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.

Cherry Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Recipe

• mix whipped topping, sweetened condensed milk, and cherries in a large mixing bowl. transfer to a serving bowl, and chill.

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.

Mardi's Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 3 (6 ounce) cans jumbo black olives, sliced
• 2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, sliced
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped
• 3 bunches green onions, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle italian-style salad dressing

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large bowl, combine the broccoli, red onion, olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and green onions.
• add the dressing, toss, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. the dressing will serve as a marinade and the vegetables will remain fresh, crunchy, yet easy to chew!

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.

Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• place potatoes into a large saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender. drain, and cool slightly.
• in a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and brown sugar. stir in the sweet potatoes, walnuts and raisins until evenly coated. chill for at least 1 hour 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.

Cranberry Salad V

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple

Recipe

• chop cranberries, celery, and walnuts lightly in a food processor.
• mix gelatin, water, and sugar. combine cranberry mixture, gelatin mixture, and pineapple (with juice) and mix thoroughly. pour into mold and refrigerate to set.
• serve on leaf of lettuce with a dollop of mayonnaise.

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 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.

Almond Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, halved
• 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground dry mustard

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together the onions, carrot, red pepper, peas, chicken, cilantro and almonds. set aside.
• in a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and dry mustard until smooth. pour over salad mixture and toss until coated. serve in pita pockets or on a bed of lettuce.

Easy Crab Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped - or more to taste
• 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
• combine peas, water chestnuts, imitation crabmeat, mayonnaise, chives, and dill in a large bowl; stir until evenly mixed. add cooled pasta and mix until coated.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yummy Summer Picnic Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup italian-style salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
• 2 cups cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cups diced tomato
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

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 rolling boil; cook the macaroni at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. drain. rinse with cold water to cool the macaroni to the touch; drain again.
• stir the mayonnaise, italian-style salad dressing, and mustard together in a large bowl. add the cool macaroni, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, green onion, salt, pepper, tuna, and egg; stir to evenly combine. chill at least 4 hours 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.

Chipotle And Adobo Pickled Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups distilled vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 canned chipotle chilies
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
• 12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled

Recipe

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


• in a large pot, combine the vinegar, water, garlic, onion, salt, sugar, chipotle chiles and adobo sauce. bring to a boil, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 15 minutes.
• place the hard-cooked eggs into clean jars. strain the boiling brine into the jars to cover the eggs. cover with lids and refrigerate for at least 3 days before serving. store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

Summertime Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 2 onions, diced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• whisk together the vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, pepper, mustard, and seasoned salt in a bowl; add the tomato and onion to the bowl and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight.

sesame broccoli salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). toast sesame seeds for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the seeds begin to turn golden brown. set aside.
• bring a large pot of water to a boil. cook broccoli in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes, or until desired tenderness. drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
• in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sesame seeds. pour over broccoli, and toss to coat.

apple avocado salad with tangerine dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
• 4 mandarin oranges, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, toss together the baby greens, red onion, walnuts, blue cheese, and lemon zest. mix in the apple and avocado just before serving.
• in a container with a lid, mix the mandarin orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and salt. drizzle over the salad as desired.

Fruity Grilled Lamb Tenderloin

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup plum jam
• 3/4 cup black cherry soda
• 1 (1 pound) lamb tenderloin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 45 mins


• in a small sauce pan, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, and jam over low heat until sugar has dissolved. reserve 1/4 cup of sauce for basting the tenderloin while grilling. combine remaining sauce with soda in a large plastic resealable bag; place meat in bag, and seal. marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
• preheat grill for medium heat.
• lightly oil preheated grill, and discard marinade. cook tenderloin for 15 to 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).
• remove meat from grill, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 1/4 inch thick medallions.

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 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.

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.

cold szechuan noodles and shredded vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 16 ounces dried soba noodles
• 1/4 cup tamari
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 2 carrots, julienned

Recipe

• in a large stockpot, cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. rinse with cool water; drain well.
• in a small bowl mix together 3 tablespoons tamari sauce, 3 tablespoons sesame oil, vinegar, sugar and chili oil.
• using tongs, toss noodles with sauce to coat well. marinate in a covered bowl for 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, tossing occasionally.
• bring marinated noodles to room temperature. mix the remaining 1tablespoon each of tamari and oil and pour over the noodles. three hours before serving stir in sweet red peppers, two thirds of the green onions, and half of the grated carrots.
• to serve, mound the noodles on a serving platter and sprinkle with the remaining green onions and carrots.

