Family Food Favorites

Orange Spiced Pork Roast

2008-12-17T10:13:00.001-05:00

2-3 lbs boneless pork roast
Salt & pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 cup orange juice
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp mulling spices (cinnamon, allspice, cloves & orange rindnd)

1. Place the roast in a slow cooker and sprinkle with salt, pepper and minced garlic. Pour orange juice and Worcestershire sauce over the roast. Add mulling spices to the liquid and cover.

2. Cook roast about 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high

3. Turn the roast over about half way through cooking time so it flavors evenly.

4. Once the roast is cooked, it will be a fantastic main course served over rice, with your favorite side dishes, or in a sandwich.

5. The cooking liquid can also be made into a sauce or gravy; just remember to strain the liquid first to remove the leftover bits of mulling spice.

Crunchy Chicken w/ Sweet & Sour Sauce

2008-11-11T10:25:00.000-05:00

1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
4 chicken breast halves, boneless skinless
1/4 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten lightly
1 1/2 cups panko
1/4 cup olive oil

1. Make dipping sauce by mixing apricot preserves, soy sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.

2. Pound chicken to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Place flour in one bowl, egg in another and panko in a third.

3. Heat oil in sauce pan. Dredge chicken in flour. Dip into egg mixture and then panko. Place each breast in hot oil and cook, turning once, until chicken is golden brown.

4. Slice chicken in strips and serve with dipping sauce.

Serves 4

Clam Chowder for Winter Days

2005-11-04T11:33:00.001-05:00

This is made in a crockpot and can be frozen, however do not re-heat it in a microwave as it tends to seperate.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

6 strips of bacon, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
3 stalks of celery, finely chopped
2 cans (each 5oz/142g) whole baby clams
1 cup water
3 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 tsp Worcesthire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
14 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups light cream or half and half or 1 13oz can evaporated milk
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped

1. In a large non-stick skillet, saute' bacon, onion and celery for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent. With a slotted spoon, transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.

2. Drain clam liquid into slow cooker; set aside whole clams. Add water, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce,salt,pepper and bay leaf.

3. Cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or on Low for 6 to 10 hours, until potatoes are tender and soup is bubbling. Remove baf leaf and discard

4. In a bowl combine flour and 1/4 cup cream; mix well to dissolve lumps. Add to slow cooker along with reserved whole clams, green pepper and remaining cream. Cover and cook on High for 25 to 30 minutes or until thickened.

** I have used cornstarch instead of flour and the results are still good**

Posted by Crazy Gramma

Cajun-Seasoned Chicken

2005-11-04T16:17:00.001-05:00

I love crockpots. Here's another of my fave recipes from the same Betty Crocker cookbook that I've mentioned before on Live Love Laugh.

Prep: 15 MIN Cook: 9 HR

3 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/3 cups uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 1/3 cups water

1. Cook bacon in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until crisp. Stir in bell pepper, onion and celery. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Spoon bacon and vegetables into 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, using slotted spoon.

2. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning; place in same skillet. Cook chicken over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides. Arrange chicken and any remaining drippings in skillet over vegetables in slow cooker. Pour tomatoes over chicken. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.

3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8-9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

4. Cook rice in water as directed on package. Serve chicken and sauce over rice.

Makes 4 servings

Variation: To add a little more fire to the flavor, season with red pepper sauce.

Serve-With: Warm sourdough bread & fresh green beans

1 Serving: Calories 160; Fat 17g; Cholesterol 110mg; Sodium 340mg; Carbohydrate 60g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Protein 44g

Source: Betty Crocker Slow Cooker Meals

Posted by Rae

Hot Buttered Rum Batter

2005-11-09T09:25:00.001-05:00

Simply delicious! I like to use Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum and to top it off with a spoonful of cool whip.

Prep:10 MIN Cook:10 MIN

1 pound butter
1 pound brown sugar
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Blend in brown sugar and confectioners' sugar. Remove from heat, and whisk in the ice cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour mixture into a plastic container, seal, and freeze.

