Bean Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans

  • 2 TBSP chopped cilantro

  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

  • 1/2 cup mayo

  • 1 TBSP lime juice

  • your favorite tortillas

  • lettuce

Directions

  1. Mash the beans slightly and add the cilantro, bell pepper, mayo, and lime juice. Stir until combined.

  2. Place the bean mixture on a tortillas and top with lettuce or spinach.

  3. Try the raw tortillas that you need to heat on a griddle, they really make this a delicious treat!

Sheet Pan Cajun Chicken & Veggies

Ingredients

  • olive oil

  • 6 ears of corn, shucked and cut into 4 pieces

  • 16 oz baby bell peppers, halved and seeded

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

  • 4 tsp cajun seasoning

  • 1 tsp salt

  • black pepper, to taste

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 grated garlic cloves

  • hot sauce, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place olive oil on baking sheets. Combine corn, bell peppers, thyme, 1 tsp each of cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well coated.

  2. Add chicken to the sheet pans and coat with same seasonings.

  3. Bake for 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Transfer chicken to a platter.

  4. Add hot sauce to each tray of vegetables and toss until vegetables are glazed. Add to the platter with chicken.

Crock-Pot Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken wings

  • 1 cup honey

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce

  • 1 clove minced garlic

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 2 tsp water

  • 1 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Put the chicken wings into crock pot. Combine honey, soy sauce, remaining oil, and garlic in medium bowl. Whisk in tomato sauce, water, sugar, and pepper.

  2. Pour sauce over chicken wings. Cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Crock-Pot Southwestern Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni

  • 14 oz diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions

  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with mild green chiles

  • 1 1/2 cup salsa

  • 3 cups shredded, Mexican cheese blend

Directions

  1. Coat the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place macaroni, tomatoes, salsa, and 2 cups cheese in crock pot. Cover, cook on low 3 3/4 hours.

  2. When cooked, sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over macaroni. Cover, cook on low 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Beef Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak, sliced thinly

  • 1 can Rotel

  • 2 garlic cloves, diced

  • 1-2 sliced jalapeños

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 sliced bell peppers

  • tortillas for serving

Directions

  1. Place beef in the slow cooker.

  2. Top with all the other ingredients except the peppers.

  3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, then place bell peppers on top. Cook for another hour.

  4. Serve over tortillas!

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 10 Italian sausage links

  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan or Romano cheese

  • 2 TBSP Italian seasoning

  • 2 loaves of french bread

Directions

  1. Brown sausage in a skillet and place in the slow cooker.

  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook on low for 4 hours.

  3. Slice the french bread and put sausage with sauce on the bread.

  4. Top with extra cheese and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds of bottom round roast

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 packet of onion soup mix

  • 2-4 ribs of chopped celery

  • 12-15 Kaiser rolls

Directions

  1. Cut the roast into 2-4 pieces and place in slow cooker.

  2. Mix the rest of the ingredients and pour over the beef.

  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

  4. Shred and serve on the rolls.

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds smoked sausage, cut into sandwich bun length.

  • 1 bottle chili sauce

  • 20 oz. crushed pineapple

  • 3 TBSP brown sugar

  • 12 sandwich rolls

Directions

  1. Place in ingredients except roll into the slow cooker.

  2. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.

  3. Serve the sausage and sauce on the buns.

  4. Serve with your favorite side!

Slow Cooker Chicken & Egg Noodles

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces of chicken on the bone. I use either thighs or drumsticks.

  • 2 cans (10-3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup

  • 2 envelopes chicken gravy mix

  • 1-3/4 teaspoons Creole seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion or onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 3 cups uncooked egg noodles

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a large slow cooker and combine soup, gravy mix, and seasonings (pour over chicken)

  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender

  3. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions

  4. Serve chicken and sauce on top of the noodles and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups of milk

  • 14 oz can cream corn

  • 10-3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1-3/4 cups frozen corn

  • 1 cup frozen shredded hash browns

  • 1 cup fully cooked ham, diced

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients (except salt and pepper) in a large slow cooker

  2. Cover and cook for 6 hours

  3. Salt and pepper to taste.