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Joanna's Teriyaki Pork

A yummy pork recipe that does well at bridging the cultures.   Peter and Monica served this at their wedding. Serve over hot, fragrant rice. 2-3 lb. pork, cut into bite size pieces 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large onion 2-3 red or green peppers Sauce ingredients: 2 c. water 1 � T. beef bouillon 2/3 c. soy sauce 2 tsp. coarse black pepper 1/3 c. sugar 4 T. cornstarch mixed with cold water Fry pork and garlic in small amount of oil until browned a little.   Put into slow cooker and add sauce ingredients except for cornstarch mixture.   Cook on high for 2-3 hr. on low or for 4-5 hr. until tender.   In the meantime, cut onions and peppers into bite size pieces.   Fry in small amount of oil until tender.   Add to the slow cooker toward the end of the cooking time.   Add cornstarch mixed with a little cold water.   Let come to a boil to thicken.   Serve over rice. Variations:   can also add pineapple chunks or carrot pieces.

Lanae's Crockpot Chicken

This delectable chicken comes from the Koehn family's kitchen.  The ingredient list is long, but the moist, savory result is totally worth it. chicken legs or wings flour salt Salt the chicken pieces, dredge in flour, and fry in a small amount of oil until browned. Sauce: 1/2 cup yellow or orange jelly (apricot or pineapple) 1/4 cup cooking wine 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 T. soy sauce 1/2-3/4 cup chopped onion 1 T. chopped celery 2 tsp. beef bullion 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp. oregano 1 1/2 tsp. parsley 1/2 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/8 tsp. thyme (opt.) Stir sauce ingredients together.  Add more water if needed.  Place fried chicken in slow cooker, pour sauce over, and bake on high for 2-3 hrs until done.

Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

This recipe makes me think of cold winter evenings, slippers, games, candles, and all things cozy.  Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, and as many other toppings as you wish.  Some more topping ideas: chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, guacamole, tomatoes.  3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder dash of cayenne pepper 14.5 oz. can chicken broth 4.5 oz can chopped green chiles 15 oz. can white corn, drained 2 15.5 oz. cans white beans, drained 3 T. butter 3 T. flour 1 cup milk 1 tsp. chicken bullion 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/2 cup sour cream Place chicken breasts on the bottom of the slow cooker, add chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, green chilies, corn, and beans.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours. About an hour before serving:  In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat.  Whisk in flour, and ...

BBQ Meatballs

I've made this quite a few times for potlucks, because I can make the meatballs earlier in the week and freeze them. Then on Sunday all I have to do is put them in the slow cooker with sauce and turn it on.  They are very well loved! Meatballs: 3 lbs. hamburger or ground pork 2 cups oatmeal 2 eggs 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 tsp. chili powder Sauce: 2 cups ketchup 1 cup brown sugar 1 T. liquid smoke 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Mix and form into small balls.  Arrange in a large, lightly greased pan.  At this point you can bake them uncovered until done and put into the freezer for later.  Or pour the sauce over, cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours.

Outrageous Warm Chicken Nacho Dip

A warm, yummy, cheesy dip perfect for taking in a slow cooker to a potluck.  Serve with tortilla chips.  I doubled the recipe. 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL�), drained   1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta�), cubed   2 large cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded   1/3 cup sour cream   1/4 cup diced green onion   1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix   2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper, or to taste (optional)   1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained   Directions: Place the diced tomatoes, processed cheese, chicken meat, sour cream, green onion, taco seasoning, and jalapeno pepper...