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August 30, 2011

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Makes 6 servings 1 Whole Gold'n Plump chicken 6 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 tsp Shirley J Chicken Bouillon 1 cup water 2 bay leaves Salt and Pepper 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup Shirley J BBQ Mix Garlic salt Garlic powder 1 Tbsp Worcestershire … Read More »

August 30, 2011

Recipe for Slow Cooker Chunky Veggie Pasta Sauce

Makes 6 Servings 3 large fresh tomatoes, cut into chunks (if you like chunkier sauce make them larger, if not dice them) 1 green pepper, diced 1/2 yellow squash or zucchini, grated 1 carrot, peeled and grated 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup diced onions 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 bay leaf 1 tsp dried … Read More »

August 25, 2011

Yummy yummy salad

I have been eating salads a lot this summer.  Luckily, my husband loves them and often requests them.  This is one of my faves lately.  LettuceTomatoesAvocadosThese Black BeansCorn chipsShredded pork (so so good!)Cafe rio tomatillo dressing, recipe below (my son drinks this, … Read More »

August 23, 2011

Things that bug me…

Socks with sandals Teen wolf hairs that grow on my chin Waking up to an alarm clock Ants in my kitchen My dirty windows (apparently they don't bug me enough to do something about!) People that don't email back I'd like to just say sorry to anyone that has ever emailed me and I haven't emailed … Read More »

August 22, 2011

Recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti Sauce

Gold n' Plump Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti Sauce Makes 6 servings Meatballs: 1 lb 90/10 gold n' plump ground chicken 1/2 cup quick oats 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp dried minced onion 1 egg 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce Sauce: 1 (14 oz) can stewed tomatoes 1 (6 oz) … Read More »

August 22, 2011

Winner…

Congrats to Tracy #58, you win the gluten free flour and the cookbook! If you'd like to host a giveaway, please contact me (karenbellessapetersen at gmail dot com) … Read More »

August 19, 2011

giveaway ending on Monday!

The cookbook and flour giveaway ends on Monday.  Enter here! … Read More »

August 18, 2011

FAQ: Crockpot cooking too hot?

Do you have a question about slow cooking, slow cookers or slow cooker recipes?  Ask me, I may know the answer (karenbellessapetersen at gmail dot com).  Here is a question from a reader about the crockpot cooking too hot... I'm writing because I have a question about crock pot … Read More »

August 18, 2011

Now booking…

If you're interested in having me come and talk to your group about slow cooking I am now booking for September, October, November and December!  Go here for more info... … Read More »

August 17, 2011

2 Minute (prep) Chicken Parm

 Makes 4-6 servings 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat1 (13.75 oz) can tomato soup1 (6 oz) can tomato paste1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp garlic salt1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice1/2 cup plain bread crumbsHot cooked spaghetti or other pasta 1.  … Read More »

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