Spicy Potato Salad

This seasonal, colorful dish is a new family favorite! This fresh potato salad swaps mayonnaise for a simple light horseradish dressing. Top with sugar snap peas and fresh dill, yum!

Prep Time: 

25 minutes

Servings: 

4

Ingredients: 

2 lbs. small new potatoes

15 - 20 red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

2 celery stalks, finely chopped or 1 small cucumber, diced

2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, sliced lengthwise

1 large handful of fresh dill, coarsely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Horseradish Dressing:

2 egg yolks

2 tsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. kosher salt

3/4 cup canola oil

1 tbsp. Reese Horseradish

Directions: 

Potatoes:

1. In a saucepan, add potatoes and cover fully with cold water. Bring to a boil. Decrease heat to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes fall off knife when punctured.

2. Drain potatoes and set aside.

Horseradish Dressing:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt.

2. Gently pour in the canola oil while continuously stirring until mixture starts to blend together.

3. Stir until mixture starts to thicken. Add in horseradish and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Potato Salad:

1. In a large serving bowl, mix together tomatoes, vegetables, dill, and eggs (optional boiled).

2. Add cooled potatoes to serving bowl.

3. Drizzle the horseradish dressing over potatoes and gently mix with hands to ensure an even coat.

4. Serve.

Nutrition Tip: Add 2 boiled eggs (chopped) for more protein and a complete meal.

Related Products: 

Prepared Horseradish

- See more at: http://www.reesespecialtyfoods.com/recipe/spicy-potato-salad#sthash.XiqTTXcK.dpuf

Spicy Potato Salad

This seasonal, colorful dish is a new family favorite! This fresh potato salad swaps mayonnaise for a simple light horseradish dressing. Top with sugar snap peas and fresh dill, yum!

Prep Time: 

25 minutes

Servings: 

4

Ingredients: 

2 lbs. small new potatoes

15 - 20 red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

2 celery stalks, finely chopped or 1 small cucumber, diced

2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, sliced lengthwise

1 large handful of fresh dill, coarsely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Horseradish Dressing:

2 egg yolks

2 tsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. kosher salt

3/4 cup canola oil

1 tbsp. Reese Horseradish

Directions: 

Potatoes:

1. In a saucepan, add potatoes and cover fully with cold water. Bring to a boil. Decrease heat to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes fall off knife when punctured.

2. Drain potatoes and set aside.

Horseradish Dressing:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt.

2. Gently pour in the canola oil while continuously stirring until mixture starts to blend together.

3. Stir until mixture starts to thicken. Add in horseradish and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Potato Salad:

1. In a large serving bowl, mix together tomatoes, vegetables, dill, and eggs (optional boiled).

2. Add cooled potatoes to serving bowl.

3. Drizzle the horseradish dressing over potatoes and gently mix with hands to ensure an even coat.

4. Serve.

Nutrition Tip: Add 2 boiled eggs (chopped) for more protein and a complete meal.

Related Products: 

Prepared Horseradish

- See more at: http://www.reesespecialtyfoods.com/recipe/spicy-potato-salad#sthash.XiqTTXcK.dpuf

Spicy Potato Salad

This seasonal, colorful dish is a new family favorite! This fresh potato salad swaps mayonnaise for a simple light horseradish dressing. Top with sugar snap peas and fresh dill, yum!

Prep Time: 

25 minutes

Servings: 

4

Ingredients: 

2 lbs. small new potatoes

15 - 20 red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

2 celery stalks, finely chopped or 1 small cucumber, diced

2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, sliced lengthwise

1 large handful of fresh dill, coarsely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Horseradish Dressing:

2 egg yolks

2 tsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. kosher salt

3/4 cup canola oil

1 tbsp. Reese Horseradish

Directions: 

Potatoes:

1. In a saucepan, add potatoes and cover fully with cold water. Bring to a boil. Decrease heat to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes fall off knife when punctured.

2. Drain potatoes and set aside.

Horseradish Dressing:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt.

2. Gently pour in the canola oil while continuously stirring until mixture starts to blend together.

3. Stir until mixture starts to thicken. Add in horseradish and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Potato Salad:

1. In a large serving bowl, mix together tomatoes, vegetables, dill, and eggs (optional boiled).

2. Add cooled potatoes to serving bowl.

3. Drizzle the horseradish dressing over potatoes and gently mix with hands to ensure an even coat.

4. Serve.

Nutrition Tip: Add 2 boiled eggs (chopped) for more protein and a complete meal.

