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August 4, 2009

Day 190: Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken

Serves 44 chicken breasts 1 cup Catalina or Russian dressing1/2 pint apricot jam1 pkg onion soup mixPlace chicken in crockpot and combine other ingredients and pour over the top of the chicken. Cook on high for 3 hours and serve over rice.Review:A couple of different readers sent me this recipe … Read More »

August 3, 2009

Day 189: Italian Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Serves 6 3/4 pound ground beef3/4 pound ground pork (I used 1/3 beef, 1/3 Italian sausage, and 1/3 ground turkey)1/4 cup chopped onion2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped2 tsp Italian seasoning1/4 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs (I just used regular bread crumbs)1 egg; slightly beaten1 jar (28 oz) … Read More »

August 2, 2009

Day 188: Beef Taco Salad

Serves 41 taco seasoning packet1 lb beef stew meat (1 inch cubes)1 cup beef brothSprinkle 1/4-1/2 of taco seasoning packet over beef. Coat. Place in slow cooker. Pour beef broth over the top. Cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours. Drain liquid and spinkle rest of taco seasoning over the … Read More »

August 1, 2009

Day 187: Creamy Broccoli

Fresh broccoli florets (enough to fill 3 quart crock pot 2/3 full)1 can cream of broccoli soupPlace broccoli in slow cooker. Coat with soup. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours or until broccoli is tender. Stir and serve. Review:2 ingredients for a great Sunday side dish. An easy way … Read More »

July 31, 2009

Day 186: Poached Egg

Pour 4 cups boiling water in the bottom of the slow cooker and set the temperature to "High." Cover and heat for 20 minutes.Spray custard cups with non-stick cooking spray. Break one egg into each cup.Place the eggs in their custard cups into the crock pot in a single layer and cook on high for 12 … Read More »

July 30, 2009

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July 29, 2009

Day 184: Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Serves 10 2 eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup canola oil1/2 tsp vanilla1 cup shredded zucchini 1 cup flour1 oz unsweetened chocolate (I used 2 tbsp cocoa and 1 tbsp oil as a substitute)1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinammon1/4 tsp allspice1/8 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda In large mixing … Read More »

July 28, 2009

Day 183: Simple Ravioli

Pour as many frozen ravioli into slow cooker as you think you need. Top with your favorite pasta sauce until covered. Cook on low for 2-3 hours. Serve for lunch with fresh fruit. Review:Just another way to utilize your slow cooker. Easy way to make lunch and easy way to keep your meal warm if … Read More »

July 27, 2009

Day 182: Thai Peanut Noodles

Serves 4 12 oz. linguine or spaghetti, cooked 2 garlic cloves 2/3 c. chunky peanut butter 1 c. chicken bouillon 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 c. shredded zucchini 1/3 c. soy sauce 1-2 tsp sugar 1 Tbsp quick cooking tapioca Peanuts, for … Read More »

July 27, 2009

Halfway!!!!

YIPPEE! We are half way to 365! I am so excited that I am doing a little jig! I can't believe I have been doing this for 6 straight months. Wow. I've been surprised by the fact that it has not been that difficult to cook in my crockpot everyday, but the difficult part has been doing a different … Read More »

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