2. In a coffee mug, measure 2 tablespoon Hot Buttered Rum Batter and 1-2 oz of rum, then fill cup with boiling water. Stir and sprinkle top of drink with nutmeg.

*You can keep this in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Makes 100 servings

1 serving:Calories 78; Fat 4.3g; Cholesterol 12mg; Sodium 44mg; Carbohydrates 10.3g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Protein 0.2g

Source: All Recipes

Posted by Rae

Crockpot Fried Chicken

2005-11-10T09:53:00.001-05:00

I tried this the other day and it is pretty good, however next time I will use boneless chicken breasts.

1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3 lbs. chicken parts with skin removed

Stir in first 5 ingredients in bowl. Pour into a plastic or paper bag.

Shake 2-3 pieces of chicken at a time in bag to coat. Repeat for all pieces of chicken. Arrange on broiler tray. Broil on top rack in oven to brown pieces quickly, not to cook. Trnafer to 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. Cover. Cook on low 8 - 10 hours or on high for 4 - 5 hours.

Serves 6

1 serving: 171 calories, 3.4g total fat, 763 mg Sodium, 25g Protien, 8g Carbohydrates

Source: Company's Coming Slow Cooker Recipes

Posted by Crazy Gramma

Crock-Pot Cheddar Bacon Potatoes

2005-11-18T10:39:00.001-05:00

1/4 lb bacon, diced and cooked
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
salt & pepper
butter

1. Line crockpot with foil wrap. Layer half the bacon, onions, potatoes and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with butter.

2. Repeat layers and dot with butter. Overlap remaining foil. Cook on Low for 8-9 hours.

Posted by Rae

Chill Chasing Chili

2005-12-11T09:44:00.001-05:00

Prep: 15 min Cook: 7hr + 15 min

1 pound beef boneless round steak cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomaotes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 can (15-16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired

1. Mix all ingredients except bell pepper, beans and cheese in 3 1/2 to 4 quart
slowcooker.

2. Cover and cook on LOW heat setting 6-7 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.

3. Stir in bell pepper and beans. Cook uncovered on HIGH heat setting about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with cheese.

Makes 8 servings.

Variation: If you like chili with a little kick, stir in 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) with the cinnamon.

1 Serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 25); Fat 3g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 640mg; Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 6g); Protein 18g

Source: Betty Crockers Slow Cooker Meals

Posted by Rae

Tia Maria

2005-12-22T10:56:00.001-05:00

3 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups water
4 1/2 tbls instant coffee

Mix together and bring to a hard boil for 10 minutes. Cool and add either
1 quart of Vodka or
1 quart of Brandy

Add 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

*** For a desert
1 scoop of ice cream
cover with 1 ounce of Tia Maria
Top with crumbled chocolate

Posted by Crazy Gramma

Kahlua

2005-12-22T11:20:00.001-05:00

1 quart of Brandy
1 ounce of Espresso Coffee
3 cups of sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 Vanilla bean cut lengthwise

Dissolve sugar and coffe with water. Do not boil. Cool and add remainder of ingredients. Age 3 - 4 months.

Posted by Crazy Gramma

Caroline's Cheesy Crock Cauliflower Soup

2006-01-27T11:00:00.001-05:00

I also like to add broccoli to this recipe. Just keep in mind that if you do add extra stuff, the nutritional info supplied at the bottom will not be the same :)

2 cups chicken broth
2 8-ounce packages frozen cauliflower
1 medium stalk celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp thyme
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup milk
1-1/2 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese

1. Throw all ingredients except milk & cheese into a crock-pot and cook on low until veggies are very tender, about 4-6 hours.

2. Carefully pour mixture into work bowl of food processor fitted with a steel blade or into blender container. Cover and process until smooth. Or, if you like it a little lumpy and bumpy, use a potato masher and have at it in the crock-pot itself; mash to your heart's delight.

3. Place the cauliflower mixture into a saucepan; stir in milk and cheese. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and hot.

