread


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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 whole yellow cake mix
2. 2 whole packages cornbread mix




Second things steps...
1. In large bowl, add yellow cake mix and cornbread mixes and the ingredients per the boxes.
2. Mix well.
3. Add the mix to a well greased crock-pot or 2 bread pans.
4. Cook on high for 2 hours.


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Crock Pot Chili With Vegetables

Crock Pot Chili With Vegetables



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 2 whole carrots diced
2. 1 bunch celery chopped
3. 1 whole onion chopped
4. 16 ounces mushrooms chopped
5. 1 whole zucchini chopped
6. 1 whole squash chopped
7. 1 teaspoon basil
8. 1 teaspoon salt
9. 1 teaspoon black pepper
10. 1 can tomato paste
11. 3 cups tomato juice ( not v8)
12. 2 cans diced tomato
13. 60 ounces kidney beans
14. 1 cup frozen corn kernels



Second things steps...
1. Sauté first 3 ingredients in a skillet coated with cooking spray until onions are translucent. 
2. Add mushrooms, zucchini, and squash; sauté 3 more minutes. 
3. Add chili powder and next 2 ingredients, and sauté 5 more minutes.
4. Stir together tomato sauce and tomato juice in a 6-qt. slow cooker until smooth. 
5. Stir in diced tomatoes, next 2 ingredients, and carrot mixture. 
6. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.

Note: Cool leftovers, and freeze in plastic freezer containers or zip-top plastic freezer bags for up to 2 months.


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Crock Pot Chili

Crock Pot Chili



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So onto the recipe.....



First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 2 pounds cubed beef chuck
2. 31 ounce can black beans
3. 10 ounce can diced canned tomatoes
4. 15 ounce can tomato sauce
5. 2 teaspoons chili powder
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 2 teaspoons cumin
8. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
9. 1 cup chunky salsa

Second things steps...
1. In a crock pot combine all the ingredients except the salsa; mix well. 
2. Cover and cook on high setting for 5 to 5-1/2 hours, or on low setting for 8 to 9 hours,
3. Just before serving, stir in the salsa; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through.

Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and I apologize...The above picture came from me I took the picture !!
 


Enjoy !!


Love,
 Kiolbasa Style

Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings With Vegetables

Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings With Vegetables



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So onto the recipe.....



First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2. 1 pound red potatoes
3. 2 cups baby carrots
4. 6 cups chicken broth
5. 2 cups bisquick mix
6. 1/2 cup water
7. 2 teaspoon parsley

Second things steps...
1. Place chicken, potatoes, onion and carrots in 6-quart slow cooker. 
2. Add broth.
3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 9 to 10 hours
4. Increase heat setting to high. 
5. Stir together Bisquick mix, water and parsley in medium bowl. 
6. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto hot chicken mixture. 
7. Cover and cook 45 to 50 minutes or until dumplings are dry in center.

Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and I apologize...The above picture came from I took it !!



Enjoy !!


Love,
 Kiolbasa Style

Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
2. 1 pound carrots cut to slices
3. 1 teaspoon salt
4. 1/2 teaspoon thyme
5. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6. 1 whole bay leaf
7. 1 tablespoon chopped onions
8. 1 whole garlic clove chopped
9. 2 whole celery sticks cut to slices
10. 32 ounces chicken broth ( homemade or bought)
11. 1 cup frozen snow peas
12. 2 cups wide egg noodles uncooked

Second things steps...
1. Place chicken, carrots, salt, thyme, pepper in crock pot
2. Add in bay leaf, onion, garlic, celery and broth in order listed in crock pot
3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
4. Stir in peas and noodles. 
5. Increase heat setting to high. 
6. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. 
7. Remove chicken from cooker
8. Place chicken on cutting board. 
9. Shred chicken, using 2 forks. 
10. Return chicken to cooker. 
11. Remove bay leaf.
12. Serve


Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and 
I apologize...The above picture came from me I took it !!



Enjoy !!


Love,
 Kiolbasa Style

Crock Pot Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts

Crock Pot Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts



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So onto the recipe.....
 


First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 5 whole boneless chicken breast halves
2. 3 whole potatoes cubed and peeled
3. 2 tablespoons butter
4. 2 cans chicken broth( your choice on size)
5. 1 teaspoon garlic salt
6. 1 whole onion diced

Second things steps...
1. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry
2. Place in slow cooker. 
3. Add onion and potatoes.
4. In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients and heat until smooth and hot. 
5. Pour over chicken breasts.
6.  Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.