Related Products: 

Prepared Horseradish

- See more at: http://www.reesespecialtyfoods.com/recipe/spicy-potato-salad#sthash.XiqTTXcK.dpuf

       Have you ever thought about all of the chemicals in our condiments,  and salt, sugar, things
You cannot pronounce?    I have decided to start making my own as much as I can from scratch and organic grown.  Once I am able to recover from stomach  Issues..   It is not from my Foods.
 Mayonnaise, Tartar sauce, catsup, Tomato Sauce, even Mustard. We Live in a town that I will have to order .....My Black and yellow mustard seeds in bulk. Tampa's Spice World is a good place
To visit.....  I will start there.
 

                                  KFC STRIPS 

INGREDIENTS

6 chicken breasts

1 egg, beaten

1 cup buttermilk ( 1 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of lemon juice or vinegar, allow to sit 15 minutes at least)

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 teaspoons salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon baking powder

DIRECTIONS

Cut 6 chicken Breasts into strips, or you can buy chicken tenders in the store.

Marinate them overnight. 

Preheat the shortening in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees.

Beat 1 egg and 1 cup of milk.

Dip the chicken into the egg mixture.

Dip the the chicken into the coating and then double dip.

Fry in fryer a few at a time till they are golden brown about 5 minutes or until they float.

Remove the chicken to a rack and allow to drain for 5 minutes.

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This is my ultimate Everything Bread recipe. 2-15 inch pizza crusts,  calzones,
Dinner rolls, loaves of Bread, crescent Rolls, etc.  I have nerve damage and cannot knead dough.  I love this.    I found this recipe on the Internet.                      


                                                NO KNEAD DOUGH

 tepid water

• 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 18 ounces (about 4 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Standing time: 720 minutes

• Total Time: 725 minutes
• Yield: 2 15-inch crust
• PREPARATION

1. Add the water, yeast, olive oil, sugar, salt, and flour into a mixing bowl. Using a heavy wooden spoon, stir together to form a wet, very sticky dough. Do not try to knead with your hands, as it is too sticky to handle. The mixture will seem dry at first, but as you continue to stir together all the flour will be absorbed and it will pull away from the edges of the bowl. Add more flour if needed to form a very thick, very sticky dough ball.

Once mixed, cover the bowl with a towel, and leave out at room temperature for 12 to 16 hours.

2. Flour a work surface very well; using a spatula scrape the sticky, bubbly dough on to the flour.

Flour your hands and pat down to flatten. Cut the dough into 2 pieces and using plenty of flour to handle, knead each portion for several minutes to form 2 smooth, elastic, balls of dough. Allow to rest on a floured board covered for 30 minutes. Your pizza dough is ready to use! This dough is even better if kept refrigerated overnight, but let come up to room temperature before shaping pizzas.

This pizza dough works equally well for thin-crust or thick-crust pizza recipes.

NOTE: As with all dough recipes, the amount of flour will vary depending on weather, brand of flour, etc. Use as much flour as youthat the stickier the dough, the better the texture of your pizza crust will be. 

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                                               BANANA SPLIT CAKE

This use to be my momma's favorite cake.   She still likes it very much.
I have not made this in many years. I am diabetic and this cake is so delicious.
I will be making it for our church Dinner on the grounds in a 9x13x2 inch pan.
This is a recipe from : BrownEyed Baker ...  

INGREDIENTS

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NO-BAKE BANANA SPLIT CAKE DESSERT

yield: 12 to 16 servings

 

prep time: 30 minutes

 

total time: 4 hours 30 minutes

No-Bake Banana Split Dessert - Graham cracker crust, cream cheese, bananas, pineapple, strawberries, whipped cream, nuts, chocolate & a cherry!

INGREDIENTS:

For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cream Cheese Layer:
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
8 ounces Cool Whip

For the Fruit & Toppings:
3 to 4 bananas, sliced
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
16 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced
8 ounces Cool Whip
½ cup walnuts, chopped
Chocolate syrup
Maraschino cherries

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, stirring until all of the crumbs are evenly moistened. Dump the crumbs into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the next layer.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the Cool Whip until thoroughly combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the graham cracker crust.

4. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on top of the cream cheese filling, top with an even layer of the crushed pineapple, and then an even layer of the sliced strawberries.

5. Cover with the Cool Whip, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts, then drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with maraschino cherries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Note: If you would prefer not to use Cool Whip, you can use fresh whipped cream in its place, both for the filling and the topping.

Farmers Market Buys

Farmers Market 

I love going to the Farmers Market.  We have a great organic farm that we buy from. 

I paid $24.00 for all of this organic food.  I get even better deals now through this same farm because neither one of us like to waste food.   For four dollars each, I can buy 20-30 tomatoes, 20-30 bell peppers, I pay $5.00 for 40 large sweet onions...   How do I get these deals?  

I asked if she has produce she cannot sell that I can use, I will cut out any bad spots, the rest of the veggie is absolutely fine.   I buy really good veggies because she has amazingly tastes organic produce.  What she cannot grow in Florida, her and her friend travel to Alabama, Georgia, Carolinas, I believe Tennessee.  She trades Florida produce for their produce which gives her a wide variety.  

I feel I am quite fortunate to have Beasly farm close. Joanne grows foods all year every season.  

Take advantage of your locals farmers.   They need you to be able to stay in Buisness.  

I will add more photos later of my farmers market travels and buys.

             End Of Summer Almost Here

        September is no longer creeping
Into our lives, it is coming full speed ahead.
School has started, Teachers are back
To work, some Parents cry and some
Rejoice.  
   I worked at a great Day Care for five years
And when I say Parents cry, they really do.
 It honestly hurts the Parents more than
The chidrens.
   Labor Day is upon us soon.
What are your plans for that weekend?
Kids will be home, food on the grill,
Water in the pools or the sprinklers on.
Friends and family getting together to
Laugh and enjoy this special time.
    What will you be cooking?
My hubby has been asking friends over for
Since the first of August I believe.
I would love to cook out like my former
Brother in Law, lots of shrimp, lobster ,
Scallops, hot dogs, burgers,  he loved doing this.
    We will have chicken, fish, burgers, hot dogs,
And of course like my Southern Family says
" all the Fixins"
      Remember to be safe, have fun,
I have more recipes I have made just off
Of my head.  :D.      Sometimes we have
To improvise because of the ingredients
In our pantry and or fridge.
   Happy Sunday.

     I watch the chew and most of the

Foodnetwork shows.  I have gained
Quite a lot of weight with my surgeries.
     I love to eat really great tasting
Healthy recipes.  Between Menopause
Diabetes, low level excercise due to 
Surgeries, :( it is a very slow 
Process.  :)
       I came across some of my 
Favorite recipes by Daphne Oz.
Here they are:

If you love Paella but prefer to save a few shrimp, have we got a recipe for you! This dish is packed with tons of vegetables that can help boast your fiber needs for the day. Research shows that a diet high in fiber may help in the prevention of heart disease and diabetes. In addition to being high in fiber, this dish is also a great source of vitamin C (found in red pepper, tomatoes, and broccoli) and for the vegan in you, it doesn’t have a lick of animal product in it!

VEGAN PAELLA

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups broccoli water
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp vegetable base
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup onion – small dice
• 2 tbsp fresh garlic – minced
• 1 cup bell pepper – small dice, can use red, yellow and/or orange
• 1 1/2 cups white button mushrooms – sliced
• salt & pepper – to taste

• 1/2 cup jar roasted red pepper – julienne
• 4 threads saffron – crushed
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 14.5 ounce can dice tomatoes
• 1 cup brown rice – uncooked
• 1/2 cup scallion – small dice
• 1/2 cup frozen peas – thawed
• 1 cup frozen baby lima beans – thawed

Makes 10 Servings. Serving Size: 1 cup 

DIRECTIONS

In a pot, par cook broccoli in 3 cups water – remove broccoli and set aside. Mix 2 cups of the broccoli water with the vegetable base and set aside. Heat a cook pot, add oil and sauté onion until translucent then add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the remaining ingredients except for the cooked broccoli, scallions, peas, and lima beans. Mix well and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat, cover and place in a 350ºF preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand covered for 10 minutes to finish cooking. Remove the cover, add the broccoli, scallions, peas, lima beans and mix well.

