Slow Cooker Chili with Beans and Corn

Something for these cool fall dinners...

CHILI WITH BEANS AND CORN

INGREDIENTS

1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) kidney or navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup diced jalapeno peppers*
1 tbs chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

* Jalapeno peppers can sting and irritate the skin. Wear rubber gloves when handeling peppers and do not touch your eyes. Wash hands after handling.

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Something for these cold days that are coming upon us. If the vegetables are precooked this will work well in the crock pot. This also freezes well, so make some ahead of time for a really cold day. I guess technically this could be considered a vegetarian meal as there is no meat in it. There is cheese though....hmmmm.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 head broccoli
• 1-2 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 medium potato, shredded
• 1 carrot, peeled shredded
• 1 shredded medium onion
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1-2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. pre cook medium head of cauliflower and.
2. medium bunch of broccoli (cook in cold water to boiling point.
3. turn down to simmer and cook for 10 minutes chop into bite size pieces).
4. prepare a white sauce made from milk and flour in large pot (can use low fat milk).
5. stir in cheese and spices.
6. cook on medium low heat until cheese melts.
7. add vegetables and stir inches.
8. simmer until vegetables are tender.

Serves 6-8

OK So one of my friends asked me why I don't do vegetarian recipes. Honestly, it is because I EAT MEAT. lol I love meat and put it in everything even my mac and cheese. But I am willing to help out a friend and so here is a Vegetarian Chili. I suppose if you are a meat eater you could easily plop some burger or steak in it. LOL Now for the recipe...

Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 14 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes, plain undrained
• 14 ounces garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 14 ounces red kidney beans in chili sauce
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup diced parsnip
• 1-2 cup diced butternut squash
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 2 cups v- 8 low-sodium vegetable juice
• 2-3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon dried chipotle powder or other roasted chili powder
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Place vegetables in slow cooker with squash on the bottom.
2. Mix spices with V-8 and honey and pour over vegetables.
3. Cook on low 8 hours.
4. Sprinkle with cilantro and shredded cheese, if desired. Serve.

Serves 6.

Enjoy

BBQ Beef Sandwiches (crock pot style)

OK So I didn't blog yesterday, shoot me. LOL It was my birthday and I didn't feel like doing much of anything and I cut mad fabric for heat pads. Now just to sew them all up, fill them and nuke em. lol Ok on to the recipe...

bbq beef sandwiches (crock pot style)

Ingredients:

1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinigar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
10 to 12 French rolls or sandwich buns

1. Place beef in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingrediants except rolls in medium bowl; pour over meat in slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours.

3. Remove beef from slow cooker; shred with 2 forks. Combine beef with 1 cup sauce from slow cooker. Evenly distribute meat and sauce mixture among warmed rolls.

Makes 10 to 12 servings