The recipe is a variation of Tex-Mex Bean Pot (with vegan alternative recipe), which includes green bell peppers and spicy bulk sausage, such as Jimmy Dean, neither of which we happened to have. The smoked sausage is very mild flavored and cannot be described as “spicy”, so we added the New Mexico Red Chile Caribe… Continue reading Smoked Sausage Bean Pot
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Velveeta Chili Mac, Our Style
Yes, our style. Sometimes, even before we try the original recipe, there is just something about it that says to us, “This must change.” And our tinkering worked out. The original (see link above) has only 1 cup of macaroni matched up with one pound of beef, which certainly cuts down the number of portions.… Continue reading Velveeta Chili Mac, Our Style
Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew
I love having the slow cooker available to do its job while I am out. Everyone in the house was happy to eat this stew, which I found here:https://www.thespruce.com/beef-and-mushroom-stew-3054633 My mother bought a first-generation Crock-Pot, but she was nowhere near as sold on it as I. What did the job was no longer having to… Continue reading Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew
“Stuff in a Pot” (Beef, Bulgur, & Tomatoes)
My friend Jeff and I used to work at the same company, during the time when we both had spouses and young children, and both of us were fathers who cooked. Jeff said he had several dishes that he had made up and would still make, to which he gave the laconic moniker “Stuff in… Continue reading “Stuff in a Pot” (Beef, Bulgur, & Tomatoes)
Swiss Steak
The recipe is my variation from Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook, page 13. The only difference, really, was to increase the amount of meat in the dish, and using top round London broil rather than round steak, which is from the bottom round . The ideal slow-cooker size: 6 quart. 3 – 4 tablespoons flour1… Continue reading Swiss Steak
Mediterranean Chicken
1 ½ pounds peeled butternut squash, cut in 1" pieces (about 4 c.)1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1" pieces1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces½ cup salsa1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes¼ cup raisins1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can… Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken
Chipotle Chicken Chili
2 medium onions, halved and sliced1 can (14.5 oz. ) diced tomatoes1 tablespoon tomato paste3 cloves garlic, chopped2 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 chipotle in adobo, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup frozen corn… Continue reading Chipotle Chicken Chili
Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili
6 cups vegetable stock or broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons ground cumin½ teaspoon ground turmeric¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon salt1 pound red lentils1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes1 sweet onion, diced1 carrot, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 cloves garlic, diced2 bay leaves2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed¼ cup chopped cilantro… Continue reading Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili
Pulled Pork and Peaches
This dish is great served with Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach. 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 – 4 pounds)3 medium onions, cut in wedges½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper6 cloves garlic, minced2 packages (12 – 16 ounce) frozen peaches1 cup ginger ale1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and… Continue reading Pulled Pork and Peaches
Crockpot Quinoa Curry
This is my own recipe, based on the “Spanish” Quinoa recipe also posted here. 8 ounces frozen peas1 packet chicken bouillon2 ½ cups water2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tart apple, scrubbed and chopped1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed well1 teaspoon curry powder¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Defrost… Continue reading Crockpot Quinoa Curry
Recipes out of the Blond Box 