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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Crock-Pot Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

That's a HUGE recipe title, isn't it? I didn't know what else to call it. I could have just called it "delish", cause it is! My friend from St. Louis sent this to me a couple of months ago and I've made it twice now. Once in the oven and then once in my crock-pot and they turned out a lot more tender in my crock-pot so that's the version I'm going with from now on. If you like the pork/apples/stuffing combo - this one is a winner! A little sweet, little savory and oh so good! Here's what you need:

Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

4-5 Boneless Pork Chops
1 Can Apple Pie Filling
1 Box Chicken Flavor Stove Top Stuffing
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Lightly season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Pour can of apple pie filling in the bottom of the crock-pot. Place pork chops on top and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. About 10 minutes before you are ready to serve, cook Stove Top Stuffing as according to package directions. Spread over pork chops and serve.

Serve with a veggie or any sides you might like with pork!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

BBQ Chicken Pizza

A friend from church recently told me about her homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza and I knew I had to give it a try for myself. I used one of my favorite things - a rotisserie chicken from Walmart - these things are so useful in so many different recipes! I also bought the refrigerated pizza dough by Pillsbury (found by the canned biscuits) - which was so good! This came together really fast and everyone loved it! It's nice for a little change every once in a while! Add a side salad and you have a great meal and a lot healthier than regular pizza! Enjoy!

BBQ Chicken Pizza

White Meat (skin and bones removed) from a Rotisserie Chicken - Chopped
1 Can Refrigerated Pizza Dough - Rolled out fairly thin
Red Onion - Thinly sliced
BBQ Sauce - Any kind (I used Sweet Baby Ray's - Honey BBQ Flavor)
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Roll out pizza dough and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 4-5 minutes at the temperature stated on the can. (This will help to crisp up your dough a little before adding your ingredients.) Take out of oven and layer the following: BBQ Sauce, shredded chicken, red onion, cheese. Bake the remaining amount of time or until crust is lightly golden and cheese is melted.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Homemade Meatballs

I am a sucker for spaghetti and meatballs - I just love it! This is my mom's recipe and they are WAY better than those frozen meatballs you can buy at the grocery store and they take no time to mix up. I have also made these, then put them in some marinara sauce and let them simmer for an hour or so and they make some super good meatball subs! Top them with provolone cheese and/or parmesan and they are a great meal! Very versatile! :) Enjoy!

Meatballs

1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
1 Cup Italian Style Bread Crumbs
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Egg, Beaten
Salt and Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and shape into balls. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until no longer pink. Add them to your sauce and let simmer until ready to serve.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Chicken Tacos - Crock Pot Recipe

Here's a recipe that a friend from church gave me a while back. They are so easy to throw together and always taste great! A little change from regular beef tacos. Just toss all the ingredients in your crock-pot and when they are done, add your favorite toppings and you have a quick meal.

Chicken Tacos

4 Chicken Breasts (Frozen or thawed)
1 Can Chicken Broth (I use fat free/low sodium)
1 Can Rotel
1 Packet Chicken Taco Seasoning

Add all the above to the crock pot and cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 4 hours. When chicken is tender, remove from crock pot and shred up with 2 forks. Put shredded meat back into crock pot with all the juices and stir.

I use regular flour tortillas and top with cheese, lettuce and sour cream. Add some chips and salsa and enjoy an easy meal!