Fresh dairy products such as cheese and milk, can curdle. Add these near the end of cooking, or substitute canned condensed soups, nonfat dry milk powder or canned evaporated milk. … Read More »
Day 143: Sweet and Sour Ribs
Serves 83-4 lbs boneless country-style pork ribs1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits, undrained16 oz tomato sauce1/2 cup thinly sliced onion1/2 cup thinly sliced green pepper1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup tomato paste2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 garlic clove, mincedSalt and … Read More »
Day 142: Cornbread From Scratch
Serves 61 1/4 cups flour3/4 cups yellow cornmeal1/4 cup sugar4 1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 egg, slightly beaten1 cup milk1/3 cup canola oil1. In mixing bowl sift together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center.2. Pour eggs, milk, and butter into well. Mix … Read More »
Day 141: Chunky Applesauce
Makes 8-10 servings8 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks or slices (6 cups)1 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup water1/2 cup sugar1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.2. Cook on low 8-10 hours, or high 3-4 hours.Review:The picture does not do this yummy treat justice. It was so delicious. I wasn't … Read More »
Day 140: Shredded Chicken Taco Salad
Serves 43-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 chicken bouillon cube1 pkg taco seasoningTaco Salad Ingredients (tortillas, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, cheese, etc.)1. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker2. Boil 1 cup of water with bouillon. Once bouillon is dissolved pour 1/2 … Read More »
Day 139: Cuban Black Beans and Rice
1 lb dried black beans (2 cups), sorted and rinsed1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)5 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 bay leaves1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained5 cups water2 tbsp olive oil4 tsp cumin2 tsp finely chopped jalapeno chili (I left this out)1 … Read More »
Day 138: Honey Wheat Bread
2/3 cup powdered milk2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil3/4 tsp salt3 cups whole wheat flour2 cups warm water1/4 cup honey2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast1 cup flour In a bowl, dissolve powdered milk in warm water; combine with honey, oil, salt, yeast, and 1/2 of both flours. With an electric mixer beat … Read More »
Day 137: Slow-Cooked Broccoli
Serves 8-1020 oz frozen chopped broccoli, partially thawed1 can cream of celery soup6 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/4 tsp pepper1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25)2 tbsp butter or margarineIn a large bowl, combine the broccoli, soup, … Read More »
Day 136: Creamy Chicken Fettucine
Serves 61 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder1/8 tsp pepper1 can cream of chicken soup1 can cream of celery soup4 oz process American cheese, cubed2 1/4 oz sliced ripe olives, drained2 oz diced pimientos, drained optional16 oz spinach … Read More »
Day 135: Graham Cracker Cookies
Makes 8 dozen12 oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips2 1 oz squares unsweetened baking chocolate shaved (I used 6 tbsp cocoa powder and 2 tbsp oil)2 14 oz cans sweetened condensed milk3 3/4 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs1 cup finely chopped walnuts1. Place chocolate in slow cooker.2. Cover. Cook on … Read More »