Crock Pot Pork and White Bean Stew

My hubby, before we were married, made this wonderful meal for me the first time we ate together.  Yes, he cooked for me first.  ~smile~  He cooked it as a casserole (in the oven) and Oh. My. Goodness!!! If I wasn't hooked already...I was then. This still brings warm memories and smiles to my heart each time I make it.

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Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

If you are like me, you need an extra oven to bake your holidays dishes.  I recently decided to cook sweet potatoes in the crock pot, since my oven was occupied with a pork roast,  I was very pleased with the results.  They turned out perfect!

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Hickory BBQ Beef Stuffed Pretzel Buns #KraftRecipeMakers

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I know you are busy..that just a given in life.  My day begins at 4:30 am and, with luck, I may be in bed before 12:00 am.  With 6 year old twins and a 10 year, all boys, it’s a non-stop, ever fun and on the go life in our household.  Kraft Recipe Makers are a great way to make easy meals and lend that helping hand in the kitchen so many of us need.  Kraft makes deciding what to make for dinner tonight an easy choice.  Each of the 9 Kraft Recipe Makers include two sauces, a simmer sauce to use while cooking and a finishing sauce, to add even more amazing flavor at the end. 

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Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

It’s Fall!  Hopefully, we will see a change in the weather, something other than rain and heat would be welcomed.  How is the weather in your part of the world?  Wishing you comfort and sunshine, wherever you are. 
I seem to think of using pumpkin when Fall is officially here and visual at the market.  Making me want to take them home to decorate, display and eat them.  I did buy a pie pumpkin a couple of days ago but ended up using canned pumpkin for this Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal.  This is the first time I have cooked oatmeal in the crock pot and very pleased I did.  It was like eating a Pumpkin Spice Muffin in a bowl.  Warm and soft and quite filling.  This is definitely a keeper and will be made often. 

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Crock Pot Cabbage and Kielbasa

I needed to make something healthier for us after the holidays.  Although I am still going to make a cake or pudding or muffins or, or, or...  Well, something anyway.   Hopefully this will make up for whatever it is I am about to throw together.  Hubby and I love cabbage and kielbasa in the colder months.  It's a comfort food.  Add the sweet peppers, garlic and onion and yes, I am feeling a lot of comfort going on.  I went heavy on the garlic because I'm not feeling great...feel free to cut back.  Enjoy!

Crock Pot Cabbage and Kielbasa

16 oz turkey kielbasa, sliced 1/2 to 3/4"

1 head cabbage, chopped

4 to 6  medium to large carrots, sliced 1/2 to 3/4" 

10 small sweet colored peppers, cut in quarters  

or 1 large colored pepper, chopped

1/2 large onion, chopped

5 to 10 cloves garlic or 1 to 2 Tablespoons minced

4 cups chicken broth

28 oz can diced tomatoes, mine was flavored with basil, garlic and oregano

(V8 juice is also great in this recipe!)

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste

Prep veggies and kielbasa.  In 6 quart crock pot add chicken broth and tomatoes.  Season with salt and pepper..  Add garlic, peppers, onion, carrots and sausage.  Stir.  Add cabbage, stirring so it will fit.  Cover and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours, depending how you like your veggies.  This can also be cooked on low for 8 hours. Add more salt and pepper, if needed.  Serve with Big Ole Yeast Rolls or One Hour French Bread and you have a great comfort meal!