Prosciutto with Asparagus
8 slices of prosciutto, sliced very thin
1 pound of asparagus spears, with the tough ends snapped off and cooked
1 cup of parmesan cheese
Butter for baking dish
1. Spread the prosciutto out on a cutting board.
2. Put spears on ½ of each slice.
3. Arrange on a buttered baking dish and sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese.
4. Slide this under the broiler and stand there for 1 minute – just enough time to melt the cheese and warm the dish but not overcook the ham.
Serves 8
Stuffed Endive
1 Head of endive
1 package of Boursin
1 orange, peeled and sliced into slivers
½ cup toasted, slivered almonds
1. Separate the endive leaves.
2. Add 1 tsp. cheese to bottom of each leaf.
3. Top with orange slice and almonds.
Serves 8
Polenta Wedges with Rosemary and Walnuts
2 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
8 walnut halves
Butter 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
• Bring broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
• Gradually whisk in corn meal.
• Reduce heat to medium and whisk constantly until mixture thickens, about 6 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add cheese and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; stir until cheese melts.
• Stir in chopped walnuts and rosemary.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer polenta to prepared dish.
• Spread evenly using buttered knife.
• Cool until polenta is firm, at least 1 hour.
• Line baking sheet with foil.
• Cut polenta into 8 wedges.
• Transfer wedges, bottom side up, to prepared sheet.
• Dot wedges with 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.
• Place 1 walnut half in center of each wedge.
Cook’s Note: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake polenta until heated through, about 12 minutes.
Serves 8
ZUCCHINI PARMESAN
4 c. thinly sliced zucchini
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. margarine
Freshly ground pepper
Put all ingredients except cheese in skillet. Cover and cook 1 minute. Uncover and continue cooking and turning with wide spatula until just tender. About 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Toss. Serves 6 to 8.
Roquefort Spread
Good on toasted crusty French bread or simple table water biscuits.
9 Ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled and at room temperature
¼ cup tawny port
1/3 cup minced walnuts
1. Place the cheese in a bowl and stir it well with a wooden spoon and add the port and make it smooth.
2. Fold in the walnuts.
3. Chill for 2 hours to set before serving.
Yield: 1 cup
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
1 red onion, sliced
1 green pepper, cut in thin strips
4 med. zucchini, sliced & unpeeled
1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
1 tbsp. oleo
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Combine all ingredients, except oleo and cheese, in a slow cooker. Set temperature on low and heat for 3 hours. Dot casserole with oleo and sprinkle with cheese. Cook 1 1/2 hours more on low setting.
Makes 6 servings.
TACO CHILI
1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pkg (1 1/4oz) taco seasoning mix
2 cans (14 1/2oz ea.) diced tomatoes
1 can (10oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (16oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 15oz can chili beans in sauce
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
Shredded cheese (mozzarella, Monterey Jack or
cheddar)
Slightly crushed tortilla chips
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion, one-half at a time, till meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Transfer to a 3 1/2- to 5-quart crockery cooker. Stir in dry taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, pinto beans, chili
beans in chili sauce, and corn. Cover; cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle each serving with some cheese and chips.
Makes 8 servings.
SWISS CHEESE SCALLOPED POTATOES
* 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
* 3 TBS butter, cut into 1/8-inch pieces
* 1/2 cup milk
* 2 TBS all-purpose flour
* 3 oz. Swiss cheese slices, torn into small pieces
* 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion (optional)
1. Layer half the potatoes, 1/4 cup onion, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1 TBS butter in slow cooker. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours or on HIGH 4 hours. Remove potatoes with slotted spoon to serving dish.
2. Blend milk and flour in small bowl until smooth. Stir mixture into slow cooker. Add cheese; stir to combine. If slow cooker is on LOW, turn to HIGH, cover and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir. Pour cheese mixture over potatoes and serve. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Makes 5 to 6 servings.
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
1 package (10 oz) frozen corn kernels
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 can ( 14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese, divided
6 green peppers. tops removed & seeded
Combine all ingredients, except 1/4 cup cheese and green peppers. Stuff peppers. Arrange peppers in Crock Pot. Cover, cook on low 6 - 8 hours (high 3 - 4 hours) Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese during the last 30 minutes.
Makes 6 servings
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
2 cups water
1 spaghetti squash, a size which will fit in slow cooker/Crock Pot
With a skewer or large fork, puncture several holes in the squash. Pour water in the slow cooker/Crock Pot, add the whole squash. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours. Split and remove seeds, then transfer the “spaghetti” strands to a bowl. Serve tossed with butter and salt and
pepper, Parmesan cheese or your favorite sauce.