** (I also added one lemon sliced and one bell pepper sliced for flavors)


Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and I apologize...The above picture came from me I took it !!



Enjoy !!


Love,
 Kiolbasa Style

Crock Pot Chicken & Rice With Broccoli

Crock Pot Chicken & Rice With Broccoli



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So onto the recipe.....





First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 2 pounds chicken breasts
2. 12 ounces rice
3. 2 cups water
4. 11 ounces can of broccoli cheese soup (make your own if you like )
5. 1/2 cup butter
6. 1 cup broccoli fresh or frozen
7. 1/2 pound space cheese ( aka velveeta block like you make nachos with)

Second things steps...
 1. In a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker, combine all the ingredients; mix well.
 2. Cover and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours.


Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and I apologize...The above picture came from www.pickypalate.com
 


Enjoy !!


Love,
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Crock Pot Chicken

Crock Pot Chicken



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So onto the recipe.....



First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 whole chicken
2. 1/2 cup chicken boullion
3. 1/2 cup butter
4. 1 tablespoon black pepper
5. 1 tablespoon salt

Second things steps...
1. Wash your chicken, and remove the innards ( make them dance if you want)
2. Add the 1/2 cup chicken broth to the bottom of slow cooker
3. Turn the slow cooker on low
4. Place the chicken in the crockpot
5. Baste with melted butter 
6. Add desired seasonings to taste.
7. Cover and allow to cook in slow cooker on low for 8-10 hrs


** I cover the chicken with salt and pepper, seasoned salt, garlic salt, and sometimes I will quarter a lemon and stuff the inside of the chicken with the pieces. But, it's really all about preference.  


Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and I apologize...The above picture came from me I took it !!!



Enjoy !!


Love,
 Kiolbasa Style

Crock Pot Blueberry Butter

Crock Pot Blueberry Butter



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So onto the recipe.....



First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 8 cups mashed fresh blueberries
2. 2 cups sugar
3. 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
4. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
5. 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg


Second things steps...
1. Put the pureed blueberries in a slow cooker. 
2. Place a lid on the pot and turn it on to low. 
3. After about an hour, give it a stir. 
4. At this point, you want to use something to prop the lid a bit I found that laying a wooden spoon across the rim of the cooker and then placing the lid on gave it just enough room to let the steam evaporate.
5. My blueberry butter spent about six hours in the slow cooker
6. At the beginning of hour five, I added the spices and the sugar, removed the lid completely and turned the heat up to high, in order to speed the cooking down.
7. Once it’s cooked down pour into jars 
8. Wipe rims, apply lids and screw on bands. 
9. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. 
10. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place.

*When the cooking process is done, you can puree with an immersion blender or (carefully) in a regular blender, for a smoother product. It depends on whether you like your butters a bit chunky or very smooth.


Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and I apologize...The above picture came from www.simplebites.net



Enjoy !!


Love,
 Kiolbasa Style

Crock Pot Beef Tacos

Crock Pot Beef Tacos


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So onto the recipe.....



First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 2 pounds beef chuck roast
2. 1 teaspoon salt
3. 1 teaspoon black pepper
4. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5. 1 tablespoon chili powder
6. 1 can tomato paste
7. 2 cups beef broth
8. 1 can tomato sauce
9. 1 teaspoon cumin
10. 1 batch tortillas or taco shells




Second things steps...
1. Sprinkle beef evenly with salt.
2. Cook beef, in batches, in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes
3. Remove beef, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. 
4. Add 1 Tbsp. chili powder to Dutch oven; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
5. Stir in tomato paste, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. 
6. Add 2 cups beef broth, and stir, scraping bits from bottom of Dutch oven. 
7. Return beef to Dutch oven, and stir.
8. Place beef mixture in a 4 1/2-quart slow cooker.
9. Add onion and next 4 ingredients. 
10. Cook on HIGH 4 hours or on LOW 6 hours or until beef is tender. S
11.Serve with warm tortillas or fill shells and desired toppings.


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Enjoy !!


Love,
 Kiolbasa Style

Crock Pot Beef Stew Style

Crock Pot Beef Stew Style



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So onto the recipe.....



