Strawberry Spinach Salad I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, worcestershire sauce and onion. cover, and chill for one hour.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. pour dressing over salad, and toss. refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

slow cooker italian beef for sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (5 pound) rump roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 15 mins


• combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. stir well, and bring to a boil.
• place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
• cover, and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours. when done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork.

Cuban Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup red or yellow bell pepper, diced
• 3/4 cup canned black beans, drained
• 3/4 cup diced fresh or canned pineapple
• 2 cups cooked chicken meat, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• toss the romaine with the onion, avocado, and peppers in a large bowl. divide among four salad plates. top each salad with a mound of black beans, some pineapple chunks, and the chopped chicken meat.
• whisk together the olive oil with the garlic, salt, and pepper. drizzle this dressing over each salad along with a little lime juice.

Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. rinse under cold water and drain.
• in a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. pile the meat the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. rinse under cold water and drain.
• in a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

sesame pasta chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. transfer to a large bowl.
• in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. shake well.
• pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

Tan

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 5 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and diced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and black pepper. taste and adjust sugar and vinegar to your personal preference. add the apples, and stir to coat.

amazing mexican quinoa salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can corn
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• dressing:
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, mashed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
• whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. stir again before serving.

jamie's minestrone

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 5 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red (optional)
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
• 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
• 3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup seashell pasta
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese for topping
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
• add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. if desired add red at this point. reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.
• fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. add macaroni and cook until tender. drain water and set aside.
• once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. ladle soup on top of pasta and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. spray with olive oil and serve.

Tuna And Veggie Cucumber Boats

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped broccoli
• 3 tablespoons low-fat plain greek-style yogurt
• 2 tablespoons diced red onion
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix tuna, carrot, celery, broccoli, yogurt, red onion, and mayonnaise together in a bowl; spread into the cucumber halves.

zesty slow cooker chicken barbecue

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
• 1/2 cup italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• place chicken in a slow cooker. in a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce. pour over the chicken.
• cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

jamie's cranberry spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and let cool.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white vinegar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. toss with spinach just before serving.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

greek pasta salad i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 (4 ounce) can whole black olives
• 3/4 cup sliced pepperoni sausage, cut into strips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• in a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar. add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. toss until evenly coated. cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

broccoli-and-bacon salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• salad:
• 2 pounds broccoli florets
• 10 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• dressing:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• toss broccoli, bacon, red onion, raisins, cashews, and water chestnuts together in a large bowl.
• whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together until smooth; pour over salad and toss to coat.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the dressing sets, at least 4 hours.

absolutely fabulous greek/house dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/2 quarts olive oil
• 1/3 cup garlic powder
• 1/3 cup dried oregano
• 1/3 cup dried basil
• 1/4 cup pepper
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup onion powder
• 1/4 cup dijon-style mustard
• 2 quarts red vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a very large container, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onion powder, and dijon-style mustard. pour in the vinegar, and mix vigorously until well blended. store tightly covered at room temperature.

spinach and strawberry salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 4 cups sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
• 4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o®
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. set aside to cool completely.
• in a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. fold in whipped topping. spread evenly over the cooled crust. refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.

jamie's cranberry spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and let cool.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white vinegar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. toss with spinach just before serving.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

kale and smoked salmon frittata

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chopped kale, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 4 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 12 eggs, beaten
• 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• heat butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat; cook and stir kale, about 2 minutes. add water and cover skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. remove lid and cook, stirring frequently, until water is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
• mix potatoes, salmon, and capers into kale; cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• pour eggs over kale-salmon mixture; cook, stirring gently and scraping the bottom of the skillet to prevent sticking, until barely set, about 5 minutes. sprinkle feta cheese over egg mixture.
• broil in the preheated oven until top is browned and eggs are set and puffed, about 5 minutes. allow frittata to sit in skillet for a few minutes before serving.

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. pile the meat the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

at the beach jell-o® treat

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (3 ounce) packages berry-flavored gelatin (such as jell-o® berry blue)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup teddy bear-shaped graham snacks, or as needed
• cocktail umbrellas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• stir berry-flavored gelatin and boiling water together in a bowl until gelatin is dissolved, about 2 minutes. stir in cold water until evenly mixed. pour gelatin mixture into small cups about 3/4-full. refrigerate until set, 2 to 3 hours.
• fill a plastic bag with whipped topping and cut 1 bottom corner of the bag; pipe whipped topping each gelatin cup. sprinkle graham cracker crumbs the whipped topping until fully covered, creating 'sand'. arrange bear-shaped graham snacks on the 'sand'. place an umbrella in the sand.

