Guacamole
1 tbs. chopped onion
1 tbs. chopped, seeded jalapeno peppers
2 tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
¼ tsp. salt
3 ripe avocados
¾ cup chopped tomatoes
1 tsp. lime juice
3 scallions, white part only
5 garlic cloves, minced
1. Using a food processor in short bursts, process the onions, garlic, scallions. Jalapenos, cilantro and salt until it is coarse.
2. Halve and pit the avocados and scoop the flesh into the onion mixture.
3. Add the tomatoes and the lime juice.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Serves 4
FRESH CUCUMBERS WITH SOUR CREAM
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. crushed celery seed
Chopped dill
Chopped cucumbers
Chill when time to serve. Fold in 3 cups chopped cucumbers. Also good topping for plain greens or sliced tomatoes.
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.
VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP
1 pound ground chuck
1 cup chopped onion
1 large (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes (chopped)
3 cup diced potatoes
1 (16 oz.) can cut green beans
2 teaspoon chili powder
2-3 dashes cayenne pepper sauce
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed beef bouillon
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrots
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Brown meat with onion and celery; drain off fat. Stir in remaining ingredients and add 1 or 2 cups water. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
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.
SUNSHINE SQUASH
1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds, peeled, seeded and diced
1 can(14-1/2-ounce) tomatoes, undrained
1 can(about 15-ounces) corn, drained
1 medium onion, coarsley chopped
1 clove garlic, minced well
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-” pieces
1 canned green chili, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2- teaspoons tomato paste
Combine all ingredients except tomato paste in slow-cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours or until squash is tender. Remove about 1/4- cup cooking liquid and blend with tomato paste. Stir into slow-cooker. Cook 30 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and heated through. Serves 6- 8.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPAGHETTI SAUCE
1 1/2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
36 oz whole or chopped tomatoes, undrained
2/3 cup chablis or other dry white wine 1
teaspoon dried fennel seed
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salt to taste
Place all ingredients in slow cooker/Crock Pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Note: You can add mushrooms if desired.
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
SLOW-COOKER SHRIMP CREOLE
* 1 1/2 c. diced celery
* 1 1/4 c. chopped onion
* 3/4 c. chopped bell pepper
* 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
* 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
* 1 clove garlic*
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 6 drops Tabasco (opt.)
* 1 lb. shrimp, deveined & shelled
*1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder may be substituted. Combine all ingredients except shrimp. Cook 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low. Add shrimp last hour of cooking. Serve over hot rice. Chicken, rabbit or crawfish may be substituted for shrimp. Stove top version, if you don’t have a Crock Pot. Saute celery, onion and bell peppers in oil or butter until tender. (Better if left
a bit crunchy.) Add remaining ingredients except meat being used. Simmer at least 30 minutes to an hour. Add shrimp or whatever meat you wish and simmer 30 minutes more. This is even better reheated the next day.
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.
SHRIMP CREOLE
1 1/2 c diced celery
1 1/4 c chopped onion
3/4 c chopped bell pepper
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes
1 clove garlic*
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 drops Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 lb shrimp, deveined and shelled
Combine all ingredients except shrimp. Cook 3 - 4 hours on high or 6 - 8 hours on low. Add shrimp last hour of cooking. Serve over hot rice. Chicken, rabbit or crawfish may be substituted for the shrimp. * 1 tsp garlic salt or 1/4 tsp garlic powder may be substituted.
SALMON BAKE IN CROCKPOT
* 3 cans Salmon, 1 lb each
* 4 cups Bread crumbs, soft 10 slices
* 1 can Tomatoes in puree, 1 lb.
* 1 Green pepper, chopped
* 3 teaspoons Lemon juice
* 1 can Cream of onion soup, cond.
* 2 Chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
* 6 Eggs, well beaten
* 1 can Cream of celery soup, cond.
* 1/2 cup Milk
Grease removable liner well. Combine all ingredients, except celery soup and milk, in removable liner. Place liner in base. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours or auto for 3 hours. Combine cream of celery soup with 1/2 cup of milk and heat in saucepan. Use as sauce for salmon bake.
