Peach Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients

• pork chops

• salt, pepper, cinnamon

• peach preserves (can also use jam, apricot jam)

• Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 1 tsp chili paste (sriracha)

Directions

1. Season all your pork chops with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.

2. Sear hard on both sides and remove from pan.

3. Add broth, jam, Worcestershire sauce, and chili paste. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick.

4. Add pork chop back into pan and cook until pork is no longer pink in the center, only a few minutes.

5. Serve with veggies and rice, don’t forget to spoon the sauce all over everything!

Slow Cooker Meatball Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 can cranberry sauce

• 15 ounces tomato sauce

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 package dry onion soup mix

• 1.5 pounds frozen meatballs

• sliced provolone cheese

• small split rolls

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

2. Put meatballs and sauce on the rolls, top with cheese and serve!

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken with Ramen Noodles

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds sliced chicken breast

• 1-2 sliced bell peppers (I used red)

• 2 cups chicken broth, divided in half

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2-3 cloves of minced garlic

• 2 TBSP cornstarch

• 1/2 cup peanut butter

• 10-16 ounces of ramen noodles

• topping ideas - cilantro, chopped peanuts, sliced green onions

Directions

1. Put the first 5 ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

2. Combine remaining broth and cornstarch in a bowl and pour into chicken mixture. Add peanut butter. Cook on high for 30 minutes.

3. Stir until combined and serve over cooked ramen noodles. Top with your choice of toppings.

Slow Cooker Ham and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds sliced red potatoes

• 2-4 sliced anaheim or poblano peppers

• 8 ounces sliced deli ham

• 2-4 TBSP olive oil

• 1 TBSP dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in your slow cooker except the cheese.

2. Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours.

3. Top with cheese and serve.

Freezer Crescent Zucchini Pie

Ingredients

• 2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls

• 4 tsp dijon mustard

• 8 cups sliced zucchini

• 2 cup chopped onion

• 12 tsp butter

• 4 eggs, lightly beaten

• 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

• 8 slices cooked and chopped bacon

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp pepper

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

Directions

1. Place crescent dough into a 9x13 or 10x15 baking dish. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides to form a crust. Seal seams. Spread crust with mustard.

2. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheeses, bacon, seasonings, and the zucchini mixture. Pour into crust.

3. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cover edges loosely with foil if crust browns too quickly.

   How to Freeze- Securely wrap and freeze cooled pie in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Heat in the oven or microwave.
   

Bean Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans

• 2 TBSP chopped cilantro

• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

• 1/2 cup mayo

• 1 TBSP lime juice

• your favorite tortillas

• lettuce

Directions

1. Mash the beans slightly and add the cilantro, bell pepper, mayo, and lime juice. Stir until combined.

2. Place the bean mixture on a tortillas and top with lettuce or spinach.

3. Try the raw tortillas that you need to heat on a griddle, they really make this a delicious treat!

Sausage & Meatballs Un-foiled Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen broccoli

• 2 peeled, cubed potatoes

• 3 sliced carrots

• 1 chopped onion

• 1 lb sliced kielbasa

• Frozen meatballs

• 1 can beef broth

• lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

1. Put all ingredients except broccoli into a 9x13 baking dish, sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.

2. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 1.5 hours and then add broccoli. Bake uncovered another 20 minutes.

Chicken & Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 1 cup diced celery

• 1 can sliced water chestnuts

• 1 tbsp minced onion

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp crushed rosemary

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1 can cream of chicken soup

• 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs

• 3 tbsp butter

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir all ingredients except cornflakes. Spoon into a 2 qt. casserole dish.

2. Sprinkle cornflakes over the top.

3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. or until heated through. Serve.

Chicken & Sausage Cassoulet

Ingredients

• 3/4 lbs dried navy beans

• 3 cups water

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 can chicken broth

• 1/4 lb cooked, diced bacon

• 4 chicken legs or thighs

• 2 quartered carrots

• 2 quartered onions

• 1/4 cup chopped celery

• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes

• 2 crushed garlic cloves

• 1/2 tsp ground sage

• 1/2 lbs chopped smoked sausage

Directions

1. Cook dried navy beans in your favorite way. I like the instant pot! Use chicken broth for more flavor.

2. Sear the chicken on all sides in a hot pan. Season your chicken with salt and pepper first!

3. In a large casserole dish, combine the beans with cooking liquid, bacon, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, garlic, and sage. Top with the chicken.

4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and add sausage. Bake more 30-35 minutes or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Chicken Broccoli Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 chopped onion

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1 can chicken broth

• 1-3/4 cups milk

• 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 package frozen broccoli

• 9 lasagna noodles, you can either cook them or put them in raw and add 1/2 cup water to the pan.

• 1-1/3 cups cooked and chopped ham

• 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese

• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Directions

1. In a large skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft. Whisk in in the flour, salt, and pepper. Stir in broth and milk then bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese and broccoli.

2. Spread 1/2 cup of the broccoli mixture into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Layer with 3 noodles, 1/3 of the broccoli mixture, 1 cup ham, and 1 cup Monterey jack cheese.

