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Thursday, January 21, 2016

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.

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.

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.

slow cooker cornish hens

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cornish game hens
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can golden mushroom soup (such as campbell's®), divided
  • 2 cups chopped baby portobello mushrooms
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped
  • 1 large zucchini, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

    Ready Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

  • coat the hens with about 1/4 of the mushroom soup.
  • mix the remaining mushroom soup with mushrooms, olives, zucchini, and garlic salt in a bowl. stuff the mixture inside the hens. arrange hens, breast sides up, in the slow cooker. spoon any remaining soup mixture over the hens.
  • cook the hens in the slow cooker on high for 4 hours.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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.

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.

tuna noodle casserole from scratch

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). butter a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add egg noodles, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. stir in the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. increase heat to medium-high, and mix in mushrooms. continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. gradually whisk in milk, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. season with salt and pepper. stir in tuna, peas, mushroom mixture, and cooked noodles. transfer to the baking dish. melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl, mix with bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the casserole. top with cheese.
  • bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Cooked Pumpkin

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 medium sugar pumpkin

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
  • cut pumpkin into small manageable pieces and cut off pith and seeds.
  • place cut pumpkin skin side up in a large roasting pan. add 1/4 inch of water and bake uncovered for 1 hour or until tender. remove from oven and allow pumpkin to cool.
  • when cooled, cut away skin and mash or puree. use in any recipe that calls for canned pureed pumpkin.

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.

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.

Best Spinach Dip Ever

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (1.8 ounce) package dry leek soup mix
  • 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 15 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry leek soup mix, water chestnuts and chopped spinach. chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight.
  • remove top and interior of sourdough bread. fill with mayonnaise mixture. tear removed bread chunks into pieces for dipping.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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.

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.

Best Spinach Dip Ever

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (1.8 ounce) package dry leek soup mix
  • 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 15 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry leek soup mix, water chestnuts and chopped spinach. chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight.
  • remove top and interior of sourdough bread. fill with mayonnaise mixture. tear removed bread chunks into pieces for dipping.

Cooked Pumpkin

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 medium sugar pumpkin

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
  • cut pumpkin into small manageable pieces and cut off pith and seeds.
  • place cut pumpkin skin side up in a large roasting pan. add 1/4 inch of water and bake uncovered for 1 hour or until tender. remove from oven and allow pumpkin to cool.
  • when cooled, cut away skin and mash or puree. use in any recipe that calls for canned pureed pumpkin.

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.

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 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.

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.

Monday, January 18, 2016

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.

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.

Restaurant-style Cheesy Poblano Pepper Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/8 cup cooked and chopped chicken
  • 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips and toasted for garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • cut the corn tortillas into ninths, place into a food processor and chop until fine. add the flour, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. blend until tortillas become the consistency of cornmeal. set aside.
  • in a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil, onion, 1/2 cup poblano chile peppers and garlic and saute for 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent. add the butter or margarine and allow it to melt. add the ground tortilla mixture to the pot and stir well with a wire whip to form a roux. (note: do not let it burn.)
  • while stirring, slowly add the chicken stock. make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the pot. add the half-and-half, bring to a slow simmer and cook for 7 to 10 minutes. (note: do not let soup come to a hard boil.)
  • turn off heat and allow soup to cool slightly. stir in the chicken before serving. top each serving with the cheese, poblano chile peppers and tortilla strips for garnish.

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.

Chicken Ranch Enchiladas

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
  • 10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chiles, and ranch dressing in a bowl; spread a thin layer of the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • spoon about 2 tablespoons of sauce into each tortilla; divide the chicken among the tortillas and sprinkle with 3/4 of the cheese. roll the tortillas into cylinders and place seam-side-down into the baking dish. pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 35 minutes. remove the foil and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. return to the oven and cook a few more minutes until the cheese melts.

Sunday, January 17, 2016

lentil tomato soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 cups dry brown lentils
  • 1/2 cup red
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe

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

  • melt the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. place the onions in the pot and saute for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender.
  • place the tomatoes in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. pour this into the pot with the onion along with the chicken broth and the lentils
  • bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes. then, stir in the , garlic, nutmeg and cloves. simmer for at least 25 more minutes.

broccoli chicken divan

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound chopped fresh broccoli
  • 1 1/2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
  • place the broccoli in a saucepan with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender. drain.
  • place the cooked broccoli in a 9 inch pie plate. top with the chicken. in a bowl, mix the soup and milk, and pour over the chicken. sprinkle with cheddar cheese. mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly brown.

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.

Chicken Veggie Soup Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped cauliflower
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cups whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
  • 4 cups fat free chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 6 drops hot pepper sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. add the chicken and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned; set aside.
  • to the same saucepan add the onion, garlic and carrots and saute for about 3 to 5 minutes. then add the broccoli, cauliflower, celery, tomatoes, chicken broth and reserved chicken.
  • stir together well, bring to a slow boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. stir in the spinach, hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.

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.

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.

Saturday, January 16, 2016

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.

cheesy potato soup i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 large potatoes, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups milk
  • 12 (1 ounce) slices processed cheese food
  • 1/4 cup dry potato flakes
  • 4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

Recipe

  • in a large pot combine the chicken broth, potatoes, celery, carrots and onion. mix together and bring to a boil over medium heat. cook 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • add milk; reduce heat to medium low and let simmer. add cheese slices; when cheese is melted, slowly stir in dry potato flakes until mixture is slightly thickened. sprinkle bacon on top and serve hot.

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.

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.

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.

Best Spinach Dip Ever

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (1.8 ounce) package dry leek soup mix
  • 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 15 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry leek soup mix, water chestnuts and chopped spinach. chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight.
  • remove top and interior of sourdough bread. fill with mayonnaise mixture. tear removed bread chunks into pieces for dipping.

Friday, January 15, 2016

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.

celery and carrot soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. saute onions until tender, approximately 5 minutes. slowly stir in carrots, celery, and tarragon, and continue cooking another 5 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
  • stir in vegetable broth and , and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking 15 minutes longer. serve hot.

Yellow Split Pea And Frankfurter Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 spanish onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • 2 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 8 frankfurters, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook to soften, but not brown, about 7 minutes.
  • mix in the mace and split peas. stir in the stock; cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the peas are soft.
  • season with salt and pepper. stir in frankfurters, and heat through.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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.

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.

Easy Tuna Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3 cups cooked macaroni
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups french fried onions

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the macaroni, tuna, and soup. mix well, and then top with cheese.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for about 25 minutes, or until bubbly. sprinkle with fried onions, and bake for another 5 minutes. serve hot.

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.

Chicken Slop

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (5.5 ounce) package seasoned croutons

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. top with croutons and pour soup over all; mix together so that croutons are covered in soup.
  • bake at 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (no longer pink).

easy add-in macaroni and cheese

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (7.25 ounce) package uncooked macaroni and cheese
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 buttery round crackers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cook the macaroni according to directions on the box. remove from heat, drain, and add soup, 1/4 cup of the margarine, sour cream, shredded cheese, and the cheese packet from the box. do not use milk as directed on the box.
  • pour in a small casserole dish and top with crumbled crackers. melt the remaining margarine and pour over the crackers. bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

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.

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

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

  • melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. saute the onions in the butter for 5 minutes. add the mushrooms and saute for 5 more minutes. stir in the dill, paprika, soy sauce and broth. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • in a separate small bowl, whisk the milk and flour together. pour this into the soup and stir well to blend. cover and simmer for 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • finally, stir in the salt, ground black pepper, lemon juice, parsley and sour cream. mix together and allow to heat through over low heat, about 3 to 5 minutes. do not boil. serve immediately.

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.

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.