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April 22, 2009

Day 86: Easy Chocolate Clusters

2 lbs white coating chocolate, broken into small pieces 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 4 oz pkg sweet German chocolate 16 oz jar dry roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted) 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal (I just poured in as much as I thought looked good for the right consistency) 1. Combine … Read More »

April 22, 2009

Day 87: Coke Pork Chops

This is another guest post by my friend, Mindy. Thanks Mindy, this looks great! 4 pork chops 1 C barbecue sauce 1 can Coke 1/2 C ketchup Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on high 4-5 hours. Review This recipe originally calls for chicken, but I decided to try the pork chops. … Read More »

April 21, 2009

Tip #7

Crockpot cooking too fast or too slow?To test the cooking temperature of a slow cooker, fill it 3/4 full of water, cover, and turn on high heat for 4 hours. With an instant thermometer, test water temperature immediately after lid is removed. Temperature should be at least 180 degrees. If the … Read More »

April 21, 2009

Day 85: Chicken Teriyaki

1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders 1 can (6 oz) pineapple juice ¼ cup soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp molasses 24 cherry tomatoes (optional) 2 cups hot cooked rice Combine all ingredients except rice in slow cooker. Cover; … Read More »

April 20, 2009

Day 84: Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 can (14 oz) quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 cup shredded swiss cheese (4 oz) ½ cup alfredo pasta sauce ½ cup mayo ¾ tsp garlic salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 loaf baguette French bread, cut into 40 slices 1. in 1-11/2 quart slow … Read More »

April 19, 2009

Day 83: Mama Mia Spaghetti Sauce

1 Tbsp olive oil 1 (4 oz) can mushrooms 1/2 cup grated carrots 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1/2 cup beef broth 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves 1/4 tsp black pepper 4 … Read More »

April 18, 2009

Day 82: Mexican Pork Chops

Serves 2 2 teaspoons olive oil Two 1 inch thick boneless center, cut pork chops 2/3 cup chunky tomato salsa, fresh or jarred 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp orange juice Squeeze of fresh grapefruit juice 1. In a heavy skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil and quickly sear and brown the pork chops on … Read More »

April 17, 2009

Day 81: Cheesy Potatoes

8-12 potatoes, grated 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 8 oz grated cheese of your choice 2 cups sour cream 6 strips of cooked bacon, cut into bite sized pieces salt and pepper to taste grated cheese and crushed cornflakes for top (optional) Mix ingredients all together. Pour in crockpot. Cook on low … Read More »

April 16, 2009

A Favor, Please

If any of you have tried some of the recipes that I've posted it would be great if you would go and make a comment. Write how it turned out, if your family liked it, what you would do different, etc. That way in the future others can read a review besides my own and decide if it's something they … Read More »

April 16, 2009

Day 80: Creamy Chicken and Penne

8 oz penne 3 cups chicken-cooked and cubed (I didn't cook mine beforehand, I just put them in raw) 1/2 c celery, diced 1/2 c onion, diced 4 oz mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 tsp basil 1 1/2 c small curd … Read More »

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