Monthly Archives: September 2011

Casseroles, Chicken, Ham, Main Dish, Make Ahead, Pasta, Turkey

Easy Day Before Casserole

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7 oz. macaroni (uncooked)
1 can celery soup
1 can mushroom soup
1 small jar pimentos (optional)
4 oz. mushroom pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 c. milk
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese diced
1/4 c. green pepper diced
2 c. ham, chicken or turkey, cooked and chopped
1 can water chestnuts, sliced
Combine all ingredients. Place in buttered 3 quart or 9×13 inch pan. Refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Preheat oven to 350. Bake one hour.
8  Servings
Beef, Main Dish, Slow Cooker

Dump Swiss Steak

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Very good and super easy.  My kids love this and ask for it often.
1 lb round steak (approx)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 (1 1/4 ounce) package beef and onion soup mix (dry)
1/2 (1 1/4 ounce) package brown gravy mix (dry)
Mashed potatoes
Cut steaks into portion sized pieces. Combine all ingredients together in a gallon ziploc bag. 
Freeze at this stage, if desired. (Note: If frozen, thaw before baking).  
Transfer to baking dish, Bake covered at 350 for 1 ½ hours. Or cook on low for 4-6 hours in greased slow cooker.  
Serve over mashed potatoes.
4  Servings
Asian, Chicken, Main Dish, Slow Cooker

Crock Pot Thai Chicken Thighs

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8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 (16 ounce) jars cilantro salsa (or any salsa you prefer)
1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
2 teaspoons ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lime juice
Put all ingredients in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.  Garnish with cilantro, scallions, and peanuts.  Serve with jasmine rice made with half coconut milk and half water (1 cup raw rice, 1 cup water, 1 cup coconut milk).
     
8  Servings
Main Dish, Pork, Slow Cooker

Crockpot Pulled Pork

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5 pound pork loin – fat trimmed off
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
dash of allspice
salt and pepper
Grease the inside of your Crockpot with cooking spray or use a Crockpot liner.  Combine the wet ingredients and pour into the Crockpot. Combine the dry ingredients and rub on the outsides of the pork loin. Place the loin in the Crockpot and cover with the lid. Cook for at least 4 hours or until the pork pulls apart easily with a fork. Remove cooked pork to a large bowl or deep sided platter and pull apart using two forks, or your hands if the meat has had time to cool. Strain the liquids remaining in the Crockpot and pour over the pulled pork. Serve on sandwich rolls or buttered grilled Texas toast.
8  Servings
Chicken, Main Dish

Crispy Sesame Chicken

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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) broiler-fryer, cut up
1/2 cup butter, melted
Combine first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Dip chicken in butter; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place chicken in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until done.
 6  Servings