Sausage & Meatballs Un-foiled Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen broccoli

  • 2 peeled, cubed potatoes

  • 3 sliced carrots

  • 1 chopped onion

  • 1 lb sliced kielbasa

  • Frozen meatballs

  • 1 can beef broth

  • lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

  1. Put all ingredients except broccoli into a 9x13 baking dish, sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.

  2. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 1.5 hours and then add broccoli. Bake uncovered another 20 minutes.

Chicken & Rice Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken

  • 2 cups cooked rice

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1 can sliced water chestnuts

  • 1 tbsp minced onion

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1/2 tsp crushed rosemary

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 can cream of chicken soup

  • 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs

  • 3 tbsp butter

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir all ingredients except cornflakes. Spoon into a 2 qt. casserole dish.

  2. Sprinkle cornflakes over the top.

  3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. or until heated through. Serve.

Chicken & Sausage Cassoulet

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lbs dried navy beans

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 can chicken broth

  • 1/4 lb cooked, diced bacon

  • 4 chicken legs or thighs

  • 2 quartered carrots

  • 2 quartered onions

  • 1/4 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes

  • 2 crushed garlic cloves

  • 1/2 tsp ground sage

  • 1/2 lbs chopped smoked sausage

Directions

  1. Cook dried navy beans in your favorite way. I like the instant pot! Use chicken broth for more flavor.

  2. Sear the chicken on all sides in a hot pan. Season your chicken with salt and pepper first!

  3. In a large casserole dish, combine the beans with cooking liquid, bacon, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, garlic, and sage. Top with the chicken.

  4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and add sausage. Bake more 30-35 minutes or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Chicken Broccoli Lasagna

Ingredients

  • 1 chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1/2 cup flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 1 can chicken broth

  • 1-3/4 cups milk

  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

  • 1 package frozen broccoli

  • 9 lasagna noodles, you can either cook them or put them in raw and add 1/2 cup water to the pan.

  • 1-1/3 cups cooked and chopped ham

  • 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese

  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft. Whisk in in the flour, salt, and pepper. Stir in broth and milk then bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese and broccoli.

  2. Spread 1/2 cup of the broccoli mixture into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Layer with 3 noodles, 1/3 of the broccoli mixture, 1 cup ham, and 1 cup Monterey jack cheese.

  3. Next layer is 3 noodles, 1/3 of the broccoli mixture, all of the chicken, and 1/2 cup of the Monterey jack cheese. Top with the remaining noodles, broccoli, and ham.

  4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, let bake for 15 more minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Coconut Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cups sugar

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup shredded, sweetened coconut

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

  • 1/2 cup coconut cream

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Directions

  1. Mix eggs, milk, coconut milk, cream, and melted butter.

  2. Combine the rest of the dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients.

  3. Pour by 1/4 cup size onto griddle into whatever pancake shapes you love!

  4. Serve with warm syrup and butter.

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 Round Steak Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 chopped onion

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 tsp crushed rep pepper flakes

  • 2 lbs. beef round steak

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced

  • 1 can drained bean sprouts

  • 1 can drained water chestnuts

  • 8 oz. tomato sauce

  • Cooked rice

Directions

  1. Mix first 6 ingredients in the slow cooker and place the round steak on top.

  2. Cook on high for 3-4 hours.

  3. Remove steaks and slice. Add remaining ingredients except the rice and put the sliced steak back in.

  4. Cook on low 1-2 more hours.

  5. Serve on hot rice.

Slow Cooker Meatball Soup with Veggies

Ingredients

  • 32 oz. fully cooked meatballs

  • 16 oz. favorite frozen veggies

  • 1 package coleslaw mix

  • 2 cans chili beans

  • 30 oz. beef broth

  • 1 chopped onion

  • 4 cloves of garlic, chopped

  • 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 26 oz. of spaghetti sauce

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in an 8 quart slow cooker.

  2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

  3. Taste for salt and serve!

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 Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. rigatoni

  • 1-2 pounds ground beef

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, diced

  • 30 oz. pizza sauce

  • 10 3/4 oz. cream of mushroom soup

  • 8 oz. pepperoni, sliced

  • Shredded Mozzarella

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients except the pasta into your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the meat is cooked.

  2. Mash up the ground beef until it’s all combined.

  3. Cook the pasta in a pot on the stove, drain, and add to the sauce.

  4. Top with shredded mozzarella!

Asian Style Slow Cooker Pork Ribs

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1/3 cup orange marmalade (reduced sugar is fine!)

  • 3 TBSP ketchup

  • 2 minced garlic cloves

  • 3-4 pounds country style pork ribs

Directions

  1. Place ribs in the slow cooker.

  2. Mix other ingredients together and pour over the ribs.

  3. Cook on low 6-8 hours until ribs are tender.

  4. Serve with rice and steamed veggies.

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.

Homemade Honey Granola Bars

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Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Quick Oats

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1.5 chopped assorted nuts/seeds of your choice

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

  • 3/4 cup melted butter

  • 2/3 cup honey

  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.

  2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until combined. Push into a 10x15 greased baking dish.

  3. Bake 15-20 minutes or unti slightly browned.

  4. Cool for 15 minutes and but into squares.

  5. These can be wrapped and frozen!

Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peanut butter

  • 1 3/4 cup honey or liquid sweetener

  • 2 cups vanilla or chocolate protein powder

  • 1/4 cup ground flax seed

  • 1 cup quick oats

Directions

  1. Mix honey and peanut butter in a large bowl and microwave for 90 seconds. Stir completely.

  2. Add protein powder and flax. Mix again.

  3. Add oats and stir until combined.

  4. Pour into a 9x13 glass pan and store in the refrigerator.

Protein Cheesecake

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. fat free or low fat cream cheese

  • 2 - 5oz. cups greek yogurt

  • 3/4 C. stevia

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 60 grams vanilla protein powder

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a hand mixer. Room temperature cream cheese will mix the best.

  2. Pour into an 8 inch springform pan lined with parchment and sprayed.

  3. Bake at 325 for 25 minutes and then lower the oven to 200 degrees and bake another 35 minutes. Let it cool completely and store in the fridge.