Sweet and Sour Chicken

A traditional favorite fashioned for the crock pot.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

1 lb. bag baby carrots
1 bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
1 onion, sliced thin
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
20 oz. can pineapple tidbits
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. chicken bullion granules
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 Tbsp. corn starch
1/4 c. water
3 c. cooked rice

Add carrots, bell pepper and onions to crock pot. Top with chicken. Drain pineapple and reserve juice. Place pineapple over chicken. Mix [pineapple juice with brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, water and corn starch. Pour over chicken. Cook on low 6 - 7 hours. Serve over rice.

Seven Layer Bars

A classic recipe adapted for the crock pot.

Seven Layer Bars

2 tablespoons light, soft tub margarine, melted
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butterscotch chips
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk

Layer ingredients in a bread or cake pan that fits in your slow cooker, in the order listed. Do not stir. Cover and bake on high two to three hours, or until firm. Remove pan and uncover. Let stand five minutes. Unmold carefully on plate and cool. Makes 18 servings.

Crock Pot Lasagna

All the flavor of lasanga without the fuss.

Crock Pot Lasagna

1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
2-15 oz. cans tomato sauce
1-6 oz. can tomato paste
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried oregano
1-12 oz. carton cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 oz. lasagna noodles, uncooked
12 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese

Brown ground beef and onion in skillet. Add garlic powder, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and oregano. Cook long enough to get it warm. Spoon a layer of meat sauce onto the bottom of the crockpot. Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (break to fit) and top with cheeses. Repeat with sauce, noodles and cheeses until all are used up.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. 10 Servings

African Chicken Stew

If you like curry you will love this.

African Chicken Stew

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
2 Tb. oil
15 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 c. chicken stock
1/4 c. natural peanut butter
2 yams, peeled and cut into chunks
2 Tb. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. dried parsley

Fry vegetables and spices in the oil until vegetables are tender and spices are fragrant (about 3 minutes). Add chicken, cook until golden brown. Add to crock pot. Add stock, tomatoes and Peanut Butter. Cook 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low.

Pork

Crock Pot BBQ Ribs