Crockpot Coconut Beef

Head on over to the Year of Crockpotting (an AMAZING site, full of creative, delicious-sounding recipes) for a yummy Coconut Beef recipe that I made this week. Couldn't be easier, and for those that like the sweet, milky flavor of coconut, this is a good fit.

Jewel's Amazing Beef

This one sounds kind of weird but it's *so* good.

Amazing Beef (I know, stupid name, but it really is amazing! )

1 pot roast (2 to 3 pounds)
1 jar pepperonicini
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped

dump the jar of peppers and liquid over the pot roast in the slow cooker, add garlic, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

So easy and so good!

Tortellini Soup

* 1 package tortellini (I used Buitoni whole wheat cheese, found in the refrigerated section)
* 1 jar spaghetti sauce
* 1 box chicken broth
* 1 bag of frozen mixed veggies
* 1 can creamed corn
* 1 T dried minced onion (you could also use half an onion, sauteed in olive oil)
* 1/2 tsp garlic salt
* 1 tsp Trader Joe's 21 Salute Seasoning (or any good seasoning blend)

Toss it all in the pot, bring to a boil for 5-10 minutes, simmer for 20 minutes to an hour. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and a good chunk of bread, preferably
Tastefully Simple Bountiful Beer Bread. Enjoy!

Some Slow-cooker recipes

Here's a link to a month's worth of them...

Honey Hoisin Chicken (slow cooker)

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 T hoisin sauce
• 3 T honey
• 3 T soy sauce
• 2 T dry white wine
• 1 T grated ginger (I used 1 t dried)
• 1 t pepper (this is VERY peppery - i use about half)

Mix sauce ingredients and pour over chicken in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, turning chicken halfway through so it all gets covered in sauce. Just before serving, slice chicken diagonally into strips. Serve over steamed or stir-fried veggies and rice, topped with toasted sesame seeds or chow mein noodles.