SLOW-COOKER CREAMY SCALLOPED POTATOES AND HAM
3 lbs. med. size potatoes peeled and sliced
1 onion chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked ham
1 can (10 3/4 oz) reduced fat cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup water
Combine potatoes, onion, cheese and ham in slow cooker/Crock Pot. In small bowl, stir together soup & water. Pour over potato mixture. Cover pot. Cook on High for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir mixture just before serving. Makes 6 servings
SLOW-COOKED BROCCOLI
2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped broccoli, partially thawed
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers(about 25)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, soup, 1 cup cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
Pour into a greased slow cooker. Sprinkle crackers on top; dot with butter. Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
Yield: 8-10 servings.
SHRIMP MARINARA
* 1 (16 oz.) can of tomatoes, cut up
* 2 tbsp. minced parsley
* 1 clove of garlic, minced
* 1/2 tsp. dried basil
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 1 tsp. dried oregano
* 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
* 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
* 1 lb. cooked shelled shrimp
* Grated Parmesan cheese
* Cooked spaghetti
In a Crock Pot, combine tomatoes with parsley, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, oregano, tomato paste and seasoned salt. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Turn control to high, stir in shrimp, cover and cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes more.
Serve over cooked spaghetti. Top with Parmesan cheese.
PROVINCIAL CHICKEN
* 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, frozen
* 2 small zucchini, diced
* 1 can (4 oz) sliced black olives
* 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
* 1 can good-quality diced tomatoes (about 15 ounces)
* 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup with herbs
* 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 2 to 3 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
* hot noodles, rice or pasta
Combine first 9 ingredients in 3 1/2-quart slow cooker/Crock Pot (or larger). Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Add cheese and sour cream during the last 15 minutes. Serve over hot noodles, rice or pasta.
PIZZA FONDUE
* 1 lb. ground beef
* 2 cans Chef Boy-ardee pizza sauce with cheese
* 8 oz. grated cheddar cheese
* 8 oz. grated Mozzarella
* 1 tsp. oregano
* 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
* 1 tbsp. cornstarch
Brown ground beef and drain. Add all other ingredients place in slow cooker/Crock Pot and heat through.
Serve with tortilla chips.
PIZZA DIP
* 1 large cream cheese softened
* 1 jar pizza sauce
* 1 small can chopped olives
* 1 medium onion chopped
* 1 pkg. sliced pepperoni
* 1 pkg. grated cheese for pizza
Spread cream cheese in bottom of slow cooker/Crock Pot. Then mix up the pizza sauce, onion, olives and pepperoni and spread on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle with the pizza cheese and cook on low until the cheese on top melts. Serve with tortilla chips.
You could add other pizza toppings to this or delete some that are listed.
PARMESAN SCALLOPED POTATOES
5 to 6 red potatoes, sliced (about 5 cups sliced)
6 slices turkey bacon or other smoked meat
3 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste
Layer all ingredients in lightly buttered 3 1/2-quart Crock Pot (or use a souffle dish to fit in a larger Crock Pot); cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Adjust seasonings.
Serves 4.
MACARONI PIE
8 oz. box (cooked) macaroni
3 c. grated cheese
1 (16 oz.) can of evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. sweet milk
2 eggs
1/4 c. margarine
1 tsp. sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine cooked macaroni with other ingredients and pour into a greased crockpot.
Cook 3 1/2 hours on medium heat.
GREEK STEW
3 pounds of stewing beef
1 1/2 pounds small onions (about 7)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1- 28 oz. can tomatoes
1/2 cup beef stock
1- 5 1/2 oz. can tomato paste
2 TBS red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
1 sweet green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Cut beef into 1 inch cubes, trimming off any fat Cut onions into wedges leaving root end intact. Put meat & onions into slow cooker along with garlic & tomatoes. Combine beef stock, vinegar, oregano, salt & pepper and add to slow cooker, stirring gently to blend. Cook on Low for 8-9 hours or High for 6 hours. Add flour & water mixture and chopped green pepper. Cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve sprinkled with feta & parsley.
GLAZED COCKTAIL SAUSAGES
* 3/4 cup apricot preserves
* 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
* 2 scallions chopped
* 1/2 pound precooked mini smoked sausages (the ones with cheese in them will work
also)
In a 1-quart mini electric slow cooker; mix together the preserves and mustard.
Stir in scallions and sausages. Cover, plug in the cooker and cook for 3 hours or until very hot. Remove the cover, stir to mix and serve immediately with toothpicks; keep the heat on for another 30-60 minutes if desired while serving.
