HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone! I hope that you are having a great day! I know that I'm looking forward to heading over to my Brother and Sister-in-law's house in a few hours to pass out candy while their kiddo's go trick-or-treating! This will be my nephew O's first Halloween, and I can't wait to see him in his costume...alright, I can't wait to see the girls in theirs either! What can I say, I'm a proud Auntie! :)
But, before the little bro and I head over there the matter of supper for tonight needs to be addressed. We are having Pork Chops in the crockpot for supper! Yes, it's another Crockpot Girls recipe! It is so easy to make, and so yummy. I am pairing it with Redskin-Ranch mashed potatoes. YUM
EASY CROCK-POT PORK CHOPS
INGREDIENTS:
4 Bone-in Pork Chops
1 pkg. Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 pkg. Dry Pork Gravy Mix
1 1/2 C. Chicken Broth
Place the Chops in the bottom of the Crock-pot. Mix the next 4 ingredients together and pour over top of the chops. Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
See, I told you that it was simple! Give them a try!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
What A Great Supper!
I've been using my Crock-Pot alot lately...in case you couldn't figure that out! ;) I'm really enjoying that...it allows me to not have to worry about what's for supper on busy days or days that I'm at work because I've done all of the prep work before I walk out the door. Today, was no exception. Although I didn't have to work today, I did have a Dentist Appointment and errands to run, and I'm hosting a Premier Designs Jewelry Party tonight, so I needed something easy.
A friend of mine asked me to send this recipe to his girlfriend the other night, as I was doing so I thought, "Hmm, I really should make this too!" This one is NOT a CrockPot Girls recipe either! Maybe I should share it with them?!?
BRATWURST, SAUERKRAUT & APPLES
INGREDIENTS:
8 bratwurst links
1 16-oz. package sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice (I've also used Honeycrisp Apples)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (I use a little more)
1/2 cup mustard
8 hot dog buns (Don't need the buns if you don't want them)
Preparation
1. Place bratwurst links in slow cooker and top with sauerkraut, apples and onion. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover and cook on lowv3 to 4 hours.
2. Spread 1 Tbsp. mustard on each hot dog bun. Spoon some sauerkraut mixture on buns, top each with a sausage and serve.
It is so yummy and has such a wonderful mesh of flavors! Even better, it's not that expensive to make...probably about $8.00 for the whole Crock-Pot full! Give it a try, and I would LOVE to hear what you think!
A friend of mine asked me to send this recipe to his girlfriend the other night, as I was doing so I thought, "Hmm, I really should make this too!" This one is NOT a CrockPot Girls recipe either! Maybe I should share it with them?!?
BRATWURST, SAUERKRAUT & APPLES
INGREDIENTS:
8 bratwurst links
1 16-oz. package sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch dice (I've also used Honeycrisp Apples)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (I use a little more)
1/2 cup mustard
8 hot dog buns (Don't need the buns if you don't want them)
Preparation
1. Place bratwurst links in slow cooker and top with sauerkraut, apples and onion. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover and cook on lowv3 to 4 hours.
2. Spread 1 Tbsp. mustard on each hot dog bun. Spoon some sauerkraut mixture on buns, top each with a sausage and serve.
It is so yummy and has such a wonderful mesh of flavors! Even better, it's not that expensive to make...probably about $8.00 for the whole Crock-Pot full! Give it a try, and I would LOVE to hear what you think!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Another Crock-Pot Meal
Last night I needed to have something quick and easy for supper. I researched Crock-Pot recipes on the Crockpot Girls website (where else?) and found one that sounded great. So, yesterday morning before I left for work I threw it all in and walked out the door.
CHEESY CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS:
3-4 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
1 1/2 (10.75 oz.) Cans Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 1/2 (10.75 oz) Cans Cream of Celery Soup
Place all ingredients in the Crock-Pot and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
The chicken will literally just fall apart when it's done! I served ours over White Rice and it was delicious!
CHEESY CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS:
3-4 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
1 1/2 (10.75 oz.) Cans Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 1/2 (10.75 oz) Cans Cream of Celery Soup
Place all ingredients in the Crock-Pot and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
The chicken will literally just fall apart when it's done! I served ours over White Rice and it was delicious!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Oatmeal in the Crock-pot?
