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TableofContents

WelcometoFix-ItandForget-ItCookingLight,RevisedandUpdatedTipsforUsingYourSlowCooker:aFriendlyYear-RoundAppliance

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TheMainCoursesChickenandTurkeyMainDishesBeefMainDishesPorkMainDishesBeanandOtherMainDishesSeafoodMainDishes

Soups,Stews,andChilisVegetablesDessertsTheExtras

Appetizers,Snacks,andSpreadsBeveragesBreadsandBreakfastDishes

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MakingCreamofMushroom/CelerySoupfromScratchEquivalentMeasurementsSubstituteIngredientsAssumptionsaboutIngredients

ThreeHintsIndexAbouttheAuthor

WelcometoFix-ItandForget-ItCookingLight,RevisedandUpdated

Yes,nowyoucanhaveitall:Foodfromyourslowcookerthatisscrumptious,quick,easytoprepare—andlow-fat!

Weworkatportioncontrolhere…You’llnoticethatourservingsizesarequitemodest.Soifyou’dlike

tomanageyourweight,Fix-ItandForget-ItCookingLight,RevisedandUpdatedwillhelpwithportionsandhealthyingredients.

Idealslow-cookersizes…Theidealslow-cookersizegivenwitheachrecipeisjusta

suggestion.Iwentbiginmostcasessothatyouaren’tfacedwithapotthat’srunningover.(Ontheotherhand,beawareofthefactthatyourfoodmaygettoodryifyourpotislessthanhalffull.)

Somerawvegetablesstandupandtakealotofroom.Astheycook,theyquietdownandsinktogether.Sosomerecipeswithanabundanceofuncookedvegetablessuggestalargercookerthanotherrecipeswhichyieldthesamenumberofservings.

Slowcookersaregreatforcarry-inmealsandpot-lucks.Butwhowantsanoverflowingpotinthebackofavehicle?So,again,Itiltedtowardthelargersize.

Cookingtimesdovary…Newslowcookersaregenerallyfasterthanoldones.Ifyourcooker

isrelativelynew,gowiththelesseramountofcookingtimewhenarangeoftimesisgiven.

Markupthiscookbook!Whenyou’vefoundtheperfectcookingtimeforarecipe—writeit

inyourcookbook.Whenyou’vediscoveredtherightsizeslowcookerforarecipe,writethatnexttotherecipe.Andwhenyou’vemadeatastyandcompatiblego-alongforadish,noteitnexttotherecipe.

Personalizethiscookbook—anditwillbeyourcompanioninthekitchenandinyourefforttoeathealthfully.

Calculatingthenutritionalanalyses…Therecipeanalysesarebasedonthelesseramountofaningredient

whenarangeofamountsisgiven.Optionalingredientsarenotincludedintheanalyses.Onlythoseitemsonarecipe’slistof

ingredientsarepartofthatrecipe’sanalysis.(Ifarecipe’sprocedureorNotessuggestservingitwithpastaorpotatoes,forexample,thosefoodsarenotcalculatedintheanalysis.)

Feasthealthfully.Yourfamilyandfriends—yourwaistlineandyourheart—willthankyou!

TipsforUsingYourSlowCooker:AFriendlyYear-RoundAppliance

1.Whattobuy

•Agoodstandardsizeforahouseholdoffourisa4-quartslowcooker.Ifyouoftencookformore,oryouliketopreparesizableroasts,turkeybreasts,orchickenlegsandthighs,you’llwanta6-quartcooker.

Forpartiesorbuffets,a1½-to2-quartsizeworkswellfordipsandsnacks.

•Cookerswhichallowyoutoprogram“On,”thelengthofthecookingtime,and“Off,”areconvenient.Ifyourmodeldoesn’tincludethatfeature,youmightwanttogetadigitalappliancetimer,whichgivesyouthatoption.Makesurethetimerisadequatefortheelectricalflowthatyourcookerdemands.

•Abakinginsert,acookingrack,atemperatureprobe,andaninsulatedcarryingtoteareallusefuladditionsofferedwithsomemodels.Oryoucanbuysomeofthemseparatelybygoingtothemanufacturers’websites.

2.Learntoknowyourslowcooker

•Somenewerslowcookerscookataveryhightemperature.You

cancheckthetemperatureofyourslowcookerthisway:1.Place2quartsofwaterinyourslowcooker.2.Cover.HeatonLow8hours.3.Liftthelid.Immediatelycheckthewatertempwithanaccurate

thermometer.4.Thetemperatureofthewatershouldbe185°F.Ifthetemperature

ishigher,foodsmayovercookandyoushouldreducetheoverallcookingtime.Ifthetemperatureislower,yourfoodswillprobablynotreachasafetemperaturequicklyenough,andthecookershouldbediscarded.

3.Maximizingwhataslowcookerdoesbest

•Slowcookerstendtoworkbestwhenthey’re⅔full.Youmanyneedtoincreasethecookingtimeifyou’veexceededthatamount,orreduceitifyou’veputinlessthanthat.

•Cutthehardveggiesgoingintoyourcookerintochunksofaboutequalsize.Inotherwords,makeyourpotatoandcarrotpiecesaboutthesamesize.Thenthey’llbedonecookingatnearlythesametime.Softerveggies,likebellpeppersandzucchini,cookfaster,sotheydon’tneedtobecutassmall.Butagain,keepthemsimilarinsizetoeachothersotheyfinishtogether.

•Becauserawvegetablesarenotoriouslytoughcustomersinaslowcooker,layerthemoverthebottomandaroundthesidesofthecooker,asmuchaspossible.Thatputstheminmoredirectcontactwiththeheat.

•Thereareconsequencestoliftingthelidonyourslowcookerwhileit’scooking.Tocompensateforthelostheat,youshouldplantoadd15-20minutesofcookingtimeforeachtimethelidwasliftedoff.

Ontheotherhand,moisturegathersinaslowcookerasitworks.

Toallowthattocookoff,ortothickenthecookingjuices,takethelidoffduringthelasthalfhourofcookingtime.

•Useonlytheamountofliquidcalledforinarecipe.Incontrasttoanovenorastovetop,aslowcookertendstodrawjuicesoutoffoodandthenharborit.

Ofcourse,ifyousensethatthefoodinyourcookerisdryingout,orbrowningexcessivelybeforeitfinishescooking,youmaywanttoadd½cupofwarmliquidtothecooker.

•Importantvariablestorememberthatdon’tshowupinrecipes:•Thefulleryourslowcooker,thelongeritwilltakeitscontents

tocook.•Themoredenselypackedthecooker’scontentsare,thelonger

theywilltaketocook.•Thelargerthechunksofmeatorvegetables,themoretimethey

willneedtocook.

4.Debunkingthemyths

•Slowcookersareahandyyear-roundappliance.Theydon’theatupakitcheninwarmweather.Theyallowyoutoescapetothepoolorlakeorlawnorgardens–sowhynotletthemworkforyouwhenit’shotoutdoors.Aslowcookerfixesyourdinnerwhileyou’reatyourchild’ssoccergame,too.

Sodon’tlimititsusefulness.Rememberthedozensofrecipes-beyond-beef-stewinthiscollection!

Onemorething–aslowcookerprovidesawonderfulalternativeifyourovenisfull–nomattertheseason.

•Youcanoverdofoodinaslowcooker.Ifyou’retemptedtostretcharecipe’s6-hourstatedcookingtimeto8or10hours,youmaybedisappointedinyourdinner.Yes,thesecookersworktheirmagic

usingslow,moistheat.Yes,manydishescookalongtime.Buttheseoutfitshavetheirlimits.

Forexample,chickencanovercookinaslowcooker.Especiallyboneless,skinlessbreasts.Butlegsandthighsaren’timmuneeither.Oncetheygopastthefalling-off-the-bonestage,theyarepronetomoveontodeeplydry.

Cookedpastaandsourcreamdobestifaddedlateinthecookingprocess,ideally10minutesbeforetheendofthecookingtimeifthecookerisonhigh;30minutesbeforetheendofthecookingtimeifit’sonlow.

5.Safety

•Aworkingslowcookergetshotontheoutside–andImeantheouterelectricalunitaswellastheinnervessel.Makesurethatcuriousandunsuspectingchildrenoradultsdon’tgrabholdofeitherpart.Useovenmittswhenliftinganypartofahotcooker.

•Topreventaslowcookerfrombubblingover,eitherwhenit’ssittingstillonacounter,orwhenit’stravelingtoacarryindinner,fillthecookeronly⅔full.

Ifyou’regoingtoexceedthatlimit,pulloutyoursecondslowcooker(what–youhaveonlyone?!)anddividethecontentsbetweenthem.

6.Adaptingstovetoporovenrecipesforaslowcooker

•Manystovetopandovenrecipescanbeadaptedforaslowcooker.Ifyouwanttoexperiment,usetheseconversionfactors:

•Low(inaslowcooker)=200°Fapproximately(inanoven).•High(inaslowcooker)=300°Fapproximately(inanoven).•Inaslowcooker,2hoursonLow=1hour,approximately,on

High.

7.Morethanoneslowcooker?!

•Ifyourunthefoodservicesforanactivehousehold,orifyouoftenhaveguests,considerhavingmorethanoneslowcooker.Ifyouowntwodifferentsizes,youcandosidesorappetizersordessertsinthesmallerone.Oryoumaywanttwoofsimilar,orthesame,sizesoyoucandoubletheportionsofyourfavoritedishes.

ChickenandTurkeyMainDishes

One-PotEasyChickenJeanRobinson

Cinnaminson,NJ

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

6-8medium-sizedpotatoes,quartered1-2largeonions,sliced3-5carrots,cubed1tsp.garlicsalt¼tsp.blackpepper5lbs.chicken,skinremoved(quartersorlegsandthighsworkwell)1small

onion,chopped¾tsp.blackpepper2tsp.wholecloves2tsp.garlicsalt1Tbsp.choppedfreshoregano1tsp.driedrosemary½cuplemonjuice

1.Mixtogetherpotatoes,slicedonions,carrots,1tsp.garlicsalt,and¼tsp.blackpepperinbottomofslowcooker.

2.Rinseandpatchickendry.Inbowlmixtogetherchoppedonions,¾tsp.blackpepper,cloves,and2tsp.garlicsalt.Dredgechickeninseasonings.Placeinslowcookerovervegetables.

3.Insmallbowlmixtogetheroregano,rosemary,andlemonjuice.Pouroverchicken.

4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilvegetablesaresoftandchickenjuicesrunclear.

——PERSERVING——•470calories(200caloriesfromfat)•22gtotalfat(6gsaturated,0gtrans)•215mgcholesterol•1120mgsodium•50gtotalcarbohydrate(7gfiber,7gsugar)•82gprotein•100%DVvitaminA•40%DVvitaminC•10%DVcalcium•30%DViron

Note:Thisisalifesaverwhenthegrandchildrencomeforaweekend.Igettoplay

withthem,anddinneristimedandreadywhenweare.

Useyourslowcookertocookahen,turkey,orroastbeefforuseinsaladsorcasseroles.Themeatcanevenbefrozenwhenyouputitintheslowcooker.SetthecookeronLow,andletthemeatcookallnightwhileyousleep.

JuliaB.Boyd,Memphis,TN

ChickenandSun-DriedTomatoesJoyceShackelfordGreenBay,WI


1Tbsp.oliveoil3lbs.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cutin8servingpieces2garliccloves,

minced½cupwhitewine1½cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenstock1tsp.driedbasil½cupchopped,sun-driedtomatoes,cutintoslivers1.Heatoilinskillet.Add

severalpiecesofchickenatatime,butmakesurenottocrowdtheskilletsothechickencanbrownevenly.2.Transferchickentoslowcookerasitfinishesbrowning.3.Addgarlic,wine,chickenstock,andbasiltoskillet.Bringtoaboil.Scrape

upanybitsfromthebottomofthepan.4.Pouroverchicken.Scattertomatoesoverthetop.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.

——PERSERVING——•320calories(70caloriesfromfat)•8gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)

•145mgcholesterol•230mgsodium•2gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,1gsugar)•54gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•4%DVcalcium•15%DViron

GreekChickenJudyGovotsusMonrovia,MD


6medium-sizedpotatoes,quartered3lbs.chickenpieces,skinremoved2largeonions,quartered1wholebulbgarlic,minced½cupwater3tsp.driedoregano1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper1Tbsp.oliveoil

1.Placepotatoesinbottomofslowcooker.Addchicken,onions,andgarlic.2.Insmallbowlmixwaterwithoregano,salt,andpepper.3.Pouroverchickenandpotatoes.Topwithoil.4.Cover.Cookonhigh5-6hoursoronlow9-10hours.

——PERSERVING——•430calories(70caloriesfromfat)

•8gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)•145mgcholesterol•430mgsodium•31gtotalcarbohydrate(4gfiber,3gsugar)•56gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•30%DVvitaminC•6%DVcalcium•20%DViron

Twenty-CloveChickenNancySavageFactoryville,PA


¼cupdrywhitewine2Tbsp.choppeddriedparsley2tsp.driedbasilleaves1tsp.driedoreganopinchofcrushedredpepperflakes20clovesofgarlic(about2bulbs)4celeryribs,chopped6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves1lemon,juiceandzestfreshherbs,optional

1.Combinewine,driedparsley,driedbasil,driedoregano,anddriedredpepperflakesinlargebowl.

2.Addgarlicclovesandcelery.Mixwell.3.Transfergarlicandcelerytoslowcookerwithslottedspoon.4.Addchickentoherbmixtureonepieceatatime.Coatwell.Placechicken

ontopofvegetablesinslowcooker.5.Sprinklelemonjuiceandzestoverchicken.Addanyremainingherb

mixture.6.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hoursoruntilchickenisnolongerpinkincenter.7.Garnishwithfreshherbsifdesired.

——PERSERVING——•170calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3.5gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•90mgsodium•7gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,1gsugar)•28gprotein•4%DVvitaminA•10%DVvitaminC•6%DVcalcium•10%DViron

Tip:Forbrownedchicken,sautéuncookedbreastsinlargeskilletin1Tbsp.olive

oilovermediumheat.Cookfor5minutesoneachside,oruntilgoldenbrown.Thenproceedwithstepsabove.

LemonChickenJudiManos

WestIslip,NYJoetteDrozKalona,IA

CindyKrestynickGlenLyon,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:3½-4½hours

Idealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves1tsp.driedoregano½tsp.seasonedsalt¼tsp.blackpepper¼cupwater3Tbsp.lemonjuice2garliccloves,minced2tsp.chickenbouillongranules2tsp.freshparsley,minced

1.Patchickendrywithpapertowels.2.Combineoregano,seasonedsalt,andpepper.Ruboverchicken.3.Brownchickeninanonstickskilletovermediumheat.4.Placechickeninslowcooker.5.Combinewater,lemonjuice,garlic,andbouilloninskillet.Bringtoaboil,

stirringtoloosenbrownedbits.Pouroverchicken.6.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.7.Bastechicken.Addparsley.8.Removelidandcook15-30minuteslonger,allowingjuicestothicken

slightly.9.Servechickenandjuicesoverrice.


Tip:

Ifyouwanttomakesurethechickenabsorbstheflavorsofthesauceasfullyaspossible,cutitinto1-inchcubesjustbeforeplacinginslowcooker.

Dill-LemonChickenVeraSchmucker

Goshen,IN


1cupfat-freesourcream

1Tbsp.freshdill,minced1tsp.lemonpepperseasoning1tsp.lemonzest4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves

1.Combinesourcream,dill,lemonpepper,andlemonzestinasmallbowl.Spoonone-fourthofthesourcream-lemon-dillmixtureintobottomofslowcooker.

2.Arrangechickenbreastsontopinasinglelayer.3.Pourremainingsauceoverchicken.Spreadevenly.4.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hoursoruntiljuicesrunclear.

——PERSERVING——•200calories(35caloriesfromfat)•4gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•80mgcholesterol•230mgsodium•10gtotalcarbohydrate(0gfiber,5gsugar)•30gprotein

•8%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•10%DVcalcium•6%DViron

Whenusingfreshherbsyoumaywanttoexperimentwiththeamountstouse,becausethestrengthisenhancedintheslowcooker,ratherthanbecomingweaker.

AnnabelleUnternahrer,Shipshewana,IN

“Baked”ChickenEileenEash

Carlsbad,NM

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

3lbs.chickenpieces

1cupflour

1tsp.salt½tsp.coarseblackpepper¼tsp.garlicpowder1tsp.Montrealchickenseasoning1Tbsp.parsleyflakes2Tbsp.canolaoil

1cupwater

1.Removeskinfromchicken.Rinse.Patdry.2.Combineremainingingredients,exceptoilandwater,ingood-sizedbowl.3.Tosschickenpieceswithseasonedflourmixture.4.Brownchickenlightlyinskilletinoil.5.Placeinslowcooker.Pourwateraroundtheoutsidewallofthecooker.6.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.


Slow-CookerBarbecuedChickenCharlotteShaffer

EastEarl,PA


1lb.fryingchicken,cutupandskinremoved(organicorfree-range,ifpossible)10¾-oz.cancondensedtomatosoup

¾cuponion,chopped¼cupvinegar

3Tbsp.brownsugar1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce½tsp.salt¼tsp.driedbasil

1.Placechickeninslowcooker.2.Combineallremainingingredientsandpouroverchicken,makingsurethat

thesauceglazesallthepieces.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.

——PERSERVING——•170calories(40caloriesfromfat)•4.5totalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•45mgcholesterol•550mgsodium•16gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,11gsugar)•17gprotein•6%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•10%DViron

BarbecuedChickenBreastsJeanneAllen

Rye,CO


8boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves8-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosauce8-oz.canwater(usethetomatosaucecanyou’vejustemptied)2Tbsp.brown

sugar

2Tbsp.preparedmustard2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce¼cupcidervinegar½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepperdashofgarlicpowderdashofdriedoregano3Tbsp.onion,chopped

1.Placechickeninslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.Overlapchickenaslittleaspossible.

2.Combineremainingingredients.Pouroverchicken.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoronhigh3-4hours.4.Tothickenthesauceabit,removethelidduringthelasthourofcooking.

——PERSERVING——•170calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•470mgsodium•7gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,5gsugar)•27gprotein•2%DVvitaminA•4%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•8%DViron

ChickenBreastswithRosemaryMarlaFolkertsHolland,OH


4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves(4ozs.each)1½tsp.balsamicvinegar

1tsp.mincedgarlic1Tbsp.gratedlemonrind¼tsp.salt⅛tsp.blackpepper½cupdrywhitewine,orreduced-sodiumchickenbroth1tsp.finelychopped

fresh,or½tsp.dried,crumbledrosemaryleaves½cupfreshtomato,diced

1.Placechickenbreastsinslowcooker.2.Mixtogethervinegar,garlic,lemonrind,salt,pepper,andwine.Pourover

chicken.3.Cover.Cookonlow6hoursoronhigh3hours.4.One-halfhourbeforetheendofthecookingtime,stirinrosemaryandfresh

tomato.

——PERSERVING——•170calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3totalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•210mgsodium•3gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,1gsugar)•27gprotein•4%DVvitaminA•8%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•6%DViron

SouthwesternChickenJoyceShackelfordGreenBay,WI

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:10minutes

CookingTime:3-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

215¼-oz.canscorn,drained15-oz.canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained16-oz.jarchunkysalsa,divided6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves

1cuplow-fatshreddedcheddarcheese

1.Combinecorn,blackbeans,and½cupsalsainslowcooker.2.Topwithchicken.Pourremainingsalsaoverchicken.3.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hoursorlow7-8hours.4.Sprinklewithcheese.Coverandcook5minutesmoreforcheesetomelt.


Tip:Thisdishgoeswellwithrice.

Slow-CookerTex-MexChickenKimStoltzfusParkesburg,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:2-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

1lb.bonelessskinlesschickenbreasts,cutinto¾"-widestrips2Tbsp.drytacoseasoningmix

2Tbsp.flour1greenpepper,cutintostrips1redpepper,cutintostrips

1cupfrozencorn

1½cupschunkysalsa1cupnonfatMexican-stylecheese,shredded

1.Tosschickenwithseasoningandflourinslowcooker.2.Gentlystirinvegetablesandsalsa.3.Cookonlow4-6hours,oronhigh2-3hours,untilchickenandvegetables

arecookedthroughbutarenotdryormushy.4.Stirbeforeserving.5.Servetoppedwithcheese.

——PERSERVING——•170calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•45mgcholesterol•860mgsodium•15gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,5gsugar)•22gprotein•25%DVvitaminA•70%DVvitaminC•30%DVcalcium•6%DViron

Artichoke-TomatoChickenBarbaraJeanFabel

Wausau,WI

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime4-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-qt.

1yellowonion,thinlysliced14-oz.jarmarinatedartichokehearts,drained14-oz.canlow-sodiumpeeledtomatoes6Tbsp.redwinevinegar1tsp.mincedgarlic½tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves

1.Combineallingredientsexceptchickeninslowcooker.2.Placechickenincooker,pushingdownintovegetablesandsauceuntilit’sas

coveredaspossible.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.4.Serveoverrice.


ChickenandApplesJeanButzerBatavia,NY


6-oz.canfrozenorangeconcentrate,thawed½tspdriedmarjoramleavesdashgroundnutmegdashgarlicpowder1onion,chopped6skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves3GrannySmithapples,coredandsliced¼cupwater2Tbsp.cornstarch

1.Inasmallbowl,combineorangejuiceconcentrate,marjoram,nutmeg,andgarlicpowder.

2.Placeonionsinbottomofslowcooker.3.Dipeachchickenbreastintotheorangemixturetocoat.Thenplaceinslow

cookeroveronions.4.Pouranyremainingorangejuiceconcentratemixtureoverthechicken.5.Cover.Cookonlow6-7hours.6.Addapplesandcookonlow1hourlonger.7.Removechicken,apples,andonionstoaservingplatter.8.Pourthesaucethatremainsintoamediumsaucepan.9.Mixtogetherwaterandcornstarch.Stirintothejuices.10.Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantlyuntilthesauceisthickand

bubbly.11.Servethesauceoverthechicken.

——PERSERVING——

•240calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•65mgsodium•24gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,19gsugar)•28gprotein•2%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•4%DVcalcium•6%DViron

Tip:Youcanalsothickenthesaucebyaddingcornstarchandwatermixturetothe

sauceintheslowcooker.Cookonhigh10-15minutesuntilthickened.

Cran-AppleChickenJoyceShackellordGreenBay,WI


6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves1cupfreshorfrozencranberries1greenapple,peeled,cored,andsliced1Tbsp.brownsugar1cupunsweetenedapplejuiceorcider1.Placechickeninslowcooker.

2.Sprinklewithcranberriesandapples.3.Mixbrownsugarandapplejuice.Pouroverchickenandfruit.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.



Sweet’n’SourChickenOverRiceCarolEberly

Harrisonburg,VA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:6½-7½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5qt.

1lb.babycarrots1mediumonion,cutintowedges6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves20-oz.canunsweetenedpineapplechunks⅓cupbrownsugar1Tbsp.low-sodiumsoysauce2tsp.chickenbouillongranules½tsp.salt½tsp.groundginger¼tsp.garlicpowder3Tbsp.cornstarch¼cupwater

3cupscookedlong-grainenrichedrice

1.Layercarrotsandonioninslowcooker.Topwithchicken.2.Drainpineapple,reservingjuice.Placepineapplechunksoverchicken.3.Mixtogetherpineapplejuice,brownsugar,soysauce,chickenbouillon,salt,

ginger,andgarlic.Pourovertop.4.Cookonlow6-7hours.5.Combinecornstarchandwater.Graduallystirintoslowcooker.6.Cook30minuteslongeroruntilsauceisthickened.7.Serveoverrice.

——PERSERVING——•330calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•35mgcholesterol•760mgsodium•59gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,29gsugar)•17gprotein•200%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•4%DVcalcium•15%DViron

HawaiianChickenLeonaM.SlabaughAppleCreek,OH

Makes6-8servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:3-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-to5-qt.

3lbs.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves16-oz.canpineappleslices,drained15-oz.canmandarinoranges,drained2Tbsp.cornstarch3Tbsp.brownsugar,packed

2Tbsp.lemonjuice¼tsp.salt¼tsp.groundginger

1.Arrangechickeninslowcooker.2.Mixremainingingredientstogetherinamediumbowl.3.Spoonoverchickenevenly.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoronhigh3hours,oruntilmeatistender

butnotdry.


Sweet’n’SourChickenOverPotatoesDorothyVanDeestMemphis,TN

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:4-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

3medium-sizedpotatoes,peeledandslicedthin4wholechickenbreasts,skinnedandhalved

1cuporangejuice

2Tbsp.brownsugar1tsp.driedbasil¼tsp.nutmeg2Tbsp.cidervinegardriedparsleyflakes17-oz.canpineapplechunksinwater,drainedchoppedfreshparsley

1.Placeslicedpotatoesinslowcooker.Arrangechickenbreastsoverpotatoes.2.Combineorangejuice,brownsugar,basil,nutmeg,andvinegar.Pourover

chicken.3.Sprinkledriedparsleyflakesoverchicken.4.Coverandcookonlow4-6hours.5.Removechickenbreastsandpotatoesfromsauceandarrangeonawarm

platter.6.Addpineapplechunkstosauceremaininginslowcooker.Cookonhigh

untiltheyareatservingtemperature.7.Poursauceoverchickenandpotatoes.Garnishwithchoppedparsley.

——PERSERVING——•180calories(15caloriesfromfat)•1.5totalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•35mgcholesterol•40mgsodium•25gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,10gsugar)•15gprotein•8%DVvitaminA•30%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•8%DViron

OrangeChickenLegQuarters

KimberlyJensenBailey,CO

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime:5¼-6¼Idealslow-cookersize:5-to6-qt.

4chickendrumsticks,skinremoved4chickenthighs,skinremoved1cupstripsofgreenandredbellpeppers½cupfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth½cuppreparedorangejuice½cupketchup2Tbsp.soysauce1Tbsp.lightmolasses1Tbsp.preparedmustard½tsp.garlicsalt11-oz.canmandarinoranges2tsp.cornstarch

1cupfrozenpeas

2greenonions,sliced

1.Placechickeninslowcooker.Topwithpepperstrips.2.Combinebroth,juice,ketchup,soysauce,molasses,mustard,andgarlicsalt.

Pouroverchicken.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.4.Removechickenandvegetablesfromslowcooker.Keepwarm.5.Measureout1cupofcookingsauce.Putinsaucepanandbringtoboil.6.Drainoranges,reserving1Tbsp.juice.Stircornstarchintoreservedjuice.

Addtoboilingsauceinpan.7.Addpeastosauceandcook,stirringcontinually2-3minutes,untilsauce

thickensandpeasarewarm.Stirinoranges.8.Arrangechickenpiecesonplatterofcookedwhiterice,friedcellophane

noodles,orlomeinnoodles.Pourorangesauceoverchickenandriceornoodles.

Topwithslicedgreenonions.


CompanyChickenJeanneAllen

Rye,CO


1envelopeliquidButterBudmix

6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves

6fat-freemozzarellacheeseslices

10¾-oz.cancreamofmushroomsoup¼cupwater6-oz.packagestuffingmix

1.PrepareliquidButterBudmixaccordingtopackagedirections.2.Placechickenbreastsinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.3.Topeachbreastwithasliceofcheese.4.Combinesoupandwater.Pouroverchicken.5.Tossthestuffingmix,itsseasoningpacket,andpreparedButterBuds

together.Sprinkleoverchickenbreasts.6.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoronhigh3-4hours.


Tip:Foradditionalseasoning,add1tsp.driedsagetoStep5.

SpicyItalianChickenIleneBontragerArlington,KS

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:4¼-5¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1medium-sizedonion,chopped½cupfat-freeItaliandressing

½cupwater¼tsp.salt½tsp.garlicpowder1tsp.chilipowder½tsp.paprika¼tsp.blackpepper6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves2Tbsp.cornstarch2Tbsp.coldwater

1.Spraytheinsideoftheslowcookerwithnonfatcookingspray.Combineallingredientsexceptchicken,cornstarch,and2Tbsp.coldwaterinslowcooker.

2.Addchicken.Turntocoat.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.4.Removechickenandkeepwarm.5.Inasaucepan,combinecornstarchandcoldwater.6.Addcookingjuicesgradually.Stirandbringtoaboiluntilthickened.7.Placechickenovernoodlesorrice.Topwithsauce.

——PERSERVING——•180calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3.5gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•550mgsodium•7gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,3gsugar)•27gprotein•2%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•6%DViron

Tip:TheflavorofthechickenimprovesifyoumarinateitintheItaliandressingfor

afewhoursbeforecooking.

SuperEasyChickenMarySeielstad

Sparks,NV


4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves1pkg.dryItaliandressingmix1cupwarmwaterorchickenstock1.Placechickeninslowcooker.Sprinkle

withdressingmix.Pourwateraroundchicken.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntiljuicesrunclear.


ChickenandVeggieBakeSaraPuskar

Abingdon,MD


8boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalvesblackpeppertotaste1tsp.garlicpowder16-oz.bottlefat-freeItaliansaladdressing,divided215-oz.canswholepotatoes,drained1lb.frozenItalianveggies,orgreenbeans8-oz.canwaterchestnuts,optional

1.Sprinklechickenwithpepperandgarlicpowder.2.Putchickeninbottomofslowcooker.Pourhalfofsaladdressingovermeat,

makingsurethatallpiecesareglazed.3.Addpotatoes,vegetables,andwaterchestnuts.Pourremainingsalad

dressingover,againmakingsurethatthevegetablesarealllightlycoated.4.Cover.Cookonhigh4hoursoronlow7-8hours.


ChickenItalianoMaryC.CaseyScranton,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:3½-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

2largewholeboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,eachcutin3pieces¾tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.driedbasil

2bayleaves

26-oz.jarlow-sodiummeatlessspaghettisauce

1.Placechickeninbottomofslowcooker.2.Sprinkleseasoningsoverchicken.3.Poursauceoverseasonedmeat,stirringtobesurechickeniscompletely

covered.4.Cover.Cookonlow6hoursoronhigh3½-4hours.5.Serveoverpasta.


Variation:Youmaysubstitute21-lb.cansofdicedtomatoes,undrained,forthespaghetti

sauce.Oruse2cupsdicedfreshtomatoesand1-lb.cancrushedtomatoesforthespaghettisauce.

Slow-CookedItalianChickenDorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TN

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:6½-8½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5qt.

3lbs.boneless,skinlesschickenbreastpieces1pkg.dryItaliandressingmix10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup4-oz.canmushrooms,drained8ozs.fat-freesourcreamorfat-freeplainyogurt1.Placechickeninslow

cooker.2.MixtogetherItaliandressingmix,soup,andmushrooms.Stirintochicken.3.Cookonlow6-8hours.4.Withaslottedspoon,liftchickenoutofcooker.Placeinacovereddishand

keepwarm.Combinecookingjuiceswithsourcreamoryogurtinslowcooker.Coverandheatuntilwarmedthrough,about15minutes.

5.Whenreadytoserve,placechickenonbedofriceornoodlesandpoursauceovertop.

——PERSERVING——•340calories(70caloriesfromfat)•7totalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•150mgcholesterol•750mgsodium•11gtotalcarbohydrate(0gfiber,4gsugar)•55gprotein•4%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•8%DVcalcium•10%DViron

ZestyChickenBreastsBarbYoderAngola,IN


6chickenbreasthalves

214½-oz.cansdicedtomatoes,undrained1smallcanjalapeños,slicedanddrained,optional¼cupreduced-fat,creamypeanutbutter2Tbsp.freshcilantro,chopped,optional

1.Removeskinfromchicken,butleavebonein.2.Mixallingredients,exceptchickeninmedium-sizedbowl.3.Pourone-thirdofsauceinbottomofslowcookersprayedwithnonfat

cookingspray.Placechickenontop.4.Pourremainingsauceoverchicken.5.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hoursoronlow6-8hours.6.Removefromslowcookergently.Chickenwillbeverytenderandwillfall

offthebones.


ParmesanChickenKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:4-4½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

8boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves(about2lbs.)½cupwater

1cupfat-freemayonnaise

½cupgratedfat-freeParmesancheese2tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.paprika

1.Placechickenandwaterinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours.3.Mixremainingingredients.Spreadoverchicken.4.Cover.Cookonhigh2-2½hours.


BakedChickenBreastsNadineL.Martinitz

Salina,KS


3wholechickenbreasts,skinremovedandhalved10¾-oz.canlow-sodiumcondensedcreamofchickensoup½cupcooking

sherry4-oz.canslicedmushrooms,drained1tsp.Worcestershiresauce1tsp.driedtarragonleavesordriedrosemary¼tsp.garlicpowder

1.Rinsechickenbreastsandpatdry.Placeinslowcooker.2.Combineremainingingredientsandpouroverchickenbreasts,makingsure

thatallpiecesareglazedwiththesauce.3.Coverandcookonlow8-10hoursoronhigh4-5hours.4.Serveovermashedpotatoesornoodles.


Chicken“Delite”RoseHankins

Stevensville,MD


8boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves1cuponion,chopped½cupcelery,chopped2chickenbouilloncubes2cupswater

2cupssteamedrice

¼cupfreshparsley

1.Combineallingredientsexceptriceandfreshparsleyinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.3.Addsteamedriceandparsley,stir,andcookfor10moreminutes.


Variation:Youcansubstitutebrownriceorpastainplaceofthesteamedrice.

ChickenDeliciousJaniceCristQuinter,KS


12boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves¼cuplemonjuice1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.celerysalt¼tsp.paprika10¾-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsoup10¾-oz.canfat-

free,low-sodiumcreamofcelerysoup⅓cupdrysherry,orwhitewinegratedfat-free,low-sodiumParmesancheese

1.Mixtogetherlemonjuice,salt,blackpepper,celerysalt,andpaprikainmedium-sizedbowl.Stirinmushroomandcelerysoupsandsherryorwine.

2.Dipeachchickenbreasthalfinseasonedsoupmixture,thenplacechickenpiecesinslowcooker.

3.Whenallchickenisincooker,pourremainingsoupmixtureoverchicken.Sprinklewithcheese.

4.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hours.5.Servewithrice.

——PERSERVING——•160calories(35caloriesfromfat)•3.5gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•75mgcholesterol

•470mgsodium•2gtotalcarbohydrate(0gfiber,0gsugar)•27gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•6%DViron

CreamySlow-CookerChickenSaraHarterFredetteWilliamsburg,MA


6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves10¾-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsoup1pkg.low-

sodiumdrymushroomsoupmix¼-½cupfat-freesourcream4-oz.canmushrooms,drained

1.Stirtogethermushroomsoupanddrysoupmix.Dipeachchickenbreasthalfinmixtureandthenplaceinslowcooker.

2.Pourremainingsoupmixoverchickenpieces.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.4.Justbeforeserving,stirinsourcreamandmushrooms.Cover.Turncooker

tohighandheatfor10minutes.5.Serveovernoodles.

——PERSERVING——•200calories(45caloriesfromfat)•5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•75mgcholesterol


Tip:Leftoversaucemakesaflavorfultoppingforgrilledhamburgers.

MandarinOrangeChickenAnnVanDorenLadyLake,FL

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:4¼-5¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-or4-qt.

4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves1medium-sizedonion,thinlysliced¼cuporangejuiceconcentrate1tsp.poultryseasoning½tsp.salt11-oz.canmandarinoranges,drained,with3Tbsp.juicereserved2Tbsp.

flour

1.Placechickeninslowcooker.2.Combineonion,orangejuiceconcentrate,poultryseasoning,andsalt.Pour

overchicken.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.4.Removechickenandkeepwarm.Reservecookingjuices.5.Inasaucepan,combine3Tbsp.reservedmandarinorangejuiceandflour.

Stiruntilsmooth.

6.Stirincookingjuices.Bringtoaboil.Stirandcookfor2minutestothicken.7.Stirinmandarinoranges.Pouroverchicken.8.Servewithriceorpasta.


CreamyComfortingChickenandRiceElainePatton

WestMiddletown,PA


10¾-oz.canlow-sodium,low-fatcreamofchickensoup10¾-oz.canlow-sodium,low-fatcreamofcelerysoup10¾-oz.canlow-sodium,low-fatcreamofmushroom

3soupcansfat-freemilk(usethesoupcansyou’vejustemptiedofsoup)1½cupslong-grainuncookedrice

3lbs.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,trimmedoffat,uncooked,andcutintocubes

1envelopedryonion-soupmix

1.Whisksoupsandmilktogetherinslowcookeruntilsmooth.2.Mixuncookedriceintoliquid.3.Arrangechickenpiecesoverrice,pushingchickendownintoliquid.4.Sprinklewithdryonionsoupmix.5.Cover.Cook4hoursonlow.Checktoseeifriceandchickenarecooked.If

not,coverandcontinuecookinganotherhour.Thencheckagain.Coverandcookuptoanotherhourifneeded.


Tomakeyourowncreamofmushroomorcelerysoup,pleaseturntopages264-265.

ApricotMustardChickenLeeAnnHazlett

Delavan,WI

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:2½-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

11½-oz.canapricotnectar2Tbsp.Dijonmustard1clovegarlic,minced¼tsp.freshginger,grated¼tsp.cayennepepper¼tsp.groundallspice¼tsp.turmeric¼tsp.groundcardamom6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves4cupspreparedcouscousorwildrice(blendedisgood,too)1.Combineall

ingredientsexceptchickenandcouscousinslowcooker.2.Addchicken,turningpiecestomakesureallsidesarecoveredinsauce.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hoursoronhigh2½-3hours.4.Removechickenandarrangeoverwarmcouscousorrice.Pourthesauce

overthechickenandserve.


GoldenChickenandNoodlesBettyB.Dennison

GroveCity,PA

Makes8-10servingsPrep.Time:25minutes


210¾-oz.cans98%fat-freecreamofchickensoup½cupwater¼cuplemonjuice1Tbsp.Dijonmustard1½tsp.garlicpowder¼-½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtoyourtastepreference6largecarrots,

sliced

8bonelesschickenbreasthalves

8cupshot,cookedeggnoodlesparsley,ifdesired

1.Combinecreamofchickensoup,water,lemonjuice,mustard,garlicpowder,pepper,andcarrotsinslowcooker.

2.Cutthechickenbreasthalvesintoquartersorsmallerchunks.Stirintomixtureincooker.

3.Cover.Cookonlow6-7hours.4.Serveovereggnoodles.


Tip:

Ifyoupreferathickersauce,andifyouarewillingtoaddafewmorecaloriesandcarbstoyourmeal,removethecookedchickenfromtheslowcookerafterStep3.Keepwarm.Remove½cupcookingjuicesfromcookerandallowtocoolforafewminutes.Stir2-3Tbsp.flourorcornstarchintojuicesuntilsmooth.Thenstirbackintojuicesincooker.Coverandcookanother15minutes,untiljuicesarethickened.Stirinchickenandserve.

HoneyChickenDonnaLantgenRapidCity,SD


6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves½cuplightsoysauce½cuphoney2Tbsp.sesameseeds,optional

1.Mixtogethersoysauce,honey,andsesameseeds,ifdesired.2.Placechickeninslowcooker,spooning2Tbsp.ofsoy-honey-seedsmixture

overeachbreast.Pouranyremainingsauceovertopafterallchickenisinthecooker.

3.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilmeatjuicesrunclear.


Low-FatGlazedChickenMarthaHershey

Ronks,PAJeanButzerBatavia,NY

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:3¼-6¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4qt.

6-oz.canfrozenconcentratedorangejuice,thawed½tsp.driedmarjoram¼tsp.nutmeg¼tsp.garlicpowder

6skinlesschickenbreasthalves

¼cupwater2Tbsp.cornstarch

1.Mixorangejuiceconcentratewithmarjoram,nutmeg,andgarlicpowder.2.Dipchickenbreastsinsauce.Placeinslowcooker.3.Pourremainingorangejuicemixtureoverchicken.4.Coverandcookonlow6hoursoronhigh3-4hours.5.Removechickenfromslowcookerandkeepwarmonaplatter.6.Pourremainingliquidinasaucepan.7.Mixthecornstarchinwaterandpourintosaucepan.Cookuntilthickened,

stirringcontinually.8.Poursauceoverthechickenandservewithriceornoodles.


Variations:1.Toaddtextureandflavor,add3GrannySmithapples,coredandsliced,

immediatelyfollowingStep4.Continuecooking1morehouronlow.ThenremovechickenandapplesandkeepwarmwhileproceedingtoStep6.

2.Ifyouarenotconcernedaboutsodiumintake,youmayincreasethegarlicpowderto½tsp.,oradd½tsp.salttoStep1.

CoqauVinNancySavageFactoryville,PA

Makes6servings

Prep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:5¼-6¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

4slicesturkeybacon

1½cupsfrozenpearlonions1cupfresh,sliced,buttonmushrooms1clovegarlic,minced1tsp.driedthymeleaves¼tsp.coarsegroundblackpepper6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves½cupdryredwine¾cupfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth¼cuptomatopaste3Tbsp.flour

1.Cookbaconinmediumskilletovermediumheat.Drainandcutup.2.Layeringredientsinslowcookerinthefollowingorder:onions,crumbled

bacon,mushrooms,garlic,thyme,pepper,chicken,wine,andbroth.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.4.Removechickenandvegetables.Cover.Keepwarm.5.Ladle½cupcookingliquidintosmallbowl.Allowtocoolslightly.6.Turnslowcookertohigh.Cover.7.Mixremovedliquid,tomatopaste,andflouruntilsmooth.8.Returntomatomixturetoslowcooker.9.Cover.Cook15minutesoruntilthickened.10.Servechickenandsauceovereggnoodles,ifdesired.



DeliciousChicken&VegetablesTinaGoss

Duenweg,MO

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:3½-5hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

1cupfreshmushrooms,sliced2carrots,sliced2onions,sliced2celeryribswithleaves,cutin1"sections6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepperdashofredpepperflakes

1cupwater

½cupwhitewine½tsp.driedbasil2tsp.driedparsley

1.Combinemushrooms,carrots,onions,andceleryinslowcooker.2.Laychickenbreastsontop.3.Mixtogethersalt,blackpepper,redpepperflakes,water,andwine.Pour

overchickenandvegetables.Sprinklewithbasilandparsley.4.Cover.Cookonhigh3½-5hours.

5.Toserve,placechickenincenterofplatter.Usingslottedspoon,placevegetablesaroundthechicken.Serveremainingbrothinagravybowl.


Variations:Ifyou’dlikemorevegetables,addanother½cupmushrooms,1morecarrot,1

moreonion,andanadditionalceleryrib.Youmayneedtoaddanotherhourtothecookingtimesothatthevegetablesaredonetoyourliking.

AutumnChickenandVeggiesNanciKeatley

Salem,OR


2yellowonions,chopped2parsnips,cutinto½"-thickslices3carrots,cutinto½"-thickslices1lb.celeryroot,cutintochunks½tsp.salt

¼-½tsp.pepper65-oz.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalvessalttotaste,optionalpeppertotaste,optional1tsp.tarragon1cuplow-sodium,nonfatchickenbroth½cupwhitewine

1.Placevegetablesinslowcooker.Stirinsaltandpepper.Mixwell.2.Laychickenpiecesovervegetables.3.Seasonwithsaltandpepperifyouwish.Sprinklewithtarragon.4.Pourbrothandwinearoundthechickenpieces,soasnottodisturbthe

seasonings.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilvegetablesandchickenaretender

anddonetoyourliking.


Tip:WelikethiswithmashedpotatoesorsomegoodFrenchbread.

SmotheredChickenMarilynMowry

Irving,TX

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves,each¼lb.inweightflourasneeded(about3Tbsp.)

1Tbsp.vegetableoil½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2cupscarrots,cutin½"diagonalslices1cuponion,cutin¼"slices1garlicclove,minced24-oz.cansmushrooms,drained¼cupflour14½-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth1Tbsp.freshthyme,chopped,or1tsp.driedthymechoppedfreshchives,

optional

1.Dredgechickeninflourtocoat.Sautéinhotoilinskillet,justuntilbrowned.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

2.Arrangechickeninslowcooker.3.Combineremainingingredients,exceptthymeandchives,inslowcooker.4.Cookonlow6-8hoursoruntilvegetablesaretender.Stirinfreshherbsand

serve.


Variation:YoumayskipStepOneforahealthiermeal.

Slow-CookedChicken&MushroomStewJoetteProz

Kalona,IA


10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsouphalfasoupcanwater4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper½lb.fresh,medium-sized,whitemushrooms,oravarietyofmushrooms,

includingportabella,cut-up

1cupbabycarrots

2ribscelery,cutintosmallpieces½tsp.garlicpowder

1.Combinesoupandwaterinslowcooker.2.Cutchickeninto2"chunks.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.Placeinslow

cooker.3.Addmushrooms,carrots,celery,andgarlicpowder.Stirgentlytomix.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilchickenisdoneandinternal

temperaturereaches170º.5.Servewithrice.

——PERSERVING——•230calories(50caloriesfromfat)•5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0.5gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•900mgsodium•14gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,4gsugar)•30gprotein•150%DVvitaminA•8%DVvitaminC•6%DVcalcium•10%DViron

Variations:Ifyou’reamushroomlover,doubletheamountofmushrooms!Youmaywant

toincreasethesalt,pepper,andgarlicpowderifyouaddmushrooms.


RoastedChickenKristenAllenHouston,TX


1medium-sizedonion,cutin8pieces1lb.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts3-4carrots,peeledandeachcutinto4pieces2potatoes,cleanedandcutintochunks4ribscelery,eachcutinto4pieces1pkg.herb-with-garlicdrysoupmix10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup

1.Placeonionsonbottomofslowcooker.Placechickenontop.2.Addcarrots,potatoes,andcelery.Sprinkledrysoupmixoverall.3.Spreadmushroomsoupovertop.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.


ChickenDinnerDorisPerkinsMashpee,MA


4medium-sizedpotatoes,cutintochunks4carrots,sliced1largeonion,chopped4cabbagewedges

1cancreamofmushroomsoup

½cupwater4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves

1.Layervegetablesinbottomofslowcooker.2.Insmallbowl,mixtogethersoupandwater.Spoonhalfofmixtureover

vegetables.3.Placechickenoversoupandvegetables.4.Addremainingdilutedsoup.5.Cookonhigh4hoursoronlow7-8hours,oruntilvegetablesaredone.

——PERSERVING——•530calories(80caloriesfromfat)•9gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•80mgcholesterol•780mgsodium•76gtotalcarbohydrate(18gfiber,20gsugar)•41gprotein•300%DVvitaminA

•200%DVvitaminC•30%DVcalcium•35%DViron

Variation:Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd1tsp.saltand½tsp.blackpepperto

soupandwatermixtureinStep2.

ChickenandVegetableCasseroleCindyKrestynickGlenLyon,PA


8boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves2cupspotatoes,peeledandquartered3-4carrots,peeledandcutinchunks1onion,chopped1ribcelery,chopped

1cupfrozenlimabeans

1⅓cupswater½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper10¾-oz.cancreamofchickensoup

1.Rinsechicken.Patdry.Placeinslowcooker.2.Scatterpotatoes,carrots,onion,celery,limabeans,water,salt,andpepper

overtop.3.Pourcreamofchickensoupoverall.

4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.


Variations:Addmorevegetablesifyoulike.Ifyouarenotconcernedaboutyoursodiumintake,youmaywanttoincrease

thesaltto¾tsp.and/oradd½tsp.seasoningsaltorMrs.Dash’sseasoninginStep2.

ChickenSoftTacosKristenAllenHouston,TX


1-1½lbs.frozen,boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoeswithgreenchilies

1envelopelow-sodiumtacoseasoning

1.Placechickenbreastsinslowcooker.2.Mixtomatoesandtacoseasoning.Pouroverchicken.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.4.Serveinsofttortillas.Topwithsalsa,low-fatshreddedcheddarcheese,

guacamoleifyourdietallows,andfreshtomatoes.

——PERSERVING——•100calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•50mgcholesterol•300mgsodium•2gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,1gsugar)•18gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•4%DViron

MarinatedChickenTendersElsieSchlabachMillersburg,OH

Makes8servingsMarinatingTime:3hoursPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:2-3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

3lbs.chickentenders15-oz.bottlefat-freeItaliansaladdressing1Tbsp.vegetableoil2½cupsflour½tsp.salt½tsp.Lawry’sSeasonedSalt

1.Rinsechicken.Patdry.2.Cutchickentendersinto1"squarepiecesandplaceina9x13pan.3.PourItaliandressingovermeatandmarinateforatleast3hours.4.Placeflourandseasoningsinasturdyplasticbag.Addone-thirdofthe

cubedchicken.Tossuntilallpiecesarewellcoated.5.Removechicken(reserveflourmixtureinplasticbag).Browninvegetable

oilinskillet.Removechickenwithslottedspoon.Placeinslowcooker.6.Repeatsteps4and5withremainingchicken.7.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours.


FruitedChickenCurryJanMast

Lancaster,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:4½-6½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

3lbs.uncooked,boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cutinchunks¼tsp.salt¼tsp.pepper29-oz.canpeachhalvesinnatural,no-sugar-addedsyrup1Tbsp.curry

powder

1garlicclove,minced1Tbsp.driedonion½cuplow-sodium,nonfatchickenbroth½cupprunes,pitted3Tbsp.cornstarch3Tbsp.coldwater

1.Placechickenpiecesinslowcooker.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.2.Drainpeaches.Reservesyrup.3.Inasmallbowlcombinecurry,garlic,driedonion,andbroth.Stirin½cup

reservedpeachsyrup.4.Pourcurrysauceoverchicken.5.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours,oruntilchickenistenderbutnotdryor

mushy.6.Removechickenfromcookerandkeepwarmonaplatter.7.Turncookertohighandstirinprunes.8.Inasmallbowl,dissolvecornstarchincoldwaterandstiruntilsmooth.Stir

intohotbrothincooker.9.Cover.Cookonhigh10-15minutes,oruntilbrothisslightlythickened.10.Stirinpeachhalves.Cover.Heatanadditional10-15minutes.11.Servechickenwithwarmfruitedcurrysauce.


CurriedChickenSharonMiller

Holmesville,OH


1½lbs.uncookedbonelessskinlesschickenbreasts,cubed2½cupsapples,finelychopped

10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup,undiluted4-oz.canmushroompieces

1medium-sizedonion,chopped½cupskimmilk2-3tsp.currypowder,accordingtoyourtastepreference¼tsp.paprika1cuppeas,thawed

1.Combineallingredientsexceptpeasingreasedslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-6hours.3.Addpeas.4.Cookanadditional30minutes.5.Serveovernoodlesorriceifdesired.


ChickenCurryMichelleSteffenHarrisonburg,VA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

1largetartcookingapple,unpeeled,cored,anddiced1largeonion,finelychopped

3ribscelery,thinlysliced1-2Tbsp.currypowder,accordingtoyourtastepreference1-2Tbsp.canola

oil½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2cupschickenbreast,cookedanddiced1-2cupslow-fat,low-sodiumchickenbroth

1.Sautéapple,onion,celery,andcurrypowderinskilletincanolaoiluntiltenderandglazed.

2.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Combineinslowcookerwithchickenandchickenbroth.

3.Cover.Cookonhigh30minutes,andthenonlow90minutes.4.Serveovercookedbrownriceorsweetpotatoes.Topwithyourchoiceof

raisins,pineappletidbits,toastedalmondslivers,plainyogurt,andtoastedcoconut.

——PERSERVING——•220calories(40caloriesfromfat)•4gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•35mgcholesterol•170mgsodium•28gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,4gsugar)•17gprotein


ChickenJambalayaMarthaAnnAuker

Landisburg,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:25minuteCookingTime:4-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1lb.uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cubed

3cupsfat-freechickenbroth

¾cupwater1½cupsuncookedbrownrice4ozs.reduced-fat,smokedturkeysausage,diced

½cupcelerywithleaves,thinlysliced½cuponion,chopped½cupgreenbellpepper,chopped2tsp.Cajunseasoning2garliccloves,minced⅛tsp.hotpeppersauce,optional

1bayleaf

14½-oz.canno-saltdicedtomatoes,undrained

1.Inalargenonstickskillet,sautéchicken2-3minutes.2.Stirtogetherremainingingredientsinslowcooker.3.Addsautéedchicken.4.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.


Variation:Youcansubstitute1cuplow-sodiumtomatojuicefor¾cupwater.

Low-FatChickenCacciatoreDawnDay

Westminster,CA


2lbs.uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cubed½lb.freshmushrooms

1bellpepper,chopped1medium-sizedonion,chopped12-oz.canlow-sodiumchoppedtomatoes6-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatopaste12-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosauce½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.garlicpowder½tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.3.Serveoverriceorwholewheat,orsemolina,pasta.


Variations:

Youcansubstitute2cupsfreshdicedtomatoesfor12-oz.cantomatoes.Ifyouarenotconcernedaboutincreasingyoursodiumintake,youmaywant

touse1tsp.saltinsteadof½tsp.

CapeBretonChickenJoanneKennedyPlattsburgh,NY


4uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves,cubed1medium-sizedonion,chopped

1small-medium-sizedgreenbellpepper,chopped1cupcelery,chopped1qt.low-sodiumstewed,orcrushed,tomatoes

1cupwater

½cuptomatopaste2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2Tbsp.brownsugar1tsp.blackpepper

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.3.Serveoverrice.


ChickenandBeanTortaVickiDinkel

SharonSprings,KS


1lb.uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts

1medium-sizedonion

½tsp.garlicsalt¼tsp.blackpepper15-oz.canranch-styleblackbeans,drainedandrinsed15-oz.canlow-sodium

dicedtomatoeswithgreenchilies

4tortillas

1½cupsgratedlow-fatcheddarcheesesalsafat-freesourcreamlettucetomatoes

1.Cutchickeninsmallpieces.Brownwithonioninnonstickskillet.Drainwell.

2.Seasonwithgarlicsaltandpepper.Stirinbeansandtomatoes.3.PlacestripsoffoilonbottomandupsidesofslowcookerforminganX.

Sprayfoilandcookerlightlywithnonfatcookingspray.4.Place1tortillaonbottomofcooker.Spoononone-thirdofchickenmixture

andone-quarterofcheese.5.Repeatlayers,endingwithatortillasprinkledwithcheeseontop.6.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.7.Removetoplatterusingfoilstripsashandles.Gentlypulloutfoiland

discard.8.Servewithsalsa,sourcream,lettuce,andtomatoes.

——PERSERVING——•510calories(90caloriesfromfat)•10gtotalfat(3.5gsaturated,0.5gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•1250mgsodium•60gtotalcarbohydrate(9gfiber,11gsugar)•45gprotein•20%DVvitaminA•30%DVvitaminC•45%DVcalcium

•25%DViron

Variation:Ifyourdietallows,usemildRoteltomatoesinplaceofthetomatoeswith

greenchilies.

ItalianChickenStewMaryLongenecker

Bethel,PA

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime3-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

2uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves,cutin1½"pieces19-oz.cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed

15½-oz.cankidneybeans,drainedandrinsed14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes,undrained1cupcelery,chopped1cupcarrots,sliced2smallgarliccloves,coarselychopped

1cupwater

½cupdryredwine,orlow-fatchickenbroth3Tbsp.tomatopaste1Tbsp.sugar1½tsp.driedItalianseasoning

1.Combinechicken,cannellinibeans,kidneybeans,tomatoes,celery,carrots,andgarlicinslowcooker.Mixwell.

2.Inmediumbowl,combineallremainingingredients.Mixwell.Pouroverchickenandvegetables.Mixwell.

3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hoursoronhigh3hours.


ChickenTortillaCasseroleJeanneAllen

Rye,CO

Makes8-10servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:3-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

4wholeboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cookedandcutin1"pieces(reserve¼cupbrothchickenwascookedin)106"flourtortillas,cutinstripsabout½"widex2"long,divided

2medium-sizedonions,chopped1tsp.canolaoil10¾-oz.canfat-freechickenbroth10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup24-oz.cansmildgreenchilies,chopped

1egg

1cuplow-fatcheddarcheese,grated

1.Pourreservedchickenbrothinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.

2.Scatterhalfthetortillastripsinbottomofslowcooker.3.Mixremainingingredientstogether,exceptthesecondhalfofthetortilla

stripsandthecheese.4.Layerhalfthechickenmixtureintothecooker,followedbytheotherhalfof

thetortillas,followedbytherestofthechickenmix.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hoursoronhigh3-5hours.6.Addcheesetotopofdishduringlast20-30minutesofcooking.7.Uncoverandallowcasseroletorest15minutesbeforeserving.



ChickenettiMiriamNolt

NewHolland,PARuthHershey

Paradise,PA

Makes10servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:2-3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-7-qt.

1cupfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth16-oz.pkg.spaghetti,cooked4-6cupscubedandcookedchicken,orturkey,breast10¾-oz.canfat-free,

low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsouporcreamofcelerysoup

1cupwater

¼cupgreenbellpeppers,chopped½cupdicedcelery½tsp.blackpepper1medium-sizedonion,grated½lb.fat-freewhiteoryellowAmericancheese,cubed1.Putchickenbrothinto

verylargeslowcooker.Addspaghettiandchicken.2.Inlargebowl,combinesoupandwateruntilsmooth.Stirinremaining

ingredients;thenpourintoslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours.


Variation:

Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd½tsp.salttoStep2,whenstirringtogetherthedilutedsoupandchoppedvegetables.

ChickenandDumplingsAnnabelleUnternahrer

Shipshewana,IN

Makes5-6servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:2½-3½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-or4-qt.

1lb.uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cutin1"cubes1lb.frozenvegetablesofyourchoice

1medium-sizedonion,diced212-oz.jarsfat-freelow-sodiumchickenbroth,divided1½cupslow-fatbuttermilkbiscuitmix

1.Combinechicken,vegetables,onion,andchickenbroth(reserve½cup,plus1Tbsp.,broth)inslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours.3.Mixbiscuitmixwithreservedbrothuntilmoistened.Dropby

tablespoonfulsoverhotchickenandvegetables.4.Cover.Cookonhigh10minutes.5.Uncover.Cookonhigh20minutesmore.

——PERSERVING——•330calories(70caloriesfromfat)•8gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)•65mgcholesterol•600mgsodium•31gtotalcarbohydrate(5gfiber,7gsugar)•33gprotein•6%DVvitaminA•10%DVvitaminC

•10%DVcalcium•20%DViron

Variation:Foralessbrothystew,addanother½poundvegetables.

ChickenGingerDiannaR.Milhizer

Brighton,MI


6uncookedchickenbreasthalves,cut-up1cupcarrots,diced½cupmincedonion½cuplow-sodiumsoysauce¼cupricevinegar¼cupsesameseeds1Tbsp.groundginger,or¼cupgratedgingerroot¾tsp.salt1tsp.sesameoil2cupsbroccoliflorets

1cupcauliflowerflorets

1.Combineallingredientsexceptbroccoliandcauliflowerinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow3-5hours.Stirinbroccoliandcauliflowerandcookan

additionalhour.3.Serveoverbrownrice.


•7gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•1090mgsodium•12gtotalcarbohydrate(4gfiber,4gsugar)•31gprotein•100%DVvitaminA•30%DVvitaminC•10%DVcalcium•15%DViron

Variations:Youcanuseavarietyofvegetablesthatareinseasonforthisrecipe—zucchini,

celery,Chinesepeas,andturnips.Choporslicethemandaddduringthelasthourofcooking.

EasyChickenalaKingJennyR.Unternahrer

Wayland,IA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime3-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

1½lbs.uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreast10¾-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofchickensoup3Tbsp.flour

¼tsp.blackpepper9-oz.pkg.frozenpeasandonions,thawedanddrained2Tbsp.chopped

pimentos½tsp.paprika

1.Cutchickenintobite-sizedpiecesandplaceinslowcooker.2.Combinesoup,flour,andpepper.Pouroverchicken.Donotstir.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2½hoursorlow5-5½hours.4.Stirinpeasandonions,pimentos,andpaprika.

5.Cover.Cookonhigh20-30minutes.


Variations:1.Add¼-½cupchoppedgreenpepperstoStep2.

SharonBrubakerMyerstown,PA

2.Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd½tsp.salttothemixtureinStep2.

Lightlygreaseyourslowcookerbeforeaddingcasseroleingredients.SaraWilson,Blairstown,MO

ChickenandRiceCasseroleWandaRothNapoleon,OH



1cuplong-grainrice,uncooked

3cupswater

2tsp.low-sodiumchickenbouillongranules10¾-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofchickensoup2cupschopped,

cookedchickenbreast¼tsp.garlicpowder1tsp.onionsalt1cupgrated,fat-freecheddarcheese16-oz.bagfrozenbroccoli,thawed

1.Combineallingredientsexceptbroccoliinslowcooker.2.Onehourbeforeendofcookingtime,stirinbroccoli.3.Cookonhighatotalof2-3hoursoronlowatotalof4-6hours.


Tip:Ifcasseroleistoorunnyastheendofthecookingtimenears,removelidfrom

slowcookerfor15minuteswhilecontinuingtocookonhigh.

MarinatedAsianChickenSaladLeeAnnHazlett

Delavan,WI


Marinade:

3clovesmincedgarlic

1Tbsp.freshginger,grated1tsp.driedredpepperflakes2Tbsp.honey3Tbsp.low-sodiumsoysauce

6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves,uncookedDressing:½cupricewinevinegar1clovegarlic,minced

1tsp.freshginger,grated1Tbsp.honey

Salad:1largeheadlettuce,shredded2carrots,julienned½cuproastedpeanuts,chopped¼cupcilantro,chopped½packagemaifunricenoodles,friedinhotoil

1.MixMarinadeingredientsinasmallbowl.2.Placechickeninslowcookerandpourmarinadeoverchicken,coatingeach

piecewell.3.Cover.Cookonlow6to8hoursorhigh3to4hours.4.Removechickenfromslowcookerandcool.Reservejuices.Shredchicken

intobite-sizedpieces.5.Inasmallbowl,combineDressingingredientswith½cupofthejuicefrom

theslowcooker.6.Inalargeservingbowltosstogethertheshreddedchicken,lettuce,carrots,

peanuts,cilantro,andnoodles.7.Justbeforeserving,drizzlewiththesaladdressing.Tosswellandserve.


Variation:Youmaysubstitutechowmeinnoodlesforthemaifunnoodles.

SloppyJanesNadineMartinitz

Salina,KS


1lb.groundturkey1smallonion,chopped1smallgreenbellpepper,chopped14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes3Tbsp.brownsugar2tsp.Worcestershiresauce1½tsp.groundcumin1tsp.chilipowder½tsp.salt

1.Brownturkeyinnonstickskillet,stirringtobreakintosmallpieces.2.Addonionandpeppertomeatinskillet,cookingafewmoreminutes.

Drainoffdrippings.3.Transfermeatmixturetoslowcooker.4.Stirintomatoes,brownsugar,Worcestershiresauce,andseasonings.5.Coverandcookuntilflavorsarewellblended,2hoursonhighor4hourson

low.6.Toserve,fill6wholewheatsandwichrollseachwith½cupturkeymixture.



BarbecuedChickenSandwichesBrittanyMillerMillersburg,OH

Makes15servingsPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime:4-5hoursIdealslowcookersize:5-qt.

3lbs.uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreastchunks

1cupketchup

1smallonion,chopped¼cupwater¼cupcidervinegar2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce1Tbsp.brownsugar1garlicclove,minced

1bayleaf

2tsp.paprika1tsp.driedoregano1tsp.chilipowder½tsp.salt½tsp.pepper

1.Placechickeninslowcooker.2.Inamedium-sizedmixingbowl,combineketchup,onion,water,vinegar,

Worcestershiresauce,brownsugar,garlic,bayleaf,andseasonings.Pouroverchicken.

3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours,oruntilmeatistender.4.Discardbayleaf.5.Removechickentolargebowl.Shredmeatwith2forks.Returnchickento

slowcooker.6.Stirshreddedchickenandsaucetogetherthoroughly.7.Cover.Cookonlow30minutes.Removelid.Continuecooking30more

minutes,allowingsaucetocookoffandthicken.


Note:Thisisenoughchickenandsaucetofill15wholewheatsandwichrolls.

TurkeyBarbecueMaryB.SensenigNewHolland,PA

Makes10servingsPrep.Time:10-20minutesCookingTime:4-5hours

Idealslowcookersize:3-or4-qt.

4cupsturkeybreast,cutin1"cubes,uncooked½cupchoppedonion½cupchoppedcelery

1cupketchup

½cupwater1tsp.driedmustard2Tbsp.brownsugar½tsp.salt2Tbsp.vinegar2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce

1.Mixallingredientstogetherinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.3.Turncookertolowandcook3-4morehours.


Note:ThisBarbecuewillfill10wholewheatsandwichrolls.

TurkeyCacciatoreDorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TN

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:4hoursIdealslowcookersize:4-qt.

2½cupscut-upcookedturkey1tsp.saltdashpepper1Tbsp.driedonionflakes1greenbellpepper,seededandfinelychopped1clovegarlic,finelychopped15-oz.canlow-sodiumwholetomatoes,mashed4-oz.canslicedmushrooms,drained2tsp.tomatopaste

1bayleaf

¼tsp.driedthyme2Tbsp.finelychoppedpimento

1.Combineallingredientswellinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4hours.

——PERSERVING——•130calories(15caloriesfromfat)•1.5gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•55mgcholesterol•590mgsodium•9gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,3gsugar)•19gprotein•15%DVvitaminA•50%DVvitaminC


Tip:Thisisgoodservedoverriceorpasta.

Cranberry-OrangeTurkeyBreastLeeAnnHazlett

Delavan,WI

Makes9servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:3½-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

½cuporangemarmalade16-oz.canwholecranberriesinsauce2tsp.orangezest,grated3-lb.uncookedturkeybreast

1.Combinemarmalade,cranberries,andzestinabowl.2.Placeturkeybreastinslowcookerandpourhalftheorange-cranberry

mixtureoverturkey.3.Cover.Cookonlow7-8hoursoronhigh3½-4hours,untilturkeyjuices

runclear.4.Addremaininghalfoforange-cranberrymixtureforlasthalfhourof

cooking.5.Removeturkeytowarmplatterandallowtorestfor15minutesbefore

slicing.6.Servewithorange-cranberrysauce.

——PERSERVING——•270calories(10caloriesfromfat)•1gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•125mgcholesterol

•90mgsodium•18gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,16sugar)•46gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•4%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•15%DViron

FruitedTurkeyandYamsJeanM.ButzerBatavia,NY

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:30-40minutesCookingTime:3-8hoursIdealslowcookersize:5-or6-qt.

2lbs.(about3)uncookedskinlessturkeythighs,cutinhalflengthwise2large(3cups)yams,orsweetpotatoes,cutcrosswiseinto½"-thickslices

1cupmixedchoppeddriedfruit

1tsp.choppedgarlic½tsp.salt¼tsp.pepper¾cuporangejuice¼cupchoppedfreshparsley

1.Brownturkeythighsinnonstickskilletovermedium-highheat,turningonce.

2.Meanwhile,placeyamsinslowcooker.Topwithturkeythighs.3.Sprinklewithdriedfruit,garlic,salt,andpepper.4.Gentlypourorangejuiceovertop,beingcarefulnottodisturbfruitand

seasonings.

5.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoronhigh3-4hours,justuntilturkeyistender.

6.Slice;thensprinklewithparsleybeforeserving.


TurkeyThighs,AcornSquash,andApplesMaryE.Wheatley

Mashpee,MA

Makes9servingsPrep.Time:35minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslowcookersize:6-qt.

2lbs.acornsquash,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1"-thickrings6medium-sizedGrannySmith,orothertart,applescoredandcutinto½"-thickrings4uncookedturkeythighs,skinandfatremoved

saltandpeppertotaste1shallot,orsmallonion,chopped½cupapplejuice,orcider1Tbsp.apple

brandy3Tbsp.brownsugar1tsp.groundcinnamon½tsp.groundallspice

1.Sprayinsideofslowcookerwithnonstickspray.Layerinsquash,followedbyapplerings.

2.Placeturkeythighsontop.Sprinklewithsalt,pepper,andshallotoronion.3.Inasmallbowl,combineapplejuice,brandy,brownsugar,cinnamon,and

allspice.Pouroverturkey.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,orjustuntilturkeyandsquasharetender.


TerrificTurkeyBreastDawnDay

Westminster,CA


2½-lb.uncookedturkeybreast2Tbsp.canolaoil2cupsonions,chopped2garliccloves,chopped1tsp.blackpepper1tsp.salt1tsp.driedrosemary½tsp.driedsage2cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth½cupwhitewine,optional¼cupflour,optional

1.Brownturkeybreastinoilinskillet.Removefromskilletandplaceinslowcooker.

2.Sautéonionsandgarlicinreserveddrippings.Stirinseasonings,broth,andwineandmixwell.

3.Pourseasonedbrothoverturkeyinslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursorjustuntilturkeyistender.5.Removeturkeyfromcookerandallowtorestfor10minutesonwarm

platter.6.Remove1cupbrothfromcookerandplaceinbowl.Mix¼cupflourinto

brothinbowluntilsmooth.Stirbackintobrothincookeruntilsmooth.Coverandcookonhighfor10minutes,oruntilbrothisthickened.

7.Meanwhile,sliceturkey.Servewithgravyoraujus.

——PERSERVING——•160calories(50caloriesfromfat)•5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•55mgcholesterol•310mgsodium•3gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,2gsugar)•22gprotein


TurkeywithMushroomSauceJudiManos

WestIslip,NY


1largeuncookedboneless,skinlessturkeybreast,halved2Tbsp.butter,melted

2Tbsp.driedparsley½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper½cupwhitewine1cupfreshmushrooms,sliced2Tbsp.cornstarch¼cupcoldwater

1.Placeturkeyinslowcooker.Brushwithbutter.2.Mixtogetherparsley,oregano,salt,pepper,andwine.Pouroverturkey.3.Topwithmushrooms.4.Cover.Cookonlow7-8hoursorjustuntilturkeyistender.5.Removeturkeyandkeepwarm.6.Skimanyfatfromcookingjuices.7.Inasaucepan,combinecornstarchandwateruntilsmooth.Graduallyadd

cookingjuices.Bringtoaboil.Cookandstir2minutesuntilthickened.8.Sliceturkeyandservewithsauce.


Choppingdriedfruitcanbedifficult.Makeiteasierbysprayingyourkitchenscissorswithnonstickcookingspraybeforechopping.Fruitswon’tsticktotheblade.

CyndieMarrara,PortMatilda,PA

LemonyTurkeyBreastJoyceShackelfordGreenBay,WI

Mrs.CarolynBaerConrath,WI


5-lb.uncookedbone-inturkeybreast,cutinhalfandskinremoved1medium-sizedlemon,halved

1tsp.lemon-pepperseasoning

1tsp.garlicsalt4tsp.cornstarch½cupfat-free,reduced-sodiumchickenbroth

1.Placeturkey,meatysideup,inslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.

2.Squeezehalfoflemonoverturkey.Sprinklewithlemonpepperandgarlicsalt.

3.Placelemonhalvesunderturkey.4.Cover.Cookonlow7-8hoursorjustuntilturkeyistender.5.Removeturkey.Discardlemons.6.Allowturkeytorest15minutesbeforeslicing.


Tip:Tomakegravy,pourcookingliquidintoasmallbowl.Skimthefat.In

saucepan,combinecornstarchandbrothuntilsmooth.Graduallystirincookingliquid.Bringtoaboil.Cookandstirfor2minutes.Serveoverturkeyslices.

Somenewerslowcookerscookataveryhightemperature.Youcancheckthetemperatureofyourslowcookerthisway:1.Place2quartsofwaterinyourslowcooker.