CROCKPOT TURKEY SANDWICHES
6 c. diced turkey
3 c. diced cheese (American or Velveeta)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. Miracle Whip
Mix all of above and put in Crock Pot for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally. Add liquid, if needed. Serve with buns.
CROCKPOT MEATBALLS
* 2 pounds Hamburger
* 1 cup Breadcrumbs
* 1 each Egg
* Grated Parmesan cheese
* Parsley and oregano
* Onion and garlic powder
* Milk
* 1 can Beer
* 1 bottle Ketchup, regular size
Mix hamburg, breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings and milk together. Make small meatballs.
Mix ketchup and beer in the Crock Pot and start to heat. You can put the raw meatballs into the sauce and simmer for several hours.
I like to bake the meatballs first to get out most of the grease.
CROCKPOT CHILI II
1 lb ground beef, cooked and rinsed
60-70 ounces rinsed light or dark kidney beans
16 ounces tomato paste
16 ounces peeled chopped tomatoes (reserve liquid)
1/2 small onion, chooped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 package chili seasonings
cayenne pepper to taste, if desired
Okay, now the hard part, put it all in the crockpot and cook on low until you are ready, I’d recommend at least 5 hours so the peppers and onions are cooked soft. Use the reserved tomato liquid if it seems too thick for your taste. We serve with tortillas, cheese, sour cream, and salsa! Mmmmmmmmmmmm.
CROCKPOT CHICKEN PARMIGIANA 1
3 Chicken breasts
1 Small egg plant sliced
1 Egg
10 1/2 oz Can pizza sauce
1 ts Salt
6 Slices mozzarella cheese
1/4 ts Pepper
1 c Dry bread crumbs
1/2 c Butter
If using whole chicken breasts, cut into halves. In a bowl beat egg, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken into the egg, then coat with crumbs. In a large skillet or crockpot with a browning unit, saute chicken in the butter. Arrange eggplant and the chicken in pot, (place eggplant on the bottom or it will not cook completely.) Pour pizza sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Add mozzarella cheese; sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND PASTA
1 T cooking oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces)
1 can of Cream of Chicken soup
1/2 cup water
1 bag frozen seasoned pasta and veggie combo (I like the one with corkscrew pasta and cheddar cheese)
Heat the oil and then brown the chicken in it. Set the chicken aside and add soup, water, and the pasta/veggie combo. Heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 min. or until the chicken is no longer pink. Stir occasionally. Serves about 4.
CHICKEN CACCIATORE IN CROCKPOT
Place cut up chicken in slow cooker/Crock Pot, cover with one large undrained can of cut-up tomatoes, one cut-up onion, one cut-up green pepper, minced garlic (to taste), one Tbs. Italian herbs, red pepper flakes to taste. (I add mushrooms if I have them!) Cook all on low 6-8 hours until falling apart. Serve over hubby’s favorite pasta, sprinkling more pepper flakes (if you dare!) and plenty of Parmesan cheese over it!
CHEDDAR POTATO SLICES
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 medium baking potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1. Mix soup, paprika and pepper. In greased 2-quart shallow baking dish arrange potatoes in overlapping rows. Sprinkle with cheese. Spoon soup mixture over cheese.
2. Cover and bake at 400°F. for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more or until potatoes
are tender. Serves 6.
For the slow cooker/Crock Pot:
Follow directions above, placing ingredients in a lightly greased slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, until potatoes are tender. Keep warm (on low) for serving.
BROCCOLI SOUFFLE
2 pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli (2 lbs.)
1 can cream of celery soup (undiluted)
1 c. real mayonnaise
3 tbsp. grated onion
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
Ritz crackers
1 stick melted margarine
Cook broccoli; drain and cool. Mix soup, mayonnaise, onion, egg, and cheese and add to cooled broccoli. Put in a lightly greased 3 1/2-quart crockery cooker. Mix 1 stack Ritz or buttery crackers (crushed) with margarine or butter. Put on top. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours.
BEST DIP EVER
* 1 (1 pound) package Velveeta
* 1 can Chili - no beans
* 1 pound medium or spicy sausage, browned and crumbled
You can heat this on the stove until the cheese melts and it all mixes together OR I usually put it in the Crock Pot on low until blended and then keep it there to serve.
ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE
2 cans sliced asparagus, (10 oz each)
1 can cream of celery soup, (10 oz)
2 hard cooked eggs, thinly sliced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup coarsely crushed saltines or Ritz crackers
1 teaspoon butter
Place drained asparagus in lightly buttered slow cooker/Crock Pot or slow cooker/Crock Pot baking insert. Combine soup and cheese. Top asparagus with sliced eggs, soup mixture, then the cracker crumbs. Dot with butter. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.