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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Black Bean Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, and carrots, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened. add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. add stock, 1 can of the beans, corn, and pepper; bring to boil.
  • meanwhile, in food processor or blender, puree together tomatoes and remaining can of beans; add to pot. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.

irish chicken and dumplings

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 5 carrots, sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cups baking mix
  • 1 1/3 cups milk

Recipe

  • in large, heavy pot, combine soup, water, chicken, celery, onion, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. cover and cook over low heat about 1 1/2 hours.
  • add potatoes and carrots; cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  • remove chicken from pot, shred it, and return to pot. add peas and cook only 5 minutes longer.
  • add dumplings. to make dumplings: mix baking mix and milk until a soft dough forms. drop by tablespoonfuls boiling stew. simmer covered for 10 minutes, then uncover and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium tomato soup
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • salt to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

    Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

  • heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. place turkey in the skillet, and cook until evenly brown; drain.
  • coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and mix in turkey, tomato soup, kidney beans, black beans and onion. season with chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, allspice and salt.
  • cover, and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 5 1/2 pounds pot roast

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
  • cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Slow-cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 7 corn tortillas
  • vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins

  • place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a slow cooker. pour in water and chicken broth, and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. stir in corn and cilantro. cover, and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil. cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
  • bake in preheated oven until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. to serve, sprinkle tortilla strips over soup.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

lentil soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

  • in a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  • stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. when ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 pounds chuck roast
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

    Ready Time: 9 hrs 40 mins

  • season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
  • place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery.
  • cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

Black Bean And Salsa Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in an electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. blend until fairly smooth.
  • heat the bean mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
  • ladle soup into 4 individual bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.

Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumplings

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

    Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins

  • place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
  • cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on high. about 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 5 1/2 pounds pot roast

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
  • cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

lentil soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

  • in a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  • stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. when ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 pounds chuck roast
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

    Ready Time: 9 hrs 40 mins

  • season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
  • place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery.
  • cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Chicken Tortilla Soup V

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 8 ounces corn tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

Recipe

  • in a large pot over medium heat, cook and stir chicken in the oil for 5 minutes. add the garlic and cumin and mix well. then add the broth, corn, onion, chili powder, lemon juice, and salsa. reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips. top with the monterey jack cheese and a little sour cream.

slow cooker pumpkin turkey chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins

  • heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; brown turkey, stirring often, until crumbly and no longer, pink, about 10 minutes. drain and discard any fat.
  • transfer turkey to a slow cooker and stir in diced tomatoes, pumpkin, chili beans, black beans, brown sugar, spice, and chili powder. set cooker to low, cover, and cook until pumpkin is tender and has started to break apart, at least 3 hours.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Corn Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 (15 ounce) can canned or frozen corn
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add noodles, cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • place turkey in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. drain grease.
  • in a bowl, gently mix cooked noodles and turkey, corn, and soup. season with salt and pepper. transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

Monday, December 28, 2015

irish chicken and dumplings

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 5 carrots, sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cups baking mix
  • 1 1/3 cups milk

Recipe

  • in large, heavy pot, combine soup, water, chicken, celery, onion, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. cover and cook over low heat about 1 1/2 hours.
  • add potatoes and carrots; cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  • remove chicken from pot, shred it, and return to pot. add peas and cook only 5 minutes longer.
  • add dumplings. to make dumplings: mix baking mix and milk until a soft dough forms. drop by tablespoonfuls boiling stew. simmer covered for 10 minutes, then uncover and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

lentil soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

  • in a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  • stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. when ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

slow cooker chicken taco soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • sour cream (optional)
  • crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins

  • place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, , and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
  • remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Black Bean Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, and carrots, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened. add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. add stock, 1 can of the beans, corn, and pepper; bring to boil.
  • meanwhile, in food processor or blender, puree together tomatoes and remaining can of beans; add to pot. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Sunday, December 27, 2015

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

creamy scallop chowder

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound scallops, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 bunch green onion, minced
  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup dry white
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • wash and drain scallops. if scallops are large, cut in half. in a small stock pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. saute onions and mushrooms until tender.
  • stir in flour. pour in milk and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. add , scallops, salt and pepper. cook over medium heat until thickened. serve topped with swiss cheese and parsley.

super-delicious zuppa toscana

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound bulk mild italian sausage
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 5 (13.75 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 6 potato, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 bunch fresh spinach, tough stems removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • cook the italian sausage and red pepper flakes in a dutch oven over medium-high heat until crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. drain and set aside.
  • cook the bacon in the same dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. drain, leaving a few tablespoons of drippings with the bacon in the bottom of the dutch oven. stir in the onions and garlic; cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • pour the chicken broth into the dutch oven with the bacon and onion mixture; bring to a boil over high heat. add the potatoes, and boil until fork tender, about 20 minutes. reduce the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream and the cooked sausage; heat through. mix the spinach into the soup just before serving.

Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium tomato soup
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • salt to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

    Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

  • heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. place turkey in the skillet, and cook until evenly brown; drain.
  • coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and mix in turkey, tomato soup, kidney beans, black beans and onion. season with chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, allspice and salt.
  • cover, and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

Slow-cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 7 corn tortillas
  • vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins

  • place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a slow cooker. pour in water and chicken broth, and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. stir in corn and cilantro. cover, and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil. cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
  • bake in preheated oven until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. to serve, sprinkle tortilla strips over soup.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 5 1/2 pounds pot roast

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
  • cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumplings

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

    Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins

  • place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
  • cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on high. about 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

Tuna Delicious

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • in a large skillet over medium heat, fry onion in oil until browned. mix in tuna and mushroom soup. stir in sour cream and heat through. mix together the cooked egg noodles and sauce and serve.

Black Bean And Salsa Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in an electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. blend until fairly smooth.
  • heat the bean mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
  • ladle soup into 4 individual bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 5 1/2 pounds pot roast

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
  • cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Friday, December 25, 2015

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 pounds chuck roast
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

    Ready Time: 9 hrs 40 mins

  • season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
  • place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery.
  • cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ham bone
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried marjoram
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 potato, diced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

    Ready Time: 10 hrs 30 mins

  • in a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. if you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
  • once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. add celery, carrots and potatoes. cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

lentil soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

  • in a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  • stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. when ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

lentil soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

  • in a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  • stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. when ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 (6 pound) bone-in turkey breast
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • rinse the turkey breast and pat dry. cut off any excess skin, but leave the skin covering the breast. rub onion soup mix all over outside of the turkey and under the skin. place in a slow cooker. cover, and cook on high for 1 hour, then set to low, and cook for 7 hours.

slow cooker pumpkin turkey chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins

  • heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; brown turkey, stirring often, until crumbly and no longer, pink, about 10 minutes. drain and discard any fat.
  • transfer turkey to a slow cooker and stir in diced tomatoes, pumpkin, chili beans, black beans, brown sugar, spice, and chili powder. set cooker to low, cover, and cook until pumpkin is tender and has started to break apart, at least 3 hours.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

slow cooker chicken taco soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • sour cream (optional)
  • crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins

  • place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, , and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
  • remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Easy Weeknight Tuna Pot Pie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add onions and cook until soft and translucent. mix in the tuna and frozen vegetables, stirring often until the vegetables are heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. stir in the cream of mushroom soup. pour the tuna mixture into a 9 inch pie dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • unroll and separate the crescent rolls. lay each crescent roll on top of the tuna mixture with the point facing inward, the rolls may overlap slightly. bake until crescent rolls are golden brown and mixture is bubbly, 11 to 13 minutes. let the pie sit for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

irish chicken and dumplings

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 5 carrots, sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cups baking mix
  • 1 1/3 cups milk

Recipe

  • in large, heavy pot, combine soup, water, chicken, celery, onion, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. cover and cook over low heat about 1 1/2 hours.
  • add potatoes and carrots; cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  • remove chicken from pot, shred it, and return to pot. add peas and cook only 5 minutes longer.
  • add dumplings. to make dumplings: mix baking mix and milk until a soft dough forms. drop by tablespoonfuls boiling stew. simmer covered for 10 minutes, then uncover and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

Black Bean Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, and carrots, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened. add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. add stock, 1 can of the beans, corn, and pepper; bring to boil.
  • meanwhile, in food processor or blender, puree together tomatoes and remaining can of beans; add to pot. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 8 ounces cooked, diced ham
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • in a large bowl, mix hash browns, ham, cream of potato soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. spread evenly into prepared dish. sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly brown. serve immediately.

Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages matzo crackers
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 onions, minced
  • 5 ounces matzo meal
  • 96 ounces chicken broth

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • break matzo crackers into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. add water to cover; allow to soak for a few minutes, until soft. drain off excess water.
  • melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in drained matzos; stir until mixture is dry and slightly brown. remove from heat, and mix in eggs, salt and pepper to taste, parsley, and onions.
  • mix in just enough matzo meal to make mixture hold together. roll one golf ball-size matzo ball. place matzo ball in the boiling water to test the mixture. the ball must rise to the top of the water and not break apart. if it does not rise, then too much matzo meal was added. in this case, add another beaten egg to the mixture and try again. when desired consistency is reached, roll all of mixture into golf ball size spheres.
  • in a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a slow boil over medium heat; add balls to broth. serve soup as the balls rise to the top of the broth.

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 5 1/2 pounds pot roast

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
  • cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 5 1/2 pounds pot roast

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
  • cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

Slow-cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 7 corn tortillas
  • vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins

  • place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a slow cooker. pour in water and chicken broth, and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. stir in corn and cilantro. cover, and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil. cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
  • bake in preheated oven until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. to serve, sprinkle tortilla strips over soup.

Black Bean And Salsa Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in an electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. blend until fairly smooth.
  • heat the bean mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
  • ladle soup into 4 individual bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium tomato soup
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • salt to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

    Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

  • heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. place turkey in the skillet, and cook until evenly brown; drain.
  • coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and mix in turkey, tomato soup, kidney beans, black beans and onion. season with chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, allspice and salt.
  • cover, and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

Monday, December 21, 2015

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

Chicken Florentine Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained
  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2/3 cup bacon bits
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place the chicken breast halves on a baking sheet; bake 20 to 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. remove from heat, and set aside.
  • increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stirring constantly, mix in the garlic, lemon juice, cream of mushroom soup, italian seasoning, half-and-half, and parmesan cheese.
  • arrange the spinach over the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. cover the spinach with the mushrooms. pour half the mixture from the saucepan over the mushrooms. arrange chicken breasts in the dish, and cover with the remaining sauce mixture. sprinkle with bacon bits, and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • bake 20 to 25 minutes in the 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumplings

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

    Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins

  • place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
  • cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on high. about 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

lentil soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

  • in a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  • stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. when ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 pounds chuck roast
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

    Ready Time: 9 hrs 40 mins

  • season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
  • place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery.
  • cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

slow cooker pumpkin turkey chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins

  • heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; brown turkey, stirring often, until crumbly and no longer, pink, about 10 minutes. drain and discard any fat.
  • transfer turkey to a slow cooker and stir in diced tomatoes, pumpkin, chili beans, black beans, brown sugar, spice, and chili powder. set cooker to low, cover, and cook until pumpkin is tender and has started to break apart, at least 3 hours.

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ham bone
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried marjoram
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 potato, diced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

    Ready Time: 10 hrs 30 mins

  • in a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. if you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
  • once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. add celery, carrots and potatoes. cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Catherine's Spicy Chicken Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 quarts water
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 5 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • in a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and bouillon cubes. bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until chicken juices run clear. remove chicken, reserve broth. shred chicken.
  • in a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. stir in salsa, diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, tomato soup, chili powder, corn, chili beans, sour cream, shredded chicken and 5 cups broth. simmer 30 minutes.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

irish chicken and dumplings

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 5 carrots, sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cups baking mix
  • 1 1/3 cups milk

Recipe

  • in large, heavy pot, combine soup, water, chicken, celery, onion, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. cover and cook over low heat about 1 1/2 hours.
  • add potatoes and carrots; cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  • remove chicken from pot, shred it, and return to pot. add peas and cook only 5 minutes longer.
  • add dumplings. to make dumplings: mix baking mix and milk until a soft dough forms. drop by tablespoonfuls boiling stew. simmer covered for 10 minutes, then uncover and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

Mama's Best Broiled Tomato Sandwich

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4 slices bread, lightly toasted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • preheat oven to broil.
  • in a shallow bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. marinate the tomatoes in the mixture, stirring occasionally.
  • meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, parsley, oregano, black pepper and 4 teaspoons parmesan cheese. spread mixture on each slice of toasted bread. place marinated tomatoes on 2 slices and sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
  • place on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes, or until cheese turns golden brown. serve immediately, open faced or closed.

Black Bean Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, and carrots, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened. add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. add stock, 1 can of the beans, corn, and pepper; bring to boil.
  • meanwhile, in food processor or blender, puree together tomatoes and remaining can of beans; add to pot. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.