red skinned potato salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 pounds clean, scrubbed new red potatoes
• 6 eggs
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain and set in the refrigerator to cool.
• place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble and set aside.
• chop the cooled potatoes, leaving skin on. add to a large bowl, along with the eggs, bacon, onion and celery. add mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. chill for an hour before serving.

romaine with garlic lemon anchovy dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1/4 pound parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• separate romaine leaves. cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces, wash well, and spin dry.
• with a vegetable peeler, shave 1/3 cup parmesan curls.
• in a blender puree garlic and anchovies with lemon juice. with motor running add oil in a stream until dressing is emulsified. season with salt and pepper.
• in a bowl toss romaine with dressing, 1/4 cup parmesan curls, and salt and pepper to taste. divide salad between 2 plates and sprinkle with remaining parmesan curls.

sesame pasta chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. transfer to a large bowl.
• in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. shake well.
• pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

slow cooker italian beef for sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (5 pound) rump roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 15 mins


• combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. stir well, and bring to a boil.
• place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
• cover, and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours. when done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork.

Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. rinse under cold water and drain.
• in a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Zucchini Slice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 zucchinis, peeled and grated
• 1 onion, grated
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 5 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup self-rising flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 8x4 inch loaf pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together zucchini, onion, cheese, eggs, oil, and self-rising flour. spread mixture into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until set and golden.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

amazing mexican quinoa salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can corn
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• dressing:
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, mashed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
• whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. stir again before serving.

jamie's cranberry spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and let cool.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white vinegar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. toss with spinach just before serving.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

Bite-sized Salmon Tikka

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound wild pacific salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• mix together the cayenne, turmeric, and salt in a bowl. add the salmon to the bowl and toss to coat. allow to sit 15 minutes.
• heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. while the oil is heating, sprinkle the cornstarch over the salmon and again toss to coat.
• cook the salmon in the heated oil until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.

Strawberry Spinach Salad I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, worcestershire sauce and onion. cover, and chill for one hour.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. pour dressing over salad, and toss. refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. rinse under cold water and drain.
• in a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

jamie's minestrone

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 5 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red (optional)
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
• 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
• 3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup seashell pasta
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese for topping
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
• add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. if desired add red at this point. reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.
• fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. add macaroni and cook until tender. drain water and set aside.
• once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. ladle soup on top of pasta and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. spray with olive oil and serve.

zesty slow cooker chicken barbecue

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
• 1/2 cup italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• place chicken in a slow cooker. in a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce. pour over the chicken.
• cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.

greek pasta salad i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 (4 ounce) can whole black olives
• 3/4 cup sliced pepperoni sausage, cut into strips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• in a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar. add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. toss until evenly coated. cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.

absolutely fabulous greek/house dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/2 quarts olive oil
• 1/3 cup garlic powder
• 1/3 cup dried oregano
• 1/3 cup dried basil
• 1/4 cup pepper
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup onion powder
• 1/4 cup dijon-style mustard
• 2 quarts red vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a very large container, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onion powder, and dijon-style mustard. pour in the vinegar, and mix vigorously until well blended. store tightly covered at room temperature.

refreshing lentil salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups water
• salt
• 1 1/4 cups dry lentils
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 small green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 small carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup oil-cured black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, cut in half lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. pour the lentils into the water while stirring constantly. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. drain well.
• transfer the lentils to a mixing bowl and stir in the garlic, seeded tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and chile pepper. add the juice of 1 lemon plus 1 teaspoon of the zest. mix in the shredded carrot, olives, and cilantro.
• season with salt and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil; mix well. refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
• before serving, mix the salad again and add more lemon juice or olive oil if needed. transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced eggs.

spinach and strawberry salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 4 cups sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

jamie's cranberry spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and let cool.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white vinegar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. toss with spinach just before serving.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
• 4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o®
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. set aside to cool completely.
• in a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. fold in whipped topping. spread evenly over the cooled crust. refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.

broccoli-and-bacon salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• salad:
• 2 pounds broccoli florets
• 10 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• dressing:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• toss broccoli, bacon, red onion, raisins, cashews, and water chestnuts together in a large bowl.
• whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together until smooth; pour over salad and toss to coat.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the dressing sets, at least 4 hours.

sesame pasta chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. transfer to a large bowl.
• in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. shake well.
• pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

red skinned potato salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 pounds clean, scrubbed new red potatoes
• 6 eggs
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain and set in the refrigerator to cool.
• place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble and set aside.
• chop the cooled potatoes, leaving skin on. add to a large bowl, along with the eggs, bacon, onion and celery. add mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. chill for an hour before serving.

Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. rinse under cold water and drain.
• in a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Strawberry Spinach Salad I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, worcestershire sauce and onion. cover, and chill for one hour.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. pour dressing over salad, and toss. refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. rinse under cold water and drain.
• in a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

slow cooker italian beef for sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (5 pound) rump roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 15 mins


• combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. stir well, and bring to a boil.
• place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
• cover, and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours. when done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork.

slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. pile the meat the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

moroccan sweet potato and raisin salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 saffron threads, crumbled, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• place raisins into a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand to plump.
• place sweet potatoes into a saucepan, cover with 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. add honey, butter, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, and saffron to potatoes; reduce heat to low. simmer until potatoes are tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes. drain raisins and stir into sweet potato mixture.
• continue to simmer until mixture has thickened, about 10 more minutes. let cool before serving.

jamie's minestrone

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 5 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red (optional)
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
• 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
• 3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup seashell pasta
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese for topping
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
• add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. if desired add red at this point. reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.
• fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. add macaroni and cook until tender. drain water and set aside.
• once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. ladle soup on top of pasta and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. spray with olive oil and serve.

amazing mexican quinoa salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can corn
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• dressing:
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, mashed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
• whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. stir again before serving.

zesty slow cooker chicken barbecue

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
• 1/2 cup italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• place chicken in a slow cooker. in a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce. pour over the chicken.
• cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

jamie's cranberry spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and let cool.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white vinegar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. toss with spinach just before serving.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

absolutely fabulous greek/house dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/2 quarts olive oil
• 1/3 cup garlic powder
• 1/3 cup dried oregano
• 1/3 cup dried basil
• 1/4 cup pepper
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup onion powder
• 1/4 cup dijon-style mustard
• 2 quarts red vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a very large container, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onion powder, and dijon-style mustard. pour in the vinegar, and mix vigorously until well blended. store tightly covered at room temperature.

greek pasta salad i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 (4 ounce) can whole black olives
• 3/4 cup sliced pepperoni sausage, cut into strips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• in a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar. add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. toss until evenly coated. cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.

Katie's Yogurt Veggie Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 25 ounces nonfat plain yogurt
• 1/2 large english cucumber - halved, seeded, and grated
• 1 carrot, grated
• salt to taste
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• spoon yogurt into a cheesecloth-lined colander; set aside until most of water has drained, at least 30 minutes.
• place grated cucumber and grated carrot in a cheesecloth-lined colander; sprinkle with salt. place a heavy object, such as a bowl, atop cucumber and carrot to drain excess water, 15 to 20 minutes.
• mix yogurt, cucumber, carrot, onion, red bell pepper, celery, parsley, lemon juice, mint, and cumin in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 1 hour.

spinach and strawberry salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 4 cups sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

jamie's cranberry spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and let cool.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white vinegar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. toss with spinach just before serving.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

sesame pasta chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. transfer to a large bowl.
• in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. shake well.
• pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

broccoli-and-bacon salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• salad:
• 2 pounds broccoli florets
• 10 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• dressing:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• toss broccoli, bacon, red onion, raisins, cashews, and water chestnuts together in a large bowl.
• whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together until smooth; pour over salad and toss to coat.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the dressing sets, at least 4 hours.

Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
• 4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o®
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. set aside to cool completely.
• in a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. fold in whipped topping. spread evenly over the cooled crust. refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. mix in frozen strawberries, and stir until thawed. pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.

Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. rinse under cold water and drain.
• in a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Strawberry Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package angel food cake mix
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o®
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, mix together flavored gelatin with boiling water and stir until dissolved. stir in cold water and frozen strawberries. chill until slightly thickened to the consistency of egg whites. if adding lots of frozen strawberries, it may reach this stage while stirring.
• cut cake into cubes, or just rip it into bite size chunks and trim off the dark brown edges. gently fold in frozen whipped topping and cake into the strawberry mixture. chill until set. decorate top with any extra topping and strawberries.

red skinned potato salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 pounds clean, scrubbed new red potatoes
• 6 eggs
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain and set in the refrigerator to cool.
• place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble and set aside.
• chop the cooled potatoes, leaving skin on. add to a large bowl, along with the eggs, bacon, onion and celery. add mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. chill for an hour before serving.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

Strawberry Spinach Salad I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, worcestershire sauce and onion. cover, and chill for one hour.
• in a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. pour dressing over salad, and toss. refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Rocket And Parma Ham Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (7 ounce) bag arugula
• 7 ounces parma ham, torn into thin strips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• arrange arugula on a large, flat platter.
• top arugula with parma ham.
• drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.

slow cooker italian beef for sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (5 pound) rump roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 15 mins


• combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. stir well, and bring to a boil.
• place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
• cover, and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours. when done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork.