Italian beef cooked with Italian seasoning makes for a mouth watering slow cooker meal. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 6-8 hours on low in slow cooker Servings: 6-8 Ingredients : 1 (4 pound) chuck roast 1 cup beef broth 1 cup water 2 packs Italian salad seasoning 3 whole peppercorns 1 small bay leaf [...]
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When summer ends I look forward to seeing the leaves changing and a plate of my Slow Cooker Summer Squash Casserole. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 3 large carrots, finely grated 10 small or 5 large summer squash, thinly sliced 1 (10.5 [...]
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Back by popular demand from my cookbook: Ask Ms Recipe: Simple Recipes that Make Cents © Nina Marana A lot of people are stuck working weekends so they miss out on Sunday dinners. Have no fear Ms Recipe to the rescue. You can have that good old fashion goodness in a slow cooker. Couldn’t get any [...]
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Back by popular demand from my book: Ask Ms Recipe: Simple Recipes that Make Cents Once you are home enjoy a plate of ham with a slice of pineapple and bake a sweet potato for a filling meal. Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Cooking time: high for 1 hour or low for 4-5 hours Servings: 4-6 [...]
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Italian Sausage served over a bed of white rice slow cooked with apples and tomatoes then topped with a few sprigs of rosemary. 10 mild Italian sausages 1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup water 1 large yellow onion, cut into rings 3 large gala apples, cored [...]
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If you like lamb and need an almost effortless dinner a slow cooker recipe may be the answer for you. Requires no stove so you’ll have time to enjoy your family on a special day. Happy Easter Cooking! 1 (2 lb) lamb; cut into bite-size pieces (remove excess fat) 6 small cloves garlic, chopped finely [...]
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A Sunday meal isn’t about slaving over a hot stove. It’s about loved ones enjoying each other. Toss the roast into the crockpot with a few ingedients along with a couple of side dishes. You’ll have a delicious meal without breaking a sweat. My Sweet Tart Green Beans along with my Simple Potato Salad are [...]
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Once again I was experimenting in the kitchen and I had terrific results with this chicken in a light white sauce along with some apricots and cranberries.
Preparation time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking time: on low 6 hours, high 4 hours
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
3 pounds boneless skin less chicken breast or thighs
2 1/4 cups whole milk, add 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mix
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon all spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package egg noodles
When most people think of meatloaf they think of tomato sauce and oatmeal. Not this meatloaf; it is made with stringy mozzarella cheese and a mixture of ground pork and ground beef. Pulled for Book Ask Ms Recipe: Simple Recipes that make cents Buy My Cookbook on Amazon
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A simple,delicious slow cooker recipe made with creamy chicken and egg noodles. Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Cooking time: Slow cooker-low for 6-9 hours or high for 3-4 hours Servings: 4-6 4 cups chicken, cooked, diced 2 cans (4 ounces) mushrooms, drained 1 cup chicken broth 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 [...]
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