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Ginger-Chicken Noodle Soup (Crock Pot) Recipe

January 14th, 2010 by alice  Tags: , , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1lbboneless skinless chicken breastsor boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  2. 2mediumcarrots, coarsely shredded
  3. 2tablespoonsdry sherry (optional)
  4. 1tablespoonsoy sauce
  5. 1tablespoonrice vinegar
  6. 1tablespoonfresh ginger, peeled and grated
  7. 1/4teaspoonground black pepper
  8. crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  9. 3 (14 ounce)canschicken broth
  10. 1cupwater
  11. 2ounces driedvermicellior othermedium noodles
  12. 1 (6 ounce)packagefrozen pea podsor freshpea pods, cut diagonally(if using frozen thaw them first)
  13. soy sauce, to serve

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a 3 1/2 to 6 quart crock pot, combine the first 10 ingredients up to the water.
  2. Cover and cook on high-heat for 2-3 hours.
  3. Uncover and stir in noodles and pea pods.
  4. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes more or until noodles are tender.
  5. Serve with additional soy sauce.
  6. Also good with sesame and chili oils.

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Potato Peanut Loaf for the Crock Pot Recipe

December 15th, 2009 by alice  Tags: , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 6cupspotatoes
  2. 1cuproasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
  3. 1/4cupgreen onions, finely chopped
  4. 1/4cupparsley, finely chopped
  5. 2sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped(reconstituted if necessary)
  6. 1/2teaspoonsalt
  7. 1/2teaspoonchili powder
  8. fresh ground pepper
  9. 2eggs, beaten
  10. 1/2cupchili sauce
  11. 4ouncescream cheese, diced and softened
  12. 1/4cupparmesan cheese
  13. 2tablespoonsparmesan cheese
  14. boiling water
  15. tomato sauce (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Spray an 8×5 inch loaf pan.Put it aside.
  2. Peel, dice, and cook the potatoes and then set aside.
  3. In a large bowl mix the cooked potatoes, the peanuts, green onions, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, chili powder, and pepper.
  4. Add the eggs, chili sauce, cream cheese, and the 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.Mix it all together well.
  5. Put the mix into the prepared pan.Sprinkle the additional 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese on top.
  6. Cover the loaf pan tightly with foil and secure it closed with a rubber band or string.
  7. Put the pan in your crock pot.Put enough boiling water into the bottom of your crock pot to come 1 inch up the sides of the crock pot.Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  8. Serve warm with tomato sauce if desired.
  9. This can be made the night before and refrigerated overnight.In the morning place it in the crock pot and proceed from there.

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Cashew Lentil Loaf for the Crock Pot Recipe

December 11th, 2009 by alice  Tags: , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1tablespooncumin seeds
  2. 1tablespoonvegetable oil
  3. 1largeonion, finely chopped
  4. 2stalkscelery, diced
  5. 2cupscarrots, shredded
  6. 2garlic cloves, minced
  7. 1/2-1chili pepper, diced
  8. 1teaspoonsalt
  9. 1/2teaspooncracked pepper
  10. 2cupscooked lentils
  11. 3cupscheddar cheese, shredded
  12. 1cupcashews, coarsely chopped
  13. 3eggs, beaten
  14. boiling water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Spray an 8 by 5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a large dry pan toast the cumin seeds until they start to brown and release their aroma.Right away put it in a spice grinder or a mortar and a pestle.Grind to a powder and set it aside.
  3. Put the pan back on the stove and add the vegetable oil.Add the onion and celery and cook until the celery is soft, about 5 minutes.Add the carrots, garlic, red pepper, chili pepper, salt and cracked pepper.Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.Remove it from the heat and set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl combine the lentils, cheese, and cashews.Add the cooked vegetables and stir well.Add the eggs and mix well.
  5. Put the mixture into the prepared pan.Cover the pan tightly with foil and secure with a rubber band or string.
  6. Put the prepared pan into the crock pot and put in enough boiling water to the crock pot until the water reaches about 1 inch up the sides.
  7. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours until the loaf has set.
  8. You can prepare this loaf the night before and then put the loaf into the crock pot with water in the morning.

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Mama Mia Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

December 1st, 2009 by alice  Tags: , , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2 1/2lbsextra lean ground beef
  2. 1lbmild Italian sausage
  3. 1/2cup choppedgarlic
  4. 1cup finely choppedonions
  5. 1cupred wine
  6. 2 (28 ounce)cansItalian-style diced tomatoes
  7. 1 (12 ounce)cantomato paste
  8. 1cupwater
  9. 1 (16 ounce)cantomato sauce
  10. 2 (16 ounce)cans lrg.black olives, sliced in thirds
  11. 1/3cup ghirardelli 60%chocolate chips
  12. 2tablespoonsitalian seasoning
  13. 2teaspoonssalt
  14. 1teaspoon granulatedgarlic powder
  15. 1teaspoon granulatedonion powder
  16. 1/2teaspooncayenne pepper
  17. 1/2cupparmesan cheese
  18. 1/4cup finely mincedparsley
  19. 2tablespoonscornstarch, mix with a little water to smooth consistency

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, brown meats with garlic and onion.
  2. When cooked through, pour in red wine.
  3. Meanwhile add remaining ingredients to crock pot.
  4. Then spoon meat mixture into crock pot.
  5. Cook on high heat 4-6 hours or all day on low.
  6. Serve over cooked spaghetti.
  7. You can also use it for lasagna. MMMM.

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Crock Pot Chicken Recipe

November 30th, 2009 by alice  Tags: , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 4boneless skinless chicken breasts
  2. 20ouncesbarbecue sauce(approximately)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place chicken in a crock pot.
  2. Pour your favorite sauce (does not have to be barbecue) over the top, cover and cook on low all day.

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