Did she say "Oatmeal in the Crock-Pot?" Why yes, yes I did!!! My Aunt T. made this for breakfast on Tuesday morning, and I'm here to tell you that it was WONDERFUL!!!! I will definitely be making this myself.
OVERNIGHT CROCKPOT OATMEAL
INGREDIENTS:
1 C. Steel Cut or Regular Oats (NOT Quick Oats)
4 C. Water
1/2 C. Milk
1/4 C. Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Butter
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 C. Raisins
1-2 Chopped Fresh Apples
Combine all ingredients in the Crock-pot and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve with Milk & Cinnamon Sugar.
See, I told you that it was easy!!!! Give it a try and let me know what you think.
OVERNIGHT CROCKPOT OATMEAL
INGREDIENTS:
1 C. Steel Cut or Regular Oats (NOT Quick Oats)
4 C. Water
1/2 C. Milk
1/4 C. Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Butter
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 C. Raisins
1-2 Chopped Fresh Apples
Combine all ingredients in the Crock-pot and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve with Milk & Cinnamon Sugar.
See, I told you that it was easy!!!! Give it a try and let me know what you think.
A New Way To Make A Pumpkin Dessert!
I have fallen in love with the Crockpot Girls! Have you checked out their site yet? If not, you should!!! It's www.crockpotgirls.com, seriously check them out! Who knew that you could use your crockpot for so many things? Not this girl!
Anyway, I'm making this dessert in the crockpot for my party tonight as well! YAY!
PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING
INGREDIENTS:
1 Loaf Brioche, or other firm bread; cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1/2 C. Golden Raisins
3 Eggs
1 1/2 C. Milk
1 C. Canned Solid-Pack Pumpkin
3/4 C. Brown Sugar
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Cloves
Coat the inside of a "regular" crockpot (4-5 quart) with Butter, Margarine or Shortening. Put the Bread Cubes and Raisins in the cooker. In another bowl, combine Eggs, Milk, Pumpkin, Brown Sugar, Vanilla and Spices. Pour over the top of the Bread and Raisins, gently tossing to combine. Press down on the bread so it soaks up the Pumpkin Mixture. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Pudding is done when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with Whipped Topping. Doubles nicely for a large crockpot.
Doesn't that sound yummo to you Pumpkin fans out there? It sure does to me...I will be sure to report back later on how well it works!
Anyway, I'm making this dessert in the crockpot for my party tonight as well! YAY!
PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING
INGREDIENTS:
1 Loaf Brioche, or other firm bread; cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1/2 C. Golden Raisins
3 Eggs
1 1/2 C. Milk
1 C. Canned Solid-Pack Pumpkin
3/4 C. Brown Sugar
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Cloves
Coat the inside of a "regular" crockpot (4-5 quart) with Butter, Margarine or Shortening. Put the Bread Cubes and Raisins in the cooker. In another bowl, combine Eggs, Milk, Pumpkin, Brown Sugar, Vanilla and Spices. Pour over the top of the Bread and Raisins, gently tossing to combine. Press down on the bread so it soaks up the Pumpkin Mixture. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Pudding is done when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with Whipped Topping. Doubles nicely for a large crockpot.
Doesn't that sound yummo to you Pumpkin fans out there? It sure does to me...I will be sure to report back later on how well it works!
Wow, It's Been A Long Week Already!
I've been meaning to post a few new recipes, but just haven't found the time to do so until today. I also need to catch you all up on the happenings in my life....Last week I started a part-time job!!!! I'm SO happy about this, I can't even tell you....It's very flexible and I only work 3 days a week. This has worked out well since I've also started selling Norwex on the side. LOVING these products as well! YAY!!!
I'm having a party tonight and at my party I'm going to be serving this Coffee Cake, as well as another yummy recipe that I will also post today! My Gramma was talking about how my sister-in-law had made this the last time that she was in town to visit and how good it was, so I decided to give it a try. Let me tell you, it's super-duper easy!
ALMOND COFFEE CAKE
1/2 lb. Almond Paste; grated
1 C. Sugar
Yellow Cake Mix
1 C. Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. Milk
Grate the Almond Paste and mix with the Sugar. Make the Cake Mix according to box directions. Put 1/2 the Cake Mix in a greased 9x13 pan, top with 1/2 the Almond Paste mixture. Repeat the layers. Bake according to the directions on the Cake Mix Box. Make a glaze of the Powdered Sugar and the Milk. Drizzle over warm cake.