2.Cover.HeatonLow8hours.3.Liftthelid.Immediatelycheckthewatertempwithanaccurate

thermometer.4.Thetemperatureofthewatershouldbe185°F.Ifthe

temperatureishigher,foodsmayovercookandyoushouldreducetheoverallcookingtime.Ifthetemperatureislower,yourfoodswillprobablynotreachasafetemperaturequicklyenough,andthecookershouldbediscarded.

EasyandDeliciousTurkeyBreastGailBush

Landenberg,PA


1uncookedturkeybreast,skinremoved15-oz.canwhole-berrycranberrysauce1envelopelow-sodiumdryonionsoupmix½cuporangejuice½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper

1.Placeturkeybreastinslowcooker.2.Combineremainingingredients.Pouroverturkey.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.

——PERSERVING——•250calories(5caloriesfromfat)•1gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•85mgcholesterol•360mgsodium

•29gtotalcarbohydrate(1gfiber,19gsugar)•31gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•10%DViron

ItalianTurkeySandwichesJoetteDrozKalona,IA

BarbaraWalkerSturgis,SD


5½-lb.uncookedbone-inturkeybreast,skinremoved½cupgreenbellpepper,chopped

1medium-sizedonion,chopped¼cupchilisauce3Tbsp.whitevinegar2Tbsp.driedoreganoorItalianseasoning4tsp.beefbouillongranules

1.Placeturkeybreast,greenpepper,andonioninslowcooker.2.Combinechilisauce,vinegar,oregano,andbouillon.Pouroverturkeyand

vegetables.3.Cover.Cookonlow7-8hours,oruntilmeatjuicesrunclearandvegetables

aretender.4.Removeturkey,reservingcookingliquid.Shredtheturkeywith2forks.5.Returntocookingjuicesandmixwell.6.Foreachserving,spoonapproximately½cupontoakaiserorhard

sandwichroll.


TurkeyEnchiladasJoyceShackelfordGreenBay,WI


10-oz.turkeybreast,roasted10-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosauce4-oz.canchoppedgreenchilies1cuponions,chopped2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce1-2Tbsp.chilipowder¼tsp.garlicpowder87"flourtortillas

1.Removeskinfromturkey.Placeinslowcooker.2.Combinetomatosauce,chilies,onions,Worcestershiresauce,chilipowder,

andgarlicpowder.Pouroverturkey.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.4.Removeturkey.Shredwithforkandreturntocooker.

5.Spoonabout½cupturkeymixturedowncenterofeachtortilla.Foldbottomoftortillaoverfillingandrollup.AddToppingsofyourchoice.


OptionalToppings:greenonions,choppedripeolives,slicedtomatoes,choppedshreddedlow-fatcheddarcheesefat-freesourcreamlettuce,shredded

BroccoliTurkeySupremeKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO


4cupscookedturkeybreast,cubed10¾-oz.cancondensedcreamofchickensoup

10-oz.pkg.frozenbroccoliflorets,thawedanddrained6.9-oz.pkg.low-sodiumplainricemix

1½cupsfat-freemilk

1cupfat-freechickenbroth

1cupcelery,chopped8-oz.canslicedwaterchestnuts,drained¾cuplow-fatmayonnaise½cuponions,chopped

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonhigh2-2½hours,oruntilriceistender.


TurkeyFajitasCarolAmbroseMcMinnville,OR

Makes10servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:2-4hoursIdealslowcookersize:2½-qt.

2½lbs.uncookedturkeytenderloins1¼-oz.envelopetacoseasoningmix1celeryrib,chopped1onion,chopped14½-oz.canlow-sodiummilddicedtomatoesandgreenchilies,undrained1

cup(4oz.)shreddednonfatcheddarcheese107½"flourtortillasToppings:lettuce,nonfatsourcream,choppedtomatoes1.Cutturkeyinto

2½"-longstrips.Placeinzip-lockplasticbag.2.Addtacoseasoningtobag.Sealandshaketocoatmeat.3.Emptyseasonedturkeyintoslowcooker.Addcelery,onion,andtomatoes.

Stirtogethergently.4.Cover.Cookonhigh2-4hours,orjustuntilturkeyiscookedthroughand

tender.5.Stirincheese.6.Warmtortillasaccordingtopackagedirections.Spoonturkeymixture

evenlyincenterofeachtortilla,androllup.7.ServewithToppings.


TurkeyMeatLoafMarthaAnnAuker

Landisburg,PA


1½lbs.leangroundturkey

2eggwhites

⅓cupketchup1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce1tsp.driedbasil½tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper2smallonions,chopped2potatoes,finelyshredded2smallredbellpeppers,finelychopped

1.Combineallingredientsinalargebowl.2.Shapeintoaloaftofitinyourslowcooker.Placeinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.


TurkeyLasagnaRhodaAtzeffLancaster,PA

Makes10servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:5hoursIdealslowcookersize:5-qt.

1lb.95%leangroundturkey1onion,chopped⅛tsp.garlicpowder215-oz.canslow-sodiumtomatosauce6-oz.cantomatopaste½tsp.salt1tsp.driedoregano,or½tsp.driedoreganoand1tsp.driedbasil12oz.fat-

freecottagecheese½cupgratedlow-fatParmesancheese12oz.shreddednonfatmozzarellacheese12oz.lasagnanoodles,uncooked

1.Browngroundturkeyandonionsinnonstickskillet.2.Stirgarlicpowder,tomatosauce,tomatopaste,salt,andherbsintobrowned

turkeyinskillet.3.Inagood-sizedmixingbowl,blendtogethercottagecheese,Parmesan

cheese,andmozzarellacheese.4.Spoon⅓ofmeatsauceintoslowcooker.5.Add⅓ofuncookedlasagnanoodles,breakingtofit.6.Topwith⅓ofcheesemixture.Youmayhavetouseaknifetospreadit.7.Repeatlayerstwomoretimes.8.Cover.Cookonlow5hours.9.Allowtostand10minutesbeforeserving.



Note:Itriedthisonmybrothers.Itisadeliciousdish,butIthoughttheirraveswere

maybeabitoverdone.Butitwasagoodfeelingtoknowitpleasedthem.IoverheardmyonebrothercallinganotherbrotherinVirginiaandtellinghimaboutit!

SouthernBarbecueSpaghettiSauceMrs.CarolynBaer

Conrath,WILavinaHochstedlerGrandBlanc,MI


1lb.leangroundturkey2medium-sizedonions,chopped1½cupsslicedfreshmushrooms1medium-sizedgreenbellpepper,chopped2garliccloves,minced14½-oz.candicedtomatoes,undrained12-oz.cantomatopaste8-oz.cantomatosauce

1cupketchup

½cupfat-freebeefbroth2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2Tbsp.brownsugar1Tbsp.groundcumin2tsp.chilipowder

12cupshotcookedspaghetti

1.Inalargenonstickskillet,cooktheturkey,onions,mushrooms,greenpepper,andgarlicovermediumheatuntilmeatisnolongerpink.Drain.

2.Transfertoslowcooker.Stirintomatoes,tomatopaste,tomatosauce,ketchup,broth,Worcestershiresauce,brownsugar,cumin,andchilipowder.Mixwell.

3.Cookonlow3-4hours.Serveoverspaghetti.


SwedishMeatballsConnieSlagle

Roann,IN


3slicesbread,cubed1cupevaporatedskimmilk,divided1Tbsp.butter¼cupshallots,minced½lb.leangroundturkey1egg,slightlybeaten½tsp.salt¼-½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtoyourtastepreference¼cup,plus2Tbsp.,

flour,divided1cupfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth1Tbsp.low-sodiumWorcestershiresauce

1.Inamixingbowl,tossbreadcubesand½cupmilk.Letstand5minutes.2.Inaskillet,meltbutter.Addshallotsandcook2minutesovermediumheat.3.Addshallots,meat,egg,salt,andpeppertobreadandmilkmixture.4.Mixwell;thenshapeintoequal-sizedballs.5.Place¼cupflouronwaxedpaper.Rollmeatballsinflour,coatingevenly.6.Placemeatballsinslowcooker.AddchickenbrothandWorcestershire

sauce.7.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.8.Mixremaining2Tbsp.flourwithremaining½cupmilk(andasmall

amountofwaterifdesired)untilsmooth.Removemeatballstowarmplatter.Stirthickenedmilkintocookingjuicesuntilsmooth.Coverandcookonhigh10minutes,oruntiljuicesarethickened.

9.Stirmeatballsbackintosauceandheatthrough.Serveovernoodlesorrice.

——PERSERVING——•220calories(70caloriesfromfat)•8gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)•85mgcholesterol•610mgsodium•20gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,8gsugar)

•19gprotein•10%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•20%DVcalcium•10%DViron

SaucyMeatballsMichelleSteffenHarrisonburg,VA


½lb.leangroundturkey

1cupoatbran

1clovegarlic,crushed2Tbsp.water1Tbsp.low-sodiumsoysauce

3eggwhites

½cuponions,diced½cuplow-sodiumchilisauce½cupgrapejelly¼cupDijonmustard

1.Combineturkey,oatbran,garlic,water,soysauce,eggwhites,andonions.Shapeinto24balls(1Tbsp.perball).

2.Placemeatballsonbakingsheetandbakeat350ºfor15-20minutesuntil

browned.(Theycanbemadeaheadandfrozen.)3.Mixtogetherchilisauce,grapejelly,andDijonmustard.

4.Combinethawedmeatballsandsauceinslowcooker.5.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.


BBQBallsJudyMoorePendleton,IN

Makes5servingsPrep.Time:40minutesCookingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

1lb.99%fat-freegroundturkey2eggs

1cupuncookedminuterice

1medium-sizedonion,chopped1-lb.cancranberrysauce14-oz.bottleketchup

2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce½tsp.garlicpowder

1.Blendgroundturkey,eggs,rice,andonion.Forminto¾"balls.2.Bakeat400°for20minutesoruntilbrown.Drain.3.Combinecranberrysauce,ketchup,Worcestershiresauce,andgarlic

powderinasmallbowl.4.Placemeatballsinslowcooker.Poursauceovertop.Stirtocoat.5.Cover.Cookonlow2hours.


Tip:Youcanaddalittleofthesaucetothemeatballmixtureforextraflavor.

SloppyJoesItaliaNanciKeatley

Salem,OR


1½lbs.groundturkey,brownedinnonstickskillet1cuponions,chopped

2cupslow-sodiumtomatosauce

1cupfreshmushrooms,sliced2Tbsp.Splenda1-2Tbsp.Italianseasoning,accordingtoyourtastepreference

12reduced-caloriehamburgerbuns

12sliceslow-fatmozzarellacheese,optional

1.Placegroundturkey,onions,tomatosauce,andmushroomsinslowcooker.2.StirinSplendaandItalianseasoning.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.4.Serve¼cupSloppyJoemixtureoneachbun,toppedwithcheese,ifdesired.


GroundTurkeyPotatoDinnerMarjorieYoderGuengerich

Harrisonburg,VA


CookingTime:4-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

1lb.groundturkey5cupsrawpotatoes,sliced1onion,sliced½tsp.saltdashofblackpepper14½-oz.cancutgreenbeans,undrained4-oz.canmushroompieces,undrained,optional10¾-oz.cancreamofchickensoup

1.Crumbleuncookedgroundturkeyintoslowcooker.2.Addpotatoes,onions,salt,andpepper.3.Addbeansandmushrooms.Poursoupovertop.4.Cover.Cookonhigh4hoursoronlow6-8hours.


CabbageJoeSueHamiltonMinooka,IL



1lb.leangroundturkey3cupscabbage,shredded

2cupsbarbecuesauce

1.Brownturkeyinanonstickskilletovermediumheat.2.Combinecabbage,turkey,andsauceinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.


Tip:Useassandwichfilling,ifyouwish,inrolls.

KielbasaandCabbageMaryAnnLefever

Lancaster,PA

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:8hours

Idealslowcookersize:4-or5-qt.

1lb.turkeykielbasacutinto2"-thickchunks4largewhitepotatoes,cutintochunks1-lb.headgreencabbage,shredded1qt.wholetomatoes(strainedifyoudon’tlikeseeds)onion,thinlysliced,

optional

1.Layerkielbasa,thenpotatoes,andthencabbageintoslowcooker.2.Pourtomatoesovertop.3.Topwithslicedonionsifyouwish.4.Cover.Cookonhigh8hours,oruntilmeatiscookedthroughand

vegetablesareastenderasyoulikethem.


TurkeyHashJoySutter

IowaCity,IA


¾lb.leangroundturkey1cuponions,sliced1cupcarrots,cutjulienne-style2cupscannedtomatoeswithjuice

2cupslow-sodiumtomatojuice

6ozs.uncookedlong-grainwhiterice2tsp.chilipowder¼tsp.blackpepper,freshlyground

1.Browngroundturkeyinnonstickskilletbreakingupchunkswithawoodenspoon.

2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cookonhigh3hours.


CheesyStuffedGreenPeppersJeanMoore

Pendleton,IN


CookingTime:3-9hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or6-qt.,(largeenoughsothatallpepperssitonthe

bottomofthecooker)

8smallgreenbellpeppers,topsremovedandseeded10-oz.pkg.frozencorn¾lb.99%fat-freegroundturkey¾lb.extra-leangroundbeef8-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosauce½tsp.garlicpowder¼tsp.blackpepper

1cupshreddedlow-fatAmericancheese

½tsp.Worcestershiresauce¼cuponions,chopped3Tbsp.water2Tbsp.ketchup

1.Washpeppersanddrainwell.Combineallingredientsexceptwaterandketchupinmixingbowl.Stirwell.

2.Stuffpeppers⅔fullwithgroundmeatmixture.3.Pourwaterinslowcooker.Arrangepeppersontop.4.Pourketchupoverpeppers.5.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hoursoronlow7-9hours.


Variations:Forazestierflavor,use99%fat-freeItalianturkeysausageinsteadofground

turkey,anduse1cupsalsainsteadoftomatosauce.

Zucchini-VegetablePotEdwinaStoltzfus

Narvon,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:40minutesCookingTime:3-4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

½lb.groundturkey2cupszucchini,diced2ribscelery,chopped¼cupgreenbellpeppers,chopped1largeonion,chopped2largetomatoes,chopped¼cuplong-grainrice,uncooked¾tsp.salt¼tsp.garlicsalt

⅛tsp.nutmeg¼tsp.blackpepper1tsp.Worcestershiresauce

1.Brownturkeyinnonstickskillet.2.Meanwhile,placevegetablesinslowcooker.Topwithriceandground

turkey.3.Sprinkleseasoningsovertop.4.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours.


TurkeySlow-CookerPizzaEvelynL.WardGreeley,CO

AnnVanDorenLadyLake,FL


1Tbsp.oliveoil1½lbs.99%fat-freegroundturkey

¼cuponions,chopped28-oz.jarfat-free,low-sodiumspaghettisauce4½-oz.canslicedmushrooms,drained1-1½tsp.Italianseasoning,accordingtoyourtastepreference12-oz.pkg.

wideeggnoodles,slightlyunder-cooked2cupsfat-free,shreddedmozzarellacheese

2cupslow-fat,low-sodium,shreddedcheddarcheese1.Inalargeskillet,cookturkeyandonionsinoliveoiluntilnolongerpink.Drain.2.Stirinspaghettisauce,mushrooms,andItalianseasoning.3.Sprayslowcookerwithnonfatcookingspray.Spread¼ofmeatsaucein

pot.4.Coverwith⅓ofnoodles.Topwith⅓ofcheeses.5.Repeatlayerstwice.6.Cover.Cookonlow3hours.Donotovercook.


Tip:YoumaycreateyourownItalianseasoningbycombiningequalpartsdried

basil,oregano,rosemary,marjoram,thyme,andsage.Mixwell.Stirinatightlycoveredjarinadryanddarkplace.

Ifarecipecallsforcookednoodles,macaroni,etc.,cookthem

beforeaddingtothecooker.Don’tovercook;instead,cookjusttillslightlytender.

Ifcookedriceiscalledfor,stirinrawricewiththeotheringredients.Add1cupextraliquidpercupofrawrice.Uselonggrainconvertedriceforbestresultsinall-daycooking.

Mrs.DonMartins,Fairbank,IA

TurkeyMacaroniJeanMoore

Pendleton,INJeanneAllen

Rye,CO


1tsp.vegetableoil1½lbs.99%fat-freegroundturkey210¾-oz.canscondensedlow-sodiumtomatosoup,undiluted16-oz.can

corn,drained½cuponions,chopped4-oz.canslicedmushrooms,drained2Tbsp.ketchup1Tbsp.preparedmustard¼tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.garlicpowder2cupsdrymacaroni,cookedanddrained

1.Heatoilinmediumskillet.Brownturkey.Drain.2.Combineallingredientsexceptmacaroniinslowcooker.Stirtoblend.

Cover.3.Cookonhigh3-4hoursoronlow4-6hours.Stirincookedanddrained

macaroni15minutesbeforeserving.


SausagePastaRoseHankins

Stevensville,MD


1lb.turkeysausage,cutin1"chunks1cupgreenand/orredbellpeppers,chopped1cupcelery,chopped1cupredonions,chopped1cupgreenzucchini,chopped8-oz.cantomatopaste

2cupswater

14-oz.cantomatoes,chopped¼cupcookingwine1Tbsp.Italianseasoning

1lb.cookedpasta

1.Combineallingredientsexceptpastainslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.3.Addpasta10minutesbeforeserving.


Tip:Ifdietsallow,enjoythisservedwithathicksliceofItalianbreadforeach

person.Sprinklewitholiveoilandgarlic.Broil1-2minutes.

NowThat’sLasagnaShirleyUnternahrer

Wayland,IA

Makes12servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:3¾hoursIdealslowcookersize:6-qt.

1lb.turkeysausage1smallonion,chopped1smallbellpepper,chopped1qt.low-sodiumtomatojuice,divided

15lasagnanoodles,uncooked,divided12oz.fat-freecottagecheese,divided

3cupsgratedfat-freemozzarellacheese

28-oz.jarlow-sodium,low-fatspaghettisauceofyourchoice,divided

1.Brownsausageinskillet.Drainoffhalfthedrippings.2.Addchoppedonionsandpepperstoskillet.Sauté3minutesindrippings

withmeat.3.Pour1cuptomatojuiceintoslowcookerasfirstlayer.4.Addalayerof5uncookedlasagnanoodles.Breaktofitinsidecurvededges

ofslowcooker.5.Spreadwithhalfofcottagecheeseasnextlayer.6.Spoonhalfofmeat/veggiemixovercottagecheese.7.Sprinklewith1cupmozzarellacheese8.Spoonhalfofspaghettisauceovergratedcheese.9.Addanotherlayerof5lasagnanoodles.10.Addremainingcottagecheese,followedbyalayerofremainingmeatand

onions.11.Addremaining5noodles.12.Topwithremainingspaghettisauceandhalfofremainingmozzarella

cheese.13.Pourrestoftomatojuiceslowlyaroundedgeofcookeranditsingredients.14.Cover.Cookonhigh3½hours.15.Removelidandtopwithremainingmozzarellacheese.Cookanother15

minutes.16.AllowLasagnatorest15-20minutesbeforeserving.



RedRiceNadineL.Martinitz

Salina,KS

Makes6-8servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime2-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

5slicesturkeybacon

1largeonion,chopped216-oz.canssodium-freedicedtomatoes

1cupuncookedlong-grainrice

1cuplow-fatturkeyham,finelychopped¼tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1½tsp.garlicpowder,optional2tsp.driedparsleyflakes1tsp.driedoregano1Tbsp.hotsauce,optional

1.Sautéturkeybaconinskillet.Removeandcutup.2.Cookonionindrippingsuntiltransparent.3.Combinebacon,onions,tomatoes,rice,turkeyham,andseasoningsinslow

cooker.

4.Coverandcookonlow4-6hoursoronhigh2-3hours.


NoodlelessLasagnaNanciKeatley

Salem,OR


1½lbs.fat-freegroundturkey1½cupsmeat-free,low-sodiumspaghettisauce8ozs.slicedmushrooms1½cupsfat-freericottacheese1egg,beaten1cupgratedmozzarellacheese(partskim),divided1½tsp.Italianseasoning

10slicesturkeypepperoni

1.Browngroundturkeyinanonstickskillet.

2.Addspaghettisauceandmushroomsandmixwithmeat.3.Pourhalfofturkeymixtureintoslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcooking

spray.4.Inasmallbowl,mixtogetherthericottacheese,egg,¼cupofmozzarella,

andtheItalianseasoning.Beatwellwithafork.5.Layhalfofpepperonislicesontopofturkeymixture.6.Spreadhalfofcheesemixtureoverpepperoni.7.Repeatlayers,finishingbysprinklingtheremainingmozzarellaontop.8.Cover.Cookonlow4-4½hours.


Variation:Ifyouarenotconcernedaboutincreasingyoursodiumintake,youcouldadd

½tsp.saltandanadditionalcupofspaghettisaucetoStep2.

FrequentlyAskedQuestionsaboutSlow-CookerCookingQ.Isbrowningthemeatnecessary,eveniftherecipecallsforit?

A.No,it’snotessential.Youcanskipthisstepifyou’reshortontime.Butifyouhavetime,doingsohassomebenefits:1.)Yougetgreaterdepthofflavor;2.)Ifyou’rebrowninggroundbeeforsausage,youcandrainoffthe

drippingsbeforeaddingthemeattoyourslowcooker.Thatmeansyoudon’thavethatextrafatcontentinyourfinisheddish.

BeefMainDishes

SwissSteakwithCarrotsandTomatoesBeckyHarderMonument,CO


2-lb.leanbeefroundsteak,cut1"thick¼cupflour1tsp.salt1ribcelery,chopped2carrots,paredandchopped¼cuponions,chopped½tsp.Worcestershiresauce

2cupswholetomatoes

½-1cuplow-sodiumtomatojuice½cupgrated,low-fat,low-sodiumAmericancheese,optional

1.Cutsteakintosixservingpieces.Dredgeinflourmixedwithsalt.Placeinslowcooker.

2.AddchoppedvegetablesandWorcestershiresauce.3.Pourtomatoesovermeatandvegetables.4.Cover.Cookonlow5-7hours.5.Justbeforeservingsprinklewithgratedcheese,ifdesired.


Aslowcookerisperfectforlesstendermeatssuchasaroundsteak.Becausethemeatiscookedinliquidforhours,itturnsouttenderandjuicy.

CarolynBaer,Conrath,WIBarbaraSparks,GlenBurnie,MD

SwissSteakwithOnion,Peppers,andTomatoesNadineMartinitz

Salina,KSHazelL.Propst

Oxford,PA


3-lb.leanroundsteak⅓cupflour2tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper2Tbsp.vegetableoil1largeonion,ormore,sliced1largebellpepper,ormore,sliced14½-oz.can

low-sodiumstewedtomatoes,or3-4freshtomatoes,choppedwater

1.Cutmeatinto10pieces.Poundbothsides.Mixtogetherflour,salt,andpepper.Dredgeeachpieceofmeatonbothsidesinflavoredflour.

2.Sautémeatinoilovermediumheatontopofstove,untilbrowned.Transfertoslowcooker.

3.Brownonionandpepperinpandrippings.Addtomatoesandbringtoboil.Stirpandrippingsloose.Pouroversteak.Addwatertocompletelycoversteak.


——PERSERVING——•190calories(60caloriesfromfat)•7gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)•70mgcholesterol•510mgsodium•7gtotalcarbohydrate(1gfiber,3gsugar)•23gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium

•20%DViron

Variations:Toaddsomeflavor,stiryourfavoritedriedherbsintoStep3.Oraddfresh

herbsjustbeforeserving.

Three-PepperSteakReneeHankins

Narvon,PA

Makes14servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:5-8hoursIdealslowcookersize:4-or5-qt.

4bellpeppers—onered,oneorange,oneyellow,andonegreen(oranycombinationofcolors),eachcutinto¼"-thickslices2garliccloves,sliced

2largeonions,sliced1tsp.groundcumin½tsp.driedoregano

1bayleaf

3-lb.beefflanksteak,cutin¼-½"-thickslicesacrossthegrainsalttotaste214½-oz.canslow-sodiumdicedtomatoesinjuicejalapeñochilies,sliced,

optional

1.Placeslicedbellpeppers,garlic,onions,cumin,oregano,andbayleafinslowcooker.Stirgentlytomix.

2.Putsteakslicesontopofvegetablemixture.Seasonwithsalt.3.Spoontomatoeswithjuiceovertop.Sprinklewithjalapeñopepperslicesif

youwish.Donotstir.4.Cover.Cookonlow5-8hours,dependingonyourslowcooker.Checkafter

5hourstoseeifmeatistender.Ifnot,continuecookinguntiltenderbutnotdry.


FruitedFlankSteakJeanButzerBatavia,NY


1lb.flanksteak¼tsp.saltdashofblackpepper30-oz.canfruitcocktailinlightsyrup1Tbsp.vegetableoil1Tbsp.lemonjuice¼cuplow-sodiumteriyakisauce1tsp.redwinevinegar1clovegarlic,minced

1.Placeflanksteakinslowcooker.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.2.Drainfruitcocktail,saving¼cupsyrup.3.Combine¼cupsyrupwithremainingingredients,exceptfruit.4.Poursyrupmixturesoversteak.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.

6.Adddrainedfruitduringlast10minutesofcookingtime.7.Cutmeatintothinslicesacrossthegraintoserve.


Chianti-BraisedShortRibsVeronicaSaboShelton,CT

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:30-40minutesCookingTime:6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

8meatybeefshortribsonbone(4-5lbs.)

salttotastepeppertotaste1Tbsp.vegetableoil1onion,finelychopped

2cupsChiantiwine

2tomatoes,seededandchopped1tsp.tomatopastesalttotastepeppertotaste

1.Seasonribswithsaltandpepper.2.Addvegetableoiltolargeskillet.Brownhalftheribs7-10minutes,turning

tobrownallsides.Drainandremovetoslowcooker.3.Repeatbrowningwithsecondhalfofribs.Drainandtransfertoslow

cooker.4.Pouroffallbutonetablespoondrippingsfromskillet.5.Sautéonioninskillet,scrapingupanybrownedbits,untilslightlysoftened,

about4minutes.6.Addwineandtomatoestoskillet.Bringtoaboil.7.Carefullypourhotmixtureintoslowcooker.8.Cover.Cookonlow6hours,oruntilribsaretender.9.Transferribstoservingplateandcovertokeepwarm.10.Straincookingliquidfromslowcookerintoameasuringcup.11.Skimoffasmuchfataspossible.12.Pourremainingjuiceintoskilletusedtobrownribs.Boilsauceuntil

reducedtoonecup.13.Stirintomatopasteuntilsmooth.14.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.15.Servesauceoverribsorontheside.

——PERSERVING——•250calories(110caloriesfromfat)•13gtotalfat(4.5gsaturated,0.5gtrans)•55mgcholesterol


Slow-CookedCoffeeBeefRoastMrs.CarolynBaer

Conrath,WI


1½lbs.bonelessbeefsirlointiproast,cutinhalf2tsp.canolaoil1½cupsslicedfreshmushrooms½cupslicedgreenonions2garliccloves,minced1½cupsbrewedcoffee1tsp.liquidsmoke,optional½tsp.salt½tsp.chilipowder¼tsp.blackpepper¼cupcornstarch½cupcoldwater

1.Inalargenonstickskillet,brownroastovermedium-highheatonallsidesinoil.Transferroasttoslowcooker.

2.Inthesameskillet,sautémushrooms,onions,andgarlicuntiltender.3.Stircoffee,liquidsmokeifdesired,salt,chilipowder,andpepperinto

vegetables.Pouroverroast.4.Cookonlow5-6hoursoruntilmeatistender.

5.Removeroastandkeepwarm.6.Pourcookingjuicesintoa2-cupmeasuringcup;skimfat.7.Combinecornstarchandwaterinskilletuntilsmooth.Graduallystirin2

cupscookingjuices.8.Bringtoaboil;cookandstirfor2minutesoruntilthickened.Servewith

slicedbeef.


Browningmeatinanotherpanmeansanextrastep,butitaddsalottoarecipe’sappearanceandflavor.

MaryPuskar,ForestHill,MD

MachacaBeefJeanneAllen

Rye,CO


1½-lb.leanbeefroast1largeonion,sliced4-oz.canchoppedgreenchilies

2low-sodiumbeefbouilloncubes

1½tsp.drymustard½tsp.garlicpowder¾tsp.seasoningsalt½tsp.blackpepper

1cuplow-sodiumsalsa

1.Combineallingredientsexceptsalsainslowcooker.Addjustenoughwatertocover.

2.Covercookerandcookonlow5-6hours,oruntilbeefistender.Drainandreserveliquid.

3.Shredbeefusingtwoforkstopullitapart.4.Combinebeef,salsa,andenoughofthereservedliquidtomakeyourdesired

consistency.5.Useyourfillingforburritos,chalupas,quesadillas,ortacos.


Note:AfterlivinginNewMexicoforthepast30years,IgethomesickforNew

MexicancuisinenowthatIliveinColorado.IkeepmemoriesofNewMexicoalivebycookingfoodsthatremindmeofhome.

SpicyBeefRoastKarenCenevivaSeymouor,CT

Makes10servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:3-8hoursIdealslowcookersize:4-or5-qt.

3-lb.eyeofroundroast,trimmedoffat1-2Tbsp.crackedblackpeppercorns2clovesgarlic,minced3Tbsp.balsamicvinegar¼cupreduced-sodiumsoysauce2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2tsp.drymustard

1.Rubcrackedpepperandgarlicontoroast.Putroastinslowcooker.2.Makeseveralshallowslitsintopofmeat.3.Inasmallbowl,combineremainingingredients.Spoonovermeat.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oronhigh3-4hours,justuntilmeatis

tenderbutnotdry.



Note:OncewhenIhadmadethisroastforfriends,mysonsaid—infrontofallthe

guests—“Mom,youalwayscooksowellandyouhaveasmilewhileyou’redoingit.”That’sthekindofcommentyoudon’tforget.Andthisroastisthatgood!

OldWorldSauerbratenC.J.SlagleRoann,IN

AngelineLangGreeley,CO

Makes12servingsPrep.Time:10minutesMarinatingTime:24-36hoursCookingTime:6¼-8¼Idealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

4-lb.leanbeefrumproast1cupwater

1cupvinegar

1lemon,slicedbutunpeeled

10wholecloves

1largeonion,sliced4bayleaves

5wholepeppercorns

2Tbsp.salt2Tbsp.sugar12low-fatgingersnaps,crumbled

1.Placemeatindeepceramicorglassbowl.2.Combinewater,vinegar,lemon,cloves,onion,bayleaves,peppercorns,salt,

andsugar.Pourovermeat.Coverandrefrigerate24-36hours.Turnmeatseveraltimeswhilemarinating.

3.Placebeefinslowcooker.Pour1cupmarinadeovermeat.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.Removemeat.5.Strainmeatjuicesandreturntopot.Turntohigh.Stiringingersnaps.

Coverandcookonhigh10-14minutes.6.Allowmeattorestfor15minutes.Slice.Thenpourfinishedsauceovermeat

toserve.


PlumRoastShirleyUnternahrer

Wayland,IA

Makes9servings

Prep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslowcookersize:6-qt.

3-lb.eyeofroundbeefroast,trimmedoffat12-oz.cancola½tsp.salt1largeonion,sliced1ribcelery,sliced

1wholeclovegarlic

2cupsfreshplums,cutup

1.Layerfirstsixingredientsintoslowcookerinorder.2.Cover.Cookonhigh6-8hours,orjustuntilroastistenderbutnotdry.3.Addplumsforlasthourofcooking.Cover.


Formoreflavorfulgravy,firstbrownthemeatinaskillet.Scrapeallbrownedbitsfromthebottomoftheskilletandaddtotheslowcookeralongwiththemeat.

CarolynBaer,Conrath,WI

PepsiPotRoastMrs.DonMartins

Fairbank,IA


3-lb.potroast210¾-oz.cansfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsoup

1envelopedryonionsoupmix

216-oz.bottlesdietcola

1.Placemeatinslowcooker.2.Inlargebowlmixtogethermushroomsoup,dryonionsoupmix,andcola.

Pouroverroastincooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.

——PERSERVING——•170calories(60caloriesfromfat)•7gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0.5gtrans)•70mgcholesterol•430mgsodium•4gtotalcarbohydrate(0gfiber,0gsugar)•23gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•15%DViron

RootVegetablesandPotRoastRosemarieFitzgerald

Gibsonia,PA

Makes8-10servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:6¼-8¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

2beefbouilloncubes

¼cupboilingwater14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedorstewedtomatoes1cupdryredwineor

burgundy1.8-oz.boxdryleeksoupmix1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce4clovesgarlic,crushedorsliced1tsp.driedrosemary1tsp.driedthyme1tsp.driedmarjoram3-lb.leanbonelessbeefpotroast,rolledandtied2½cupsslicedcarrots½cupparsnips,peeled,halvedcrosswise4Tbsp.flour⅓cupcoldwater

1.Dissolvebouilloncubesinboilingwater.Pourintoslowcooker.2.Stirintomatoes,wine,drysoupmix,Worcestershiresauce,garlic,and

herbs.3.Addmeat.Rollinliquidtocoat.4.Putvegetablesaroundmeat.5.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursorjustuntilmeatandvegetablesaretender,

butnotdryormushy.6.Removemeattoplate.Covertokeepwarm.Turnslowcookertohigh.7.Whiskflourinto⅓cupcoldwater.Stirintoliquidincookerandcook,

covered,for10minutes.

8.Servemeatslicedwithvegetablesonthesideandgravy.


Variation:Youcouldadd5redorwhitepotatoes,quartered,toStep4.

ItalianPotRoastBettyChalkerDalhart,TX

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:2-3½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

1-lb.bonelessroundroast1medium-sizedonion,sliced¼tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper28-oz.cansno-salt-addedtomatosauce.7oz.pkg.dryItaliansaladdressingmix

1.Sliceroastinquartersforevencookingandtodistributetheflavorsbetter.Placeinslowcooker.

2.Coverwithslicedonions.3.Insmallbowl,stirtogetherremainingingredientsandpourovermeatand

onions.4.Cookonhigh2hours,oronhigh30minutesandthenlow3hours,oruntil

meatistender.5.Shredmeatandserveinsauceoverriceormashedpotatoes.


DilledPotRoastKathrynYoder

Minot,ND


2¾-lb.beefpotroast1tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2tsp.drieddillweed,divided¼cupwater2Tbsp.winevinegar4Tbsp.flour

½cupwater

2cupsfat-freesourcream

1.Sprinklebothsidesofbeefwithsalt,pepper,and1tsp.dillweed.Placeinslowcooker.

2.Add¼cupwaterandvinegar.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.4.Removemeatfrompot.Turncookertohigh.5.Stirflourinto½cupwater.Stirintomeatdrippings.6.Stirinadditional1tsp.dillweedifyouwish.7.Cover.Cookonhigh5minutes.8.Stirinsourcream.9.Cover.Cookonhighanother5minutes.10.Slicebeefandservewithsourcreamsauce.


AutumnBrisketKarenCenevivaSeymour,CT


3-lb.bonelessbeefbrisketpeppertotaste1½-lb.headcabbage,cutintowedges1½lbs.sweetpotatoes,cutinto1"pieces1largeonion,cutinwedgespeppertotaste2mediumGrannySmithapples,coredandeachcutinto8wedges210¾-oz.

canslow-sodium,low-fatcreamofcelerysoup

1cupwater

2tsp.carawayseeds,optional

1.Placebrisketinslowcooker.2.Shakepepperovermeattotaste.3.Topwithcabbage,sweetpotatoes,andonion.4.Seasontotastewithpepper.5.Placeapplewedgesovervegetables.6.Inamediumbowlcombinesoup,water,andcarawayseedsifyouwish.7.Spoonmixtureoverbrisketandvegetables.8.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oronlow6-8hours,oruntilbrisketand

vegetablesarefork-tender,butnotdryormushy.


SpicedPotRoastJanieSteeleMoore,OK


1Tbsp.oliveoil2-lb.bonelessbeeftoproundroast

2cupsapplejuice

16-oz.cantomatosauce2smallonions,chopped3Tbsp.whitevinegar1Tbsp.salt¾tsp.groundginger,or1Tbsp.freshgingerroot,minced2-3tsp.ground

cinnamon¼cupcornstarch

1cupwater

1.Brownroastinoliveoilonallsidesinaskillet.Thenplaceinslowcooker.2.Combinejuice,tomatosauce,onions,vinegar,salt,ginger,andcinnamon.

Pouroverroast.3.Cookonhigh2-3hours.4.Mixcornstarchandwateruntilsmooth.Removeroastfromcookerand

keepwarmonaplatter.Stircornstarchwaterintojuicesincooker.5.Returnroasttocookerandcontinuecooking1houronhigh,oruntilmeat

isdoneandgravythickens.

——PERSERVING——•150calories(45caloriesfromfat)•5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•50mgcholesterol•640mgsodium•9gtotalcarbohydrate(lessthan1gfiber,5gsugar)•17gProtein•6%DVvitaminA•4%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•15%DViron

Variation:Thisrecipealsoworkswellwithaporkroast.

SmokedBeefBrisketJoyMartin

Myerstown,PA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:4-5hoursIdealslowcookersize:3-to4-qt.

2½lbs.beefbrisket1Tbsp.liquidsmoke½tsp.salt½tsp.pepper

2cupschoppedonion

1½lbs.redpotatoes,cutinquarters½cupketchup2tsp.preparedDijonmustard½tsp.celeryseed

1.Cutbrisketinhalf.Rubbothpieceswithliquidsmoke,salt,andpepper.2.Placebriskethalvesinslowcooker.Topwithonionandpotatoes.3.Inasmallbowl,combineketchup,mustard,andceleryseed.Spreadover

meat.4.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours,oruntilmeatistenderbutnotdry.5.Removebrisketandkeepwarm.6.Transfercookingjuicestoablender.Coverandprocessuntilsmooth.

(Coverlidofblenderwiththicktowelandholditontightlywhileusing.)Servejuiceswithbrisket.

——PERSERVING——•270calories(60caloriesfromfat)•6gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)

•60mgcholesterol•400mgsodium•20gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,5gsugar)•31gprotein•2%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•4%DVcalcium•20%DViron

WineTenderRoastRoseHankins

Stevensville,MD


3-lb.eyeofroundbeefroast

3cupsthinlyslicedonions

1½cupschoppedapples,peeledorunpeeled3clovesgarlic,chopped

1cupredwine

saltandpepper

1.Putroastinslowcooker.Layeronions,apples,andgarlicontopofroast.2.Carefullypourwineoverroastwithoutdisturbingitstoppings.3.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilmeatistenderbutnotdry.


Low-FatSlow-CookerRoastCharlotteShaffer

EastEarl,PA


3-lb.bonelessbeefroast4carrots,cutinto2"pieces4potatoes,cutintoquarters2onions,quartered1cupfat-free,low-sodiumbeefbroth1tsp.garlicpowder½tsp.Mrs.Dashseasoning½tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper

1.Placeroastinslowcooker.2.Addcarrotsaroundedges,pushingthemdownsotheyreachthebottomof

thecooker.3.Addpotatoesandonions.

4.Mixtogetherbrothandseasoningsandpouroverroast.5.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoronhigh3-4hours.

——PERSERVING——•260calories(60caloriesfromfat)•7totalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)•80mgcholesterol•180mgsodium•20gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,4gsugar)•30gprotein•80%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•20%DViron

Tips:1.Youmaybrowntheroastinanonstickskilletonallsidesbeforeplacingin

cookerforaddedflavor.2.Ifyouwantgravy,andifyourdietallows,addasecondcupoffat-freebeef

brothtoStep4.Removeroastfromcookeratendofcookingtimeandkeepwarmonaplatter.Turncookertohighuntilcookingjuicescometoaboil.Meanwhile,mix¼cupflourinto½cupcoldwateruntilsmooth.Whencookingjuicesboil,stirinflourwater,stirringconstantlyuntilsmoothandthickened.Servewithslicedbeef.

All-DayRoastMoreenWeaver

Bath,NY


4carrots,cutin1"chunks5mediumpotatoes,cutin1"chunks1lb.frozen,orfresh,greenbeans1largeonion,cutinwedges1½cupswater3-lb.eyeofroundbeefroast2clovesgarlic,mincedsalttotastepeppertotaste10¾-oz.canlow-fat,low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsoup2Tbsp.

Worcestershiresauce1pkg.low-sodiumdryonionsoupmix,beeformushroomflavor1.Place

vegetablesandwaterintoslowcooker.2.Placebeefroastontopofvegetables.3.Sprinklegarlicovermeat,followedbysaltandpeppertotaste.4.Spooncreamofmushroomsoupoverseasonedmeat.5.GentlypourWorcestershiresauceoversoup.6.Sprinklewithdryonionsoupmix.7.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours.8.Resettemperaturetolow.Continuecooking2-3morehours,oruntil

vegetablesandmeatarefork-tenderbutnotdryormushy.


SucculentSteak

BettyB.DennisonGroveCity,PA


1½lbs.roundsteak,cut½"-¾"thick¼cupflour½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.paprika2onions,sliced4-oz.canslicedmushrooms,drained½cupfat-free,low-sodiumbeefbroth2tsp.Worcestershiresauce2Tbsp.flour3Tbsp.water

1.Mixtogether¼cupflour,salt,pepper,andpaprika.2.Cutsteakinto6pieces.Dredgemeatinseasonedflouruntillightlycoated.3.Layerhalfofonions,halfofsteak,andhalfofmushroomsintoslowcooker.

Repeat.4.CombinebeefbrothandWorcestershiresauce.Pourovermixtureinslow

cooker.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.6.Removesteaktoservingplatterandkeepwarm.Mixtogether2Tbsp.flour

andwater.Stirintojuicesincookerandcookonhighuntilthickened,about10minutes.Pouroversteakandserve.



Roastingbagsworkwellintheslowcooker.Simplyfillwithmeatandvegetablesandcookasdirectedinslowcookerrecipes.Followmanufacturer’sdirectionsforfillingandsealingbags.

CharlotteShaffer,EastEarl,PA

HungarianGoulashElainePatton

WestMiddletown,PA


2lbs.roundsteak,cutinto¾"cubes1cuponions,chopped1clovegarlic,pressed2Tbsp.flour½tsp.salt½tsp.pepper1tsp.paprika¼tsp.driedthyme,crushed

1bayleaf

14½-oz.canlow-sodiumstewedordicedtomatoes


1.Placesteakcubes,onionsandgarlicinslowcooker.2.Stirinflourandmixtocoatsteakcubesandvegetables.3.Addsalt,pepper,paprika,thyme,bayleaf,andtomatoes.Stirwell.4.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilmeatistenderbutnotdry.5.Addsourcream30minutesbeforeendofcookingtime.Stirinthoroughly.6.Serveslowcookercontentsovercookednoodlesorbrownrice.

——PERSERVING——•210calories(40caloriesfromfat)•4.5gtotalfat(1.5saturated,0gtrans)•70mgcholesterol•300mgsodium•14gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,3gsugar)•28gprotein•10%DVvitaminA•15%DVvitaminC•8%DVcalcium•20%DViron

BeefBurgundyJoyceKaut

Rochester,NY


2slicesleanturkeybacon,cutinsquares2lbs.leansirlointip,orround,steak,cubed¼cupflour

1tsp.salt½tsp.seasoningsalt¼tsp.driedmarjoram½tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.blackpepper1garlicclove,minced1low-sodiumbeefbouilloncube,crushed

1cupburgundywine

¼lb.freshmushrooms,sliced2Tbsp.cornstarch2Tbsp.coldwater

1.Cookbaconinnonstickskilletuntilbrowned.Removebacon,reservingdrippings.

2.Coatbeefwithflourandbrownonallsidesinbacondrippings.3.Combinesteak,bacondrippings,bacon,seasonings,garlic,bouillon,and

wineinslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.5.Addmushrooms.6.Dissolvecornstarchinwater.Addtoslowcooker.7.Cover.Cookonhigh15minutes.8.Serveovernoodles.


Variation:Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoincreasethesaltto1½tsp.orthe

seasoningsaltto1tsp.

CornedBeefElaineVigodaRochester,NY


3largecarrots,cutintochunks

1cupchoppedcelery

1tsp.salt*½tsp.blackpepper*

1cupwater

4-lb.cornedbeef

1largeonion,cutintopieces4potatoes,peeledandchunkedhalfasmallheadofcabbage,cutinwedges

1.Placecarrots,celery,seasonings,andwaterinslowcooker.2.Addbeef.Coverwithonions.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hoursoronhigh2-3hours.(Ifyourschedule

allows,thisdishhasespeciallygoodtasteandtextureifyoubeginitonhighfor1hour,andthenturnittolowfor4-5hours,beforegoingontoStep4.)4.Liftcornedbeefoutofcookerandaddpotatoes,pushingthemtobottomofslowcooker.Returnbeeftocooker.

5.Cover.Cookonlow1hour.6.Liftcornedbeefoutofcookerandaddcabbage,pushingthewedgesdown

intothebroth.Returnbeeftocooker.7.Cover.Cookonlow1morehour.8.Removecornedbeef.Coolandsliceonthediagonal.Servesurroundedby

vegetables.


*Ifthecornedbeefthatyoubuyincludesaspicepacket,useeitheritorthesaltandpeppercalledforinthisrecipe.Donotuseboth.(Thenutritionalanalysisforthisrecipewasbasedonthe1tsp.saltand½tsp.blackpepperspecifiedhere,andnotonaspicepacket.)Tip:

Horseradishisatastycondimenttoservealongsidethisdish.

Makesureyoucutpotatoessmallenoughsotheycookthoroughly.TrudyKutter,Corfu,NY

CCRoast(Company’sComing)AnneTownsendAlbuquerque,NM


3-lb.bonelesspotroast2Tbsp.flour1Tbsp.preparedmustard1Tbsp.chilisauce1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce1tsp.redcidervinegar1tsp.sugar4potatoes,sliced2onions,sliced

1.Placepotroastinslowcooker.2.Makeapastewiththeflour,mustard,chilisauce,Worcestershiresauce,

vinegar,andsugar.Spreadoverroast.3.Topwithpotatoesandthentheonions.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.



BeefRoastwithMushroomBarleySueHamilton

Minooka,IL


1cupdrypearlbarley(notquick-cook)½cuponion,diced6½-oz.canmushrooms,undrained1tsp.garlic,minced1tsp.Italianseasoning¼tsp.blackpepper2-lb.eyeofroundbeefroast1¾cupslow-sodium,fat-freebeefbroth

1.Putbarley,onion,mushroomswithliquid,andgarlicinslowcooker.2.Sprinkleseasoningandpepperovertop.3.Addroast.Pourbrothoverall.4.Cover.Cook4-5hoursonlow,oruntilmeatisfork-tenderandbarleyisalso

tender.



Tip:Servewithmashedpotatoes.They’llbenefitfromthedeliciousbrothinthis

dish.

EasyCompanyBeefJoyceB.SuiterGarysburg,NC


3lbs.leanstewingbeef,cubed10¾-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsoup7-oz.jar

mushrooms,undrained½cupredwine


1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.3.Serveovernoodles,rice,orpasta.


•4.5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•45mgcholesterol•370mgsodium•4gtotalcarbohydrate(0gfiber,0gsugar)•16gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•10%DViron

BeefStroganoffGloriaJulienGladstone,MI


1½lbs.leanbeefstewingmeat,trimmedoffat1onion,chopped1clovegarlic,minced1tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1lb.freshmushrooms10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup1cupwater


1.Combineallingredientsexceptsourcreaminslowcooker.2.Cookonlow3-4hours.3.Stirinsourcream.4.Cookonhighforafewminutestoheatsourcream.


•240calories(70caloriesfromfat)•7gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0.5gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•800mgsodium•15gtotalcarbohydrate(1gfiber,6gsugar)•27gprotein•6%DVvitaminA•2%DVvitaminC•8%DVcalcium•20%DViron

Tip:Thissaucydishworkswellservedoverno-yolknoodles.


Slow-CookerStroganoffEvelynPage

RapidCity,SD


1½-lb.roundsteak,trimmedoffat¼cupflour½tsp.blackpepper½tsp.salt1tsp.garlic,minced

1smallonion,chopped1Tbsp.low-sodiumsoysauce

1beefbouilloncube

10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup

1cupwater

8-oz.pkg.fat-freecreamcheese,cubed

1.Cutsteakintostrips1"longand½"wide.2.Mixwithflour,pepper,salt,andgarlic.3.Combinewithonion,soysauce,bouillon,soup,andwaterinslowcooker.4.Cookonlow3-4hours,stirringoccasionally.5.Addcreamcheesecubesduringlast30minutesofcooking.6.Serveovercookedwidenoodles.


Milkproductssuchascream,milk,andsourcreamcancurdleandseparatewhencookedforalongperiod.Addthemduringthelast10

minutesifcookingonHigh,orduringthelast20-30minutesifcookingonLow.

Mrs.J.E.Barthold,Bethlehem,PAMarilynYoder,Archbold,OH

TuscanBeefStewKarenCenevivaSeymour,CT


10½-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosoup10½-oz.canlow-sodium,fat-freebeefbroth½cupwater1tsp.dryItalianseasoning½tsp.garlicpowder14½-oz.canlow-sodiumItaliandicedtomatoes3largecarrots(¾lb.),cutinto1"pieces2lbs.stewingbeef,cutinto1"cubes215½-oz.canswhitekidney(cannellini)beans,rinsedanddrained1.Mixall

ingredients,exceptbeans,inslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh3hours,oronlow4-5hours,oruntilvegetablesand

beefaretender.3.Stirinbeans.Cover.Cookonhighforfinal10minutesofcookingtime.

——PERSERVING——•330calories(70caloriesfromfat)•7gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•65mgcholesterol•350mgsodium•31gtotalcarbohydrate(7gfiber,6gsugar)


VealHawaiianDorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TN


1½lbs.bonelessvealshoulder,trimmedofallfatandcutinto1"cubes

1cupwater

¼cupsherry2Tbsp.low-sodiumsoysauce1tsp.groundginger1tsp.artificialsweetener

1.Lightlybrownvealinanonstickskillet.2.Combineremainingingredientsinslowcooker.Stirinveal.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.



Variation:Youmaysubstituteporkshoulderfortheveal.Thisistastyservedoverrice.

SturdySauerkrautDinnerGloriaJulienGladstone,MI


1lb.beefstewingmeat,trimmedoffat1lb.porkroast,cubedandtrimmedoffat210¾-oz.cans98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup


27-oz.cansauerkraut

2cupsskimmilk

12-oz.pkg.kluski(orextra-sturdy)noodles1.Combineallingredientsexceptnoodlesinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-5hours.3.Adduncookednoodles2hoursbeforeserving,orcooknoodlesfully,drain,

andstirintoDinner15minutesbeforeserving.


HamburgerCabbageDonnaLantgenRapidCity,SD


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1medium-sizedheadcabbage,cutinbite-sizedpieces,orshredded,whichever

youprefer1smallonion,diced1tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper

1cupketchup

1.Brownbeefinnonstickskillet.2.Placehalfthecutcabbageinthecooker.Topwithhalftheonions.3.Placebeefovervegetablesandsprinklewithhalftheseasonings.

4.Topwithremainingcabbage,onions,andseasonings.5.Spreadketchupoverall.6.Cookonlow4-5hours,oruntilvegetablesaredonetoyourliking.


Slow-CookedCabbageRollsRebeccaMeyerkorth

Wamego,KS


largeheadofcabbage¼cupEggBeaters8-oz.cantomatosauce¾cupminuterice,uncooked½cupgreenbellpepper,chopped½cup(approx.15)crushedlowsodium,low-fatcrackers1envelopelow-

sodiumdryonionsoupmix1½lbs.95%fat-freegroundbeef46-oz.canlow-sodiumvegetablejuice½cupreducedfatgratedParmesancheese,optional

1.Cookwholeheadofcabbageinboilingwaterjustuntilouterleavesbegintoloosen.Pulloff16largeleaves.Drainwell.(Useremainingleavesforanothermeal.)2.Cutoutthickveinsfrombottomsofreservedleaves.

3.CombineEggBeaters,tomatosauce,rice,greenpepper,crackercrumbs,anddrysoupmixinabowl.

4.Crumblebeefovermixtureandmixwell.5.Placeapproximately¼cupofmixtureoneachcabbageleaf.6.Foldinsides,beginningfromcutend.7.Rollupcompletelytoenclosemeat.8.Secureeachrollwithatoothpick.9.Placecabbagerollsin3-or4-quartslowcooker.10.Pourvegetablejuiceoverrolls.11.Coverandcookonlow4-6hours,oruntilriceisfullycooked,orfilling

reaches160°.12.Justbeforeserving,sprinkleeachrollwithcheeseifyouwish.

——PERSERVING——•280calories(50caloriesfromfat)•6totalfat(2.5saturated,0trans)•55cholesterol•630mgsodium•33gtotalcarbohydrate(6gfiber,13gsugar)•23gprotein•60%DVvitaminA•190%DVvitaminC•15%DVcalcium•25%DViron

StuffedCabbageMiriamNolt

NewHolland,PA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:4-6hours


4cupswater

12largecabbageleaves,cutfromheadatbaseandwashed1lb.leangroundbeeforlamb½cuprice,cooked

½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.nutmeg¼tsp.cinnamon6-oz.cantomatopaste¾cupwater

1.Boil4cupswaterinsaucepan.Turnoffheat.Soakcabbageleavesinwaterfor5minutes.Remove.Drain.Cool.

2.Combinegroundbeef,rice,salt,pepper,thyme,nutmeg,andcinnamon.3.Place2Tbsp.ofmixtureoneachcabbageleaf.Rollfirmly.Stackinslow

cooker.4.Combinetomatopasteand¾cupwater.Pouroverstuffedcabbage.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.


CasseroleforSkinniesBettyMoore

Plano,IL


1smallheadcabbage,chopped2largeonions,diced6-8ribscelery,chopped1½-2lbs.extra-leangroundbeef215-oz.canslow-sodiumstewedtomatoes214½-oz.cansgreenbeans,drained1tsp.driedbasil1tsp.driedoregano½tsp.driedthyme3-4cupswater

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilmeatisfullycooked.


Variations:1.Youmaysubstitute1½-2lbs.leanstewingmeatinsteadofgroundchuck.

2.Youmayalsosubstitute1½-2lbs.groundturkeyinsteadofgroundbeef.

Hamburger,Cabbage&PotatoDinnerBeckyFreyLebanon,PA


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef6mediumpotatoes,quartered1medium-sizedheadofcabbage,cutinchunks¾tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper

2cupswater

1.Browngroundbeefinnonstickskillet.2.Layerinslowcookerpotatoes,cabbage,andhamburger.Sprinkleseasonings

overeachlayer.3.Pourwaterovertop.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoruntilvegetablesaretender.



Beef-VegetableCasseroleEdwinaStoltzfus

Narvon,PA


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef,orturkey1medium-sizedonion,chopped½cupcelery,chopped4cupscabbage,chopped2½cupscannedstewedtomatoes,slightlymashed1Tbsp.flour1tsp.salt1Tbsp.sugar¼-½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtoyourtastepreference1.Sautémeat,onion,

andceleryinnonstickskilletuntilmeatisbrowned.2.Pourintoslowcooker.3.Topwithlayersofcabbage,tomatoes,flour,salt,sugar,andpepper.4.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours.


MexicaliRoundSteakMarciaS.MyerManheim,PA


1½lbs.roundsteak,trimmedoffat1cupfrozencorn,thawed½-1cupfreshcilantro,chopped,accordingtoyourtastepreference½cup

low-sodium,fat-freebeefbroth3ribscelery,sliced1largeonion,sliced20-oz.jarsalsa15-oz.canblackbeans,orpintobeans,rinsedanddrained

1cupfat-freecheddarcheese

1.Cutbeefinto6pieces.Placeinslowcooker.2.Combineremainingingredients,exceptcheese,andpouroverbeef.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.4.Sprinklewithcheesebeforeserving.



CowtownFavoriteJeanH.RobinsonCinnaminson,NJ


2½lbs.bonelessbeef,cutin1"-squarepiecesandtrimmedoffat1tsp.blackpepper

½tsp.salt1Tbsp.flour1medium-sizedonion,slicedthin3largepotatoes,peeledandchopped3cupscarrots,cutin½"slices1ribcelery,chopped2cupsgreenbeans,cutin1"pieces214-oz.canslow-sodiumstewedtomatoes,undrained10¾-oz.canlow-

sodiumtomatosoup2Tbsp.minutetapioca

1.Combineblackpepper,salt,andflourinaplasticbag.Addhalfthebeefcubes.Shaketocoat.Placebeefinslowcooker.Shaketheremainingcubes,andthenaddthemtothecooker.

2.Layeronions,potatoes,carrots,celery,andgreenbeansontopofmeat.3.Mixtomatoes,soup,andtapiocatogether.Pourovermeatandvegetables.4.Cover.Cookonhigh3hoursoronlow4-5hours.



BeefandBeansBarbaraL.McGinnis

HobeSound,FL


2½lbs.beef,trimmedoffatandcutinto¾”pieces15½-oz.cankidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

15½-oz.cangreatnorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed214½-oz.cansdicedtomatoeswithgarlicandonions,undrained1tsp.salt

½tsp.blackpepper

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntilbeefistender.3.Serveovercookedrice.



10-LayerSlow-CookerDishNormaSaltzman

Shickley,NE


1½lbs.leangroundchuck6medium-sizedpotatoes,thinlysliced1mediumonion,thinlysliced½tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper15-oz.cancorn,undrained15-oz.canpeas,undrained¼cupwater10¾-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsoup1.Brownground

chuckinnonstickskillet.Thencreatethefollowinglayersintheslowcooker.2.Layer1:one-fourthofpotatoes,mixedwithone-halftheonions,salt,and

pepper.3.Layer2:half-canofcorn.4.Layer3:one-fourthofpotatoes.5.Layer4:half-canofpeas.6.Layer5:one-fourthofpotatoes,mixedwithone-halftheonions,salt,and

pepper.7.Layer6:remainingcorn.8.Layer7:remainingpotatoes.9.Layer8:remainingpeasandwater.10.Layer9:groundchuck.

11.Layer10:soup.12.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hoursoronlow6hours.


Whencookingmeatsandvegetablestogether,especiallywhencookingonLow,placethevegetablesonthebottomwheretheywillbekeptmoist.

RoseannWilson,Albuquerque,NM

GoulashwithVegetablesMrs.AudreyL.Kneer

Williamsfield,IL


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1medium-sizedonion,chopped1clovegarlic,chopped14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes16-oz.cankidneybeans,drained½cupgreenbellpepper,chopped1cupcelery,chopped1tsp.salt1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce½tsp.paprika1Tbsp.sugar

1bayleaf

¼tsp.blackpepper

1.Brownleangroundbeef,onion,andgarlicinanonstickskilletovermediumheat.

2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.4.Serveoverorwithmashedpotatoes.

——PERSERVING——•190calories(60caloriesfromfat)•6gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•25mgcholesterol•800mgsodium


WildRiceCasseroleCarolynBaerCoranth,WI

Makes8servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:35-40minutesCookingTime:3-4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-or4-qt.

1cupuncookedwildrice

½lb.looseturkeysausage1lb.95%leangroundbeef1mediumonion,chopped1cupcelery,chopped1greenbellpepper,chopped2-3mediumcarrots,grated2tsp.lightsoysauce1tsp.Worcestershiresauce10¾-oz.canlow-sodium,low-fatcreamofmushroomsoup10¾-oz.canlow-

sodium,low-fatcreamofchickensoup1cupslicedmushrooms,optional(undrainedifusingcannedmushrooms)½cupwater,ormore1.Washandsoakriceovernight.2.Brownsausageandbeeftogetherinlargeskillet.3.Drainoffdrippings.Placemeatinslowcooker.

4.Drainrice.5.Addrice,choppedonion,celery,greenpepper,andcarrotstoslowcooker.6.Stirinsoysauce,Worcestershiresauce,soups,andmushroomsifyouwish.7.Mixinwater.8.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.Stir.Ifdishseemssomewhatdry,addanother

½cupwater.9.Cover.Cookonlow2hours.10.Orcookonlowatotalof4hours.



GroundBeefCasseroleLoisJ.Cassidy

WillowStreet,PA


1½lbs.leangroundchuck6-8potatoes,slicedwaterand½tsp.creamoftartar1medium-sizedonion,sliced1clovegarlic,minced½tsp.salt½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.blackpepper14½-oz.cancutgreenbeanswithjuice10¾-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsoup1.Crumble

uncookedgroundchuckinbottomofslowcooker.2.Slicepotatoesintomixingbowlfilledwithwatermixedwithcreamoftartar

tokeeppotatoesfromturningdark.Stirtogether;thendrainpotatoesanddiscardwater.

3.Addpotatoes,onion,garlic,salt,basil,thyme,andblackpeppertocooker.4.Pourbeansoverall.Spreadcanofmushroomsoupoverbeans.5.Cover.Cookonlow5-8hours.

——PERSERVING——•340calories(80caloriesfromfat)•9gtotalfat(3.5gsaturated,0.5gtrans)


Tips:1.Ifyouhavetime,brownthechuckinanonstickskilletbeforeputtingitin

theslowcooker.2.Foracreamierdish,mixhalfasoupcanofwaterwiththemushroomsoup

beforeplacingoverbeans.

BeefStewBarbaraL.McGinnis

HobeSound,FL

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:6½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1½lbs.boneless,beefchuckroast,trimmedoffat1envelopedrylow-sodiumonionsoupmix

½tsp.blackpepper

6cupswater

2cupspotatoes,peeledandcubed8medium-sizedcarrots,cutintochunks1medium-sizedonion,chopped1cupfrozenpeas,thawed

1cupfrozencorn,thawed5Tbsp.cornstarch6Tbsp.coldwater

1.Placebeefinslowcooker.Sprinklewithsoupmixandpepper.2.Pourwateraroundmeat.3.Cover.Cookonlow4hours.4.Removeroastandletstand5minutes.5.Addvegetablestoslowcooker.Cubebeefandreturntoslowcooker.6.Cover.Cookonlow1½hours,oruntilveggiesaretender.7.Combinecornstarchandcoldwateruntilsmooth.Stirintostew.8.Cover.Cookonhigh1morehour.


Welcome-HomeSlow-CookerStewRhondaL.BurgoonCollingswood,NJ

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

1lb.leanbeef,cubed

2cupslow-sodiumdicedcannedtomatoes,undrained1cupnonfat,low-sodiumbeefbroth

¼cupredwine1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce

1bayleaf

1tsp.driedthyme1tsp.driedrosemary1tsp.driedmarjoram1Tbsp.garlic,crushed½tsp.blackpepper1onion,diced2-3medium-sizedpotatoes,diced1cupcarrots,chopped

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh3hours.


Variation:Ifyoursodiumcountallows,youmaywanttoadd¼-½tsp.salttoStep1.

BeefBarleyStewBonitaEnsinbergerAlbuquerque,NM


½lb.leanroundsteak,cutin½"cubes4carrots,peeledandcutin¼"slices1cupyellowonions,chopped½cupgreenbellpeppers,coarselychopped1clovegarlic,minced½lb.freshbuttonmushrooms,quartered¾cupdrypearlbarley½tsp.salt¼tsp.groundblackpepper½tsp.driedthyme½tsp.driedsweetbasil

1bayleaf

5cupsfat-free,low-sodiumbeefbroth

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.

——PERSERVING——•220calories(45caloriesfromfat)•5gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•25mgcholesterol•520mgsodium•29gtotalcarbohydrate(6gfiber,5gsugar)•16gprotein•200%DVvitaminA


BeefandBeansoverRiceRobinSchrockMillersburg,OH


1½lbs.boneless,roundsteak1Tbsp.preparedmustard1Tbsp.chilipowder½tsp.salt,optional¼tsp.blackpepper1garlicclove,minced214½-oz.canslow-sodiumdicedtomatoes1medium-sizedonion,chopped1beefbouilloncube,crushed16-oz.cankidneybeans,rinsedanddrained

1.Cutsteakintothinstrips.2.Combinemustard,chilipowder,saltifyouwish,pepper,andgarlicina

bowl.3.Addsteak.Tosstocoat.4.Transfertoslowcooker.Addtomatoes,onion,andbouillon.5.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.6.Stirinbeans.Cook30minuteslonger.7.Serveoverrice.


•4.5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•50mgcholesterol•870mgsodium•15gtotalcarbohydrate(4gfiber,4gsugar)•21gprotein•10%DVvitaminA•8%DVvitaminC•0%DVcalcium•15%DViron

BrevardStewDavidR.Britchfield

Melbourne,FL


1½lbs.leanstewingbeef,cutin1"cubes1cuponions,chopped1Tbsp.oliveoil3medium-sizedpotatoes,cutin1"cubes28-oz.canlow-sodiumcrushedtomatoes,undrained16-oz.cancream-style

corn,drainedandrinsed16-oz.canlow-sodiumlimabeans,drainedandrinsed16-oz.canlow-sodiumcutcarrots,drainedandrinsed1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce

¾tsp.salt½tsp.driedmarjoramleaves4slicesbacon,cookedandcrumbled¼tsp.redpeppersauce

1.Inalargeskillet,brownbeefandonionsinoliveoilovermediumheatuntilbeefisbrownonallsides.Drain.

2.Combineallingredientsexceptbaconandredpeppersauceinslowcooker

sprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.Mixwell.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.4.Stirbaconandredpeppersauceintostewjustbeforeserving.


VeggieBeefStewIreneHull

Anderson,IN

Makes5servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:2½-3½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-or4-qt.

¾lb.leanstewingmeat,trimmedoffatandcutinto½"cubes2tsp.canolaoil14½-oz.canlow-sodium,low-fatbeefbroth14½-oz.canlow-sodiumstewedtomatoes1½cupsbutternutsquash,peeledandcubed

1cupfrozencorn

½cupcarrots,choppeddashofsalt

dashofblackpepperdashofdriedoregano2Tbsp.cornstarch¼cupwater

1.Inaskillet,brownstewingmeatincanolaoilovermediumheat.Transfertoslowcooker.

2.Addbeefbroth,vegetables,salt,pepper,andoregano.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours.4.Combinecornstarchandwateruntilsmooth.Stirintostew.5.Cover.Cookonhigh30minutes.


BestEverydayStewElizabethL.Richards

RapidCitySD


2¼lbs.flanksteak,1½"thick8redpotatoes,smalltomediuminsize

10babycarrots

1largeclovegarlic,diced1medium-sizedtolargeonion,chopped

1cupbabypeas

3ribscelery,cutin1"pieces3cupscabbage,inchunks28-oz.canslow-sodiumtomatosauce1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce

2bayleaves

¼-½tsp.driedthyme,accordingtoyourtastepreference¼-½tsp.driedbasil,accordingtoyourtastepreference¼-½tsp.driedmarjoram,accordingtoyourtastepreference1Tbsp.parsley

2cupswaterormore,ifdesired4cubesbeeforvegetablebouillon1.Trimflanksteakoffat.Cutin1½"cubes.Brownslowlyinnonstickskillet.2.Quarterpotatoes.3.Combineallingredientsinlargeslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.Turntolowandcook4-5additionalhours.


Tip:Letallsoupsandstewssitovernightinrefrigeratorandskimoffanyfatinthe

morning.

Gone-All-DayDinnerSusanScheel

WestFargo,ND


1cupuncookedwildrice,rinsedanddrained1cupcelery,chopped1cupcarrots,chopped24-oz.cansmushrooms,drained1largeonion,chopped½cupsliveredalmonds

3beefbouilloncubes

2½tsp.seasonedsalt2lbs.bonelessroundsteak,cutinbite-sizedpieces

3cupswater

1.Layeringredientsinslowcookerinorderlisted.Donotstir.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.3.Stirbeforeserving.


•10gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)•70mgcholesterol•1110mgsodium•24gtotalarbohydrate(4gfiber,3gsugar)•28gprotein•80%DVvitaminA•2%DVvitaminC•4%DVcalcium•20%DViron

Awordofcaution—itisacommonmistaketoaddtoomuchliquid.

Mrs.J.E.Barthold,Bethlehem,PA

HeartyBeefStewLaurieSylvester

Ridgely,MD


2lbs.leanstewingbeef,cubed2Tbsp.quick-cookingtapioca

2ribscelery

4onions,quartered1Tbsp.sugar

4carrots,cutup4potatoes,cubed16-oz.canstringbeans,undrained10¾-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosoup½cupwater1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper1Tbsp.freshparsley

1.Combineallingredientsexceptparsleyinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.Stirinparsleyjustbeforeserving.


LotsaTomatoesBeefStewBerniceA.Esau

NorthNewton,KS


2lbs.extra-leanstewingbeefcubes,trimmedoffat5-6carrots,cutin1"pieces

1largeonion,cutinchunks3ribscelery,sliced6medium-sizedtomatoes,cutupandgentlymashed½cupquick-cooking

tapioca1wholeclove,or¼-½tsp.groundcloves1tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedoregano

2bayleaves

2tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper3-4potatoes,cubed

1.Placeallingredientsinslowcooker.Mixtogetherwell.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.


Tip:Add2-3Tbsp.instantmashedpotatoesduringthelast30minutesofcooking

ifthecookingjuicesaretoothin.

FruityVegetableBeefStew

EstherS.MartinEphrata,PA

Mrs.CarolynBaerConrath,WI


¾lb.leanbeefstewingmeat,cutinto½"cubes2tsp.canolaoil14½-oz.canfat-freebeefbroth14½-oz.canstewedtomatoes,cutup1½cupsbutternutsquash,peeledandcubed1cupfrozencorn,thawed6driedapricot,orpeach,halves,quartered½cupcarrots,chopped1tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2Tbsp.cornstarch¼cupwater2Tbsp.freshparsley,minced

1.Brownmeatinoilinanonstickskilletovermediumheat.2.Combinemeat,broth,tomatoes,squash,corn,apricots,carrots,oregano,

salt,andpepperinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow3-4hours,oruntilvegetablesandmeataretender.4.Combinecornstarchandwateruntilsmooth.Stirintostew.5.Cookonhigh30minutes,oruntilstewisthickened.6.Addparsleyjustbeforeserving.



Note:WiththesweetflavorfromapricotsandsquashwethinkthisdishhasaSouth

AmericanorCubanflair.Theadditionofcornmakesitevenmorehearty.

Makes-A-MealSlow-CookerStewSharonWantland

MenomoneeFalls,WI


1½lbs.beefstewingmeat1medium-sizedonion,chopped4carrots,peeledandcutinslices2ribscelery,cutinpieces4medium-sizedpotatoes,peeledandcutincubes28-oz.cansodium-free

wholetomatoes,undrained10½-oz.canfat-freebeefbroth

1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2Tbsp.driedparsleyflakes

1bayleaf

1tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2Tbsp.quick-cookingtapioca

1.Brownbeefcubesovermediumheatinnonstickskillet.Transfertoslowcooker.

2.Addremainingingredients.Stirtoblend.3.Cookonlow4-5hours.


GermanDinnerSharonMiller

Holmesville,OH


32-oz.bagsauerkraut,drained1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1smallgreenbellpepper,grated211½-oz.cansV8juice½cupchoppedcelery,optional

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookfor1houronhigh,andthenonlow3-4hours.


TangyBarbecueSandwichesLavinaHochstedlerGrandBlanc,MILoisM.Martin

Lititz,PA

Makes18sandwichesPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:5-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

3cupschoppedcelery1cupchoppedonions1cuplow-sodiumketchup

1cuplow-sodiumbarbecuesauce

1cupwater

2Tbsp.vinegar2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2Tbsp.brownsugar1tsp.chilipowder1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper½tsp.garlicpowder4-lb.leanbonelesschuckroast

1.Combineallingredientsexceptroastinslowcooker.Whenwellmixed,addroast.

2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.3.Removeroast.Coolandshredmeat.Returntosauce.Heatwell.4.Serveonbuns.


