Zucchini-Tomato Strata

4 med zucchini, sliced 1/4" thick
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ozs fresh musrooms or 1 can(4ozs) sliced mushrooms, drained
4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
3/4 cup spicey vegetable-tomato juice cocktail
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup stuffing croutons
3/4 cup cheese (Cooks choice)

Method

Arrange half zucchini slices in crockpot.Top zucchini with half the onion, half the garlic and all of the mushrooms. Repeat with remaining zucchini, onions and garlic. Arrange sliced tomatoes over top.Combine juice, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; pour over casserole. Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours(high; 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours)
Top with stuffing croutons and cheese during the last 10 to 15 minutes
(Hint:If fresh herbs and spices cant be used than add ground herbs and spices during the last 1 1/2 hours of cooking.)



Prysnac Serbia
 ( Can't pronounce it?? Call it " Broccoli casserole" )

1 10-oz package frozen chopped broccoli
6 eggs beaten
1 24-oz carton cottage cheese (creamed small curd )
6 tablespoons flour
8 ozs american cheese, diced
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 green onions, chopped
salt to taste

Method

Quickly thaw frozen broccoli by placing in colander and holding under hot running water. Seperate the pieces with a fork; drain well. Combine broccoli with all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and beat untill well blended. Pour into greased crockpot. Cover and cook on high 1 hr, than on low 2 to 4 hrs. Stir after the first hr.



Red Chowder Casserole

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 can (16ozs) tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
4 potatoes cut and peeled, sliced in quarters
1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, cleaned and deveined

Method

Put all ingredients in buttered CROCK-POT. Mix well. Cook covered on high 4 to 6 hrs. Add shrimp the last hour of cooking time. Serve hot.


Stuffed Green Peppers

1 package ( 10 ozs) frozen corn
1 can ( 15 ozs) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 ozs) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese,divided
6 green peppers, tops removed and seeded

Method

Combine all ingredients, except 1/4 cup cheese and green peppers. Stuff peppers. Arrange peppers in crockpot. Cover, cook on low 6 to 8 hrs ( high: 3 to 4 hrs). Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese during last 30 minutes of cooking time. Serve hot.



Roasted Veggies

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups (15 oz) sliced raw potatoes
3 cups sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/2 cup chopped celery
1-3/4 cups (one 15 oz can) Swanson Beef Broth
1/4 cup parmasan cheese

Method

In a hot skillet or wok, combine olive oil, potatoes, carrots, onions, green peppers, and celery. Stir fry very quick; about 1 to 2 minutes. Place all veggies into crockpot. Pour beef broth evenly over top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or until veggies are tender. Mix well, sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.



 

Crab And Potato-Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

3 med green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into halves and seeded
5 to 6 ozs thawed and thoroughly drained frozen crabmeat or shrimp
4 to 5 ozs cheddar cheese,shredded, divided
1 cup diced onions
1/4 cup milk
2/3 cup + 2 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes flakes
1 extra large egg, beaten
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Method

In a small bowl combine crab or shrimp,2 oxs cheese and remaining
ingredients,stirring to thoroughly combine; let stand for 5 minutes.Spoon mixture into each pepper half. Add enough water to cover bottom ofcrockpot and place filled peppers in crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs or untill peppers are tender. 1/2 hr before peppers are done sprinkle with remaining cheese


Orange-Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

3 cups Thinly sliced carrots
2 cups Water
1/4 teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoons Butter
3 tablespoons Orange marmalade
2 tablespoons Chopped pecans

Method

Combine carrots, water and salt in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high 2 to 3 hours or until tender. Drain well; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high 20 to 30 minutes.


Paprikosh

5 large carrots, cubed
8 large potatoes, cubed
5 large celery stalks
2 large onions, sliced thin
3 tablespoons paprika, or to taste
salt & pepper to taste

Method

Throw all ingredients into the CROCK-POT, add water to top veggies, it makes a sort of "gravy", and cook on high for 4 hours. Serve Hot


White Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
 

1 pound dried great northern beans, sorted and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
1 (2.25 oz) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Method

Mix all ingredients except tomatoes and olives in 3 1/2- to 5-quart crockpot.Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in tomatoes and olives.Cook 15 to 30 minutes more. Serve hot.


Yankee Beans.

2 cups navy beans
8 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 large carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons molasses

Method

Microwave onions, carrots, & celery until onions are soft. In a pressure cooker put beans, water & oil. Pressure cook Put cooked vegetables into crockpot. Add tomato sauce, mustard, & molasses. Mix. Add drained beans. Mix. Put bean broth through degreasing cup, then add enough of this broth to barely cover mixture. Stir.Cook on high 3-4 hours.


Enchanted Beans

1 lb. kidney beans
1 lb. white navy beans
1/2 lb. chopped ham
1 bunch finely sliced celery
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
6 cups chicken broth
2 Tbl red chili powder
2 Tbl mustard powder

Method.

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker on low for 6hours or on high for 4 hours. Serves 4


Baked Navy Beans

2 lb Dry navy beans
1 small Onion; chopped
1 cup Ketchup
1 cup Brown sugar
1 cup Water
2 tsp Mustard
2 tbsp Molasses
1 tbsp Salt
8 slices Bacon; fried crisp.

Method.

Put beans in three times the volume of unsalted water, bring to a boil and let simmer for 30 minutes. Let stand in covered hot water for 2 hours. Mix other ingredients in bowl.Drain beans well and mix all ingredients and beans together. Put in crock pot and let
cook on low for 12 hours. Stir occasionally.


Golden Cauliflower

2 pkgs. frozen cauliflower, thawed
Salt and pepper
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
 4 slices of bacon, crispy fried and crumbled

Method

Place cauliflower in CROCK-POT. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon cheddarcheese soup over top; sprinkle with bacon. Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 1 1/2hours, then turn to LOW setting for 2 hours. Or cook on LOW setting only for 4 to 5hours. 


Parmesan Potatoes

5 potatoes, sliced
6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
3 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper, to taste

Method

Layer all ingredients in lightly greased 3 1/2-quart CROCK-POT; cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Adjust seasonings as needed.


Cannellini Alla Catania.

1 pound dried canellini beans or white northern
6 cups water
2 hot Italian sausages, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 large tomatoes, (peeled & chopped)
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon basil, crumbled
3 strips orange rind (1in)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon instant beef broth

Method

Pick over beans and rinse. Cover beans with water in a large kettle, bring to boiling,cover, cook 2 minutes, remove from heat, let stand 1 hour. Pour into a crockpot. Brown sausages in a small skillet, push to one side, saute onion and garlic in same pan until soft, stir in tomato, bay leaf, thyme, basil, orange strips, salt and pepper and instant beef broth, bring to boiling, stir into beans, cover. Cook on low for10 hours or on high for 5 hours or until beans are tender