Next Meal Exchange

We will meet at the Panera in Strongsville on 2/6 at 1:30pm.

Let me know if anything needs to be changed.

Also, I will be making the Taco Soup this time around, Ravioli Casserole next month!

See you on the 6th!

Misti

Cook and Serve Chicken

Cook and Serve Chicken (serves 4 to 5)

Busy Woman’s Slow Cooker Recipes

Ingredients

·         5 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

·         1 (16oz) jar alfredo sauce

·         1 (16oz) package of frozen peas, thawed

·         1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

·         Hot buttered noodles

Directions

Ø      Cut chicken into strips and place in sprayed slow cooker.

Ø      In bowl, combine alfredo sauce, peas and cheese and mix well. Spoon over chicken strips.

Ø      Cover and Cook on Low for 5-6 hours

Ø      When ready to serve, spoon over hot cooked noodles.

We just reheated the chicken on the stove top for about 20 min. and then served over hot noodles.  You could also probably put it in the oven to reheat.

Teriyaki Chicken

1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 T red wine vinegar
2 t veg. or sesame oil
1 small clove garlic mince
3/4 t ground ginger.

Stir ingredients together
To Freeze- pour into a gallon sized ziplock bag with 1 lb chicken cut into strips.
To Serve- Thaw and pour into baking dish. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve over rice. To stretch out add one bag of frozen oriental veggies before baking.

* When I made this I made 1 1/2 recipes of the marinade for 1 LB chicken. A 13x9 baking dish would be best. If it is too small the chicken bakes uneven.

Sloppy Joes

2 1/2 pounds ground meat or shredded beef or pork.
1 c copped celery
1 med onion copped (1 c)
1 T butter
1 1/2 c ketchup
2 cups chicken broth
2 T vinegar
2 T brown sugar
1 T worcestershire
1 t chili powder
1 1/2 t lemon juice

Cook Meat and shred into small pieces. Brown celery and onions in butter. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over celery and onion mixture. add meat. Cook very slowly over low heat for 1 1/2 hour. (add a bit of water if starts to thicken.

Serving- thaw and reheat. serve on buns.

Meal Making Mommas: Crock Pot Freezer Meals

Meal Making Mommas: Crock Pot Freezer Meals

Crock Pot Freezer Meals

Crock Pot Taco Soup

• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 can white beans or 1can kidney beans
• 1 can corn
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can diced green chilies
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 1 envelope hidden valley ranch dressing mix
• 1 lb shredded chicken, ground beef or 1 lb any meat

Directions:

Cook meat and drain.  Add all ingredients.  DO NOT DRAIN CANS.  Stir, put in container and freeze.  Thaw overnight in fridge, put in Crock Pot.  Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.  Keep on low until serving to keep hot.  Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, or tortilla chips  

Ravioli Casserole

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce
• 1 can of stewed tomatoes
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• salt & pepper
• 1 package bow tie pasta, cooked
• 1 package of frozen spinach, thawed
• 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese

Brown beef, onion and garlic.  Drain meat and add tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings, stir.  Put in container and freeze. 

Thaw overnight in fridge.  Put in crock pot, cover and cook low 7-8 hours or on high 3 1/2-4 hours.

30 minutes before it's done, turn tho high (if on low) and stir in cooked pasta, spinach, and cheese.  Serve when heated through