PARTY HAMBURGER DIP
* 1 pound Hamburger
* 1 1/2 pounds Velveeta
* 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes and chiles
* 1/2 Onion, diced
* 1 8 - 12 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
Brown hamburger, mushrooms & onion; drain. Melt Velveeta in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and simmer (high) for about 30 minutes. Serve with corn chips or crackers. Turn pot to low while serving.
MIXED VEGETABLE BAKE
* 2 cans Creamed corn, 17 oz each
* 2 cans Green beans; cut, 16 oz each
* 2 cans Peas, 16 oz each
* 1 can Tomatoes, 17 oz
* 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
* 1 teaspoon Tarragon
* 1 teaspoon Basil
* 1/2 teaspoon Salt
* Pepper
Combine all ingredients in removable liner, mix well to blend herbs. Place liner in base. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours.
MEXICAN CHEESE DIP
* 1/2 pound Velveeta
* 1 teaspoon Taco seasoning (optional)
* 1/2 can Ro-Tel Tomatoes with chilies
Cube cheese and place in Crock Pot. Cover and heat 30 to 60 minutes, until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and seasoning. Cover and continue heating 30 minutes.
Serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.
Lo-Cal Crock Pot Chicken
2 med. onions, thinly sliced
2-3 lb. chicken, cut up and skinned
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lg. can tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 bay leaf
Layer in order and cook on low 6-8 hours, or on high 2 1/2 - 4 hours.
FIESTA CHICKEN
* 2 tablespoons oil
* 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 teaspoon oregano
* 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) Mexican style diced tomatoes
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Heat oil in skillet. Cook chicken pieces until browned. Remove and drain. Place onion, green bell pepper, garlic and jalapeno pepper in skillet and saute until slightly cooked. Add all ingredients to crockpot and stir to combine. Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours (HIGH 4 hours). Serve on flour tortillas.
CROCKPOT SWISS STEAK
1 1/2 - 2 lb. round steak
2 tbsp. flour
1 sliced green pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. thick bottled steak sauce
Cut steak into serving size pieces. Coat with flour, salt and pepper. In large skillet or slow cooking pot with browning unit, brown meat in oil. Pour off excessive fat. In slow cooking pot, combine meat with tomatoes, onion, green pepper and steak sauce. Cover pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until tender. Thicken juices with additional flour, dissolved in a small amount of water, if desired. Makes 5 or 6 servings. Serve with mashed potatoes.
CROCKPOT HOT DIP
* 1 pound Italian Sausage - hot
* 1 pounds velveeta - Mexican type - hot
* 1 can rotel tomatoes (drained)
* 1 jar pace picante sauce - hot
* 1 jalapeno pepper - finely diced
- -Brown sausage and drain along with jalapeno pepper.
- -Add to slow cooker/Crock Pot with other ingredients and simmer on low for 1 hour
or more until melted and blended.
- -Serve with tortilla strips or chips, large Fritos corn chips, or even lightly toasted and cubed sourdough bread.
CROCKPOT HAMBURGER-SAUSAGE DIP
* 1 pound ground chuck
* 1 cup picante sauce
* 1 can cream of mushroom soup
* 2 pound Velveeta cheese…cut into pieces
* 1 pound pork sausage
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 can Rotel tomatoes
* 3/4 teaspoon oregano
Combine picante sauce, garlic powder, soup, tomatoes, oregano and cheese in Crock Pot. Brown ground chuck and sausage until it is done. Drain very well and place in slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cook on low until cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite chips.
CROCKPOT CREOLE CHICKEN
8 chicken thighs (I used 3 big breasts)
1 can diced tomatoes (I used 1 can whole tomatoes chopped up)
1 can tomato paste (I used 1 can Rotel drained)
1 chopped bell pepper
1 chopped onion chopped ham (I used one thick slice ham chopped up)
diced sausage (I left this out only because I didn’t have any)
Tabasco sauce to taste (I left this out)
-Throw it all in the crock and cook on low 4-5 hours. I thickened it a little at the end with cornstarch. I served it over brown rice. The ham gave it really good flavor. We really liked it.
