Cherry Delight (Cobbler)

1 box of yellow cake mix
1 can of Cherry pie filling
1/2 cup of melted butter

grease the crock pot(i used non stick spray)

put the cherries in the bottom ad cake mix and butter and mix til you get a lumpy grainy mixture .

Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 let cool and serve with ice cream.

Mexican Chicken - Crockpot

Ingredients:
1-1/2lbs chicken breast shredded (or small chunks)
1 - can (15oz) whole tomato (I use diced)
1 - 10 oz can enchilada sauce
1 medium onion chopped
1 - can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1 - clove garlic minced
2 cups of water
1 - (14-1/2 oz) can of chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen corn
1 Tbls dried chopped cilantro

Add everything to crock pot, mix together, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hrs. Serve with tortilla chips, you can also use sour cream, hot sauce, cheese.

CHICKEN STEW

Prep time: 12 minutes 

 3 Med potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 

 2 cups baby-cut carrots 

1 package (8 ounces) fresh whole mushrooms,cut in half 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1/2 tsp salt 

1 tsp instant chopped onion 

1/4 tsp garlic powder 

1 TBS tomato paste 

1 jar (15 ounces) roasted chicken gravy 

1/2 cup of dry white wine or water 

 Toss potatoes, carrots and mushrooms in 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker. Arrange chicken on top. sprinkle salt, onion and garlic over the chicken. Stir the tomato paste into jar of gravy. pour gravy mixture and wine or water all over. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until veggies are tender. Serve with a crusty bread....I have made chedder biscuits

Vegetarian Penne Pasta

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1.Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender.

2.In a bowl, whisk the flour, seasonings and cream until smooth; add to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta and add to vegetable mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 onion
1 1/2 pounds cooked, cubed chicken meat
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 large carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup fresh pea pods, halved
1/2 large green bell pepper, diced
6 cups cooked white rice
2 eggs
1/3 cup soy sauce

Directions

1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, then add chicken and 2 tablespoons soy sauce and stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes.

2.Stir in carrots, celery, red bell pepper, pea pods and green bell pepper and stir-fry another 5 minutes. Then add rice and stir thoroughly.

3.Finally, stir in scrambled eggs and 1/3 cup soy sauce, heat through and serve hot.

Baked Ziti

Ingredients:

1 (16 oz) package Ziti Pasta
16 oz Ricotta Cheese
4-6 slices Provolone Cheese
1 lb. shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 (32 oz) jar Spaghetti Sauce
1 Egg, beaten
1/4 C grated Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Basil (optional)

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 375*

Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add Ziti and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.

In medium bowl mix: Ziti, Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, egg, and 1 1/2 C Spaghetti Sauce.

Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spoon in Ziti mixture. Top with remaining Spaghetti Sauce, followed by Parmesan Cheese and then sliced Provolone Cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Sprinkle freshly topped Basil on top.

Orange Slush

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
8 ice cubes
Dash of vanilla

Directions

1.In a blender, combine orange juice concentrate, milk, sugar, vanilla and ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.