All I can say is that this cake smelled Fantastic while it was baking!!!!
I'm having a party tonight and at my party I'm going to be serving this Coffee Cake, as well as another yummy recipe that I will also post today! My Gramma was talking about how my sister-in-law had made this the last time that she was in town to visit and how good it was, so I decided to give it a try. Let me tell you, it's super-duper easy!
ALMOND COFFEE CAKE
1/2 lb. Almond Paste; grated
1 C. Sugar
Yellow Cake Mix
1 C. Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. Milk
Grate the Almond Paste and mix with the Sugar. Make the Cake Mix according to box directions. Put 1/2 the Cake Mix in a greased 9x13 pan, top with 1/2 the Almond Paste mixture. Repeat the layers. Bake according to the directions on the Cake Mix Box. Make a glaze of the Powdered Sugar and the Milk. Drizzle over warm cake.
All I can say is that this cake smelled Fantastic while it was baking!!!!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
I Think That Supper Tonight Will be AWESOME
I'm not sure how many of you are on Facebook...but if you are, and you struggle to come up with things to make for supper at your house...I HIGHLY recommend checking out the Facebook page of the Crockpot Girls! I recently discovered them and have learned a lot of new things to do in my crockpot! You can even make a fruit crisp in that thing...amazing, I know! :) Anyway, while I was perusing their site I found the recipe that I'm making for supper tonight...they were going to do a web video of it yesterday. I wasn't able to watch because I had just started my new job....but that's a whole other story.
My house is starting to smell delicious and my mouth is watering as I type this. I can't wait to try it tonight. I just hope that it's done before I have to leave for a Bridal Shower tonight. If not, I guess I'll try it when I get home.
CROCK-POT CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
INGREDIENTS:
4 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Tbsp. Butter
2 (10.75 oz.) Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 (10.75 oz.) Can Cream of Celery Soup
2 C. Chicken Broth
1 Onion, finely diced
1 C. Celery, diced
1 C. Carrots, diced
1 Chicken Boullion Cube or equivalent Seasoning
Salt & Pepper to taste
**As for the Dumplings...You can make your own dumlings or use a pacakge of refrigerated Pillsbury Biscuit Dough, torn into pieces.
EXCLUDING the biscuits, put all ingredients in the crock-pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours. About an hour (give or take) before serving, remove chicken and pull into pieces and return to the soup mixture, place the torn biscuit dough in and cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.
I can't wait until mine is done. I hope that you will give this simple, EASY recipe a try!
My house is starting to smell delicious and my mouth is watering as I type this. I can't wait to try it tonight. I just hope that it's done before I have to leave for a Bridal Shower tonight. If not, I guess I'll try it when I get home.
CROCK-POT CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
INGREDIENTS:
4 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Tbsp. Butter
2 (10.75 oz.) Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 (10.75 oz.) Can Cream of Celery Soup
2 C. Chicken Broth
1 Onion, finely diced
1 C. Celery, diced
1 C. Carrots, diced
1 Chicken Boullion Cube or equivalent Seasoning
Salt & Pepper to taste
**As for the Dumplings...You can make your own dumlings or use a pacakge of refrigerated Pillsbury Biscuit Dough, torn into pieces.
EXCLUDING the biscuits, put all ingredients in the crock-pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours. About an hour (give or take) before serving, remove chicken and pull into pieces and return to the soup mixture, place the torn biscuit dough in and cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.
I can't wait until mine is done. I hope that you will give this simple, EASY recipe a try!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A Great Pizza
A few months ago we ordered a pizza from our local favorite pizza spot. This time we went with something different, a Chicken Fajita Pizza. And I must say that it was pretty good. I also told the brother that I was sure that I could repliate it at home, although it wouldn't be near as tasty. Well, tonight we decided to give it a try. I must say that even though it didn't taste exactly the same, it was still very good! Oh, and not to mention....EASY!
CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA
INGREDIENTS:
1 Pillsbury Pizza Crust
1 Green Pepper; chopped
1 C. Fajita Chicken Strip; cut up
2 Small Tomatoes; chopped
1 C. Ranch Dressing
1/2 C. Red Onion; chopped
1 1/2 C. Shredded Cheese (your choice)
Unroll the pizza dough on a cookie sheet. Spread with Ranch Dressing. Top with Green Pepper, Chicken, Tomato and Onion. Top with Shredded Cheese. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes; or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Here's a piece of what mine was like:
Give it a try!!!!
CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA
INGREDIENTS:
1 Pillsbury Pizza Crust
1 Green Pepper; chopped
1 C. Fajita Chicken Strip; cut up
2 Small Tomatoes; chopped
1 C. Ranch Dressing
1/2 C. Red Onion; chopped
1 1/2 C. Shredded Cheese (your choice)
Unroll the pizza dough on a cookie sheet. Spread with Ranch Dressing. Top with Green Pepper, Chicken, Tomato and Onion. Top with Shredded Cheese. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes; or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Here's a piece of what mine was like:
The Absolute BEST Meatloaf....EVER!
We love meatloaf over here! But, ever since we lived in NW Iowa and had Meatloaf made "their" way, we've found nothing that compares! UNTIL....I was turned on to Bob's Butcher Block!!! Here I am able to get almost any kind of FRESH meat under the sun! This makes me happy! I've not been able to find a Meat Market like Woudstra's Meat Market in Iowa yet...that is until I went to Bob's Butcher Block. Here they will grind Ham for me for this meatloaf! YAY!!!
This is truly one of the best meatloaf's I have ever had. If you give it a try, I know that you will think the same thing! The key is to get the Ham and Ground Beef, ground together.
HAM TOMATO LOAF
INGREDIENTS:
1 Lb. Ground Beef
1 Lb. Ground Ham
5 oz. Tomato Soup
1/3 C. Milk
1 Egg
3/4 C. Bread Crumbs
1/2 C. Onion; finely chopped
SAUCE:
5 oz. Tomato Soup
1/4 C. Vinegar
1/2 C. Brown Sugar
Mix the first 7 ingredients together. Pack into a 9x5x3 loaf pan. Mix Soup with Brown Sugar and Vinegar. Spread over the top of mixture in the pan. Bake UNCOVERED at 350 for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
YUM!
This is truly one of the best meatloaf's I have ever had. If you give it a try, I know that you will think the same thing! The key is to get the Ham and Ground Beef, ground together.
HAM TOMATO LOAF
INGREDIENTS:
1 Lb. Ground Beef
1 Lb. Ground Ham
5 oz. Tomato Soup
1/3 C. Milk
1 Egg
3/4 C. Bread Crumbs
1/2 C. Onion; finely chopped
SAUCE:
5 oz. Tomato Soup
1/4 C. Vinegar
1/2 C. Brown Sugar
Mix the first 7 ingredients together. Pack into a 9x5x3 loaf pan. Mix Soup with Brown Sugar and Vinegar. Spread over the top of mixture in the pan. Bake UNCOVERED at 350 for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
YUM!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Fall Has Arrived...
And with the arrival of Fall, comes the arrival of all things Pumpkin and Caramel Apple related! Oh, how I love both of these things!
My Momma made this dip for the Norwex Party she was doing for me last week! It is the PERFECT Fall Dip to make. Not to mention, that it's so easy to make as well!
PUMPKIN DIP
INGREDIENTS
1 Large Can Libby's Pumpkin Pie Filling
1 (4 oz.) Instant Vanilla Pudding
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip; thawed
Mix all of the above ingredients together and chill for several hours before serving. Serve with Vanilla Wafers or Cinnamon Graham Cracker Sticks. This is also a GREAT dip to go with Apples, especially Honeycrips!
I hope that you will give this a try and love it as much as I do!
My Momma made this dip for the Norwex Party she was doing for me last week! It is the PERFECT Fall Dip to make. Not to mention, that it's so easy to make as well!
PUMPKIN DIP
INGREDIENTS
1 Large Can Libby's Pumpkin Pie Filling
1 (4 oz.) Instant Vanilla Pudding
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip; thawed
Mix all of the above ingredients together and chill for several hours before serving. Serve with Vanilla Wafers or Cinnamon Graham Cracker Sticks. This is also a GREAT dip to go with Apples, especially Honeycrips!
I hope that you will give this a try and love it as much as I do!
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