PorkandBeefBarbecueSusanScheel

WestFargo,ND


8-oz.cantomatosauce½cupbrownsugar,packed¼cupchilipowder,orless¼cupcidervinegar2tsp.Worcestershiresauce1tsp.salt1lb.leanbeefstewingmeat,cutinto¾"cubes1lb.leanporktenderloin,cut

into¾"cubes3greenbellpeppers,chopped3largeonions,chopped

1.Combinetomatosauce,brownsugar,chilipowder,cidervinegar,Worcestershiresauce,andsaltinslowcooker.

2.Stirinmeats,greenpeppers,andonions.3.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours.4.Shredmeatwithtwoforks.Stirallingredientstogetherwell.5.Serveonbuns.


BeefSandwichesRobinSchrockMillersburg,OH


2-lb.bonelessbeefroast3medium-sizedonions,chopped2cupsredwinevinegar

3bayleaves

½tsp.salt,optional¼tsp.groundcloves½tsp.garlicpowder

1.Cutroastinhalf.Placeinslowcooker.2.Combineonions,vinegar,bayleaves,salt,cloves,andgarlicpowder.Pour

overroast.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-7hours.4.Discardbayleaves.5.Removemeat.Shredwithafork.6.Serveonhamburgerbuns.

——PERSERVING——•230calories(50caloriesfromfat)•6gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•45mgcholesterol•330mgsodium•27gtotalcarbohydrate(4gfiber,4gsugar)•19gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC


Variations:Ifyoupreferasomewhatsweeterflavoring,andyourdietallows,youmay

wanttoadd¼cupbrownsugar,½cupraisins,orseveraltablespoonsofSplendatoStep2.

BeefPitasDedePetersonRapidCity,SD


½lb.beeforpork,cutintosmallcubes½tsp.driedoreganodashofblackpepper1cupfreshtomatoes,chopped2Tbsp.freshgreenbellpeppers,diced¼cupnonfatsourcream1tsp.redwinevinegar1tsp.vegetableoil2largepitabreads,heatedandcutinhalf

1.Placemeatinslowcooker.Sprinklewithoreganoandblackpepper.2.Cookonlow2-3hours.3.Inaseparatebowl,combinetomatoes,greenpeppers,sourcream,vinegar,

andoil.4.Fillpitaswithmeat.Topwithvegetable-andsour-creammixture.

——PERSERVING——•380calories(80caloriesfromfat)•9gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)


FrenchDipLorettaWeiszAuburn,WA


2-lb.beeftoproundroast,trimmed3cupswater

1cuplightsoysauce

1tsp.driedrosemary1tsp.driedthyme1tsp.garlicpowder1bayleaf

3wholepeppercorns

1.Placeroastinslowcooker.Addwater,soysauce,andseasonings.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.3.Removemeatfrombroth.Thinlysliceorshred.Keepwarm.

4.Strainbrothandskimofffat.Pourbrothintosmallcupsfordipping.5.Servebeefonrolls.


Slow-CookerFajitaStewSaraPuskar

Abingdon,MDNancyWagnerGraves

Manhattan,KS


2½lbs.bonelessbeeftoproundsteak1onion,chopped1-oz.envelopedryfajitaseasoningmix(about2Tbsp.)14-oz.candiced

tomatoes,undrained1redbellpepper,cutinto1”pieces¼cupflour¼cupwater

1.Trimexcessfatfrombeefandcutinto2”pieces.Combinewithonionin

slowcooker.2.Mixtogetherfajitaseasoningandundrainedtomatoes.Pouroverbeef.3.Placecut-uppeppersontop.4.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours,oruntilbeefistender.5.Combineflourandwaterinasmallbowl.Stirwelltomix.6.Graduallyaddtoslowcooker.7.Cover.Cookonhigh15-20minutesuntilthickened,stirringoccasionally.


Tip:Thisisdeliciousservedoverhotrice.

Slow-CookedSteakFajitasVirginiaGraybill

Hershey,PA

Makes12servingsPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime:4½-6½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

1½lbs.beefflanksteak15-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoeswithgarlicandonion,undrained1

jalapeñopepper,seededandchopped*2garliccloves,minced1tsp.groundcoriander1tsp.groundcumin1tsp.chilipowder½tsp.salt2medium-sizedonions,sliced2medium-sizedgreenbellpeppers,julienned2medium-sizedsweetredbellpeppers,julienned1Tbsp.freshparsley,

minced2tsp.cornstarch1Tbsp.water126"flourtortillas,warmed¾cupfat-freesourcream¾cuplow-sodiumsalsa

1.Slicesteakthinlyintostripsacrossgrain.Placeinslowcooker.2.Addtomatoes,jalapeño,garlic,coriander,cumin,chilipowder,andsalt.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.4.Addonions,peppers,andparsley.5.Cover.Cookonlow1-2hourslonger,oruntilmeatistender.6.Combinecornstarchandwateruntilsmooth.Graduallystirintoslow

cooker.7.Cover.Cookonhigh30minutes,oruntilslightlythickened.8.Usingaslottedspoon,spoonabout½cupofmeatmixturedownthecenter

ofeachtortilla.9.Add1Tbsp.sourcreamand1Tbsp.salsatoeach.10.Foldbottomoftortillaoverfillingandrollup.



*Whencuttingjalapeñopeppers,userubberorplasticglovestoprotectyourhands.Avoidtouchingyourface.

Slow-CookerEnchiladasRobinSchrockMillersburg,OH


1lb.leangroundbeef1cuponions,chopped½cupgreenbellpepper,chopped16-oz.canpinto,orkidney,beans,rinsedanddrained10-oz.candiced

tomatoesandgreenchilies

1cupwater

1tsp.chilipowder16-oz.canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained½tsp.groundcumin½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepperdashofdriedredpepperflakesand/orseveraldropsTabascosauce,ifyoulike

1cupshreddedlow-fatsharpcheddarcheese1cupshreddedlow-fatMontereyJackcheese66"or7"flourtortillas1.Inanonstickskillet,brownbeef,onions,andgreen

pepper.

2.Addremainingingredients,exceptcheesesandtortillas.Bringtoaboil.3.Reduceheat.Coverandsimmer10minutes.4.Combinecheesesinabowl.5.Inslowcooker,layerabout¾cupbeefmixture,onetortilla,andabout¼

cupcheese.Repeatlayersuntilallingredientsareused.6.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours.


Togetthebestflavor,sautevegetablesorbrownmeatbeforeplacingincookertocook.

ConnieJohnson,Loudon,NH

Low-FatSlow-CookerBarbecueMarthaHershey

Ronks,PA

Makes12sandwichservingsPrep.Time:30-45minutesCookingTime:2-3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-qt.

1lb.extra-leangroundbeef2cupscelery,choppedfine1cuponions,chopped1Tbsp.whippedbutter2Tbsp.redwinevinegar1Tbsp.brownsugar3Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce1tsp.salt1tsp.yellowpreparedmustard1cupketchup

2cupswater

1.Browngroundbeef,celery,andonionsinanonstickskillet.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Coverandcookonlow2-3hours.4.Serveinsandwichrolls.


SloppyBeefSandwichesColleenKonetzniRioRancho,NM


1½lbs.95%leangroundbeef1onion,chopped½cupwater

1jarlow-sodiumsalsa

wholewheatsandwichrolls

2cupsgratedfat-freecheddarcheese

½cupchoppedlettuce

1.Cookbeefandonioninskilletwith½cupwateruntilmeatisnolongerpink.Stirwithwoodenspoontobreakupclumps.Drainoffdrippings.

2.Placebeefmixtureintoslowcooker.Addsalsa.Mixwell.3.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours.4.Dividesandwichmeatamongbunsandsprinklewithcheeseandlettuce.


MeatLoafJodyMoorePendleton,IN


½lb.extra-leangroundbeef1lb.leangroundturkey1medium-sizedonion,chopped

2eggs

⅔cupdryquickoats


½-1tsp.liquidsmoke

1tsp.drymustard1cupketchup,divided

1.Foldtwostripsoftinfoil,eachlongenoughtofitfromthetopofthecookerdowninsideanduptheotherside,plusa2-inchoverhangoneachsideofthecooker—tofunctionashandlesforliftingthefinishedloafoutofthecooker.

2.Mixbeef,turkey,andchoppedoniontogetherthoroughly.3.Combinewitheggs,oats,drysoupmix,liquidsmoke,mustard,andallbut2

Tbsp.ofketchup.4.Shapeintoloafandplaceinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.

Topwithremainingketchup.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hoursoronhigh2-3hours.6.Whenfinished,pullloafupgentlywithfoilhandles.Placeloafonwarm

platter.Pullfoilhandlesaway.Allowloaftorest10minutesbeforeslicing.


MeatLoafandMushroomsRebeccaMeyerkorth

Wamego,KS


21-oz.sliceswholewheatbread½lb.extra-leangroundbeef¾lb.fat-freegroundturkey1½cupsmushrooms,sliced½cupmincedonions1tsp.Italianseasoning¾tsp.salt

2eggs

1clovegarlic,minced3Tbsp.ketchup1½tsp.Dijonmustard⅛tsp.groundredpepper

1.Foldtwostripsoftinfoil,eachlongenoughtofitfromthetopofthecookerdowninsideanduptheotherside,plusa2-inchoverhangoneachsideofthecooker—tofunctionashandlesforliftingthefinishedloafoutofthecooker.

2.Processbreadslicesinfoodprocessoruntilcrumbsmeasure1⅓cups.3.Combinebreadcrumbs,beef,turkey,mushrooms,onions,Italianseasoning,

salt,eggs,andgarlicinbowl.Shapeintoloaftofitinslowcooker.4.Mixtogetherketchup,mustard,andpepper.Spreadovertopofloaf.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.6.Whenfinished,pullloafupgentlywithfoilhandles.Placeloafonwarm

platter.Pullfoilhandlesaway.Allowloaftorest10minutesbeforeslicing.


•15%DViron

MeatLoafwithaMexicanTouchKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO


1¼lbs.extra-leangroundbeef4cupshashbrowns,thawed1egg,lightlybeaten,oreggsubstitute2Tbsp.dryvegetablesoupmix2Tbsp.low-sodiumtacoseasoning2cupsfat-freeshreddedcheddarcheese,divided

1.Mixtogethergroundbeef,hashbrowns,egg,soupmix,tacoseasoning,and1cupofcheese.Shapeintoloaf.

2.Lineslowcookerwithtinfoil,allowingendsoffoiltoextendoutoveredgesofcooker,enoughtograbholdofandtolifttheloafoutwhenit’sfinishedcooking.Spraythefoilwithnonfatcookingspray.

3.Placeloafincooker.Cover.Cookonlow4hours.4.Sprinklewithremainingcheeseandcoveruntilmelted.5.Gentlyliftloafout,usingtin-foilhandles.Allowtorest10minutes,then

sliceandserve.



Low-CalMeatLoafJeanetteOberholtzer

Manheim,PACharlotteShaffer

EastEarl,PADorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TN

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime4-5hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

½lb.extra-leangroundbeef

3cupsshreddedcabbage

1greenbellpepper,chopped½tsp.salt1Tbsp.driedonionflakes½tsp.carawayseeds,optional

1.Thoroughlycombineallingredients.2.Shapeintoaroundloaf.3.Placeonrackinslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.

——PERSERVING——•80calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3.5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)


Tips:1.Therecipecanbeeasilydoubledifyouhavealargecrowdtofeed.Usea6-

quartcookerandcookonhighfor4-5hoursoronlow6-7hours.2.Toaddcolorandflavor,servewithchilisauceorketchup.

PorcupineMeatballsJenniferDzialonski

Brishton,MI

Makes5servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:4-5hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

¾lb.extra-leangroundbeef,orgroundturkey

1cupskimmilk

½cupuncookedlong-grainrice1medium-sizedonion,chopped

1cupdrybreadcrumbs

½tsp.salt

dashofblackpepper10¾-oz.canlow-fat,low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsoup½cupskimmilk

1.Combinemeat,1cupskimmilk,rice,onion,breadcrumbs,salt,andpepperinabowl.

2.Shapeintomeatballswithanicecreamscoop.Placeinslowcooker.3.Mixtogethersoupand½cupmilk.Pourovermeatballs.4.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.5.Servewithmushroom-soupgravy.


MeatballStewToppingBeckyFreyLebanon,PA


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1egg

1cupbreadcrumbs

1medium-sizedonion,chopped¾tsp.salt14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes10½-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumbeefbroth¼tsp.driedthyme3carrots,scrubbedanddiced1medium-sizedonion,chopped1ribcelery,chopped

1.Combinegroundbeef,egg,breadcrumbs,onion,andsalt.2.Shapeintoverysmallmeatballs.3.Brownmeatballsinnonstickskillet.4.Mixremainingingredientsinslowcooker.Spooninmeatballsandstir

togethergently.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.6.Serveoverpotatoesorspaghetti.


SweetandSourMeatballsAliceMiller

StuartsDraft,VA


1lb.extra-leangroundchuck½cupdrybreadcrumbs¼cupfat-freemilk¾tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1egg,beaten2Tbsp.finelychoppedonions½tsp.Worcestershiresauce

Sauce:⅓cuppackedbrownsugar2Tbsp.cornstarch13¼-oz.canunsweetenedpineapplechunks,undrained⅓cupvinegar1Tbsp.soysauce1greenbellpepper,chopped⅓cupwater

1.Combinemeatballingredients.Shapeinto¾-1"balls.Browninnonstickskillet.Drain.Placeinslowcooker.

2.Addbrownsugarandcornstarchtoskillet.Stirinremainingingredients.Heattoboiling,stirringconstantly.Pourovermeatballs.




Variation:Ifyoulikepineapples,usea20-oz.canofchunks,insteadofthe13¼-oz.can.

MexicanCornBreadJeanneHeyerly

Chenoa,IL


1lb.extra-leangroundbeefchuck16-oz.cancream-stylecorn

1cupcornmeal

½tsp.bakingsoda1tsp.salt¼cupoil

1cupfat-freemilk

2eggs,beaten½cuplow-sodiumtacosauce

2cupsshreddedfat-freecheddarcheese

1medium-sizedonion,chopped

1garlicclove,minced4-oz.candicedgreenchilies

1.Browngroundchuckinnonstickskillet.2.Whilemeatisbrowning,combinecorn,cornmeal,bakingsoda,salt,oil,

milk,eggs,andtacosauce.Pourhalfofmixtureintoslowcooker.2.Layercheese,onion,garlic,greenchilies,andgroundbeefontopof

cornmealmixture.Coverwithremainingcornmealmixture.3.Cover.Cookonhigh1hourandonlow3½-4hours,oronlyonlow6hours.


AfricanBeefCurryRebeccaLeichtyHarrisonburg,VA

Makes6smallservingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:4-5hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-qt.

1lb.extra-leangroundbeef,browned1largeonion,thinlysliced1greenbellpepper,diced1tomato,peeledanddiced

1apple,peeled,cored,anddiced1-2tsp.curry(ormoretotaste)

4cupspreparedrice

1.Sprayslowcookerwithfat-freecookingspray.2.Addallingredientsexceptricetoslowcookerandmixwell.3.Coverandcookonlow4-5hours.4.Serveoverhotrice.


Tips:1.Youcanthickenthisbystirringina6-oz.canoftomatopasteinStep2,if

youwish.2.Thisisinterestingservedwithaspoonfuloflowfatornonfat“lemon-

enhanced”vanillayogurtontopofeachindividualdish.

GroundBeef’n’BiscuitsKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO

Makes8servings

Prep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:2½-3½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

1½lbs.extra-leangroundbeef½cupcelery,chopped½cuponions,chopped2Tbsp.flour1tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper½tsp.driedoregano28-oz.canstomatosauce10-oz.pkg.frozenpeas,thawed27½-oz.cansrefrigeratedbuttermilkbiscuits

2cupsfat-freeshreddedcheddarcheese

1.Browngroundbeef,celery,andonionsinnonstickskillet.2.Stirinflour,salt,pepper,andoregano.3.Addtomatosauceandpeas.4.Pourintoslowcooker.(Alargeovalcookerallowsthebiscuitstobe

arrangedovertop.Youcanalsodividethemixturebetweentworoundslowcookersandaccommodatethebiscuitsinthatway.)5.Arrangebiscuitsovertopandsprinklewithcheese.

6.Cookuncoveredonhigh1-1½hours,thenonlowfor1½-2hours,coveringforthelast30minutes.



HamburgerCasseroleBeckyHarderMonument,CO


1½lbs.extra-leangroundbeef½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2largepotatoes,sliced2-3medium-sizedcarrots,sliced

2cupsfrozenpeas

2medium-sizedonions,sliced2ribscelery,sliced10¾-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosoupsoupcanofwater

1.Browngroundbeefinanonstickskilletovermediumheat.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

2.Layervegetablesintoslowcookerinordergiven.3.Placegroundbeefontopofcelery.4.Mixtomatosoupwithwater.Pourintoslowcooker.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hoursoronhigh3-4hours.



BeefandNoodleCasseroleDeloresScheelWestFargo,ND


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1medium-sizedonion,chopped1medium-sizedgreenbellpepper,chopped17-oz.canwhole-kernelcorn,drained4-oz.canmushroomstemsandpieces,drained1tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper11-oz.jarsalsa5cupsdrymediumeggnoodles,cooked28-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes,undrained

1cuplow-fatshreddedcheddarcheese

1.Browngroundbeefandonioninnonstickskilletovermediumheat.Transfertoslowcooker.

2.Topwithremainingingredientsinorderlisted.3.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours.


BeefandRiceCasseroleColleenHeatwole

Burton,MI


½lb.extra-leangroundbeef1onion,chopped1clovegarlic,minced½cupgreenbellpepper,cutfinely½cupcelery,diced1tsp.driedbasil1tsp.driedoregano10¾-oz.canreduced-fat,low-sodiumcreamofmushroomsoup1cupwater

4cupscookedbrownrice

1.Browngroundbeef,onion,garlic,greenpepper,andceleryinanonstickskilletovermediumheat.Seasonwithbasilandoregano.

2.Combinesoupandwaterinseparatebowl.3.Sprayslowcookerwithnonfatcookingspray.4.Layer2cupsofcookedriceonbottomofslowcooker.Addhalfofground

beefandhalfofsoupmixture.5.Repeatlayers.6.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.


IfIwanttohaveahotdishatnoontimeonSunday,IbakeacasseroleonSaturday.ThenonSundaymorningIputthepreparedfoodintoaslowcooker,turnitonHighfor30minutes,thenonLowwhileI’matchurch.

RuthHershey,Paradise,PA

ChinaDishLoisStoltzfus

HoneyBrook,PA


1½lbs.extra-leangroundbeef10¾-oz.cancreamofchickensoup10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup3½cupswater2cupscelery,chopped1cuponions,chopped1cupbrownrice,uncooked3Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce

1.Browngroundbeefinanonstickskillet.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.


GroundBeefStroganoffJanieS.CanuppMillersville,MD


CookingTime:3hoursIdealslowcookersize:5-qt.

2lbs.95%fat-freegroundbeef2mediumonions,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced4-oz.canslicedmushrooms,drained1tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1cuplow-sodium,fat-freebeefbroth,or1low-sodiumbouilloncube

dissolvedin1cupwater3Tbsp.ketchup1½cupsfat-freesourcream¼cupflour

1.Brownbeefinlargenonstickskillet.Stirfrequentlytobreakupclumps.2.Whenmeatisnolongerpink,addonions,garlic,andmushrooms.Sauté

untilonionistender.Putmixtureintoslowcooker.3.Inasmallbowl,mixtogethersalt,pepper,broth,andketchup.Stirintobeef

mixtureinslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow2½hours.5.Meanwhile,combinesourcreamandflourinasmallbowluntilwell

blended.Stirintoslowcooker.6.Cover.Cook30moreminutes,oruntilStroganoffisthickenedandbubbly.


StuffedPeppersMaryE.Wheatley

Mashpee,MA


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef4largegreenbellpeppers,topsremoved,cleanedofseedsandcored,butnot

cutinhalf8-oz.cantomatosauce,divided15-oz.canSpanishrice1largeonion,chopped½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper

1.Combineallingredients,exceptpeppersand½canoftomatosauce.2.Stuffgreenpeppersfull.3.Standpeppersupinslowcooker.Pourremainingtomatosauceover

peppers.4.Cover.Cookonhigh3hoursoronlow4-5hours.


TangyStuffedGreenPeppersJeanButzerBatavia,NY


6greenbellpeppers

½lb.extra-leangroundbeef¼cupfinelychoppedonions1Tbsp.pimento,chopped¾tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper12-oz.canlow-sodiumwhole-kernelcorn,drained1Tbsp.Worcestershire

sauce1tsp.preparedmustard10¾-oz.cancondensedlow-sodiumcreamoftomatosoup1.Cutasliceoffthe

topofeachpepper.Removecore,seeds,andwhitemembrane.2.Inasmallbowl,combinebeef,onions,pimento,salt,blackpepper,and

corn.3.Spoonintopeppers.Standpeppersupinslowcooker.4.CombineWorcestershiresauce,mustard,andtomatosoup.Pourover

peppers.5.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.

——PERSERVING——•170calories(40caloriesfromfat)•4.5gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)•15mgcholesterol•650mgsodium


SpaghettiSauceColleenHeatwole

Burton,MI

Makes20servingsPrep.Time:30-35minutesCookingTime:2½-4½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:17-qt.,or24-qt.cookers

1½lbs.95%leangroundbeef,brownedanddrained3onions,coarselychopped

1redbellpepper,coarselychopped

1greenpeppercoarselychopped

4clovesgarlic,minced228-oz.canslow-sodiumdicedtomatoes14½-oz.canlow-sodium,dicedtomatoes214½-oz.canslow-sodium,fat-freebeefbroth2Tbsp.sugar2tsp.driedbasil,ormore2tsp.driedoregano,ormore2tsp.salt26-oz.canslowsodiumtomatopaste

1.Combineallingredientsexcepttomatopasteinslowcooker.2.Cook2hoursonhighor3-4hoursonlow.Stirintomatopaste.3.Coverandcookanadditional30minutesonlow.



BeefSlow-CookerPizzaWilmaJ.Haberkamp

Fairbank,IA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:1-2½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

1lb.extra-leangroundbeef2smallonions,chopped14-oz.canfat-freepizzasauce14-oz.canlow-fat,low-sodiumspaghettisauce1tsp.garlicpowder1¼tsp.blackpepper1tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.rubbedsage12ozs.drykluskinoodles

1.Browngroundbeefandonionsinnonstickskillet.2.Inskillet,orinalargebowl,mixtogetherbrownedmeatandonions,pizza

sauce,spaghettisauce,seasonings,andherbs.3.Boilnoodlesaccordingtodirectionsonpackageuntiltender.Drain.4.Layerhalfofbeefsauceinbottomofcooker.Spooninnoodles.Topwith

remainingbeefsauce.

5.Cookonlow1-1½hoursifingredientsarehotwhenplacedincooker.Ifthesauceandnoodlesareatroomtemperatureorhavejustbeenrefrigerated,cookonhigh2-2½hours.


QuickLasagnaFrancesMusser

Newmanstown,PA


¼lb.extra-leangroundbeef8-oz.pkg.broadeggnoodles

1cupfat-freecottagecheese

½cupshreddedlow-fatmozzarellacheese¼cupgratedParmesancheese2½cupsspaghettisauce

1.Browngroundbeefinanonstickskillet.Setaside.2.Cooknoodlesanddrain.Tossnoodleswithbothcheeses.3.Mixtogetherbrownedbeefandspaghettisauce.4.Spoonone-thirdofmeatsauceinbottomofslowcooker.5.Layerinhalfthenoodles.6.Addalayerof1cupcottagecheese.7.Addone-thirdofmeatsauce.Topwithremaininghalfofnoodles.Finish

withtheremainingmeatsauce.8.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours.


Variations:Ifyouwish,andyourdietpermits,add1Tbsp.Italianseasoning,or1½tsp.

driedbasiland1½tsp.driedoregano,toStep3.

PorkMainDishes

HamandPotatoesJudyBullerBluffton,OH


2cupscarrots,sliced6cupsrawpotatoes,sliced1smallonion,slicedthin2-2½cupsleanham,cubed3Tbsp.butter½cupflour

3cupsskimmilk

¼tsp.blackpepper½tsp.parsley2Tbsp.Dijonmustard1cupshredded,reduced-fatcheddarcheese1.Layercarrots,potatoes,onion,

andhaminslowcooker.2.Inaskillet,meltbutter.Stirinflour.Graduallyaddmilk.Stirfrequently

untilsauceissmoothandthickened.3.Addpepper,parsley,mustard,andshreddedcheese.Continueheatingand

stirringuntilcheeseismelted.4.Pourovervegetablesandhaminslowcooker.Pushthevegetablesdown

intothesauce,makingsureallingredientsarecoveredasfullyaspossible.5.Cover.Cookonlow6hours,oronhigh2hoursandthenonlow2hours.


Trytohavevegetableandmeatpiecesallcutaboutthesamesizeandthickness.

MaryPuskar,ForestHill,MD

HamandScallopedPotatoesBettyChalkerDalhart,TX


1½lbs.98%fat-freeham,cutinto8pieces8-10medium-sizedpotatoes,peeledandthinlysliced2onions,peeledandthinlysliced

½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper,ormore,accordingtoyourtaste1cupfat-freegrated

cheddarorAmericancheese10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofcelerysouppaprika

1.Layerhalfofham,potatoes,andonionsinslowcooker.Sprinklewithhalfthesaltandpepper,andthenhalfthegratedcheese.

2.Repeatlayers.3.Spoonundilutedsoupoveringredients.4.Cookonlow6-8hoursorhigh4hours.


CreamyHamLasagnaIleneBontragerArlington,KS


HamGravy:¼cuponions,chopped1Tbsp.butter

1cupflour

6½cupsskimmilk3-4cupsturkeyham,cubed½-1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper4ozs.fat-freesourcream

CheeseFilling:24-oz.tublowfatcottagecheese1egg,beaten

810”tortillas,cutin2”squaresordiamonds,or4cupscookednoodles1.Sautéchoppedonionsinbutterinlargesaucepan.2.Addflourandthenmilkgradually.Stiruntilthickandbubbly.Stirincubed

ham.3.Addsalt,pepperandsourcream.4.Inamixingbowl,stirtogethercottagecheeseandegg.5.Layerinslowcooker:halfthehamgravy,thenhalfthetortillapiecesor

cookednoodles,andthenhalfthecheesefilling.Repeatlayers.6.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.


•250calories(50caloriesfromfat)•6gtotalfat(3gsaturated,0gtrans)•65mgcholesterol•1220mgsodium•25gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,12gsugar)•25gprotein•10%DVvitaminA•4%DVvitaminC•30%DVcalcium•10%DViron

Ham-Yam-ApplesJoanRosenbergerStephensCity,VA


1slicefullycookedham(about1lb.)29-oz.cansweetpotatoesoryams,drained2apples,thinlysliced

¼cuplightbrownsugar2Tbsp.orangejuice

1.Cubeham.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow4-5hours,oruntilapplesaretender.



BroccoliandHamDinnerDeloresScheelWestFargo,ND


10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup8-oz.jarlow-sodium,fat-freecheesespread

1cupskimmilk

1cupinstantrice,uncooked1ribcelery,chopped1smallonion,chopped3cupscookedham,cubed16-oz.pkg.frozenbroccolicuts,thawedanddrained1.Inabowl,mixtogether

creamofmushroomsoup,cheesespread,milk,rice,celery,andonion.2.Stirinham.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.4.Onehourbeforeservingtime,stirinbroccoli.



HamwithPineappleSauceKaylaSnyderNorthEast,PA


40-oz.cancrushedpineapple1tsp.vinegar1Tbsp.lemonjuice½tsp.salt

2cupsbrownsugar

¾tsp.drymustard4Tbsp.flour7-8-lb.ham,precookedandslicedin¼"-thickslices1.Mixtogetherpineapple,

vinegar,lemonjuice,salt,brownsugar,mustard,andflourinasaucepan.Bringtoboil.Cook,stirringfrequentlyuntilslightlythickened.2.Layerseveralslicesofhamintoslowcooker.Ladlesomeofsauceovertop.

Continuelayeringuntilallhamandsaucearestackedinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonhigh3hours,oruntilheatedthrough.


•7gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•65mgcholesterol•1580mgsodium•21gtotalcarbohydrate(0gfiber,18gsugar)•27gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•8%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•10%DViron

Note:Weservedthisrecipeatourwedding,soitisespeciallyspecialtous.

Ham&YamDishLeonaMiller

Millersburg,OH


40-oz.canyamsinwater,drained1½lbs.extra-leansmokedham,cutintobite-sizedcubes20-oz.can

unsweetenedpineapplechunks,orcrushedpineapple,inlightjuice,drained¼cupdarkbrownsugar

1.Sprayslowcookerwithnonfatcookingspray.2.Stirallingredientstogethergentlyintheslowcooker.3.Cookonhigh1½-2hoursoronlow3-4hours.



ChopsandChineseVegetablesBarbaraWalkerSturgis,SD


5porkchops,trimmedoffatandcubed1-1½lbs.roundsteak,cubed

6cupswater

1ribcelery,chopped1medium-largeonion,chopped1canbeansprouts,drained4Tbsp.low-sodiumsoysauce

1.Brownporkandsteakinnonstickskillet.Drain.2.Combineallingredientsexceptsoysauceinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.4.Addsoysauceandthickenwith3Tbsp.cornstarchmixedwith¼cupcold

water,ifdesired.5.Serveoverriceorchowmeinnoodles.


•7gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•70mgcholesterol•320mgsodium•2gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,1gsugar)•24gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•2%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•10%DViron

Variation:Ifyoursodiumcountallows,youmaywanttoadd1tsp.salttoStep2.

BarbecuedPorkSteaksMarciaS.MyerManheim,PA


44-oz.porktenderloinchops,cut½"thick1largeonion,sliced1largegreenpepper,sliced2tomatoes,sliced1Tbsp.instanttapioca½cuplow-sodium,low-fatbarbecuesauce¼cupredwine½tsp.cumin

1.Brownsteaksinnonstickskillet.2.Inslowcooker,arrangeslicesofonion,greenpepper,andtomato.3.Sprinkletapiocaovervegetables.4.Placebrownedporksteaksontopofvegetables.5.Inbowlcombinebarbecuesauce,wine,andcumin.6.Pourovermeat.

7.Cover.Cook3½-4½hoursonlow.


BarbecuedPorkChopsLorettaWeiszAubrun,WA


4loinporkchops,¾"thick,trimmedoffat1cupketchup

1cuphotwater

2Tbsp.vinegar1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2tsp.brownsugar½tsp.blackpepper½tsp.chilipowder½tsp.paprika

1.Placeporkchopsinslowcooker.2.Combineremainingingredients.Pouroverchops.3.Cover.Cookonhigh5-6hours,oruntiltenderbutnotdry.4.Cutchopsinhalfandserve.

——PERSERVING——•180calories(60caloriesfromfat)•7gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•60mgcholesterol•430mgsodium•11gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,5gsugar)•20gprotein•8%DVvitaminA•2%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•8%DViron

PorkChopsandPotatoesSherryH.KauffmanMinot,ND

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:3½-4½hoursIdealslowcookersize:5-qt.

10¾-oz.canlow-sodium,low-fatcreamofmushroomsoup¼cuplow-sodium,low-fatchickenbroth¼cupcountry-styleDijonmustard

1garlicclove,minced½tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.salt¼tsp.pepper6mediumredpotatoes,sliced1mediumonion,thinlysliced65-oz.bonelesscenter-cutloinleanporkchops,trimmedoffat1.Inslow

cooker,combinesoup,broth,mustard,garlic,thyme,salt,andpepper.

2.Stirinpotatoesandonionslices.3.Topwithporkchops.Pushdownintosauceasmuchaspossible.4.Cover.Cookonlow3½-4½hours,oruntilmeatandpotatoesaretenderbut

notdry.


FruitedPorkChopsMrs.CarolynBaer

Conrath,WI

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:3-3¾hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

3Tbsp.all-purposeflour1½tsp.driedoregano¾tsp.salt¼tsp.garlicpowder¼tsp.blackpepper6leanbonelessporkloinchops(about5ozs.each)1Tbsp.oliveorcanolaoil

20-oz.canunsweetenedpineapplechunks

1cupwater

2Tbsp.brownsugar2Tbsp.driedmincedonion2Tbsp.tomatopaste¼cupraisins

1.Inalargeresealableplasticbag,combineflour,oregano,salt,garlicpowder,andpepper.

2.Addporkchopsoneatatimeandshaketocoat.3.Brownporkchopsonbothsidesinanonstickskilletusingcanolaoil.

Transferbrownedchopstoslowcooker.4.Drainpineapple,reservingjuice.Setpineappleaside.5.Inamixingbowl,combine¾cupreservedpineapplejuice,water,brown

sugar,driedonion,andtomatopaste.Pouroverchops.6.Sprinkleraisinsovertop.7.Cookonhigh3-3½hoursoruntilmeatistenderandameatthermometer

reads160º.Stirinreservedpineapplechunks.Cook10minuteslongeroruntilheatedthrough.


Tips:1.Thisisgoodservedoverbrownrice.2.Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoplace1tsp.salt(insteadofthe¾tsp.)

incoatingmixtureinStep1.

Three-IngredientSauerkrautDinnerEstherJ.Yoder

Hartville,OH


2cupslow-sodiumbarbecuesauce

1cupwater

2lbs.thinlyslicedleanporkchops,trimmedoffat2lbs.sauerkraut,rinsed

1.Mixtogetherbarbecuesauceandwater.2.Combinebarbecuesauce,porkchops,andsauerkrautinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilchopsaretenderbutnotdry.



Slow-CookerPorkTenderloinKathyHertzlerLancaster,PA


1½-lb.porktenderloin,trimmedoffatandcutinhalflengthwise

1cupwater

¾cupredwine3Tbsp.lightsoysauce1-oz.envelopedryonionsoupmix6clovesgarlic,peeledandchoppedfreshlygroundpepper

1.Placeporktenderloinpiecesinslowcooker.Pourwater,wine,andsoysauceoverpork.

2.Turnporkoverinliquidseveraltimestocompletelymoisten.3.Sprinklewithdryonionsoupmix.Topwithchoppedgarlicandpepper.4.Cover.Cookonlow4hours.



Tip:Fortastygo-alongs,mix½cupuncookedlong-grainwhitericeand½cup

uncookedbrownriceinamicrowavablebowl.Stirin2½cupswaterand½tsp.salt.Cover.Microwave5minutesonhigh,andthen20minutesonmedium.Placefinishedporkonalargeplatterandthefinishedricealongside,toppedwiththeaujusfromthemeat.Agreensaladgoeswellwiththistomakeafullmeal.

TastyPorkTenderloinJaniceYoskovichCarmichaels,PA

Makes8servings

Prep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

1½lbs.porktenderloin12ozs.chilisauce16-oz.canjelliedcranberrysauce2Tbsp.brownsugar

5cupscookedlong-grainenrichedrice

1.Placeporktenderloininslowcooker.2.Mixtogetherchilisauce,cranberrysauce,andbrownsugar.Pouroverpork.3.Coverandcookonlow4hours,oruntilcookedthroughbutnotdry.4.Serveoverrice.


Trimasmuchvisiblefatfrommeataspossiblebeforeplacingitintheslowcookerinordertoavoidgreasygravy.

CarolynBaer,Conrath,WI

PorkLoinwithSpicedFruitSauceMaricarolMagill

Freehold,NJ

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:25-40minutesCookingTime:4-6hoursIdealslowcookersize:5-to6-qt.

8-oz.pkg.driedmixedfruit(includingplumsandapricots),chopped¼cupgoldenraisins

2tsp.mincedfreshginger

1smallonionchopped

¼cupbrownsugar2Tbsp.cidervinegar¾cupwater¼tsp.groundcinnamon¼tsp.currypowder½tsp.salt,divided½tsp.pepper,divided2¼-lb.bonelessporkcenter-cutleanloinroast,trimmedoffat¾lb.fresh

greenbeans,endsnippedoff1Tbsp.Dijonmustard1Tbsp.cornstarch1Tbsp.coldwater

1.Inslowcooker,combinedriedfruit,raisins,ginger,onion,sugar,vinegar,water,cinnamon,currypowder,and¼tsp.eachofsaltandpepper.Stir.

2.Seasonporkwithremaining¼tsp.saltandpepper.Placeporkontopoffruitmixtureinslowcooker.Cover.Cookonhigh2hoursoronlow3hours.

3.Layergreenbeansoverpork.Cover.4.Cookfor2morehoursonhighorfor3morehoursonlow—oruntilmeatis

tenderandbeansaredonetoyourliking.

5.Whenmeatandbeansaretenderbutnotdry,removetoseparateplates.Coverandkeepwarm.

6.Stirmustardintosauceincooker.7.Inasmallbowl,mixcornstarchwith1Tbsp.coldwateruntilsmooth.Stir

intosauce.8.Cover.Turncookertohighandletsaucecookafewminutesuntil

thickened.9.Sliceporkandservewithsauceandgreenbeans.


Note:WediscoveredthistobeagreatChristmasdinneroneyearwhenwewere

remodelingandhadlimitedkitchenfacilities.Iputtheingredientsintheslowcooker,andweplayedScrabblealldaywhileitcooked.Iserveditwithmicrowavedricepilaf.Itwasmymoststress-freeChristmasever!

PorkandApricotswithMashedSweetPotatoesCarolynBaer

Conrath,WI

Makes14servingsPrep.Time:35-40minutesCookingTime:2½-3½hours


2½lbs.sweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto¼"-thickslices3½-lb.bonelessporktenderloin,trimmedoffat1tsp.driedtarragon,crushed

1½tsp.fennelseed,crushed3clovesgarlic,minced1tsp.salt1tsp.pepper12ozs.turkeykielbasa,orsmokedturkeysausage,cutinhalflengthwise,then

in2"pieces14-oz.canlow-sodium,nonfatchickenbroth¾cupapricotnectar,divided

½cupdriedapricots4tsp.cornstarch

1.Placesweetpotatoslicesinbottomofslowcooker.2.Combinetarragon,fennelseed,garlic,salt,andpepperinsmallbowl.3.Rubspicemixalloverporkroast.4.Inlargenonstickskillet,brownroastonallsides.5.Placeroastontopofsweetpotatoes.6.Placesausagepiecesaroundroastincooker.7.Pourbrothand½cupapricotnectaroverall.8.Coverandcook2-3hoursonhigh.9.Adddriedapricotstocooker.Coverandcontinuecookingonhigh30more

minutes.10.Withslottedspoon,transferpork,sausage,andapricotstoservingplatter.

Coverandkeepwarm.11.Transfersweetpotatoestolargebowl.12.Mashwithpotatomasher.13.Straincookingliquidfromcookerintoaglassmeasuringcup.14.Skimanddiscardfat.15.Reserve2cupsliquid.16.Inasmallbowl,whisktogether¼cupapricotnectarandcornstarchuntil

smooth.17.Inamediumsaucepan,combinecookingliquidandcornstarchmixture.18.Cookandstirovermediumheatuntilthickandbubbly.19.Cooktwominuteslonger.20.Servesaucewithporkandmashedsweetpotatoes.


PorkStewCyndieMarraraPortMatilda,PA


2sweetpotatoesoryams,peeledandcutinsmallpieces10-oz.pkg.frozencorn

10-oz.pkg.frozenItalianbeans1medium-sizedonion,chopped1½lbs.leanpork,cutinsmallpieces14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes,

undrained¾cupwater1tsp.garlic,chopped¼tsp.salt⅛tsp.blackpepper

1.Combinepotatoes,corn,beans,andonioninslowcooker.2.Placeporkontop.3.Stirtogethertomatoes,water,garlic,salt,andpepper.Pouroverpork.4.Cover.Cookonlow5-7hours,oruntilmeatandvegetablesarecookedto

yourliking.


AutumnPorkChopsJanMast

Lancaster,PA


2mediumacornsquash,unpeeled64-oz.bonelessporktenderloinchops,trimmedoffat½tsp.salt¾cupbrownsugar1Tbsp.orangejuice½tsp.gratedorangepeel⅛tsp.groundcloves

1.Cuteachsquashinhalf.Removeseeds.Cuteachhalfinto4-5slices.2.Arrange3or4chopsinslowcooker.Coverwithsquashslices.Topwith

remaining2or3chops.3.Inasmallmixingbowl,combineremainingingredientsandspreadover

squashslicesandchops.

4.Cookonlow3½hours.Checkifchopsonbottomofcookeraredone.Ifso,removefromcookerandkeepwarm.Checkremainingchops.Iftheyarenotdone,placethemonbottomofcooker.Coverandcontinuecookinguntiltender,upto1-1½hours.

5.Serveeachchoptoppedwithasliceortwoofsquash.


HarvestPorkRoastDawnDay

Westminster,CA


2lbs.porktenderloin,fattrimmed2Tbsp.canolaoil3cupsapplejuice3GrannySmithapples

1cupfreshcranberries

¾tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper

1.Brownroastonallsidesinskilletincanolaoil.Placeinslowcooker.2.Addremainingingredients.3.Cover.Cookonlow4hours,oruntilmeatistenderbutnotdry.


BarbecuedPorkRhondaL.BurgoonCollingswood,NJ


2lbs.bonelessporktoploin1½cupsonions,chopped1cupdietsoda

1cuplow-sodiumbarbecuesauce

1.Placeporkinslowcooker.Combineallotheringredientsinabowlandthenpouroverpork.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh4hoursoruntilmeatisverytender.3.Sliceorshredpork.Stirbackintosauce.4.Serveonwheatormultigrainbuns.


Variation:Ifyourcaloriecountallows,youmaywanttoaddanother½cupbarbecue

saucetoStep1tocreateajuiciersandwichfilling.

RibswithApplesandKrautDedePetersonRapidCity,SD


1½lbs.porkribs,trimmedoffat½tsp.salt¼-1½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtoyourtaste½cupwater,applejuice,or

whitewine,optional

216-oz.cans,or12-lb.bag,sauerkraut,undrained3medium-sizedonions,slicedintorings28-oz.cansmushrooms,drained

3largeapples,coredandcutinwedges⅓cupbrownsugar½tsp.celeryseed

1.Brownribsinanonstickskillet,topandbottom.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

2.Placeribsinslowcooker.Deglazeskilletwith½cupwater,applejuice,orwhitewineifyouwish.Setdrippingsaside.

3.Inlargebowl,mixtogethersauerkraut,onions,mushrooms,applewedges,brownsugar,andceleryseed.Spoonoverribs.Pouranyreserveddrippingsovertop.

4.Cookonlow7-9hoursoronhigh3-4hours.


BarbecuedRibs&SauceMaryLongenecker

Bethel,PA


3lbs.leancountry-styleribs2½lbs.sauerkraut,rinsed2cupslow-sodiumbarbecuesauce

1cupwater

1.Placeribsonbottomofcooker.2.Layersauerkrautoverribs.3.Mixbarbecuesauceandwatertogether.Pourovermeatandkraut.4.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hours.


“PulledPork”withApplesauceColleenHeatwole

Burton,MI


3-lb.porkroast,visiblefatremoved

4cupsunsweetenedapplesauce

18-oz.low-sodium,low-fatbottlebarbecuesauceofyourchoice1.Placemeatinslowcooker.2.Spreadapplesauceovertop.3.Spoonbarbecuesauceovertop,beingcarefulnottodisturbtheapplesauce.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilroastisverytenderbutnotdry.5.Removefromslowcookerontoplatter.Pullapartwithforks.6.Putshreddedmeatinbowl.Addsomeofcookingbrothsomeatis

somewhatjuicybutnotswimminginsauce.7.Serveonwholewheatbuns.


TipfromTester:Icookedriceintheleftoversauce.Imixedsomewaterwithit;theproportion

oftheliquidwasabout⅔roast-porksauceand⅓water.Itwasdeliciousrice!

Slow-CookedPorkStewVirginiaGraybill

Hershey,PA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutes


2lbs.leanporkloin,cutinto1"cubes½lb.babycarrots3largepotatoes,cutinto1"cubes2parsnips,cutinto1"cubes2onions,cutintowedges,slices,orchoppedcoarsely3garliccloves,minced1-2tsp.groundblackpepper,dependingonyourtastepreferences1tsp.dried

thyme1tsp.salt2½cupslow-sodiumcannedvegetablejuice2Tbsp.brownsugar1Tbsp.preparedmustard4tsp.minutetapioca

1.Placeporkinslowcooker.2.Addcarrots,potatoes,parsnips,onions,garlic,pepper,thyme,andsalt.Mix

togetherwell.3.Inamediumbowl,combinevegetablejuice,brownsugar,mustard,and

tapioca.Pourovermeatandvegetables.4.Cover.Cookonlow6hoursoronhigh4hours.


SauerkrautandKielbasa

ColleenHeatwoleBurton,MI

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:5-10minutesCookingTime:5-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4½-or5-qt.

1½lbs.freshorcannedsauerkraut,drainedandrinsed1lb.reduced-fatturkeykielbasa,cutin1"slices1.Combinesauerkrautandturkeykielbasainslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.3.Stirbeforeserving.


Notes:1.Thisisdeliciousservedwithmashedpotatoes.2.Thisisabasicrecipe.Myfamilyprefersthisversionovermoreelaborate

oneswithonionsorapplesorcarawayseeds!

CabbagewithKielbasaMillieSchellenburg

Washington,NJ


2cupswater

1½medium-sizedheadsofcabbage,chopped¾lb.kielbasa,cutinto½”slices8medium-sizedpotatoes,cutintochunks1onion,sliced

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours,oruntilcabbageandpotatoesaredoneto

yourliking.


SausageandCabbageMelanieThrowerMcPherson,KS


Idealslow-cookersize:3-or4-qt.

8ozs.lightsmokedsausageorkielbasa1headcabbage,chopped2onions,diced½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper¼cuphotwater

1beefbouilloncube

1.Slicesausageintosmallpieces.2.Layercabbage,onions,andsausageinbottomofslowcooker.3.Addseasonings.Dissolvebouilloncubeinwater.4.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oruntilcabbageisdonetoyourliking.


SausageVegetableStewRosannZeisetStevens,PA


Idealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

1lb.sausage(regular,turkey,orsmoked)4cupspotatoes,cubed4cupscarrots,sliced

4cupsgreenbeans

28-oz.cantomatosauce1tsp.onionpowder¼or½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtoyourtaste1.Slicesausageinto1½”

pieces.Placeinslowcooker.2.Addvegetables.Pourtomatosauceovertop.3.Sprinklewithonionpowderandpepper.Stir.4.Cookonhigh3-4hoursorlow8-10hours.


Variation:Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd½tsp.salttoStep3.

Sausage-SweetPotatoBakeBettyK.DrescherQuakertown,PA

Makes6servings

Prep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:3-7hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

½lb.leansausage,cutin¼-½”slices3medium-sizedsweetpotatoes,peeledandslicedthin4medium-sizedapples,peeledandcutinchunks1Tbsp.sugar

2Tbsp.flour¼tsp.groundcinnamon¼tsp.salt¼-½cupwater

1.Brownsausageinnonstickskillet.Drain.2.Layersweetpotatoes,apples,andsausageinslowcookersprayedwith

nonfatcookingspray.3.Combineremainingingredients.Pouroverall.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-7hoursoronhigh3-4hours.


Tips:Toallowformoreevencookingoftheingredients,slicethesweetpotatoes

thinandcuttheapplesinthickerchunks.Theapplescooksoftfasterthanthepotatoes.

EconomyOne-DishSupperBettyDrescherQuakertown,PA


½lb.leansausage1½cupspotatoes,gratedorcubed

1cupwater

½tsp.creamoftartar1cuprawcarrots,gratedorslicedthin¼cuplong-grainrice,uncooked1onion,minced¼tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.currypowder


1.Brownsausageinnonstickskillet.Cutinto¼”-thickslices.2.Mixwaterandcreamoftartar.Tosswithpotatoes.Drain.3.Layersausage,potatoes,carrots,rice,andonioninslowcooker.4.Combinesalt,pepper,currypowder,andtomatojuice.Pouroverall.5.Cover.Cookonlow5-8hours.

——PERSERVING——•150calories(60caloriesfromfat)•7gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•15mgcholesterol•280mgsodium•18gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,7gsugar)


BratwurstsDedePetersonRapidCity,SD


8bratwursts

1largeonion,sliced12-oz.canofbeer

1cupchilisauce

1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce

1cupketchup

2Tbsp.vinegar½tsp.salt2Tbsp.brownsugar1Tbsp.paprika

1.Boilbratwurstsinwaterinskilletfor10minutestoremovefat.2.Drainbratwurstsandplaceinslowcooker.3.Mixtogetherremainingingredientsinbowlandthenpourovermeat.4.Cookonlow4-5hours.


BratwurstStewLaurenM.Eberhard

Senecca,IL


210¾-oz.cansfat-freechickenbroth4medium-sizedcarrots,sliced2ribsofcelery,cutinchunks1medium-sizedonion,chopped1tsp.driedbasil½tsp.garlicpowder

3cupschoppedcabbage

21-lb.cansgreatnorthernbeans,drained5fullycookedbratwurstlinks,cutinto½"slices1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oruntilveggiesaretender.


Tip:Youcaneatthisasastew,oroverhotcornbreadorrice.

FrequentlyAskedQuestionsaboutSlow-CookerCookingQ.Isitokaytobegintheslow-cookingprocesswithfrozenfood?

A.It’snotideal.Ittakestoolongforthefrozenfoodtobecomehotenoughfastenough.Thatmeansafood-safetyrisk.

BeanandOtherMainDishes

LambStew

DottieSchmidtKansasCity,MO


2lbs.leanlamb,cubed½tsp.sugar2Tbsp.canolaoil1½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper¼cupflour2cupswater¾cupredcookingwine¼tsp.garlicpowder2tsp.Worcestershiresauce6-8carrots,sliced4smallonions,quartered4ribscelery,sliced3medium-sizedpotatoes,diced

1.Sprinklelambwithsugar.Browninoilinskillet.2.Removelambandplaceincooker,reservingdrippings.3.Stirsalt,pepper,andflourintodrippingsinskilletuntilsmooth.Stirin

waterandwineuntilsmooth,stirringloosethemeatdrippings.Continuecookingandstirringoccasionallyuntilbrothsimmersandthickens.

4.Pourintocooker.Addremainingingredientsandstiruntilwellmixed.5.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilmeatandvegetablesaretenderbut

notdryormushy.



Putyourcookermealtogetherthenightbeforeyouwanttocookit.Thefollowingmorningputthemixtureintheslowcooker,cover,andcook.

SaraWilson,Blairstown,MO

LambRice

NanciKeatleySalem,OR


2lbs.legoflamb,shankhalf½cuppinenuts2cupslong-grainbasmatirice,uncooked4cupslow-sodium,fat-freechicken

stock1tsp.crushedallspice1tsp.salt1tsp.pepper

1.Cutlambinto½"pieces.2.Browninnonstickskilletovermedium-highheat,justuntilbrowned.3.Addpinenutstomeat.4.Cook3-4minutes.5.Putallingredientsinslowcooker.Mixwell.6.Cover.Cook6-8hoursonlow,oruntilriceandmeataretenderbutnot

overcookedordry.


Note:IlearnedtolovethisdishasIwasgrowingup.Wealwayseatitwithdollopsof

plainyogurt.

NewMexicoPintoBeansJohnD.Allen

Rye,CO

Makes8servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:6-10hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

2½cupsdriedpintobeans3qts.water½cupleanham,diced2garliccloves,crushed1medium-sizedonion,chopped1tsp.crushedredchilipeppers,optional½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1tsp.driedoregano,optional1tsp.driedthyme,optional

1.Sortbeans.Discardpebbles,shriveledbeans,andfloaters.Washbeansunderrunningwater.Placeinsaucepan,coverwith3quartswater,andsoakovernightorfor8hours.

2.Drainbeansanddiscardsoakingwater.Pourbeansintoslowcooker.Coverwithfreshwater.

3.Addmeat,garlic,onions,chilipeppersifyouwish,salt,andpepper,andotherseasoningsifyouwant.Cookonlow6-10hours,oruntilbeansaresoft.

——PERSERVING——•90calories(15caloriesfromfat)•1.5gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•380mgsodium•12gtotalcarbohydrate(4gfiber,1gsugar)•6gprotein•0%DVvitaminA


Variation:Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoincreasethesaltto1tsp.

MexicanPintoBeans

ColleenHeatwoleBurton,MI

Makes8servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingtime:10hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

1lb.driedpintobeans,soakedovernightinwateranddrained4cupsfreshwater

1largeonion,chopped14½-oz.canstewed,ordiced,tomatoes2garliccloves,minced2tsp.chilipowder¼lb.leanham,chopped

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours.Reduceheat.Cookonlow8hours.


Variations:1.Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd½tsp.salttoStep1.2.Ifyouprefersomemoreziptoyourbeans,youmayservethesewithsalsa.

ScandinavianBeans

VirginiaBenderDover,DE

Makes8servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:6½-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1lb.driedpintobeans6cupswater12ozs.leanturkeybacon1onion,chopped2-3garliccloves,minced¼tsp.blackpepper1tsp.salt¼cupmolasses1cupketchup¼tsp.Tabascosauce1tsp.Worcestershiresauce½cupbrownsugar½cupcidervinegar¼tsp.drymustard

1.Soakbeansin6cupswaterinsouppotfor8hours.Bringbeanstoboilandcook1½-2hours,oruntilsoft.Drain,reservingliquid.

2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker,usingjustenoughbeanliquidtocovereverything.Cookonlow5-6hours.


AnasaziBeans

MelanieThrowerMcPherson,KS


2cupsdryanasazibeans,cleaned4cupswater1Tbsp.mincedgarlic1smallonion,diced1tsp.salt½tsp.bakingsoda

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonhigh3-4hours.


Tip:Theseareasweet-tastingbeanwithatexturecookedsimilartoapintobean.

Youmaygarnishthemwithsalsatoaddspice.

From-ScratchBakedBeansWandaRoth

Napoleon,OH

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:5-10minutesCookingTime:14hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

2½cupsgreatnortherndriedbeans4cupswater1½cupstomatosauce½cupbrownsugar2tsp.salt1smallonion,chopped½tsp.chilipowder

1.Washanddraindrybeans.Combinebeansandwaterinslowcooker.Cookonlow8hours,orovernight.

2.Stirinremainingingredients.Cookonlow6hours.Ifthebeanslooktoowateryastheyneartheendoftheircookingtime,youcanremovethelidduringthelast30-60minutes.


NewEnglandBakedBeans

MaryWheatleyMashpee,MA

JeanButzerBatavia,NY


1lb.driedbeans—greatnorthern,peabeans,ornavybeans¼lb.leanturkeybaconslices,diced

1qt.water1tsp.salt¼-½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtotaste2Tbsp.brownsugar½cupmolasses1tsp.drymustard½tsp.bakingsoda1onion,coarselychopped5cupswater

1.Washbeansandremoveanystonesorshriveledbeans.2.Meanwhile,simmerturkeybaconin1quartwaterinsaucepanfor10

minutes.Drain.Donotreserveliquid.3.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.4.Cookonhighuntilcontentscometoaboil.Turntolow.Cook14-16hours,

oruntilbeansaretender.


BarbecuedLimaBeans

CarolFindlingPrinceton,IL

Makes6servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:8-10hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

1¼cupsdriedlimabeanshalfamedium-sizedonion,choppedinlargepieces½tsp.salt½tsp.drymustard1tsp.cidervinegar2Tbsp.molasses¼cupchilisauceormediumsalsaseveraldropsTabascosauce

1.Placebeansinbowlandcoverwithwater.Letbeanssoakovernight.Drain,reserving1cupliquidfrombeans.

2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker,including1cupbeanliquid.3.Cookonlow8-10hours.


Variation:Therecipeasnotedabovehasalmostnofat.Foraddedflavor,andifyourdiet

allows,add¼lb.leanham,smoked,orCajunturkey,orsoy-baconduringthelasthour.

Brown-SugarBarbecuedLimaBeansHazelL.Propst

Oxford,PA

Makes10servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:4½-11hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1½lbs.driedlimabeans6cupswater2¼cupschoppedonions1cupbrownsugar1½cupsketchup13dropsTabascosauce1cupdarkcornsyrup1Tbsp.salt4slicesleanturkeybacon,diced

1.Soakwashedbeansinlargesouppotinwaterovernight.Donotdrain.2.Addonions.Bringtoboil.Simmer30-60minutes,oruntilbeansaretender.

Drainbeans,reservingliquid.3.Combineallingredientsexceptbeanliquidinslowcooker.Mixwell.Pour

inenoughliquidsothatbeansarebarelycovered.4.Cover.Cookonlow10hours,oronhigh4-6hours.Stiroccasionally.5.Ifthebeansaretoosoupyastheyneartheendoftheircookingtime,

removethelidforthelasthourorsoofcooking.


NewOrleansRedBeans

CheriJanzenHouston,TX

Makes6servingsSoakingTime:1hourPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:8-10hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

2cupsdriedkidneybeans5cupswater¼lb.leanhotsausage,cutinsmallpieces2onions,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced1tsp.salt

1.Washbeans.Removeanystonesorfloaters.Insaucepan,combinebeansandwater.Boil2minutes.Removefromheat.Soak1hour.

2.Brownsausageslowlyinnonstickskillet.Addonions,garlic,andsaltandsautéuntiltender.

3.Combineallingredients,includingbeanwater,inslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hours.Duringlast20minutesofcooking,stir

frequentlyandmashlightlywithspoon.5.Serveoverhotcookedwhiterice.


Tip:

Offersalsaasacondiment.

FourZestyBeans

AnnVanDorenLadyLake,FL

Makes10servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:2-2½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

215½-oz.cansgreatnorthernbeans,rinsedanddrained215-oz.cansblackbeans,rinsedanddrained15-oz.canbutterbeans,rinsedanddrained15-oz.canbakedbeans,undrained

2cupssalsa½cupbrownsugar

1.Inslowcookercombinenorthernbeans,blackbeans,butterbeans,andbakedbeans.

2.Stirinsalsaandbrownsugar.3.Cover.Cookonlow2-2½hours.


No-MeatBakedBeans

EstherBeckerGordonville,PA

Makes8-10servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:6½-9½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

1lb.driednavybeans6cupswater1smallonion,chopped¾cupketchup½cupbrownsugar¾cupwater1tsp.drymustard3Tbsp.darkmolasses1tsp.salt

1.Soakbeansinwaterovernightinlargesoupkettle.Cookbeansinwateruntilsoft,about1½hours.Drain,discardingbeanwater.

2.Stirtogetherallingredientsinslowcooker.Mixwell.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-8hours,oruntilbeansarewellflavoredbutnot

breakingdown.


VegetarianBakedBeans

JaniceMullerDerwood,MD


1cuppicantesauce¼cupmolasses2Tbsp.packedbrownsugar2tsp.preparedmustard1tsp.onionpowder16-oz.canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained16-oz.canwhitebeans,rinsedand

drained1Tbsp.limejuice

1.Mixallingredientstogetherinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.


Five-BakedBeansBettyB.Dennison

GroveCity,PA

Makes12servings

Prep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:4-12hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

6slicesturkeybacon1cuponions,chopped1clovegarlic,minced16-oz.canlow-sodiumlimabeans,drained16-oz.canlow-sodiumbeanswith

tomatosauce,undrained15½-oz.canlow-sodiumredkidneybeans,drained15-oz.canlow-sodiumbutterbeans,drained15-oz.canlow-sodiumgarbanzobeans,drained¾cupketchup

½cupunsulfuredmolasses¼cupbrownsugar1Tbsp.preparedmustard1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce1onionslicedandcutintorings,optional

1.Inanonstickskillet,cookbaconuntilbrowned.2.Combinechoppedonions,bacon,garlic,limabeans,beanswithtomato

sauce,kidneybeans,butterbeans,garbanzobeans,ketchup,molasses,brownsugar,mustard,andWorcestershiresauceinslowcooker.

3.Topwithonionsifdesired.4.Cover.Cookonlow10-12hoursorhigh4-5hours.


Variation:

Ifyoupreferlesssweetbeans,leaveoutthemolassesandaddtheliquidfromallthecannedbeans.

SinceIworkfull-time,IoftenputmydinnerintotheslowcookertocookuntilIgethome.Mythreeteenagersandumpire/refereehusbandcanallgetahotnutritiousmealnomatterwhattimetheygethome.

RhondaBurgoon,Collingswood,NJ

Six-BeanBarbecuedBeans

GladysLongacreSusquehanna,PA

Makes15-18servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:4-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1-lb.cankidneybeans,drained1-lb.canpintobeans,drained1-lb.cangreatnorthernbeans,drained1-lb.canbutterbeans,drained1-lb.cannavybeans,drained1-lb.canporkandbeans,undrained¼cupbarbecuesauce¼cuppreparedmustard⅓cupketchup1smallonion,chopped1smallbellpepper,chopped¼cupsorghummolasses1cupbrownsugar

1.Mixtogetherallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-6hours.


PodyScoutBeans

JodyMoorePendleton,IN


1lb.groundturkey1tsp.mincedgarlic1medium-sizedonion,chopped1cupbarbecuesauce½cupbrownsugar61-lb.cansbeansofyourchoice(pinto,lima,kidney,chili,greatnorthern,

andsoon),eachdrained1.Browngroundturkeyinnonstickskilletovermediumheat.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonhigh3hours.


Variations:Toaddmorezest,stirin4-oz.canchoppedgreenchiliesand/or¼tsp.dried

mustardtoStep2.

Nan’sBarbecuedBeans

NanDeckerAlbuquerque,NM

Makes10-12servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:4-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

1lb.leangroundchuck1onion,chopped5cupscannedbakedbeans2Tbsp.cidervinegar1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2Tbsp.brownsugar½cupketchup

1.Browngroundbeefandonioninnonstickskillet.Drain.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.


SmokyMapleBakedBeans

SharonMillerHolmesville,OH


halfamedium-sizedonion,chopped5slicesturkeybacon,chopped4ozs.extra-leangroundbeef16-oz.canvegetarianbeansintomatosauce,undrained16-oz.canvegetarian

bakedbeans,undrained16-oz.canredkidneybeans,rinsedanddrained½cuptomatosauce

2Tbsp.brownsugar1-2Tbsp.liquidsmoke½tsp.mapleflavoring

1.Sautéonionsandbaconinnonstickskilletsprayedwithnonstickcookingsprayuntilonionsaretender.Placeinslowcooker.

2.Brownbeefinnonstickskillet.Placeincooker.3.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.4.Cookonhigh4-6hours.Stirbeforeserving.

——PERSERVING——•200calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3totalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•580mgsodium•32gtotalcarbohydrate(8gfiber,10gsugar)•11gprotein•4%DVvitaminA•4%DVvitaminC•6%DVcalcium•15%DViron

“Lean”CowboyBeansJohnD.Allen

Rye,CO


1lb.groundturkey16-oz.canbakedbeans,undrained16-oz.cankidneybeans,drained2cupsonions,chopped¾cupbrownsugar1cupketchup2Tbsp.drymustard¼tsp.salt2tsp.cidervinegar

1.Brownturkeyinnonstickskilletovermediumheat.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.3.Cover.Cookonhigh1-2hours.


Variations:Foramildertaste,sautéthechoppedonionswiththeturkeyinStep1.You

mayalsodecreasethedrymustardto1Tbsp.,oraccordingtoyourtaste.

SweetandSourBeans

JuletteLeamanHarrisonburg,VA

Makes6-8servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

5slicesleanturkeybacon4medium-sizedonions,cutinrings½cupbrownsugar1tsp.drymustard½tsp.salt¼cupcidervinegar1-lb.cangreenbeans,drained21-lb.cansbutterbeans,drained1-lb.,11-oz.canporkandbeans,undrained1.Brownbaconinnonstickskillet

andcutfine.Drainallbut2Tbsp.bacondrippings.2.Stirinonions,brownsugar,mustard,salt,andvinegar.Simmer20minutes.3.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow3hours.


MixedSlow-CookerBeans

CarolPeacheyLancaster,PA


16-oz.cankidneybeans,drained15½-oz.canbakedbeans,undrained1pinthome-frozen,or1-lb.pkg.frozen,limabeans1pinthome-frozengreen

beans,or1-lb.pkg.frozengreenbeans4slicesleanturkeybacon,brownedandcutfine½cupketchup

⅓cupsugar⅓cupbrownsugar2Tbsp.vinegar½tsp.salt

1.Combinebeansandbaconinslowcooker.2.Stirtogetherremainingingredients.Addtobeansandmixwell.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.


BarbecuedGreenBeans

ArleneWengerdMillersburg,OH

Makes4-6servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:3½-9hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

5slicesleanturkeybacon¼cupchoppedonions¾cupketchup⅓cupbrownsugar3tsp.Worcestershiresauce½tsp.salt4cupsfrozengreenbeans,thawed

1.Brownbaconinskilletuntilcrispandthenbreakintopieces.Drainoffallbut2Tbsp.bacondrippings.

2.Sautéonionsinreservedbacondrippings.3.Combineketchup,brownsugar,Worcestershiresauce,andsalt.Stirinto

baconandonions.4.Pourmixtureovergreenbeansandmixlightly.5.Pourintoslowcookerandcookonhigh3½-4½hours,oronlow7-9hours.


MexicanRice&Beans

JeanneAllenRye,CO


16-oz.canMexican-stylebeans,undrained16-oz.cancrushedtomatoes,undrained

1½cupsconvertedrice,uncooked1largeonion,finelychopped4½-oz.canchoppedgreenchiles,undrained2clovesgarlic,minced1½cupsshreddedreduced-fatcheese,divided

1.Combineallingredientsexcept¾cupcheeseinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.

2.Cover.Cookonlow6-7hours.3.Sprinklewithremainingcheese1hourbeforeserving.


AppleBeanBakeBarbaraA.Yoder

Goshen,IN


4Tbsp.butter2largeGrannySmithapples,cubed½cupbrownsugar¼cupsugar½cupketchup1tsp.cinnamon1Tbsp.molasses1tsp.salt24-oz.cangreatnorthernbeans,undrained24-oz.canpintobeans,undrained

1.Meltbutterinskillet.Addapplesandcookuntiltender.2.Stirinbrownsugarandsugar.Cookuntiltheymelt.Stirinketchup,

cinnamon,molasses,andsalt.3.Addbeans.Mixwell.Pourintoslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonhigh2-4hours.


Ann’sBostonBakedBeansAnnDriscollAlbuquerque,NM


1cupraisins2smallonions,diced2tartapples,diced1cupfat-free,low-sodiumchilisauce1cupchoppedleanham21-lb.,15-oz.cansbakedbeans,undrained3tsp.drymustard½cupsweetpicklerelish

1.Mixtogetherallingredients.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.


FruityBakedBeanCasserole

ElaineUnruhMinneapolis,MN


5slicesleanturkeybacon3medium-sizedonions,chopped16-oz.canlimabeans,drained16-oz.cankidneybeans,drained216-oz.cansbakedbeans,undrained15½-oz.canunsweetenedpineapplechunks,orcrushedpineapple,undrained

¼cupbrownsugar¼cupcidervinegar¼cupmolasses½cupketchup2Tbsp.preparedmustard½tsp.garlicsalt1greenbellpepper,chopped

1.Cookbaconinskillet.Cutfine.Reserve2Tbsp.drippingsinskillet.Placebaconinslowcooker.

2.Addonionstodrippingsandsautéuntilsoft.Drain.Addtobaconinslowcooker.

3.Addbeansandpineappletocooker.Mixwell.4.Combinebrownsugar,vinegar,molasses,ketchup,mustard,garlicsalt,and

greenpepper.Mixwell.Stirintomixtureinslowcooker.5.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours.

——PERSERVING——•370calories(35caloriesfromfat)•3.5gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•1080mgsodium•71gtotalcarbohydrate(14gfiber,31gsugar)•14gprotein

EasyBakedBeans

AlmaWeaverEphrata,PA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:2½-qt.

216-oz.cansbakedbeans¼cupbrownsugar½tsp.driedmustard½cupketchup2smallonions,chopped1tsp.Worcestershiresauce

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours.


Variation:Youcanreducetheamountofbrownsugarwithoutharmingthedish,ifyou

preferaless-sweetoutcome.

CreoleBlackBeans

JoyceKautRochester,NY


¾lb.leansmokedsausage,slicedin¼"piecesandbrowned315-oz.cansblackbeans,drained

1½cupschoppedonions1½cupschoppedgreenbellpeppers1½cupschoppedcelery4garliccloves,minced2tsp.driedthyme1½tsp.driedoregano1½tsp.blackpepper1chickenbouilloncube3bayleaves8-oz.cantomatosauce1cupwater

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow8hoursoronhigh4hours.3.Removebayleavesbeforeserving.


Variations:Foradifferentconsistency,youmaysubstitutea14½-oz.canoflow-sodium

stewedtomatoesforthetomatosauce.Thisistastyservedoversteamedrice.

RedBeansandRice

LavinaHochstedlerGrandBlanc,MI


1medium-sizedonion,chopped½cupgreenbellpeppers,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced2Tbsp.oliveoilorcanolaoil⅓cupfreshcilantroorparsley,minced316-oz.

cansredbeans,rinsedanddrained¾cupwater½tsp.salt1tsp.groundcumin¼tsp.blackpepper

1.Inalargeskillet,sautéonion,greenpepper,andgarlicinoiluntiltender.Orwilttheonion,pepper,andgarlicinthemicrowavefor2minutesonhigh.

2.Addcilantro.Stirinbeans,water,salt,cumin,andpepper.Transfertoslowcooker.



Notes:1.Ifbeansarewateryastheyneartheendofthecookingtime,removethelid

forthelasthourofcooking.2.Serveoverhot,cookedrice.3.Ifdietsallow,youcanservethedishwithgratedcheeseforeachdinertoadd

tohis/herindividualserving.

LentilandRicePilaf

AndreaCunninghamArlington,KS

Makes8-10servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

2-5largeonions,dependingonyourtastepreference2Tbsp.oliveoil6cupswater1¾cupslentils,sorted,washed,anddrained2cupsbrownrice,washedand

drained

1.Sliceonionsinto½"circles.Placeinnonstickskilletwitholiveoil.Sautéovermediumheatuntilonionsaregoldenbrown.

2.Removeabout1-onion’s-worthfromskilletandplaceonpapertoweltodrain.

3.Placeremainingonionsanddrippingsinslowcooker.Combinewithwater,lentils,andbrownrice.

4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.5.Servehotorcold.Garnishwithcrispbrownonions.


Variations:1.Thisisgoodtodipintowithpitatriangles.Itisalsogoodservedasamain

dishwithabasicgreensaladtoppedwithherbalvinaigrettedressing.

2.Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd1tsp.salttoStep3.3.Ifyoulikesomebitetolentilsandrice,add¼-½tsp.freshlygroundpepper

toStep3.

PastawithLentilSauce

JoySutterIowaCity,IA


½cuponions,chopped½cupcarrots,chopped½cupcelery,chopped2cupsdicedtomatoesinliquid1cuptomatosauce½cupdriedlentils,rinsedanddrained½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.garlicpowder¼tsp.crushedredpepperflakes4cupsangel-hairpasta,hot,cooked

1.Mixallingredientsexceptpastainslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hours,oronhigh3-5hours.3.Cookpastaaccordingtopackagedirections.4.Placecookedpastainlargeservingbowlandpourlentilsauceovertop.Toss

tocombine.


CarrotLentilCasserole

PatBishopBedminster,PA


1largeonion,chopped1cupcarrots,finelychopped¾cupdriedlentils¾cupbrownrice,uncooked¾cuplow-fatcheese½cupgreenbellpepper,chopped½tsp.driedthyme½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.salt¼tsp.sage¼tsp.garlicpowder1cuplow-sodiumcannedtomatoes,undrained1cuplow-fat,low-sodium

chickenbroth

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh4-5hours.


