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March 31, 2009

Day 64: Stuffed Shells

18 jumbo pasta shells 3/4 lb ground beef or bulk Italian sausage 1 garlic clove, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 3 eggs 1 Tbsp parsley flakes 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 (26 oz) can spaghetti sauce Cook pasta according … Read More »

March 30, 2009

Day 63: Creamy Chicken and Noodles

8 oz noodles 3 cup chicken-cooked and cubed 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup onion, diced 4 oz mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 tsp basil 1 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup Cook noodles until barely … Read More »

March 28, 2009

Day 61: Rigatoni

28 oz jar spaghetti sauce 12 oz rigatoni, cooked 1-1 1/2 lbs ground beef or italian sausage, browned 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 lb pepperoni slices sliced mushrooms, optional sliced onions, optional 1. In 4 quart slow cooker, layer half of each ingredient in order listed. … Read More »

March 27, 2009

Day 60: Creamy Cooker Chicken

This recipe comes from SarahAnne. Winner of our first giveaway. She graciously took the challenge to cook something from her new cookbook. She chose a chicken dish, which sounds great. Thanks SarahAnne! 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 2 cups sour cream 10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup 6 … Read More »

March 26, 2009

Day 59: Alfredo Green Bean Casserole

2 bags (1 lb each) frozen cut green beans 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chesnuts, drained ½ cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), cut into small strips ¼ tsp salt 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated alfredo pasta sauce 1 can (2.8 oz) french fried onions 1. Spray inside of 3-4 quart slow cooker with … Read More »

March 25, 2009

Day 58: Crockpot Triple Chocolate Surprise

1 pkg chocolate cake mix 1 8 oz container sour cream 1 pkg instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup cooking oil 4 eggs 1 cup water Spray crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Mix cake mix, sour cream, pudding, chocolate chips, oil, eggs and water in bowl by hand. Pour into … Read More »

March 24, 2009

Tip #4

Foods will cook best if the crock-pot is at least half full. If cooking soups or stews, allow a 2 inch space between the food and the top of the crock-pot so ingredients can come to a simmer. … Read More »

March 24, 2009

Day 57: BBQ Pork Sandwiches

This guest post comes from my sister, Nicole. She is an amazing cook and an amazing mom to her 4 cute kids. Thanks for this recipe, it looks fantastic! 2 pork roasts 1 can of vegetable broth 1 large onion, sliced BBQ sauce Put sliced onion in bottom of crock pot. Put in pork roasts. Pour can of … Read More »

March 23, 2009

And the winner of giveaway #2 is…

Nicole!!Congratulations! And thanks to all who entered. Keep checking the blog regularly for new recipes, tips, and giveaways!Nicole, go ahead and email me with your address info and I'll send you a fun slow cooker cookbook. … Read More »

March 22, 2009

Day 55: Mushroom Chicken

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 pkg dry chicken gravy mix 10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup white wine 8 oz pkg cream cheese 1 can mushrooms, drained 1. Put chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle with gravy mix on top. In separate bowl, combine soup and wine and pour over gravy … Read More »

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