Happy December :D 
  Can you believe Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is not to far around the corner.
Have you made you made your wishes?  Given Santa your lists?  
   Due to all of my surgeries,  We are not going to entertain this year, but  2013 
better look out.   I am looking forward to making cookies, fudge, lots of appetizers
and drinks for the smaller kids as well as the adults.   :D  
  Have you thought about how often food brings people together? 
Weddings, Family reunions, Birthdays, Funerals,  Most of the time it is happy 
and fun, but even in the sad times when a loved one passes,  food is usually present.
    My weakness is cookbooks, recipes,  etc.   I cannot help myself.  If I cannot sleep
I grab cookbooks normally,  during the day when I sit  down to rest :D  I get 
cookbooks out, or pull them up on the laptop.  I am always looking for something
new, different, even the simplest details or ingredient.  
   I am looking forward to many more recipes, :D  many more friends and families
recipes coming my way...
  I never take credit for recipes that are not mine :D  I am thankful to have the 
privelage of being able to post recipes no that I really like.  
      Sending Merry Christmas Wishes your way and 

Praying you have a Blessed day :D

Cucumber Onion Salad

CUCUMBER ONION SALAD

I first tasted this recipe from two ladies in our church. I was 18 in 1975.  :D   
They taught me new recipes. My mother taught me to cook when I was growing up.
These Ladies were grandmothers who had old recipes.   I came to like this one quite well.
    It had been years since I had made it,  when I came across it again.  I started making it about 
once a month.  :D   I usually don't measure my recipes but this one I do.  
    It is very very good. 


INGREDIENTS
2 large cucumbers  sliced slightly thick. ( I do not peel mine )
1 large sweet onion, cut in half then sliced fairly thick
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons of sugar ( or to taste ) 
1 teaspoon salt   ( or to taste )  I use kosher or sea salt 
option ---   1 minced garlic  ( smash the garlic then chop until very fine ) 
garlic presses are inexpensive :D

DIRECTIONS
combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt and minced garlic. Stir to dissolve.
Pour over onions and cucumbers.
allow to set at least one hour before serving.  
I like mine even better  the next day  :D

Easy Slow Cooker Recipes :D

EASY APPLE BUTTER 

INGREDIENTS 
4 Pound of cooking apples cored, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 cups of sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS
Place apples and apple cider vinegar in 4 quart slow cooker
cover, cook on high for 6 hours, sitr in sugars, turn on low
add nutmeg.
cook on low, covered for 4 more hours.
cool store in refrigerator for up to one week 

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this for a 4 - 5 quart slow cooker.
Eric and i use apples in alot of our dishes. they just add a really good flavor.


CURRY CHICKEN WITH APPLES

INGREDIENTS
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound small red potatoes, quartered
1 large cooking apple, chopped ( yellow delicious, glala, fuji, washington, )
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
DIRECTIONS
In a small skillet, sauté the sliced onion in the olive oil on medium heat, about 7 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of the curry powder.
Season the chicken with the remaining curry powder, salt, and pepper.
Place the potatoes, apple and raisins in the Crock-Pot, slow cooker, and add the seasoned chicken and onions.
Cover; cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours (or on High 3 to 4 hours).
Prior to serving, remove the chicken and potatoes and set aside, covering to keep warm.
Add the sour cream to the remaining juices in the stoneware, whisking until smooth. Cook on High for 10 minutes or until warmed throughout.
To serve, spoon the sour cream sauce over the chicken and potatoes and garnish with the cilantro.


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JIMMY FALLONS SLOW COOKER CHILI
SERVES 8
6 QUART SLOW COOKER
COOK TIME 5 HOURS
TOTAL COOK TIME 5.5 HOURS


INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/2 pounds ground chuck beef, ground for chili
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 habanero chile, seeded and very finely chopped
1/4 cup chile powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped with their juices
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
1 (12-ounce) bottle amber beer
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Tortilla chips, for serving
Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
Chopped tomatoes, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS

n a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add beef and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; drain in a colander, discarding fat, and set aside.

Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add onions, garlic, and habanero; season with salt. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

In a 6-quart Crock-Pot, combine beef, onion mixture, chile powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine. Add tomatoes, cilantro, and beer; cover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, for 5 hours.

Add kidney beans and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with desired toppings. 