BBQVeggieJoes

AndreaCunninghamArlington,KS


1cupdriedlentils,rinsedandsorted2cupswater1½cupscelery,chopped1½cupscarrots,chopped1cuponions,chopped¾cupketchup2Tbsp.darkbrownsugar2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2Tbsp.cidervinegar

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinelentilsandwater.Bringtoaboil.Reduceheat.Coverandsimmer10minutes.

2.Combinecelery,carrots,onions,ketchup,brownsugar,Worcestershiresauce,andlentilswithwaterinslowcooker.Mixwell.

3.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hours,oruntillentilsaresoft.4.Stirinvinegarjustbeforeserving.5.Allow½cupfillingforeachsandwich.


PizzaSloppyJoe—VegetableVariety

SueHamiltonMinooka,IL


1cuptexturedvegetableprotein(T.V.P.,soy)7-oz.canmushrooms,undrained

15-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosauce14.5-oz.canlow-sodiumItaliandicedtomatoeswithbasil,garlic,andoregano

½tsp.fennelseeds½tsp.crushedredpeppers1tsp.Italianseasoning1tsp.mincedroastedgarlic½tsp.salt


——PERSERVING——•90calories(10caloriesfromfat)1gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)0mgcholesterol1060mgsodium•15gtotalcarbohydrate(5gfiber,7gsugar)


CottageCheeseCasserole

MelaniGuengerichNovingerAustin,TX


2½tsp.butter½cupfreshmushrooms,chopped½cuponions,chopped½cupcelery,chopped1clovegarlic,minced½tsp.driedmarjoram¾cuplow-sodiumtomatopaste4cupscookedmacaroni1¼cupswater2tsp.salt1tsp.sugar2cupslow-fat,low-sodiumcottagecheese,divided⅓cupgratedParmesancheese,divided¼cupparsley,chopped,divided

1.Sautémushrooms,onions,celery,andgarlicinbutterinaskilletovermediumheat.

2.Combinesautéedvegetables,marjoram,tomatopaste,macaroni,water,salt,andsugar.

3.Puthalfofmacaronimixtureinslowcooker.4.Topwith1cupcottagecheese,halfofParmesancheese,andparsley.5.Repeatlayers.6.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.

——PERSERVING——•270calories(40caloriesfromfat)•4.5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•5mgcholesterol•930mgsodium•40gtotalcarbohydrate(4gfiber,6gsugar)


Variations:Ifyouenjoyatomatoeyflavor,andyourdietallows,youcouldaddan8-oz.

canoflow-sodiumtomatosaucetoStep2andreducethewaterto½cup.

Tastes-Like-Chili-Rellenos

RoseannWilsonAlbuquerque,NM


24-oz.canswholegreenchilies½lb.gratedfat-freecheddarcheese½lb.gratedfat-freeMontereyJackcheese14½-oz.canlow-sodiumstewed

tomatoes4eggs2Tbsp.flour¾cupfat-freeevaporatedmilk

1.Spraysidesandbottomofslowcookerwithnonfatcookingspray.2.Cutchiliesintostrips.Layerchiliesandcheesesinslowcooker.Pourin

stewedtomatoes.3.Combineeggs,flour,andmilk.Pourintoslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours.


MacaroniandCheddar/ParmesanCheese

SherryL.LappLancaster,PA


8-oz.pkg.elbowmacaroni,cookedaldente13-oz.canfat-freeevaporatedmilk

1cupfat-freemilk2largeeggs,slightlybeaten4cupsgratedfat-freesharpcheddarcheese,divided¼tsp.salt⅛tsp.whitepepper¼cupgratedfat-freeParmesancheese

1.Sprayinsideofcookerwithnonfatcookingspray.Then,incooker,combinelightlycookedmacaroni,evaporatedmilk,milk,eggs,3cupscheddarcheese,salt,andpepper.

2.TopwithremainingcheddarandParmesancheeses.3.Cover.Cookonlow3hours.


MacaroniandVelveetaCheeseLisaF.GoodHarrisonburg,VA


1½cupsdrymacaroni1Tbsp.butter1tsp.salt½lb.VelveetaLightcheese,sliced1qt.fat-freemilk

1.Combinemacaroni,butter,andsalt.2.Layercheeseovertop.3.Pourinmilk.4.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours,oruntilmacaroniaresoft.


Lasagna

RosemarieFitzgeraldGibsonia,PA


4½cupsfat-free,low-sodiummeatlessspaghettisauce½cupwater16-oz.containerfat-freericottacheese2cupsshreddedpart-skimmozzarella

cheese,divided¾cupgratedParmesancheese,divided1egg2tsp.mincedgarlic1tsp.Italianseasoning8-oz.boxno-cooklasagnanoodles

1.Mixspaghettisauceand½cupwaterinbowl.2.Inseparatebowl,mixricotta,1½cupsmozzarellacheese,½cupParmesan

cheese,egg,garlic,andseasoning.3.Spread¼ofsaucemixtureinbottomofslowcooker.Topwith⅓of

noodles,breakingifneededtofit.4.Spreadwith⅓ofcheesemixture,makingsurenoodlesarecovered.5.Repeatlayerstwicemore.6.Spreadwithremainingsauce.7.Cover.Cookonlow5hours.8.Sprinklewithremainingcheeses.Cover.Letstand10minutestoallow

cheesestomelt.



Garden-FreshChiliSauce

DiannaMilhizerBrighton,MI

Makes4quarts,or16servingsPrep.Time:1-1½hoursCookingTime:4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

1½cupstomatojuice12driedred(hotchili)peppers,chopped,orenoughtomake2cups-worth4

qts.freshtomatoes,peeledandchopped2cupsonions,chopped2cupsredsweetpeppers,chopped1tsp.groundginger1tsp.groundnutmeg1tsp.wholecloves1bayleaf2tsp.groundcinnamon2tsp.salt4cupswhitevinegar1tsp.wholepeppercorns

1.Inasaucepan,bring1½cupstomatojuicetoaboil.Placedriedpeppersinhotjuiceandallowtosteepandsoftenfor5minutes.Coveryourhandswithplasticgloves.Removestemsfromdriedpeppers,andthenpuréepeppersinfoodprocessor.

2.Combineallingredientsinlargeslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonhigh4hours.4.Removebayleaf.5.Freezeorcaninpintjars.



Tips:1.Ifyoupreferasmoothersauce,puréeitinablender.2.ThisisanexcellentsidedishforMexicanrecipesandcanbeusedasa

flavoringwhencookingpork,chicken,orbeef.Alittlebitgoesalongway!Youmayreducetheamountofchilipeppersbutthenthesauceisn’taspungent.Itmakesagreatlast-minute,end-of-the-garden-seasonuseforyourtomatoesandpeppers.

MarinaraSauce

DorothyVanDeestMemphis,TN


228-oz.canslow-sodiumwholetomatoes1onion,finelychopped2carrots,paredandfinelychopped1clovegarlic,chopped2Tbsp.vegetableoil1Tbsp.brownsugar½tsp.salt

1.Puréetomatoesinblenderorfoodprocessor.2.Inaskillet,sautéonions,carrots,andgarlicinoiluntiltender.Donot

brown.3.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Stirwell.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.5.Removecover.Stirwell.6.Cookonhighuncoveredfor1hourforathickermarinarasauce.


Tip:

Youcanmakethisinadvanceofneedingitandthenfreezeitinhandyserving-sizecontainers.

Slimmed-DownPastaSauce

DoloresKratzSouderton,PA

Makes3½cupssauce,or4servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:2-4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-qt.

24-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatojuice6-oz.cantomatopaste½cupcarrots,grated2largecloves,mashed1tsp.driedoreganoleaves,crushed1tsp.onionsalt1mediumbayleaf

dashofpepper


3.Removebayleaf

4.Serveoveryourfavoritepasta.


DeliciousSpaghettiSauceAndreaCunningham

Arlington,KS


2tsp.oliveoil1medium-sizedonion,finelychopped6clovesgarlic,minced

56-oz.canlow-sodiumcrushedtomatoes,or7cupsfresh,peeled,dicedtomatoes6-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatopaste

2tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedoregano1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper1Tbsp.sugar2Tbsp.freshparsley,chopped

1.Heatoilinsaucepanovermediumheat.Addonionandgarlic.Sautéuntilonionbecomesverysoft(about10minutes).

2.Combineallingredientsexceptparsleyinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.4.Addparsley.Cookanadditional30minutes.5.Serveovercookednoodles.


LentilTacos

JudyBullerBluffton,OH


¾cuponions,finelychopped⅛tsp.garlicpowder1tsp.canolaoil½lb.drylentils,pickedcleanofstonesandfloaters1Tbsp.chilipowder2tsp.groundcumin1tsp.driedoregano2cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth1cupsalsa12tacoshells

shreddedlettucetomatoes,choppedshredded,reduced-fatcheddarcheesefat-freesourcream

tacosauce

1.Sprinklegarlicpowderoveronionsandsautéinoilinskilletuntiltender.Addlentilsandspices.Cookandstir1minute.

2.Placelentilmixtureandbrothinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow3hoursforsomewhat-crunchylentils,oronlow6

hoursforsoftlentils.4.Addsalsa.5.Spoonabout¼cupintoeachtacoshell.Topwithyourchoiceoflettuce,

tomatoes,cheese,sourcream,andtacosauce.


Tip:Thismixtureisalsotastyservedoverrice.

VegetableSloppyJoes

DarlaSathreBaxter,MN


1onion1greenbellpepper4clovesgarlic2carrots8-oz.pkg.tempeh(welike5-grain)2Tbsp.oliveoil1envelopedryonionsoupmix¼tsp.groundcumin16-oz.canpintobeans,drained16-oz.canfat-freerefriedbeans½cupbarbecuesauce

1.Dicetheonion,greenpepper,garlic,carrots,andtempeh.Sautébrieflyinoliveoilinskillet.

2.Combinewithonionsoupmix,cumin,beans,andbarbecuesauceinslowcooker.Youmaywanttoslightlymashthepintobeans.

3.Cookonlow4-5hours.4.Serveonbuns.Open-facedislesssloppy!


Variations:Youmaywanttoincreasethecuminto½tsp.,ifyouprefermorebite.Youmayservethisoverpastaorrice,orjust-as-isasasidedish.

Vegetable-StuffedPeppers

ShirleyHinhWayland,IA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.,(largeenoughsothatallpepperssitonthebottom

ofthecooker)

4largegreen,red,oryellowbellpeppers½cupquick-cookingrice¼cupmincedonions¼cupblackolives,sliced2tsp.litesoysauce¼tsp.blackpepper1clovegarlic,minced28-oz.canlow-sodiumwholetomatoes6-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatopaste15¼-oz.cancornorkidneybeans,drained1.Cuttopsoffpeppers(reserve)and

removeseeds.Standpeppersupinslowcooker.2.Mixremainingingredientsinabowl.Stuffpeppers.(You’llhaveleftover

filling.)3.Placepeppertopsbackonpeppers.Pourremainingingredientsoverthestuffedpeppersandworkdowninbetweenthepeppers.

4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilthepeppersaredonetoyourliking.5.Ifyouprefer,youmayadd½cuptomatojuiceifrecipeistoodry.6.Cutpeppersinhalfandserve.


FruitandVegetableCurryMelaniGuengerichNovinger

Austin,TX


4onions,coarselychopped2Tbsp.vegetableoil2clovesgarlic,minced1tsp.gingerroot,grated1½Tbsp.groundcumin½tsp.cayennepepper1½Tbsp.groundcoriander¼tsp.groundcardamom¼tsp.groundcloves1tsp.groundturmeric2medium-sizedzucchini,quarteredlengthwiseandsliced¾cupwater

1cupgreenbeans,cut2firm,tartapples,coredandcubedhalfaredbellpepper,chopped1cupdriedapricots,chopped½cupcurrantsorraisins½cupapricotconserve(orsmashedhalvesand

juice)1.Inskilletsautéonionsinoilfor10minutes.Stiringarlic,gingerroot,andspices.Continuetosauté,stirringconstantlyforabout3minutes.2.Transfertoslowcooker.Addzucchini,water,greenbeans,apples,redbell

pepper,anddriedapricots.3.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hoursoronlow6-8hours.4.Stirinraisinsandapricotconservejustbeforeserving.


Tips:Thisistastyservedoverbrownriceandtoppedwithpeanutsandchoppedor

slicedbananas.

SurpriseStuffedPeppers

DorothyVanDeestMemphis,TN

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.,(largeenoughsothatallpepperssitonthebottom

ofthecooker

2cupslow-sodiumtomatojuice6-oz.cantomatopaste27-oz.canschunk-styletuna,drainedandrinsed2Tbsp.driedonionflakes2Tbsp.driedveggieflakes¼tsp.garlicpowder4medium-sizedgreenbellpeppers,topsremovedandseeded1.Mixtomato

juiceandtomatopaste,reserving1cup.2.Mixremainingtomato-juicemixturewithtuna,onionflakes,veggieflakes,

andgarlicpowder.3.Fillpeppersequallywithmixture.Placeuprightinslowcooker.4.Pourthereserved1cuptomato-juicemixtureoverpeppers.5.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilpeppersaredonetoyourliking.


SeafoodMainDishes

Tex-MexLuauDorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TN


1½lbs.frozenfirm-texturedfishfillets,thawed2onions,thinlysliced2lemons,divided2Tbsp.butter,melted2tsp.salt1bayleaf4wholepeppercorns

1cupwater

1.Cutfilletsintoservingportions.2.Combineonionslicesand1slicedlemoninbutter,alongwithsalt,bayleaf,

andpeppercorns.Pourintoslowcooker.3.Placefilletsontopofonionandlemonslices.Addwater.4.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hoursoruntilfishisflaky.5.Beforeserving,carefullyremovefishfilletswithslottedspoon.Placeon

heatproofplate.6.Sprinklewithjuiceofhalfofthesecondlemon.Garnishwithremaining

lemonslices.7.ServehotwithAvocadoSauce(next),ifdesired.Orchillandservecold,also

withAvocadoSauce,ifyouwish.


AvocadoSauce

Prep.Time:10minutes

7½ozs.frozenlow-fatavocadodip,thawed½cupfat-freesourcream2Tbsp.lemonjuicehalfasmallonion,finelychoppedCombineallingredients.Mixwell.

HerbedFlounderDorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TX


2lbs.flounderfillets(freshorfrozen)½tsp.salt¾cupchickenbroth2Tbsp.lemonjuice2Tbsp.driedchives2Tbsp.driedmincedonion½-1tsp.leafmarjoram4Tbsp.freshparsley,chopped

1.Wipefishasdryaspossible.Cutfishintoportionstofitslowcooker.2.Combinebrothandlemonjuice.Stirinremainingingredients.3.Placeameatrackintheslowcooker.Layfishonrack.Pourliquidmixture

overeachportion.4.Sprinklewithsalt.5.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours,oruntilfishisflaky.

——PERSERVING——•160calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(0.5saturated,0gtrans)•75mgcholesterol•2590mgsodium•5gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,2gsugar)•29gprotein•8%DVvitaminA•10%DVvitaminC•6%DVcalcium•4%DViron

FishFeastAnneTownsendAlbuquerque,NM


3lbs.redsnapperfillets1Tbsp.garlic,minced1largeonion,sliced1greenbellpepper,cutin1"pieces2unpeeledzucchini,sliced14-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper¼cupdrywhitewineorwhitegrapejuice1.Rinsesnapperandpatdry.Placein

slowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.2.Mixremainingingredientstogetherandpouroverfish.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours,beingcarefulnottoovercookthefish.


Variation:

1.Redsnappercanbepricey.Youmaysubstituteasturdywhitefish.2.Serveinabowl;theFeastisjuicy.Orserveasatoppingforrice.

CrockpotOysterStewJudyMiles

Centreville,MD


2qts.2%milk3Tbsp.butter

2pintsfreshoysters

1½tsp.salt2tsp.Worcestershiresauce

1.Heatmilkonhighincoveredslowcooker1½hours.2.Inasaucepan,meltbutter.Addoysterswithliquid.Simmeronlowuntil

edgesofoysterscurl.3.AddsaltandWorcestershiresaucetooysters.Combinewithhotmilkin

slowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours,stirringoccasionally.



OysterandPotatoFillingJaneGeigleyHoneyBrook,PA

Makes3-4servingsPrep.Time:10minutesifmashedpotatoesarealreadyprepared;50minutesif

youneedtomakethemashedpotatoesCookingTime:1½-3hoursIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

1smallonion,minced½cupcelery,diced¾tsp.butter,melted2cupsverymoistmashedpotatoes(mashedonlywithfat-freemilk)¼cup

EggBeaters1Tbsp.mincedparsley1tsp.saltdashofblackpepper1qt.stalewholewheatbread,cubed1doz.oysterswithliquid

1.Sautéonionandceleryinbutterinskillet.2.BlendtogethermashedpotatoesandEggBeatersinslowcooker.Pourin

sautéedonionsandcelery.Mixtogetherwell.3.Stirinparsley,salt,pepper,breadcubes,andoysterswiththeirliquid.4.Covercooker.5.Cookonhigh1½hours,oronlow3hours.



SpaghettiSaucewithCrabDawnDay

Westminster,CA


1medium-sizedonion,chopped½lb.freshmushrooms,sliced212-oz.canslow-sodiumtomatosauce,or112-oz.canlow-sodiumtomato

sauceand112-oz.canlow-sodiumchoppedtomatoes6-oz.cantomatopaste

½tsp.garlicpowder½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.salt1lb.crabmeat16ozs.angel-hairpasta,cooked

1.Sautéonionsandmushroomsinnonstickskilletoverlowheat.Whenwilted,placeinslowcooker.

2.Addtomatosauce,tomatopaste,andseasonings.Stirincrab.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.4.Serveoverangel-hairpasta.


SimpleTunaDelightKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO

Makes3servingsPrep.Time:5-10minutesCookingTime:1½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:2-qt.

1¾cupsfrozenvegetables12-oz.canwater-packedtuna,drained10¾-oz.canlow-sodiumcondensed

creamofchickenorcelerysoup1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh1½hours,stirringoccasionally.3.Serveoverhotcookedriceornoodles.



Slow-CookerShrimpMarinaraJudyMilesCentreville,MD

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:3¼-4¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

16-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatoes,cutup2Tbsp.mincedparsley1clovegarlic,minced½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1tsp.driedoregano6-oz.cantomatopaste½tsp.seasonedsalt1lb.shrimp,cookedandshelled

3cupscookedspaghetti

gratedParmesancheese

1.Combinetomatoes,parsley,garlic,basil,salt,pepper,oregano,tomatopaste,andseasonedsaltinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.3.Stirshrimpintosauce.4.Cover.Cookonhigh10-15minutes.5.Serveovercookedspaghetti.TopwithParmesancheese.


CompanyCasseroleVeraSchmucker

Goshen,IN


1¼cupsuncookedrice2Tbsp.butter,melted3cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth

1cupwater

3cupscut-up,cookedskinlesschickenbreast24-oz.cansslicedmushrooms,drained⅓cuplightsoysauce

12-oz.pkg.shelledfrozenshrimp,thawed8greenonions,chopped,2Tbsp.reserved⅔cupsliveredalmonds

1.Combinericeandbutterinslowcooker.Stirtocoatricewell.2.Addremainingingredientsexceptshrimp,almondsand2Tbsp.green

onions.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hoursoronhigh2-3hours,untilriceistender.4.Fifteenminutesbeforetheendofcookingtime,stirinshrimp.5.Sprinklealmondsandgreenonionsovertopbeforeserving.


SalmonCheeseCasseroleWandaS.CurtinBradenton,FL


14¾-oz.cansalmonwithliquid4-oz.canmushrooms,drained1½cupsbreadcrumbs⅓cupEggBeaters

1cupgratedfat-freecheese

1Tbsp.lemonjuice

1Tbsp.mincedonion

1.Flakefishinbowl,removingbones.Stirinremainingingredients.Pourintolightlygreasedslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonlow2½-3½hours.


ShrimpJambalayaKarenAshworthDuenweg,MO

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:45minutesCookingTime:2¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

2Tbsp.butter2medium-sizedonions,chopped2greenbellpeppers,chopped3ribscelery,chopped1cupchopped,cookedleanham2garliccloves,chopped1½cupsuncookedminuterice1½cupsfat-freelow-sodiumbeefbroth28-oz.canlow-sodiumchopped

tomatoes2Tbsp.choppedparsley,freshordried1tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.blackpepper⅛tsp.cayennepepper1lb.shelled,deveined,medium-sizedshrimp1Tbsp.choppedparsleyfor

garnish1.One-halfhourbeforeassemblingrecipe,meltbutterinslowcookersetonhigh.Addonions,peppers,celery,ham,andgarlic.Cook30minutes.2.Addrice.Coverandcook15minutes.3.Addbroth,tomatoes,2Tbsp.parsley,andremainingseasonings.Coverand

cookonhigh1hour.4.Addshrimp.Cookonhigh30minutes,oruntilliquidisabsorbed.5.Garnishwith1Tbsp.parsley.


Variation:Ifyouwish,andyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd½tsp.salttoStep3.

JambalayaMaryAnnLefever

Lancaster,PA


CookingTime:2-3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-to5-qt.

1lb.hot,ormild,Italianturkeysausage,removedfromcasings½cupchoppedcelery

1cupchoppedonion

½cupchoppedgreenbellpepper1tsp.mincedgarlic16-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes12-oz.canlow-sodium,nonfatchicken

broth6-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatojuice½cuplong-grainrice,uncooked¼tsp.blackpepper14dropshotpeppersauce,ortotaste,optional1lb.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cooked,andcutintosmallpieces,or2

cupsleftovercookedturkey½lb.uncookedmediumshrimp,peeled1.Brownsausageinnonstickskilletwithceleryandonions,breakingupsausageasitcooksuntilnolongerpink.2.Spoonmeat,celery,andonionintoslowcooker.3.Addgreenpepper,garlic,tomatoes,broth,tomatojuice,rice,pepper,and

hotsauceifyouwishtocooker.Stirtogetherwell.4.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours,oruntilricehascookedtender.5.Fiveminutesbeforeendofcookingtime,stirincookedchickenandshrimp.6.Coverandcook5moreminutes.


Tip:Servewithplentyofcookedrice.

TunaCasseroleDorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TN


26-oz.canstuna,water-packed,rinsedanddrained1½cupscookedmacaroni½cuponions,finelychopped¼cupgreenbellpeppers,finelychopped4-oz.canslicedmushrooms,drained

10-oz.pkg.frozencauliflower,partiallythawed½cuplowsodium,fat-freechickenbroth1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Stirwell.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hoursoronhigh2-3hours.


Variation:Ifyoulikesomezest,andyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd½-1tsp.

seasoningsalttoStep1.

TunaNoodleCasseroleKathrynYoder

Minot,ND


2cupsnonfatpowderedmilk

4Tbsp.cornstarch2Tbsp.onionflakes4Tbsp.low-sodiumchickenbouillongranules½tsp.driedthyme1Tbsp.driedparsley¼tsp.blackpepper

4cupscoldwater

26-oz.canswater-packedtuna,drained4-oz.canslicedmushrooms,drained6-oz.canslicedwaterchestnuts,drained16-oz.pkg.frozenmixedvegetables,thawed8-oz.pkg.widenoodles,cookedaldenteanddrained½cuptoastedslicedalmonds

1.Mixpowderedmilk,cornstarch,onionflakes,bouillon,driedherbs,andpepperinlargesaucepan.

2.Addwater.Cookovermediumheatuntilthickened,stirringfrequently.3.Addtuna,mushrooms,waterchestnuts,andvegetables.Pourintoslow

cookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.4.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.5.Fifteenminutesbeforeendofcookingtime,stirinnoodles.6.Sprinklealmondsovercasserole.


FrequentlyAskedQuestionsaboutSlow-CookerCookingQ.Freshherbsordriedherbs?

A.It’syourchoice.Butyougetmaximumflavorifyoutreatthemdifferently.Mixdriedherbsintothedishbeforeyoucookit.Addfreshherbsafterthedishhasfinishedcooking,justbeforeyouserve

it.

Soups,Stews,andChilis

MixedVegetablesBeefSoupJudiManos

WestIslip,NY


1lb.bonelessroundsteak,welltrimmedoffatandcutinto½"cubes14½-oz.candicedtomatoes,undrained

3cupswater

2medium-sizedpotatoes,peeledandcubed2medium-sizedonions,diced3ribscelery,sliced

2carrots,sliced

3beefbouilloncubes

½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1½cupsfrozenmixedvegetables

1.Combineallingredients,exceptmixedvegetables,inslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours.3.Addvegetables.4.Cover.Cookonhigh1-2hours.

——PERSERVING——•220calories(35caloriesfromfat)•4gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•45mgcholesterol•770mgsodium•28gtotalCarbohydrate(6gfiber,8gsugar)•19gprotein•100%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•10%DVcalcium•20%DViron

WhenIwanttowarmrollstogowithaslow-cookerstew,Iwraptheminfoilandlaythemontopofthestewuntilthey’rewarm.

DonnaBarnitz,Jenks,OK

SirloinNo-BeanChiliDawnDay

Westminster,CA


1lb.sirloinsteak,trimmedoffat2Tbsp.canolaoil2largeonions,chopped16-oz.canlow-sodiumchoppedtomatoes8-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatopaste1½cupslow-sodium,low-fatbeefbroth½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper

1.Cubesteakinto1"pieces.Brownpiecesinaskilletinoil.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilmeatistenderbutnotdry.


Variations:

1.Ifyouwantazestierdish,andifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd2tsp.chilipowderand/or1tsp.groundcumintoStep2.

2.Thisworkswellservedoverriceandtoppedwithlow-fatcheddarcheese.

HeartyVegetableSoupBettyB.Dennison

GroveCity,PA


1-1½lbs.beefchuck,welltrimmedoffatandcutin½"cubes2Tbsp.shortening

1tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper3cupspotatoes,cubed2cupscarrots,sliced

2cupslow-sodiumstewedtomatoes

½cupcelery,chopped½cuponions,diced½cupfrozencorn½cupfrozencutgreenbeans½cupfrozenpeas

1.Brownmeatinshorteninginskillet.Addsaltandpepper.2.Placemeat,potatoes,carrots,stewedtomatoes,celery,onions,corn,and

greenbeansinslowcooker(everythingbutthepeas).3.Addenoughwatertocoverallingredients.4.Cover.Simmer20minutes.5.Cookonlow6½to7hours.

6.One-halfhourbeforeendofcookingtime,stirinpeas.


Variation:Forathickersoup,andifyourdietallows,coatcubedmeatwith2Tbsp.flour

beforebrowning.

VegetableBeefBarleySoupMaryRogersWaseca,MN


1lb.leanstewingmeat,cutintobite-sizedpieces½cuponions,chopped½cupcutgreenbeans,freshorfrozen½cupcorn,freshorfrozen4cupsfat-

free,low-sodiumbeefbroth214½-oz.canslow-sodiumstewedtomatoes12-oz.canlow-sodiumV8juice⅔cuppearlbarley,uncooked

1cupwater

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh4-5hours,untilvegetablesarecookedtoyourliking.


ManyVegetablesBeefSoupDorisPerkinsMashpee,MA


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef14½-oz.canlow-sodium,stewedtomatoes10¾-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosoup1onion,chopped

2cupswater

15½-oz.cangarbanzos,drained15¼-oz.cancorn,drained14½-oz.canslicedcarrots,drained1cuppotatoes,diced1cupcelery,chopped½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepperchoppedgarlictotaste,optional

1.Sautégroundbeefinnonstickskillet.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilvegetablesareastenderasyoulikethem.


Variations:1.Youmayusegreenbeansandturnips,oranyothercombinationof

vegetablesyouwish.2.Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttotopindividualservingswithaspoonful

oflow-fatgratedcheddarcheese.

BeefBarleyLentilSoupJanieSteeleMoore,OK


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1medium-sizedonion,chopped2cupspotatoes,cubed1cupcelery,chopped1cupcarrots,diced1cupdrylentils,rinsed½cupmedium-sizedpearlbarley

8cupswater

2tsp.beefbouillongranules½tsp.salt½tsp.lemonpepperseasoning214½-oz.canslow-sodiumstewedtomatoes,undrained1.Browngroundbeef

withonionsinnonstickskillet.Drain.2.Combineallingredientsexcepttomatoesinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow6hours,oruntiltender.4.Addtomatoes.Cookonlow1-2morehours.


Variations:Foraddedzest,youmaywanttoincreaselemonpepperseasoningto1tsp.

Youmayalsowanttoadd½tsp.driedbasiland½tsp.driedthymetoStep2.

HamburgerSoupBettyMoore

Plano,IL


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef¼tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.seasonedsalt1envelopedryonionsoupmix

3cupshotwater

8-oz.cantomatosauce1Tbsp.low-sodiumsoysauce1cupcarrots,sliced1cupcelery,sliced1cupmacaroni,cooked¼cupgratedParmesancheese

1.CombineallingredientsexceptmacaroniandParmesancheeseinslowcooker.

2.Cookonlow5-6hours.3.Turntohigh.AddmacaroniandParmesancheese.4.Cookanother15-20minutes.


Meatball-Potato-CarrotStewBarbaraHershey

Lititz,PA

Makes10servingsPrep.Time:1hour(includespreparingandbakingmeatballs)CookingTime:4-5hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-to6-qt.

Meatballs1lb.95%leangroundbeef½cupEggBeaters¼cupchoppedonion⅔cupdriedbreadcrumbs½cupfat-freemilk¾tsp.salt¼tsp.pepper1tsp.Dijonmustard2tsp.Worcestershiresauce

6mediumpotatoes,unpeeledifyouwish,anddicedfine1largeonion,sliced8mediumcarrots,sliced4cupslow-sodium,fat-freevegetablejuice

1tsp.driedbasil1tsp.driedoregano½tsp.salt½tsp.pepper

1.Inabowl,thoroughlymixmeatballingredientstogether.Forminto1"balls.2.Placemeatballsonlightlygreasedjelly-rollpan.Bakeat400°for20minutes.3.Meanwhile,tomakestew,preparepotatoes,onion,andcarrots.Placein

slowcooker.4.Whenfinishedbaking,removemeatballsfrompan.Blotdrywithpaper

towelstoremoveexcessfat.5.Placemeatballsontopofvegetablesinslowcooker.6.Inlargebowl,combinevegetablejuiceandseasonings.Pourovermeatballs

andvegetablesinslowcooker.7.Covercooker.Cookonhigh4to5hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.


Tip:Ifyouwillbegonemorehoursthanthetimerequiredtocooktheslow-cooker

dishthatyouwanttomake,youcancookthatrecipeinyourslowcookerovernightonlow.I’vedonethismanytimes.InthemorningIputtheslow-cookerinsert,nowfullofthecookedfood,intotherefrigerator.WhenIgethome,Ireheatthefoodinmymicrowave.

BeefGoulashVegetableSoupBettyMoore

Plano,IL


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1largeonion,diced2ribscelery,chopped8-oz.canno-salt-addedtomatosauce314½-oz.cansfat-freebeefbroth10-oz.pkg.frozengreenbeans1½tsp.chilipowder1tsp.paprika½tsp.blackpepper1½cupsflatwidenoodles,cooked

1.Sautégroundbeef,onions,andceleryinnonstickskilletuntilmeatisbrownedandvegetablesarecrisp-tender.Transfertoslowcooker.

2.Addtomatosauce,broth,greenbeans,chilipowder,paprika,andblackpepper.Mixtogether.

3.Cookonlow5-6hours.4.Addnoodles15minutesbeforeserving.


•20%DViron

Tip:Toeliminateastep,add1cupuncookednoodlestocooker1hourbefore

serving.

Stick-to-Your-RibsVeggieSoupJudyGovotsosFrederick,MD


1lb.95%leangroundbeef2cupsonion,chopped2cupscelery,chopped21-lb.pkgs.frozenvegetablesofyourchoice214½-oz.canslow-sodium

Italian-stylestewedtomatoes,undrained1tsp.blackpepper

2low-sodiumbeefbouilloncubes

½lb.shreddedcabbage2mediumpotatoes,unpeeledandchoppedveryfine6cupswater,ormoreif

needed1.Browngroundbeefinnonstickskilletovermedium-highheat.Addonionandcelerytoskilletandsautéuntiltender.2.Placefrozenvegetables,tomatoes,pepper,bouilloncubes,cabbage,and

potatoesinslowcooker.Mixtogetherwell.3.Stirinbrownedbeefmixture.4.Cover.Cookonlow4to5hours,oruntilvegetablesaredonetoyourliking.



Note:Thissouptastesgreatevenasleftovers.

VegetableBeefSoupwithSalsaAnnabelleUnternahrer

Shipshewana,IN

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingtime:4-8hours


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef

4cupswater

1lb.potatoes,paredandchopped1medium-sizedonion,chopped24-oz.cansmushroompieces,drained1envelopedrylow-sodiumonionsoupmix16-oz.jarlow-sodiumchunkysalsa2medium-sizedcarrots,chopped

1.Browngroundbeefinnonstickskillet.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow8hoursoronhigh4hours.


BurgerSoupBarbaraJeanFabel

Wausau,WI

Makes8servings

Prep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

2lbs.extra-leangroundbeef

5cupswater

1medium-sizedonion,chopped14½-oz.candicedtomatoes½cupcelery,chopped3Yukongoldpotatoes,cubed½cupcarrots,chopped½cupfrozencorn,thawed¼tsp.salt¼tsp.freshlygroundpepper½tsp.driedbasil½cupfrozenpeas,thawed

1.Brownbeefinnonstickskillet.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker,exceptpeas.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.4.One-halfhourbeforeserving,stirinpeas.


Variation:Ifyourdietpermits,youmaywanttoincreasethesaltto1tsp.

TacoSoupMarlaFolkertsHolland,OH


Soup:1lb.extra-leangroundbeeforgroundturkey1medium-sizedonion,

chopped1medium-sizedgreenbellpepper,chopped

1envelopedryreduced-sodiumtacoseasoning

½cupwater4cupsreduced-sodiumvegetablejuice

1cupchunkysalsa

Toppings:

¾cupshreddedlettuce6Tbsp.freshtomato,chopped6Tbsp.reduced-fatcheddarcheese,shredded¼cupgreenonionsorchives,chopped¼cupfat-freesourcreamorfat-free

plainyogurtbakedtortillaorcornchips1.Brownmeatwithonioninnonstickskillet.Drain.

2.Combineallsoupingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.4.Servewithyourchoiceoftoppings.


TurkeyRosemaryVeggieSoupWillardE.Roth

Elkhart,IN


1lb.99%fat-freegroundturkey3parsleystalkswithleaves,sliced3scallions,chopped3mediumcarrots,unpeeled,sliced3mediumpotatoes,unpeeled,sliced

3celeryribswithleaves

3smallonions,sliced

1-lb.canwhole-kernelcornwithjuice1-lb.cangreenbeanswithjuice1-lb.canlow-sodiumdicedItalian-styletomatoes3canswater

3packetsdryHerb-Oxvegetablebroth

1Tbsp.crushedrosemary,freshordry1.Brownturkeywithparsleyandscallionsinnonstickskillet.Drain.Pourintoslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.2.Addvegetables,water,dryvegetablebroth,androsemary.3.Cover.Cookonlow8hours,oruntilvegetablesaredonetoyourliking.


Tips:Thisistastyservedtoppedwithadollopofnonfatyogurtandcornbreadon

theside.

GroundTurkeySoupBettyK.DrescherQuakertown,PA

Makes12servings

Prep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:8-9hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

1lb.99%fat-freegroundturkey1cuponions,chopped1clovegarlic,minced15-oz.cankidneybeans,drained1cupcarrots,sliced1cupcelery,sliced¼cuplong-grainrice,uncooked1qt.low-sodiumdicedItaliantomatoes2cupsfreshorfrozengreenbeans1tsp.parsleyflakeshalfagreenbellpepper,chopped1tsp.salt⅛tsp.blackpepper1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce1bayleaf

3cupswater

1.Brownturkeyinalargenonstickskillet.2.Combinewithremainingingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow8-9hours.


Inrecipescallingforrice,don’tuseminuteorquick-cookingrice.MaryPuskar,ForestHill,MD

StewinaSnapJaniceYoskovichCarmichaels,PA


2cupswater

2potatoes,diced


16-oz.pkg.mixedfrozenvegetables1lb.groundturkey4slicesbacon,dicedandbrownedtoacrisp¼tsp.blackpepper2clovesgarlic,minced1Tbsp.sugar1Tbsp.flour28-oz.canchoppedstewedtomatoes

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonhigh3hours;thenturntolowfor2-3hours,oruntilvegetablesare

donetoyourliking.




TurkeyMeatballSoupMaryAnnLefever

Lancaster,PA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:8hoursIdealslowcookersize:5-or6-qt.

4-5largecarrots,chopped10cupslow-sodium,nonfatchickenbroth¾lb.escarole,washedandcutintobite-sizepieces¾lb.95%fat-freeground

turkey,uncooked1mediumonion,chopped½cupEggBeaters½cupItalianbreadcrumbs½cupfreshlygratedfat-freeParmesancheese,plusmoreforserving1tsp.

salt¼tsp.pepper

1.Inslowcooker,combinecarrotsandchickenbroth.2.Stirinescarole.3.Cover.Cookonlow4hours.4.Combineturkey,onion,EggBeaters,breadcrumbs,½cupParmesan

cheese,salt,andpepperingood-sizedbowl.Mixwellandshapeinto¾"balls.Dropcarefullyintosoup.

5.Covercooker.Cookonlow4morehours,orjustuntilmeatballsandvegetablesarecookedthrough.

6.Servehot,sprinkledwithextraParmesancheese.


Variation:Ifyouwish,youcansubstitute3cupscut-up,cookedturkeyfortheground

turkeymeatballs.

MeatballMushroomSoupNanciKeatley

Salem,OR


CookingTime:3-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

½lb.groundturkey½tsp.garlicpowder½tsp.onionpowder¼tsp.blackpepper

1largeegg

1Tbsp.oliveoil1cupcarrots,sliced2clovesgarlic,crushed2cupsfreshmushrooms,sliced10¾-oz.canlow-fat,orfat-free,low-sodiumbeefbroth10¾-oz.can98%fat-

freecreamofmushroomsoup2Tbsp.tomatopasteParmesancheeseforgarnishfreshparsleyforgarnish

1.Inasmallbowlmixtogethergroundturkeyandseasonings.Addegg,stirringuntilwellblended.Formintosmallmeatballs.

2.Heatoliveoilinskillet.Brownmeatballs.Drainwell.3.Transfermeatballstoslowcooker.Addremainingingredients,except

Parmesancheeseandparsley.4.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hoursoronhigh3hours.

——PERSERVING——•100calories(45caloriesfromfat)•5gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•25mgcholesterol•290mgsodium•7gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,2gsugar)•8gprotein•80%DVvitaminA•4%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium

•4%DViron

CheeseburgerSoupNanciKeatley

Salem,OR


1lb.groundturkey1cuponions,chopped½cupgreenbellpeppers,chopped2ribscelery,chopped20-oz.canlow-fat,low-sodiumbeefbroth1cupnonfatmilk

2cupswater

2Tbsp.flour8ozs.low-fatcheddarcheese,grated

1.Brownturkeyinnonstickskillet.Spoonintoslowcooker.2.Addvegetablestoslowcooker.3.Heatbroth,milk,andwaterinskillet.Sprinkleflouroverliquid.Stiruntil

smooth.Letboilfor3minutes.4.Pourintoslowcooker.5.Cover.Cookonlow4hours.Thenaddcheeseandcookanother2hours.



Rice&BeanSoupSharonEasterYubaCity,CA


⅓lb.looseItalianturkeysausage,hotorsweet232-oz.boxeslow-sodium,fat-freechicken,orvegetable,broth28-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes

½tsp.salt¼tsp.pepper½tsp.driedoregano1cuplong-grainrice,uncooked15-oz.canwhitebeans,rinsedanddrained

1cupdicedcelery

4carrots,sliced

1.Brownsausageinnonstickskillet.2.Putallingredientsinslowcooker.Stiruntilwellblended.3.Cover.Cookonlow2hours.StirSoup.4.Coverandcookanadditional1½-2hoursonlow,oruntilvegetablesand

ricearetender,butnotmushy.


Turkey-ZucchiniSoupWilmaJ.Haberkamp

Fairbank,IA


8-or10-oz.pkg.frozengreenbeans2cupszucchini,thinlysliced2cupsturkey,cookedandchopped8-oz.cantomatosauce½cuponions,chopped1Tbsp.instantchickenbouillongranules1tsp.Worcestershiresauce¼tsp.salt½tsp.driedsavory,crusheddashofblackpepper

4cupswater

3ozs.lightcreamcheese,softened

1.Thawgreenbeans.Ifyou’reinahurry,placetheminastrainerandrunhotwateroverthem.

2.Combinebeans,zucchini,turkey,tomatosauce,onions,bouillon,Worcestershiresauce,salt,savory,blackpepper,andwaterinslowcooker.

3.Cookonhigh2-3hours.4.Blend1cuphotsoupwithcreamcheese.Returntoslowcookerandstir

well.Cookuntilhot,about20minutes.


TurkeyMushroomSoupLoisStoltzfus

HoneyBrook,PA

Makes6-8servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:6-9hoursIdealslowcookersize:4-qt.

2cupscookedturkey

2qts.low-sodium,fat-freeturkey,orchicken,broth(addwaterifnecessarytoreach2qts.)2cupscarrots,chopped

1cupcelery,chopped2cupspotatoes,cubed1smallonion,chopped1cuplong-grainrice,uncooked½tsp.garlicsalt¼tsp.pepper1tsp.driedparsley10¾-oz.low-sodium,low-fatcreamofmushroomsoup1.Placeallingredients

exceptcreamofmushroomsoupinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-9hours,oruntilpotatoesandriceareastenderas

youlikethem.3.Addcreamofmushroomsoupduringlasthourofcookingtime.


Note:Thisrecipe,withsomechanges,comesfromanoldcookbookfirstpublished

in1950.Thequoteattheendoftherecipesaid,“Agrandendtoanoblebird!”

TurkeyGreenChiliChowderColleenKonetzniRioRancho,NM

Makes12servings

Prep.Time:45minutesCookingTime:6hoursIdealslowcookersize:6-qt.

1cupchoppedcelery

1cupchoppedonion

1½Tbsp.butter

3cupschoppedcookedturkey

4cupslow-sodium,fat-freeturkey,orchicken,broth4potatoes,peeledorunpeeled,andcubed½cupgreenchilies,chopped

½cupcubedlow-sodium,fat-freecheese,yourchoice2canscreamedcorn

2cupsfat-freemilk

1.Inaskillet,sautéceleryandonioninbutteruntilvegetablessoftenandbegintobrown.

2.Placesautéedvegetables,turkey,broth,potatoes,chilies,cheese,corn,andmilkinslowcooker.

3.Cover.Cookonlow6hours,oruntilpotatoesaresoft.4.Ifyouwish,mashtheSoupafewtimeswithapotatomashertomakeit

thicker.5.Turnslowcookertolowuntiltimetoserve.



TurkeyFrameSoupJoyceZuercherHesston,KS

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:40minutes,ifturkeyandbrotharealreadypreparedCookingTime:3¼-4½hoursIdealslowcookersize:6-qt.

3cupscookedandcut-upturkey*3qts.low-sodium,nonfatturkeybroth1onion,diced½tsp.salt,ortotaste16-oz.canlow-sodiumchoppedtomatoes1Tbsp.low-sodiumchickenbouillongranules1tsp.driedthyme⅛tsp.pepper1½tsp.driedoregano

4cupschoppedfreshvegetables–anycombinationofslicedcelery,carrots,onions,rutabaga,broccoli,cauliflower,mushrooms,andmore1½cupsuncookednoodles

1.Placeturkey,broth,onion,salt,tomatoes,bouillongranules,thyme,pepper,oregano,andvegetablesintoslowcooker.Stir.

2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours,oruntilvegetablesarenearlydone.3.Fifteento30minutesbeforeservingtime,stirinnoodles.Cover.Cookon

low.Ifnoodlesarethinandsmall,they’llcookin15minutesorless.Ifheavier,theymayneed30minutestobecometender.

4.Stirwellbeforeserving.


*Ifyou’vegotabigturkeyframe,andyouknowit’sgotsomegoodmeatymorselsonit,here’swhattodo.BreakitupenoughtofitintoyourDutchoven.Add3quartswater,1onion,quartered,and2tsp.salt.Cover,andsimmer1½hours.RemoveturkeybonesfromDutchovenandallowtocool.Thendeboneandchopmeatcoarsely.Discardbonesandskin.Strainbroth.BeginwithStep1above!

TurkeySoupMaryRogersWaseca,MN


1cupmacaroni,uncooked

4cupswater

410¾-oz.cansfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth2ribscelery,sliced2largecarrots,sliced1cuponions,chopped2clovesgarlic,mashed1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper4cupscookedturkey,chopped

1.Combineallingredientsexceptturkeyinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.Addturkey1hourbeforeendofcooking

time.


Variations:Experimentbyaddingmorevegetables,suchaszucchini,corn,andchopped

tomatoes,toStep1,orhalfwaythroughthecookingprocesssothattheydon’t

cooktoosoft.

ChickenVegetableSoupBarbaraWalker

Sturgis,SDSheridySteeleArdmore,OK


28-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes,undrained2cupslow-sodium,reduced-fatchickenbroth

1cupfrozencorn

2ribscelery,chopped6-oz.cantomatopaste¼cupdrylentils,rinsed1Tbsp.sugar1Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2tsp.driedparsleyflakes1tsp.driedmarjoram2cupscookedchickenbreast,cubed

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcookerexceptchicken.2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.Stirinchickenonehourbeforeendof

cookingtime.



AppleChickenStewLorrainePflederer

Goshen,IN


4mediumpotatoes,cubed4mediumcarrots,cut¼"-thickslices1mediumredonion,halvedandsliced1celeryrib,thinlysliced1tsp.salt¾tsp.driedthyme½tsp.pepper¼-½tsp.carawayseeds2lbs.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cubedanduncooked2Tbsp.oliveoil1largetartapple,peeledandcubed1¼cupsapplecider,orjuice1Tbsp.cidervinegar

1bayleaf

mincedfreshparsley

1.Layerpotatoes,carrots,onion,andceleryintoslowcooker.2.Inasmallbowl,combinesalt,thyme,pepper,andcarawayseeds.Sprinkle

halfovervegetables.3.Inaskillet,sautéchickeninoiljustuntillightlybrowned.Drainoff

drippings.4.Transferchickentoslowcooker.Topwithcubedapple.5.Inanothersmallbowl,combineappleciderandvinegar.Pouroverchicken

andapple.6.Sprinklewithremainingsaltmixture.Laybayleafontop.7.Cover.Cookonhigh4-5hours,oruntilvegetablesaretenderandchicken

juicesrunclear.8.Discardbayleaf.Stirbeforeserving.9.Sprinkleindividualservingbowlswithparsley.


Weney’sChicken&VegetableStewBeckyFreyLebanon,PA

Makes8servingsIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

TomakethisStewfromscratch,you’llneedtwodays.OnDayOneyou’llcookthechickenfor6-8hours.OnDayTwo,you’lladdthe

vegetablestothechickenbrothandthedebonedchickenandallowtheStewtocook7-8hours.

Youcanreducethecookingtoatotalof7-8hoursbyusingadebonedrotisseriechicken,chickenyou’vealreadycooked(andmayhaveinthefreezer),orcannedchicken.Andyoucanuseboxedorcannedchickenbrothfromthegrocerystoreifyoudon’thaveyourown.

Ifyouchoosetousealready-preparedchickenandbroth,beginwith“Onthenextday”below,Step2.

4chickenlegsorthighs,skinned2carrots,diced4-6medium-sizedpotatoes,diced2-3garliccloves,mincedhalfamedium-sizedheadofcabbage,cutinchunks1greenbellpepper,

coarselychopped1medium-sizedonion,coarselychopped14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes(orfreshtomatoesinseason)1tsp.

groundcoriander1tsp.groundannatto½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper

ThedaybeforeservingtheStew:1.Placechickeninslowcooker,sprinklelightlywithsalt,andcoverwith

water.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntiltender.3.Removechickenfrombonesandreserve.4.Strainandchillbroth.

Onthenextday:1.Removefatfrombroth.2.Placebroth,debonedchicken,vegetables,andseasoningsintoslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow7-8hoursoruntilvegetablesaretender.



Note:OurdearfriendWeney(fromPuertoRico)workedonourfarmformany

years.Oncoolfalleveningshewouldsharethisdeliciousstewwithus.Hedidn’tusearecipesothisismybestefforttorecreatehisstew.

ChickenStewCarolEberly

Harrisonburg,VA

Makes5servingsPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4qt.

1lb.uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cubed14½oz.-canlow-sodium,Italiandicedtomatoes,undrained2potatoes,peeledandcubed

5carrots,chopped3celeryribs,chopped1onion,chopped24-oz.cansmushroomstemsandpieces,drained

3chickenbouilloncubes

2tsp.sugar½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.dillweed1tsp.chilipowder¼tsp.blackpepper1Tbsp.cornstarch

1cupwater

1.Combineallingredientsexceptcornstarchandwaterinslowcooker.2.Combinewaterandcornstarch.Stirintoslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoruntilvegetablesaretender.


ChickenBorschtJeanneHeyerly

Chenoa,IL


1qt.low-fat,low-sodiumchickenbroth3medium-sizedpotatoes,cubed3carrots,sliced2ribscelery,slicedhalfamedium-sizedheadofcabbage,chopped2cupsfrozencorn

2cupsgreenbeans

1medium-sizedonion,chopped1clovegarlic,minced


2cupsskinlesschicken,cookedanddicedorshredded½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper

1.Combinechickenbroth,potatoes,carrots,celery,cabbage,corn,greenbeans,onions,garlic,andtomatojuiceinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilvegetablesareastenderasyoulike.3.Addchicken,salt,andpepper½-1hourbeforeserving.


RoastedChickenNoodleSoupJanieSteeleMoore,OK


1cuponions,chopped1cupcarrots,chopped1cupcelery,chopped1clovegarlic,minced2tsp.olive,orcanola,oil1tsp.flour½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.poultryseasoning6cupsfat-freechickenbroth

4cupsdicedpotatoes

1tsp.salt2cupsskinlessroastedchicken,diced2cupsuncookedwidenoodles

1cupfat-freeevaporatedmilk

1.Brownonions,carrots,celery,andgarlicinoilinskillet.2.Stirinflour,oregano,thyme,andpoultryseasoningandblendwell.Pour

intoslowcooker.3.Mixinbroth,potatoes,andsalt.4.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntilpotatoesaresoft.5.Addchicken,noodles,andmilk.Cookuntilnoodlesaretender.Donot

bringtoaboilaftermilkisadded.


ChickenNoodleSoupwithVegetablesBerniceA.Esau

NorthNewton,KS


2onions,chopped2cupscarrots,sliced2cupscelery,sliced10-oz.pkg.frozenpeas,optional2tsp.salt,optional¼tsp.blackpepper½tsp.driedbasil¼tsp.driedthyme3Tbsp.dryparsleyflakes

4cupswater

2½-3-lb.chicken,cut-up

1cupuncookedthinnoodles

1.Placeallingredientsinslowcooker,exceptchickenandnoodles.2.Removeskinandanyfatfromchickenpieces.Thenplacechickenincooker,

ontopofrestofingredients.3.Cover.Cookonhigh4-6hours.4.Onehourbeforeserving,removechicken.Coolslightly.Cutmeatfrom

bones.5.Returnmeattocooker.Addnoodles.6.Cover.Cookonhigh1morehour.


Alternatedirections:1.Placechickenincooker.Cover⅔ofitwithwaterandcook4hoursonhigh.2.Removechicken.Cool.Cutmeatfrombone.3.Addsomeicecubestocookerbroth.Whencooled,removefat.4.Addallingredients,exceptnoodles.5.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours.6.Addnoodles1hourbeforeservingorplacecookednoodlesinindividual

bowlsandservechickensoupovernoodles.

ChickenSoupinaPotRobinSchrockMillersburg,OH

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

4cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth3medium-sizedcarrots,diced2celeryribs,diced1chickenbreast,cookedandcubed½cupuncookednoodles

1.Pourchickenbrothintoslowcooker.Addcarrotsandcelery.2.Cover.Cookonlow2hours,oruntilcarrotsarenearlytender.3.Addchickenandnoodles.4.Cover.Cookonlow1hour.


•8gtotalcarbohydrate(2gfiber,3gsugar)•14gpr0tein,200%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•4%DVcalcium•15%DViron

ChickenChowderSaraPuskar

Abingdon,MD

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:3¼-4¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

½cupshreddedcarrots

1cupskimmilk

½cuplow-sodiumchickenbroth¼tsp.blackpepper1cuponions,chopped1potato,peeledandcutinto½"chunks½lb.uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreastcutinto1"cubes215-oz.

canscream-stylecorn½cupdriedpotatoflakes½cupshreddedlow-fatcheddarcheese

1.Combineallingredientsexceptpotatoflakesandcheeseinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours,oruntilpotatoesaretenderandchickenis

thoroughlycooked.3.Addpotatoflakesandstirwelltocombine.4.Cookonhigh,uncovered,5-10minutes,oruntilchowderhasthickenedand

driedpotatoflakeshavedissolved.

5.Topeachservingwithcheese.


Variations:Formorezest,andifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd½tsp.salttoStep

1.Youmayalsowanttoadd½tsp.driedthymetoStep1.

SpicyChickenRiceSoupKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime:3½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

4cupslow-fat,low-sodiumchickenbroth2cupschicken,cookedandcubed2celeryribs,chopped2medium-sizedcarrots,chopped1medium-sizedgreenbellpepper,chopped1medium-sizedonion,chopped¾cuplong-grainrice,uncooked

¼cupfreshparsleyorcilantro,minced½tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper½tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.groundcumin¼tsp.crushedredpepperflakes,optional

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhighuntilboilingpoint,about2hours.3.Turndowntolowfor1½hours,orjustuntilriceandvegetablesaretender.


ChickenMushroomStewBerniceA.Esau

NorthNewton,KSCarolSherwood

Batavia,NY

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves(about1½lbs.),uncooked2Tbsp.cookingoil,divided

8ozs.slicedfreshmushrooms1medium-sizedonion,diced3cupsdicedzucchini

1cupdicedgreenbellpeppers

4garliccloves,diced3medium-sizedtomatoes,diced6-oz.cantomatopaste¾cupwater2tsp.salt,optional1tsp.driedthyme1tsp.driedoregano1tsp.driedmarjoram1tsp.driedbasil

1.Cutchickeninto1-inchcubes.Brownin1Tbsp.oilinalargeskillet.Transfertoslowcooker,reservingdrippings.

2.Insameskillet,sautémushrooms,onions,zucchini,greenpeppers,andgarlicindrippings,andremaining1Tbsp.oilifneeded,untilcrisp-tender.Placeinslowcooker.

3.Addtomatoes,tomatopaste,water,andseasonings.4.Cover.Cookonlow4hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.


Tip:Thisisalsogoodservedoverrice.

ChickenWildRiceSoupKarenCenevivaSeymour,CT


½cupwildrice,uncooked½cuplong-grainrice,uncooked1tsp.vegetableoil1lb.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,uncooked,andcutinto¾"cubes5¼

cupslow-sodium,fat-freechickenbroth1cupcelery(about2ribs),choppedin½"thickpieces1mediumonion,

chopped2tsp.driedthymeleaves¼tsp.redpepperflakes

1.Mixwildandwhitericewithoilinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh15minutes.3.Addchicken,broth,vegetables,andseasonings.4.Cover.Cook3-4hoursonhigh,or6-7hoursonlow.



ChickenRiceSoupMichelleSteffenHarrisonburg,VA


3quartshotwater

1mediumonion,finelychopped2-3celeryribs,finelychopped2sprigsfreshparsley,finelychopped1clovegarlic,crushed2tsp.salt½cupcarrots,thinlysliced4largeskinlesschickenlegsandthighs½cupfreshparsley,chopped

3cupshotcookedrice

1.Combinewater,onion,celery,2sprigsparsley,garlic,salt,carrots,andchickeninslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh4-5hours.3.Removechickenwhentenderanddebone.4.Stircut-upchickenbackintosoup.Add½cupfreshchoppedparsley5.To

serve,ladlesoupintobowls.Addaroundedtablespoonfulofhotcookedriceto

eachbowl.


Tip:Ifyouwanttoeliminatewashinganotherpan,add1cuprawlonggrainriceto

theslow-cookermixtureafterthechickenhascooked3-4hours.Cookonhighanotherhour.

Whenchickenandricearetender,removechickenanddebone.ContinuewithStep5.

ColorfulChickenStewSharonMiller

Holmesville,OH


1lb.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,uncookedandcubed14½-oz.candicedItaliantomatoes,undrained

2medium-sizedpotatoes,peeledandcubedinto½"pieces4largecarrots,diced

3celeryribs,diced1largeonion,chopped1medium-sizedgreenbellpepper,chopped8-oz.canmushroompieces,drained2tsp.chickenbouillongranules1pkg.Splenda1tsp.chilipowder¼tsp.blackpepper1Tbsp.cornstarch

2cupscoldwater

1.Combinefirst12ingredients(throughtheblackpepper)inalargeslowcooker.

2.Mixtogethercornstarchandcoldwater.Addtoslowcooker.3.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.

——PERSERVING——•120calories(15caloriesfromfat)•1.5gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•25mgcholesterol•330mgsodium•16gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,4gsugar)


BarleyandChickenSoupMillieSchellenburg

Washington,NJ

Makes5servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:4½-6½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

½lb.drybarley

1smallchicken

freshcelery,asdesiredparsley,asdesiredbasil,asdesiredcarrotsasdesired

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Coverwithwater.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.3.Removechickenfrombones.Discardskin.Returnchickentosoup.

Continuecookinguntilbarleyissoft.



Chicken,Vegetables,andDumplingsColleenHeatwole

Burton,MI


Soup:

4cupscubedcookedchicken

6cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth1Tbsp.freshparsley,or1½tsp.dryparsleyflakes1cuponions,chopped1cupcelery,chopped6cupsdicedpotatoes1cupgreenbeans

1cupcarrots

1cuppeas,optional

Dumplings:(optional)2cupsflour(halfwhiteandhalfwholewheat)1tsp.salt4tsp.bakingpowder

1egg,beaten2Tbsp.oliveoil⅔cupskimmilk

1.Combineallsoupingredients,exceptpeas.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.3.Transfertolargesoupkettlewithlid.Addpeas,ifdesired.Bringtoaboil.

Reducetosimmer.4.TomakeDumplings,combineflour,salt,andbakingpowderinalarge

bowl.5.Inaseparatebowl,combineegg,oliveoil,andmilkuntilsmooth.Addto

flourmixture.6.Dropbylargetablespoonsfulontopofsimmeringbrothuntilthe

dumplingscoverthesurfaceofthesoup.7.Cover.Simmerwithoutliftingthelidfor18minutes.


Note:Iusethisrecipealot.Iadapteditfromapotpierecipewhichneedstobe

bakedintheoven.Iliketomakethisbecausethesoupcancookintheslowcookerwhilewe’reatchurch.WhenIgethome,Itransferittoasoupkettleandmakethedumplingswhileotherssetthetable.

Thedishisgoodservedwithapplesauceorfruitsalad.

ChickenClamChowderIreneKlaegerInverness,FL


6slicesleanturkeybacon,diced¼lb.leanham,cubed2cupschoppedonions

2cupsdicedcelery

½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper

2cupsdicedpotatoes

2cupscooked,diced,leanchicken4cupsfat-free,low-sodiumclamjuice,or2cansclamswithjuice1-lb.can

whole-kernelcornwithliquid¾cupflour

4cupsfat-freemilk

4cupsshreddedfat-freecheddar,orJack,cheese½cupfat-freeevaporatedmilk

2Tbsp.freshparsley

1.Sautébacon,ham,onions,andceleryinnonstickskilletuntilbaconiscrispandonionsandceleryarelimp.Addsaltandpepper.

2.Combineallingredientsinslowcookerexceptflour,milk,cheese,

evaporatedmilk,andparsley.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hoursoronhigh2-3hours.4.Whiskflourintomilk.Stirintosoup,alongwithcheese,evaporatedmilk,

andparsley.Cookonemorehouronlow.


San-Antonio-StyleTortillaSoupRashellHarrisWichita,KS

Makes9-10servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:4-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1Tbsp.oliveoil1onion,chopped2garliccloves,minced2tsp.groundcumin214½-oz.cansfat-freechickenbroth215-oz.cansstewedtomatoes1Tbsp.jalapeñopepper,minced(removeseedstoreduceheat)¼tsp.black

pepper4-5cups(about1½lbs.)boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,uncookedand

cubed

2cupswater

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoronhigh4-6hours.


Variations:1.Ifyoulike,andyourdietpermits,youmaywanttoadda17-oz.canof

whole-kernelcorn,drained,toStep1,foranadditionalSouthwesttouchtoyourdish.

2.Usethefollowinggarnishesifyouwish,andifyourdietallows:

2cupsshreddedlow-fatcheese

fat-freesourcream

cilantro1bagbakedtortillachips,crushed

WildRiceSoupJoyceShackelfordGreenBay,WI


2Tbsp.butter½cupdrywildrice6cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenstock½cuponions,minced½cupcelery,minced½lb.wintersquash,peeled,seeded,cutin½"cubes2cupschicken,chopped

andcooked½cupbrowned,sliveredalmonds

1.Meltbutterinsmallskillet.Addriceandsauté10minutesoverlowheat.Transfertoslowcooker.

2.Addallremainingingredientsexceptchickenandalmonds.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours,oruntilvegetablesarecookedtoyourliking.

Onehourbeforeservingstirinchicken.4.Topwithbrownedsliveredalmondsjustbeforeserving.


WildRiceandLentilSoupMaryannMarkanoWilmington,DE

Makes8-10servingsSoakingTime:6-8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:5-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

½cupdriedlentils,sorted,rinsedanddrained

3cupswater

6-oz.pkg.long-grainandwildriceblend,withspicepacket14-oz.canvegetablebroth

10-oz.pkg.frozenmixedvegetables

1cupskimmilk

½cupreduced-fatmildcheddarcheese,shredded1.Coverlentilswithwaterandsoakovernightorfor6-8hours.Drainanddiscardsoakingwater.2.Putallingredientsintoslowcooker,including3cupsfreshwater.Mixwell.3.Cookonlow5-8hours,oruntilvegetablesaredonetoyourliking.

——PERSERVING——•240calories(25caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•5mgcholesterol•280mgsodium•42gtotalcarbohydrate(7gfiber,5gsugar)•13gprotein•30%DVvitaminA


Tip:Itmaybenecessarytoaddmorewaterifthesoupseemstoothick.

CheesyMenudoEileenEash

Carlsbad,NM


316-oz.canswhiteoryellowhominy,undrained4-oz.canchoppedgreenchilies

½lb.VelveetaLightcheese,diced1tsp.garlicsalt½tsp.blackpepperfreshcilantro,orparsley,chopped2cupscookedchicken,orleanbeef,

chopped1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Stirwell.2.Cover.Cookonlow4hours.



GreenBeanSoupCarlaKoslowsky

Hillsboro,KS

Makes4servingsIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

Thisreciperequirestwomain“events”initspreparation.FirstyoucookthehamhockitselfbeforemakingtheGreenBeanSoup.Youcanpreparethehamhockintheslowcookerbycoveringitwithwater,andthencookingitonlowfor5hours,oruntilthemeatistenderandfallingoffthebone.

Whenyou’vecookedthehamanddebonedit,andyouhavearich,flavorfulbroth,you’rereadyforthesecondmain“event.”Forthisyou’llneedabout10-15minutesofPrepTimetodoStep1below.Andyou’llneed4-5hoursofadditionalCookingTime.

1hamhock,cooked,cooled,deboned,andfatremoved—withcookingbrothreservedandskimmedoffat2potatoes,peeledandcubed

½cuponions,chopped

1sprigdillweed

16-oz.pkg.greenbeanshambrothandwatertoequal6cups½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper½cupmilk

1.Combineallingredientsexceptmilkinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.3.Addmilkjustbeforeserving.


RedandGreenBeanSoupCarolDureeSalina,KS

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:6¼-8¼hoursIdealslowcookersize:4-qt.

1lb.drynavybeans6cupsboilingwater

1cupslicedcarrots

½cupchoppedonion¾lb.smokeddarkturkeymeatsaltandpeppertotaste,optional2cupschoppedkale,spinach,orchard½cuproastedredpeppers,chopped

low-fatParmesancheese,grated,optional

1.Rinsebeans;thenplaceinslowcooker.2.Addallotheringredientsexceptkale,redpeppers,andcheese.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilbeansaretenderbutnotmushy.4.Tenminutesbeforeserving,addkaleandpeppers.Coverandcontinueto

cook10moreminutes.5.Ifyouwish,sprinkleParmesancheeseontopofindividualservings.


HealthyBeanSoupKarenCenevivaSeymour,CT

Makes10servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:6¼-7¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1½cupsdrygreatnorthernbeans3cupsparsnips,chopped2cupscarrots,chopped1cuponion,chopped2glovesgarlic,minced

5cupswater

¾lb.smokeddarkturkeymeat1½tsp.salt½tsp.pepper⅛-¼tsp.hotsauce

1.Washdriedbeans.Placebeansinlargestockpot.Coverwithwater.2.Bringtoaboil.Turnoffheat.Allowbeanstositfor10minutes.3.Drainoffwater.Placebeansinslowcooker.4.Addparsnips,carrots,onion,andgarlictoslowcooker.5.Addwater,turkey,salt,pepper,andhotsaucetoslowcooker.Stirwell.6.Cover.Cookonlow6-7hours,oruntilvegetablesandmeataretender.7.Removemeatfromcookerandallowtocoolenoughtohandle.8.Cutmeatintobite-sizepiecesandreturntoslowcooker.Heatthrough.


HamandSplitPeaSoupMaryC.CaseyScranton,PA

Makes6-8servingsPrep.Time:25-30minutes


2cupscookedham,diced

1bayleaf

16-oz.pkg.driedsplitpeas2ribscelery,sliced1smallonion,chopped¼-½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtoyourtastepreference½tsp.salt¼-½tsp.driedmarjoram,accordingtoyourtastepreference½cupcarrots,

shredded210¾-oz.cansreduced-sodium,low-fatchickenbroth

5cupswater

1cuppotatoes,cookedanddiced,optional

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilpeasaretender.3.Tothicken,remove4cupsofsoupafterpotatoeshavebeenaddedandpurée

inblender.4.Returntosoup.Stir.

——PERSERVING——•330calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3.5gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•25mgcholesterol•850mgsodium•48gtotalcarbohydrate(17gfiber,8gsugar)•29gprotein•50%DVvitaminA•10%DVvitaminC•6%DVcalcium

•25%DViron

HeartySplitPeaSoupBeatriceOrgishRichardson,TX


1-lb.pkg.driedsplitpeas2cupsfullycookedleanham,diced

1cupdicedcarrots

1medium-sizedonion,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced

2bayleaves

½tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper5cupsboilingwater

1cuphotskimmilk

1.Layerfirst9ingredientsinslowcookerinorderlisted.2.Cover.Cookonhigh4-5hours.3.Stirinmilk.4.Discardbayleavesbeforeserving.


Variation:Ifyoupreferathinnersoup,youmaywanttoincreasethemilkto1½-2cups.

Ham’n’CheeseSoupJanieSteeleMoore,OK

Makes7servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:4¼-6¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

2cupspotatoes,cubed(youdecidewhethertopeelornot)1½cupswater1½cupscookedham,cubed1largeonion,chopped3Tbsp.butter3Tbsp.flour¼tsp.blackpepper

3cupsfat-freemilk

6ozs.low-fatshreddedcheese1cupfrozenbroccoli,thawedandchopped

1.Combineallingredientsexceptcheeseandbroccoliinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-6hours.3.Addcheeseandbroccoli.Stirwell.Cookanadditional15minutes,oruntil

cheeseismeltedandbroccoliiswarm.


Tips:Youmaywilttheonioninthemicrowave,orsautéitinanonstickskillet,so

thatitissoftanditsflavorwellblendedwhenthesoupisserved.Youmayalsocookthebroccolilightlyinthemicrowaveifyouwanttomakesureitistenderwhenserved.

PorkandVegetableSoupKristiSee

Weskan,KS


1lb.leanuncookedpork,orchicken,cutin½”cubes2medium-sizedcarrots,cutinjuliennestrips4medium-sizedgreenonions,chopped

1clovegarlic,finelychopped3-4Tbsp.low-sodiumsoysauce,accordingtoyourtastepreference½tsp.

finelychoppedgingerroot⅛tsp.blackpepper10¾-oz.canfat-free,reduced-sodiumbeefbroth1cupfreshmushrooms,

sliced

1cupbeansprouts

1.Cookmeatinlargenonstickskilletovermediumheat8-10minutes.Stiroccasionally.

2.Mixmeatandremainingingredients,exceptmushroomsandbeansprouts,inslowcooker.

3.Cover.Cookonlow5-7hoursoronhigh2-3hours.4.Stirinmushroomsandbeansprouts.5.Cover.Cookonlow1hour.


CreamyPorkStewBettyMoore

Plano,IL


2lbs.groundpork210¾-oz.cans98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup214½-oz.cansgreen

beanswithliquid4potatoes,diced4carrots,chopped2smallonions,diced210¾-oz.canscondensedvegetarianvegetablesoup

2soupcansofwater

3ribscelery,chopped½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.garlicpowder½tsp.driedmarjoram

1.Browngroundporkinanonstickskillet.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow6-8hours.


•25%DViron

Variations:1.AddacanofdicedtomatoestoStep2ifyouwish.2.Thisrecipegoeswellwithhomemadebread.

IrishStewRebeccaLeichtyHarrisonburg,VA


2lbs.bonelesslamb,cubed1½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2medium-sizedcarrots,sliced1largeonion,diced3medium-sizedpotatoes,diced1bayleaf

2cupswater

¼cupdrysmallpearltapioca1cansmall,tenderpeas

1.Greaseslowcookerwithfat-freecookingspray.2.Placecubedlambinbottomofslowcooker.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.3.Addcarrots,onion,potatoes,andbayleaf.4.Stirinwaterandtapioca.5.Coverandcookonhigh1hour.Turndowntolowandcook4-5hours.6.Addpeasforlast30minutesofcooking.

7.Removebayleafbeforeserving.


Tip:Forincreasedflavor,youmaywanttodivide½tsp.Mrs.Dashseasoning

amongthelayersofvegetablesinStep3.

ShrimpChowderKristiSee

Weskan,KSKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:3¼-4¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

1lb.redpotatoescubed2½cupsfat-free,reduced-sodiumchickenbroth3celeryribs,chopped8greenonions,chopped1½lbs.medium-sizedshrimp,uncooked,peeled,anddeveined½cupsweet

redbellpeppers,chopped

1½cupsfat-freemilk¼cupall-purposeflour½cupfat-freeevaporatedmilk2Tbsp.freshparsley,minced½tsp.paprika½tsp.Worcestershiresauce⅛tsp.cayennepepper⅛tsp.blackpepper

1.Combinepotatoes,broth,celery,onions,andredbellpeppersinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours,oruntilvegetablesaredonetoyourliking.3.Stirin1½cupsmilkandgentlymashvegetableswithpotatomasher.Leave

somesmallchunksofpotato.4.Stirinshrimp.5.Combineflourandevaporatedmilk.Mixuntilsmooth.Graduallystirinto

soupmixture.6.Cookandstiruncoveredonhighuntilthickened.


Tip:Thischowderisevenbetterthenextdayaftertheflavorshavemelded

overnight.