3. Next layer is 3 noodles, 1/3 of the broccoli mixture, all of the chicken, and 1/2 cup of the Monterey jack cheese. Top with the remaining noodles, broccoli, and ham.

4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, let bake for 15 more minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Slow Cooker Round Steak Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 chopped onion

• 1 cup chopped celery

• 1/3 cup soy sauce

• 1 tsp sugar

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp crushed rep pepper flakes

• 2 lbs. beef round steak

• 2 bell peppers, sliced

• 1 can drained bean sprouts

• 1 can drained water chestnuts

• 8 oz. tomato sauce

• Cooked rice

Directions

1. Mix first 6 ingredients in the slow cooker and place the round steak on top.

2. Cook on high for 3-4 hours.

3. Remove steaks and slice. Add remaining ingredients except the rice and put the sliced steak back in.

4. Cook on low 1-2 more hours.

5. Serve on hot rice.

Slow Cooker Meatball Soup with Veggies

Ingredients

• 32 oz. fully cooked meatballs

• 16 oz. favorite frozen veggies

• 1 package coleslaw mix

• 2 cans chili beans

• 30 oz. beef broth

• 1 chopped onion

• 4 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 26 oz. of spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in an 8 quart slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

3. Taste for salt and serve!

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds smoked sausage, cut into sandwich bun length.

• 1 bottle chili sauce

• 20 oz. crushed pineapple

• 3 TBSP brown sugar

• 12 sandwich rolls

Directions

1. Place in ingredients except roll into the slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.

3. Serve the sausage and sauce on the buns.

4. Serve with your favorite side!

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

• 16 oz. rigatoni

• 1-2 pounds ground beef

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, diced

• 30 oz. pizza sauce

• 10 3/4 oz. cream of mushroom soup

• 8 oz. pepperoni, sliced

• Shredded Mozzarella

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except the pasta into your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the meat is cooked.

2. Mash up the ground beef until it’s all combined.

3. Cook the pasta in a pot on the stove, drain, and add to the sauce.

4. Top with shredded mozzarella!

Asian Style Slow Cooker Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/3 cup orange marmalade (reduced sugar is fine!)

• 3 TBSP ketchup

• 2 minced garlic cloves

• 3-4 pounds country style pork ribs

Directions

1. Place ribs in the slow cooker.

2. Mix other ingredients together and pour over the ribs.

3. Cook on low 6-8 hours until ribs are tender.

4. Serve with rice and steamed veggies.

Italian Round Steak in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Round Steak

• 8 ounces tomato sauce

• 1 packet onion soup mix

• 2 TBSP red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 8 potatoes, washed and stabbed with a fork

Directions

1. Put steaks into the slow cooker.

2. Mix the tomato sauce, soup mix, vinegar, and spices in a bowl.

3. Pour mixture over the round steak. Place potatoes on top of steak and sauce.

4. Cover and cook on low for 7-9hours or until steak is tender.

5. Take everything out and mix cornstarch and water together and pour into the sauce. Heat until thick and then top the steak and potatoes with the thickened gravy.

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage & Veggies

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds hot (or sweet) Italian sausage

• 28 oz. can diced tomatoes

• 4 zucchini, diced

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 potatoes, diced

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• 1/2 tsp basil

• shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Place sausages at the bottom of a 6qt quart slow cooker.

2. Top with all the chopped veggies and seasonings.

3. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours, or until veggies are cooked and tender.

4. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with shredded cheese!

Taco Meatloaf in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips

• 1 cup salsa

• 2 eggs

• 1 packet of taco seasoning

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup hot taco sauce

Directions

1. Place foil into slow cooker and spray with cooking spray.

2. Combine first 6 ingredients and form into a loaf shape. Place into slow cooker.

3. Cook on low 3-4 hours or until beef is cooked through.

4. Mix Ketchup, brown sugar, and taco sauce and pour on top of meatloaf.

5. Let it cook another 30 minutes and then let it stand for 10 minutes.

6. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and other taco options that you love!

Slow Cooker Creole Chicken

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds bone in chicken leg quarters/thighs/drumsticks

• 2-3 TBSP creole seasoning

• 1 can drained and rinsed red beans

• 2 large tomatoes, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 3.5 cups chicken or veggie broth

• Rice for serving

Directions

1. Sprinkle chicken with 1 TBSP of the cajun seasoning.

2. Place broth, beans, pepper, tomato, and remaining seasoning in the slow cooker.

3. Put chicken on top of the mixture.

4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through.

5. Serve on top of cooked rice and with some tabasco sauce!

Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 2 heads cauliflower, chopped

• 2 onions, chopped

• 8-10 cups chicken broth

• salt

• pepper

• 3 cups shredded cheese

• Instant potatoes

Directions

1. Put cauliflower, onions, and broth in a soup pot and simmer until everything is soft.

2. Mash everything with a potato masher OR an immersion blender.

3. Add all the cheese and 1/4 cup instant potatoes.

4. Add 1/2 tsp fresh pepper and taste for salt.

5. Serve with crusty bread!

6. Add shredded cheese on top while serving.