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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
By CarolineNGa
Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4 to 5-Quart Place the potatoes in the slow cooker and season liberally with salt and pepp...
- 4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 chicken thighs (5 to 6 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 cup thinly sliced onions
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 medium lemon, sliced and seeded
Barbecue Sauce with Mustard Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Combine first seven ingredients in a small saucepan
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup prepared mustard
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs
By CarolineNGa
Southern Living DECEMBER 2008
- 1 (28-oz.) bottle barbecue sauce
- 1 (18-oz.) jar cherry preserves
- 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, undrained
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can
- 1 (32-oz.) package frozen meatballs
Skinny Mexican Style Chicken and Cornbread Casserole
By CarolineNGa
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 1/4 cups onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light
- 1 (14.5 oz) can cream-style corn
- 1 1/4 cups chicken breast, cooked and diced, see shopping tip
- 1 egg, I love Egg-Land’s Best eggs
- 1 tablespoon fat-free milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (8.5 oz) box Jiffy’s Corn Muffin Mix, see shopping tip
- 1/2 cup salsa, I used Pace Medium Chunky Salsa or use your favorite
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/4 cup Light Mexican Blend Cheese or light cheddar cheese
Slow-Cooker Perfectly Seasoned Turkey Breast
By CarolineNGa
Looking for a way to get your turkey perfectly moist and delicious every single time? Try this slow cooker method
- 6 to 6 1/2 lb turkey breast (mine had bones in it), thawed, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp crushed rosemary
- 1 tsp ground thyme
- 1 tsp ground sage
- 1 tsp onion powder
Pickled Sweet Onions Recipe
By CarolineNGa
These slightly crunchy pickled onions are not only a great gift for Christmas, but also a terrific contribution to ...
- 8 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
- 2 tablespoons canning salt
- 1-3/4 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Chef John's Mini Christmas Hams
By CarolineNGa
Combine 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon kosher salt, black pepper, allspic...
- Brine:
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 cups water
- 1 quart water, or as needed
- 4 (1 1/2 inches thick) boneless center-cut pork loin chops
- Glaze:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 whole cloves
Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears
By CarolineNGa
Wendy Kalen, Cooking Light OCTOBER 2011
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1 ripe pear, cored and cut into 16 wedges
Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
By CarolineNGa
An easy salad to serve with grilled chicken or steak for supper or on a bed of greens for a satisfying lunch
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 cups peeled and diced cucumbers
- 1 14-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed
- 2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup slivered red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
Sloppy Joe Sandwich Filling
By CarolineNGa
This is a make ahead and freeze type recipe
- Makes - 3 C.
- 1 lb Medium lean ground beef, turkey or pork
- 2 Tbsp. Finely minced onion
- 2 Tbsp. Finely minced bell pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Prepared yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup Tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup Salsa, any level of heat (optional)
- On Hand
- 6 Hamburger buns