CornandShrimpChowderNaomiE.FastHesston,KS


3slicesleanturkeybacon,diced

1cupchoppedonions

2cupsdiced,unpeeledredpotatoes210-oz.pkgs.frozencorn1tsp.Worcestershiresauce½tsp.paprika½tsp.salt⅛tsp.blackpepper

2cupswater

2Tbsp.butter26-oz.cansshrimp,drained12-oz.canfat-freeevaporatedmilkchoppedchives

1.Brownbaconinnonstickskilletuntillightlycrisp.Addonionstodrippingsandsautéuntiltransparent.Usingslottedspoon,transferbaconandonionstoslowcooker.

2.Addremainingingredientstocookerexceptshrimp,milk,andchives.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours,addingshrimp,milk,andchives30minutes

beforeendofcookingtime.



Note:Ilearnedtomakethisrecipeina7th-gradehomeeconomicsclass.Itmadean

impressiononmyfatherwholikedseafoodverymuch.Therecipecallsonlyforcannedshrimp,butIoftenincreaseitstasteappealwithextracookedshrimp.

CreamySalmonChowderDianeShetlerHydePark,MA

Makes5servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:3¾-8¼hours

Idealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.


2cupswater

10-oz.pkg.frozencorn1cupcelery,chopped½cuponions,chopped¾cupdrywheatberries8-oz.pkg.fat-freecreamcheese,cutintocubes16-oz.cansalmon,drained,

skinandbonesremoved,andfishcoarselyflaked1Tbsp.dillweed

1.Combinechickenbroth,water,corn,celery,onions,andwheatberriesinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoronhigh3½-4hours.3.Turncookertohigh.Addcheese,stirringuntilmelted.4.Stirinsalmonanddill.5.Cover.Cook10minuteslonger.


VegetableSalmonChowderEstherJ.Yoder

Hartville,OH


1½cupspotatoes,cubed1cupcelery,diced½cuponions,diced2Tbsp.freshparsley,or1Tbsp.driedparsley½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepperwatertocover16-oz.canpinksalmon

4cupsskimmilk

2tsp.lemonjuice2Tbsp.redbellpeppers,finelycut2Tbsp.carrots,finelyshredded½cupinstantpotatoes

1.Combinecubedpotatoes,celery,onions,parsley,salt,pepper,andwatertocoverinslowcooker.

2.Cookonhigh2-3hours,oruntilsoft.Addabitmorewaterifneeded.3.Addsalmon,milk,lemonjuice,redpeppers,carrots,andinstantpotatoes.4.Heat1hourmoreuntilveryhot.



Variations:1.Ifyouenjoygarlic,addatablespoonortwoofit,minced,toStep1.2.Ifyoulikeathickerchowder,andyourdietallows,increasetheinstant

potatoesinStep3to¾-1cup.

SmokedSalmonCornChowderSandraHaverstrawHummelstown,PA

Makes8-10servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:3½-4½hoursIdealslowcookersize:5-or6-qt.

1largeonion,chopped½cupchoppedcelery⅓cupchoppedredbellpepper2tsp.butter3cupspeeled,cubedpotatoes,cooked2cupslow-sodium,fat-freechickenbroth15-oz.cancreamedcorn16-oz.bagfrozencorn½tsp.groundblackpepper2tsp.drieddillweed2oz.smokedsalmon,chopped1cupfat-freemilk

1cupshreddedlow-fatcheddarcheese

½tsp.hotpeppersauce,optional1cupfat-freesourcream,optional

1.Inmediumskillet,sautéonion,celery,andredbellpepperinbutteruntilsoft.

2.Mixsautéedvegetables,cookedpotatoes,chickenbroth,creamedcorn,frozencorn,pepper,dill,andsmokedsalmoninslowcooker.

3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.4.Addmilkandcheese,andhotpeppersauceandsourcreamifyouwish,to

Chowderinslowcooker.5.Coverandcontinuecooking25-30minutes,oruntilcheesehasmeltedand

chowderisfullyheated.


Ifyourrecipeturnsouttohavetoomuchliquid,removethecoverandusetheHighsettingforabout45minutes.

EstherPorter,Minneapolis,MN

ManhattanClamChowderJoyceSlaymakerStrasburg,PA

LouiseStackhouse

Benton,PA


¼lb.leanturkeybacon,dicedandbrowned1largeonion,chopped2carrots,thinlysliced3ribscelery,sliced1Tbsp.driedparsleyflakes1-lb.12-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatoes½tsp.salt2wholepeppercorns

1bayleaf

1½tsp.driedcrushedthyme3medium-sizedpotatoes,cubed38-oz.cansclamswithliquid

1.Combineallingredients,exceptclams,inslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours,oruntilvegetablesaredonetoyourliking.3.Twentyminutesbeforeendofcookingtime,stirinclams


TastyClamChowderJeanH.RobinsonCinnaminson,NJ


21-lb.canslow-fat,low-sodiumchickenbroth3largepotatoes,peeledanddicedfinely

2largeonions,choppedfinely1-lb.cancreamedcorn1carrot,choppedfinely1dozenlittleneckclams,or36-oz.cansmincedclams

2cupslow-fatmilk

¼tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.salt2Tbsp.freshparsley,chopped6slicesbacon,wellcooked,drainedandcrumbled,optional

1.Pourbrothintoslowcooker.2.Addpotatoes,onions,creamedcorn,andcarrot.3.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.Stir.Cookonhighanotherhour.4.Usingapotatomasher,mashpotatoescoarselytothickensoup.5.Addclams,milk,blackpepper,salt,andparsley.6.Cover.Cookonhigh20minutes.7.Garnishwithcrumbledbacon,ifdesired.

——PERSERVING——•210calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3.5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)


Variation:Ifyourdietpermits,youmaywanttoincreasethesaltto½tsp.

Hot&SourSoupJudyGovotsosFrederick,MD

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:4½-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

4cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth8-oz.canslicedbambooshoots,drained1carrot,julienned8-oz.canwaterchestnuts,drainedandsliced3Tbsp.quick-cookingtapioca6-oz.canslicedmushrooms,drained1Tbsp.vinegar,orricewinevinegar1Tbsp.lightsoysauce1tsp.sugar¼tsp.blackpepper¼-½tsp.redpepperflakes,accordingtoyourtastepreference8-oz.pkg.

frozen,peeled,anddeveinedshrimp,optional4ozs.firmtofu,drainedandcubed1egg,beaten

1.Combineallingredients,exceptshrimp,tofu,andegginslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow3¾-5hours.3.Addshrimpandtofu.4.Cover.Cook45-60minutes.5.Poureggintothesoupinathinstream.Stirthesoupgentlyuntiltheegg

formsfineshredsinsteadofclumps.


Variation:Youmaywanttostirin½tsp.garlicsalt,ifyourdietpermits,inStep1.

EggDropSoupShirleyUnternahrerHinh

Wayland,IA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

214½-oz.cansfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth1qt.water2Tbsp.fishsauce¼tsp.salt

4Tbsp.cornstarch

1cupcoldwater

2eggs,beaten

1choppedgreenonion

¼tsp.blackpepper

1.Combinebrothandwaterinlargesaucepan.2.Addfishsauceandsalt.Bringtoboil.3.Mixcornstarchintocoldwateruntilsmooth.Addtosoup.Bringtoboil

whilestirring.Removefromheat.4.Pourbeateneggsintothickenedbroth,butdonotstir.Instead,pullfork

throughsoupwith2strokes.5.Transfertoslowcooker.Addgreenonionsandpepperandpullthrough

soupwithfork.6.Cover.Cookonlow1hour.Keepwarmincooker.7.Eatplainorwithrice.


Note:Onedaywhenthekidsweresledding,Isurprisedthemwithsomethingother

thanhotcocoawhentheycamein.“Mmmmm,”wasallIheard,and,“Thistastesgreat!”“You’rethebest,Mom!”TheyfinishedalltheeggdropsoupandwonderedifI’dmakemore.

GreekLentilSoupAndreaCunningham

Arlington,KS

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:6½-8½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

1½cupsdriedlentils1½qts.water1medium-sizedonion,chopped1carrot,peeledandgrated1ribcelery,chopped3Tbsp.oliveoil

1bayleaf

2clovesgarlic,minced1tsp.salt½tsp.driedoregano

1cubelow-sodiumbeefbouillon

½cuptomatosauce3Tbsp.redwinevinegar

1.Placelentilsandwaterinslowcooker.2.Inlargeskillet,sautéonion,carrot,andceleryinoiluntillimpandglazed.

Addtoslowcooker.3.Addbayleaf,garlic,salt,oregano,andbouilloncubetocooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.5.Addtomatosauceandvinegar.Stirwell.6.Cover.Cookonhigh30minutestoblendflavors.Removebayleafbefore

serving.


Variations:Ifyoupreferalittlemorezing,youmaywanttoincreasethedriedoreganoto

1tsp.andadd½-1tsp.groundcumininStep3.

SweetPotatoLentilStewMrs.CarolynBaer

Conrath,WI

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCooking5-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

4cupsfat-freevegetablebroth

3cups(about1¼lbs.)sweetpotatoes,peeledandcubed1½cupslentils,rinsed

3medium-sizedcarrots,cutinto½"pieces1medium-sizedonion,chopped4garliccloves,minced½tsp.groundcumin¼tsp.groundginger¼tsp.cayennepepper¼cupmincedfreshcilantroorparsley¼tsp.salt

1.Combinefirstnineingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow5-6hoursorjustuntilvegetablesaretender.3.Stirincilantroandsaltjustbeforeserving.


Variations:Foraddedflavor,youmaywanttoincreasecuminto¾-1tsp.andgingerto½

tsp.Andifyourdietallows,youmayalsostirin⅓cupraisins,¼cupchoppednuts,and¼cupgratedcoconutjustbeforeserving.

Lentil-TomatoStewMarciBaumAnnville,PA


3cupswater

28-oz.canlow-sodiumpeeledItaliantomatoes,undrained6-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatopaste

½cupdryredwine¾tsp.driedbasil¾tsp.driedthyme½tsp.crushedredpepper1lb.driedlentils,rinsedanddrainedwithanystonesremoved1largeonion,

chopped4medium-sizedcarrots,cutin½"rounds4medium-sizedceleryribs,cutinto½"slices3garliccloves,minced1tsp.saltfreshbasilorparsley,chopped,forgarnish1.Combinewater,tomatoeswith

juice,tomatopaste,redwine,basil,thyme,andcrushedredpepperinslowcooker.2.Break-uptomatoeswithawoodenspoonandstirtoblendthemandthe

pasteintothemixture.3.Addlentils,onion,carrots,celery,andgarlic.4.Cover.Cookonlow10-12hoursoronhigh4-5hours.5.Stirinsalt.6.Serveinbowlssprinkledwithchoppedbasilorparsley.



LentilSoupwithHamRhondaL.BurgoonCollingswood,NJ


1cuponions,chopped3clovesgarlic,minced5cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth

1cupdriedlentils

½cupcarrots,chopped

2bayleaves

3cupsSwisschard,chopped1½cupspotatoes,chopped1cupham,chopped14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes1tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedthyme½tsp.blackpepper3Tbsp.freshparsley,chopped

1.Combineallingredientsexceptfreshparsleyinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow7-9hours.3.Stirinfreshparsleyandserve.


“Mom’sFavorite”VegetableSoupWendyMcPhillips

Wichita,KS


½cupdrypearlbarley14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes1cupfrozencorn

1cupfrozenpeas

4carrots,peeledandsliced

1cupfrozengreenbeans

watertocover

5cubeslow-sodiumbeefbouillon

5cubeslow-sodiumchickenbouillon

½tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper½tsp.driedbasil1tsp.freshthyme½tsp.freshdill1tsp.freshparsley

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker,exceptfreshherbs.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilbarleyandvegetablesaretender.3.Justbeforeserving,stirinfreshthyme,dill,andparsley.


VegetableMinestrone

MarciaS.MyerManheim,PA


4cupslow-fat,low-sodiumchickenbroth


1Tbsp.driedbasil1tsp.salt½tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.blackpepper2medium-sizedcarrots,sliced2ribscelery,chopped1medium-sizedonion,chopped1cupfreshmushrooms,sliced2clovesgarlic,crushed28-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes1½cupsuncookedrotinipasta

1.Combineallingredientsexceptpastainslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.3.Addpasta.4.Cover.Cookonhigh15-20minutes.



Variations:1.Sprinkleeachservingwithfat-freeParmesancheeseifyoulike.2.Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoincreasethesaltto2tsp.

NaturallyColorfulVegetableSoupDarlaSathreBaxter,MN


15-oz.canlow-sodiumwhole-kernelcorn,undrained16-oz.cankidneybeans,undrained

14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoeswithjuice15-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosauce

½lb.babycarrots,halvedlengthwise1onion,chopped6clovesgarlic,thinlysliced2tsp.Italianseasoning1tsp.driedmarjoram1tsp.driedbasil

2cupsfrozenpeas

1.Putallingredientsexceptpeasintoslowcooker.Stirwell.2.Cover.Cookonhigh1-2hours.Thencookonlow3-4hours,oruntil

carrotsandonionsareastenderasyoulikethem.3.Twentyminutesbeforeendofcookingtimestirinpeas.


AdirondackSoupJoanneKennedyPlattsburgh,NY


2qts.low-sodiumstewedtomatoes31-lb.canslow-sodiumvegetablebroth

3cupswater

5largecarrots,chopped1largeonion,chopped4celeryribs,chopped2tsp.driedbasil1tsp.driedparsley1tsp.blackpepper

2dashesTabascosauce

3cupsfrozenmixedvegetables,thawed

1.Combineallingredientsexceptfrozenvegetablesinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cook6hoursonlow.3.Addvegetables.4.Cover.Cook1hourmoreonlow.


TomatoGreenBeanSoupColleenHeatwole

Burton,MI


1cuponions,chopped1cupcarrots,chopped6cupslow-fat,reduced-sodiumchickenbroth1lb.freshgreenbeans,cutin1"pieces1clovegarlic,minced3cupsfreshtomatoes,diced1tsp.driedbasil½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper



Tips:Thisrecipeisbestwithfreshgreenbeansandtomatoes,butiftheyarenotin

seasonyoumayusecannedtomatoesandcannedorfrozengreenbeans—or

corn.Remember,ofcourse,thatcannedvegetablesarelikelytoincludesalt.

Quick-to-MixVegetableSoupCyndieMarraraPortMatilda,PA


2cupsfrozenvegetablesofyourchoice,thawed¾cupfat-free,low-sodiumbeefgravy

16-oz.candicedtomatoes¼cupdryredwine½cupdicedonions1tsp.garlic,crushed¼tsp.blackpepper½cupwater

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh3hoursoronlow5-6hours.


Variation:Ifyourdietpermits,youmaywanttoadd¼-½tsp.salttoStep1.

Quick&HealthyVegetableSoupDawnDayWestminster,CA


4cupsvegetable,orchicken,broth

1cupfrozencorn

½cupcarrots,chopped½cupgreenbeans12-oz.canchoppedtomatoes½cuponions,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced½tsp.driedthyme½tsp.driedbasil¼tsp.lemonpepper1cupzucchini,cubed1cupbroccoli,chopped½cupfrozenpeas

1.Combineallingredientsexceptzucchini,broccoli,andpeasinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6hoursoronhigh3hours.3.Stirinzucchiniandbroccoli.Cookanadditional45minutesonhigh.4.Stirinpeas.Cookanadditional15minutesonhigh.



FreshTomatoSoupRebeccaLeichtyHarrisonburg,VA


5cupsripetomatoes,diced(yourchoiceaboutwhetherornottopeelthem)1Tbsp.tomatopaste

4cupssalt-freechickenbroth

1carrot,grated1onion,minced1Tbsp.garlic,minced1tsp.driedbasilpeppertotaste2Tbsp.lemonjuice

1bayleaf

1.Combineallingredientsinaslowcooker.2.Cookonlowfor3-4hours.Stironcewhilecooking.3.Removebayleafbeforeserving.


Variation:Tothickenthesoupslightly,andifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadda

full6-oz.canoftomatopasteinsteadofjust1Tbsp.

MexicanTomato-CornSoupJeanneHeyerly

Chenoa,IL


1medium-sizedonion,diced1medium-sizedgreenbellpepper,diced1clovegarlic,minced1cupcarrots,diced14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedItaliantomatoes

2½cupslow-sodiumtomatojuice1qt.low-fat,low-sodiumchickenbroth3cupscorn,frozenandthawed,orcanned4-oz.canchoppedchilies,

undrained1tsp.chilipowder1½tsp.groundcumindashcayennepowder



Tips:Garnishindividualservingswithcilantroleaves,cornortortillachips,and/or

low-fatshreddedsharpcheddarcheese,ifyourdietpermits.

FreshorFrozenCornChowderJanieSteeleMoore,OK

Makes7servingsPrep.Time:30-35minutesCookingTime:5¼-6½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

4largeearsofcorn,cutoffcob,or1-lb.bagfrozenwhole-kernelcorn,thawed1largeonion,chopped

1celeryrib,chopped1Tbsp.butter1½cupspotatoes,cubed

1cupwater

2tsp.chickenbouillongranules¼tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.pepper6Tbsp.flour

3cupsfat-freemilk

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcookerexceptflourandmilk.2.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntilpotatoesaretender.3.Mixflourandmilkuntilsmooth.Stirintocornchowderslowlyuntil

thickened.Cook15-30minutesmore.


Variation:Ifyourdietpermits,youmaywanttoadd½tsp.salttoStep1.

CornChowderMaryRogersWaseca,MN


½lb.leanturkeybacon4cupsdicedpotatoes2cupschoppedonions

2cupsfat-freesourcream

1½cupsfat-freemilk210¾-oz.cansfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofchickensoup215¼-oz.cansfat-

free,low-sodiumwhole-kernelcorn,undrained1.Cutbaconinto1"pieces.Cookfor5minutesinlargenonstickskillet,doingitintwobatchessoallthepiecesbrown.2.Addpotatoesandonionsandabitofwatertoskillet.Cook15-20minutes,

untilvegetablesaretender,stirringoccasionally.Drain.Transfertoslowcooker.3.Combinesourcream,milk,chickensoup,andcorn.Placeinslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow2hours.

——PERSERVING——•260calories(70caloriesfromfat)•8totalfat(2.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•25mgcholesterol•840mgsodium•37gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,10gsugar)•11gprotein•2%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC


Tips:Ifyou’llbegoneformostoftheday,youmaywanttouseadifferent

procedurefromtheoneabove.AfterStep1,placebacon,potatoes,onions,2inchesofwater,the2cansofsoupandthe2cansofcornintotheslowcooker.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilthevegetablesaredonetoyourliking.Thirtyminutesbeforeserving,stirinsourcreamandmilkandcontinuecookingonlow.Servewhensoupisheatedthroughandsteaming.

DoubleCornandCheddarChowderMaryannMarkanoWilmington,DE


1Tbsp.butter1cuponions,chopped2Tbsp.all-purposeflour2½cupsfat-free,reduced-sodiumchickenbroth16-oz.cancreamedcorn

1cupfrozencorn

½cupredbellpeppers,finelychopped½tsp.hotpeppersauce¾cupshredded,reduced-fat,sharpcheddarcheesefreshlygroundpepperto

taste,optional

1.Insaucepanontopofstove,meltbutter.Stirinonionsandsautéuntilwilted.Stirinflour.Whenwellmixed,whiskinchickenbroth.Stirfrequentlyovermediumheatuntilbrothisthickened.

2.Pourintoslowcooker.Mixinremainingingredientsexceptcheeseandpepper.

3.Cookonlow4½hours.Aboutanhourbeforetheendofcookingtime,stirincheeseuntilmeltedandwellblendedandpepper.



Variation:Youmayalsoaddacupofcookedwhiteorbrownriceduringthelasthourif

youlike.

PotatoCheddar-CheeseSoupMarlaFolkertsHolland,OH


6-10potatoes,peeledandcubed½cupfat-free,low-sodiumvegetablebroth

1cupwater

1largeonion,finelychopped½tsp.garlicpowder⅛tsp.whitepepper2cupsfat-freemilk,heated1cupshreddedfat-freesharp,orextrasharp,cheddarcheesepaprika

1.Placepotatoes,broth,water,onions,andgarlicpowderinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonlow7-9hours,oronhigh4-6hours.3.Mashpotatoes,leavingthemabitlumpy.Stirinpepperandmilkalittleata

time.Addcheese.Cookuntilcheesehasmelted,about5minutes.Addmoremilkifyou’dlikeathinnerorcreamiersoup.

4.Garnisheachservingwithpaprika.


CreamCheesePotatoSoupJeanH.RobinsonCinnaminson,NJ


CookingTime:3-4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

3cupswater

1cupham,diced5medium-sizedpotatoes,dicedfine8-oz.pkg.fat-freecreamcheese,cubedhalfanonion,chopped1tsp.garlicsalt½tsp.blackpepper½tsp.dillweed

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours,stirringoccasionally,untilpotatoesareas

softasyoulikethem.3.Turntolowuntilreadytoserve.


CreamofPotatoSoupDalePetersonRapidCity,SD


4cupswater

1cupflour

6largepotatoes,peeledandcubed1largeonion,chopped2largecarrots,chopped½cupcelery,diced2leeks,chopped4Tbsp.butter


1Tbsp.fresh,ordried,parsley1Tbsp.fresh,ordried,chives1tsp.garlicpowder

1tsp.lemonpepperseasoning13-oz.canevaporatedskimmilk4ozs.fat-freesourcream8ozs.low-fat,low-sodiumcheesespread

1.Mixflourandwatertogetherinslowcooker.2.Stirinallremainingingredientsexceptevaporatedmilk,sourcream,and

cheesespread.3.Cookonlow7-9hours.4.Addevaporatedmilk,sourcream,andcheesespreadduringlasthour.5.Whencheeseismelted,soupisreadytoeat.



PotatoSoupColleenHeatwole

Burton,MI


6potatoes,peeledandcubed2onions,chopped1medium-sizedcarrot,sliced1ribcelery,sliced4cubeslow-sodiumchicken,orvegetable,bouillon

4cupswater

1Tbsp.parsleyflakes¼tsp.blackpepper½tsp.salt,optional13-oz.canfat-freeevaporatedmilk

1.Combineallingredients,exceptevaporatedmilkinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hoursorlow7-9hours.3.Stirinevaporatedmilkduringlasthour.

——PERSERVING——•240calories(5caloriesfromfat)•0.5gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•5mgcholesterol•1090mgsodium•50gtotalCarbohydrate(6gfiber,12gsugar)•10gprotein•50%DVvitaminA•40%DVvitaminC•20%DVcalcium•10%DViron

SnowmobileSoupJaneGeigley

HoneyBrook,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:3-4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-to6-qt.

⅓lb.95%leangroundbeef1smallonion,chopped5largepotatoes,julienned,skinson16-oz.canlow-sodium,low-fatcreamofmushroomsoup

1soupcanfat-freemilk

1lb.shreddedfat-freecheddarcheese¾tsp.salt¼tsp.pepper

1.Brownbeefinskillet.Stirfrequentlytobreakupclumps.Whenmeatisnolongerpink,drainandplaceinslowcooker.

2.Sautéonionindrippingsinskilletuntilsoftened.3.Stironions,potatoes,soup,milk,cheese,salt,andpepperintomeatinslow

cooker.4.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oruntilpotatoesareassoftasyoulike

them.


SwissCheeseandVeggieSoupSharonMiller

Holmesville,OH


2¼cupsfrozenCalifornia-blendvegetables(broccoli,carrots,andcauliflower),thawed½cuponions,chopped

½cupwater½tsp.chickenbouillongranules

1cupskimmilk

3ozs.shreddedfat-freeSwisscheese

1.Combinevegetables,onions,water,andbouilloninslowcooker.2.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.3.Pourallingredientsintoblenderorfoodprocessor.Addmilk.Processuntil

smooth,orchunkysmooth,whicheveryouprefer.4.Serve,toppedwithshreddedcheese.


Variation:Ifyouwant,andyourdietpermits,youmayliketoadd½tsp.salttoStep1.

BroccoliSoupBettyB.Dennison

GroveCity,PA


2-3lbs.freshbroccoli1Tbsp.butterwatertocover

2cupsskimmilk

½cupVelveetaLightcheese,cutintosmallcubes1.Chopbroccoli.Removeanytoughstalksanddiscard.2.Placechoppedbroccoli,butter,andwatertocoverinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonhigh1-2hours.4.Addskimmilk.Cookanadditional15minutes.5.Stirin½cupVelveetaLightcheeseandcontinuecookinguntilcheeseis

meltedintosoup.


CreamofBroccoliandMushroomSoupLeonaMiller

Millersburg,OH


8ozs.freshmushrooms,sliced2lbs.freshbroccoli

310¾-oz.cans98%fat-freecreamofbroccolisoup½tsp.driedthymeleaves,crushed,optional

3bayleaves,optional

1pintfat-freehalf-and-half

4ozs.extra-leansmokedham,chopped¼tsp.blackpepper

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-5hoursoronhigh2-3hours.3.Removebayleavesbeforeserving.


BroccoliandCauliflowerSoupWafiBrandtManheim,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:2¼-2½hoursIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

16-oz.bagfrozenbroccoliandcauliflower,thawed1½Tbsp.butter½Tbsp.driedonion2cupswater

2low-sodiumchickenbouilloncubes

4Tbsp.flour2cupsfat-freemilk,divided½tsp.Worcestershiresauce½tsp.salt

1cupgratedfat-freecheddarcheese

choppedchives

parsley

1.Putbroccoliandcauliflower,butter,onion,water,andbouilloncubesinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours.3.Whenbroccoliandcaulifloweraresoft,mixflourand1cupmilktogetherin

ajarwithatight-fittinglid.Coverjarandshakevigorouslyuntilflourdissolvesandmixtureissmooth.

4.Pourmilkmixtureintovegetablesandstir.Thesoupwillsoonthicken.5.ThenstirinWorcestershiresauce,salt,andcheese.6.Whencheeseismelted,stirinlastcupofmilk.Allowtoheatthroughbefore

serving,about15-30minutes.7.Sprinklechivesandparsleyovertopofeachindividualservingbowl.



Broccoli,Potato,andCheeseSoupRuthShankGridley,IL


2cupscubedordicedpotatoes3Tbsp.choppedonions10-oz.pkg.frozenbroccolicuts,thawed2Tbsp.butter,melted1Tbsp.flour

1cupcubedVelveetaLightcheese

½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper5½cupsfat-freemilk

1.Cookpotatoesandonionsinboilingwaterinsaucepanuntilpotatoesarecrisp-tender.Drain.Placeinslowcooker.

2.Addremainingingredients.Stirtogether.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.



Variation:Ifyoupreferathickersoup,andyourdietallows,youmaywanttoincrease

theflourto3Tbsp.

CarrotGingerSoupJeanHarrisRobinson

Pemberton,NJ

Makes8-10servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:3¼-4¼hoursIdealslowcookersize:4-qt.

1Tbsp.oliveoil3lbs.carrots,peeledandthinlysliced2Tbsp.choppedgingerroot2Tbsp.mincedgreenonion3ribscelery,chopped49½-oz.canlow-sodium,fat-freechickenbroth1tsp.koshersalt1tsp.groundpepper2Tbsp.honey

1cupfat-freehalf-and-half

1.Pouroliveoilintoslowcooker.Swirltocoverbottomofcooker.2.Addcarrots,ginger,onion,andcelery.

3.Pourinbroth.Addsalt,pepper,andhoney.Stirtomixallingredientswell.4.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oruntilcarrotsaresoft.5.Pulsewithanimmersionblendertopurée.6.Stirinhalf-and-half.HeatSoup15-20minutesuntilheatedthrough,but

don’tletitboil.Serveimmediately.


Note:IwasfirstintroducedtothisSoupatoneofmyquiltguild’sregularmeetings.

Eventheprofessedcarrot-haterslovedit.

Barley-MushroomSoupJanieSteeleMoore,OK


6cupsfreshmushrooms,sliced2largeonions,chopped3clovesgarlic,minced1cupcelery,chopped1cupcarrots,chopped5cupswater,divided¼cupdryquick-cookingpearlbarley

4cupslow-sodiumbeefbroth

4tsp.Worcestershiresauce1-1½tsp.salt,optional1½tsp.driedbasil1½tsp.driedparsleyflakes1tsp.dillweed1½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.salt-freeseasoningblend½tsp.driedthyme½tsp.garlicpowder

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-5hours,oruntilvegetablesandbarleyaredonetoyour

liking.



BarleyCabbageSoupBettyK.DrescherQuakertown,PA


¼cupdrypearlbarley6cupsfat-free,low-sodiummeat,orvegetable,broth1cuponions,chopped3-4cupsgreencabbage,finelychopped¼cupfreshparsley,chopped½tsp.celerysalt½tsp.salt⅛tsp.blackpepper1Tbsp.minutetapioca

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hoursoronhigh4-5hours.



CabbageSausageSoupKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:5¼-6¼hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

4cupslow-fat,low-sodiumchickenbroth1medium-sizedheadofcabbage,chopped2medium-sizedonions,chopped½lb.fullycookedsmokedturkeysausage,halvedlengthwiseandsliced½cup

all-purposeflour¼tsp.blackpepper

1cupskimmilk

1.Combinechickenbroth,cabbage,onions,andsausageinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh5-6hours,oruntilcabbageistender.3.Mixflourandblackpepperinbowl.4.Graduallyaddmilk,stirringuntilsmooth.5.Graduallystirintohotsoup.6.Cook,stirringoccasionallyforabout15minutes,untilsoupisthickened.

Serve.


CabbageVeggieSoupJudyGovotsosFrederick,MD

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:2¾-7hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1cupcarrots,sliced1cuponions,diced4garliccloves,chopped

6cupsfat-freelow-sodiumchickenbroth

3-4cupsshreddedcabbage(orcoleslowmixready-cut)1cupgreenbeans,fresh,canned,orfrozenandthawed2Tbsp.tomatopaste

1-1½tsp.driedbasil¼-½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.salt1verysmallzucchini,diced1verysmallyellowsquash,diced

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker,exceptzucchiniandsquash.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hoursoronhigh2-3hours.3.Addzucchiniandsquash.4.Cover.Cookonlow45minutesto1hour.


SausageWhiteBeanSoupChristieAnneDetamore-Hunsberger

Harrisonburg,VA


⅓lb.Italianturkeysausage,sweetorhot,cutin½"-thickslices½cupwater,ormore1largeonion,diced

2clovesgarlic,minced5carrots,grated3stalkscelery,chopped2-2½qts.low-sodium,fat-freechickenbroth3-4tsp.low-sodiumchickenbouillongranules1tsp.vegetableseasoning

blend,yourchoice,butwithoutsalt½tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.pepper

315-oz.canswhitebeans,rinsedanddrained3cupsfrozenspinach,thawed2Tbsp.parsley

1.Brownsausageinskilletin½cupwaterovermediumtohighheat.Cover.Checkandstirafter10minutesorsotomakesuresausageisn’tcookingdryandburning.Addmorewaterifneededandcontinuestirringuntilbrownedonallsides.

2.Removesausagetoslowcooker,reservingdrippings.3.Sautéonion,garlic,carrots,andceleryindrippingsinskilletuntiltender.

Placevegetablesinslowcooker.4.Addchickenbrothandgranules,allseasonings,andbeans.Stirwell.5.Cookonlow3hours.6.Squeezeexcessliquidoutofthawedspinach.Addtoslowcookerforlast20-

30minutesofcookingtime.7.Garnishwithparsley.


Ifindthatadding¼-½cupofaburgundyorChabliswinetomostsoupandstewrecipesbringsouttheflavoroftheotherseasonings.

JoyceKant,Rochester,NY

SouptoGetThinOnJeanH.RobinsonCinnaminson,NJ

Makes20+servingsPrep.Time:30-40CookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:7-qt.,or24-qt.cookers

348-oz.canslow-fat,low-sodiumchickenbroth2medium-sizedonions,chopped

5celeryribs,chopped5parsnips,chopped1head(8cups)cabbage,shredded4bellpeppers,redorgreen,chopped8ozs.mushrooms,chopped10-oz.pkg.frozenchoppedspinach,thawed10-oz.pkg.frozenbroccoliflorets,thawed10-oz.pkg.frozencauliflower,thawed2-3pieceschoppedgingerroot14½-oz.cancrushedtomatoes1Tbsp.blackpepper1Tbsp.salt




Low-CalorieSoupCindyKiestynickGlenLyon,PA


2cupscarrots,thinlysliced2cupscelery,thinlysliced2cupscabbage,chopped8-oz.pkg.frozengreenbeans,thawed1onion,chopped28-oz.candicedtomatoes3envelopesdrylow-sodiumbeef-flavoredsoupmix3Tbsp.Worcestershire

sauce½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepperwatertocover




Variation:Ifyoulike,stirinahandfulortwoofbabyspinachjustbeforeserving.

SurvivalSoupBettyB.Dennison

GroveCity,PA


3cupscabbage,cutup1cupcarrots,cutup½cupcelery,cutup1largeonion,diced1-lb.canFrench-stylegreenbeans,drained4cupswater

2beefbouilloncubes

12-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatojuice½tsp.salt¼-½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtoyourtastepreference1.Combinecabbage,

carrots,celery,onion,andgreenbeansinslowcooker.2.Heatwatertoboilinginsaucepan.Stirinbouilloncubes.Whendissolved,

pourovervegetables.3.Addtomatojuice,salt,andpepper.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilvegetablesaredoneasyoulikethem.


PumpkinSoupJaneMeiser

Harrisonburg,VA


¼cupgreenbellpepper,chopped1smallonion,finelychopped2cupslow-sodiumchickenstock,orbroth,fatremoved2cupspumpkin

purée

2cupsskimmilk

⅛tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.groundnutmeg½tsp.salt2Tbsp.cornstarch¼cupcoldwater1tsp.freshparsley,chopped

1.Combineallingredientsexceptcornstarch,coldwater,andfreshparsleyinslowcooker.Mixwell.

2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.3.Duringthelasthouraddcornstarchmixedwithwaterandstiruntilsoup

thickens.4.Justbeforeserving,stirinfreshparsley.


CreamofPumpkinSoupNanciKeatley

Salem,OR

Makes4-6servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:3-4hoursIdealslowcookersize:4-qt.

1Tbsp.butter,melted1largeonion,dicedfine32-oz.boxvegetablestock16-oz.cansolid-packpumpkin1tsp.salt¼tsp.cinnamon¼tsp.freshlygroundnutmeg

⅛tsp.ginger⅛tsp.cloves⅛tsp.cardamom¼tsp.freshlygroundpepper1½cupslow-fathalf-and-half

1cupheavycream

choppedchives

1.Mixbutterandonioninslowcooker.2.Addstock,pumpkin,salt,andotherseasonings.Mixwell.3.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours.4.Addhalf-and-halfandcream.5.Cover.Cookonlow1hour,oruntilheatedthrough.6.Garnishindividualservingbowlswithchives.


SweetPotatoSoupJanieSteeleMoore,OK

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:1¼-1½hoursCookingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

3largesweetpotatoes,baked,peeled,andcubed1½cupslow-sodium,fat-freechickenbroth,divided

1Tbsp.butter1Tbsp.flour¼tsp.groundginger

1cupfat-freeevaporatedmilk

1Tbsp.pecans,chopped,optional

1.Combinecookedsweetpotatoesand¾cupbrothinblender.Blendonhighuntilmixtureissmooth.

2.Placebutter,flour,andgingerinslowcooker.Turncookertohighandaddmilkgradually.

3.Cook,stirringfrequently,untilthickened.4.Addsweetpotatomixturefromblender.Addremainingchickenbroth.Stir

untilsmooth.5.Cover.Cookonhighuntilheatedthrough,about1hour.6.Garnisheachindividualservingwithascatteringofpecansifyouwish.


OnionSoupRosemarieFitzgerald

Gibsonia,PA


3medium-sizedonions,thinlysliced2Tbsp.butter2Tbsp.vegetableoil1tsp.salt1Tbsp.sugar2Tbsp.flour1qt.fat-free,low-sodiumvegetablebroth½cupdrywhitewineslicesofFrenchbread½cupgratedfat-freeSwiss,orParmesan,cheese1.Sautéonionsinbutterand

oilincoveredskilletuntilsoft.2.Uncover.Addsaltandsugar.Cook15minutes.3.Stirinflour.Cook3moreminutes.4.Combineonions,broth,andwineinslowcooker.5.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.6.Toastbread.Sprinklewithgratedcheeseandthenbroil.7.Dishsoupintoindividualbowls;thenfloatasliceofbroiledbreadontopof

eachservingofsoup.

——PERSERVING——•360calories(50caloriesfromfat)•6gtotalfat(2.5gsaturated,0.5gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•1320mgsodium•61gtotalcarbohydrate(4gfiber,7gsugar)•11gprotein


PizzainaBowlLaurieSylvester

Ridgely,MD


26-oz.jarfat-free,low-sodiummarinarasauce14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes

4ozs.low-fatpepperoni,dicedorsliced1½cupsfreshmushrooms,sliced1largebellpepper,diced1largeredonion,chopped

1cupwater

1Tbsp.Italianseasoning

1cupdrymacaroni

low-fatshreddedmozzarellacheese

1.Combineallingredients,exceptcheese,incooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.3.Ladleintosoupbowls.Sprinklewithcheese.


•280calories(100caloriesfromfat)•12gtotalfat(3.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•15mgcholesterol•1270mgsodium•34gtotalcarbohydrate(5gfiber,12gsugar)•11gprotein•10%DVvitaminA•30%DVvitaminC•10%DVcalcium•15%DViron

ChickenStockforSoup(orotheruses)StacySchmuckerStoltzfus

Enola,PA

Makes3+quartsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:4-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

3lbs.chickenbacksandnecks,orwholechicken3qts.coldwater4ribscelery,choppedcoarsely6carrots,unpeeled,slicedthick2onions,peeledandquartered

8peppercorns

1.Rinsechicken.Placeinslowcooker.Addwaterandvegetables.2.Cover.Cookonhigh4-6hours.3.Removechickenandvegetablesfrombroth.4.Whenbrothhascooledslightly,placeinrefrigeratortocoolcompletely.

Removefatandanyfoamwhenchilled.5.Thestockisreadyforsoup.Freezeitin1-cupcontainers.

6.Usethecookedchickenandvegetablesforsouporstews.


TipfromTester:Imadeachickennoodlesoupwithaportionofthestockjusttoseehowit

turnedout.ItwasprobablythebestchickennoodlesoupI’veevermade!Ididdiscoverthattheflavorofthestockwasenhancedbyaddingsalt.

VeggieStockCharHagner

Montague,MI

Makes6cupsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:4-10hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

2tomatoes,chopped2onions,cutup4carrots,cutup1stalkcelery,cutup1potato,cutup

6garliccloves

dashofsalt

½tsp.driedthyme1bayleaf

6cupswater

1.Combinetomatoes,onions,carrots,celery,potato,garlic,salt,thyme,bayleaf,andwater.

2.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hoursoronhigh4-5hours.3.Strainstockthroughlargesieve.Discardsolids.4.Freezeuntilneeded(upto3months).Useforsoupsorstews.



6-CanSoupMrs.AudreyL.Kneer

Williamsfield,IL


10¾-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosoup15-oz.canwhole-kernelcorn,drained15-oz.canmixedvegetables,drained15-oz.canchilibeans,undrained14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes,undrained14½-oz.canlow-sodium,

reduced-fatchickenbroth1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.


15-BeanSoupEileenEash

Carlsbad,NM

Makes10servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:9-12hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

1lb.dry15-beanmixture2qts.water2cupsleanham,chopped1cuponions,chopped2cupscanned,low-sodiumdicedtomatoes1tsp.chilipowder2Tbsp.lemonjuice2clovesgarlic,choppedfinely1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper

1.Coverbeanswithwaterinstockpot.Soak8hoursorovernight.Drain.2.Mixbeans,fresh2quartswater,andhaminslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hours.4.Addremainingingredients.5.Cookonhighanother1houroronlowanother2hours.

——PERSERVING——•210calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•1740mgsodium•33gtotalcarbohydrate(9gfiber,7gsugar)•14gprotein•10%DVvitaminA


SteakChiliJennyR.Unternahrer

Wayland,IA


16-oz.cankidneybeans,drained14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes1lb.leantoproundsteak,trimmedoffatandcubedhalfamedium-sized

onion,dicedone-thirdgreenbellpepper,diced1clovegarlic,minced½Tbsp.chilipowder¼tsp.blackpepper½tsp.salt15-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosauceseveraldropsTabascosauce,optional

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Stir.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilmeatistenderbutnotdry.



Variation:Ifyou’dlikesomemorezip,adda4-oz.canofchoppedgreenchilies,

undrained,toStep1.

ChipotleChiliKarenCenevivaSeymour,CT


16-oz.jarlow-sodiumchipotlechunkysalsa

1cupwater

2tsp.chilipowder1largeonion,chopped1lb.stewingbeef,trimmedoffatandcutinto½"pieces19-oz.canredkidney

beans,rinsedanddrained1.Stirallingredientstogetherinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oronlow6-8hours,untilbeefisfork-

tender.



Browningthemeat,onions,andvegetablesbeforeputtingtheminthecookerimprovestheirflavor,butthisextrastepcanbeskippedinmostrecipes.Theflavorwillstillbegood.

DorothyM.VanDeest,Memphis,TN

Slow-CookedChiliBerniceA.Esau

NorthNewton,KSCarolSherwood

Batavia,NY


2lbs.extra-leangroundbeef216-oz.canskidneybeans,rinsedanddrained214½-oz.canslow-sodium

dicedtomatoes,undrained8-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosauce2medium-sizedonions,chopped1greenbellpepper,chopped2garliccloves,minced2Tbsp.chilipowder2tsp.salt,optional

1tsp.blackpeppershreddedlow-fatcheddarcheese,optional

1.Brownbeefinnonstickskillet(ormicrowavestrainer).2.Placeinslowcooker.3.Addallingredients,exceptcheese.4.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hoursoronlow6-8hours.5.Garnishindividualservingswithcheeseifdesired.


Tip:Serveasasoup,orasatoppingforriceorpotatoes.

ChiliConCarneSupremeJaneGeigley

HoneyBrook,PA


1½lbs.95%leangroundbeef1Tbsp.oliveoil

2garliccloves,minced,optional2mediumonions,chopped1greenbellpepper,chopped3low-sodiumbeefbouilloncubes

1cupboilingwater

1½tsp.salt2Tbsp.chilipowder1tsp.groundcumin2tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.groundcinnamon⅛tsp.cayennepepper216-oz.canslow-sodiumtomatoeswithliquid215½-oz.canskidneybeans,

undrained

1.Browngroundbeefinlargeskilletinoil.Stirfrequentlytobreakupclumps.Whennolongerpink,reservedrippings.Spoonmeatintoslowcooker.

2.Inskilletdrippings,sautégarlic,onions,andgreenpeppersoverlowheatuntilonionsaretender.Spoonveggiesintoslowcooker.

3.Dissolvebouilloncubesinboilingwater.Pourintoslowcooker.4.Addrestofingredientstoslowcooker.Stirtogetheruntilwellmixed.5.Cover.Cookonlow2hours.


Brown-SugarChiliAlmaWeaverEphrata,PA


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1medium-sizedonion,chopped½cupbrownsugar2Tbsp.preparedmustard214-oz.canskidneybeans,drained

1pintlow-sodiumtomatojuice

½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1tsp.chilipowder

1.Brownleangroundbeefandonioninnonstickskilletovermediumheat.Stirbrownsugarandmustardintomeat.

2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours.Ifit’sconvenient,stirseveraltimesduring

cooking.



ClassicBeefChiliEstherS.Martin

Ephrata,PA


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef2clovesgarlic,choppedfine2Tbsp.chilipowder1tsp.groundcumin28-oz.cancrushedtomatoes15-oz.canredkidneybeans,rinsedanddrained1onion,chopped4-oz.candicedchilies,undrained2Tbsp.tomatopastefreshoreganosprigsforgarnish

1.Inlargenonstickskillet,brownbeefandgarlicovermediumheat.Stirtobreakupmeat.Addchilipowderandcumin.Stirtocombine.

2.Mixtogethertomatoes,beans,onion,chilies,andtomatopasteinslowcooker.Addbeefmixtureandmixthoroughly.

3.Cookonhigh2-3hours,oruntilflavorsarewellblended.4.Garnishwithoreganotoserve.



ChiliBakeMicheleRubola

Selden,NY


3turkeybaconslices

½lb.extra-leangroundround15½-oz.canlimabeans,undrained15-oz.canporkandbeans,undrained15-oz.canredkidneybeans,drained½cupketchup½cupbarbecuesauce¼cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar1tsp.drymustard

1.Brownbaconuntilcrispinnonstickskillet.Cutfineandsetaside.2.Cookbeefinnonstickskilletovermediumheatuntilbeefisbrown,stirring

tocrumblebeef.3.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Stirwell.4.Coverandcookonhigh1hour;thenreducetolowandcook2-3hours.


MexicoCasseroleJanieSteeleMoore,OK


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1medium-sizedonion,chopped1smallgreenbellpepper,chopped16-oz.cankidneybeans,rinsedanddrained14½oz.-candicedtomatoes,undrained8-oz.cantomatosauce¼cupwater

1envelopereduced-sodiumtacoseasoning

1Tbsp.chilipowder1⅓cupsinstantrice,uncooked

1cuplow-fatcheddarcheese

1.Browngroundbeefandonioninnonstickskillet.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcookerexceptriceandcheese.3.Cookonlow3-4hours.4.Stirinrice,cover,andcookuntiltender,about30-60minutes.5.Sprinklewithcheese.Coverandcookuntilcheeseismelted.Serve.


Many-BeansChiliRosannZeisetStevens,PA


½lb.leanhamburger,orgroundturkey½lb.loosesausage1onion,chopped15-oz.cankidneybeans,orchilibeans,undrained15-oz.canranch-style

beans,undrained15-oz.canpintobeans,undrained

14½-oz.canstewedtomatoes,undrained15-oz.cantomatosauce

1envelopedrychiliseasoningmix

3Tbsp.brownsugar3Tbsp.chilipowder

1.Brownhamburger,sausage,andoniontogetherinnonstickskillet.2.Combineallingredientsinlargeslowcooker.Mixwell.3.Cookonlow4-5hours.


Chilly-ChiliAlixNancyBotsford

Seminole,OK

Makes6servingsSoakingTime:4-6hoursFreezingTime:4hoursPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:3-11hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4½-or5-qt.

2cupsassorteddriedbeans

1tsp.salt1lb.fat-freegroundturkey1largeonion,chopped2tsp.mincedgarlic2Tbsp.oliveoil2celeryribs,chopped1greenbellpepper,diced1tsp.salt10-oz.cantomatoesandgreenchilies,undrained28-oz.candicedtomatoes,

undrained

1.Aday—oraweek—beforeyouwanttoserveandeatChilly-Chili,sort,wash,andcoverbeanswithwaterfor4-6hours.Drain.

2.Placeinplasticresealablebag.Placeinfreezerandfreezeuntilsolid.3.Onthedayyouwanttoservethechili,placefrozenbeansinslowcooker.

Coverwithfreshwater.Add1tsp.salt(thiswillkeepthebeansfirm).4.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours,oruntilyoucancrushabeanwithafork.5.Drain,reserving1-2cupsliquid.6.Inaskillet,brownturkey,onion,andgarlicinoil.7.Addcelery,greenpepper,and1tsp.salt.Continuecookinguntilvegetables

begintosoften.Addbothkindsoftomatoesandpourintobeansinslowcooker.8.Addasmuchbeanliquidasyoucanfitinyourslowcooker.9.Cover.Cookonlow1-8hours,whateverfitsyourschedulefortheday.



4-BeanTurkeyChiliDawnDay

Westminster,CA


1lb.groundturkey,brownedinnonstickskilletanddrained1largeonion,chopped

6-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatopaste2Tbsp.chilipowder12-oz.canchilibeans,undrained12-oz.cankidneybeans,undrained12-oz.canblackbeans,undrained12-oz.canpintobeans,undrained12-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatoeswithjuice

1.Combinebrownedgroundturkey,onion,andtomatopasteinslowcooker.2.Addchilipowder,beans,andtomatoes.Mixwell.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.4.Servewithgratedlow-fatcheddarcheese.5.Sprinkleindividualservingswithfreshparsley,ifyouwish.

PerServing:•190calories(15caloriesfromfat)•2gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•20mgcholesterol•610mgsodium•27gtotalcarbohydrate(8gfiber,3gsugar)•19gprotein


Fillthecookernomorethantwo-thirdsfullandnolessthanhalf-full.

RachelKauffman,Alto,MI

HotChiliKristenAllenHouston,TX


2lbs.99%fat-freegroundturkey2medium-sizedonions,diced2garliccloves,minced1greenbellpepper,diced⅔Tbsp.chilipowder1tsp.salt1tsp.blackpepper1tsp.groundcumin16-oz.canlow-sodiumstewed,ordiced,tomatoes212-oz.canslow-sodium

tomatosauce216-oz.cansMexicanchilibeans

1.Brownturkeywithonions,garlic,andgreenpepperinanonstickskillet.

Drain.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.


GardenChiliStacySchmuckerStoltzfus

Enola,PA


¾lb.onions,chopped1tsp.garlic,minced1Tbsp.oliveoil¾cupcelery,chopped1largecarrot,peeledandthinlysliced1largegreenbellpepper,chopped1smallzucchini,sliced¼lb.freshmushrooms,sliced1¼cupswater14-oz.cankidneybeans,drained

14-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoeswithjuice1tsp.lemonjuice⅛tsp.driedoregano1tsp.groundcumin1tsp.chilipowder1tsp.salt1tsp.blackpepper

1.Sautéonionsandgarlicinoliveoilinlargeskilletovermediumheatuntiltender.

2.Addremainingfreshveggies.Sauté2-3minutes.Transfertoslowcooker.3.Addremainingingredients.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.


Tip:Thisisgoodservedoverrice.

VegetarianChiliwithMushroomsLeonaYoder

Hartville,OH

Makes8servingsSoakingTime:1hourPrep.Time:30-45minutesCookingTime:6-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

1cupdriedpinto,orkidney,beans

3cupswater

1Tbsp.vegetableoil2cupsonions,chopped1greenbellpepper,seededandchopped2heapingcupsfreshmushrooms,sliced(about10ozs.)1cupcarrots,thinly

sliced

2cupsfresh,orcanned,unsaltedtomatoes,chopped6-oz.canunsaltedtomatopaste

¾cupwater2Tbsp.chilipowder

1largedriedbayleaf

1Tbsp.vinegar1-2tsp.garlic,finelyminced

1.Placebeansand3cupswaterinsaucepan.Bringtoboilandcook2minutes.Donotdrain.Letsit1hour.

2.Pourbeansandwaterintoslowcooker.Ifwaterdoesnotcoverbeans,addadditionalwatertocoverthem.

3.Covercooker.Cookonhigh2hours.4.Heatoilinskillet.Addonionsandgreenpepper.Cookuntilonionsare

transparent.Drain.Addtoslowcooker.5.Addremainingingredients.6.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.7.Removebayleafbeforeserving.8.Serveoverbrownriceorpotatoes.


Variations:1.Addtheonionsandgreenpepperstothecookerwithoutcookingthemin

theskilletifyoulike.2.Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd1tsp.salttoStep5.Youcanalso

increasetheamountofchilipowderandadd¼-½tsp.blackpepper.

Liquidsdon’tboildowninaslowcooker.Attheendofthecookingtime,removethecover,setdialonHighandallowtheliquidtoevaporate,ifthedishissoup-ierthanyouwant.

JohnD.Allen,Rye,CO

VegetableChiliJanieSteeleMoore,OK


1½cupschoppedonions¾cupchoppedredbellpepper¾cupchoppedgreenbellpepper14½-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumvegetablebroth210-oz.cansdiced

tomatoesandgreenchilies,undrained½cupsalsa1Tbsp.chilipowder1tsp.groundcumin¾tsp.garlicpowder15-oz.canpintobeans,rinsedanddrained1cupfresh,orfrozen,corn

1cupfat-freeshreddedcheddarcheese

1.Turnslowcookeronhigh.2.Combineallingredientsexceptcheeseinslowcooker.3.Cover.Turncookertolowandcook6-8hours.4.Garnishwithcheesewhenserving.


HeartyVeggieChiliNanciKeatley

Salem,OR


1Tbsp.oliveoil1onion,chopped1carrot,thinlysliced1greenbellpepper,chopped8ozs.fresh,orcanned,mushrooms,sliced1smallzucchini,slicedorcubed12

blackolives,optional4largegarliccloves,minced28-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatoes,undrained

2cupsnonfatlow-sodiumtomatosauce

4-oz.canchoppedgreenchilies

4cupscookedkidneybeans

2-3Tbsp.chilipowder,dependingonyourtastepreference1Tbsp.driedoregano

2tsp.groundcumin2tsp.paprika1Tbsp.whitewinevinegar

1.Sautéonioninoliveoilinskillet.2.Placeinslowcooker.3.Addremainingingredients.Mixwell.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.


Norma’sVegetarianChiliKathyHertzlerLancaster,PA

Makes8-10servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:8½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

2Tbsp.oil

2cupsmincedcelery

1½cupschoppedgreenbellpeppers

1cupmincedonions

4garliccloves,minced5½cupslow-sodiumstewedtomatoes21-lb.canskidneybeans,undrained1½-2cupsraisins¼cupwinevinegar1Tbsp.choppedparsley2tsp.salt1½tsp.driedoregano1½tsp.groundcumin¼tsp.blackpepper¼tsp.Tabascosauce

1bayleaf

¾cuprawcashews

1cupgratedfat-freecheese

1.Combineallingredientsexceptcashewsandcheeseinslowcooker.2.Cover.Simmeronlow8hours.Addcashewsandsimmer30minutes.

3.Garnishindividualservingswithgratedcheese.


Inplaceofgroundmeatinarecipe,usevegetarianburgers.Cutthemup,andyouwon’tneedtobrownthemeat.

SueHamilton,Minooka,IL

VegetarianChiliSoupRosemarieFitzgerald

Gibsonia,PA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time20-30minutesCookingTime:4-9½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1largeonion,chopped1Tbsp.butter1clovegarlic,finelychopped2tsp.chilipowder

½tsp.driedoregano,crumbled214½-oz.cansvegetablebroth14½-oz.canno-salt-addedstewed,ordiced,tomatoes

5cupswater

½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper¾lb.freshkale⅓cupwhitelong-grainrice,uncooked19-oz.cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed1.Sautéonioninskilletin

butteruntiltender.2.Addgarlic,chilipowder,andoregano.Cook30seconds.Pourintoslow

cooker.3.Addremainingingredientsexceptkale,rice,andbeans.4.Cover.Cookonlow7hoursoronhigh3-4hours.5.Cutkalestalksintosmallpiecesandchopleavescoarsely.6.Addtosoupwithriceandbeans.7.Cover.Cookonhigh1-2½hoursmore,oruntilriceistenderandkaleis

donetoyourliking.


VegetarianChiliwithCornJenniferDzialowski

Brunton,MI


215-oz.cansdicedtomatoes,undrained215-oz.canskidneybeans,drained15-oz.cangarbanzobeans,drained15-oz.cancorn,drained1bellpepper,chopped½cup,ormore,onions,chopped


2Tbsp.mincedgarlic½tsp.groundcumin½tsp.driedoregano¼-½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtotaste1-3tsp.chilipowder,accordingtoyourtastepreference1cupTextured

VegetarianProtein(T.V.P.)

1.Placetomatoes,kidneybeans,garbanzobeans,corn,bellpepper,andonionsinslowcooker.

2.Addtomatojuice,garlic,cumin,oregano,blackpepper,andchilipowder.TopwithTexturedVegetableProtein.

3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hoursoronhigh2hours.



Variation:Ifyoursodiumintakeallows,youmaywanttoadd1tsp.salttoStep2.

BeansandTomatoChiliJoleenAlbrechtGladstone,MI


15½-oz.cankidneybeans,rinsedanddrained19-oz.canblackbeansoup15½-oz.cangarbanzobeans,rinsedanddrained16-oz.canvegetarianbaked

beans15-oz.canwhole-kernelcorn,drained14½-oz.canlow-sodiumchoppedtomatoes1greenbellpepper,chopped1onion,chopped2ribscelery,chopped2clovesgarlic,chopped1Tbsp.chilipowder1Tbsp.driedoregano1Tbsp.driedparsley1Tbsp.driedbasil1½tsp.Tabasco,optional

fat-freesourcream,optionallow-fatshreddedcheddarcheese,optionalbakedtortillachips,optional

1.Combineallbeans,soup,andallvegetablesinslowcooker.2.Stirinallseasonings.(Donotaddsourcream,shreddedcheese,ortortilla

chips.)3.Cover.Cookonhigh2-3hours,oronlow4hours.4.Ifyouwish,garnishindividualservingsofchiliwithsourcream,shredded

cheese,andtortillachips.


Wintertime-VegetablesChiliMaricarolMagill

Freehold,NJ


1medium-sizedbutternutsquash,peeledandcubed2medium-sizedcarrots,peeledanddiced

1medium-sizedonion,diced1-4Tbsp.chilipowder,dependinguponhowhotyoulikeyourchili214-oz.

cansdicedlow-sodiumtomatoes4-oz.canchoppedmildgreenchilies½tsp.salt1cupfat-free,low-sodiumvegetablebroth216-oz.cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed⅓cupfat-freesourcream

1.Inslowcooker,layerallingredientsinordergiven—exceptsourcream.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.3.Stirbeforeserving.4.Topindividualservingswithdollopsofsourcream.


Chili-ChiliBang-BangVeraSchmucker

Goshen,IN


1¼cupsonions,coarselychopped1cupredbellpeppers,chopped1cupgreenbellpeppes,chopped¾cupcelery,chopped¾cupcarrots,chopped3clovesgarlic,minced1Tbsp.chilipowder1½cupsquarteredfreshmushrooms1cupzucchini,cubed28-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes28-oz.canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed15-oz.canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed11-oz.cankernelcorn,undrained1Tbsp.groundcumin1½tsp.driedoregano1½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.cayennepepper

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh4hours,stirringoccasionally.



HeartyBeanandVegetableStewJeanetteOberholtzer

Manheim,PA

Makes12servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime:8-9hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1lb.drybeans,assorted

2cupsfat-freevegetablebroth

½cupwhitewine⅓cupsoysauce⅓cupapple,orpineapple,juice,unsweetenedvegetablestock,orwater½cup

celery,diced½cupparsnips,diced½cupcarrots,diced½cupmushrooms,sliced1onion,sliced1tsp.driedbasil1tsp.parsleyflakes

1bayleaf

3clovesgarlic,minced

1tsp.blackpepper1cuprice,orpasta,cooked1.Sortandrinsebeansandsoakovernightinwater.

Drain.Placeinslowcooker.2.Addvegetablejuice,wine,soysauce,andappleorpineapplejuice.3.Coverwithvegetablestockorwater.4.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours.5.Addvegetables,herbs,andspices.6.Covercooker.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntilcarrotsandparsnipsare

tender.7.Addcookedriceorpasta.8.Cover.Cook1hourmoreonlow.


Tip:Use3or4kindsofbeanssuchasblack,kidney,pinto,babylima,lentils,or

splitpeas.

Don’tpeek.Ittakes15-20minutesforthecookertoregainloststeamandreturntotherighttemperature.

JanetV.Yocum,Elizabethtown,PA

MexicanRiceandBeanSoupEstherJ.Mast

EastPetersburg,PA


½cupchoppedonions⅓cupchoppedgreenbellpeppers1garlicclove,minced1Tbsp.oil4-oz.pkg.sliced,orchipped,driedbeef18-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatojuice15½-oz.canredkidneybeans,undrained1½cupswater½cuplong-grainrice,uncooked1tsp.paprika½-1tsp.chilipowder½tsp.saltdashofblackpepper

1.Cookonions,greenpeppers,andgarlicinoilinskilletuntilvegetablesaretenderbutnotbrown.Transfertoslowcooker.

2.Tearbeefintosmallpiecesandaddtoslowcooker.3.Addremainingingredients.Mixwell.4.Cover.Cookonlow6hours.Stirbeforeserving.

——PERSERVING——•190calories(30caloriesfromfat)•3.5gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•1110mgsodium•30gtotalcarbohydrate(6gfiber,5gsugar)•11gprotein


Note:ThisisarecipeIfixedoftenwhenoursonsweregrowingup.Wehaveall

enjoyeditinanyseasonoftheyear.

Beef’n’BlackBeanSoupDeborahSantiago

Lancaster,PA

Makes10servings(2½quarts)Prep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:6-7hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

1lb.extra-leangroundbeef214½-oz.cansfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth14½-oz.canlow-sodium,

dicedtomatoes,undrained8greenonions,thinlysliced3mediumcarrots,thinlysliced2celeryribs,thinlysliced2garliccloves,minced1Tbsp.sugar1½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.salt½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.groundcumin½tsp.chilipowder215-oz.cansblackbeans,rinsedanddrained1½cupscookedrice

1.Inanonstickskilletovermediumheat,cookbeefuntilnolongerpink.Drain.

2.Placebeefinslowcooker.

3.Addremainingingredientsexceptblackbeansandrice.4.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.5.Reducetolow.Cook4-5hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.6.Addbeansandrice.7.Cook1hourlongeronlow,oruntilheatedthrough.


Variation:Ifyouenjoytomatoes,youcanbrightentheflavorbyaddingasecond14½-oz.

canofdicedtomatoes,undrained.

Caribbean-StyleBlackBeanSoupSherylShenkHarrisonburg,VA


1lb.driedblackbeans,washedandstonesremoved3onions,chopped1greenbellpepper,chopped4clovesgarlic,minced

1leanhamhock,or¾cupleancubedham1Tbsp.oil1Tbsp.groundcumin1-2tsp.driedoregano,accordingtoyourtastepreference¼-1tsp.dried

thyme,dependinguponhowmuchyoulikethyme1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper

3cupswater

2Tbsp.vinegar½cupfat-freesourcreamfreshchoppedcilantro

1.Soakbeansovernightin4quartswater.Drain.2.Combinesoakedbeans,onions,greenpepper,garlic,hamorhamhock,oil,

cumin,oregano,thyme,salt,pepper,and3cupsfreshwater.Stirwell.3.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hours,oronhigh4-5hours.4.Forathicksoup,removehalfofcookedbeanmixtureandpuréeuntil

smoothinblenderormashwithpotatomasher.Returntocooker.Ifyoulikeasoup-iersoup,leaveasis.

5.Addvinegarandstirwell.Ifyouusedahamhock,debonetheham,cutintobite-sizedpieces,andreturntosoup.

6.Servesoupinbowlswithadollopofsourcreaminthemiddleofeachindividualserving,toppedwithfreshcilantro.


BlackBeanandCornSoupJoySutter

IowaCity,IA

Makes6-8servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:5-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

215-oz.cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed14½-oz.canlow-sodiumMexicanstewedtomatoes,undrained14½-oz.candicedlow-sodiumtomatoes,undrained11-oz.canwhole-kernelcorn,drained

4greenonions,sliced2-3Tbsp.chilipowder1tsp.groundcumin½tsp.driedmincedgarlic


——PERSERVING——•170calories(10caloriesfromfat)•1.5gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•0mgcholesterol


Variations:1.Foravariedtaste,use2clovesfreshgarlic,minced,insteadofdriedgarlic.2.Toincludemorevegetables,add1largeribcelery,slicedthin,and1small

greenbellpepper,chopped.

MexicanBlackBeanSoupBeckyHarderMonument,CO


28-oz.canfat-freelow-sodiumchickenbroth1cuponions,chopped2tsp.mincedgarlic

3cupsfat-freeblackbeans

2tsp.chilipowder¾tsp.groundcumin28-oz.canMexicantomatoeswithgreenchiliesorjalapeños¾tsp.lemon

juicefat-freesourcream

1bunchgreenonions

1.Combineallingredientsexceptgreenonionsandsourcreaminslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.3.Topeachindividualservingwithslicedgreenonionssprinkledovera

spoonfulofsourcream.


Slow-CookerBlackBeanChiliMarySeielstad

Sparks,NV


1lb.leanporktenderloin,cutinto1"chunks16-oz.jarlow-sodium,thick,chunkysalsa

315-oz.cansblackbeans,rinsedanddrained½cupfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth

1medium-sizedredbellpepper,chopped

1medium-sizedonion,chopped1tsp.groundcumin2-3tsp.chilipowder1-1½tsp.driedoregano¼cupfat-freesourcream

1.Combineallingredientsexceptsourcreaminslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilporkistender.3.Garnishindividualservingswithsourcream.


Tip:Thisisgoodservedoverbrownrice.

SausageandBlackBeanStewJohnD.Allen

Rye,CO


315-oz.cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed14½-oz.canfat-free,reduced-

sodiumchickenbroth1cupcelery,sliced24-oz.cansgreenchilies,chopped3clovesgarlic,minced1½tsp.driedoregano¾tsp.coriander,ground½tsp.groundcumin¼tsp.groundredpepper(notcayenne)1lb.linkturkeysausage,thinlyslicedandcooked1.Combineallingredientsin

slowcookerexceptsausage.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-7hours.3.Remove1½cupsofbeanmixtureandpuréeinblender.Returntoslow

cooker.4.Addslicedsausage.5.Cover.Cookonlow30minutes.


Variation:Ifyourdietpermits,youmaywanttoadd¾tsp.salttoStep1.

TurkeyChiliwithBlackBeansSusanTjonAustin,TX


1lb.uncookedgroundturkeybreast1largeonion,finelychopped1greenbellpepper,chopped14-oz.canfat-free,reduced-sodiumchickenbroth2tsp.chilipowder,or

more,accordingtoyourpreference½tsp.groundall-spice¼tsp.groundcinnamon¼tsp.paprika15-oz.canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained14-oz.cantomatopuree2tsp.cidervinegar

1.Sprayskilletwithfat-freecookingspray.Brownturkeywithonionandgreenpepper,breakinguptheturkeyandcookinguntilthemeatisnolongerpink.

2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow4-5hours.


Tip:IbrownmyturkeythenightbeforesoIonlyneedtocombinetheingredients

inmyslowcookerinthemorning.

BlackBeanChiliRashellHarrisWichita,KS


2cupsblackbeans,dried

6cupswater

1bunchcilantro,chopped1-2Tbsp.groundcumin1Tbsp.driedoregano1tsp.paprika½tsp.cayennepepper2tsp.oliveoil1largeonion,chopped1bellpepper,diced2clovesgarlic,minced1pkg.dryHerb-Oxvegetablebroth1½cupstomatoes,chopped½tsp.salt¼cupgreenonions,choppedadditionalcilantro

1.Rinsebeans.Placeinstockpotandcoverwithwater.Soakbeansovernight.Drainandrinsebeforemixingwithotheringredientsandplacinginslowcooker.

2.Placeallingredients(including6cupsfreshwater)excepttomatoes,salt,greenonions,andadditionalcilantroinslowcooker.

3.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hoursorhigh6-8hours.

4.Addtomatoesandsalt.Placeinbowls.Garnishwithonionsandadditionalcilantro.


Tips:1.Servewithcornbreadifdesired.2.Ifdietsallow,youmaytopindividualservingswithadollopoflowfatsour

creamandaspoonfulofgratedlow-fatcheddarcheese.

CabbageBeanSoupJoySutter

IowaCity,IA

Makes24servingsPrep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:3-10hoursIdealslow-cookersize:26-qt.cookers

16-oz.cankidneybeans,drained15-oz.canblackbeans,drained1cuponions,chopped4cupsfat-freebeefbroth

4cupscrushedcannedtomatoes

2-3cupscarrots,chopped1cupcelery,chopped

1cuptomatosauce

11cupscabbage,shredded

4cupsfrozenmixedvegetables

¼cupfreshparsley,chopped1½tsp.driedbasil4cupswater(ormore),accordingtotheconsistencyyouprefer1.Combineall

ingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonhigh3-5hoursorlow8-10hours.


FootballBeanServeDiannaR.Milhizer

Brighton,MI


1lb.groundturkey1cupmincedonions2cupsdicedcelery

2cupsdicedcarrots

215-oz.canskidneybeans,drainedandrinsed215-oz.canspintobeans,drainedandrinsed215-oz.cansdicedtomatoes

2cupswater

1Tbsp.garlicpowder1Tbsp.parsleyflakes1Tbsp.driedoregano1Tbsp.cuminpowder1Tbsp.salt

1.Brownturkeywithonionsinnonstickskilletovermediumheat.Addceleryandcarrotsandcookuntiljustwilted.Placeinslowcooker.

2.Addremainingingredients.Stirtocombine.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.4.Serveoverbrownrice.Ifyouwish,sprinklebakedtortillachipsovertop.

——PERSERVING——•200calories(15caloriesfromfat)•1.5gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•15mgcholesterol•1280mgsodium•29gtotalcarbohydrate(8gfiber,6gsugar)•18gprotein


Tips:1.Thisisaperfectdishtoserveafteranafternoonoffootballgames.2.Thisisahigh-fibermeal.Iusuallycookdriedbeansfromscratchthenight

beforemakingthesoup.Youcanadjustthespices,addingmoreorlesstosuityourtaste.

3.Ifyoustartwithdriedbeans,youcancookthemwheneverit’sconvenientforyouandkeeptheminthefreezeruntilyouneedthem.Youcanthenusethemforsoupsorstewsorpuréethemfortacosorsandwiches.

MinestroneSoupKathyMoyerOttsville,PA


1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1largeonion,chopped1clovegarlic,minced215½-oz.canslow-sodiumstewedtomatoes15-oz.cankidneybeans,drained10-oz.pkg.frozencorn2ribscelery,sliced2smallzucchini,sliced

1cupuncookedmacaroni

2½cupshotwater

2beefbouilloncubes

½tsp.salt2tsp.Italianseasoning

1.Browngroundbeefinnonstickskillet.2.Combinebrownedgroundbeef,onion,garlic,stewedtomatoes,kidney

beans,corn,celery,zucchini,andmacaroniinslowcooker.3.Dissolvebouilloncubesinhotwater.CombinewithsaltandItalian

seasoning.Addtoslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow6hours.


MexicanBeanSoupAndreaCunningham

Arlington,KS

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:8½-10½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

¾cupdriedpintobeans,rinsed¾cupdriedkidneybeans,rinsed2Tbsp.driedonionflakes2Tbsp.driedparsleyflakes1Tbsp.chilipowder2tsp.groundcumin1tsp.driedoregano


½cupbrownrice,uncooked8cupswater

1cupuncookedsmall-cutpasta

1.Combineallingredientsexceptpastainslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hours.3.Addpasta.4.Cover.Cookonhigh30minutes.


Tip:Thismakesagoodgift.Putdriedbeansintoa1-quartjarwithlid.Putflavor

packetingredientsinasandwich-sizeplasticbag.Sealbagwithtieorribbon.Dothesamewiththepasta.Placeinthejarwiththebeans.Attachthecookingdirectionstotheoutsideofthejar.You’rereadytogiveahealthy,nutritiousgift.

TacoTwistSoupJanieSteeleMoore,OK


1medium-sizedonion,chopped2garliccloves,minced2Tbsp.canola,orolive,oil3cupsreduced-sodiumbeefbroth,orvegetable,

broth15-oz.canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained14½-oz.candicedtomatoes,undrained1½cupspicantesauce1cupspiralpasta,uncooked1smallgreenbellpepper,chopped2tsp.chilipowder1tsp.groundcumin½cupshreddedreduced-fatcheesefat-freesourcream,optional

1.Sautéonionsandgarlicinoilinskillet.2.Combineallingredientsexceptcheeseandsourcreaminslowcooker.3.Cookonlow4-6hours,orjustuntilpastaistender.4.Addcheeseandsourcreamasdesiredwhenserving.



