Candied Chicken

I am always on the look out for easy and delicious dinner ideas. After trying this one, and seeing the way my husband and kids practically INHALED it, I'm putting it on my "keeper" list!

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Put in crock pot. In a bowl, mix:

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1/4 cup mustard

1/2 cup ketchup

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1/4 c. onion, diced (I didn't have an onion so I used a little minced onion and it was great)

3/4 c. water

1/4 t. salt

Pour over chicken. Cook 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 on low.

I've tried this recipe twice, once served over rice, and once on buns for sandwiches, and they were equally inhaled!

Italian Chicken

4 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cube butter
1 package Zesty Italian seasoning (this is found in the salad dressing area, near the ranch dressing packets. Make sure to get Zesty, not just plain Italian.)

Melt butter and add chicken. Sprinkle seasoning over chicken. Cook in crockpot for 6-7 hours on low setting or 3-4 hours on high.

In a saucepan melt 8 oz cream cheese or 8 oz sour cream and one can of cream of chicken soup. Pour into crock pot over chicken and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Chicken and Rice Stew

3 cups quartered button mushrooms (8 ounces)
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium leeks, sliced (I used green onions, about 5)
1/2 Cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 Cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 14 ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth (about 5 1/4 Cups)
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup

In a 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker place mushrooms, carrots, leeks, and both rices. Add chicken. Top with spices and pour broth over all.
Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for about 4 hours. /stir in condensed soup during last ten minutes.

WONDERFUL dish in colder weather. WARNING: toddlers may not like the thyme and rosemary. You may wish to cut back or add it in about an hour before serving.

Cafe Rio Pork

Love Cafe Rio's Sweet Pork Tacos or Pork Salads? I found this recipe off one of the recipe blogs listed on the sidebar. Unfortunately, I can't remember which one. I've made this for my family a few times and it is devoured every time. It's so good.

3 lbs boneless pork roast
1 c brown sugar
1 c Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
2 T minced onions.

Combine all ingredients and cook in crockpot on low 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 hours. One hour before serving, shred meat and discard juice. Add 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup red enchilada sauce to meat.

Serve with Spanish rice, pinto or black beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, and any other taco toppings in a large tortilla or as a salad. Both are yummy.

Barbeque Beef

This is a very mild barbeque sauce that also works great with pork ribs.

3 lb beef roast (the kind that can be shredded)

3 tbsp flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp dry mustard (I always use 1 tbsp prepared mustard)

3 beef boullion cubes

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp lemon juice

15 oz tomato sauce

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Add the roast and cook on low 10-12 hours. Shred roast and mix with sauce. Serve on rolls.