CROCKPOT CHILI III
1 16 oz can kidney beans — drained
2 14 1/2 oz can tomatoes
2 pounds ground chuck — coarsely ground
2 medium onions — coarsely chopped
1 green pepper — coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic — crushed
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
salt to taste
Put all ingredients in crock pot in order listed. Stir once. Cover and cook on Low 10-12 hours. (High 5-6 hours).
NOTES : Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.
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 THIGHS
6 chicken thighs (remove skin)
1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes (28 oz)
salt and pepper
Throw these in the crockpot and cook on high for about 3 hours. Serve with egg noodles. Can it be more simple?!
IF you don’t love garlic, use regular tomatoes, but this had a wonderful garlic flavor, we thought. Even the kids liked it, and they usually won’t eat anything with sauce. The “sauce” is VERY liquidy, so if you want a more gravy-ish sauce, add some tapioca at the beginning, or partially drain the tomatoes before cooking.
CROCKPOT CHICKEN PIZZA
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast- cut into bite size pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 large cans tomato sauce
2 large cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tsp. thyme
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 bay leaf
Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir to make sure all chicken is coated well.
Cook on Low setting for 8 hours, until chicken and vegetables are tender.
CROCKPOT CHICKEN CACCIATORE III
1 can tomatoes, diced (a small can probably, I actually had to open a 6# can and
just put a few scoops in)
2 cans (small ones) tomato paste
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 can mushrooms (usually I use fresh, but these were on hand, so I used ‘em! lol)
1 small onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 Tbl Italian Seasoning
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
I mixed all those together and poured it over the top of the chicken. Then I cooked it on LOW all day (started it around 9 I think, cooked til 6)
CROCKPOT CAJUN SAUSAGE & RICE
8oz Kielbasa sausage, cut in 1/4″ slices
1 (14 1/2oz) can diced Tomatoes with liquid
1 medium Onion, diced
1 medium Green Pepper, diced
2 Celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 TBSP Chicken bouillon granules
1 TBSP Steak sauce
3 Bay leaves or 1 tsp dried Thyme
1 TSP sugar
1/4 to 1/2 TSP Hot Pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked instant Rice
1/2 cup chopped Parsley (optional)
Combine sausage, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, celery bouillon, steak sauce, bay leaves, sugar and hot pepper sauce in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
Remove bay leaves; stir in rice and 1/2 cup of water. Cook an additional 25 minutes. Stir in parsley if desired.
Makes 5 servings
CROCKPOT CABBAGE AND BEEF CASSEROLE
2 lb. ground beef
1 head cabbage, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
1 (16oz) can tomatoes
broth or tomato juice to cover bottom of pot
Garlic salt, thyme, red pepper and a bit of oregano
Brown ground beef and drain. Shred cabbage and chop onion. Put in broth or other liquid to cover bottom of pot. Layer cabbage, onion, spices, meat, and garlic salt.
Repeat layers ending with beef. Top with tomatoes, undrained and a dusting of oregano. Cook on high for 1 hour. Stir all together. Cook on low heat until ready to eat, 8-10 hours. Makes 3-4 servings.
CROCKPOT BOURBON BREAST OF CHICKEN
4 chicken breasts halves
1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp onion, chopped
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp dried chervil
1/4 c bourbon
1 (4 oz) can mushrooms, undrained
1 (10 oz) can tomatoes
1/4 tsp sugar
Salt & Pepper
Dredge chicken in flour which has been mixed with paprika and a little salt. Heat butter and oil in a skillet and saute chicken on both sides until lightly browned. Stir in onion, parsley and chervil and cook a moment. Remove from heat. Place chicken in crock cooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours. Serve with noodles of rice. Serves 4
CROCKPOT BLACK EYED PEAS AND OKRA
2 (16 oz each) packages frozen Black Eyed peas
2 cups water
1 (15 oz) can Ranch Style Beans with Jalapenos undrained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 (12 to 16 oz)package frozen sliced okra
1 can Ro Tel tomatoes and Green chiles
Dump all ingredients in Crock Pot. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours. May take even longer.
I start mine on high for several hours, then switch to low for the remaining time.
VARIATION: Substitute 4 (15oz) cans of canned Black Eyed peas (undrained) and omit the water.