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GINGER SOY CHICKEN
Prep Time:30 minutes
Total Time:6 hours 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
5-6 quart slow cooker

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
1 piece fresh ginger (about 2 inches long), peeled and cut into thin strips
5 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal (1 cup packed)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
4 chicken drumsticks and 4 thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds total), skin removed
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Great served with rice i use brown, i have also used ramen noodles with this.

DIRECTIONS
In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together soy sauce, sugar, garlic, cilantro, ginger, 1/2 cup scallions, vinegar, coriander, and pepper. Add chicken and carrots; toss to coat. Cover, and cook on low until chicken is tender, about 6 hours. Using a large spoon, skim off and discard any fat from surface of cooking liquid.

In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, whisk cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Ladle 1 cup cooking liquid into measuring cup; whisk to combine. Pour into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil; cook until thickened, about 1 minute. With slow cooker turned off, stir in cornstarch mixture. Serve chicken with white rice, and garnish with cilantro sprigs and remaining 1/2 cup scallions. 

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Store-bought dough, plenty of fresh spinach, and meatballs and sauce reserved from
........30 Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs ...........also found in recipes
IF  you prefer make your dough, and meatballs :D  I try to make as much from scratch as possible.

SPINACH AND MEATBALL CALZONES
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
Extra-virgin olive oil, for baking sheet and brushing
10 ounces baby spinach
Coarse salt and ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for work surface
1 pound store-bought pizza dough (thawed if frozen), cut into 4 equal pieces
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Add spinach and season with salt; cover and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer spinach to a fine-mesh sieve and drain, pressing with a rubber spatula to release as much liquid as possible. Transfer spinach to a cutting board and roughly chop.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll each piece of dough into an 8-inch round. In a medium bowl, stir together spinach, reserved meatballs and sauce, cheese, and red-pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper. With a slotted spoon, divide mixture among bottom halves of dough rounds, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold top half of each round over filling and roll and pinch edges to seal. Carefully transfer calzones to baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until calzones are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

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TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
MAKES 14
5 QUART SLOW COOKER

INGREDIENTS
Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup walnut halves, coarsely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 ounces)

DIRECTIONS
Lightly coat a 5-quart slow-cooker insert with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper and lightly coat with spray. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

Place butter and chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted. Add sugar; stir to combine. Stir in eggs. Add flour mixture, walnuts, and chocolate chips and stir just until moistened (do not overmix). Transfer to slow cooker and smooth top.

Cover and cook on low, 3 1/2 hours. Uncover and cook 30 minutes. Remove insert from slow cooker and run a knife around edge to loosen brownies. Let cool completely in insert on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Turn out onto a work surface and cut into 14 brownies. (Store in an airtight container, up to 2 days.)

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MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
5 QUART slow cooker
Yield 6 servings

INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 can (32 ounces) V8 juice
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
6 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS
In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is well coated.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the V8 juice, salsa, beans and corn. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Serve with cheese, sour cream and cilantro. Yield: 6 servings. 

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JIMMY FALLONS SLOW COOKER CHILI
SERVES 8
6 QUART SLOW COOKER
COOK TIME 5 HOURS
TOTAL COOK TIME 5.5 HOURS

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/2 pounds ground chuck beef, ground for chili
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 habanero chile, seeded and very finely chopped
1/4 cup chile powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped with their juices
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
1 (12-ounce) bottle amber beer
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Tortilla chips, for serving
Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
Chopped tomatoes, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add beef and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; drain in a colander, discarding fat, and set aside.

Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add onions, garlic, and habanero; season with salt. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

In a 6-quart Crock-Pot, combine beef, onion mixture, chile powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine. Add tomatoes, cilantro, and beer; cover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, for 5 hours.

Add kidney beans and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with desired toppings. 


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he left over i slice and eat it on my salad. i use about 6 thin slices.

SMOKED BEEF BRISKET
YIELD 6 servings
3 quart slow cooker
cook time 8 - 10 hours

INGREDIENTS
1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

DIRECTIONS
Place beef in a 3-qt. slow cooker; rub with Liquid Smoke if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion. Combine the ketchup, mustard and celery seed; spread over meat.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove brisket and keep warm.
Transfer cooking juices to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Serve with brisket. To serve brisket, thinly slice across the grain. Yield: 6 servings. 

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