Tip:Analternativemethodistocookthepastain3cupsbrothontopofthestove

inasaucepan,andthenaddit(alongwiththebrothinwhichitcooked)duringthelast15minutesoftheSoup’scookingtime.ThatwouldallowtheSouptocooklongerwithoutriskingmushynoodles,ifthatbetterfitsyourschedule.

TacoCornSoupSaraKinsinger

StuartsDraft,VA


1largeonion,chopped1lb.extra-leangroundbeef

1envelopedrytacoseasoning

16-oz.cankidneybeans,drained16-oz.cancorn,drained2qts.tomatojuice¼cupsugar½tsp.salt¼-½tsp.blackpepper,accordingtotaste

7ozs.bakedcornchips,optionalreducedfatgratedcheese,optionalfat-freesourcream,optional

1.Brownhamburgerandchoppedonioninnonstickskillet.Drain.2.Combinegroundbeef,onions,tacoseasoning,kidneybeans,corn,tomato

juice,sugar,salt,andpepperinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow4hoursoruntilheatedthrough.


Note:Ifyoupreferalessjuicystew,removethelidduringthelasthourofcooking.

Notefromtester:Ourson,Quincy,whowouldprefertoliveonbreadandchocolatealone,

initiallyturneduphisnoseindisgustattheSoup.IexplainedthatIwantedhimtotrythisrecipeandgivehisopinionbecausethat’swhyIhadmadetheSoup.So…3good-sizedservingslater…wedetermineditwasaravereview.

SouthwestChickenandWhiteBeanSoupKarenCenevivaSeymour,CT


1lb.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cutinto1"cubes1¾cupslow-sodium,fat-freechickenbroth

1cuplow-sodiumchunkysalsa

3clovesgarlic,minced2Tbsp.cumin15½-oz.cansmallwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

1cupfrozencorn

1largeonion,chopped

1.Brownchickenonallsidesin10"nonstickskilletovermediumtohighheat.Stirfrequentlytopreventsticking.

2.Mixbroth,salsa,garlic,cumin,beans,corn,andonioninslowcooker.Addchicken.Stirwell.

3.Cover.Cook2hoursonhighor4hoursonlow.


Oh!Good!Soup!AlixNancyBotsford

Seminole,OK

Makes10servingsSoakingTime:2-6hoursPrep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:3-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

2cupsmixed,driedbeans2½qts.water1largeonion,chopped1garlicclove,minced28-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes

½cupredbellpepper,chopped½cupcelery,choppedjuiceof1lemon1tsp.salt1tsp.blackpepperseveraldropsTabascosauce,accordingtoyourtastepreference1cupbrown

rice,uncooked1cupassortedsmallpasta,cooked

1.Sortandwashbeans.Coverwithwater.Soak2-6hours.Drain.2.Placebeansinslowcooker.Add2½quartsfreshwater.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours.4.Addallremainingingredientsexceptpasta.5.Addenoughwatersoallingredientsarecovered.6.Cover.Cookonhigh3hoursoronlow6hours.7.Addpastajustbeforeserving.


Tip:Whenusingpastaforotherdishes,alwaysreserveasmallhandfulina

reclosablebag.Thatwayyouwillhaveavarietyofshapesforthissoup.

NavyBeanVegetableSoup

LavinaHochstedlerGrandBlanc,MI


4medium-sizedcarrots,thinlysliced2celeryribs,chopped1medium-sizedonion,chopped2cupsfullycookedhamcubes,trimmedoffat1½cupsdriednavybeans1.68-oz.pkg.dryvegetablesoupmix1envelopedryonionsoupmix

1bayleaf

½tsp.blackpepper

8cupswater

1tsp.salt,optional

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow9-10hours.3.Discardbayleafbeforeserving.

——PERSERVING——•160calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•20mgcholesterol•520mgsodium•22gtotalcarbohydrate(8gfiber,4gsugar)•14gprotein•100%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC


Variation:Ifyoulikethetaste,andyourdietallows,youmaywanttosubstitutesmoked

turkeysausageorkielbasainplaceoftheham.

BlackBeanandButternutChickenChiliColleenHeatwole

Burton,MI


1mediumonion,chopped1mediumredbellsweetpepper,chopped3clovesgarlic,minced1tsp.oliveoil3cupslow-sodium,fat-freechickenbroth215-oz.canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained2½cupscookedchicken,orturkey,cubed3cupsbutternutsquash,peeledand

cubed14½-oz.cancrushedtomatoes2tsp.driedparsleyflakes1½tsp.driedoregano1½tsp.cumin1tsp.chilipowder½tsp.salt

1.Inlargeskillet,sautéonion,redpepper,andgarlicinoliveoiluntiltender.Stirfrequentlytopreventsticking.

2.Combinesautéedingredientswithallotheringredientsinslowcooker.

3.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours,oruntilvegetablesaredonetoyourliking.


GourmetWhiteChiliRashellHarrisWichita,KS


1lb.driedgreatnorthernwhitebeans1Tbsp.oliveoil2medium-sizedonions,chopped4clovesgarlic,minced8-oz.canchoppedgreenchilies2tsp.groundcumin2tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.groundcloves¼tspcayennepepper2lbs.boneless,skinless,chickenbreasts,cubedanduncooked6cupslow-fat,

low-sodiumchickenbroth2cupsgratedlow-fat,orfat-free,cheese,divided1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper

Garnishes:1cupfat-freesourcream

1cupsalsa

½cupcilantro

1.Coverbeanswithwaterandsoakovernight.Drain,discardingsoakingwater.

2.Inskillet,sautéonionsinoliveoiluntilclear.Addgarlic,greenchilies,cumin,oregano,cloves,andcayenne.Sauté2minutesmore.(Thisstepmaybeskippedifyouarepressedfortime.)3.Placeallingredientsinslowcookerexceptcheeseandgarnishes.

4.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hoursoronhigh4-6hours.5.Add1cupofcheese.Stiruntilmelted.6.Serveinbowlstoppedwithgarnishesandremainingcheese.



ChickenBarleyChiliColleenHeatwole

Burton,MI


214½-oz.canslow-sodiumtomatoes16-oz.jarlow-sodiumsalsa1cupquick-cookingbarley,uncooked

3cupswater

14½-oz.canlow-sodium,fat-freechickenbroth15½-oz.canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained

3cupscookedchicken,orturkey,cubed15¼-oz.canwhole-kernelcorn,undrained

1-3tsp.chilipowder,dependingonhowhotyoulikeyourchili1tsp.cuminfat-freesourcream,optionallow-fatshreddedcheese,optional

1.Combineallingredientsexceptsourcreamandcheeseinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilbarleyistender.3.Serveinindividualsoupbowlstoppedwithsourcreamandshreddedcheese

ifyouwish.


Mostslowcookersperformbestwhenmorethanhalffull.DorothyM.VanDeest,Memphis,TN

HealthyChickenChiliDawnDay

Westminster,CA


3cupschicken,cookedandcubed1largeonion,chopped12-oz.canlow-sodiumchoppedtomatoes6-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatopaste312-oz.canslow-sodiumchilibeans,undrained3Tbsp.chilipowder

1cupfrozencorn

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Stirwell.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.3.Servewithlow-fatgratedcheese.


ChickenChiliwithPestoMarilynMowry

Irving,TX


¾lb.boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts,cutintobite-sizedpieces,uncooked2tsp.vegetableoil,optional

¾cuponion,finelychopped1½cupscarrots,finelychopped¾cupredbellpepper,finelychopped¾cupcelery,slicedthin¼cupcannedchoppedgreenchilies

¾tsp.driedoregano½tsp.groundcumin¼tsp.salt⅛tsp.blackpepper16-oz.cancannellinibeansorotherwhitebeans,rinsedanddrained14½-oz.

canfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth3Tbsp.classicpestosauce(recipeatright)1.Sautéchickeninanonstickskillet,orinatraditionalskilletwithoil.2.Combineallingredientsexceptpestosauceinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow6-8hours.4.Stirinpestojustbeforeserving.


PestoMakes¾cup

Prep.Time:5-10minutes

2Tbsp.walnuts,orpinenuts,coarselychopped2garliccloves,peeled3Tbsp.extra-virginoliveoil4cupsfreshbasilleaves(about4ozs.)½cupgratedParmesancheese¼tsp.salt

1.Mincenutsandgarlicinfoodprocessor.

2.Addoil,andpulse3times.3.Addbasil,cheese,andsalt.Processuntilfinelyminced,scrapingsidesof

bowl.

TacoChickenSoupColleenHeatwole

Burton,MIJanieSteeleMoore,OK


1envelopedryreduced-sodiumtacoseasoning

32-oz.canlow-sodiumV8juice16-oz.jarsalsa15-oz.canblackbeans,drained1cupfrozencorn

1cupfrozenpeas

2wholechickenbreasts,cookedandshredded

1.Combineallingredientsexceptcorn,peas,andchickeninslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.Addremainingvegetablesandchicken1

hourbeforeserving.



Variation:Garnishindividualservingswithchoppedfreshcilantro,and,ifdietsallow,

withchunksofavocado.

ChickenTortillaSoupBeckyHarderMonument,CO


4uncookedboneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves215-oz.cansblackbeans,undrained

215-oz.canslow-sodiumMexicanstewedtomatoes,orRoteltomatoes1cuplow-sodiumsalsa(mild,medium,orhot,whicheveryouprefer)4-oz.canchoppedgreenchilies,undrained

14½-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosaucebakedtortillachips

2cupsgratedfat-freecheese

1.Combineallingredientsexceptchipsandcheeseinlargeslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow8hours.

3.Justbeforeserving,removechickenbreastsandsliceintobite-sizedpieces.Stirintosoup.

4.Toserve,putahandfulofchipsineachindividualsoupbowl.Ladlesoupoverchips.Topwithcheese.


SouthwestCornSoupSusanTjonAustin,TX


24-oz.canschoppedgreenchilies,undrained2smallzucchini,cutintobite-sizedpieces

1medium-sizedonion,thinlysliced3clovesgarlic,minced1tsp.groundcumin314½-oz.cansfat-free,sodium-reducedchickenbroth1½-2cupsshredded,

cookedturkey15-oz.canchickpeas,orblackbeans,rinsedanddrained10-oz.pkg.frozen

corn

1tsp.driedoregano½cupchoppedcilantro

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4hours.


Variation:ForatwistontheSoup’sflavorandconsistency,substitute114½-oz.canlow-

sodiumdicedtomatoesforoneofthecansofchickenbroth.

TacoBeanSoupKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO


¾lb.leanporksausage1lb.extra-leangroundbeef1envelopedrylow-sodiumtacoseasoning

4cupswater

216-oz.canskidneybeans,rinsedanddrained214½-oz.canslow-sodiumstewedtomatoes

214½-oz.cansdicedMexicantomatoeswithjuice16-oz.jarchunkysalsa

1.Cooksausageandbeefinnonstickskilletovermediumheatuntilnolongerpink.Spoonintoslowcooker.

2.Addtacoseasoningandmixwell.3.Stirinwater,beans,tomatoes,andsalsa.4.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.5.Uncover.Cookanother30minutesonhigh.Stiroccasionally.Serve.



Tip:Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttogarnishindividualservingswithlow-fat

sourcream,shreddedlow-fatcheddarcheese,andasprinklingofslicedripeolives.

BeanandHamSoupDoloresKratzSouderton,PA

Makes10servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:9-11hoursIdealslow-cookersize:7-qt.,or24-qt.cookers

1lb.mixeddriedbeanshambonefromhalfahambutt1½cupsham,cubed1largeonion,chopped¾cupcelery,chopped¾cupcarrots,slicedorchopped15-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes2Tbsp.parsley,chopped1cuplow-sodiumtomatojuice

5cupswater

2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce

1bayleaf

1tsp.preparedmustard½tsp.chilipowderjuiceof1lemon1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper

1.Placebeansinsaucepan.Coverwithwaterandsoakovernight.Drain.2.Coverbeanswithfreshwaterandcookinsaucepan30minutesuncovered.

Drainagain.Discardwater.3.Combinebeanswithremainingingredientsinslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow9-11hours.5.Removebayleafandhambonebeforeserving.


Tip:Ichopthevegetablesandmixtheotheringredientstogetherintheevening,

andthenrefrigeratethemovernight.Ihavelessworkinthemorning.Awonderfularomagreetsthefamilyastheycomehomefortheeveningmeal.Andit’shealthy,too!

Cubemeatwhilepartiallyfrozenforeasiercutting.EleanorGlick,Bird-In-Hand,PA

CassouletChowderMiriamFriesenStaunton,VA

Makes8servingsSoakingTime:4-8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:2hoursCookingTime:4-10hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

1¼cupsdrypintobeans

4cupswater

½lb.leansausage,cutin¼"slices,cookedanddrained2cupscubedcookedleanchicken

2cupscubedcookedleanham

1½cupsslicedcarrots8-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosauce¾cupdryredwine½cupchoppedonions½tsp.garlicpowder

1bayleaf

1.Combinebeansandwaterinlargesaucepan.Bringtoboil.Reduceheatandsimmer,covered,1½hours.Refrigeratebeansandliquid4-8hours.

2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow8-10hoursoronhigh4hours.Ifthechowderseems

toothin,removelidduringlast30minutesofcookingtimetoallowittothicken.

4.Removebayleafbeforeserving.


NavyBeanandBaconChowderRuthA.Feister

Narvon,PA

Makes6servingsSoakingTime:8hoursorovernightPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:7-9hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

1½cupsdriednavybeans

2cupscoldwater

5slicesleanturkeybacon,cookedandcrumbled2medium-sizedcarrots,sliced

1ribcelery,sliced1mediumonion,chopped1tsp.driedItalianseasoning⅛tsp.blackpepper

2,or3,bayleaves,optional46-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth

1cupfat-freemilk

1.Soakbeansin2cupscoldwaterfor8hours.2.Afterbeanshavesoaked,drain,ifnecessary,andplaceinslowcooker.3.Addallremainingingredients,exceptmilk,toslowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonlow7-9hours,oruntilbeansarecrisp-tender.5.Place2cupscookedbeanmixtureintoblender.Processuntilsmooth.

Returntoslowcooker.6.Addmilk.Coverandheatonhigh10minutes.


Variation:Ifyoulikeazippiersoup,youmaywanttoadd1tsp.groundcumintoStep3.

SalsaSoupEstherJ.YoderHartville,OH

Makes10servings

Prep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:3-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

1lb.mildsausage,sliced1qt.whitenavybeans,undrained2cupsmild,ormedium,salsa


1.Brownsausageinskilletanddrainwell.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow6-8hoursorhigh3-4hours.


Tips:1.Ifyoulikeathickenedsoup,mix¼cupcornstarchwith¼cupwater.

Remove1cuphotsoupbrothfromcookerabout15minutesbeforeendofcookingtime.Whisktogetherwithcornstarchmixture.Whensmooth,stirbackintosoupincookerandstiruntilthickened.

2.Thiscanbeservedoverrice,inadditiontoservingitasasoup.

Black-EyedPeasWendyMcPhillips

Wichita,KS


1-lb.pkg.driedblack-eyedpeas1½cupsham,diced

6cupswater

½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper



Variations:1.Ifyouwantazestierdish,andifyourdietallows,consideradding24-oz.

cansdicedgreenchilies,apinchofredpepperflakes,orseveraldropsTabascosaucetoStep1.

2.Thisisgoodservedwithcornbread.

Black-EyedPeaChiliLenaMaeJanes

Lane,KS


¾lb.looseturkeysausage1mediumonion,chopped½cupcelerychopped415-oz.cansblack-eyedpeas,undrained14-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes,undrained10-oz.canlow-sodium

dicedtomatoeswithgreenchilies,undrained2Tbsp.chilipowder

1.Cooksausageinskilletuntilnolongerpink,stirringfrequently.Drainsausageonpapertowel.

2.Addonionandcelerytoskillet.Cookuntiltranslucent,stirringfrequently.3.Placepeas,tomatoes,tomatoeswithgreenchilies,cookedonionsandcelery,

sausage,andchilipowderinslowcooker.Stirwell.4.Cover.Cookonhighuntilallingredientsarehot,aboutanhour.Thenturn

cookertolowandcook1morehour.



TurkeySausageStewSheridySteeleArdmore,OK


½lb.turkeysausage,removedfromcasing1largeonion,chopped2garliccloves,minced¾cupcarrots,chopped1fennelbulb,chopped½cupcelery,chopped10¾-oz.canfat-free,reduced-sodiumchickenbroth3mediumtomatoes,

peeled,seeded,andchopped1tsp.driedbasil1tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.salt15-oz.cannavybeans,drainedandrinsed

1cupuncookedshellpasta

½cuplowfatParmesancheese

1.Innonstickskillet,brownturkeysausage,onion,andgarlic.Drainwell.2.Combineallingredientsexceptpastaandcheeseinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow4-6hours.4.Onehourbeforeendofcookingtime,stirinpasta.5.Sprinklewithcheesetoserve.


WhiteBeanandBarleySoupSharonMiller

Holmesville,OH


1largeonion,chopped2garliccloves,minced1Tbsp.olive,orcanola,oil224-oz.cansgreatnorthernbeans(orequal

amountpreparedfromdriedbeans),undrained4cupsno-fat,low-sodiumchickenbroth

4cupswater

2largecarrots,chunked2medium-sizedgreen,orred,bellpeppers,chunked2celeryribs,chunked½cupquick-cookingbarley¼cupfreshparsley,chopped

2bayleaves

½tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.blackpepper28-oz.candicedtomatoes,undrained

1.Sautéonionandgarlicinoilinskilletuntiljustwilted.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow8-10hours.4.Discardbayleavesbeforeserving.


Variations:1.Ifyouwish,usepearlbarleyinsteadofquick-cooking,butcookituntil

nearlysoftonthestoveandaddithalfwaythroughthecookingcycle.2.Ifyouwant,andyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd½-¾tsp.saltinStep

2.

WhiteBeanFennelSoupJanieSteeleMoore,OK

Makes6servings

Prep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:1-3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1Tbsp.olive,orcanola,oil1largeonion,chopped1smallfennelbulb,slicedthin


15-oz.canwhitekidney,orcannellini,beans,rinsedanddrained14½-oz.candicedtomatoes,undrained

1tsp.driedthyme¼tsp.blackpepper1bayleaf

3cupschoppedfreshspinach

1.Sautéonionsandfennelinoilinskilletuntilbrown.2.Combineonions,fennel,broth,beans,tomatoes,thyme,pepper,andbay

leaf.3.Cookonlow2-3hours,oronhigh1hour,untilfennelandonionsare

tender.4.Removebayleaf.5.Addspinachabout10minutesbeforeserving.


•35%DViron

GreatNorthernBeanSoupAliceMiller

StuartsDraft,VA


21-lb.cansgreatnorthernbeans,rinsedanddrained1-lb.canlow-sodiumdiced,tomatoes,includingjuice1Tbsp.brownsugar

½cupgreenbellpeppers,chopped½cupredbellpeppers,chopped

1.Putbeans,tomatoes,andbrownsugarintoslowcooker.Stiruntilwellmixed.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh2½hours.3.StirchoppedredandgreenpeppersintoSoup.4.Cover.Cookonhigh30moreminutes.


Freshvegetablestakelongertocookthanmeats,because,inaslowcooker,liquidsimmersratherthanboils.Rememberthisifyou’veadaptedrange-toprecipestoslowcooking.

BeatriceOrgish,Richardson,TX

Vegetables

VegetableMedleyDeborahSantiago

Lancaster,PAJudiManos

WestIslip,NY


4cupspotatoes,dicedandpeeled1½cupsfrozenwhole-kernelcorn4medium-sizedtomatoes,seededanddiced1cupcarrots,sliced½cuponions,chopped¾tsp.salt½tsp.sugar¾tsp.dillweed

¼tsp.blackpepper½tsp.driedbasil¼tsp.driedrosemary

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.


Ifyou’rehavingguests,andthosedinnersthatrequirelast-minuteattentiondriveyoucrazy,doyourside-dishvegetablesinyoursmallslowcooker.Theywon’tdemandanyofyourattentionuntilthey’rereadytobeserved.

VegetableswithPastaDonnaLantgenRapidCity,SD

Makes4-5servingsPrep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:6hours

Idealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

2cupschoppedzucchini

½cupcherrytomatoes,cutinhalfhalfgreen,orred,bellpepper,slicedhalfmedium-sizedonion,sliced½cupfreshmushrooms,sliced4clovesgarlic,minced1Tbsp.oliveoil1Tbsp.Italianseasoning8-oz.cantomatosauce

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-5hoursoruntilvegetablesaretender.


Tips:Servewithyourfavoritecookedpastaandtopwithgratedlow-fatParmesanor

mozzarellacheeseifyouwish.

VegetableRiceCasseroleEstherMartin

Ephrata,PA


¼cupuncookedlong-grainrice1lb.zucchini,sliced1lb.yellowsummersquash,sliced1largeonion,sliced1Tbsp.driedbasil,divided1medium-sizedgreenbellpepper,julienned4celeryribswithleaves,chopped2largetomatoes,sliced¼cuppackedbrownsugar½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2Tbsp.oliveoil

1.Spreadriceinslowcookerthathasbeencoatedwithfat-freecookingspray.2.Layerinzucchini,yellowsquash,onion,andhalfthebasil.3.Topwithgreenpepper,celery,andtomatoes.4.Combinebrownsugar,salt,andpepper.Sprinkleovervegetables.Drizzle

withoil.5.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oruntilvegetablesreachthedegreeof

“doneness”youprefer.6.Sprinklewithremainingbasilwhenfinished.



Variations:1.Ifyourdietallows,andifyoupreferalessjuicydish,increasetheamountof

riceto½cup.2.Ifyouwanttousefreshbasilinsteadofdried,stirin3Tbsp.justbefore

servingthedish.

“Stir-Fry”VeggiesShariandDaleMastHarrisonburg,VA


16-oz.bagbabycarrots4ribscelery,chunked1medium-sizedonion,diced14½-oz.canlow-sodiumItalian-stylestewedtomatoes½tsp.driedbasil½tsp.driedoregano½tsp.salt1largered,oryellow,bellpepper,diced1smallheadcabbage,cutup1lb.rawbroccoli,cutup

1.Combinecarrots,celery,onion,tomatoes,basil,oregano,andsaltinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hoursoronlow6-8hours,stirringoccasionally.3.Stirinpepper,cabbage,andbroccoli.4.Cook1hourmoreonhigh,or2hoursmoreonlow,stirringoccasionally.

Youmayneedtoaddalittlewaterifthereisnotliquidleftontheveggies.



Tip:Servethisasasidedish,orasamaindishoverhotcookedrice,garnishedwith

Parmesancheese.

Cutupvegetablesforyourslow-cookerdishthenightbeforeandplacetheminziplockbagsintherefrigerator.Thiscutsdownonpreparationtimeinthemorning.

TracySupcoe,Barclay,MD

TofuandVegetablesDonnaLantgenRapidCity,SD


16ozs.firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled

½cuponion,chopped½cupcelery,chopped2cupsbokchoy,chopped2cupsnapacabbage,chopped½cuppeapods,cutinhalf



Tip:Iliketoservethiswithsoysauceonabedofrice.

VegetableCasseroleEileenEash

Carlsbad,NM


2cupslow-sodiumstewedtomatoeswithjuice2cupscarrots,sliced2cupsonions,diced

2cupscelery,chopped¾cupgreenbellpepper,chopped2Tbsp.minutetapioca2tsp.seasonedsalt1cupcabbage,shredded½tsp.blackpepper

2cupsfreshgreenbeans

1.Combineallingredientsexceptbeansinslightlygreasedslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-5hours.3.Addbeans.4.Cookanadditional2hours.


ChineseVegetablesRebeccaLeichtyHarrisonburg,VA


1bunchcelery,slicedondiagonal1largeonion,sliced1-lb.canbeansprouts,drained12-oz.pkg.chop-sueyvegetables8-oz.canwaterchestnuts,drained24-oz.cansslicedmushrooms,drained1Tbsp.sugar3Tbsp.low-sodiumsoysauce¾cupwater¼tsp.blackpepper,ortotaste1.Sprayslowcookerwithfat-freecookingspray.

2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-6hours,dependinguponhowsoftorcrunchyyou

likeyourvegetables.


LemonRedPotatoesJoyceShackelfordGreenBay,WI


1½lbs.medium-sizedredpotatoes¼cupwater2Tbsp.butter,melted1Tbsp.lemonjuice3Tbsp.freshchives,snippedchoppedfreshparsley1tsp.salt½tsp.blackpepper

1.Cutastripofpeelfromaroundthemiddleofeachpotato.Placepotatoesandwaterinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh2½-3hours.3.Drain.4.Combinebutter,lemonjuice,chives,andparsley.Pouroverpotatoes.Toss

tocoat.5.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.


SaucyScallopedPotatoesSuePenningtonBridgewater,VA


CookingTime:7-9hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

4cupspeeled,thinlyslicedpotatoes10¾-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumcreamofcelery,ormushroom,soup12-oz.

canfat-freeevaporatedmilk1largeonion,sliced½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1½cupschoppedfullycooked,leanham

1.Combinepotatoes,soup,evaporatedmilk,onion,salt,andpepperinslowcooker.Mixwell.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.Stirinham.Reducetolow.Cook6-8hours,oruntilpotatoesaretender.Stirwellbeforeserving.



GarlickyPotatoesDonnaLantgenRapidCity,SD


6potatoes,peeledandcubed6garliccloves,minced¼cupdriedonion,oronemediumonion,chopped2Tbsp.oliveoil

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntilpotatoesaresoftbutnotturningbrown.

——PERSERVING——•220calories(40caloriesfromfat)•4.5totalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•0mgcholesterol•15mgsodium•40gtotalcarbohydrate(5gfiber,3gsugar)•5gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•30%DVvitaminC•4%DVcalcium•10%DViron

Variations:Foraddedflavor,stirin¼tsp.dillweedand/or¼tsp.driedbasilaspartof

Step1.

RusticPotatoesauGratinNancySavage

Factoryville,PA


½cupskimmilk10¾-oz.canlightcondensedcheddarcheesesoup8-oz.pkg.fat-freecream

cheese,softened1clovegarlic,minced¼tsp.groundnutmeg¼tsp.blackpepper2lbs.bakingpotatoes(about7)cutinto¼”-thickslices1smallonion,thinly

slicedpaprika

1.Heatmilkinsmallsaucepanovermediumheatuntilsmallbubblesformaroundedgeofpan.Removefromheat.

2.Addsoup,creamcheese,garlic,nutmeg,andpeppertopan.Stiruntilsmooth.

3.Sprayinsideofslowcookerwithnonfatcookingspray.Layerone-quarterofpotatoesandonionsonbottomofslowcooker.

4.Topwithone-quarterofsoupmixture.Repeatlayers3times.5.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours,oruntilpotatoesaretenderandmostof

liquidisabsorbed.6.Sprinklewithpaprikabeforeserving.

——PERSERVING——•210calories(35caloriesfromfat)•4gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,1gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•620mgsodium•36gtotalcarbohydrate(4gfiber,4gsugar)•11gprotein•10%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•10%DVcalcium

•8%DViron

It’squiteconvenienttouseaslowcookertocookpotatoesforsaladsorforfriedpotatoesorasbakedpotatoes.Justfilltheslowcookerwithcleanedpotatoesandcookalldayuntildone.

DarlaSathre,Baxter,MN

MustardPotatoesFrancesMusser

Newmanstown,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:15minutesafterpotatoesarecookedCookingTime:3-4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

½cuponions,chopped1Tbsp.butter1½tsp.preparedmustard1tsp.salt

¼tsp.blackpepper½cupfat-free,or2%,milk¼lb.low-fatcheese6mediumpotatoes,cookedandgrated

1.Sautéonioninbutterinskillet.Addmustard,salt,pepper,milk,andcheese.2.Placepotatoesinslowcooker.Donotpressdown.3.Pourmixtureoverpotatoes.4.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.5.Tosspotatoeswithalargespoonwhenreadytoserve.


Variation:Ifyoulikeanunmistakablemustardytaste,andyourdietallows,youcan

doubletheamountofmustard.

Extra-GoodMashedPotatoesZonaMaeBontrager,Kokomo,INMaryJaneMusser,Manheim,PAElsieSchlabach,Millersburg,OHCarolSommers,Millersburg,OHEdwinaStoltzfus,Narvon,PABarbaraHershey,Lancaster,PA

Makes12servings

Prep.Time:45minutesCookingTime:4-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-to6-qt.

5lbs.potatoes,peeledandcooked2cupsfat-freemilk,heatedtoscalding2Tbsp.butter,meltedinhotmilk8-oz.pkg.fat-freecreamcheese,softened1½cupsfat-freesourcream1tsp.onion,orgarlic,salt1tsp.salt¼-½tsp.pepper

1.Mashallingredientstogetherinalargemixingbowluntilsmooth.2.Pourintoslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilheatedthrough.


Tip:Thesepotatoesmaybeprepared3-4daysinadvanceofservingandkeptinthe

refrigeratoruntilreadytouse.

Do-AheadMashedPotatoesShariandDaleMast

Harrisonburg,VA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:50minutesChillingTime:8hoursorovernightCookingTime:3-4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.

12medium-sizedpotatoes,washed,peeled,andquartered1small,ormedium-sized,onion,chopped4ozs.Neufchatel,orfat-freecreamcheese1tsp.salt

¼tsp.blackpepper

1cupskimmilk

1.Inasaucepan,coverpotatoesandonionwithwater.Bringtoaboil,andthensimmerovermedium-lowheatfor30minutesorso,untilfullysoftened.Drain.

2.Mashpotatoesandonionwithpotatomashertoremovechunks.3.Inlargemixingbowl,combinepartiallymashedpotatoes,creamcheese,salt,

pepper,andmilk.Whiptogetheronhighfor3minutes.4.Transferpotatoesintoslowcooker.Coverandrefrigerateovernight.5.Cookonlow3-4hours.


Variation:

Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoincreasethesaltto1¼or1½tsp.inStep3.

PotatoFillingMiriamNolt

NewHolland,PA

Makes20servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:25-qt.cookers

1cupcelery,choppedfine1medium-sizedonion,minced1stick(½cup)butter215-oz.pkgs.low-fatbreadcubes6eggs,beaten1qt.fat-freemilk1qt.mashedpotatoes3tsp.salt2pinchessaffron

1cupboilingwater

1tsp.blackpepper

1.Sautéceleryandonioninbutterinskilletuntiltransparent.2.Combinesautéedmixturewithbreadcubes.Stirinremainingingredients.

Addmoremilkifmixtureisn’tverymoist.3.Pourintolarge,orseveralmedium-sized,slowcookers.Cookonhigh3

hours,stirringupfrombottomeveryhourorsotomakesurethefillingisn’tsticking.



Tip:Thisrecipecanbecutinhalfsuccessfully.

Slow-CookerStuffingwithPoultryPatUnternahrer

Wayland,IA

Makes18servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:5-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-qt.,or24-qt.cookers

1largeloaflow-fatbread,cubedandallowedtodry2cupschopped,cookedturkey,orchicken,skinremoved1largeonion,chopped

3ribscelerywithleaves,chopped½stick(¼cup)butter,melted


1Tbsp.poultryseasoning1tsp.salt4eggs,beaten½tsp.blackpepper

1.Mixtogetherallingredients.Pourintoslowcooker.2.Coverandcookonhigh1hour,thenreducetolow4-5hours.


FreshHerbStuffingBarbaraJ.Fabel

Wausau,WI


3Tbsp.butter3onions,chopped4celeryribs,chopped½cupchoppedfreshparsley1Tbsp.choppedfreshrosemary1Tbsp.choppedfreshthyme1Tbsp.choppedfreshmarjoram1Tbsp.choppedfreshsage1tsp.salt½tsp.freshly-groundblackpepper1loafstalelow-fatsourdoughbread,cutin1-inchcubes


1.Sautéonionsandceleryinbutterinskilletuntiltransparent.Removefromheatandstirinfreshherbsandseasonings.

2.Placebreadcubesinlargebowl.Addonion/herbmixture.Addenoughbrothtomoisten.Mixwellbutgently.Turnintogreasedslowcooker.

3.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.Reduceheattolowandcontinuecooking3-4hours.


IrishMashedPotatoesEstherJ.YoderHartville,OH


3lbs.peeledYukongold,orredpotatoes,cubed2½cupschoppedcabbage3-6garliccloves,peeled,accordingtoyourtastepreference2cupsfat-free,

low-sodiumchickenbroth½cup(4ozs.)low-fatcreamcheese,atroomtemperature⅓cupfat-free,or

low-fat,sourcream¼cupskim,or2%,milk½tsp.koshersalt¼tsp.blackpepper

1.Combinepotatoes,cabbage,garliccloves,andchickenbrothinslowcooker.2.Cookonhigh2½-4hours,oruntilvegetablesaresoft.3.Drain.Addremainingingredientsandmash.4.Thepotatoesarenowreadytoserve,oryoumaypourthembackintothe

slowcookerandsetthecookeronlowuntilyou’rereadytoserve.


Variation:1.Ifyouprefermoreseasoning,andyourdietallows,youmaywantto

increasethekoshersaltto1tsp.2.Ifyouputthemashedpotatoesbackintothecookertokeepthemwarm,stir

themupfromthebottomandawayfromthesidesbeforeserving.

PotatoStuffedCabbageJeanetteOberholtzer

Manheim,PA


halfalargeheadcabbage,slicedthin2½lbs.potatoes(6or7medium-sized),peeledandgrated1onion,sliced¼cuplong-grainrice,uncooked1apple,peeledandsliced½-1tsp.drieddill,accordingtoyourtastepreference¼-½tsp.blackpepper,

accordingtoyourtastepreference¼tsp.groundginger

1eggwhite

14¼-oz.cantomatoes

1.Sprayinsideofcookerwithnonfatcookingspray.Thenbeginlayeringvegetablesintocooker.Placeone-thirdofcabbage,one-thirdofpotatoes,one-thirdofonion,one-thirdofrice,one-thirdofapple,andone-thirdofspicesandseasoningsintocooker.

2.Repeattwice.3.Beateggwhiteuntilfrothy.Foldintotomatoes.Spoonovertopof

vegetables.4.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilvegetablesjagtender.


BakedPotatoes

MaryJaneMusserManheim,PA


6medium-sizedbakingpotatoes

nonfatcookingspray

1.Prickpotatoeswithfork.2.Coateachpotatowithcookingspray.Placepotatoesinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoronhigh3-4hours,oruntilpotatoesjag

tenderandarenotbrowned.


PizzaPotatoesDorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TN


6medium-sizedpotatoes,peeledandthinlysliced1largeonion,thinlysliced1Tbsp.oliveoil1oz.slicedpepperoni¼lb.gratedlow-fatmozzarellacheese8-oz.canfat-freepizzasauce

1.Inlargeskillet,sautépotatoandonionslicesinoiluntilonionbecomestransparent.Stirconstantlytopreventbrowningorsticking.Drainwell.

2.Combinepotatoesandonionswithpepperoniandcheeseinslowcooker.3.Pourpizzasauceovertop.4.Coverandcookonlow4-6hours.


Variations:Ifyourdietallows,youmaywanttoadd½tsp.saltand¼tsp.blackpepperto

Step2.

HotGermanPotatoSalad

CharHagnerMontague,MIPennyBlosser

Beavercreek,OH


6-7cupspotatoes,sliced1cuponions,chopped1cupcelery,chopped

1cupwater

⅓cupvinegar¼cupsugar2Tbsp.quick-cookingtapioca1tsp.salt1tsp.celeryseed¼tsp.blackpepper6slicesleanturkeybacon,cookedandchopped¼cupfreshparsley

1.Combinepotatoes,onions,andceleryinslowcooker.2.Inabowl,combinewater,vinegar,sugar,tapioca,salt,celeryseed,andblack

pepper.3.Pouroverpotatoes.Mixtogethergently.4.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hoursoronhigh3-4hours.5.Stirinbaconandparsleyjustbeforeserving.

——PERSERVING——•170calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•440mgsodium•32gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,8gsugar)


CandiedSweetPotatoesJulieWeaverReinholds,PA


8medium-sizedsweetpotatoes

½tsp.salt20-oz.canunsweetened,crushedpineapples,undrained2Tbsp.brownsugar1tsp.groundnutmeg1tsp.groundcinnamon

1.Cooksweetpotatoesuntilsoft.Peel.Sliceandplaceinslowcooker.2.Combineremainingingredients.Pouroversweetpotatoes.3.Cover.Cookonlow4hours.



RosySweetPotatoesEvelynL.WardGreeley,CO


40-oz.canunsweetenedsweetpotatochunks,drained21-oz.canliteapplepiefilling

⅓cupbrownsugar⅓cupredhots1tsp.groundcinnamon

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.


SweetPotatoFruitCompoteIleneBontragerArlington,KS


4cupssweetpotatoes,peeledandcubed3tartcookingapples,peeledanddiced20-oz.canunsweetenedpineapplechunks,undrained¼cupbrownsugar1cupminiaturemarshmallows,divided

1.Cooksweetpotatoesinsmallamountofwaterinsaucepanuntilalmostsoft.Drain.

2.Combinesweetpotatoes,apples,andpineapplesinslowcooker.3.Sprinklewithbrownsugarand⅔cupmarshmallows.4.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.5.Thirtyminutesbeforeserving,toppotatoesandfruitwithremaining⅓cup

marshmallows.Coverandcontinuecooking.



SweetPotato-CranberryCasseroleMaryE.Wheatley

Mashpee,MA


¼cuporangejuice¼stick(2Tbsp.)butter3Tbsp.brownsugar1tsp.groundcinnamon1½cupsfresh,orfrozen,cranberriessalt4lbs.sweetpotatoes,oryams,peeledifyouwishandcutinto1"pieces1.Place

allingredientsexceptsweetpotatoesinslowcooker.Mixtogether.2.Cover.Cookonhighwhilepreparingpotatoes.3.Addpotatopiecestowarmmixture.4.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours.5.Whenpotatoesaresoft,stiruntilthey’remashedandthenserve.



GreenBeanswithDillRebeccaLeichtyHarrisonburg,VA


2qts.freshcutgreenbeans,or414½-oz.canscutgreenbeans2tsp.beefbouillongranules

½tspdillseed¼cupwater

1.Sprayslowcookerwithfat-freecookingspray.2.Addallingredientsandmixwell.3.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oruntilbeansaredonetoyourliking.


•6%DViron

Variations:1.Ifyoulike,add2Tbsp.mincedonionstoStep2.2.Ifyoursodiumcounterallows,youmaywanttoadd1tsp.garlicsalttoStep

2.

GreenBeanSupperBeverlyFlatt-GetzWarriorsMark,PA


2lbs.newpotatoes,or5whitepotatoeshalvedandscrubbed6-lb.5-oz.cangreenbeans,drained

15-oz.canwholecorn,drained1largeonion,or2mediumonions,diced5-oz.canleanchunkhaminwater10¾-oz.canfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth½tsp.garlicpowder½tsp.onionpowder

1chickenbouilloncube

1.Placepotatoesinslowcooker.2.Addremainderofingredients.3.Fillpothalf-fullofwater.4.Cook6-8hoursonlow,oruntilthevegetablesaredonetoyourliking.



Variations:Youcanusefreshgreenbeansinplaceofthecannedones.Youmayneedto

increasecookingtimeto8-10hoursonlow.

Slow-CookerRatatouilleNanciKeatley

Salem,OR


1Tbsp.oliveoil1largeonion,chopped6largegarliccloves,minced1greenbellpepper,cutintostrips1redbellpepper,cutintostrips1medium-sizedeggplant,cubed,peeledornot2cupsmushrooms,thickly

sliced4tomatoes,cubed1cuplow-sodiumtomatopurée¼cupdryredwine,orwinevinegar1Tbsp.lemonjuice2tsp.driedthyme1tsp.driedoregano1tsp.groundcumin

½-1tsp.salt¼-½tsp.blackpepper4Tbsp.mincedfreshbasil¼cupfreshparsley,chopped

1.Turnslowcookeronhighfor2minutes.2.Pouroilintoslowcookerandaddremainingingredients,exceptparsleyand

freshbasil.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours,thenonlow4-5hours.4.Stirinfreshbasil.Sprinklewithparsley.Serve.


Variations:1.Thisisdeliciousoverwholewheatpastaorbrownrice!Italsomakesgreat

pizzatopping.2.Youmaysubstitute1roundedTbsp.driedbasilforthefreshbasil.Ifyoudo

that,thenaddthebasiltoStep2.

MediterraneanEggplantWillardE.Roth

Elkhart,IN



1medium-sizedredonion,chopped2clovesgarlic,crushed1cupfreshmushrooms,sliced2Tbsp.oliveoil1eggplant,unpeeled,cubed2greenbellpeppers,coarselychopped28-oz.cancrushedtomatoes28-oz.cangarbanzos,drainedandrinsed2Tbsp.freshrosemary1cupfreshparsley,chopped½cupkalamataolives,pittedandsliced

1.Sautéonion,garlic,andmushroomsinoliveoilinskilletovermediumheat.Transfertoslowcookercoatedwithnonfatcookingspray.

2.Addeggplant,peppers,tomatoes,garbanzos,rosemary,andparsleytocooker.

3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.4.Stirinolivesjustbeforeserving.5.Servewithcouscousorpolenta.


EggplantItalianMelanieThrowerMcPherson,KS

Makes6-8servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.,(anovalcookerworksbest!)

2eggplants

¼cupEggBeaters24ozs.fat-freecottagecheese¼tsp.saltblackpeppertotaste14-oz.cantomatosauce2-4Tbsp.Italianseasoning,accordingtoyourtastepreference1.Peel

eggplantsandcutin½"-thickslices.Soakinsalt-waterforabout5minutestoremovebitterness.Drainwell.2.Sprayslowcookerwithfat-freecookingspray.3.MixEggBeaters,cottagecheese,salt,andpeppertogetherinbowl.4.MixtomatosauceandItalianseasoningtogetherinanotherbowl.5.Spoonathinlayeroftomatosauceintobottomofslowcooker.Topwith

aboutone-thirdofeggplantslices,andthenone-thirdofegg/cheesemixture,andfinallyone-thirdofremainingtomatosaucemixture.

6.Repeatthoselayerstwice,endingwithseasonedtomatosauce.7.Cover.Cookonhigh4hours.Allowtorest15minutesbeforeserving.



Variation:Formorespice,addredpepperseasoningtotasteinStep4.

CaponataKatrineRose

Woodbridge,VA


1medium-sizedeggplant,peeledandcutinto½”cubes14-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoes

1medium-sizedonion,chopped1redbellpepper,cutinto½”pieces¾cuplow-sodiumsalsa¼cupoliveoil2Tbsp.capers,drained3Tbsp.balsamicvinegar

3garliccloves,minced1¼tsp.driedoregano⅓cupchoppedfreshbasil

1.Combineallingredientsexceptbasilinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.3.Stirinbasil.ServeoverslicesoftoastedFrenchbread.


Eggplant&ZucchiniCasseroleJenniferDzialowski

Brighton,MI


2eggwhites1medium-sizedeggplant

1medium-sizedzucchini

1½cupsbreadcrumbs1tsp.garlicpowder1tsp.low-sodiumItalianseasoning48-oz.jarfat-free,low-sodiumspaghettisauce8-oz.baglow-fatshredded

mozzarellacheese1.Beateggwhitesinsmallbowl.2.Sliceeggplantandzucchini.Placeinseparatebowl.3.Combineinanotherbowlbreadcrumbs,garlicpowder,andItalian

seasoning.4.Dipslicedveggiesineggwhiteandtheninbreadcrumbs.Layerinslow

cooker,pouringsauceandsprinklingcheeseovereachlayer.(Reserve½cupcheese).Topwithsauce.

5.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours,oruntilvegetablesaretender.6.Topwithremainingcheeseduringlast15minutesofcooking.


Variation:Foraddedflavoring,sprinklechoppedonionsandmincedgarlicovereach

layerofvegetables.

ZucchiniSpecialLouiseStackhouse

Benten,PA


1medium-to-largezucchini,peeledandsliced1medium-sizedonion,sliced1qt.low-sodiumstewedtomatoeswithjuice,or214½-oz.canslow-sodium

stewedtomatoeswithjuice¼tsp.salt1tsp.driedbasil8ozs.fat-freemozzarellacheese,shredded

1.Layerzucchini,onion,andtomatoesinslowcooker.2.Sprinklewithsaltandbasil.3.Cover.Cookonlow5-6hours.4.Sprinklewithcheese15minutesbeforeendofcookingtime.



ZucchiniinSourCreamLizzieAnnYoder

Hartville,OH


4cupszucchini,unpeeled,sliced


¼cupskimmilk1cuponions,chopped1tsp.salt1cupgratedlow-fatsharpcheddarcheese

1.Cookzucchiniinmicrowaveonhigh2-3minutes.Turnintoslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.

2.Combinesourcream,milk,onions,andsalt.Pouroverzucchiniandstirgently.

3.Cover.Cookonlow1-1½hours.4.Sprinklecheeseovervegetables30minutesbeforeserving.


VegetableAcornSquashJanetRoggieLowville,NY


1largeacornsquash

½tsp.salt¼tsp.groundcinnamon1Tbsp.butter

1.Washsquash.2.Cookonlow8hours.3.Splitinhalfandremoveseeds.4.Cuteachhalfinto3wedges.5.Sprinklewedgeswithsaltandcinnamon.Dotwithbutter.


SquashandApplesSharonMiller

Holmesville,OH


1largebutternutsquash,peeled,seeded,andcutinto¼"slices2medium-sizedcookingapples,coredandcutinto¼"slices3Tbsp.raisins,optional

3Tbsp.reduced-caloriepancakesyrupdashofgroundcinnamonand/ornutmeg¼cupapplecider,orapplejuice1.

Layerhalfoftheseingredientsinslowcooker:squash,apples,andraisins.2.Drizzlewithhalfthesyrup.3.Repeatlayers.4.Pourciderovertop.5.Cookonlow6-8hoursoruntilsquashistender.



CreamyBroccoliCasseroleJeanneAllen

Rye,CO


210-oz.pkgs.frozenbroccolispears,thawedandcutinpieces10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofcelerysoup1½cupsreduced-fatcheddarcheese,divided

¼cupyellowonions,finelychopped1cupbakedpotatochips,crushed

1.Combinebroccoli,soup,1cupcheese,andonionsinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.

2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hoursoronhigh2hours,oruntilbroccoliisdonetoyourliking.

3.Mixremaining½cupcheeseandcrushedpotatochipstogetherandsprinkleontopofcasserole30minutesbeforeendofcookingtime.Leavecookeruncoveredduringthisfinalhalfhourofcooking.

——PERSERVING——•390calories(80caloriesfromfat)•8gtotalfat(3gsaturated,0.5gtrans)•15mgcholesterol


CheesyBroccoliCasseroleDorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TN


10-oz.pkg.frozenchoppedbroccoli6eggs,beaten24-oz.cartonfat-freesmall-curdcottagecheese6Tbsp.flour8ozs.fat-freemildcheeseofyourchoice,diced2greenonions,chopped½tsp.salt

1.Placefrozenbroccoliincolander.Runcoldwateroverituntilitthaws.Separateintopieces.Drainwell.

2.Combineremainingingredientsinlargebowlandmixuntilwellblended.Stirinbroccoli.Pourintoslowcookersprayedwithfat-freecookingspray.

3.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.Stirwell,thenresumecookingonlow2-4hours.

——PERSERVING——•250calories(40caloriesfromfat)•4.5gtotalfat(1.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•200mgcholesterol•980mgsodium


Variation:Youcanusefreshbroccoliinsteadoffrozen.

BroccoliandBellPeppersFriedaWeiszAberdeen,SD


2lbs.freshbroccoli,trimmedandchoppedintobite-sizepieces1clovegarlic,minced

1green,orred,bellpepper,cutintothinslices1onion,cutintoslices4Tbsp.lightsoysauce½tsp.saltdashofblackpepper1Tbsp.sesameseeds,optional,asgarnish1.Combineallingredientsexcept

sesameseedsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlowfor4-5hours.Topwithsesameseeds.3.Serveonbrownrice.

——PERSERVING——•50calories(10caloriesfromfat)•1totalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•0mgcholesterol



BroccoliDelightNancyWagnerGraves

Manhattan,KS

Makes4-6servingsPrep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:2-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

1-2lbs.broccoli,chopped2cupscauliflower,chopped10¾-oz.can98%fat-freecreamofcelerysoup½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper1medium-sizedonion,diced2-4garliccloves,crushed,accordingtoyourtastepreference½cupvegetable

broth

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-6hoursoronhigh2-3hours.

——PERSERVING——•110calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2.5totalfat(0.5gsaturated,0.5gtrans)•5mgcholesterol•740mgsodium•19gtotalcarbohydrate(5gfiber,5gsugar)•6gprotein•300%DVvitaminA•100%DVvitaminC•10%DVcalcium•10%DViron

Sweet-SourRedCabbageKayeTaylor

Florissant,MO


4slicesturkeybacon,diced¼cupbrownsugar2Tbsp.flour1tsp.salt⅛tsp.pepper½cupwater¼cupvinegar1mediumheadredcabbageshredded(8cups)1smallonion,finelychopped

1.Sautébaconinnonstickskilletuntilcrispy.Setbaconaside.2.Inslowcookercombinesugar,flour,salt,andpepper.Stirinwaterand

vinegar.3.Addcabbageandonion.Mixtogetherwell.

4.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours,oruntilcabbageandonionareastenderasyoulikethem.

5.Sprinklecookedbaconontopjustbeforeserving.


Never-FailRiceMaryE.Wheatley

Mashpee,MA


1cupuncookedlong-grainrice

2cupswater

½tsp.salt½Tbsp.butter

1.Combineallingredientsinsmallslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hoursoronhigh2-3hours,oruntilriceisjustfully

cooked.3.Fluffwithfork.Serve.


HerbRiceFriedaWeiszAberdeen,SD



3cupswater

1½cupsuncookedlong-grainrice1tsp.driedrosemary½tsp.driedmarjoram¼cupdriedparsley,chopped1Tbsp.butter¼cuponions,diced

½cupsliveredalmonds,optional

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilriceisfullycooked.


Variation:Ifyouprefer,youmayuse24ozs.(or3cups)fat-freelow-sodiumchicken

brothinsteadofbouilloncubesandwater.

WildRicePilafSusanKasting

Jenks,OK


1½cupswildrice,uncooked3cupslow-sodium,nonfatchickenstock3Tbsp.orangezest2Tbsp.orangejuice½cupraisins(Ilikegoldenraisins)

1½tsp.currypowder1tsp.butter,softened½cupfreshparsley2Tbsp.choppedpecans½cupchoppedgreenonion

1.Mixrice,chickenstock,orangezest,orangejuice,raisins,currypowder,andbutterinslowcooker.

2.Coverandcookonhigh2½-3hours,oruntilriceistenderandhasabsorbedmostofliquid,butisnotdry.

3.Stirinparsley,pecans,andgreenonionjustbeforeserving.


WildRiceRuthS.WeaverReinholds,PA


1cupwildrice,orwildricemixture,uncooked½cupslicedfreshmushrooms½cupdicedonions

½cupdicedgreen,orred,bellpeppers1Tbsp.oil½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2½cupsfat-free,low-sodiumchickenbroth

1.Layerriceandvegetablesinslowcooker.Pouroil,salt,andpepperovervegetables.Stir.

2.Heatchickenbroth.Pouroveringredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2½-3hours,oruntilriceissoftandliquidisabsorbed.


WildRiceandVeggiesDarlaSathreBaxter,MN


6cupscookedwildrice

3.8-oz.canslicedblackolives,drained4-oz.canslicedbuttonmushrooms,rinsedanddrained1largeonionchopped

(about2cups)1pint(2cups)grape,orcherry,tomatoes,halved8-oz.pkg.fat-freecheddar

cheese,cubed1½Tbsp.oliveoilblackpeppertotaste,optional

1.Mixallingredientstogethergentlyinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow3hours.


Tips:1.Theproportionsofthisrecipecanbeadjustedtoyourpersonalpreferences

quiteeasily.2.Whenwehavejustasmallamountofleftoversofthisrecipe,weuseitasa

pizzatopping,anditisdelicious!

ElegantCarrotswithOnionsDorothyVanDeest

Memphis,TNMarjorieYoderGuengerich

Harrisonburg,VA


1cubechickenbouillon

1cupboilingwater

2medium-sizedonions,sliced1Tbsp.butter1Tbsp.flourpinchofsalt,optional6carrots,paredandcutintojuliennestrips1Tbsp.sugar,optional

1.Dissolvebouilloncubeinboilingwater.Setaside.2.Inalargeskillet,sautéonionsinbutteruntiltransparent,stirringtoseparate

rings.3.Addflourandsalttoonionsinskillet.Addslightlycooledbouillon.Cook

untilthickened.4.Combinecarrotsandonionsauceinslowcooker,stirringtocoatcarrots5.

Coverandcookonhighonehour,thenturntolowfor2-6hours,oruntilcarrotsaredonetoyourliking.

6.Ifdesired,addsugarjustbeforeserving.


Orange-GlazedCarrotsCyndieMarraraPortMatilda,PA


32-oz.pkg.babycarrots¼cuppackedbrownsugar½cuporangejuice1Tbsp.butter

½-¾tsp.groundcinnamon,accordingtoyourtastepreference¼tsp.groundnutmeg

2Tbsp.cornstarch¼cupwater

1.Combineallingredientsexceptcornstarchandwaterinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilcarrotsaredonetoyourliking.3.Putcarrotsinservingdishandkeepwarm,reservingcookingjuices.Put

reservedjuicesinsmallsaucepan.Bringtoboil.4.Mixcornstarchandwaterinsmallbowluntilblended.Addtojuices.Boil

oneminuteoruntilthickened,stirringconstantly.5.Pourovercarrotsandserve.


BakedTomatoesLizzieAnnYoder

Hartville,OH

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:45minutes-1hourIdealslow-cookersize:2½-or3-qt.

2tomatoes,eachcutinhalf

½Tbsp.oliveoil½tsp.parsley,chopped,or¼tsp.dryparsleyflakes¼tsp.driedoregano¼tsp.driedbasil

1.Placetomatohalvesinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.2.Drizzleoilovertomatoes.Sprinklewithremainingingredients.3.Cover.Cookonhigh45minutes-1hour.


StewedTomatoesMichelleShowalterBridgewater,VA


2qts.low-sodiumcannedtomatoes¼cupsugar1tsp.saltdashofblackpepper2Tbsp.butter

2cupsbreadcubes

1.Placetomatoesinslowcooker.2.Sprinklewithsugar,salt,andpepper.3.Lightlytoastbreadcubesinmeltedbutterinskilletontopofstove.Spread

overtomatoes.4.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours


Tip:Ifyoupreferbreadthatislessmoistandsoft,addbreadcubes15minutes

beforeservingandcontinuecookingwithoutthelid.

Cranberry-OrangeBeetsJeanButzerBatavia,NY


2lbs.medium-sizedbeets,peeledandquartered½tsp.groundnutmeg

1cupcranberryjuice

1tsp.orangepeel,finelyshredded,optional2Tbsp.butter2Tbsp.sugar4tsp.cornstarch

1.Placebeetsinslowcooker.Sprinklewithnutmeg.2.Addcranberryjuiceandorangepeel.Dotwithbutter.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-7hoursoronhigh3-3½hours.4.Insmallbowl,combinesugarandcornstarch.5.Remove½cupofcookingliquidandstirintocornstarch.6.Stirmixtureintoslowcooker.7.Cover.Cookonhigh15-30minutes.


HarvardBeetsMarjorieYoderGuengerich

Harrisonburg,VA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:1hour


⅓cupsugar2Tbsp.flour¼cupbeetjuice,orwater¼cupvinegar216-oz.cansslicedbeets,drained

1.Mixsugarandflourinsmallbowl.Stirinbeetjuiceandvinegar.Mixwell.2.Placebeetsinslowcooker.Poursugarandvinegarmixtureoverbeets.Stir

tocoat.3.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.Turntolowuntilreadytoserve.


BrusselsSproutswithPimentosDonnaLantgonRapidCity,SD

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

2lbs.Brusselssprouts

¼tsp.driedoregano½tsp.driedbasil2-oz.jarpimentos,drained¼cup,or1smallcan,slicedblackolives,drained1Tbsp.oliveoil½cupwater

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow6hours,oruntilsproutsarejusttender.


CornandMacaroniKristineMartin

Newmanstown,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:5minutesCookingTime:2½hoursIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

15½-oz.canwhole-kernelcorn,drained15½-oz.cancreamedcorn

1cupuncookedmacaroni

1cupfat-freelonghorncheese,shredded1Tbsp.butter,cutinpieces1Tbsp.onionpowder1tsp.salt¾fat-freecupmilk

1.Sprayinteriorofslowcookerwithcookingspray.2.Mixallingredientstogetherinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2½hours,oruntilmacaroniissoftbutnotmushy.


Note:Thishelpschildrentoeattheirvegetables!

BakedCornVelmaStauffer

Akron,PA


1qt.corn(besuretothawanddrainifusingfrozencorn)2eggs,beaten

1tsp.salt

1cupfat-freemilk

⅛tsp.blackpepper2tsp.oil2Tbsp.sugar3Tbsp.flour

1.Combineallingredientswellinslowcookersprayedwithfat-freecookingspray.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh3hours.


SpicyCornCasseroleBethNafzigerLowville,NY


¼stick(2Tbsp.)butter1largeonion,chopped2mediumgreenbellpeppers,chopped¼cupflour2cupsfresh,orfrozen,corn

2cupscookedlong-grainbrownrice

14½-oz.canlow-sodiumdicedtomatoeswithliquid2hard-cookedeggs,chopped

2½cupslow-fatshreddedsharpcheese2Tbsp.Worcestershiresauce2-3tsp.hotpeppersauce½tsp.salt½tsp.pepper

1.Inlargeskillet,meltbutter.Sautéonionandpeppersuntiltender.2.Stirinflourandremovefromheat.3.Placesautéedvegetablesinslowcooker.Addallremainingingredients.Mix

togethergently.4.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours.IfthecornbecomesdrierthanIlikewhile

cooking,Iaddsometomatojuice.


Note:

IservethiscasserolewhenI’mlookingforaspicy,meatlessmeal.Thisrecipeisafamilyfavoritethatweenjoyoverandoverandnevertireof.

CheesyHominyMichelleShowalterBridgewater,VA


2cupscrackedhominy

6cupswater

2Tbsp.flour1½cupsfat-freemilk4cupsfat-freesharpcheddarcheese,grated1½tsp.salt¼tsp.blackpepper2Tbsp.butter

1.Combinehominyandwaterinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oronlow6-8hours.3.Stirinremainingingredients.4.Cover.Cookonhigh30minutes,oronlow60minutes.


Tips:CheesyHominyisanicechangeifyou’retiredofthesameoldthing.It’s

wonderfulwithham,slicesofbacon,ormeatballs.Addagreenvegetableandyouhavealovelymeal.Hominyisusuallyavailableatbulk-foodstores.

MushroomsinRedWineDonnaLantgenRapidCity,SD


1lb.freshmushrooms,stemmed,trimmed,andcleaned4clovesgarlic,minced

¼cuponion1Tbsp.oliveoil

1cupredwine



Tips:1.Youcanservethisasasidedishorasacondiment.2.Youcanalsouseitasthebaseforasaucetowhichyoucanaddsteaktipsor

groundbeef,aswellas2cupschoppedonions,2tsp.driedoregano,1½tsp.salt,½tsp.blackpepper,and4clovesmincedgarlic.Youcanalsoaddaquartofspaghettisauceandservethemixtureoverapoundofyourfavoritepasta.

WildMushroomsItalianConnieJohnson

Loudon,NH


2largeonions,chopped

3largeredbellpeppers,chopped3largegreenbellpeppers,chopped2Tbsp.oil12-oz.pkg.oystermushrooms,cleanedandchopped4garliccloves,minced

3freshbayleaves

10freshbasilleaves,chopped1½tsp.salt1½tsp.blackpepper28-oz.canlow-sodiumItalianplumtomatoes,crushedorchopped1.Sauté

onionsandpeppersinoilinskilletuntilsoft.Stirinmushroomsandgarlic.Sautéjustuntilmushroomsbegintoturnbrown.Pourintoslowcooker.2.Addremainingingredients.Stirwell.3.Cover.Cookonlow6-8hours.


Tip:Thisdishisgoodasanappetizeroronpitabread,orservedoverriceorpasta

foramaindish.

FrequentlyAskedQuestionsaboutSlow-CookerCookingQ.Isitimportanttospraytheinsideofthecookingvessel,thepartthat

liftsoutoftheelectricalunit,beforeputtingthefoodin?A.Doingsowillmakeclean-upeasier.Andifyoudothat,youaren’tcreatingusedplasticlinerswhichneedtobedisposedof.

Onecaution—whenyou’veemptiedthecookingvesselofthecookedfood,letthevesselcooltoroomtemperaturebeforerunningwaterintoitorputtingit—oritslid—intodishwater.Andneverputtheelectricalunitinwater.

Desserts

BakedAppleswithDatesMaryE.Wheatley

Mashpee,MA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20-25minutesCookingTime:2-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-qt.oval,orlargeenoughcookerthattheapplescan

eachsitonthefloorofthecooker,ratherthanbeingstacked

8medium-sizedbakingapples

Filling:

¾cupcoarselychoppeddates3Tbsp.choppedpecans

¼cup,orless,brownsugarTopping:1tsp.groundcinnamon½tsp.groundnutmeg1Tbsp.butter½cupwater

1.Wash,core,andpeeltopthirdofapples.2.Mixdatesandchoppednutswithsmallamountofbrownsugar.Stuffinto

centersofappleswherecoreshadbeen.3.Setapplesuprightinslowcooker.4.Sprinklewithcinnamonandnutmeg.Dotwithbutter.5.Addwateraroundinsideedgeofcooker.6.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hoursoronhigh2-3hours,oruntilapplesareas

tenderasyoulikethem.


“Bake”cakesinacakepansetdirectlyonthebottomofyourslowcooker.Coverthetopwith4-5layersofpapertowelstohelpabsorbthemoisturefromthetopofthecake.Tiltthecookerlidopenslightlytoletextramoistureescape.

EleanorJ.Ferreira,NorthChelmsford,MA

BakedAppleswithCranberriesStacySchmuckerStoltzfus

Enola,PARebeccaMeyerkorth

Wamego,KS

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:2½-3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.oval

¼cuptoastedchoppedpecans,orwalnuts3Tbsp.driedcranberries,orcurrants3Tbsp.brownsugar

¾tsp.groundcinnamon,divided¾tsp.groundnutmeg4medium-sizedGrannySmithapples,cored1cupbrownsugar,packed¾cupapplecider2Tbsp.maplesyrup,or1tsp.mapleflavoring1.Combinenuts,dried

cranberries,and3Tbsp.brownsugar.Add¼tsp.cinnamonandallofnutmeg.2.Peeltopthirdofeachapple.Removeeachapple’score,butkeepapples

whole.Placeuprightinslowcooker.3.Spoonnutandfruitmixtureintocenterofeachapple,wherecorehadbeen.4.Combineremainingcinnamon,1cupbrownsugar,cider,andmaplesyrup

insmallbowl.Stirwell.Pouroverapples.5.Cover.Cookonlow2½-3hours.6.Removeappleswithaspoonintoindividualservingbowls.Pourremaining

juiceovereachapple.



Tip:Ifyouwish,anddietsallow,serveappleswithlow-fatfrozenyogurt.

AppleCranberryCompoteCharlotteShaffer

EastEarl,PA


6apples,peeledandsliced

1cupfreshcranberries

¾cupsugar½tsp.gratedorangepeel½cupwater¼cupportwinelow-fatsourcream,optional

1.Combineapplesandcranberriesinslowcooker.Sprinkleevenlywithsugar.Stirinorangepeel,water,andwine.

2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.3.Servewithdollopsofsourcreamonindividualservingsifyouwish.


CountryApplesBettyK.DrescherQuakertown,PA


4-5cupsapples,peeledandsliced2Tbsp.flour¼cupsugar⅓cupraisins¼tsp.groundcinnamon⅔cupdryoatmeal,rolledorquick

1cupwater

2Tbsp.butter,melted⅓cupbrownsugar

1.Coatapplesinflourandwhitesugar.Stirinraisins,cinnamon,andoatmeal.2.Pourwaterintoslowcooker.Addapplemix.3.Pourmeltedbutteroverapples.Sprinklewithbrownsugar.4.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.5.Serveovervanillaicecreamasadessert,overoatmealforbreakfast,oruse

asafillingforcrepes.


Chunk-StyleApplesauceMiriamNolt,NewHolland,PA

JudiManos,WestIslip,NYJeanButzer,Batavia,NY

JanetRoggie,Lowville,NYMichelleSteffen,Harrisonburg,VAMakes8servings

Prep.Time:25minutesCookingTime:3-8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

8largecookingapples,peeled,cored,andslicedorcutintochunks½cupwater

1tsp.cinnamon½cupsugar

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow8hoursoronhigh3-4hours.3.Servewarm.(Thissauceisalsodeliciousservedchilled!)——PER

SERVING——•110calories(0caloriesfromfat)•0gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•0mgcholesterol•0mgsodium•30gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,26gsugar)•0gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•2%DViron

HealthyHarvestApplesauceDawnDay

Westminster,CA


10medium-sizedapples(Rome,McIntosh,Pippin,oravarietythatholdsitsshapewell)

3freshpears

1cupfresh,orfrozen,cranberries½cupapplecider3tsp.groundcinnamon¼tsp.groundnutmeg¼tsp.groundclovesjuiceof1lemon½cupbrownsugar,optional

1.Peelandchopapplesandpearsinto¼"cubes.Placeinslowcooker.2.Mixincranberriesandremainingingredients.3.Cover.Cookonlow8hours.


Tips:1.Youmayaddalittlemoreciderforasaucierconsistency.2.Servehotorcoldasasidedishwithporkorchicken,orchilledasadessert.

SpicedApples

ShariandDaleMastHarrisonburg,VA


16cupsslicedapples,peeledorunpeeled,divided½cupbrownsugar,divided3Tbsp.minutetapioca,divided1tsp.groundcinnamon,divided

1.Layerhalfofslicedapples,sugar,tapioca,andcinnamoninslowcooker.2.Repeat,makingasecondlayerusingremainingingredients.3.Cover.Cookonhigh4hoursoronlow5hours.4.Stirbeforeserving.Delicioushotorcold.


CaramelPears’n’WineSharonTimpeJackson,WI



6medium-sizedfreshpearswithstems

1cupwhitewine(sautérneworkswell)*½cupsugar½cupwater3Tbsp.lemonjuice2applecinnamonsticks,eachabout2½-3"long

3wholedriedcloves

¼tsp.groundnutmeg6Tbsp.fat-freecaramelappledip

1.Peelpears,leavingwholewithstemsintact.2.Placeuprightinslowcooker.Shavebottomifneededtolevelfruit.3.Combinewine,sugar,water,lemonjuice,cinnamon,cloves,andnutmeg.

Pouroverpears.4.Cookonlow4-6hours,oruntilpearsaretender.5.Coolpearsinliquid.6.Transferpearstoindividualservingdishes.Place2tsp.cookingliquidin

bottomofeachdish.7.Microwavecarameldipfor20secondsandstir.Repeatuntilheatedthrough.8.Drizzlecarameloverpearsandserve.

——PERSERVING——•290calories(25caloriesfromfat)•2.5totalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•0mgcholesterol•140mgsodium•62gtotalcarbohydrate(4gfiber,42gsugar)•2gprotein•0%DVvitaminA


*Foranon-alcoholicoption,useapplejuiceorwhitegrapejuiceinsteadofwhitewine.

Leavethelidonwhiletheslowcookercooks.Thesteamthatcondensesonthelidhelpscookthefoodfromthetop.Everytimeyoutakethelidoff,thecookerlosessteam.Afteryouputthelidbackon,ittakesoneto20minutestoregaintheloststeamandtemperature.Thatmeansittakeslongerforthefoodtocook.

PamHochstedler,Kalona,IA

GoldenFruitCompoteCindyKrestynickGlenLyon,PAJudiManos

WestIslip,NY


1-lb.13-oz.canlightpeach,orpear,slices,undrained½cupdriedapricots¼cupgoldenraisins⅛tsp.groundcinnamon⅛tsp.groundnutmeg¾cuporangejuice

1.Combineundrainedpeachorpearslices,apricots,raisins,cinnamon,and

nutmeginslowcooker.Stirinorangejuice.Completelyimmersefruitinliquid.2.Coverandcookonlow6-8hours.3.Servecoldwithangelfoodcakeorfat-freeicecream.Servewarmasaside

dishinthemainmeal.


Variation:Ifyoupreferathickercompote,mixtogether2Tbsp.cornstarchand¼cup

coldwateruntilsmooth.Stirintohotfruit15minutesbeforeendofcookingtime.Stiruntilabsorbedinjuice.

HotFruitCompoteSueWilliamsGulfport,MS


1lb.driedplums1⅓cupsdriedapricots13½-oz.canunsweetenedpineapplechunks,undrained1-lb.canunsweetened

pitteddarksweetcherries,undrained¼cupdrywhitewine

2cupswater

⅓cupsugar

1.Mixtogetherallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Coverandcookonlow7-8hoursoronhigh3-4hours.3.Servewarm.


HotFruitSaladJudiManos

WestIslip,NY


25-oz.canunsweetenedchunkyapplesauce21-oz.canlightcherrypiefilling20-oz.canlightpineapplechunks,undrained15¼-oz.canlightslicedpeaches,

undrained15½-oz.canlightapricothalves,undrained15-oz.canlight

mandarinoranges,undrained½cupbrownsugar,packed1tsp.groundcinnamon

1.Combineapplesauceandallcannedfruitinslowcooker.Stirgently.2.Combinebrownsugarandcinnamon.Sprinkleoverfruitmixture.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.


Note:Thisrecipeisveryeasy.Itisespeciallygreataroundtheholidays.Thearomait

createsinthehouseiswonderful.

HotFruitDessertPatUnternahrer

Wayland,IA

Makesabout8-9servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

3grapefruit,peeledandsectioned11-oz.canmandarinorangesegments,drained16-oz.canunsweetenedsliced

peaches,drained16-oz.canunsweetenedfruitcocktail,drained20-oz.can

unsweetenedpineapplechunks,drained3bananas,sliced1Tbsp.lemonjuice21-oz.canlow-fatcherrypiefilling

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4hours.3.Chillandserve.


Tip:Thisisanexcellenttoppingforangel-foodcake,ifdietsallow.

StrawberryRhubarbSauceTinaSnyderManheim,PA


6cupsslicedrhubarb

¾cupsugar1cinnamonstick,optional½cupwhitegrapejuice2cupsslicedstrawberries,unsweetened1.Placerhubarbinslowcooker.Pour

sugarover.Addcinnamonstickifyouwish,andgrapejuice.Stirwell.2.Coverandcookonlow5-6hours,oruntilrhubarbistender.3.Stirinstrawberries.Cook1hourlonger.4.Removecinnamonstickifyou’veusedit.Chill.


Tip:Serveasis,or,ifdietsallow,overcakeoricecream.

RhubarbSauceEstherPorter

Minneapolis,MN


1½lbs.rhubarb

⅛tsp.salt½cupwater½cupsugarpinchofbakingsoda

1.Cutrhubarbinto½"-thickslices.2.Combineallingredientsexceptbakingsodainslowcooker.Cookonlow4-

5hours.Stirinbakingsoda.3.Servechilled.


Variation:Youmaywanttoadd1pintslicedstrawberriesabout30minutesbeforeendof

cookingtime.

PineappleSauceElizabethL.Richards

RapidCity,SD


4cupsapplejuice

15-oz.canlightcrushedpineapples,undrained1½cupsgoldenraisins½tsp.groundcinnamon½tsp.groundallspice½cupsugar¼cupcornstarch

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Mixwell.2.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours.3.Serveasatoppingfordessert,astoppingforbakedham,orasasidedish

duringholidays.


