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  1. Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

    March 11, 2013 by erinRD

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    I was really excited when I got my assignment for Secret Recipe Club this month. I have been following Heather over at Fit Mama Real Food since before she had her adorable son Hunter. Our little boys are just about a month apart so it’s fun to see how he is growing and changing compared to my little guy and of course, I love seeing her recipes! They are always easy and healthy which is exactly what I’m looking for while trying to wrangle a crawling baby who is more interested in the dog, the outlets and the computer wires than his 1573180 toys! :)

    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    Salt and pepper
    1/2 cup honey
    1/4 cup soy sauce, low-sodium
    1 onion, small, diced
    2 Tablespoons ketchup
    1 Tablespoon sesame oil
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1 Tablespoon cornstarch
    2 Tablespoons sesame seeds

    Directions:
    1. Season both sides of chicken with lightly with salt and pepper, put into crock pot.
    2. In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
    3. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours, or just until chicken is cooked through.
    4. Remove chicken from crock pot, leave sauce. Whisk in the cornstarch to combine with sauce. Replace lid and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes or until slightly thickened.
    5. Cut chicken into bite size pieces, then return to pot and toss with sauce before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over jasmine or brown rice (not included in nutritional info). Serves 4.

    Taste Test: Easy and super delicious! This is one recipe that I am saving for a quick and healthy weeknight meal!

    Enjoy!



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  2. Homemade Chicken Stock

    January 28, 2013 by erinRD

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    After you have made the Rotisserie Crockpot Chicken, make sure you make this delicious chicken stock!

     

    Homemade Chicken Stock
     
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    Ingredients
    • Leftover chicken bones/skins roughly equivalent to one small or medium sized chicken
    • 1 onion, peeled and loosely chopped
    • 1 rib of celery, roughly chopped
    • 1 carrot, roughly chopped
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 sprig fresh parsley
    • 1 sprig fresh thyme
    • Salt, to taste

    Directions
    1. After removing all edible meat from the chicken put/leave the bones, skin, cooking juices, etc. in the crock pot.
    2. Add the onion, celery, carrot and spices on top of the bones and fill the crock pot almost to the top with tap water (leaving about ½” at the top).
    3. Turn the slow cooker onto “low” after dinner and cook all night long or alternatively you could start it in the morning and cook on “low” for 8 – 10 hours during the day.
    4. After the stock is done cooking turn off the heat and, using a soup ladle, pass the stock through a fine sieve to remove all herbs/bones/etc.
    5. Either refrigerate or freeze the stock for future use.

     

    When you are done with the stock, pour it into a container and put it in the fridge for a day. Then skim the fat off the top. Keep in the fridge for about a week or freeze to use later!

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  3. Rotisserie Crockpot Chicken

    January 27, 2013 by erinRD

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    This chicken is life changing. It’s so delicious and easy!

    Adapted from 101 Days of Real Food

    Rotisserie Crockpot Chicken
     
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    Ingredients
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne (red) pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 onion
    • 1 large chicken (4-5 pounds)

    Directions
    1. Combine the dried spices in a small bowl.
    2. Place crockpot bag liner in slow cooker. This will make it much easier to take your chicken out when it’s done.
    3. Loosely chop the onion and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
    4. Remove any giblets from the chicken and then rub the spice mixture all over.
    5. Put prepared chicken on top of the onions in the slow cooker, cover it, and turn it on to high. There is no need to add any liquid.
    6. Cook for 4 – 5 hours (for a 4-5 pound chicken) or until the chicken is falling off the bone. Save the bones for chicken stock!
    7. Pierce holes in the bottom of the crockpot liner and let the liquid go into the crockpot.
    8. Lift the chicken out of the crockpot with the bag and place on a plate.

    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 12 Calories: 291 Fat: 11 Saturated fat: 3.5 Carbohydrates: 1 Sodium: 150 Protein: 44

    This was the most delicious and flavorful chicken I’ve ever made! Plus, it was so simple. A few spices and it’s ready to go.

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    Don’t forget to make chicken stock out of the bones and share some chicken with your furry friends!

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    Enjoy!

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  4. Asian Pork with Mushrooms (Crockpot)

    February 10, 2012 by erinRD

    Adapted from Gina’s Skinny Recipes

    1 lb lean boneless pork sirloin roast
    kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
    Non-stick oil spray
    1 cup low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
    1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
    1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
    3 Tablespoons sugar
    1 teaspoon sesame oil
    pinch red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon cloves
    3 cloves crushed garlic
    1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger root
    8 oz sliced mushrooms
    1/2 cup carrots, shredded
    1 cup baby spinach
    1 box Soba noodles

    For topping:
    1/4 cup chopped scallions
    1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    2 Tablespoons Sesame seeds

    Directions:
    1. Season pork on all side with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat, spray with a little oil and brown the pork on all sides for about 7 – 8 minutes.
    2. In the crock pot, combine the broth, soy sauce, balsamic, sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, spices, garlic and ginger; add the pork and set the slow cooker to 8 hours on low.
    3. Thirty minutes before the timer goes off, remove the pork and set aside to rest a few minutes; add the mushrooms and carrots to the crock pot, cover and cook on low for 30 minutes.
    4. Meanwhile, shred the pork using two forks.
    5. Add the shredded pork to the crock pot and mix well. If adding baby spinach, add at the end and cover a few minutes until it wilts. Garnish with toppings. Serves 6.