Per Serving: 235 calories; 16g fat; 15g protein; 8g carbs; 1g fiber; 46mg cholesterol; 701mg sodium

Low-Carb Serving Suggestion: A huge hearty salad (add sliced avacado, tomatoes and red onion to your choice of lettuce/greens)

Non Low-Carb Serving Suggestion: Add warmed whole wheat rolls to above

Source: Saving Dinner the Low-Carb Way

Posted by Rae

Irish Coffee

2006-03-15T03:32:00.001-05:00

1 jigger Irish cream liqueur
1 jigger Irish whiskey
1 cup hot brewed coffee
1 tablespoon whipped cream
1 dash ground nutmeg

In a coffee mug, combine Irish cream and Irish whiskey. Fill mug with coffee. Top with a dab of whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg.

Posted by Rae

Nutty Irishman (shooter)

2006-03-15T15:43:00.001-05:00

1/2 oz shot Irish cream liqueur
1/2 oz shot Frangelico

Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass half filled with ice. Cool the liquids by swirling it in the glass. Strain in to a rocks glass. Shoot it. Repeat!

Posted by Rae

Shamrock Shaker

2006-03-15T16:21:00.001-05:00

1/2 oz Kahlua
2 1/2 oz milk
1/2 oz Amaretto
edible green and gold powder for garnish (found at cake-decorating supply stores)

1. Pour the ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes. Shake vigorously.

2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

3. Sprinkle the green and gold powders on the top.

Posted by Rae

Sticky Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks

2006-04-19T11:03:00.001-04:00

3 tsp seasoning salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion salt
1 tsp thyme leaves
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 lbs chicken drumsticks
1 cup chopped onion

1. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine salt and all the spices. Rinse drumsticks and pat dry with paper towel. Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, skin side and bone side, making sure it is evenly distributed and pressed down deep into the skin.

2. Place in a resealable plastic bag, seal, place in a baking pan to catch any drips, and refrigerate overnight.

3. Place the onions in the bottom of a 4 quart crockpot and top with the chicken and spices. Cook on LOW for 8-12 hours until very tender.

Posted by Rae

Mai Tai Slush

2006-08-12T10:15:00.001-04:00

1.5 cups pineapple juice
2 cups lemon or lime sherbert
1 cup crushed ice
1/4 cup rum
2 tbsp orange liqueur
lime slices

Combine all ingredients, except lime slices, in blender. Process until well blended. Pour into glasses. Garnish with lime slices.

Makes 4-6 servings

Posted by Rae

Candy-Cane-Tini

2006-12-15T10:45:00.002-05:00

1 ½ oz vodka
1 tsp peppermint schnapps
1 oz club soda
Mini candy cane, for garnish

Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into glass. Place a candy cane in the glass. It will turn the drink pink and adds to the flavor.

Option: Create a candy cane "rimmer" with crushed candy canes.

Witch's Brew

2007-10-30T09:49:00.001-04:00

1 (6oz) package lime gelatin
2 cups boiling water
3 cups chilled pineapple juice
1 (2L) bottle chilled lemon-lime flavored soda or ginger ale
2 cups chilled vodka (optional)

1. Pour the gelatin mix into a large bowl. Slowly stir in the boiling water. Stir at least 2 minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

2. Stir in the pineapple juice, the entire 2 liter of soda and the vodka. Let cool to room temperature

September Morn

2007-09-27T12:49:00.002-04:00

2 oz light rum
1/2 oz lime juice
1 tsp grenadine
1 egg white

Using a shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a chilled highball glass

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

2007-06-16T10:16:00.001-04:00

The brown sugar and bacon combine beautifully and give such a great taste. I personally like to use maple flavoured bacon.

Prep: 45 MIN Cook Time: 45 MIN

1 pound sliced bacon, cut into thirds
1 (14 ounce) package beef cocktail wieners
3/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2. Refrigerate 2/3 of the bacon until needed. It is easier to wrap the wieners with cold bacon. Wrap each cocktail wiener with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar generously over all.

3. Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sugar is bubbly. To serve, place the wieners in a slow cooker and keep on the low setting.

Makes 16 servings.

1 serving: 167 Calories; 11.3g Fat; 24mg Cholesterol; 399mg Sodium; 10.5g carbs; 0g Fiber; 5.9g Protein

Source: All Recipes

Posted by Rae

Crock Pot French Onion Soup

2008-03-01T10:21:00.001-05:00

3 medium vidalia onions, sliced thin
1/4 cup butter
4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
2 cups toasted croutons
4 slices swiss cheese

1. Add first four ingredients to your crockpot.

2. Cover and cook on High for 4-6 hours.

3. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom of your bowl.

4. Add the soup followed by your croutons.

5. As you stir your soup all that good cheese gets swirled around.

Slow Cooker Smoky BBQ Ribs

2008-06-07T09:15:00.002-04:00

3 1/2 lbs pork loin back ribs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
3 tbsp liquid smoke
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce

1. Spray the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. Remove inner skin from the ribs. Mix brown sugar, pepper, liquid smoke, garlic and salt together in a bowl and rub this mixture onto the ribs. Cut ribs into 4 inch pieces, then layer ribs and onion in the slow cooker. Pour cola over everything.

3. Cover and cook on a low heat setting for 8-9 hours or until ribs are tender (believe me, they're tender by then). Remove the ribs from slow cooker, and drain and discard the liquid.

4. Pour the BBQ sauce into a shallow bowl. Dip each of the rib pieces into sauce. Return the ribs to the slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over the ribs, then cover and cook on low for 1 hour.

Note: After dipping the ribs in the BBQ sauce I prefer to sear them on the grill instead of returning to the crockpot

Pumpkin Seeds

2008-10-08T12:09:00.001-04:00

4 cups water
pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 cup salt

1. Wash your pumpkin seeds

2. Boil water.

3. After water has boiled, place the clean seeds and 1/8 cup of salt into water for ten minutes. Stir constantly. Drain.

4. Melt butter & mix with seeds

5. Place the seeds on a 2 layer tin foiled pan and place in oven at 350 F for 30 minutes.

6. Do not refrigerate seeds. Put them in a sealed bowl and leave them on the counter.

Quick n Tasty Meatloaf

2008-09-12T08:37:00.001-04:00

1 pouch onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 lbs lean ground beef

Sauce
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2-4 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed firm (to taste)
1/2 cup ketchup

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).

2. Blend together Lipton Onion Recipe Soup Mix, eggs, ketchup and bread crumbs.

3. Add ground beef and combine well. Shape into a 9 x 5-inch (2 L) loaf pan.

4. Combine sauce ingredients and pour on top and sides of meatloaf.

5. Bake 70 minutes.

Scalini's Eggplant Parmigiana

2008-08-01T13:30:00.001-04:00

3 medium sized eggplants
1 cup flour
6 eggs, beaten
4 cups fine Italian bread crumbs, seasoned
Olive oil for sauteing
8 cups of marinara sauce (recipe below)
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 pounds of mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups of ricotta cheese

1. After you wash the eggplant, slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices. You may choose to peel the eggplant before you slice it. However, you may want to leave the skin on since it contains a lot of vitamins.

2. Place the eggplant slices on a layer of paper towels and sprinkle with a little salt, then cover with another layer of paper towels and hold it down with something heavy to drain the excess moisture. Let them sit for about an hour.

3. Working with one slice of eggplant at a time, dust with flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat well with breadcrumbs.

4. Saute in preheated olive oil on both sides until golden brown.

5. In baking dish, alternate layers of marinara sauce, eggplant slices, ricotta, parmesan and Romano cheeses, until you fill the baking dish, about 1/8 inch from the top. Cover with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25 minutes in a 375 degree oven. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Scalini's Marinara Sauce

2 Tbsp of chopped garlic
3 Tbsp of olive oil
8 cups chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup of fresh chopped parsley
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp of crushed red pepper
1/8 cup of fresh chopped sweet basil
Pinch of thyme
Pinch of rosemary
One tsp salt
One tsp black pepper

1. Lightly saute the onions in olive oil in large pot for a few minutes.

2. Add garlic and saute another minute.

3. Add tomatoes and bring sauce to a boil, then turn heat low.

4. Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover and let simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.