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Almond Cherry Coconut Granola

Ingredients: 5 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup raw, whole almonds 1/2 cup dried tart cherries 1/2 cup pepitas (unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Slow cooker instructions: Place the oats, honey, oil, vanilla, almonds and vanilla in a 4 […]

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Tomato & Kielbasa Alphabet Soup

Ingredients:1 large onion, diced2 stalks celery, diced2 carrots, diced4 cups chicken stock3/4 cup shredded cabbage28 oz crushed tomatoes16 oz kielbasa, sliced10 oz alphabet or other small pasta2 tablespoons olive oilblack pepper Direction:Prepare pasta according to package directions. Set aside. In a skillet, saute the sausage slices. Set aside. Meanwhile, saute the onion, carrots and celery […]

chili, recipes, slow cooker, weeknight meals

Chili Parlor Queen Chili

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 […]

pulled chicken, recipes, slow cooker, weeknight meals

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 […]