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Easy and Delicious Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas {The Best Crock Pot Recipe Ever!}
By dawnu1
Instructions Place roast in slow cooker
- 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3-4 lbs) [I have used a 5 lb bone-in instead and 2 pork tenderloins and it works just as good]
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tequila OR 1/2 cup additional chicken broth. I've only used chicken broth when making this. My mom likes it with 1/4 cup tequila, and 3/4 cup chicken broth if you have tequila on hand.
- 2 x4 oz cans chopped green chiles
- Warm tortillas (we use corn and flour)
- Fresh cilantro, avocado, chopped tomatoes, sour cream for serving.
Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies
By dawnu1
1. Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 8 ounces coarsely chopped quality semi-sweet chocolate
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (measure this accurately)
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- PEANUT BUTTER FILLING
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 2 Tablespoons each chocolate chips and peanut butter chips
Seafood Risotto
By dawnu1
1. Simmer water and broth in pot
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups vegetable broth or clam juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 10 oz can whole baby clams
- 3 cups Arborio rice
- 1 cup white cooking wine
- 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- Ground pepper to taste
Sweet Southern Slow-Cooker Ham
By dawnu1
Place the ham in a large slow cooker
- 1 bone-in fully-cooked ham about 5 1/2 pounds
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup Kentucky bourbon *
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- *For a non-alcoholic alternative: replace the bourbon with 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
Onion, Garlic, Cheese Bread
By dawnu1
Directions Add water, flour, powdered milk, sugar, salt, butter or margarine and yeast into bread machine in the o...
- 1 1/8 cups warm water
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons dry milk powder
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Spicy Homemade Pickles
By dawnu1
1. Cut cucumbers in slices, place in a large bowl
- 5-6 large Cucumbers
- 1 1/2 cups salt
- 6 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp Accent
- 2 full bulbs (not cloves)of garlic (more or less to taste)
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 6 cups ice water
- 1/4 cups Red Pepper Flakes (more or less to taste)
Creamy Green Chile Chicken Soup
By dawnu1
In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat
- 1 Tbs. canola oil
- 1/2 large onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 c. chicken stock
- 1 1/2 c. chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 c. roasted green chile, diced
- 1 Tbs. flour
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. half and half
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 . tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Roasted Acorn Squash with Sweet Lime Vinaigrette
By dawnu1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 2 medium acorn squash, halved, seeds and pulp cleaned out and discarded
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- VINAIGRETTE
- 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 Tbs fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbs light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp chili garlic sauce (optional, can add more to taste for spicier vinaigrette)
Grilled Sriracha Cauliflower Steaks
By dawnu1
1. Cut cauliflower into 1/2-inch thick steaks, being sure to cut through the core
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1-2 Tbs Sriracha sauce
- zest of 1 lime
Parmesan Corn Bread (Bread Machine)
By dawnu1
Add the ingredients to the bread machine according to the manufacturer's directions
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or cooking oil
- 2 3/4 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed,
- OR
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast or bread machine yeast