First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1/2 cup flour
2. 1 teaspoon salt
3. 1 teaspoon pepper
4. 3 pounds beef stew meat
5. 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
6. 1 package mixed vegetables ( or fresh pick your own)
7. 1 jar spaghetti sauce ( ironically marinara or garlic is best)
8. 1 can tomato paste ( small to medium size can)

Second things steps...
1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper.
2. Roll the beef in the flour mixture, coating completely.
3. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a soup pot over high heat until hot
4. Brown the beef on all sides for 5 minutes.
5. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
6. Add the veggies garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and cook for 5 minutes
7. Add the remaining ingredients, including the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; return the beef to the pot 8. Bring dish to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender
10. Keep stirring occasionally.

  
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Enjoy !!


Love,
 Kiolbasa Style

Crock Pot BBQ Pork Fajitas

Crock Pot BBQ Pork Fajitas



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So onto the recipe.....



First things first  
Ingredients:
1. 1 whole pork roast cut into chunks
2. 2 cups barbeque sauce
3. 3/4 cup salsa ( your choice)
4. 1 tablespoon chili powder
5. 1 teaspoon cumin
6. 18 whole tortillas
7. 1 cup shredded cheese
8. 1/2 cup onion diced
9. 1 batch of stir fry vegetables ( frozen or fresh your call)
10. 1/2 teaspoon salt ( you can add more, less, or omit)
11. 1 batch guacamole ( don't buy the store junk make your own)
12. 1 jar sour cream



Second things steps...
1. Place pork in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. 
2. Place onion on top. 
3. Mix barbecue sauce, salsa, chili powder and cumin in small bowl
4. Pour over pork and onion.
5. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
6.  Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. 
7. Shred pork, using 2 forks. 
8. Return pork to cooker and mix well. 
9. Stir in stir-fry vegetables and salt. 
10. Increase heat setting to High. 
11. Cover and cook 30 minutes or until mixture is hot and vegetables are tender.
12. Using slotted spoon remove pork mixture from cooker, fill each tortilla with pork mixture.
13. Fold one end of tortilla up about 1 inch over filling
14. Fold right and left sides over folded end, overlapping. 
15. Fold remaining end down. 
16. Serve with cheese, guacamole and sour cream.



Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and I apologize...The above picture came from www.ziplist.com



Enjoy !!



Love,
 Kiolbasa Style

Crock Pot Basic Pot Roast

Crock Pot Basic Pot Roast



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 3 pounds top round roast
2. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3. 1 package beef stew seasoning
4. 1/2 cup tabasco sauce ( dont worry its not spicy)
5. 14 ounce can beef broth




Second things steps...
1. Heat oil in pressure cooker bottom over medium high heat.  
2. Brown chuck roast on both sides.  
3. Mix beef stew seasoning in water and add to meat.  
4. Add beef broth. 
5. Secure lid and reduce heat when pressure regulator starts to rock. 
6. Cook for 1 1/2 hours.

While you can’t do potatoes or vegetables with this method, I reduce some of the liquid after cooking, thicken for gravy and serve with mashed potatoes.


Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and I apologize...The above picture came from www.userealbutter.com



Enjoy !!


Love,
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Berry Barbeque Sauce

Berry Barbeque Sauce



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 1 cup frozen berries
2. 1 tablespoon garlic pepper
3. 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4. 1/4 cup brown sugar
5. 2 tablespoons corn syrup
6. 1/2 cup ketchup
7. 1 pinch red pepper flakes
8. 1 teaspoon paprika
9. 1 teaspoon black pepper
10. 2 teaspoons butter




Second things steps...
1. Puree all the ingredients in a food processor. 
2. Transfer to a small saucepan and simmer for one hour, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. 3. Let cool and store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to one month.


Now simple disclosure I will on occasion borrow pictures from other sites if I did not take one and I apologize...The above picture came from www.blogs.kqed.org



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Barbeque Sauce Basic

Barbeque Sauce Basic



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First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 2 cups ketchup
2. 1 cup water
3. 1/2 cup apple cider
4. 6 tablespoons brown sugar
5. 6 tablespoons white sugar
6. 1 teaspoon black pepper
7. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
8. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

 

Second things steps...
1. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. 
2. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. 
3. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes
4. Use



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Barbequed Bananas

Barbequed Bananas



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So onto the recipe.....



First things first
 Ingredients:
1. 4 whole bananas
2. 1 cup brown sugar
3. 1 cup cream




 Second things steps...
1. Put the bananas on the grid close to the heat.
2. Cook them until the side on the grid is black, turn over and cook again on the other side. 
3. This should be about 10 minutes a side.
4. When the skins are thoroughly black, cut open gently so you have skin full of banana.
5. Sprinkle the brown sugar along the top and pour a little cream over.


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Enjoy !!
 

Love,
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