Salsa Pork

Adapted from one of my favorite recipe bloggers. We have made this twice now. Very easy and the bonus is it can be made in the crock pot.

I serve it over brown rice.

(Photo courtesy of Taste and Tell)

Salsa Pork

serves 6-8

prep time: 10 minutes + 25 minutes
cook time: 6-8 hours

2 pounds boneless pork roast
1 cup prepared salsa verde
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 can diced tomatoes OR 2 plum tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
rice, for serving

Trim the pork of fat. Cut into 2-inch cubes and rinse. Place in a slow cooker.

(Note: I use a frozen lean pork top sirloin and cut it up once it cooks for 1/2 the time so the flavors meld.)

In a saucepan, combine the salsa, broth, onion and cumin and bring to a boil over high heat. Add in the tomatoes and pour the mixture over the pork. Cook on low until the pork is tender and pulls apart, 6-8 hours.

Transfer the pork to a large bowl and shred. Cover to keep warm.

Add the liquid and vegetables from the slow cooker into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, skimming the fat from time to time, until thickened slightly, about 20 minutes. Add the pork into the liquid along with 1/4 cup of the cilantro. Heat through.

To serve, ladle the pork mixture over a bed of rice. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and the sour cream.

I needed a quick slow cooker recipe for a busy day and decided on this. It was a really easy meal to throw together and it tasted good.

Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue

SUBMITTED BY: Zanne Peters PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"A quick-prep chicken breast recipe that gives a twist to basic barbecue chicken. I throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve this with baked potatoes. The sauce makes a great topping for the potatoes. To vary the flavor, try different types of barbecue sauce."

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	4 Hrs
READY IN	4 Hrs 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

• 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire

Directions

1. Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbeque sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
2. Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.

DETAILED NUTRITION

Serving Size	1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe	6
Amount Per Serving
Calories	300
Calories from Fat	73
	% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1g	12 %
Saturated Fat 1.5g	8 %
Cholesterol 61mg	20 %
Sodium 1058mg	42 %
Potassium 331mg	9 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.4g	10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	1 %
Protein 23g	46 %
Sugars 25.7g
Vitamin A	3 %
Vitamin C	2 %
Calcium	4 %
Iron	13 %
** Thiamin	5 %
Niacin	88 %
Vitamin B6	19 %
Magnesium	10 %
Folate	2 %

Ruth's Chicken Alfredo

Dale loves this recipe and it is very easy!

Ruth Chicken Alfredo

3-4 lbs. chicken pieces (they use the chicken breast strips you can buy at Costco)
1 16 oz. jar alfredo sauce
1 lb. sour cream
1 Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix

Add chicken to slow cooker, then spices, then sauces. Stir together.

Cook on low for several hours.
Note: Ruth didn’t say how long to cook this. My guess is 5 to 6 hours.

Serve with pasta (fettuccine, penne, etc.)

Papa Mack's Chili

Papa Mack’s Chili (with my alterations)

3 cans beans, rinsed in strainer with water (Pinto, white bean, black bean, kidney, pinquitos)
Note: I usually 3 different kinds or in other words 1 can each of 3 different kinds of beans
1 lb. 7% or 9% ground beef, browned
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup ketschup
1 ½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
2 cloves garlic
1 can stewed tomatoes, cut into small pieces
dash salt
Jalapeño (optional – I never add)

Put ingredients in slow cooker, stir to mix and then cook on low for 5 to 8 hours depending on taste preference.

Tammy's Cheesy Italian Tortellini

Notes from Tammy first, then the recipe.

Here's one of our family favorites! I also listed the substituted ingredients for what I usually have on hand for my children's liking or for the convenience of simply keeping my kitchen clean and still having a fresh, warm dinner on the table on really busy nights!

Cheesy Italian Tortellini

1/2 pound ground beef
Substitution: Preparedmeatballs torn into pieces.

1/2 pound Italian sausage
Substitution: Kiebalsa links cut into pieces or we use a mild sausage.

1 (15 oz) container of refrigerated marinara sauce
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings, undrained
Substitution: A can of plain diced tomatoes can be used with 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella or pizza style cheese (4 oz)

1. Break beef and sausage into large pieces in 10-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until brown.

2. Spray inside of 4-5 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beef mixture, marinara sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes in slow cooker.

3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours. Stir in tortellini; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until tortellini is tender. (4-6 servings)

**DO AHEAD** Brown the meat the night before, then just mix the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning. The sauce can also be prepared in advance and frozen prior to adding the tortellini. Make a double batch and put a jar or two in the freezer for a later time.

**GIFT GIVING** A fun sauce to put in a jar with a ribbon and french bread etc. Can be added to baby gift baskets for the new mom that can be prepared any time!

Dawn's White Chili

White chili recipe that always gets rave reviews.

4 cans Great Northern Beans (or small white beans)
3 cups chicken broth
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 T. garlic powder
2 med. chopped onions
2 cans green chilies (4 oz.)
1 T. oregano
2 T. cumin
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 large carton sour cream
2 cans white corn (drained if you want it thick)
4 cups jack cheese-for topping

Sauté onions in butter and add spices, then add everything else! Yummy.

Melanie's chicken over Rice (crock pot)

4 chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth (garlic or herb)
1 can cream of chicken
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic pepper
1/3 cup watter

Mix everything (except chicken) together. Add chicken

Cook low 7-9 hours high 4-5 hours