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Soup

Split Pea Soup

1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed
1 hambone, or 2 meaty hamhocks, or 2 c. diced ham
3 carrots, peeled & sliced
1 med. onion, chopped
2 stalks of celery plus leaves, chopped
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp. seasoned salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. fresh pepper
1 1/2 qts. hot water

Layer ingredients in slow cooker, pour in water. DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone. Remove bones and bay leaf. Serve garnished with croutons. *Freezes well.

 

Chicken

Barbecue Chicken

4-6 pieces chicken (boneless breasts)
1 bottle BBQ sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. mesquite seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2-1 tsp. red pepper flakes

Mix BBQ sauce with all ingredients listed under it. Place chicken in crockpot. Pour sauce over all. Cook slowly in crockpot about 4-6 hours. Serve with baked beans and potato salad.

 

Beef

Beef Stew

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
8 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 to 1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt.
slow cooker. Top with vegetables. Combine the water, tomato sauce
and soup mix; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 4-1/2 to 5
hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Serves 8.