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.

Teriyaki Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, stems removed
• 20 fluid ounces teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
• 1/2 cup peppercorn ranch salad dressing

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins


• place the mushrooms and teriyaki sauce in a large resealable plastic bag. marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• place the marinated mushrooms on the prepared grill, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly charred.
• mix the blue cheese dressing and peppercorn ranch dressing in a medium bowl. dip the mushrooms in the dressing mixture to serve.

orange carrot gelatin salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (3 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
• 1 cup , drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 25 mins


• in a large bowl, stir together the orange gelatin and boiling water until the gelatin is dissolved. whisk in the neufchatel cheese and mayonnaise until well blended. the gelatin should be slightly thickened and cooled.
• stir in the vinegar, carrot, pineapple, and . pour into a greased gelatin mold or serving bowl. cover, and refrigerate until solid, about 4 hours.
• to unmold, dip the mold into a large bowl of warm water for a couple of minutes to loosen. then invert a plate to 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.

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.

horseradish gelatin salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

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


• in a medium bowl, stir together the boiling water, unflavored gelatin, and lime flavored gelatin mix until completely dissolved, about 1 minute. set aside to cool until slightly thickened. this should take about 1 hour.
• in a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cottage cheese, and horseradish with an electric mixer until foamy. stir in the pineapple, pecans and salt by hand. fold the thickened gelatin mixture into the pineapple mixture. pour into molds, and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.
• to release gelatin from molds, dip the mold in hot water for 30 seconds to loosen, then invert a serving plate.

Cinnamon Candy Apple Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (3 ounce) package cherry flavored jell-o®
• 1/3 cup cinnamon red hot candies
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup tart apples, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium bowl, add boiling water to the cherry gelatin and stir to dissolve. carefully add the cinnamon candies. let them sit for a minute, then stir to dissolve the candies into the gelatin mixture. once they are fully dissolved, add the cold water. allow the mixture to sit for ten minutes to come to room temperature.
• at room temperature, mix in the apples, celery, and walnuts. pour gelatin mixture into a decorative mold or serving bowl and refrigerate overnight to set.

Cucumber Raita

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 hot house cucumber - peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
• 2 cups greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• stir together the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt in a bowl. cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

greeked zucchini

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 2 (4 ounce) cans sliced black olives, drained
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons greek vinaigrette salad dressing
• 1/4 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spray a large piece of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray. layer the zucchini, onion, pepper, and olives the center. sprinkle with feta cheese, and drizzle with vinaigrette. fold into a packet and seal the edges.
• bake in preheated oven until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. open the foil packet, turn the oven broil, and broil until the feta lightly browns. add the grape tomatoes and serve.

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.

romaine with garlic lemon anchovy dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed
• 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.

grilled marinated salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds salmon fillets

Recipe

Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• in a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard powder, ginger and ground black pepper.
• place the salmon in a shallow, nonporous dish and pour the marinade over the salmon. cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
• grill the fish for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Primavera Noodles

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 ounces dry pasta
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3/4 cup ranch-style salad dressing
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 18 mins


• cook pasta according to package directions. during last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli and carrots to water. when pasta is al dente and broccoli and carrots are crisp-tender, drain water.
• mix in mushrooms, green pepper, salad dressing, and cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste. serve hot or cold.

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 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.

greek pasta salad iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 8 ounces rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3 cups sliced mushrooms
• 15 halved cherry tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• mix together cooked pasta, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, mushrooms, tomatoes, feta cheese, green onions and olives. cover and chill for at least 2 hours, serve cold.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle italian-style salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• salt to taste

Recipe

• rinse chicken and pat dry. place in a shallow glass bowl and pour 1/2 bottle of salad dressing over it. cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• lightly oil grill and preheat to medium high.
• remove chicken breasts from marinade. season with lemon pepper and salt to taste. grill over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

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.