Ingredients:2 lb very lean ground beef 3 cloves garlic, chopped2 medium carrots, diced1 large onion, diced1 whole, jarred pimiento, chopped30 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained30 oz diced tomatoes in juice3 tablespoons chili sauce (like Heinz)2 tablespoons tomato paste1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Montreal seasoning1 tablepoon yellow hot sauce (I used Miss Hatties)2 […]
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Hello, Hawaii, How Are You? Pulled Chicken
Ingredients:1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs1/4 cup chili sauce (like Heinz)1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup spiced ginger preserves1/4 cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons dark rum1 tablespoon yellow hot sauce (I used Miss Hatties)2 teaspoons black pepper1 1/2 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke1 1/2 teaspoon Mexican hot chili powder1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile […]
Spiced Cranberry (Overnight) Oatmeal
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 2 cups (fresh) cranberries 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice sprinkle salt Directions: Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low overnight (6-8 hours). Stir and serve. Yield: about 6 […]
Golden Acorn Squash Chili
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups peeled, cubed golden acorn squash 30 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained 15 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice) 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chile (like Ro-tel) 3 cloves garlic, diced 2 chipotle chiles in adobe, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke 2 teaspoons hot sauce […]
Tortilla Soup
Ingredients: 25 oz crushed tomatoes 15 oz fire roasted tomatoes 4 oz canned chopped green chile peppers 2 habanero, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cups chicken or turkey stock 2 cups shredded chicken or turkey 1 1/3 cup fresh or frozen fire roasted corn 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon hot […]
Wild Rice Medley
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups broth (chicken, turkey, mushroom or vegetable would be good) 1 cup wild rice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 2 tablespoons dried porcini 1/2 teaspoon dried chervil black pepper Directions: Place all ingredients in the slow cooker, stir. Cover and put […]
Slow Cooked Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 1/2 to 3 lb red skin potatoes, quartered 4 cloves garlic, sliced 3/4 cup chicken or turkey stock 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary pepper Directions: Place the potatoes in the slow cooker. Add garlic, broth and rosemary. Stir. Cook and cook on high until […]
Calypso Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast (trim off excess fat) 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons spiced ginger preserves* 2 teaspoons smokehouse black pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon […]
Pear Butter
Ingredients: 9 red or green Bartlett pears, sliced 1 cup pear cider 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cardamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon mace Directions: Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 10-12 hours. Uncover and cook on low for an additional 10-12 hours […]
Island Pineapple Pulled Pork
Ingredients 3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast (trim off any excess fat) 4 cloves garlic 1 onion, roughly chopped 2/3 cup chopped pineapple 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup coconut vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce with kalamansi 1/4 cup pineapple juice 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke 2 […]