CHICKEN WITH SPANISH RICE -
Preparation: 10 mins
Ingredients: 1 chicken cut up in pieces, 1 small can (10oz.) whole
tomatoes, 2 cups frozen peas, 1 can (14oz.) chicken broth, 1 fresh red
bell pepper, seeded and cut in strips, 1 cup onion, diced, 8 oz. long
grain rice, 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. each of
cumin, paprika, curcuma (or 3 tsp. Mexican seasoning mix).
Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker, except the rice. Pour
the rice on top of the rest of the ingredients. Close the lid and slow cook
for 4 hours. Optional: A whole (spicy!) sausage adds a nice touch. Slice
the sausage after cooking. Serving Suggestion: Place the rice and
chicken in the center of a serving dish and decorate with the strips of
red pepper, sausage slices and fresh chopped cilantro leaves. Serves six
to eight people.
RANCH HAND'S BBQ BEEF -
Preparation: 10 mins
Ingredients: 1 brisket (4 pounds) of beef, 2 bottles (14oz. each) barbe-
cue sauce, 2 tsp. paprika or chili seasoning, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2
tsp. lemon juice, 2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup onion, chopped.
Combine all the ingredients, except the meat, in the slow cooker. Add
the meat and coat well on all sides with the sauce. Close the lid and
slow cook for 8 hours. Optional: If you like the taste of BBQ pork, try
this recipe with a 4 lb. pork shoulder. Serving Suggestion: Slice the roast
very thin or shred it and put on rolls with lots of sauce. Goes great with
coleslaw. Serves eight to ten people.
CALCUTTA CURRY CHICKEN -
Preparation: 10 mins
Ingredients: 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken, (thighs and/or
breasts), 2 cups frozen vegetables for stew, 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of
mushroom soup, undiluted, 2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into eight
pieces, 1 tsp. salt,
Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir. Close the lid and
slow cook for 4 hours. Optional: To add a little zing, try
dered ginger. Serving Suggestion: Serve with Basmati rice. Serves six
people.
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tsp. black ground pepper, 3 Tbs. curry powder.
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Cooking time: 8 hours
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