Slow Cooker Corn Chowder, Betty j Fielder Theis

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots chopped
• 1 large onion chopped
• 4 potatoes chopped
• 2 16 oz cans of corn drained OR one small 10-12oz bag of frozen corn

          use fresh corn off the cob, 64 oz.  It is said you will get 3/4 cup / ear.  Sub

          for both fresh and cream corn here. 

• 2 16 oz cans of creamed corn
• 4 cups of water OR chicken broth
• 1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled

            Sub Canadian Bacon, similar size

• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons of butter optional

• Add jalapeno peppers chopped to taste.

Instructions

1. Place everything except for the evaporated milk, cornstarch and butter or margarine into the slow cooker.
2. Add just enough water or chicken stock to cover the ingredients.
3. Cook on high 5 hours or low 7-8 hours until vegetables are softened.
4. Combine cornstarch and evaporated milk. 
   Stir into slow cooker along with butter 30 minutes before serving
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Sizes of canned corn may vary between 14-16oz.

Slow Cooker Honey Pork Roast

Slow Cooker Honey Pork Roast

INGREDIENTS

    3 to 4 pounds pork loin roast
    2 tablespoons dried oregano
    2 tablespoons dried basil
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
    ¾ teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons garlic, minced
    ½ cup honey
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    ¼ cup soy sauce
    ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS

    Place the pork loin roast in the inner pot of a slow cooker.
    In a medium bowl, combine the dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, salt,
         minced garlic, honey, soy sauce and Parmesan cheese, and mix well.
    Pour the sauce over the pork loin roast into the slow cooker.
    Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
    Remove the cooked pork loin roast from the slow cooker, reserving the liquid. Shred the meat.
    Add the reserved cooking liquid to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
    Reduce the heat and simmer until reduced and thickened.
    Pour the reduced, thickened sauce over the shredded meat and serve.

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Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers , ends trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 small Roma tomatoes , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 red onion , halved, sliced thin
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. Place cucumbers, tomato, and onion in a large bowl.
2. Put water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tightly fitted lid. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to incorporate.
3. Pour dressing over the cucumbers and tomatoes. Mix to coat.
4. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
5. Drain off the liquid; sprinkle with fresh dill and serve.

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beef lo mein

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lo mein noodles, or spaghetti noodles
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounce flank steak, sliced against the grain
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tablespoons hoisen sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot with boiling water, cook the noodles according to package directions. Add the broccoli the last 5 minutes of cooking and let them cook until tender. Drain the noodles and broccoli.
2. While the pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a medium sized skillet. Cook the steak until no longer pink. Add the garlic, and carrots and cook for a minute more.
3. In a small bowl whisk together the brown sugar soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper and pepper.
4. Add the spaghetti to the skillet and pour the sauce on top and toss until incorporated.
5.  

Oven Brisket recipe

Might try this one.

Ingredients

Brisket:

• 1 (3 – 5 pound) brisket, fat trimmed to about ¼-inch thick
• salt, to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste

Brisket Rub:

• 1 packed Tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)

Barbecue Sauce

• 2 Tablespoons butter (or rendered brisket fat)
• 1 cup finely chopped onion (about ½ of a large onion)
• 2 – 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup bourbon
• reserved brisket juices, skimmed of fat

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 275°F/135°C and place an oven rack in the middle of your oven.
2. Season the brisket with salt and black pepper.
3. Prepare the brisket rub: in a small bowl, mix all of the spice rub ingredients together until they’re well combined.
4. Gently rub the spice mix all over the brisket, making sure to get the spices into all of the various nooks and crannies.
5. Make a double-layered aluminum foil pouch for the brisket: place two layers of foil down on the counter, place the brisket (with the fat side up) on the foil, and pull the edges of the foil up around the brisket to wrap it. The pouch needs to be sealed well so that it will keep in all of the moisture. Let the brisket sit (refrigerated) in the spice rub for 3 to 24 hours, or cook immediately.
6. Place the foil pouch on a baking sheet or baking dish and cook for 3 to 5 hours, depending on the size of your brisket.
7. Turn off the oven and allow the brisket to rest until it’s cool enough to handle without oven mitts.
8. Pour the accumulated juices from the brisket into a large measuring cup or a bowl. Skim the fat from the juices, reserving the juices and saving 2 tablespoons of the fat for the sauce. Keep the brisket wrapped in foil and return it to the warm oven while you make the barbecue sauce.
9. Heat a medium-sized saucepot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it’s softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until it’s fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle pepper, apple cider vinegar, and bourbon, and stir to combine. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until all of the ingredients are dissolved. Add the reserved brisket juices and simmer until it has reduced to your desired consistency, about 15 minutes. (If desired, blend the finished sauce to make it more smooth.)
10. Remove the brisket from the oven and open the foil pouch. Turn the oven to broil. Brush the brisket with a good layer of sauce and broil, uncovered, until the top is lightly browned and the fat starts to crisp. Allow the brisket to cool slightly before slicing. Slice the brisket against the grain into ¼-inch slices, and serve with extra barbecue sauce.

skillet lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 2 14 ounce cans tomato sauce
• 1 -14 ounce can diced tomato
• 1/2 yellow onion diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 pound lasagna noodles (broken)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Toppings

• Mozzarella cheese
• Ricotta cheese
• fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Add the ground sausage to a large skillet and cook over medium heat while stirring. Once the sausage is mostly cooked add the diced onion to cook.
2. When the onion is translucent and soft and sausage is cooked through add the minced garlic. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
3. Add the tomato sauce and diced tomato to the skillet. Stir to combine.
4. Add seasonings and stir. Break the lasagna noodles over the skillet and add to the sauce. Press the noodles down as much as possible into the sauce. Cover the pan and allow to simmer over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally.
5. Once the noodles are softened add in a cup of mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
6. Serve and top with additional mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and fresh parsley.

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crock pot lasagna

Ingredients you need:

• 1 bag of frozen cheese ravioli (25 oz)
• 1 lb of ground beef, browned
• 3 cans of crushed tomatoes (14 or 15 oz each)
• 1 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon of Garlic Salt
• 4 cups of mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

How to make Crock Pot Lasagna

1. In a large skillet brown the beef completely and drain off any remaining fat.
2. Stir in all the cans of tomatoes, and seasonings.
3. In a 6 quart crock pot, cover the bottom with some of the sauce.
4. Then place a layer of ravioli across the bottom.
5. Then place a layer of the mozzarella cheese.
6. Continue this until all the meat sauce and the ravioli is used.
7. You want to end with the meat sauce on top.
8. Then top with the leftover mozzarella cheese and add the parmesan cheese on top (completely optional).
9. Cook on low for 4 hours.
10. Turn off and let it sit for about 15 minutes before you serve. Cut and serve. Serve with your favorite side salad and crusty garlic bread.