CranberrySaucewithRedWineandOrangesDonnaTreloar

Muncie,IN

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:5-10minutesCookingTime:2-2½hoursIdealslowcookersize:2-qt.

12-oz.bagfreshcranberries,rinsed1¼cupssugar1cupdryredwine

1cinnamonstick

gratedzestofoneorange,thencutorangeinhalf

4wholecloves

1.Combinecranberries,sugar,wine,cinnamon,andzestinslowcooker.2.Place2clovesineachorangehalf.Pushdownintocranberrymixture.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2-2½hours,oruntilcranberriespop.Turnoffcooker.4.Discardcinnamonstickandorangehalveswithcloves.5.RemovelidandletSaucecooltoroomtemperature.Servechilledorat

roomtemperatureoverlow-fatfrozenyogurtorangelfoodcake.


JustRicePuddingMrs.AudreyL.Kneer

Williamsfield,IL


1cuplong-grainwhiterice,uncooked1cupsugar

8cupsskimmilk

¾cupfat-free,cholesterol-freeeggproduct

1cupskimmilk

2tsp.vanilla¼tsp.salt¼tsp.groundnutmeg,orcinnamon1.Combinerice,sugar,and8cupsskim

milkinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours,orjustuntilriceistender.3.Beattogetheregg-substitute,1cupskimmilk,vanilla,andsalt.Addtoslow

cooker.Stir.4.Cover.Cookonhigh25-30minutes.5.Sprinklewithnutmegorcinnamonandservewarm.

——PERSERVING——•200calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•70mgcholesterol•190mgsodium•36gtotalcarbohydrate(0gfiber,30gsugar)•10gprotein•4%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•30%DVcalcium•4%DViron.

VanillaBeanRicePuddingMicheleRuvolaSelden,NY


6cupsfat-freemilk

1½cupsuncookedconvertedrice1cupsugar

1cupraisins

1Tbsp.butter,melted½tsp.salt1vanillabean,split

1largeegg

½tsp.groundcinnamon8-oz.cartonfat-freesourcream

1.Combinemilk,rice,sugar,raisins,butter,andsaltinslowcooker.Stirwell.2.Scrapeseedsfromvanillabean.Addseedsandbeantomilkmixture.3.Coverandcookonhigh2½-4hours,orjustuntilriceistenderandmostof

liquidisabsorbed.4.Placeegginsmallbowl.Stirringwellwithawhisk,graduallyadd½cuphot

ricemixturetoegg.5.Returneggmixturetoslowcooker,stirringconstantlywithwhisk.Cook1

minutewhilestirring.Removeinnervesselfromslowcooker.

6.Letstand5minutes.Mixincinnamonandsourcream.Discardvanillabean.

7.Servewarm,nothot,orrefrigerateuntilfullychilled.


Tip:Ifyourdietpermits,youmaytopindividualservingswithlight,orfat-free,

vanilla-flavoredwhippedtopping.

Cookyourfavorite“PlumPudding”recipeinacansetinsideaslowcookeronametalrackortrivet.Pourabout2cupswarmwateraroundit.Thewaterhelpssteamthepudding.Coverthecantightlywithfoiltohelpkeepthecakedry.Coverthecookerwithitslid.CookonHigh.


DeluxeTapiocaPuddingMichelleShowalter

Bridgewater,VA

Makes16servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:3½-4½hoursChillingTime:5-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

2qts.fat-freemilk¾cupdrysmallpearltapioca

1cupsugar

¾cupEggBeaters2tsp.vanilla3cupsfat-freefrozenwhippedtopping,thawed1.Combinemilk,tapioca,and

sugarinslowcooker.2.Cookonhigh3-4hours,oruntiltapiocaistender.3.Addalittlehottapioca-milkmixturetoEggBeaters.Stir.WhiskEggBeaters

intofulltapioca-milkmixture.Addvanilla.4.Cover.Cookonhigh20-30minutes.5.Cool.Chillinrefrigerator.Whenfullychilled,beatwithhandmixertofluff

pudding.6.Foldinwhippedtopping.


CinnamonRaisinBreadPuddingPennyBlosser

Beavercreek,OH


10slicescinnamonbread,cutintocubes

1cupraisins

1cupfat-free,cholesterol-freeeggproduct1½cupswarmwater1tsp.vanilla½tsp.groundcinnamon16-oz.canfat-freesweetenedcondensedmilk1.Placebreadcubesandraisins

ingreasedslowcooker.Mixtogethergently.2.Mixremainingingredientstogetherandpourovertop.3.Cover.Cookonhigh30minutes,thenonlow2-2½hours.


WhiteChocolateBreadPuddingLindaE.WilcoxBlythewood,SC

Makes9servingsPrep.Time:30minutesCookingTime:1¾hoursCoolingTime:30minutes,andthen1-2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-or4-qt.

½cupdriedcranberries,ordriedcherries3Tbsp.applecider,orbrandy2ozs.whitechocolate,inbarform

6cupsstaleFrenchbread,cubed,divided

1cupEggBeaters

½cupsugar

1cupfat-freehalf-and-half

1tsp.vanilla

1.Combinedriedfruitwithciderorbrandyinmicrowave-safebowl.2.Microwaveonhigh30seconds.Setasidetocool(about30minutes).3.Coarselychopchocolate.Setaside.4.Draindriedfruit.Setaside.5.Sprayinteriorofslowcookerwithcookingspray.6.Coverbottomofslowcookerwithhalfthebreadcubes.7.Sprinklehalfthechocolateandhalfthefruitoverbreadcubes.8.Layerinremainingbreadcubes.Topwithalayerofremainingfruitanda

layerofremainingchocolate.9.InabowlbeatEggBeaterswithsugar,half-and-half,andvanilla.Mix

togetherthoroughly.

10.Pouroverbreadmixtureandpresstomakesureeggmixturecoversallbread.

11.Coverandcookonhigh1¾hours.12.Cooluntilwarmoratroomtemperature.


Note:Mygrandchildrenlovethisdessert.

Home-StyleBreadPuddingLizzieWeaverEphrata,PA

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:2-3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:largeenoughtoholdyourbakinginsert

⅓cupEggBeaters2¼cupsfat-freemilk½tsp.groundcinnamon¼tsp.salt⅓cupbrownsugar1tsp.vanilla

2cups1"-squarebreadcubes½cupraisins

1.Combineallingredientsinbowl.Pourintoslow-cookerbakinginsert.Coverbakinginsert.Placeonmetalrack(orrubberjarrings)inbottomofslowcooker.

2.Pour½cuphotwaterintocookeraroundoutsideofinsert.3.Coverslowcooker.Cookonhigh2-3hours.4.Servepuddingwarmorcold.


CranberryPuddingCakeSueHamiltonMinooka,IL


1½cupsfresh,orfrozen,cranberries1¾cupswater.3-oz.boxsugar-freeorangegelatin½cupSplenda

1cupflour

1½tsp.bakingpowder½cupSplenda1tsp.vanillaextract¼tsp.bakingsoda½cupskimmilk½tsp.almondextract

1.Inamicrowaveablebowl,combinecranberriesandwater.2.Cookinmicrowave4-5minutesonhighuntilcranberriespop.3.Stiringelatinand½cupSplendauntildissolved.Setaside.4.Inanotherbowl,combineflour,bakingpowder,½cupSplenda,vanilla

extract,bakingsoda,milk,andalmondextract.Mixuntildryingredientsaremoistened.

5.Pourbatterintoslowcookersprayedwithnonstickcookingspray.Topwithhotcranberrymixture.

6.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.7.Thisisbestservedwarmorcoldratherthanhot.


PumpkinPiePuddingSueHamiltonMinooka,IL


15-oz.canpumpkin12-oz.canevaporatedskimmilk¾cupSplenda½cuplow-fatbuttermilkbakingmix2eggs,beaten,or6eggwhites2tsp.pumpkinpiespice1tsp.lemonzest

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcookersprayedwithcookingspray.Stiruntillumpsdisappear.

2.Cover.Cookonlow3hours.3.Servewarmorcold.


Tip:Ifyoulike,andyourdietpermits,addaspoonfuloflow-fatwhippedtopping

toeachserving.

AppleCrispMaryJaneMusser

Manheim,PA


6cupscookingapples,peeled,cored,andsliced½cupdryquickoatmeal½cupbrownsugar½cupflour1½Tbsp.butter,softened½tsp.groundcinnamon

1.Placeapplesinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.2.Combineremainingingredientsinmixingbowluntilcrumbly.3.Sprinklemixtureoverapples.

4.Cover.Cookonlow4hoursoronhigh2hours.


TipfromTester:Thenexttimeyoudoamajorcleaninginyourkitchen,clearyourkitchen

shelvesofthosehigh-fatitemsyouhaven’tusedinawhile.Whentheyareoutofthehousetheywon’tbeatemptation.

Low-FatAppleCakeSueHamiltonMinooka,IL


1cupflour

¾cupsugar2tsp.bakingpowder1tsp.groundcinnamon

¼tsp.salt4medium-sizedcookingapples,chopped⅓cupEggBeaters2tsp.vanilla

1.Combineflour,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt.2.Addapples,stirringlightlytocoat.3.CombineEggBeatersandvanilla.Addtoapplemixture.Stiruntiljust

moistened.Spoonintolightlygreasedslowcooker.4.Cover.Bakeonhigh2½-3hours.5.Servewarm.


CherryCobblerPennyBlosser

Beavercreek,OH

Makes6servingsPrep.Time:5-10minutesCookingTime:1½-2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

21-oz.canlow-fat,low-sodiumcherrypiefilling

1cupflour

¼cupsugarhalfastick(¼cup)butter,melted½cupskimmilk1½tsp.bakingpowder½tsp.almondextract¼tsp.salt

1.Pourpiefillingintogreasedslowcooker.2.Combineremainingingredientsinbowl.Beatuntilsmooth.Spreadoverpie

filling.3.Cover.Cookonhigh1½-2hoursonhigh.


Slow-CookerBerryCobblerWilmaHaberkamp

Fairbank,IAVirginiaGraybill

Hershey,PA


CookingTime:2-2½hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

1¼cupsall-purposeflour,divided2Tbsp.sugar,plus1cupsugar,divided1tsp.bakingpowder¼tsp.groundcinnamon1egg,lightlybeaten¼cupskimmilk2Tbsp.canolaoil⅛tsp.salt2cupsunsweetenedraspberries,fresh,orthawediffrozen,anddrained2cups

unsweetenedblueberries,fresh,orthawediffrozen,anddrained1.Inmixingbowl,combine1cupflour,2Tbsp.sugar,bakingpowder,andcinnamon.2.Inaseparatebowl,combineegg,milk,andoil.Stirintodryingredientsuntil

moistened.Batterwillbethick.3.Sprayslowcookerwithcookingspray.Spreadbatterevenlyonbottomof

slowcooker.4.Inanotherbowlcombinesalt,remainingflour,remainingsugar,and

berries.Tosstocoatberries.5.Spreadberriesoverbatter.6.Cookonhigh2-2½hours,oruntiltoothpickinsertedintocobblercomes

outclean.


Tip:Ifyourdietpermits,eatinsoupbowlwithcoldmilkpouredover.

QuickYummyPeachesWillardE.Roth

Elkhart,IN


⅓cuplow-fatbuttermilkbakingmix⅔cupdryquickoats⅓cupbrownsugar1tsp.groundcinnamon4cupsslicedpeaches,canned,orfresh½cupwater

1.Mixtogetherbakingmix,dryoats,brownsugar,andcinnamoningreasedslowcooker.

2.Stirinpeachesandwater.3.Cookonlowforatleast5hours.(Ifyoulikeadriercobbler,removelidfor

last15-30minutesofcooking.)——PERSERVING——•270calories(25

caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•0mgcholesterol•230mgsodium•57gtotalcarbohydrate(1gfiber,42gsugar)•3gprotein•10%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•4%DVcalcium•6%DViron

Tip:Ifdietsallow,servewithfat-freefrozenyogurtoricecream.

GingerbreadPuddingCakeKatrinaEberlyWernersville,PA

Makes12servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:2-2½hoursStandingTime:15minutesIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

3Tbsp.butter,softened¼cupsugar

1eggwhite

1tsp.vanillaextract½cupmolasses

1cupwater

1¼cupsflour¾tsp.bakingsoda½tsp.groundcinnamon½tsp.groundginger¼tsp.salt¼tsp.groundallspice⅛tsp.groundnutmeg

1.Sprayinteriorofslowcookerwithcookingspray.2.Inlargemixingbowl,cream3Tbsp.butterandsugaruntillightandfluffy.

Beatineggwhiteandvanilla.3.Inseparatebowl,combinemolassesandwateruntilblended.4.Inanotherbowl,combineflour,bakingsoda,andspices.Addtocreamed

mixturealternatelywithmolassesmixture,beatingwellaftereachaddition.5.Spoonintoslowcooker.6.Cover.Cookonhigh2-2½hours,oruntiltoothpickinsertedincenterof

cakecomesoutclean.7.Turnoffcooker.Letstand15minutes.Servecakewarm.

——PERSERVING——•150calories(25caloriesfromfat)•3gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•160mgsodium•29gtotalcarbohydrate0gfiber,16gsugar)•2gprotein•2%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC•4%DVcalcium•8%DViron

TipfromTester:Iusedblackstrapmolasses,andtheflavordidn’toverpowerthecake.

ChocolateMudCakeMarciBaumAnnville,PA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:1-2hoursCoolingTime:25minutesIdealslow-cookersize:4-qt.

1cupflour

2tsp.bakingpowder2Tbsp.butter2ozs.semisweetchocolate,or⅓cupchocolatechips1cupsugar,divided3Tbsp.plus⅓cupDutch-processedcocoa1Tbsp.vanillaextract¼tsp.salt⅓cupskimmilk

1eggyolk

⅓cupbrownsugar1½cupshotwater

1.Coatinsideofslowcookerwithnonfatcookingspray.2.Inmixingbowl,whisktogetherflourandbakingpowder.Setaside.3.Inlargemicrowave-safemixingbowl,meltbutterandchocolatein

microwave.Mixwell.4.Whiskin⅔cupsugar,3Tbsp.cocoa,vanilla,salt,milk,andeggyolk.5.Addflourmixture.Stiruntilthoroughlymixed.6.Pourbatterintoslowcooker.Spreadevenly.7.Whisktogetherremainingsugar,cocoa,andhotwateruntilsugaris

dissolved.Pouroverbatterinslowcooker.Donotstir.8.Cover.Cookonhigh1-2hours.Thecakewillbeverymoistandfloatingon

alayerofmoltenchocolatewhenit’sdone.Andyou’llknowitisdonecooking

whennearlyallthecakeissetanditsedgesbegintopullawayfromthesidesofthepot.

9.Turnoffslowcookerandremovelid.Trynottoletcondensedsteamfromtheliddripontothecake.

10.Letcoolfor25minutesbeforecuttingandspooningontoindividualplates.


Tip:Ifdietspermit,servethecakewithlow-fatorfat-freefrozenyogurt.

Youcanusea2-lb.coffeecan,21-lb.coffeecans,316-oz.vegetablecans,a6-7cupmold,ora1½-2-quartbakingdishfor“baking”cakesinaslowcooker.Leavethecookerlidslightlyopentoletextramoistureescape.


Appetizers,Snacks,andSpreads

PrairieFireDipCheriJantzenHouston,TX

Makes1¼cups,or10servingsPrep.Time:5-10minutesCookingTime:1-3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:2-qt.

1cuprefriedfat-freebeans(halfa15-oz.can)½cupshreddedfat-freeMontereyJackcheese¼cupwater

1Tbsp.mincedonion1clovegarlic,minced2tsp.chilipowderhotsauceasdesired

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour,oronlow2-3hours.Servewithbakedtortilla

chips.


Tip:Thisrecipecaneasilybedoubled.

ChiliCheeseDipVickiDinkel

SharonSprings,KS

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:2qt.

1onion,diced8-oz.pkg.fat-freecreamcheese,cubed215-oz.canslowfatvegetarianchili

withoutbeans2tsp.garlicsalt1½cupssalsa

1.Lightlybrownonioninskilletsprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.Transfertoslowcooker.

2.Stirincreamcheese,chili,garlicsalt,andsalsa.3.Cover.Cookonlow4hours,stirringoccasionally.4.Servewithbakedtortillachips.


Kickin’DipRoseHankins

Stevensville,MD

Makes3-4cups,or12-16servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:3-4hoursIdealslowcookersize:4-qt.

4cups(16oz.)low-fatshreddedcheddarcheese14-oz.candicedtomatoes,drained,withjuicereserved7-oz.canchoppedgreenchilies,drained1cupchoppedonions

1Tbsp.cumin1tsp.chilipowder1tsp.hotpeppersaucebakedtortillachips

1.Mixallingredientsexceptchipsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.3.Stirbeforeserving.IfDipisstifferthanyoulike,stirinsomeofreserved

tomatojuice

4.Servewithbakedtortillachipsfordipping


NachoDipSusanTjonAustin,TX


8ozs.fat-freecreamcheese1cupshreddedreduced-fatcheddarcheese½cupmild,ormedium,chunky

salsa¼cupfat-free,or2%,milk8-oz.bagbakedtortillachips,orassortedfreshvegetables1.Cutcreamcheeseintochunks.2.Combinecreamcheese,cheddarcheese,salsa,andmilkinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow2hours.Stirtoblend.4.Whensmoothandhot,servewithbakedtortillachipsorassortedfresh

vegetables.

——PERSERVING——•170calories(25caloriesfromfat)•2.5totalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•5mgcholesterol•430mgsodium


Tip:Youmaydoublethisrecipesuccessfully.Justbesuretoallowextracooking

time.

MeatlessPizzaFondueVirginiaGraybill

Hershey,PA

Makes4cups,or16servingsPrep.Time:5-10minutesCookingTime:3hoursIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

29-oz.jarlow-fat,low-sodiummeatlessspaghettisauce2cups(8oz.)fat-freeshreddedmozzarellacheese¼cupshreddedreduced-fatParmesancheese2tsp.driedoregano

1tsp.driedmincedonion¼tsp.garlicpowder1lb.unslicedloafItalianbread,cutintocubes1.Combinespaghettisauce,

cheeses,oregano,onion,andgarlicpowderinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow3hours,oruntilcheeseismeltedandsauceishot.3.Servewithbreadcubesfordunking.

——PERSERVING——•150calories(25caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(1gsaturated,0gtrans)•5mgcholesterol•310mgsodium


TipfromTester:IhadsomeleftoversaucethatIservedasatoppingforsteamedcauliflower.

Myfamilylovedit!

SalsaWilmaJ.Haberkamp

Fairbank,IA

Makes6-7pints,or48ormore4-Tbsp.-sizeservingsPrep.Time:45-50minutesCookingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:6-or7-qt.

13tomatoes,peeledandseeded1tsp.salt4tsp.whitevinegar26½-oz.canstomatopaste⅔cupLouisianaPureHotSauce1largeyellowonion,chopped1largeredonion,chopped1greenbellpepper,seededandchopped1redbellpepper,seededand

chopped1yellowbellpepper,seededandchopped1,or2,hotpeppers,seeded3bananapeppers,seededandchopped1.Combineallingredientsinlargebowlandmixwell.Ladleinto6-qt.,orlarger,slowcooker.2.Cookonhigh1hour,andthenreducetolowfor2hours.3.Pourintosterilizedjarsandfollowdirectionsfromyourcannerforsealing

andpreserving.



TipfromTester:WhenIservedthesalsa,Istirredinsomefreshchoppedcilantrotoaddtaste

andlivelygreencolor.Iserveditasanappetizer,and8peoplealmostfinishedapintjar!

FruitSalsaJoyceShackelfordGreenBay,WI

Makes4cups,or16servingsPrep.Time:30-45minutesCookingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:2-or3-qt.

11-oz.canmandarinoranges8½-oz.canunsweetenedslicedpeaches,undrained8-oz.canunsweetened

pineappletidbits,undrained1medium-sizedonion,choppedhalfamedium-sizedgreenbellpepper,choppedhalfamedium-sizedredbell

pepper,choppedhalfamedium-sizedyellowbellpepper,chopped3garliccloves,minced

3Tbsp.cornstarch4tsp.vinegar

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours,stirringoccasionally.3.Servewithbakedtortillachips.

——PERSERVING——•35calories(0caloriesfromfat)•0totalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•0mgcholesterol•5mgsodium•8gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,6gsugar)•0gprotein•10%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•0%DVcalcium•2%DViron

PeachChutneyJanMast

Lancaster,PA


229-oz.cans(about6cups)peachesinsugar-freesyrup,diced1cupraisins

1smallonion,chopped1garlicclove,minced1Tbsp.groundmustardseeds1tsp.driedredchilies,chopped2oz.crystallizedginger,chopped1tsp.salt¾cupvinegar½cupbrownsugar

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.3.Removelid.Stirchutney.Cookonhigh,uncovered,anadditional1-2hours.


Tip:Thisisagreataccompanimenttocurriedchickenorlamb.

TexasDipDonnaLantgenRapidCity,SD

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:1½-qt.

1cuponions,chopped4-oz.candicedgreenchilies16-oz.canRoteltomatoes,diced,or2cupsfreshtomatoes,diced1½cups

cubedVelveetaLightcheese1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow6hours.


Tip:Servewithlowfattortillachips,orcut-upfreshvegetables.

ItalianoSpreadNanciKeatley

Salem,OR


28-oz.pkgs.fat-freecreamcheese,softened½cupreduced-fatpreparedpesto3mediumfreshtomatoes,chopped½cupfreshbasil,chopped

1cupreducedfatmozzarellacheese,shredded½cupreducedfatParmesancheese,shredded1.Spreadcreamcheeseonbottomofslowcooker.

2.Spreadpestoovercreamcheese.3.Addlayerofchoppedtomatoesovercreamcheeseandpesto.4.Sprinklewithchoppedbasil.5.Sprinklecheesesontopofbasil.6.Cookonlow2-3hours,oruntilcheeseismelted.7.SpreadonbakedcrackersorthinslicesofItalianbread.


SlimDunkVeraSmuckerGoshen,IN

Makes3cups,or12servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:1½-qt.

2cupsfat-freesourcream¼cupfat-freeMiracleWhipsaladdressing10-oz.pkg.frozenchopped

spinach,thawedandsqueezeddry1.8-oz.envelopedryleeksoupmix¼cupredbellpepper,minced

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Mixwell.2.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.3.Servewithfat-freebakedtortillachips.

——PERSERVING——•70calories(10caloriesfromfat)•1totalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•5mgcholesterol•310mgsodium•11gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,4gsugar)•3gprotein•25%DVvitaminA•10%DVvitaminC•10%DVcalcium•4%DViron

CheesySpinachandBaconDipAmyBauer

NewUlm,MN

Makes3½cups,or20servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:1hourIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

10-oz.pkg.frozenchoppedspinach,thawedandsqueezeddry1lb.VelveetaLight,oryourchoiceofsoftlow-fatcheese,cutinto½"cubes3-oz.pkg.fat-freecreamcheese,softened14½-oz.canRoteldicedtomatoesandgreenchilies,undrained4slicesturkeybacon,cookedcrispcrudites

1.Combineallingredientsexceptbaconandcruditesinslowcooker.2.Cover.Heatonlow1hour,oruntilcheeseshavemeltedandDipisheated

through.Stiroccasionallyifyou’rearoundtodoso.3.Justbeforeserving,stirincrumbledbacon.4.Servewarmwithcrudites.



Variation:Thisisalsotastywithhalfa10-oz.packageoffrozenchoppedspinach,thawed

andsqueezeddry.

Prepareanappetizerinanotherlittleslowcookerandkeepyourguestsbusywithdippingintoitwhileyoufinishthefinalprepofthemainmeal.

CreamyArtichokeDipJessicaStonerWestLiberty,OH

Makes7-8cups,or28-32servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutes

CookingTime:1hourIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

214-oz.canswater-packedartichokehearts,coarselychopped(drainonecan;stirjuicefromothercanintoDip)2cups(8oz.)shredded,low-fatpart-skimmozzarellacheese8-oz.pkg.fat-freecreamcheese,softened1cupgratedreduced-fatParmesancheese½cupshreddedlow-fatSwisscheese½cupfat-freemayonnaise

2Tbsp.lemonjuice2Tbsp.fat-freeplainyogurt1Tbsp.seasonedsalt1Tbsp.choppedseededjalapeñopepper1tsp.garlicpowderDippers:bakedtortillachips

1.Inslowcooker,combineartichokehearts,cheeses,mayonnaise,lemonjuice,yogurt,salt,jalapeñopepper,andgarlicpowder.

2.Cover.Cookonlow1hour,oruntilcheesesaremeltedandDipisheatedthrough.

3.Servewithbakedtortillachips.


Variation:Add210-oz.pkgs.frozenchoppedspinach,thawedandsqueezeddry,toStep

1.StevenLantz

Denver,CO


BroccoliCheeseDipCarlaKoslowsky

Hillsboro,KS

Makes6cups,orabout232-oz.servingsPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-or4-qt.

1cupchoppedcelery½cupchoppedonions10-oz.pkg.frozenchoppedbroccoli,cooked1cupcookedrice10¾-oz.canfat-free,sodium-freecreamofmushroomsoup16-oz.jarfat-free

cheesespread1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Heatonlow2hours.3.Servewithsnackbreadsorcrackers.


Tips:1.Ifyou’reanonion-lover,youmaywanttoincreasethechoppedonionsto¾

cup.2.Ifyoupreferyourvegetablessoftratherthancrunchy,youmaywantto

cooktheonionsandcelerybeforeaddingthemtothecooker.

HotArtichokeDipMaryE.WheatleyMashpee,MA

Makes7-8cups,or282-oz.servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:1-4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-qt.

214¾-oz.jarsmarinatedartichokehearts,drained1½cupsfat-freemayonnaise

1½cupsfat-freesourcream1cupwaterchestnuts,chopped¼cupgratedParmesancheese¼cupfinelychoppedscallions1.Cutartichokeheartsintosmallpieces.Add

mayonnaise,sourcream,waterchestnuts,cheese,andscallions.Pourintoslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh1-2hoursoronlow3-4hours.3.ServewithcrackersorcrustyFrenchbread.


Tomato-ZucchiniRatatouilleBarbYoderAngola,IN

Makesabout3½cups,or13servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:7-8hoursIdealslowcookersize:4-qt.

1½cupschoppedonion6-oz.cantomatopaste1Tbsp.oliveoil2mincedclovesgarlic(1tsp.)1½tsp.crusheddriedbasil½tsp.driedthyme15-oz.canchoppedlow-sodiumtomatoes,withjuicedrainedbutreserved1

largezucchini,halvedlengthwiseandslicedthinsaltandpeppertotaste,optional

26slicesFrenchbread,orbaguette1.Mixallingredientsinslowcooker,exceptbread.2.Cover.Cookonlow7-8hours.3.Ifmixtureisstifferthanyouwish,stirinsomereservedtomatojuice.4.ServehotorcoldontopofFrenchbreadorbaguetteslices.


•230calories(20caloriesfromfat)•2.5gtotalfat(0.5gsaturated,0gtrans)•0mgcholesterol•570mgsodium•44gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,5gsugar)•9gprotein•10%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•6%DVcalcium•20%DViron

MexicanDipMarlaFolkertsHolland,OH

Makes15servingsPrep.Time:15-20minutesIdealslow-cookersize:3-qt.

1lb.low-fatgroundbeef,orturkey8-oz.pkg.no-fatMexicancheese,grated16-oz.jarmild,thickandchunkypicantesalsa,orthickandchunkysalsa16-oz.canvegetarianrefriedbeans1.Brownmeatinnonstickskillet.Donotdrain.2.Addremainingingredientstomeatinskillet.Stiruntilmixedandhot.3.Keepwarminslowcooker.Servewithlowfattortillachips.



TurkeyMeatballsinCranberryBarbecueSauceMaryAnnBowman

EastEarl,PA

Makes12servingsPrep.Time:30-45minutesCookingTime:3½hoursIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

16-oz.canjelliedcranberrysauce½cupbarbecuesauce1eggwhite1lb.95%fat-freegroundturkey1greenonionwithtop,sliced2tsp.grated

orangepeel1tsp.reduced-sodiumsoysauce¼tsp.blackpepper⅛tsp.groundredpepper,optional

1.Combinecranberrysauceandbarbecuesauceinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh20-30minutesuntilcranberrysauceismeltedand

mixtureishot,stirringevery10minutes.3.Meanwhile,placeeggwhiteinmediumbowlandbeatlightly.Add

remainderofingredients,mixingwellwithhandsuntilwellblended.Shapeinto24balls.

4.Spraylargenonstickskilletwithnonstickcookingspray.Addmeatballstoskilletandcookovermediumheat8-10minutes,oruntilmeatballsarenolongerpinkincenter,carefullyturningtobrownevenly.

5.Addtoheatedsauceinslowcooker.Stirgentlytocoatevenlywithsauce.6.Reduceheattolow.Cover.Cook3hours.7.Whenreadytoserve,transfermeatballstoservingplate.Garnishifdesired.

Servewithdecorativepicks.



Aslowcookerisgreatfortakingfoodtoapotlucksupper,evenifyoudidn’tprepareitinthecooker.

IrmaH.Schoen,Windsor,CT

HotHamburgerDipKristiSee

Weskan,KS

Makes12servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingtime:2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:4-or5-qt.

½lb.leangroundbeef2smallonions,chopped½lb.VelveetaLightcheese,cubed10-oz.cangreenchiliesandtomatoes2tsp.

Worcestershiresauce½tsp.chilipowder1tsp.garlicpowder½tsp.blackpepper

10¾-oz.canlow-sodiumtomatosoup10¾-oz.can98%fat-freemushroomsoup1.Brownbeefandonionsinnonstickskillet.Placeinslowcooker.Drainoffdrippings.2.Addremainingingredientstocookerandstirwell.3.Cover.Cookonlowuntilcheeseismelted,about2hours.


MexicanCheesecakeJanieSteeleMoore,OK

Makes20servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:2-qt.

38-oz.pkgs.fat-freecreamcheese,softened½cupEggBeaters2tsp.low-sodiumchickenbouillon½cuphotwater4-oz.cangreenchilies,chopped½-1½tsp.chilipowder,dependinguponhow

muchheatyouenjoy½tsp.,orless,hotsauce,optional1cupcookedskinlesschickenbreast,chopped1.Combineallingredientsin

slowcookeruntilsmooth.2.Cookonhigh1hour.3.Turntolowtokeepwarmwhileserving.4.Servewithbakedtortillachipsorcrackers,orcrudités.


ChickenCheeseDipSheridySteeleArdmore,OK

Makes10servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:1-2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:1-or1½qt.

½lb.Velveetacheese12-oz.cantomatoeswithchilies1cupcookedskinlesschickenbreast,diced

andshredded½cupbellpeppers,chopped

1.Cubecheese.2.Combinecheese,tomatoes,chicken,andpeppersinslowcooker.3.Cookonlow1-2hours.4.Servewithbakedchips.



Tips:1.Toaddcolor,useamixtureofchoppedred,yellow,andgreenbellpeppers.2.Forathickerdip,draintomatoeswithchiliesbeforemixingthemin.

BuffaloChickenDipGailSkiff

CliftonPark,NY

Makes3-4cups,12-16servingsPrep.Time:30-40minutesCookingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:2-to3-qt.

8-oz.pkg.fat-freecreamcheese,softened½cupfat-freebleucheesedressing½cupbleucheesecrumbles

½cupbuffalowingsauce(IuseAnchorBarBuffaloWingSauce)1lb.bonelessskinlesschickenbreasts,cookedandshreddedcelerysticksand/oryourfavoritebakedchips1.Mixcreamcheese,dressing,bluecheesecrumbles,andsauceinslowcooker.2.Stirinchicken.3.Cover.Heatonlow1hour,oruntilcheesesmeltandDipisheatedthrough.

Stirseveraltimesduringthehourifyou’rehomeandabletodoso.4.Servewarmwithcelerysticksand/oryourfavoritebakedchips.



TangyCocktailFranksLindaSluiterSchererville,IN

Makes12servingsPrep.Time5minutesCookingTime:1-2hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3-qt.

14-oz.jarcurrantjelly¼cuppreparedmustard3Tbsp.drysherry¼tsp.groundallspice30-oz.canunsweetenedpineapplechunks6-oz.pkg.low-sodiumcocktail

franks1.Meltjellyinslowcookerturnedonhigh.Stirinseasoningsuntilblended.2.Drainpineapplechunksandanyliquidincocktailfrankspackage.Discard

juice.Gentlystirpineappleandfranksintoslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow1-2hours.

——PERSERVING——•160calories(40caloriesfromfat)•4gtotalfat(2gsaturated,0gtrans)•10mgcholesterol•170mgsodium•28gtotalcarbohydrate(0.5gfiber,25gsugar)•2gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•0%DVvitaminC


HotCrabDipKarenWaggoner

Joplin,MO

Makes5cupsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:3-4hoursIdealslow-cookersize:2-qt.

⅓cupsalsa½cupfat-freemilk28-oz.pkgs.imitationcrabmeat,flakedfinely¾cupgreenonions,thinly

sliced4-oz.canchoppedgreenchilies38-oz.pkgs.fat-freecreamcheese,cubed10ozs.stonewheatcrackers

1.Sprayslowcookerwithfat-freecookingspray.2.Mixsalsaandmilkincooker.3.Stirinallremainingingredientsexceptcrackers.4.Cover.Cookonlow3-4hours.5.Stirapproximatelyeveryhalfhour.6.Servewithcrackersorrawvegetables.


•15%DViron

SeafoodDipJoanRosenbergerStephensCity,VA

Makes24servingsof2Tbsp.eachPrep.Time:5-10minutesCookingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-qt.

10-oz.pkg.fat-freecreamcheese8-oz.pkg.imitationcrabstrands2Tbsp.onion,finelychopped

4-5dropshotsauce¼cupwalnuts,finelychopped1tsp.paprika

1.Blendallingredientsexceptnutsandpaprikauntilwellmixed.2.Spreadinslowcooker.Sprinklewithnutsandpaprika.3.Cookonlow3hours.


Tip:Servewithcrackers.

CheesyNewOrleansShrimpDipKellyAmosPittsboro,NC

Makes3-4cupsdipor24servingsPrep.Time:20-30minutesCookingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:2-qt.

1sliceleanturkeybacon3medium-sizedonions,chopped1garlicclove,minced4jumboshrimp,peeledanddeveined1medium-sizedtomato,peeledand

chopped3cupslow-fatMontereyJackcheese,shredded4dropsTabascosauce

⅛tsp.cayennepepperdashofblackpepper

1.Cookbaconuntilcrisp.Drainonpapertowel.Cutfine.2.Sautéonionandgarlicinbacondrippings.Drainonpapertowel.3.Coarselychopshrimp.4.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.5.Cover.Cookonlow1hour,oruntilcheeseismelted.Thinwithmilkiftoo

thick.6.Servewithchips.


SpicedPearButterBettyMoore

Plano,Il

Makes2pintsPrep.Time:25-30minutesCookingTime:1hourCoolingTime:13hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

10large,well-ripenedpears(4lbs.)2Tbsp.frozenorangejuiceconcentrate2cupssugar

1tsp.groundcinnamon1tsp.groundcloves½tsp.groundallspice

1.Peelandquarterpears.Placeinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow12hours.Drainthoroughlyandthendiscardliquid.3.Mashorpuréepears.Addremainingingredients.Mixwellandreturnto

slowcooker.4.Cover.Cookonhigh1hour.5.Placeinhotsterilejarsandprocessaccordingtocannermanufacturer’s

instructions.


Tip:Ifthebutteristoosoupyaftercookingonlow12hours,youmaywanttocook

ituncoveredduringStep4inordertocreateastifferconsistency.

SaucyPearButterDorothyMillerGulfport,MI

Makes6pintsPrep.Time:5minutesCookingTime:10-12hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-qt.

8cupspearsauce3cupsbrownsugar1Tbsp.lemonjuice1Tbsp.cinnamon



Tip:

Tomakepearsauce,peel,core,andslice12large,well-ripenedpears.Placeinslowcookerwith¾cupwater.Coverandcookonlow8-10hours,oruntilverysoft.Stirtoblend.

ChunkySweetSpicedAppleButterJenniferFreed

Harrisonburg,VA

Makes4cups,or641Tbsp.servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:8hoursIdealslow-cookersize:2-or3-qt.

4cups(about1¼lbs.)peeled,choppedGrannySmithapples¾cuppackeddarkbrownsugar

2Tbsp.balsamicvinegar¼stick(2Tbsp.)butter,divided1Tbsp.groundcinnamon½tsp.salt¼tsp.groundcloves1½tsp.vanilla

1.Combineapples,sugar,vinegar,1Tbsp.butter,cinnamon,salt,andclovesinslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonlow8hours.3.Stirinremaining1Tbsp.butterandvanilla.4.Coolcompletelybeforeserving,storing,orgivingaway.



AppleButter–forYourToastAlixNancyBotsford

Seminole,OK

Makes8pintsPrep.Time:30-45minutesCookingTime:4-5hoursIdealslow-cookersize:5-or6-qt.

108-oz.can(#8size)unsweetenedapplesauce2cupscider1Tbsp.groundcinnamon1tsp.groundginger½tsp.groundcloves,or1tsp.groundnutmeg,optional

1.Combineapplesauceandciderinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh3-4hours.3.Addspices.4.Cover.Cook1hourmore.5.Sterilizecup-orpint-sizejars.Heatlids.6.Filljarswithapplebutter.Cleanrimswithdamppapertowel.Putonlids.7.Placeincannerandcookaccordingtomanufacturer’sinstructions.



Notes:1.Thisisbetterthananyairfreshener.WhenanyonecomeshomeIreceivea

hugandthenaquestion:“Where’sthetoast?”2.Italsotasteswonderfulonplainyogurt!

Beverages

HotMulledCiderBettyK.DrescherQuakertown,PA


1tsp.wholecloves¼cupbrownsugar2qts.cider13"-longcinnamonstick1orange,sliced

1.Tieclovesincheeseclothorputinteastrainer.2.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow3-6hours.


HotAppleCinnamonDrinkMarlaFolkertsHolland,OH


1galloncider

2litersdietgingerale

4ozs.hardcandies—yourchoiceofflavorscinnamonsticks,optional

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Simmeronlow3-5hours.



ChristmasWassailLindaSluiterSchererville,IN


1qt.applecider½cuporange,orpineapple,juice2cupswater

3orangepekoeteabags

¼cupbrownsugar¼tsp.groundcinnamon¼tsp.groundclovesoranges

1.Combineallingredientsexceptorangesinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh1-2hours.3.Sliceorangestofloatontop.Serveinmugs.


Note:Yourkitchenwillsmellgreat!

PeachySpicedCiderJoyceShackelford

GreenBay,WI

Makes8smallservingsPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:4-6hoursIdealslow-cookersize:2-qt.

45½-oz.canspeachnectar

2cupsunsweetenedapplejuice

½tsp.groundginger¼tsp.groundcinnamon¼tsp.groundnutmeg4freshorangeslices,cut¼”thickandthenhalved1.Combinepeachnectar,

applejuice,ginger,cinnamon,andnutmeginslowcooker.2.Topwithorangeslices.3.Cover.Cookonlow4-6hours.4.Removeorangeslicesandstirbeforeserving.


Cran-AppleJuiceAnitaTroyerFairview,MI

Makes9servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:1-1½hoursIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

6cupsCran-Applejuice

3cupswater

3Tbsp.sugar3Tbsp.redhots9wholecloves

9tendrilsmace

¾tsp.nutmeg

1.Mixallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Heatonmedium1-1½hours.3.Beforeserving,removeclovesandmace.


AutumnTea

SheliaHeilLancaster,PA


5individualteabags5cupsboilingwater5cupsunsweetenedapplejuice

2cupslow-sugarcranberryjuice

⅓cuplemonjuice⅓cupsugar½tsp.pumpkinpiespice

1.Placeteabagsinslowcooker.Pourinboilingwater.Coverandsteepfor10minutes.

2.Removeanddiscardteabags.3.Addjuices,sugar,andpumpkinpiespice.4.Stiruntilsugarisdissolved.5.Heatinslowcooker2-3hoursonhighorlow,oruntilflavorshaveblended

andteaisheatedthrough.Servewarm.


CranberryPunchBettyB.Dennison

GroveCity,PA


8wholecardamompods2stickscinnamon12wholecloves

4cupsdryredwine

26-oz.cansfrozencranberryconcentrate2⅔cupswater½cuphoney,ortotaste1orangeslicedinto8thincrescents1.Makeaspice

packetoftheseitems:Pinchopencardamompodstoreleaseseeds.Placeseedsonapieceofcheeseclothorpapercoffeefilter.Addcinnamonsticksandcloves.Tiewithastringtomakeabag.2.Pourwine,cranberryconcentrate,water,andhoneyintoslowcooker.Heat

onlow.3.Submergespicepacketinliquid.Heatbutdonotboil.4.Letpunchsteeponlowforupto4hours.5.Toserve,removeanddiscardspicebag.Dividepunchamongcups.Floatan

orangesliceineachcup.Servewarm.



PomegranatePunchLindseySpencer

Marrow,OH


3cupspomegranatejuice

1½cupsreduced-sugarcranberryjuicecocktail½cuporangejuice3"-longcinnamonstick1tsp.gratedginger

1.Putallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonlow1-2hours,oruntilheatedthrough.3.Servehotorchilled,dependingonthetimeofyear.


SpicedApricotCiderJoyceShackelfordGreenBay,WI

MaryLongeneckerBethel,PA


212-oz.cansapricotnectar

2cupswater

¼cuplemonjuice¼cupsugar

2wholecloves

23"-longcinnamonsticks

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours.3.Removeclovesandcinnamonsticksbeforeserving.



OrangeGingerTeaJeanneHeyerly

Chenoa,IL


2qts.water31"-squaresfreshgingerroot,sliced3Tbsp.brownsugar,orhoney1orange,

sliced

1.Placewaterandgingerrootinslowcooker.2.Cover.Cookonhigh2hours;thenonlow2-4hours.3.Addsugarorhoneyandslicedorange1hourbeforeserving.



Note:Thisteamakescold-sufferersfeelbetter!

GreenGrapeGingerTeaEvelynPageGillette,WY

Makes8cupsPrep.Time:5-15minutesCookingTime:2hoursIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

4cupsboilingwater15singlegreenteabags

4cupswhitegrapejuice

1Tbsp.honey1Tbsp.mincedfreshgingerroot1.Placeboilingwaterandteabagsinslow

cooker.Coverandletstand10minutes.Discardteabags.2.Stirinjuice,honey,andgingerroot.3.Cover.Cookonlow2hours,oruntilheatedthrough.4.Strainifyouwishbeforepouringintoindividualcups.



Slow-CookerChaiKathyHertzlerLancaster,PA


16regularblackteabags1gallonwater8openedcardamompods

9wholecloves

3Tbsp.gingerroot,freshlygrated,orchoppedfine

3cinnamonsticks

8-oz.canfat-freesweetenedcondensedmilk12-oz.canfat-freeevaporatedmilk1.Pouronegallonwaterintoslowcooker.Turncookertohighandbringwatertoaboil.2.Tieteabagstringstogether.Removepapertags.Placeinslowcooker,

submerginginboilingwater.3.Placecardamomseedsandpods,cloves,andgingerinateaball.

4.Placeteaballandcinnamonsticksinboilingwaterinslowcooker.Reduceheattowarmandsteep,alongwithteabags,for10minutes.

5.After10minutes,removeteabags.Allowspicestoremainincooker.Increaseheattomedium.

6.Addcondensedmilkandevaporatedmilk.Bringmixturetoaboil.7.Immediatelyturnbacktowarm.Removespices30minuteslater.8.Serveteafromslowcooker,butdonotallowittoboil.


Note:Welovethisafterleaf-rakingorforafallparty,especiallywhenweserveit

withmuffinsandfruit.

VanillaSteamerAnitaTroyerFairview,MI


8cupsfat-freemilk

⅛tsp.cinnamon,or23”-longcinnamonsticks2Tbsp.Splenda2Tbsp.vanillapinchofsaltpinchofnutmeg1Tbsp.perservingfat-freewhippedtopping,optionalsprinklingofgroundcinnamon,optional

1.Putallingredientsexceptwhippedtoppingandsprinklingofgroundcinnamoninslowcooker.

2.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours,takingcaretomakesureitdoesn’tboil.3.Garnishindividualservingswithwhippedtoppingandasprinklingof

cinnamonifyouwish.


Tip:IusuallymakealargerrecipethanIwillneed,andthenrefrigeratethe

leftovers.Welikeiteitherreheated,orascreamerinourcoffee.Thisdrinkisverysoothingandhelpseveryonerelax!

AlmondTeaFrancesSchragNewton,KS

Makes10-11servingsPrep.Time:10minutes

CookingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:4½-qt.

10cupsboilingwater

1Tbsp.instanttea⅔cuplemonjuice6Tbsp.sugar1tsp.vanilla1tsp.almondextract

1.Mixtogetherallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Turntohighandheatthoroughly(about1hour).Turntolowwhileserving.


SpicedCoffeeJoyceShackelfordGreenBay,WI



8cupsbrewedcoffee

⅓cupsugar¼cuplow-fatchocolatesyrup½tsp.aniseextract4cinnamonsticks,halved1½tsp.wholecloves

1.Combinecoffee,sugar,chocolatesyrup,andaniseextractinslowcooker.2.Placecinnamonsticksandclovesincheeseclothbag.Placeinslowcooker.3.Cover.Cookonlow2-3hours.4.Discardspicebag.5.Ladlecoffeeintomugs.Garnisheachwithhalfacinnamonstick.


VienneseCoffeeEvelynPageGillette,WY

Makes4servingsPrep.Time:15minutesCookingTime:3hours

Idealslowcookersize:1½-or2-qt.

3cupsstrongbrewedcoffee

3Tbsp.low-fatchocolatesyrup1tsp.sugar⅓cupfat-freehalf-and-half¼cupcrèmedecacao,orIrishcreamliqueurfat-

freewhippedtopping,thawed,optionalchocolatecurls,optional

1.Inaslowcooker,combinecoffee,chocolatesyrup,andsugar.2.Cover.Cookonlow2½hours.3.Stirinhalf-and-halfandcrèmedecacao.4.Cover.Cook30minutesmore,oruntilheatedthrough.5.Ladleintomugs.Garnishifyouwishwithwhippedtoppingandchocolate

curls.


BreadsandBreakfastDishes

OvernightAppleOatmealFrancesMusser

Newmanstown,PAJohnD.Allen

Rye,CO


2cupsskim,or2%,milk2Tbsp.honey,or¼cupbrownsugar¾Tbsp.butter¼tsp.salt½tsp.groundcinnamon

1cupdryrolledoats

1cupapples,chopped

½cupraisins,optional¼cupwalnuts,chopped½cupfat-freehalf-and-half1.Sprayinsideofslowcookerwithnonfatcooking

spray.2.Combineallingredientsexcepthalf-and-halfincooker.3.Coverandcookonlowovernight,ideally6-8hours.Theoatmealisreadyto

eatinthemorning.4.Stirinhalf-and-halfjustbeforeserving.


Almond-DateOatmealDarlaSathreBaxter,MN


2cupsdryrolledoats

½cupdryGrape-Nutscereal½cupalmonds,slivered¼cupdates,chopped

4cupswater

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.2.Cookonlow4-6hours.3.Servewithfat-freemilk.


OatmealMorningBarbaraForresterLandisLititz,PA


CookingTime:2½-6hoursIdealslowcookersize:3-qt.

1cupuncookedrolledoats

1cupdriedcranberries

2½Tbsp.brokenwalnuts½tsp.salt1Tbsp.cinnamon4cupsliquid—fat-freemilk,water,orcombinationofthetwo1.Combineall

dryingredientsinslowcooker.Stirwell.2.Pourinliquidingredient(s).Mixtogetherwell.3.Cover.Cookonhigh2½hours,oronlow5-6hours.


Variation:Ifyouwish,substitutefreshordriedblueberries,orraisins,forthedried

cranberries.

Eggs’n’SpinachShirleyUnternahrer

Wayland,IA

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:20minutesCookingTime:1½-8hoursIdealslowcookersize:6-qt.

½lb.turkeysausage1½10-oz.pkgs.frozenchoppedspinach,thawedandsqueezeddry⅓cup,

plus2Tbsp.,fat-freegratedParmesancheese,divided

2cupsEggBeaters

⅛tsp.blackpepper,groundorcracked1.Sautéturkeysausageinnonstickskilletuntilbrowned.2.Coatinteriorofslowcookerwithcookingspray.Drainsausageandplacein

slowcooker.3.Stirspinachintoslowcooker.4.Stirin⅓cuplow-fatParmesancheese.5.SpoonEggBeatersovermixtureinslowcooker.Donotstir.6.Cover.Cookonhigh1½hours,oronlowupto8hours(youcanturniton

rightbeforeyougotobed).7.Sprinklewithpepperand2Tbsp.Parmesancheesebeforeserving.


BreakfastBakeAudreyL.KneerWilliamsfield,IL


3cupsEggBeaters

1½cupsfat-freecheese,shredded1cupcookedlow-fatham,diced

1cupfat-freemilk

1tsp.salt½tsp.pepper

1.Sprayslowcookerwithnonstickspray.2.PourEggBeatersintoslowcooker.3.Inabowlmixtogethercheese,ham,milk,salt,andpepper.4.PourintoEggBeaters.Stirgently.5.Coverandcookonlow3to4hours.


BreakfastAppleCobblerVirginiaGraybill

Hershey,PA


8medium-sizedtartapples

½cupsugar2Tbsp.freshlemonjuice1-2tsp.gratedlemonrinddashofground

cinnamonhalfastick(¼cup)butter,melted1½cupsnaturalfat-freecerealmixedwith

fruitandnuts1.Sprayinteriorofcookerlightlywithnonfatcookingspray.2.Core,peel,andsliceapplesintoslowcooker.3.Addsugar,lemonjuice,rind,andcinnamon.4.Mixcerealandmeltedbuttertogether.5.Addtoingredientsinslowcooker.Mixthoroughly.6.Cover.Cookonlow6hours,oronhigh2-3hours.


Tips:Youcanservethiswithfat-freemilkforbreakfast.Ifdietspermit,youcanalso

serveitasadessertwithfat-freefrozenyogurtinstead.

Slowcookerscomeinavarietyofsizes,from2-to8-quarts.Thebestsizeforafamilyoffourorfiveisa5-6quart-size.

DorothyM.VanDeest,Memphis,TN

BreakfastFruitCompoteBettyK.DrescherQuakertown,PA


12-oz.pkg.driedapricots12-oz.pkg.pitteddriedplums11-oz.canmandarinorangesinlightsyrup,undrained29-oz.canslicedpeachesinlightsyrup,undrained¼cupwhiteraisins

10maraschinocherries

1.Combineallingredientsinslowcooker.Mixwell.2.Cover.Cookonlow6-7hours,oronhigh2-3hours.



Tip:Ifthefruitseemstobedryingoutasitcooks,youmaywanttoaddupto1cup

water.

Blueberry-AppleWaffleToppingWillardE.Roth

Elkhart,IN

Makes10-12servingsPrep.Time:10minutesCookingTime:3hoursIdealslow-cookersize:3½-or4-qt.

1qt.naturalapplesauce,unsweetened2GrannySmithapples,unpeeled,cored,andsliced1pt.fresh,orfrozen,blueberries½Tbsp.groundcinnamon

½cuppuremaplesyrup1tsp.almondflavoring½cupwalnuts,chopped

1.Stirtogetherapplesauce,apples,andblueberriesinslowcookersprayedwithnonfatcookingspray.

2.Addcinnamonandmaplesyrup.3.Cover.Cookonlow3hours.4.Addalmondflavoringandwalnutsjustbeforeserving.


•3.5gtotalfat(0gsaturated,0gtrans)•0mgcholesterol•0mgsodium•25gtotalcarbohydrate(3gfiber,20gsugar)•2gprotein•0%DVvitaminA•20%DVvitaminC•2%DVcalcium•4%DViron

Tip:Ifyourdietallows,thisisalsodeliciousservedovercakeorfat-freefrozen

yogurt.

BostonBrownBreadVirginiaGraybill

Hershey,PA

Makes1loafPrep.Time:15-20minutesCookingTime:4-5hoursCoolingTime:1hour

Idealslow-cookersize:tall4-or5-qt.

½cupflour½tsp.bakingpowder½tsp.bakingsoda½tsp.salt½cupyellowcornmeal½cupwholewheatflour¼cupwalnuts,chopped6Tbsp.unsulfuredmolasses1cuplow-fatbuttermilk,orsourmilk½cup

raisins

1.Siftflourwithbakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.2.Stirincornmealandwholewheatflour.3.Addremainingingredients.Beatwell.4.Pourbatterintogreasedandfloured2-lb.coffeecan.5.Pour2cupswaterintoslowcooker.Setcaninsidecookerontopofmetal

rackorseveralrubberjarrings.6.Placealuminumfoilovertopofcan,foldingitdownaroundedgeofcan.

Covercooker.7.Cookonhigh4-5hours,untilaskewerinsertedincenterofbreadcomes

outclean.8.Removecanfromcooker.Layitonitssidetocool.Keepcancovered1hour

beforeunmolding.9.Sliceandserve.


ParmesanGarlicQuickBreadLeonaMillerMillersburg,OH

Makes8servingsPrep.Time:10-15minutesCookingTime:1hourIdealslow-cookersize:2-or3-qt.

1½cupsreduced-fatbuttermilkbakingmix

2eggwhites

½cupskimmilk1Tbsp.mincedonions1Tbsp.sugar1½tsp.garlicpowder¼cupreduced-fatParmesancheese1.Combinebakingmix,eggwhites,milk,

onions,sugar,andgarlicpowderinmixingbowl.2.Sprayslowcookerwithcookingspray.Spoondoughintocooker.3.SprinkledoughwithParmesancheese.4.Cookonhigh1hour.


Tip:

Thisbreadisgreatwithhotsoup,Italiandishes,orsalads.

CottageCheeseBreadLeonaMiller

Millersburg,OH


1cupfat-freecottagecheese4eggwhites

1cupsugar

¾cupfat-free,or2%,milk1tsp.vanilla2¾cupsreduced-fatbuttermilkbakingmix½cupraisins,ordried

cranberries½tsp.orangezest

1.Combineallingredientsinmixingbowl.2.Pourintogreasedslowcooker.3.Cookonhigh2hours.


WMakingCreamofMushroom/Celery

SoupfromScratchhenIfirstbeganmakingcookbooks,Iwasa

purist.Nocannedcream-of-xxxsoupsforme,whetherIwasworkingoncookbooksormakingdinner.I

resolutelyturnedanyreferencetocannedcreamedsoupsintoamulti-stepprocess,whichwasn’ttoobadifItooka

magazinealongtothestoveorthemicrowave.IwoulddoSteps1-4(on

nextpage);thenI’dwhipoutthemagazinewhileIstirred.Itmadethe

timefly.

ButwhenIbecameamom,Ibegantocompromiseonafewthings.ItwasalittlehardertoholdawigglychildthanitwastoreadamagazinewhileIstirredupacreamysoup.

ThenIheardfromotherpeoplewhowerejugglingthingsthatdidn’talwaysallowthemtostandandreadwhilestirring.SoIswitchedandbegantopermitcannedsoupsinrecipes.

Ifyouliketoknowexactlywhatyouareeating,andifyouhavethetime,Iapplaudyourmakingcreamsoupsandbasesfromscratch.Hereisarecipefordoingthisonthestove-toporinthemicrowave.

Ifyou’retighttime-wise,oraren’tsureyouwanttomaketheextraefforttocreateacreamysouporbase,you’llfindcannedcreamsoupsintheingredientlistsofmanyrecipesinthiscookbook.Becausemyfirstintentistomakesureyoucanmakeamealathomeandserveittoyourfriendsandfamily,nomatterhowfullorchaoticyourlifeis.

HomemadeCreamofMushroomSoup–onthestoveMakesabout1¼cups(10oz.)

3Tbsp.butter¼cupmushrooms,chopped1Tbsp.onion,chopped3Tbsp.flour1cupmilk(skim,1%,2%,orwhole)1.Inasmallsaucepan,meltbutter.

2.Sautémushroomsandonioninbutteruntiltender.Stirfrequently.3.Addflourandstiruntilsmooth.Cookoverlowheatforaminuteorsoto

cookofftherawflourtaste.4.Continuingoverlowheat,graduallyaddmilk,stirringthewholetime.5.Stirfrequentlytokeepsoupfromsticking.Whensoupbeginstobubble,stir

continuouslyuntilitthickenstoacreamyconsistency.

HomemadeCreamofMushroomSoup–inthe

microwaveMakesabout1¼cups(10oz.)3Tbsp.butter¼cupmushrooms,chopped1Tbsp.onion,chopped3Tbsp.flour1cupmilk(skim,1%,2%,orwhole)1.Ina1-or2-qt.microwave-safecontainer,

melt3Tbsp.butteronhighfor30seconds.2.Stirchoppedmushroomsandonionsintomeltedbutter.3.Microwaveonhighfor1minute,orjustenoughtomakethevegetables

tender.4.Stirinflouruntilwellblended.5.Microwaveonhighfor1minute,justenoughtoovercometherawflour

taste.6.Graduallystirinmilkuntilaswellblendedaspossible.7.MicrowaveonPower5for45seconds.8.Stiruntilwellblended.9.MicrowaveonPower5foranother45seconds.Themixtureshouldbe

startingtobubbleandthicken.10.Stiragainuntilwellblended.11.Ifthemixtureisn’tfullybubblingandthickened,microwaveonhighfor20

seconds.12.Stir.Ifthemixturestillisn’tfullybubblingandthickened,microwaveon

highfor20moreseconds.13.RepeatStep12ifneeded.

Note:Ifyourmicrowaveisfairlynewandpowerful,youwillprobablyhaveacreamy

soupbytheendofStep8or10below.Ifyou’reworkingwithanolder,lesspowerful,microwave,youwilllikelyneedtogothroughStep12,andmaybeStep13.

Tomakecreamofcelerysoup,substitute¼cupfinelychoppedceleryforthe¼cupchoppedmushrooms.

EquivalentMeasurementsdash=littlelessthan⅛tsp.

3teaspoons=1Tablespoon2Tablespoons=1oz.4Tablespoons=¼cup5Tablespoonsplus1tsp.=⅓cup8Tablespoons=½cup12Tablespoons=¾cup16Tablespoons=1cup1cup=8ozs.liquid2cups=1pint4cups=1quart4quarts=1gallon1stickbutter=¼lb.1stickbutter=½cup1stickbutter=8Tbsp.Beans,1lb.dried=2-2½cups(dependinguponthesizeofthebeans)

Bellpeppers,1large=1cupchoppedCheese,hard(forexample,cheddar,Swiss,MontereyJack,mozzarella),1lb.grated=4cupsCheese,cottage,1lb.=2cupsChocolatechips,6-oz.pkg.=1scantcupCrackers(butter,saltines,snack),20singlecrackers=1cupcrumbsHerbs,1Tbsp.fresh=1tsp.driedLemon,1medium-sized=2-3Tbsp.juiceLemon,1medium-sized=2-3tsp.gratedrindMustard,1Tbsp.prepared=1tsp.dryorgroundmustardOatmeal,

1lb.dry=about5cupsdryOnion,1medium-sized=½cup

chopped

PastaMacaronis,penne,andothersmallortubularshapes,1lb.dry=4

cupsuncookedNoodles,1lb.dry=6cupsuncookedSpaghetti,linguine,fettucine,1lb.dry=4cupsuncookedPotatoes,white,1lb.=3medium-sizedpotatoes=2cupsmashedPotatoes,sweet,1lb.=3medium-sizedpotatoes=2cupsmashedRice,1lb.dry=2cupsuncookedSugar,confectioners,1lb.=3½cupssiftedWhippingcream,1cupunwhipped=2cupswhippedWhippedtopping,8-oz.container=3cupsYeast,dry,1envelope(¼oz.)=1Tbsp.

SubstituteIngredientsforwhenyou’reinapinch

Foronecupbuttermilk—use1cupplainyogurt;orpour1⅓Tbsp.lemonjuiceorvinegarintoa1-cupmeasure.Fillthecupwithmilk.Stirandletstandfor5minutes.Stiragainbeforeusing.

For1oz.unsweetenedbakingchocolate—stirtogether3Tbsp.unsweetenedcocoapowderand1Tbsp.butter,softened.

For1Tbsp.cornstarch—use2Tbsp.all-purposeflour;or4tsp.minutetapioca.

For1garlicclove—use¼tsp.garlicsalt(reducesaltinrecipeby⅛tsp.);or⅛tsp.garlicpowder.

For1Tbsp.freshherbs—use1tsp.driedherbs.

For½lb.freshmushrooms—use16-oz.canmushrooms,drained.

For1Tbsp.preparedmustard—use1tsp.dryorgroundmustard.

For1medium-sizedfreshonion—use2Tbsp.minceddriedonion;or2tsp.onionsalt(reducesaltinrecipeby1tsp.);or1tsp.onionpowder.Note:Thesesubstitutionswillworkformeatballsandmeatloaf,butnotforsautéing.

For1cupsourmilk—use1cupplainyogurt;orpour1Tbsp.lemonjuiceorvinegarintoa1-cupmeasure.Fillwithmilk.Stirandthen

letstandfor5minutes.Stiragainbeforeusing.

For2Tbsp.tapioca—use3Tbsp.all-purposeflour.

For1cupcannedtomatoes—use1⅓cupsdicedfreshtomatoes,cookedgentlyfor10minutes.

For1Tbsp.tomatopaste—use1Tbsp.ketchup.

For1Tbsp.vinegar—use1Tbsp.lemonjuice.

For1cupheavycream—add⅓cupmeltedbutterto¾cupmilk.Note:Thiswillworkforbakingandcooking,butnotforwhipping.

For1cupwhippingcream—chillthoroughly⅔cupevaporatedmilk,plusthebowlandbeaters,thenwhip;oruse2cupsboughtwhippedtopping.

For½cupwine—pour2Tbsp.winevinegarintoa½-cupmeasure.Fillwithbroth(chicken,beef,orvegetable).Stirandthenletstandfor5minutes.Stiragainbeforeusing.

AssumptionsaboutIngredientsflour=unbleachedorwhite,andall-purposeoatmealoroats=dry,quickorrolled

(old-fashioned),unlessspecifiedpepper=black,finelygroundrice=regular,

long-grain(notminuteorinstantunlessspecified)salt=tablesalt

shortening=solid,notliquidsugar=granulatedsugar(not

brownandnotconfectioners)

1

2

3

ThreeHintsIfyou'dliketocookmoreathome–withoutbeinginafrenzy–go

offbyyourselfwithyourcookbooksomeeveningandmakeaweekof

menus.Thenmakeagrocerylistfromthat.Shopfromyourgrocerylist.

Thawfrozenfoodinabowlinthefridge(notonthecounter-top).Ifyouforgettostickthefoodinthefridge,putitinamicrowave-safe

bowlanddefrostitinthemicrowavejustbeforeyou'rereadytouseit.

Letroastedmeat,aswellaspastadisheswithcheese,restfor10-20minutesbeforeslicingordishing.Thatwillallowthejuicesto

redistributethemselvesthroughoutthecookedfood.You'llhavejuiciermeat,andabetterpresentationofyourpastadish.

