Banana Bread

1 3/4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c shortening
2/3 c sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 c banana, well mashed, overripe
1/2 c walnuts, coarsely chopped:

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 

 With electric beater on low, fluff shortening in a small bowl, until soft and creamy. 

 Add sugar gradually. Beat in eggs in a slow stream. 

With a fork, beat in 1/3 of the flour mixture, 1/2 the bananas another 1/3 of the flour mixture, and the rest of the bananas then the last of the flour mixture. 

Fold in walnuts. 

 Turn into a greased and floured baking unit or a 2 1/2 quart mold and cover.

 Place on a rack in crockpot. 

 Cover crockpot, but prop the lid open with a toothpick or a twist of foil to let the excess steam escape. 

  Cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours. 

 Cool on a rack for 10 minutes.

 Serve Warm.

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Creamy Scallop Potatoes and Ham

3 lbs. med. size potatoes peeled and sliced
1 onion chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked ham
1 can (10 3/4 oz) reduced fat cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup water

Combine potatoes, onion, cheese and ham in slow Crock Pot. 

 In small bowl, stir together soup & water. Pour over potato mixture. 

 Cover pot.

 Cook on High for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender. 

 Stir mixture just before serving. 

Makes 6 servings

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Beef Bourguignon

MMM on one of the epsiodes on Desperate Housewives Lynnette made her ex hubby a yummy bowl of Beef Bourgignon 
It inspired me to make this ! YUmmo!
1 Cup Dry red wine
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
1 Large Onionm,sliced
1/2 Teaspoon Thyme
2 Tablespoons Parsley,chopped
1 Bay leaf
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
2 Pounds stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 Slices Bacon (thick-cut is possible) ,diced
12 Small White onions
1/2 Pound Sliced mushrooms
2 Cloves Garlic -- minced
1 Teaspoon Salt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combine first seven ingredients, mix well, add beef. Marinate at least 3 hours (overnight if refrigerated) Drain meat, reserving marinade.

 

 In skillet, saute bacon and remove.

 

Brown meat in bacon fat. 

 

Combine beef, bacon, vegetables and seasonings in slow cooker.

 

 Pour over enough marinade to cover.

 

 Cook on low 8-10 hours.

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Crock pot Turkey Breast

3 lb. boneless turkey breast, halved
16 oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. apple juice
1 T cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
2 T. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. browning sauce


Place the turkey skin side up in a 5-qt. crock pot.
Combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, apple juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard, cinnamon, cloves and allspice; pour over turkey.
Cover. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F.
Remove turkey to a cutting board; keep warm.
Strain cooking juices. In a saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir in strained juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in browning sauce if desired.
Serve gravy with sliced turkey.

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Tex mex pork chops

3 pounds pork shoulder
2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
chili powder to taste
crushed red pepper to taste

Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker with taco seasoning. If desired, add chili powder and/or red pepper flakes. Add water until meat is covered. Place lid on pot and cook on low for 8 hours. Remove pork shoulder from pot and shred.
Note: Serve with warm tortillas and your choice of garnishes, such as: lettuce, grated cheese, chopped onions, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and olives.

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Easy Pork Chops

4 pork chops, well trimmed
1 envelope onion soup mix
10 oz. can ready to serve chicken broth

You can brown the pork chops if you wish in a nonstick skillet 3-4 minutes on each side. Place pork chops in 3-1/2-4 quart crockpot. In medium bowl, combine soup mix and chicken broth and stir until blended. Pour this mixture over the pork chops. Cover crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. 4 servings

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Stronganoff Beef Burger

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
3 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbs flour
1/4 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 can (10 3/4oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 tbs dry red wine
1 cup dairy sour cream
6 to 8 hamburger buns, toasted and buttered

In large skillet, brown beef and bacon until red color disappears. 

 Drain.

 In crockpot, mix together drained beef, bacon, onion, flour, paprika, and salt. 

Stir in undiluted soup and wine. 

Cover pot and cook on low 4 to 5 hours. 

Stir in sour cream. 

Spoon mixture over toasted buns. 

 Serves 6 to 8. I served this over buttered noodles instead of the buns.

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