Index

4-BeanTurkeyChili,1796-CanSoup,17510-LayerSlow-CookerDish,6915-BeanSoup,175

A

AdirondackSoup,161AfricanBeefCurry,84All-DayRoast,60Almond-DateOatmeal,260AlmondTea,258Almonds

Almond-DateOatmeal,260CompanyCasserole,126Gone-All-DayDinner,74TunaNoodleCasserole,128WildRiceSoup,149

AnasaziBeans,105Ann’sBostonBakedBeans,113AppleBeanBake,112AppleButter–forYourToast,252AppleChickenStew,140AppleCranberryCompote,228AppleCrisp,237Apples

AfricanBeefCurry,84Ann’sBostonBakedBeans,113AppleBeanBake,112AppleChickenStew,140

AppleCranberryCompote,228AppleCrisp,237AutumnBrisket,58BakedAppleswithCranberries,228BakedAppleswithDates,227Blueberry-AppleWaffleTopping,262BreakfastAppleCobbler,261ChickenandApples,14ChickenCurry,29Chunk-StyleApplesauce,229ChunkySweetSpicedAppleButter,252CountryApples,229Cran-AppleChicken,14CurriedChicken,29FruitandVegetableCurry,122Ham-Yam-Apples,90HarvestPorkRoast,97HealthyHarvestApplesauce,229Low-FatAppleCake,237OvernightAppleOatmeal,259PotatoStuffedCabbage,211RibswithApplesandKraut,98Sausage-SweetPotatoBake,101SpicedApples,230SquashandApples,218SweetPotatoFruitCompote,213TurkeyThighs,AcornSquash,andApples,38WineTenderRoast,59

ApplesauceAppleButter–forYourToast,252Chunk-StyleApplesauce,229HealthyHarvestApplesauce,229“PulledPork”withApplesauce,98

ApricotMustardChicken,22ApricotNectar

SpicedApricotCider,256Apricots

FruitandVegetableCurry,122FruityVegetableBeefStew,75GoldenFruitCompote,231HotFruitCompote,231HotFruitSalad,231PorkandApricotswithMashedSweetPotatoes,96PorkLoinwithSpicedFruitSauce,95

Artichoke-TomatoChicken,14Artichokes

Artichoke-TomatoChicken,14CreamyArtichokeDip,246HotArtichokeDip,247

AutumnBrisket,58AutumnChickenandVeggies,25AutumnPorkChops,97AutumnTea,255AvocadoSauce,123Avocado

Tex-MexLuau,123AvocadoSauce,123

B

BakedAppleswithCranberries,228BakedAppleswithDates,227“Baked”Chicken,12BakedChickenBreasts,19BakedCorn,224BakedPotatoes,211BakedTomatoes,222Bamboo

Hot&SourSoup,157Bananas

HotFruitDessert,232Barbecue

BarbecuedPork,97

BarbecuedPorkChops,92BarbecuedPorkSteaks,92BarbecuedRibs&Sauce,98BBQVeggieJoes,116Low-FatSlow-CookerBarbecue,79PorkandBeefBarbecue,76TangyBarbecueSandwiches,76TurkeyBarbecue,37

BarbecuedChickenBreasts,12BarbecuedChickenSandwiches,36BarbecuedGreenBeans,112BarbecuedLimaBeans,106BarbecuedPork,97BarbecuedPorkChops,92BarbecuedPorkSteaks,92BarbecuedRibs&Sauce,98BarleyandChickenSoup,147BarleyCabbageSoup,169Barley-MushroomSoup,169Barley

BarleyandChickenSoup,147ChickenBarleyChili,195WhiteBeanandBarleySoup,201

Barley,PearlBarleyCabbageSoup,169Barley-MushroomSoup,169BeefBarleyLentilSoup,131BeefBarleyStew,72BeefRoastwithMushroomBarley,63“Mom’sFavorite”VegetableSoup,159VegetableBeefBarleySoup,130

BBQBalls,45BBQVeggieJoes,116BeanandHamSoup,198BeanSprouts

ChineseVegetables,206ChopsandChineseVegetables,92

PorkandVegetableSoup,152Beans,Anasazi

AnasaziBeans,105BeansandTomatoChili,184Beans,Baked

Ann’sBostonBakedBeans,113BeansandTomatoChili,184EasyBakedBeans,113FourZestyBeans,108FruityBakedBeanCasserole,113“Lean”CowboyBeans,111MixedSlow-CookerBeans,111Nan’sBarbecuedBeans,110SmokyMapleBakedBeans,110

Beans,Black4-BeanTurkeyChili,179BeansandTomatoChili,184Beef’n’BlackBeanSoup,186BlackBeanandButternutChickenChili,194BlackBeanandCornSoup,187BlackBeanChili,189CabbageBeanSoup,190Caribbean-StyleBlackBeanSoup,187ChickenandBeanTorta,31ChickenBarleyChili,195ChickenTortillaSoup,197CreoleBlackBeans,114FourZestyBeans,108MexicaliRoundSteak,68MexicanBlackBeanSoup,188SausageandBlackBeanStew,188Slow-CookerBlackBeanChili,188Slow-CookerEnchiladas,79SouthwestCornSoup,197SouthwesternChicken,13TacoChickenSoup,196TacoTwistSoup,191

TurkeyChiliwithBlackBeans,189VegetarianBakedBeans,108Wintertime-VegetablesChili,184

Beans,Black-EyedPeasBlack-EyedPeaChili,200Black-EyedPeas,200

Beans,ButterFive-BakedBeans,109FourZestyBeans,108Six-BeanBarbecuedBeans,109SweetandSourBeans,111

Beans,CannelliniChickenChiliwithPesto,196ItalianChickenStew,32TuscanBeefStew,64VegetarianChiliSoup,183WhiteBeanFennelSoup,202

Beans,Chili4-BeanTurkeyChili,1796-CanSoup,175HealthyChickenChili,195HotChili,180

Beans,GarbanzoBeansandTomatoChili,184Chili-ChiliBang-Bang,185Five-BakedBeans,109ManyVegetablesBeefSoup,131MediterraneanEggplant,214SouthwestCornSoup,197VegetarianChiliwithCorn,183

Beans,GreatNorthernAppleBeanBake,112BeefandBeans,68BratwurstStew,102FourZestyBeans,108From-ScratchBakedBeans,106GourmetWhiteChili,194

GreatNorthernBeanSoup,202HealthyBeanSoup,150NewEnglandBakedBeans,106Six-BeanBarbecuedBeans,109WhiteBeanandBarleySoup,201

Beans,GreenSeeGreenBeansBeans,Kidney4-BeanTurkeyChili,179BeansandTomatoChili,184BeefandBeans,68BeefandBeansoverRice,72Brown-SugarChili,177CabbageBeanSoup,190ChiliBake,178ChiliConCarneSupreme,176ChipotleChili,176ClassicBeefChili,177Five-BakedBeans,109FootballBeanServe,190FruityBakedBeanCasserole,113GardenChili,180GoulashwithVegetables,69GroundTurkeySoup,135HeartyVeggieChili,182ItalianChickenStew,32“Lean”CowboyBeans,111Many-BeansChili,178MexicanBeanSoup,191MexicanRiceandBeanSoup,186MexicoCasserole,178MinestroneSoup,190MixedSlow-CookerBeans,111NaturallyColorfulVegetableSoup,160NewOrleansRedBeans,107Norma’sVegetarianChili,182Oh!Good!Soup!,193PodyScoutBeans,110Six-BeanBarbecuedBeans,109

Slow-CookedChili,176Slow-CookerEnchiladas,79SmokyMapleBakedBeans,110SteakChili,175TacoBeanSoup,198TacoCornSoup,192Vegetable-StuffedPeppers,121VegetarianChiliwithCorn,183VegetarianChiliwithMushrooms,181WhiteBeanFennelSoup,202

Beans,LimaBarbecuedLimaBeans,106BrevardStew,72Brown-SugarBarbecuedLimaBeans,107ChickenandVegetableCasserole,27ChiliBake,178Five-BakedBeans,109FruityBakedBeanCasserole,113MixedSlow-CookerBeans,111PodyScoutBeans,110

Beans,MexicanMexicanRice&Beans,112

Beans,NavyNavyBeanandBaconChowder,199NavyBeanVegetableSoup,193NewEnglandBakedBeans,106No-MeatBakedBeans,108RedandGreenBeanSoup,150SalsaSoup,200Six-BeanBarbecuedBeans,109TurkeySausageStew,201

Beans,Pinto4-BeanTurkeyChili,179AppleBeanBake,112CassouletChowder,199FootballBeanServe,190Many-BeansChili,178

MexicaliRoundSteak,68MexicanBeanSoup,191MexicanPintoBeans,105NewMexicoPintoBeans,104PodyScoutBeans,110ScandinavianBeans,105Six-BeanBarbecuedBeans,109Slow-CookerEnchiladas,79VegetableChili,181VegetableSloppyJoes,121VegetarianChiliwithMushrooms,181

Beans,PorkandChiliBake,178Six-BeanBarbecuedBeans,109SweetandSourBeans,111

Beans,Ranch-StyleMany-BeansChili,178

Beans,RedRedBeansandRice,114

Beans,RefriedMexicanDip,247PrairieFireDip,241VegetableSloppyJoes,121

Beans,WhiteChickenChiliwithPesto,196Rice&BeanSoup,137SausageWhiteBeanSoup,170SouthwestChickenandWhiteBeanSoup,192VegetarianBakedBeans,108

Beans,WhiteKidneySeeBeans,CannelliniBeefandBeans,68BeefandBeansoverRice,72BeefandNoodleCasserole,85BeefandRiceCasserole,85BeefBarleyLentilSoup,131BeefBarleyStew,72Beef,Brisket

AutumnBrisket,58

SmokedBeefBrisket,58BeefBurgundy,61Beef,Chuck

BeefStew,71HeartyVegetableSoup,130TangyBarbecueSandwiches,76

Beef,CornedCornedBeef,62

Beef,DriedMexicanRiceandBeanSoup,186

Beef,FlankBestEverydayStew,73FruitedFlankSteak,52Slow-CookedSteakFajitas,78Three-PepperSteak,52

BeefGoulashVegetableSoup,133Beef,GroundSeealsoTurkey,Ground10-LayerSlow-CookerDish,69

AfricanBeefCurry,84BeefandNoodleCasserole,85BeefandRiceCasserole,85BeefBarleyLentilSoup,131BeefGoulashVegetableSoup,133Beef’n’BlackBeanSoup,186BeefSlow-CookerPizza,88Beef-VegetableCasserole,67Brown-SugarChili,177BurgerSoup,134CasseroleforSkinnies,67CheesyStuffedGreenPeppers,47ChiliBake,178ChiliConCarneSupreme,176ChinaDish,86ClassicBeefChili,177GermanDinner,76GoulashwithVegetables,69GroundBeefCasserole,70GroundBeef’n’Biscuits,84

GroundBeefStroganoff,86HamburgerCabbage,65Hamburger,Cabbage&PotatoDinner,67HamburgerCasserole,84HamburgerSoup,132HotHamburgerDip,248Low-CalMeatLoaf,82Low-FatSlow-CookerBarbecue,79Many-BeansChili,178ManyVegetablesBeefSoup,131Meatball-Potato-CarrotStew,132MeatballStewTopping,82MeatLoaf,80MeatLoafandMushrooms,81MeatLoafwithaMexicanTouch,81MexicanCornBread,83MexicanDip,247MexicoCasserole,178MinestroneSoup,190Nan’sBarbecuedBeans,110PorcupineMeatballs,82QuickLasagna,88SloppyBeefSandwiches,80Slow-CookedCabbageRolls,66Slow-CookedChili,176Slow-CookerEnchiladas,79SmokyMapleBakedBeans,110SnowmobileSoup,166SpaghettiSauce,87Stick-to-Your-RibsVeggieSoup,133StuffedCabbage,66StuffedPeppers,86SweetandSourMeatballs,83TacoBeanSoup,198TacoCornSoup,192TacoSoup,134TangyStuffedGreenPeppers,87

VegetableBeefSoupwithSalsa,134WildRiceCasserole,70

Beef’n’BlackBeanSoup,186BeefPitas,77Beef,Ribs

Chianti-BraisedShortRibs,53Beef,Roast

All-DayRoast,60BeefRoastwithMushroomBarley,63BeefSandwiches,77BeefStew,71CCRoast(Company’sComing),62DilledPotRoast,57FrenchDip,77ItalianPotRoast,57Low-FatSlow-CookerRoast,59MachacaBeef,54OldWorldSauerbraten,55PepsiPotRoast,56PlumRoast,56RootVegetablesandPotRoast,56Slow-CookedCoffeeBeefRoast,54SpicedPotRoast,58SpicyBeefRoast,55TangyBarbecueSandwiches,76WineTenderRoast,59

BeefRoastwithMushroomBarley,63Beef,Round

All-DayRoast,60BeefandBeansoverRice,72BeefBarleyStew,72BeefBurgundy,61BeefRoastwithMushroomBarley,63ChopsandChineseVegetables,92FrenchDip,77Gone-All-DayDinner,74HungarianGoulash,61

ItalianPotRoast,57MexicaliRoundSteak,68MixedVegetablesBeefSoup,129PlumRoast,56Slow-CookerFajitaStew,78Slow-CookerStroganoff,64SpicedPotRoast,58SpicyBeefRoast,55SteakChili,175SucculentSteak,60SwissSteakwithCarrotsandTomatoes,51SwissSteakwithOnion,Peppers,andTomatoes,52WineTenderRoast,59

Beef,RumpOldWorldSauerbraten,55

BeefSandwiches,77Beef,Sirloin

BeefBurgundy,61SirloinNo-BeanChili,130Slow-CookedCoffeeBeefRoast,54

BeefSlow-CookerPizza,88Beef,Steak

BeefandBeansoverRice,72BeefBarleyStew,72BeefBurgundy,61BestEverydayStew,73ChopsandChineseVegetables,92FruitedFlankSteak,52Gone-All-DayDinner,74HungarianGoulash,61MexicaliRoundSteak,68MixedVegetablesBeefSoup,129SirloinNo-BeanChili,130Slow-CookedSteakFajitas,78Slow-CookerFajitaStew,78Slow-CookerStroganoff,64SteakChili,175

SucculentSteak,60SwissSteakwithCarrotsandTomatoes,51SwissSteakwithOnion,Peppers,andTomatoes,52Three-PepperSteak,52

BeefStew,71Beef,Stewing

BeefandBeans,68BeefPitas,77BeefStroganoff,63BrevardStew,72CheesyMenudo,149ChipotleChili,176CowtownFavorite,68EasyCompanyBeef,63FruityVegetableBeefStew,75HeartyBeefStew,74LotsaTomatoesBeefStew,74Makes-A-MealSlow-CookerStew,75PorkandBeefBarbecue,76SturdySauerkrautDinner,65TuscanBeefStew,64VegetableBeefBarleySoup,130VeggieBeefStew,73Welcome-HomeSlow-CookerStew,71

BeefStroganoff,63Beef,Veal

VealHawaiian,65Beef-VegetableCasserole,67Beer

Bratwursts,102Beets

Cranberry-OrangeBeets,223HarvardBeets,223

BestEverydayStew,73Biscuits

GroundBeef’n’Biscuits,84BlackBeanandButternutChickenChili,194

BlackBeanandCornSoup,187BlackBeanChili,189Black-EyedPeaChili,200Black-EyedPeas,200Black-EyedPeasSeeBeans,Black-EyedPeasBlueberries

Blueberry-AppleWaffleTopping,262Slow-CookerBerryCobbler,238

Blueberry-AppleWaffleTopping,262BokChoy

TofuandVegetables,205BostonBrownBread,262Bratwursts,102BratwurstStew,102Breads

BostonBrownBread,262CottageCheeseBread,263ParmesanGarlicQuickBread,263

BreakfastAlmond-DateOatmeal,260Blueberry-AppleWaffleTopping,262BreakfastBake,261BreakfastFruitCompote,262Eggs’n’Spinach,260OatmealMorning,260OvernightAppleOatmeal,259

BreakfastAppleCobbler,261BreakfastBake,261BreakfastFruitCompote,262BrevardStew,72Broccoli

BroccoliandBellPeppers,219BroccoliandCauliflowerSoup,167BroccoliandHamDinner,91BroccoliCheeseDip,246BroccoliDelight,219Broccoli,Potato,andCheeseSoup,168BroccoliSoup,166

BroccoliTurkeySupreme,42CheesyBroccoliCasserole,218ChickenandRiceCasserole,34ChickenGinger,34CreamofBroccoliandMushroomSoup,167CreamyBroccoliCasserole,218Ham’n’CheeseSoup,152Quick&HealthyVegetableSoup,162SouptoGetThinOn,171“Stir-Fry”Veggies,204SwissCheeseandVeggieSoup,166

BroccoliandBellPeppers,219BroccoliandCauliflowerSoup,167BroccoliandHamDinner,91BroccoliCheeseDip,246BroccoliDelight,219Broccoli,Potato,andCheeseSoup,168BroccoliSoup,166BroccoliTurkeySupreme,42Brown-SugarBarbecuedLimaBeans,107Brown-SugarChili,177BrusselsSprouts

BrusselsSproutswithPimentos,224BrusselsSproutswithPimentos,224BuffaloChickenDip,249BurgerSoup,134

C

CabbageAutumnBrisket,58BarleyCabbageSoup,169Beef-VegetableCasserole,67BestEverydayStew,73BratwurstStew,102CabbageBeanSoup,190

CabbageJoe,46CabbageSausageSoup,169CabbageVeggieSoup,170CabbagewithKielbasa,100CasseroleforSkinnies,67ChickenBorscht,142ChickenDinner,27CornedBeef,62HamburgerCabbage,65Hamburger,Cabbage&PotatoDinner,67IrishMashedPotatoes,210KielbasaandCabbage,46Low-CalMeatLoaf,82Low-CalorieSoup,171PotatoStuffedCabbage,211SausageandCabbage,100Slow-CookedCabbageRolls,66Stick-to-Your-RibsVeggieSoup,133“Stir-Fry”Veggies,204StuffedCabbage,66SurvivalSoup,171Sweet-SourRedCabbage,219VegetableCasserole,205Weney’sChicken&VegetableStew,141

CabbageBeanSoup,190CabbageJoe,46Cabbage,Napa

TofuandVegetables,205CabbageSausageSoup,169CabbageVeggieSoup,170CabbagewithKielbasa,100Cake

ChocolateMudCake,240CranberryPuddingCake,236GingerbreadPuddingCake,239Low-FatAppleCake,237

CandiedSweetPotatoes,212

CapeBretonChicken,31Caponata,216CarameledPears’n’Wine,230Caribbean-StyleBlackBeanSoup,187CarrotGingerSoup,168CarrotLentilCasserole,115Carrots

AdirondackSoup,161All-DayRoast,60AppleChickenStew,140AutumnChickenandVeggies,25BeefBarleyStew,72BeefStew,71BratwurstStew,102CabbageBeanSoup,190CarrotGingerSoup,168ChickenandVegetableCasserole,27ChickenDinner,27ColorfulChickenStew,146CornedBeef,62CowtownFavorite,68CreamyPorkStew,152ElegantCarrotswithOnions,222GoldenChickenandNoodles,22HeartyBeefStew,74LambStew,103LotsaTomatoesBeefStew,74Low-CalorieSoup,171Low-FatSlow-CookerRoast,59Makes-A-MealSlow-CookerStew,75Meatball-Potato-CarrotStew,132“Mom’sFavorite”VegetableSoup,159NaturallyColorfulVegetableSoup,160NavyBeanVegetableSoup,193One-PotEasyChicken,9Orange-GlazedCarrots,222RoastedChicken,26

RootVegetablesandPotRoast,56SausageVegetableStew,100SausageWhiteBeanSoup,170Slow-CookedPorkStew,99SmotheredChicken,25“Stir-Fry”Veggies,204Sweet’n’SourChickenOverRice,15SwissSteakwithCarrotsandTomatoes,51TurkeyMeatballSoup,136TuscanBeefStew,64VeggieStock,174Weney’sChicken&VegetableStew,141

CashewsNorma’sVegetarianChili,182

CasseroleforSkinnies,67CassouletChowder,199Cauliflower

BroccoliandCauliflowerSoup,167BroccoliDelight,219ChickenGinger,34SouptoGetThinOn,171SwissCheeseandVeggieSoup,166TunaCasserole,128TurkeyFrameSoup,139

CCRoast(Company’sComing),62CeleryRoot

AutumnChickenandVeggies,25Chard

LentilSoupwithHam,159RedandGreenBeanSoup,150

Cheese,AmericanCheesyStuffedGreenPeppers,47Chickenetti,33HamandScallopedPotatoes,90

Cheese,BlueBuffaloChickenDip,249

Cheese,Cheddar

BeefandNoodleCasserole,85BroccoliandCauliflowerSoup,167CheeseburgerSoup,137CheesyHominy,225ChickenandRiceCasserole,34ChickenChowder,144ChickenClamChowder,148ChickenTortillaCasserole,32CornandMacaroni,224CreamyBroccoliCasserole,218DoubleCornandCheddarChowder,164GroundBeef’n’Biscuits,84HamandPotatoes,89HamandScallopedPotatoes,90Kickin’Dip,242MacaroniandCheddar/ParmesanCheese,117MeatLoafwithaMexicanTouch,81MexicaliRoundSteak,68MexicanCornBread,83MexicoCasserole,178NachoDip,242PotatoCheddar-CheeseSoup,164Slow-CookerEnchiladas,79SmokedSalmonCornChowder,155SnowmobileSoup,166SouthwesternChicken,13SpicyCornCasserole,225TacoTwistSoup,191Tastes-Like-Chili-Rellenos,117TurkeyFajitas,42TurkeySlow-CookerPizza,48VegetableChili,181WildRiceandLentilSoup,149WildRiceandVeggies,221ZucchiniinSourCream,217

Cheese,CottageCheesyBroccoliCasserole,218

CottageCheeseBread,263CottageCheeseCasserole,116CreamyHamLasagna,90EggplantItalian,215QuickLasagna,88TurkeyLasagna,43

Cheese,CreamBuffaloChickenDip,249CheesySpinachandBaconDip,245ChiliCheeseDip,241CreamCheesePotatoSoup,165CreamyArtichokeDip,246Do-AheadMashedPotatoes,208Extra-GoodMashedPotatoes,208HotCrabDip,250ItalianoSpread,244MexicanCheesecake,249NachoDip,242RusticPotatoesauGratin,207SeafoodDip,250

Cheese,Mexican-StyleMexicanDip,247Slow-CookerTex-MexChicken,13

Cheese,MontereyJackCheesyNewOrleansShrimpDip,251PrairieFireDip,241Slow-CookerEnchiladas,79Tastes-Like-Chili-Rellenos,117

Cheese,MozzarellaCompanyChicken,17CreamyArtichokeDip,246Eggplant&ZucchiniCasserole,216ItalianoSpread,244Lasagna,118MeatlessPizzaFondue,242NoodlelessLasagna,50NowThat’sLasagna,49

PizzaPotatoes,211QuickLasagna,88TurkeyLasagna,43TurkeySlow-CookerPizza,48ZucchiniSpecial,217

Cheese,ParmesanCreamyArtichokeDip,246Eggs’n’Spinach,260HotArtichokeDip,247ItalianoSpread,244MeatlessPizzaFondue,242OnionSoup,173ParmesanChicken,19ParmesanGarlicQuickBread,263QuickLasagna,88TurkeyLasagna,43TurkeyMeatballSoup,136TurkeySausageStew,201

Cheese,RicottaLasagna,118NoodlelessLasagna,50

Cheese,SwissCreamyArtichokeDip,246OnionSoup,173SwissCheeseandVeggieSoup,166

Cheese,VelveetaBroccoli,Potato,andCheeseSoup,168BroccoliSoup,166CheesyMenudo,149CheesySpinachandBaconDip,245ChickenCheeseDip,249HotHamburgerDip,248MacaroniandVelveetaCheese,118TexasDip,244

CheeseburgerSoup,137CheesyBroccoliCasserole,218CheesyHominy,225

CheesyMenudo,149CheesyNewOrleansShrimpDip,251CheesySpinachandBaconDip,245CheesyStuffedGreenPeppers,47Cherries

HotFruitCompote,231Cherries,Dried

WhiteChocolateBreadPudding,235CherryCobbler,238Chianti-BraisedShortRibs,53ChickenandApples,14ChickenandBeanTorta,31ChickenandDumplings,33ChickenandRiceCasserole,34ChickenandSun-DriedTomatoes,10ChickenandVegetableCasserole,27ChickenandVeggieBake,18ChickenBarleyChili,195ChickenBorscht,142Chicken,Breast

AppleChickenStew,140ApricotMustardChicken,22Artichoke-TomatoChicken,14AutumnChickenandVeggies,25BakedChickenBreasts,19BarbecuedChickenBreasts,12BarbecuedChickenSandwiches,36BlackBeanandButternutChickenChili,194BuffaloChickenDip,249CapeBretonChicken,31CassouletChowder,199CheesyMenudo,149ChickenandApples,14ChickenandBeanTorta,31ChickenandDumplings,33ChickenandRiceCasserole,34ChickenandSun-DriedTomatoes,10

ChickenandVegetableCasserole,27ChickenandVeggieBake,18ChickenBarleyChili,195ChickenBorscht,142ChickenBreastswithRosemary,13ChickenCheeseDip,249ChickenChiliwithPesto,196ChickenChowder,144ChickenClamChowder,148ChickenCurry,29ChickenDelicious,20Chicken“Delite”,20ChickenDinner,27Chickenetti,33ChickenGinger,34ChickenItaliano,18ChickenJambalaya,30ChickenMushroomStew,145ChickenSoftTacos,27ChickenSoupinaPot,144ChickenTortillaCasserole,32ChickenTortillaSoup,197Chicken,Vegetables,andDumplings,147ChickenVegetableSoup,140ChickenWildRiceSoup,145ColorfulChickenStew,146CompanyCasserole,126CompanyChicken,17CoqauVin,24Cran-AppleChicken,14CreamyComfortingChickenandRice,21CreamySlow-CookerChicken,20CurriedChicken,29DeliciousChicken&Vegetables,24Dill-LemonChicken,11EasyChickenalaKing,34FruitedChickenCurry,28

GoldenChickenandNoodles,22GourmetWhiteChili,194HawaiianChicken,15HealthyChickenChili,195HoneyChicken,23ItalianChickenStew,32Jambalaya,127LemonChicken,11Low-FatChickenCacciatore,30Low-FatGlazedChicken,23MandarinOrangeChicken,21MarinatedAsianChickenSalad,35MexicanCheesecake,249ParmesanChicken,19PorkandVegetableSoup,152RoastedChicken,26RoastedChickenNoodleSoup,142San-Antonio-StyleTortillaSoup,148Slow-CookedChicken&MushroomStew,26Slow-CookedItalianChicken,18Slow-CookerStuffingwithPoultry,209Slow-CookerTex-MexChicken,13SmotheredChicken,25SouthwestChickenandWhiteBeanSoup,192SouthwesternChicken,13SpicyChickenRiceSoup,144SpicyItalianChicken,17SuperEasyChicken,17Sweet’n’SourChickenOverPotatoes,16Sweet’n’SourChickenOverRice,15TacoChickenSoup,196Twenty-CloveChicken,10Weney’sChicken&VegetableStew,141WildRiceSoup,149ZestyChickenBreasts,19

ChickenBreastswithRosemary,13ChickenCheeseDip,249

ChickenChiliwithPesto,196ChickenChowder,144ChickenClamChowder,148ChickenCurry,29ChickenDelicious,20Chicken“Delite”,20ChickenDinner,27Chicken,DrumstickSeeChicken,PiecesChickenGinger,34ChickenItaliano,18ChickenJambalaya,30Chicken,LegsSeeChicken,PiecesChickenMushroomStew,145ChickenNoodleSoupwithVegetables,143Chicken,Pieces

“Baked”Chicken,12ChickenNoodleSoupwithVegetables,143ChickenRiceSoup,146ChickenStockforSoup(orotheruses),174GreekChicken,10One-PotEasyChicken,9OrangeChickenLegQuarters,16Slow-CookerBarbecuedChicken,12Weney’sChicken&VegetableStew,141

Chicken,QuartersSeeChicken,PiecesChickenRiceSoup,146ChickenSoftTacos,27ChickenSoupinaPot,144ChickenStew,142ChickenStockforSoup(orotheruses),174Chicken,Tenders

MarinatedChickenTenders,28Chicken,ThighsSeeChicken,PiecesChickenTortillaCasserole,32ChickenTortillaSoup,197Chicken,Vegetables,andDumplings,147ChickenVegetableSoup,140Chicken,Whole

BarleyandChickenSoup,147ChickenStockforSoup(orotheruses),174

ChickenWildRiceSoup,145

Chickenetti,33Chili

4-BeanTurkeyChili,179BeansandTomatoChili,184BlackBeanandButternutChickenChili,194BlackBeanChili,189Black-EyedPeaChili,200Brown-SugarChili,177ChickenBarleyChili,195ChickenChiliwithPesto,196ChiliBake,178ChiliCheeseDip,241Chili-ChiliBang-Bang,185ChiliConCarneSupreme,176Chilly-Chili,179ChipotleChili,176ClassicBeefChili,177GardenChili,180Garden-FreshChiliSauce,118GourmetWhiteChili,194HealthyChickenChili,195HeartyVeggieChili,182HotChili,180Many-BeansChili,178Norma’sVegetarianChili,182SirloinNo-BeanChili,130Slow-CookedChili,176Slow-CookerBlackBeanChili,188SteakChili,175Tastes-Like-Chili-Rellenos,117TurkeyGreenChiliChowder,138VegetableChili,181VegetarianChiliSoup,183VegetarianChiliwithCorn,183VegetarianChiliwithMushrooms,181Wintertime-VegetablesChili,184

ChiliBake,178

ChiliCheeseDip,241Chili-ChiliBang-Bang,185ChiliConCarneSupreme,176Chilies,Green

CheesyMenudo,149ChickenTortillaCasserole,32GourmetWhiteChili,194Kickin’Dip,242SouthwestCornSoup,197Tastes-Like-Chili-Rellenos,117

Chilly-Chili,179ChinaDish,86ChineseVegetables,206ChipotleChili,176Chocolate,258

ChocolateMudCake,240VienneseCoffee,258

ChocolateMudCake,240Chocolate,White

WhiteChocolateBreadPudding,235ChopsandChineseVegetables,92Chowder

CassouletChowder,199ChickenClamChowder,148CornandShrimpChowder,154CornChowder,163CreamySalmonChowder,154DoubleCornandCheddarChowder,164FreshorFrozenCornChowder,163ManhattanClamChowder,156ShrimpChowder,153SmokedSalmonCornChowder,155TastyClamChowder,156VegetableSalmonChowder,155

ChristmasWassail,254Chunk-StyleApplesauce,229ChunkySweetSpicedAppleButter,252

CiderChristmasWassail,254HotAppleCinnamonDrink,253HotMulledCider,253

CinnamonRaisinBreadPudding,235ClassicBeefChili,177Coffee,258

Slow-CookedCoffeeBeefRoast,54VienneseCoffee,258

ColorfulChickenStew,146CompanyCasserole,126CompanyChicken,17CoqauVin,24Corn

6-CanSoup,17510-LayerSlow-CookerDish,69BakedCorn,224BeansandTomatoChili,184BeefandNoodleCasserole,85BeefStew,71BlackBeanandCornSoup,187ChickenBarleyChili,195ChickenBorscht,142ChickenClamChowder,148ChickenVegetableSoup,140CornandMacaroni,224CornandShrimpChowder,154CornChowder,163DoubleCornandCheddarChowder,164FreshorFrozenCornChowder,163FruityVegetableBeefStew,75GreenBeanSupper,214ManyVegetablesBeefSoup,131MexicaliRoundSteak,68MexicanTomato-CornSoup,162Slow-CookerTex-MexChicken,13SmokedSalmonCornChowder,155

SouthwestCornSoup,197SouthwesternChicken,13SpicyCornCasserole,225TacoChickenSoup,196TacoCornSoup,192TangyStuffedGreenPeppers,87TurkeyMacaroni,48VegetableMedley,203Vegetable-StuffedPeppers,121VegetarianChiliwithCorn,183VeggieBeefStew,73

CornandMacaroni,224CornandShrimpChowder,154CornChowder,163Corn,Creamed

ChickenChowder,144CornandMacaroni,224DoubleCornandCheddarChowder,164SmokedSalmonCornChowder,155TastyClamChowder,156TurkeyGreenChiliChowder,138

CornedBeef,62Cornmeal

MexicanCornBread,83CottageCheeseBread,263CottageCheeseCasserole,116CountryApples,229CowtownFavorite,68Cran-AppleChicken,14Cran-AppleJuice,254Cranberries

AppleCranberryCompote,228BakedAppleswithCranberries,228Cran-AppleChicken,14Cranberry-OrangeTurkeyBreast,37CranberryPuddingCake,236CranberrySaucewithRedWineandOranges,233

EasyandDeliciousTurkeyBreast,40HarvestPorkRoast,97HealthyHarvestApplesauce,229SweetPotato-CranberryCasserole,213

Cranberries,DriedCottageCheeseBread,263OatmealMorning,260WhiteChocolateBreadPudding,235

CranberryJuiceAutumnTea,255Cran-AppleJuice,254CranberryPunch,255PomegranatePunch,255

Cranberry-OrangeBeets,223Cranberry-OrangeTurkeyBreast,37CranberryPuddingCake,236CranberryPunch,255CranberrySaucewithRedWineandOranges,233CreamCheesePotatoSoup,165CreamofBroccoliandMushroomSoup,167CreamofPotatoSoup,165CreamofPumpkinSoup,172CreamyArtichokeDip,246CreamyBroccoliCasserole,218CreamyComfortingChickenandRice,21CreamyHamLasagna,90CreamyPorkStew,152CreamySalmonChowder,154CreamySlow-CookerChicken,20CreoleBlackBeans,114CrockpotOysterStew,124Currants

BakedAppleswithCranberries,228CurriedChicken,29Curry

AfricanBeefCurry,84ChickenCurry,29

CurriedChicken,29FruitandVegetableCurry,122FruitedChickenCurry,28

D

DatesAlmond-DateOatmeal,260BakedAppleswithDates,227

DeliciousChicken&Vegetables,24DeliciousSpaghettiSauce,120DeluxeTapiocaPudding,234Dill

DilledPotRoast,57Dill-LemonChicken,11GreenBeanswithDill,213

Dill-LemonChicken,11DilledPotRoast,57Dips

BroccoliCheeseDip,246BuffaloChickenDip,249CheesyNewOrleansShrimpDip,251CheesySpinachandBaconDip,245ChickenCheeseDip,249ChiliCheeseDip,241CreamyArtichokeDip,246HotArtichokeDip,247HotCrabDip,250HotHamburgerDip,248Kickin’Dip,242NachoDip,242PrairieFireDip,241SeafoodDip,250SlimDunk,245TexasDip,244

Do-AheadMashedPotatoes,208

DoubleCornandCheddarChowder,164DressingSeeStuffingDumplings

ChickenandDumplings,33Chicken,Vegetables,andDumplings,147

E

EasyandDeliciousTurkeyBreast,40EasyBakedBeans,113EasyChickenalaKing,34EasyCompanyBeef,63EconomyOne-DishSupper,101EggDropSoup,157Eggplant

Caponata,216EggplantItalian,215Eggplant&ZucchiniCasserole,216MediterraneanEggplant,214Slow-CookerRatatouille,214

EggplantItalian,215Eggplant&ZucchiniCasserole,216Eggs

CheesyBroccoliCasserole,218EggDropSoup,157PotatoFilling,209Slow-CookerStuffingwithPoultry,209

Eggs’n’Spinach,260ElegantCarrotswithOnions,222Escarole

TurkeyMeatballSoup,136Extra-GoodMashedPotatoes,208

F

FennelTurkeySausageStew,201WhiteBeanFennelSoup,202

FillingSeeStuffingFishFeast,124Five-BakedBeans,109FootballBeanServe,190FourZestyBeans,108FrenchDip,77FreshHerbStuffing,210FreshorFrozenCornChowder,163FreshTomatoSoup,162From-ScratchBakedBeans,106FruitandVegetableCurry,122FruitedChickenCurry,28FruitedFlankSteak,52FruitedPorkChops,93FruitedTurkeyandYams,38FruitSalsa,243FruityBakedBeanCasserole,113FruityVegetableBeefStew,75

G

GardenChili,180Garden-FreshChiliSauce,118Garlic

GarlickyPotatoes,207GreekChicken,10Slow-CookerPorkTenderloin,94Slow-CookerRatatouille,214Twenty-CloveChicken,10

GarlickyPotatoes,207GermanDinner,76Ginger

CarrotGingerSoup,168ChickenGinger,34

GingerbreadPuddingCake,239GreenGrapeGingerTea,256MarinatedAsianChickenSalad,35OrangeGingerTea,256PeachChutney,244Slow-CookerChai,257SouptoGetThinOn,171

GingerbreadPuddingCake,239Gingersnaps

OldWorldSauerbraten,55GoldenChickenandNoodles,22GoldenFruitCompote,231Gone-All-DayDinner,74Goulash

BeefGoulashVegetableSoup,133GoulashwithVegetables,69HungarianGoulash,61

GoulashwithVegetables,69GourmetWhiteChili,194Grapefruit

HotFruitDessert,232GreatNorthernBeanSoup,202GreekChicken,10GreekLentilSoup,158GreenBeanSoup,150GreenBeanSupper,214GreenBeans

All-DayRoast,60BarbecuedGreenBeans,112BeefGoulashVegetableSoup,133CasseroleforSkinnies,67ChickenandVeggieBake,18ChickenBorscht,142CowtownFavorite,68CreamyPorkStew,152FruitandVegetableCurry,122GreenBeanSoup,150

GreenBeanSupper,214GreenBeanswithDill,213GroundBeefCasserole,70GroundTurkeyPotatoDinner,45GroundTurkeySoup,135HeartyBeefStew,74MixedSlow-CookerBeans,111“Mom’sFavorite”VegetableSoup,159PorkLoinwithSpicedFruitSauce,95SausageVegetableStew,100SurvivalSoup,171SweetandSourBeans,111TomatoGreenBeanSoup,161TurkeyRosemaryVeggieSoup,135Turkey-ZucchiniSoup,138VegetableCasserole,205

GreenBeanswithDill,213GreenGrapeGingerTea,256GreenPeppersSeePeppers,BellSweetGroundBeefCasserole,70GroundBeef’n’Biscuits,84GroundBeefStroganoff,86GroundTurkeyPotatoDinner,45GroundTurkeySoup,135

H

HamandPotatoes,89HamandScallopedPotatoes,90HamandSplitPeaSoup,151HamburgerCabbage,65Hamburger,Cabbage&PotatoDinner,67HamburgerCasserole,84HamburgerSoup,132Ham’n’CheeseSoup,152HamwithPineappleSauce,91Ham-Yam-Apples,90

Ham&YamDish,91HarvardBeets,223HarvestPorkRoast,97HawaiianChicken,15HealthyBeanSoup,150HealthyChickenChili,195HealthyHarvestApplesauce,229HeartyBeanandVegetableStew,185HeartyBeefStew,74HeartySplitPeaSoup,151HeartyVegetableSoup,130HeartyVeggieChili,182HerbedFlounder,124HerbRice,220HomemadeCreamofMushroomSoup–inthemicrowave,265HomemadeCreamofMushroomSoup–onthestove,265Home-StyleBreadPudding,236Hominy

CheesyHominy,225HoneyChicken,23HotAppleCinnamonDrink,253HotArtichokeDip,247HotChili,180HotCrabDip,250HotFruitCompote,231HotFruitDessert,232HotFruitSalad,231HotGermanPotatoSalad,212HotHamburgerDip,248HotMulledCider,253Hot&SourSoup,157HungarianGoulash,61

I

IrishMashedPotatoes,210

IrishStew,153ItalianChickenStew,32ItalianoSpread,244ItalianPotRoast,57ItalianTurkeySandwiches,41

J

JalapeñoSeePeppers,JalapeñosJambalaya,127JustRicePudding,233

K

KaleRedandGreenBeanSoup,150VegetarianChiliSoup,183

Kickin’Dip,242KielbasaandCabbage,46

L

LambIrishStew,153LambRice,104LambStew,103

LambRice,104LambStew,103LasagnaSeePasta,LasagnaNoodlelessLasagna,50Lasagna,118“Lean”CowboyBeans,111Leeks

CreamofPotatoSoup,165LemonChicken,11LemonRedPotatoes,206

LemonsLemonyTurkeyBreast,40OldWorldSauerbraten,55Tex-MexLuau,123

LemonyTurkeyBreast,40LentilandRicePilaf,114LentilSoupwithHam,159LentilTacos,120Lentil-TomatoStew,158Lentils

BBQVeggieJoes,116BeefBarleyLentilSoup,131CarrotLentilCasserole,115GreekLentilSoup,158LentilandRicePilaf,114LentilSoupwithHam,159LentilTacos,120Lentil-TomatoStew,158PastawithLentilSauce,115SweetPotatoLentilStew,158WildRiceandLentilSoup,149

LotsaTomatoesBeefStew,74Low-CalMeatLoaf,82Low-CalorieSoup,171Low-FatAppleCake,237Low-FatChickenCacciatore,30Low-FatGlazedChicken,23Low-FatSlow-CookerBarbecue,79Low-FatSlow-CookerRoast,59

M

MacaroniandCheddar/ParmesanCheese,117MacaroniandVelveetaCheese,118MachacaBeef,54Makes-A-MealSlow-CookerStew,75

MandarinOrangeChicken,21ManhattanClamChowder,156Many-BeansChili,178ManyVegetablesBeefSoup,131MarinaraSauce,119MarinatedAsianChickenSalad,35MarinatedChickenTenders,28Meatballs

BBQBalls,45MeatballMushroomSoup,136Meatball-Potato-CarrotStew,132MeatballStewTopping,82PorcupineMeatballs,82SaucyMeatballs,44SwedishMeatballs,44SweetandSourMeatballs,83TurkeyMeatballsinCranberryBarbecueSauce,248TurkeyMeatballSoup,136

MeatballMushroomSoup,136Meatball-Potato-CarrotStew,132MeatballStewTopping,82MeatlessPizzaFondue,242MeatLoaf

Low-CalMeatLoaf,82MeatLoaf,80MeatLoafandMushrooms,81MeatLoafwithaMexicanTouch,81TurkeyMeatLoaf,42

MeatLoaf,80MeatLoafandMushrooms,81MeatLoafwithaMexicanTouch,81MediterraneanEggplant,214MexicaliRoundSteak,68MexicanBeanSoup,191MexicanBlackBeanSoup,188MexicanCheesecake,249MexicanCornBread,83

MexicanDip,247MexicanPintoBeans,105MexicanRiceandBeanSoup,186MexicanRice&Beans,112MexicanTomato-CornSoup,162MexicoCasserole,178MinestroneSoup,190MixedSlow-CookerBeans,111MixedVegetablesBeefSoup,129“Mom’sFavorite”VegetableSoup,159Mushrooms

Barley-MushroomSoup,169BeefBarleyStew,72BeefBurgundy,61BeefRoastwithMushroomBarley,63BeefStroganoff,63ChickenMushroomStew,145Chili-ChiliBang-Bang,185CoqauVin,24CreamofBroccoliandMushroomSoup,167DeliciousChicken&Vegetables,24GardenChili,180Gone-All-DayDinner,74HomemadeCreamofMushroomSoup–inthemicrowave,265HomemadeCreamofMushroomSoup–onthestove,265Low-FatChickenCacciatore,30MeatballMushroomSoup,136MediterraneanEggplant,214MushroomsinRedWine,226NoodlelessLasagna,50RibswithApplesandKraut,98SloppyJoesItalia,45Slow-CookedChicken&MushroomStew,26Slow-CookedCoffeeBeefRoast,54Slow-CookerRatatouille,214SmotheredChicken,25SouthernBarbecueSpaghettiSauce,43

SpaghettiSaucewithCrab,125TurkeywithMushroomSauce,39VegetableBeefSoupwithSalsa,134VegetableMinestrone,160VegetarianChiliwithMushrooms,181Weney’sChicken&VegetableStew,141WildMushroomsItalian,226

MushroomsinRedWine,226MustardPotatoes,208

N

NachoDip,242Nan’sBarbecuedBeans,110NaturallyColorfulVegetableSoup,160NavyBeanandBaconChowder,199NavyBeanVegetableSoup,193Never-FailRice,220NewEnglandBakedBeans,106NewMexicoPintoBeans,104NewOrleansRedBeans,107No-MeatBakedBeans,108NoodlelessLasagna,50Norma’sVegetarianChili,182NowThat’sLasagna,49

O

OatmealAlmond-DateOatmeal,260OatmealMorning,260OvernightAppleOatmeal,259

OatmealMorning,260Oh!Good!Soup!,193OldWorldSauerbraten,55

OlivesBrusselsSproutswithPimentos,224MediterraneanEggplant,214WildRiceandVeggies,221

One-PotEasyChicken,9OnionSoup,173Onions

AutumnChickenandVeggies,25BeefSandwiches,77CasseroleforSkinnies,67CCRoast(Company’sComing),62CheesyNewOrleansShrimpDip,251DeliciousChicken&Vegetables,24ElegantCarrotswithOnions,222FreshHerbStuffing,210FruitandVegetableCurry,122GreekChicken,10HeartyBeefStew,74LambStew,103LentilandRicePilaf,114Low-FatSlow-CookerRoast,59OnionSoup,173PorkandBeefBarbecue,76RibswithApplesandKraut,98Salsa,243SouthernBarbecueSpaghettiSauce,43SpaghettiSauce,87SweetandSourBeans,111SwissSteakwithOnion,Peppers,andTomatoes,52TurkeyMeatLoaf,42WildMushroomsItalian,226

Onions,GreenBeef’n’BlackBeanSoup,186CompanyCasserole,126ShrimpChowder,153

Onions,PearlCoqauVin,24

OrangeChickenLegQuarters,16OrangeGingerTea,256Orange-GlazedCarrots,222Oranges

CranberryPunch,255OrangeGingerTea,256PeachySpicedCider,254

Oranges,MandarinBreakfastFruitCompote,262FruitSalsa,243HawaiianChicken,15HotFruitDessert,232HotFruitSalad,231MandarinOrangeChicken,21OrangeChickenLegQuarters,16

OvernightAppleOatmeal,259OysterandPotatoFilling,125

P

ParmesanChicken,19ParmesanGarlicQuickBread,263Parsnips

AutumnChickenandVeggies,25HealthyBeanSoup,150RootVegetablesandPotRoast,56Slow-CookedPorkStew,99SouptoGetThinOn,171

Pasta,EggNoodlesTurkeySlow-CookerPizza,48

Pasta,LasagnaCreamyHamLasagna,90Lasagna,118NowThat’sLasagna,49QuickLasagna,88TurkeyLasagna,43

Pasta,MacaroniCornandMacaroni,224CottageCheeseCasserole,116HamburgerSoup,132MacaroniandCheddar/ParmesanCheese,117MacaroniandVelveetaCheese,118MinestroneSoup,190PizzainaBowl,173TunaCasserole,128TurkeyMacaroni,48TurkeySoup,140

Pasta,NoodlesBeefandNoodleCasserole,85BeefGoulashVegetableSoup,133BeefSlow-CookerPizza,88ChickenNoodleSoupwithVegetables,143ChickenSoupinaPot,144CreamyHamLasagna,90QuickLasagna,88RoastedChickenNoodleSoup,142SausagePasta,49SturdySauerkrautDinner,65TunaNoodleCasserole,128TurkeyFrameSoup,139

Pasta,RotiniVegetableMinestrone,160

Pasta,SauceChickenItaliano,18DeliciousSpaghettiSauce,120MarinaraSauce,119PastawithLentilSauce,115Slimmed-DownPastaSauce,119Slow-CookerShrimpMarinara,126SouthernBarbecueSpaghettiSauce,43SpaghettiSauce,87SpaghettiSaucewithCrab,125

Pasta,Shell

TurkeySausageStew,201Pasta,Spaghetti

Chickenetti,33Pasta,Spiral

TacoTwistSoup,191PastawithLentilSauce,115PeachChutney,244PeachNectar

PeachySpicedCider,254Peaches

BreakfastFruitCompote,262FruitedChickenCurry,28FruitSalsa,243FruityVegetableBeefStew,75GoldenFruitCompote,231HotFruitDessert,232HotFruitSalad,231PeachChutney,244QuickYummyPeaches,239

PeachySpicedCider,254Pears

CarameledPears’n’Wine,230GoldenFruitCompote,231HealthyHarvestApplesauce,229SaucyPearButter,251SpicedPearButter,251

Peas10-LayerSlow-CookerDish,69BeefStew,71CurriedChicken,29EasyChickenalaKing,34GroundBeef’n’Biscuits,84HamburgerCasserole,84IrishStew,153OrangeChickenLegQuarters,16TacoChickenSoup,196

Peas,Split

HamandSplitPeaSoup,151HeartySplitPeaSoup,151

PecansBakedAppleswithCranberries,228

Peppers,BananaSalsa,243

Peppers,BellSweetBroccoliandBellPeppers,219CheesyStuffedGreenPeppers,47Chili-ChiliBang-Bang,185FruitSalsa,243GreatNorthernBeanSoup,202MediterraneanEggplant,214OrangeChickenLegQuarters,16PorkandBeefBarbecue,76Salsa,243Slow-CookedSteakFajitas,78Slow-CookerRatatouille,214Slow-CookerTex-MexChicken,13SouptoGetThinOn,171SpaghettiSauce,87SpicyCornCasserole,225StuffedPeppers,86SurpriseStuffedPeppers,122SwissSteakwithOnion,Peppers,andTomatoes,52TangyStuffedGreenPeppers,87Three-PepperSteak,52TurkeyMeatLoaf,42VegetableChili,181Vegetable-StuffedPeppers,121WhiteBeanandBarleySoup,201WildMushroomsItalian,226

Peppers,ChiliGarden-FreshChiliSauce,118

Peppers,HotSalsa,243

Peppers,Jalapeño

Slow-CookedSteakFajitas,78ZestyChickenBreasts,19

PepsiPotRoast,56Pesto,196Pesto

ChickenChiliwithPesto,196ItalianoSpread,244Pesto,196

PineNutsLambRice,104

PineappleCandiedSweetPotatoes,212FruitedPorkChops,93FruitSalsa,243FruityBakedBeanCasserole,113HamwithPineappleSauce,91Ham&YamDish,91HawaiianChicken,15HotFruitCompote,231HotFruitDessert,232HotFruitSalad,231PineappleSauce,233SweetandSourMeatballs,83Sweet’n’SourChickenOverPotatoes,16Sweet’n’SourChickenOverRice,15SweetPotatoFruitCompote,213TangyCocktailFranks,250

PineappleSauce,233Pitas

BeefPitas,77Pizza

MeatlessPizzaFondue,242PizzainaBowl,173PizzaPotatoes,211PizzaSloppyJoe—VegetableVariety,116TurkeySlow-CookerPizza,48

PizzainaBowl,173

PizzaPotatoes,211PizzaSloppyJoe—VegetableVariety,116PlumRoast,56Plums

HotFruitCompote,231PlumRoast,56PorkLoinwithSpicedFruitSauce,95

PodyScoutBeans,110PomegranatePunch,255PorcupineMeatballs,82Pork,BaconSeealsoTurkey,BaconBrevardStew,72

StewinaSnap,136TastyClamChowder,156

Pork,BratwurstBratwursts,102BratwurstStew,102

Pork,ChopsAutumnPorkChops,97BarbecuedPorkChops,92BarbecuedPorkSteaks,92ChopsandChineseVegetables,92FruitedPorkChops,93PorkChopsandPotatoes,93Three-IngredientSauerkrautDinner,94

Pork,CocktailFranksTangyCocktailFranks,250

Pork,GroundCreamyPorkStew,152

Pork,HamSeealsoTurkey,Ham15-BeanSoup,175Ann’sBostonBakedBeans,113Black-EyedPeas,200BreakfastBake,261BroccoliandHamDinner,91Caribbean-StyleBlackBeanSoup,187CassouletChowder,199ChickenClamChowder,148CreamCheesePotatoSoup,165

GreenBeanSoup,150GreenBeanSupper,214HamandPotatoes,89HamandScallopedPotatoes,90HamandSplitPeaSoup,151Ham’n’CheeseSoup,152HamwithPineappleSauce,91Ham-Yam-Apples,90HeartySplitPeaSoup,151LentilSoupwithHam,159MexicanPintoBeans,105NavyBeanVegetableSoup,193NewMexicoPintoBeans,104SaucyScallopedPotatoes,206ShrimpJambalaya,127

Pork,HamBoneBeanandHamSoup,198

Pork,KielbasaSeealsoTurkey,KielbasaCabbagewithKielbasa,100SausageandCabbage,100

Pork,LoinBarbecuedPork,97BarbecuedPorkChops,92FruitedPorkChops,93PorkChopsandPotatoes,93PorkLoinwithSpicedFruitSauce,95Slow-CookedPorkStew,99

Pork,PepperoniPizzainaBowl,173PizzaPotatoes,211

Pork,RibsBarbecuedRibs&Sauce,98RibswithApplesandKraut,98

Pork,RoastPorkandVegetableSoup,152“PulledPork”withApplesauce,98SturdySauerkrautDinner,65

Pork,SausageSeealsoTurkey,SausageCassouletChowder,199

CreoleBlackBeans,114EconomyOne-DishSupper,101Many-BeansChili,178NewOrleansRedBeans,107SalsaSoup,200SausageandCabbage,100Sausage-SweetPotatoBake,101SausageVegetableStew,100TacoBeanSoup,198

Pork,SmokedHamCreamofBroccoliandMushroomSoup,167Ham&YamDish,91

Pork,TenderloinAutumnPorkChops,97BarbecuedPorkSteaks,92HarvestPorkRoast,97PorkandApricotswithMashedSweetPotatoes,96PorkandBeefBarbecue,76PorkStew,96Slow-CookerBlackBeanChili,188Slow-CookerPorkTenderloin,94TastyPorkTenderloin,95

PorkandApricotswithMashedSweetPotatoes,96PorkandBeefBarbecue,76PorkandVegetableSoup,152PorkChopsandPotatoes,93PorkLoinwithSpicedFruitSauce,95PorkStew,96PotatoCheddar-CheeseSoup,164PotatoFilling,209PotatoSoup,165PotatoStuffedCabbage,211Potatoes

10-LayerSlow-CookerDish,69All-DayRoast,60AppleChickenStew,140BakedPotatoes,211

BeefStew,71BestEverydayStew,73BrevardStew,72Broccoli,Potato,andCheeseSoup,168BurgerSoup,134CabbagewithKielbasa,100CCRoast(Company’sComing),62ChickenandVegetableCasserole,27ChickenandVeggieBake,18ChickenDinner,27Chicken,Vegetables,andDumplings,147CornChowder,163CornedBeef,62CowtownFavorite,68CreamCheesePotatoSoup,165CreamofPotatoSoup,165CreamyPorkStew,152Do-AheadMashedPotatoes,208Extra-GoodMashedPotatoes,208GarlickyPotatoes,207GreekChicken,10GreenBeanSupper,214GroundBeefCasserole,70GroundTurkeyPotatoDinner,45HamandPotatoes,89HamandScallopedPotatoes,90Hamburger,Cabbage&PotatoDinner,67HamburgerCasserole,84HeartyBeefStew,74HeartyVegetableSoup,130HotGermanPotatoSalad,212IrishMashedPotatoes,210KielbasaandCabbage,46LambStew,103LemonRedPotatoes,206LotsaTomatoesBeefStew,74Low-FatSlow-CookerRoast,59

Makes-A-MealSlow-CookerStew,75Meatball-Potato-CarrotStew,132MustardPotatoes,208One-PotEasyChicken,9PizzaPotatoes,211PorkChopsandPotatoes,93PotatoCheddar-CheeseSoup,164PotatoFilling,209PotatoSoup,165PotatoStuffedCabbage,211RoastedChicken,26RusticPotatoesauGratin,207SaucyScallopedPotatoes,206SausageVegetableStew,100ShrimpChowder,153Slow-CookedPorkStew,99SmokedBeefBrisket,58SnowmobileSoup,166Sweet’n’SourChickenOverPotatoes,16TurkeyGreenChiliChowder,138TurkeyMeatLoaf,42VegetableBeefSoupwithSalsa,134VegetableMedley,203VegetableSalmonChowder,155Welcome-HomeSlow-CookerStew,71Weney’sChicken&VegetableStew,141

Potatoes,ChipsCreamyBroccoliCasserole,218

Potatoes,HashBrownsMeatLoafwithaMexicanTouch,81

Potatoes,MashedOysterandPotatoFilling,125

PrairieFireDip,241Prunes

BreakfastFruitCompote,262FruitedChickenCurry,28FruitedTurkeyandYams,38

PuddingCinnamonRaisinBreadPudding,235CranberryPuddingCake,236DeluxeTapiocaPudding,234Home-StyleBreadPudding,236JustRicePudding,233PumpkinPiePudding,237VanillaBeanRicePudding,234WhiteChocolateBreadPudding,235

“PulledPork”withApplesauce,98Pumpkin

CreamofPumpkinSoup,172PumpkinPiePudding,237PumpkinSoup,172

PumpkinPiePudding,237PumpkinSoup,172

Q

Quick&HealthyVegetableSoup,162QuickLasagna,88Quick-to-MixVegetableSoup,161QuickYummyPeaches,239

R

RaisinsAnn’sBostonBakedBeans,113BostonBrownBread,262BreakfastFruitCompote,262CinnamonRaisinBreadPudding,235CottageCheeseBread,263CountryApples,229FruitedPorkChops,93GoldenFruitCompote,231

Home-StyleBreadPudding,236Norma’sVegetarianChili,182PeachChutney,244PineappleSauce,233PorkLoinwithSpicedFruitSauce,95VanillaBeanRicePudding,234WildRicePilaf,220

RaspberriesSlow-CookerBerryCobbler,238

RedandGreenBeanSoup,150RedBeansandRice,114RedRice,50Rhubarb

RhubarbSauce,232StrawberryRhubarbSauce,232

RhubarbSauce,232RibswithApplesandKraut,98Rice

Beef’n’BlackBeanSoup,186BroccoliCheeseDip,246ChickenRiceSoup,146CompanyCasserole,126

Rice,BrownBeefandRiceCasserole,85CarrotLentilCasserole,115ChickenJambalaya,30ChinaDish,86LentilandRicePilaf,114MexicanBeanSoup,191Oh!Good!Soup!,193SpicyCornCasserole,225

Rice,ConvertedMexicanRice&Beans,112VanillaBeanRicePudding,234

Rice,InstantBroccoliandHamDinner,91MexicoCasserole,178

ShrimpJambalaya,127Slow-CookedCabbageRolls,66

Rice,Long-GrainChickenandRiceCasserole,34ChickenWildRiceSoup,145CreamyComfortingChickenandRice,21EconomyOne-DishSupper,101GroundTurkeySoup,135HerbRice,220Jambalaya,127JustRicePudding,233LambRice,104MexicanRiceandBeanSoup,186Never-FailRice,220PorcupineMeatballs,82PotatoStuffedCabbage,211RedRice,50Rice&BeanSoup,137SpicyChickenRiceSoup,144SpicyCornCasserole,225TurkeyHash,46TurkeyMushroomSoup,138VegetableRiceCasserole,204VegetarianChiliSoup,183WildRiceandLentilSoup,149Zucchini-VegetablePot,47

Rice,MixBroccoliTurkeySupreme,42

Rice,SpanishStuffedPeppers,86

Rice,WildChickenWildRiceSoup,145Gone-All-DayDinner,74WildRice,221WildRiceandLentilSoup,149WildRiceandVeggies,221WildRiceCasserole,70

WildRicePilaf,220WildRiceSoup,149

Rice&BeanSoup,137RoastedChicken,26RoastedChickenNoodleSoup,142RootVegetablesandPotRoast,56RosySweetPotatoes,212RusticPotatoesauGratin,207Rutabaga

TurkeyFrameSoup,139

S

SaladMarinatedAsianChickenSalad,35

SalmonCheeseCasserole,126Salsa

BeefandNoodleCasserole,85ChickenBarleyChili,195ChickenTortillaSoup,197ChiliCheeseDip,241ChipotleChili,176FourZestyBeans,108FruitSalsa,243HotCrabDip,250MexicaliRoundSteak,68MexicanDip,247NachoDip,242Salsa,243SalsaSoup,200SloppyBeefSandwiches,80Slow-CookerBlackBeanChili,188Slow-CookerTex-MexChicken,13SouthwestChickenandWhiteBeanSoup,192SouthwesternChicken,13TacoBeanSoup,198

TacoChickenSoup,196VegetableBeefSoupwithSalsa,134

Salsa,243SalsaSoup,200San-Antonio-StyleTortillaSoup,148Sandwiches

BarbecuedChickenSandwiches,36BBQVeggieJoes,116BeefPitas,77BeefSandwiches,77CabbageJoe,46FrenchDip,77ItalianTurkeySandwiches,41PizzaSloppyJoe—VegetableVariety,116PorkandBeefBarbecue,76“PulledPork”withApplesauce,98SloppyBeefSandwiches,80SloppyJanes,36SloppyJoesItalia,45TangyBarbecueSandwiches,76TurkeyBarbecue,37VegetableSloppyJoes,121

SaucyMeatballs,44SaucyPearButter,251SaucyScallopedPotatoes,206Sauerkraut

BarbecuedRibs&Sauce,98GermanDinner,76RibswithApplesandKraut,98SauerkrautandKielbasa,99SturdySauerkrautDinner,65Three-IngredientSauerkrautDinner,94

SauerkrautandKielbasa,99SausageandBlackBeanStew,188SausageandCabbage,100SausagePasta,49Sausage-SweetPotatoBake,101

SausageVegetableStew,100SausageWhiteBeanSoup,170ScandinavianBeans,105Seafood,Clams

ChickenClamChowder,148ManhattanClamChowder,156TastyClamChowder,156

Seafood,CrabHotCrabDip,250SeafoodDip,250SpaghettiSaucewithCrab,125

SeafoodDip,250Seafood,FishFillets

Tex-MexLuau,123Seafood,Flounder

HerbedFlounder,124Seafood,Oysters

CrockpotOysterStew,124OysterandPotatoFilling,125

Seafood,RedSnapperFishFeast,124

Seafood,SalmonCreamySalmonChowder,154SalmonCheeseCasserole,126VegetableSalmonChowder,155

Seafood,ShrimpCheesyNewOrleansShrimpDip,251CompanyCasserole,126CornandShrimpChowder,154Hot&SourSoup,157Jambalaya,127ShrimpChowder,153Slow-CookerShrimpMarinara,126

Seafood,TunaSimpleTunaDelight,125SurpriseStuffedPeppers,122TunaCasserole,128

TunaNoodleCasserole,128ShrimpChowder,153ShrimpJambalaya,127SimpleTunaDelight,125SirloinNo-BeanChili,130Six-BeanBarbecuedBeans,109SlimDunk,245Slimmed-DownPastaSauce,119SloppyBeefSandwiches,80SloppyJanes,36SloppyJoesItalia,45Slow-CookedCabbageRolls,66Slow-CookedChicken&MushroomStew,26Slow-CookedChili,176Slow-CookedCoffeeBeefRoast,54Slow-CookedItalianChicken,18Slow-CookedPorkStew,99Slow-CookedSteakFajitas,78Slow-CookerBarbecuedChicken,12Slow-CookerBerryCobbler,238Slow-CookerBlackBeanChili,188Slow-CookerChai,257Slow-CookerEnchiladas,79Slow-CookerFajitaStew,78Slow-CookerPorkTenderloin,94Slow-CookerRatatouille,214Slow-CookerShrimpMarinara,126Slow-CookerStroganoff,64Slow-CookerStuffingwithPoultry,209Slow-CookerTex-MexChicken,13SmokedBeefBrisket,58SmokedSalmonCornChowder,155SmokyMapleBakedBeans,110SmotheredChicken,25SnowmobileSoup,166SouptoGetThinOn,171SouthernBarbecueSpaghettiSauce,43

SouthwestChickenandWhiteBeanSoup,192SouthwestCornSoup,197SouthwesternChicken,13SpaghettiSauceSeePasta,SauceSpaghettiSauce,87SpaghettiSaucewithCrab,125SpicedApples,230SpicedApricotCider,256SpicedCoffee,258SpicedPearButter,251SpicedPotRoast,58SpicyBeefRoast,55SpicyChickenRiceSoup,144SpicyCornCasserole,225SpicyItalianChicken,17Spinach

CheesySpinachandBaconDip,245Eggs’n’Spinach,260RedandGreenBeanSoup,150SausageWhiteBeanSoup,170SlimDunk,245SouptoGetThinOn,171WhiteBeanFennelSoup,202

SpreadsItalianoSpread,244

Squash,AcornAutumnPorkChops,97TurkeyThighs,AcornSquash,andApples,38VegetableAcornSquash,217

Squash,ButternutBlackBeanandButternutChickenChili,194FruityVegetableBeefStew,75SquashandApples,218VeggieBeefStew,73Wintertime-VegetablesChili,184

Squash,WinterWildRiceSoup,149

Squash,Yellow

CabbageVeggieSoup,170VegetableRiceCasserole,204

SquashandApples,218SteakChili,175StewedTomatoes,223StewinaSnap,136Stick-to-Your-RibsVeggieSoup,133“Stir-Fry”Veggies,204Strawberries

StrawberryRhubarbSauce,232StrawberryRhubarbSauce,232StringBeansSeeGreenBeansStroganoff

BeefStroganoff,63GroundBeefStroganoff,86Slow-CookerStroganoff,64

StuffedCabbage,66StuffedPeppers,86Stuffing

CompanyChicken,17FreshHerbStuffing,210OysterandPotatoFilling,125PotatoFilling,209Slow-CookerStuffingwithPoultry,209

SturdySauerkrautDinner,65SucculentSteak,60Sun-DriedTomatoesSeeTomatoes,Sun-DriedSuperEasyChicken,17SurpriseStuffedPeppers,122SurvivalSoup,171SwedishMeatballs,44SweetandSourBeans,111SweetandSourMeatballs,83Sweet’n’SourChickenOverPotatoes,16Sweet’n’SourChickenOverRice,15SweetPeppersSeePeppers,BellSweetSweetPotato-CranberryCasserole,213SweetPotatoFruitCompote,213SweetPotatoLentilStew,158SweetPotatoSoup,172

SweetPotatoesAutumnBrisket,58CandiedSweetPotatoes,212FruitedTurkeyandYams,38Ham-Yam-Apples,90PorkandApricotswithMashedSweetPotatoes,96PorkStew,96RosySweetPotatoes,212Sausage-SweetPotatoBake,101SweetPotato-CranberryCasserole,213SweetPotatoFruitCompote,213SweetPotatoLentilStew,158SweetPotatoSoup,172

Sweet-SourRedCabbage,219SwissCheeseandVeggieSoup,166SwissSteakwithCarrotsandTomatoes,51SwissSteakwithOnion,Peppers,andTomatoes,52

T

TacoBeanSoup,198TacoChickenSoup,196TacoCornSoup,192TacoSoup,134TacoTwistSoup,191Tacos

ChickenSoftTacos,27LentilTacos,120MachacaBeef,54

TangyBarbecueSandwiches,76TangyCocktailFranks,250TangyStuffedGreenPeppers,87Tapioca

DeluxeTapiocaPudding,234Tastes-Like-Chili-Rellenos,117TastyClamChowder,156

TastyPorkTenderloin,95Tea

AlmondTea,258AutumnTea,255ChristmasWassail,254GreenGrapeGingerTea,256Slow-CookerChai,257

TempehVegetableSloppyJoes,121

TeriyakiFruitedFlankSteak,52

TerrificTurkeyBreast,39TexasDip,244Tex-MexLuau,123TexturedVegetableProtein

PizzaSloppyJoe—VegetableVariety,116VegetarianChiliwithCorn,183

Three-IngredientSauerkrautDinner,94Three-PepperSteak,52Tofu

Hot&SourSoup,157TofuandVegetables,205

TofuandVegetables,205TomatoGreenBeanSoup,161Tomato-ZucchiniRatatouille,247Tomatoes

AdirondackSoup,161Artichoke-TomatoChicken,14BakedTomatoes,222CabbageBeanSoup,190CapeBretonChicken,31DeliciousSpaghettiSauce,120FreshTomatoSoup,162Garden-FreshChiliSauce,118ItalianoSpread,244KielbasaandCabbage,46Lentil-TomatoStew,158

LotsaTomatoesBeefStew,74MarinaraSauce,119MexicanTomato-CornSoup,162Norma’sVegetarianChili,182Salsa,243StewedTomatoes,223SwissSteakwithCarrotsandTomatoes,51SwissSteakwithOnion,Peppers,andTomatoes,52TacoBeanSoup,198TomatoGreenBeanSoup,161Tomato-ZucchiniRatatouille,247TurkeyRosemaryVeggieSoup,135ZucchiniSpecial,217

Tomatoes,Sun-DriedChickenandSun-DriedTomatoes,10

TortillasChickenandBeanTorta,31ChickenTortillaCasserole,32CreamyHamLasagna,90Slow-CookedSteakFajitas,78Slow-CookerEnchiladas,79TurkeyEnchiladas,41TurkeyFajitas,42

TunaCasserole,128TunaNoodleCasserole,128Turkey,Bacon

BarbecuedGreenBeans,112BeefBurgundy,61Brown-SugarBarbecuedLimaBeans,107CheesyNewOrleansShrimpDip,251CheesySpinachandBaconDip,245ChickenClamChowder,148ChiliBake,178CoqauVin,24CornandShrimpChowder,154CornChowder,163Five-BakedBeans,109

FruityBakedBeanCasserole,113HotGermanPotatoSalad,212ManhattanClamChowder,156MixedSlow-CookerBeans,111NavyBeanandBaconChowder,199NewEnglandBakedBeans,106RedRice,50ScandinavianBeans,105SmokyMapleBakedBeans,110SweetandSourBeans,111Sweet-SourRedCabbage,219

TurkeyBarbecue,37Turkey,Breast

BroccoliTurkeySupreme,42Chickenetti,33Cranberry-OrangeTurkeyBreast,37EasyandDeliciousTurkeyBreast,40ItalianTurkeySandwiches,41LemonyTurkeyBreast,40TerrificTurkeyBreast,39TurkeyBarbecue,37TurkeyCacciatore,37TurkeyEnchiladas,41TurkeywithMushroomSauce,39

TurkeyCacciatore,37TurkeyChiliwithBlackBeans,189Turkey,Cooked

BlackBeanandButternutChickenChili,194ChickenBarleyChili,195Slow-CookerStuffingwithPoultry,209SouthwestCornSoup,197TurkeyFrameSoup,139TurkeyGreenChiliChowder,138TurkeyMushroomSoup,138TurkeySoup,140Turkey-ZucchiniSoup,138

TurkeyEnchiladas,41

TurkeyFajitas,42TurkeyFrameSoup,139TurkeyGreenChiliChowder,138Turkey,Ground

4-BeanTurkeyChili,179BBQBalls,45Beef-VegetableCasserole,67CabbageJoe,46CheeseburgerSoup,137CheesyStuffedGreenPeppers,47Chilly-Chili,179FootballBeanServe,190GroundTurkeyPotatoDinner,45GroundTurkeySoup,135HotChili,180“Lean”CowboyBeans,111Many-BeansChili,178MeatballMushroomSoup,136MeatLoaf,80MeatLoafandMushrooms,81MexicanDip,247NoodlelessLasagna,50PodyScoutBeans,110PorcupineMeatballs,82SaucyMeatballs,44SloppyJanes,36SloppyJoesItalia,45SouthernBarbecueSpaghettiSauce,43StewinaSnap,136SwedishMeatballs,44TacoSoup,134TurkeyChiliwithBlackBeans,189TurkeyHash,46TurkeyLasagna,43TurkeyMacaroni,48TurkeyMeatballsinCranberryBarbecueSauce,248TurkeyMeatballSoup,136

TurkeyMeatLoaf,42TurkeyRosemaryVeggieSoup,135TurkeySlow-CookerPizza,48Zucchini-VegetablePot,47

Turkey,HamCreamyHamLasagna,90RedRice,50

TurkeyHash,46Turkey,Kielbasa

KielbasaandCabbage,46PorkandApricotswithMashedSweetPotatoes,96SauerkrautandKielbasa,99

TurkeyLasagna,43TurkeyMacaroni,48TurkeyMeatballsinCranberryBarbecueSauce,248TurkeyMeatballSoup,136TurkeyMeatLoaf,42TurkeyMushroomSoup,138Turkey,Pepperoni

NoodlelessLasagna,50TurkeyRosemaryVeggieSoup,135Turkey,Sausage

Black-EyedPeaChili,200CabbageSausageSoup,169ChickenJambalaya,30Eggs’n’Spinach,260Jambalaya,127NowThat’sLasagna,49PorkandApricotswithMashedSweetPotatoes,96Rice&BeanSoup,137SausageandBlackBeanStew,188SausagePasta,49SausageWhiteBeanSoup,170TurkeySausageStew,201WildRiceCasserole,70

TurkeySausageStew,201TurkeySlow-CookerPizza,48

Turkey,SmokedHealthyBeanSoup,150RedandGreenBeanSoup,150

TurkeySoup,140Turkey,Tenderloin

TurkeyFajitas,42Turkey,Thighs

FruitedTurkeyandYams,38TurkeyThighs,AcornSquash,andApples,38

TurkeyThighs,AcornSquash,andApples,38TurkeywithMushroomSauce,39Turkey-ZucchiniSoup,138TuscanBeefStew,64Twenty-CloveChicken,10

V

VanillaBeanRicePudding,234VanillaSteamer,257VealHawaiian,65VegetableAcornSquash,217VegetableBeefBarleySoup,130VegetableBeefSoupwithSalsa,134VegetableCasserole,205VegetableChili,181VegetableMedley,203VegetableMinestrone,160VegetableRiceCasserole,204VegetableSalmonChowder,155VegetableSloppyJoes,121Vegetable-StuffedPeppers,121VegetableswithPasta,204VegetarianBakedBeans,108VegetarianChiliSoup,183VegetarianChiliwithCorn,183VegetarianChiliwithMushrooms,181

VeggieBeefStew,73VeggieStock,174VienneseCoffee,258

W

WalnutsBakedAppleswithCranberries,228Blueberry-AppleWaffleTopping,262BostonBrownBread,262OatmealMorning,260OvernightAppleOatmeal,259SeafoodDip,250

WaterChestnutsBroccoliTurkeySupreme,42ChineseVegetables,206HotArtichokeDip,247Hot&SourSoup,157

Welcome-HomeSlow-CookerStew,71Weney’sChicken&VegetableStew,141WheatBerries

CreamySalmonChowder,154WhiteBeanandBarleySoup,201WhiteBeanFennelSoup,202WhiteChocolateBreadPudding,235WildMushroomsItalian,226WildRice,221WildRiceandLentilSoup,149WildRiceandVeggies,221WildRiceCasserole,70WildRicePilaf,220WildRiceSoup,149Wine,Port

AppleCranberryCompote,228Wine,Red

BeefBurgundy,61

CassouletChowder,199Chianti-BraisedShortRibs,53CoqauVin,24CranberrySaucewithRedWineandOranges,233EasyCompanyBeef,63ItalianChickenStew,32LambStew,103Lentil-TomatoStew,158Quick-to-MixVegetableSoup,161RootVegetablesandPotRoast,56Slow-CookerRatatouille,214Welcome-HomeSlow-CookerStew,71WineTenderRoast,59

Wine,SherryBakedChickenBreasts,19ChickenDelicious,20VealHawaiian,65

WineTenderRoast,59Wine,White

AutumnChickenandVeggies,25CarameledPears’n’Wine,230ChickenBreastswithRosemary,13DeliciousChicken&Vegetables,24FishFeast,124HeartyBeanandVegetableStew,185HotFruitCompote,231OnionSoup,173TurkeywithMushroomSauce,39Twenty-CloveChicken,10

Wintertime-VegetablesChili,184

Y

YamsFruitedTurkeyandYams,38Ham-Yam-Apples,90

Ham&YamDish,91PorkStew,96SweetPotato-CranberryCasserole,213

Z

ZestyChickenBreasts,19Zucchini

CabbageVeggieSoup,170ChickenMushroomStew,145Chili-ChiliBang-Bang,185Eggplant&ZucchiniCasserole,216FishFeast,124FruitandVegetableCurry,122GardenChili,180HeartyVeggieChili,182MinestroneSoup,190Quick&HealthyVegetableSoup,162SausagePasta,49SouthwestCornSoup,197Tomato-ZucchiniRatatouille,247Turkey-ZucchiniSoup,138VegetableRiceCasserole,204VegetableswithPasta,204ZucchiniinSourCream,217ZucchiniSpecial,217Zucchini-VegetablePot,47

ZucchiniinSourCream,217ZucchiniSpecial,217Zucchini-VegetablePot,47

AbouttheAuthor

PhyllisGoodisaNewYorkTimesbestsellingauthorwhosebookshavesoldnearly11millioncopies.

GoodistheauthorofthenationallyacclaimedFix-ItandForget-Itslow-cookercookbooks,severalofwhichhaveappearedonTheNewYorkTimesbestsellerlist,aswellasthebestsellerlistsofUSAToday,PublishersWeekly,andBookSense.Inadditiontothisbook,theseriesincludes:•Fix-ItandForget-ItCookbook(RevisedandUpdated)700GreatSlow-CookerRecipes•Fix-ItandForget-ItChristmasCookbook600Slow-CookerHolidayRecipes•Fix-ItandForget-It5-IngredientFavoritesComfortingSlow-CookerRecipes•Fix-ItandForget-ItSlowCookerDiabeticCookbook(RevisedandUpdated)550SlowCookerFavorites—toincludeeveryone(withtheAmericanDiabetesAssociation)•Fix-ItandForget-ItVegetarianCookbook565DeliciousSlow-Cooker,Stove-Top,Oven,andSaladRecipes,plus50SuggestedMenus•Fix-ItandForget-ItPINKCookbook

Morethan700GreatSlow-CookerRecipes!•Fix-ItandForget-ItKids’Cookbook50FavoriteRecipestoMakeinaSlowCooker•Fix-ItandForget-ItNewCookbook250NewDeliciousSlowCookerRecipes!

•Fix-ItandForget-ItSlowCookerMagic550AmazingEverydayRecipesGoodisalsotheauthoroftheFix-ItandEnjoy-Itseries,a“cousin”seriestothephenomenallysuccessfulFix-ItandForget-Itcookbooks.Therearecurrentlyfourbooksinthatseries:•Fix-ItandEnjoy-ItCookbookAll-Purpose,Welcome-HomeRecipes•Fix-ItandEnjoy-It5-IngredientRecipesQuickandEasy—forStove-TopandOven!

•Fix-ItandEnjoy-ItDiabeticCookbookStove-TopandOvenRecipes—forEveryone!(withtheAmericanDiabetesAssociation)•Fix-ItandEnjoy-ItChurchSuppersDiabeticCookbook500GreatStove-TopandOvenRecipes—forEveryone!(withtheAmericanDiabetesAssociation)•Fix-ItandEnjoy-ItHealthyCookbook400GreatStove-TopandOvenRecipes(withnutritionalexpertisefromMayoClinic)•Fix-ItandEnjoy-ItPotluckHeaven543RecipesThatEveryoneLovesPhyllisPellmanGoodisExecutiveEditoratGoodBooks.(GoodBookshaspublishedhundredsoftitlesbymorethan135authors.)ShereceivedherB.A.andM.A.inEnglishfromNewYorkUniversity.Sheandherhusband,Merle,liveinLancaster,Pennsylvania.Theyaretheparentsoftwoadultdaughters.

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BakedAppleswithDates,page227

Dill-LemonChicken,page11

FreshTomatoSoup,page162

GreenBeanswithDill,page213

LentilandRicePilaf,page114

MacaroniandCheddar/ParmesanCheese,page117

RhubarbSauce,page232

Sausage-SweetPotatoBake,page101

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