    Taste Test: So delicious! The meat was so tender and juicy! Wholesome Husband made a comment that we eat a lot of Asian and Mexican food – nothing wrong with that! He also thought this was one of the best crockpot recipes that I’ve made!

    I tried these new crock pot liners. This box was about $1.50 for 4 liners. They really make clean up easy! Love it!

    Enjoy and Happy Weekend!!

     

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  5. Best Meat Sauce (Crockpot)

    November 9, 2011 by erinRD

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    I’m headed to San Francisco and Napa Valley tomorrow with Wholesome Husband! We are spending the weekend and hopefully seeing a lot and eating some good food! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to try any wine but that’s ok! It will be a welcome break to Chicago!

    This is a hearty meat sauce that is so easy to prepare. It makes the kitchen smell wonderful throughout the entire day!

    Ingredients

    1 pound ground sirloin
    1 pound Italian sausage
    2 large onions, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    4 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
    4 cans (6oz) tomato paste
    1 cup red wine
    ¼ cup sugar
    ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
    1 Tablespoon olive oil
    ¼ cup parsley, chopped
    2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
    2 bay leaves
    salt and pepper, to taste

    Directions

    1. Cook beef, sausage, onions and garlic until meat is browned. Drain.
    2. Transfer to crock pot and add all other ingredients.
    3. Cook on low for 8+ hours. Makes 10 – 1 cup servings.

    Nutrition Notes

    Taste Test

    This is my favorite meat sauce by far. When Wholesome Husband tasted it for the first time he said “Wow – that’s f-ing fantastic” haha. The flavors marry so well together and over time, it tastes better! It also freezes well so make a big batch and you’ll have plenty of leftovers!

    Enjoy and have a great weekend!

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  6. Kale Pasta Sauce with Sausage (Crock pot)

    July 21, 2011 by erinRD

    Did you know that Pizza Hut is the largest consumer of kale? They use it to decorate their salad bar. So sad that they don’t offer it to people to actually eat!

    Kale Pasta Sauce with Sausage
    Adapted from Skinny Taste

    1 lb lean chicken Italian sausage, casings removed
    1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    5 cloves garlic, smashed
    28 oz can crushed tomatoes
    1 Tablespoons fresh basil, diced
    1/2 cup red wine
    fresh cracked pepper
    2 cups Kale, stems removed, cut into pieces

    Directions:
    1. Brown the sausage in a large skillet, breaking up any large pieces with a wooden spoon. When sausage is browned, drain if needed and add to crock pot.
    2. Clean skillet with a paper towel and set flame to high; when hot add oil. Add garlic and cook until golden but do not burn
    3. Add tomatoes and garlic to crock pot along with basil, red wine, fresh cracked pepper and kale. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve over whole wheat pasta (not included in nutritional info). Serves 4.

    Nutrition Notes:  Kale is a super veggie, rich in vitamins A, C, B and mineral calcium.  It also has the highest protein content of cultivated vegetables!

    Taste Test: I got this chicken sausage from Trader Joe’s. It was delicious! Not greasy at all – packed with flavor! Also, the crock pot is perfect to use when it’s hot out since it doesn’t heat up the house at all! Perfect!

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  7. Crock Pot Tamale Pie

    February 23, 2011 by erinRD

    You’ll notice some new additions to my blog page! Foodbuzz, Foodie Blogroll and Cook, Eat Share are among the new items! They are great recipe sharing and food loving sites so be sure to check them out! Welcome to all my new viewers!

    Wednesdays are my late nights at work. I drop the pup Keenan off at daycare for the day and he is extremely spoiled looks forward to spending the day with his puppy friends. On these nights, I am always looking for delicious crockpot recipes so that when I get home dinner is ready to go!

    Crock Pot Tamale Pie
    Adapted from PreventionRD

    Cornbread topping
    3/4 cup cornmeal
    1 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
    1 cup skim milk
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 egg
    1 teaspoon baking powder

    Filling
    1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 can fire roasted tomatoes
    1 can corn, drained
    1 Tablespoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1/2 teaspoon paprika
    1 small onion, diced
    1/2 cup 2% sharp shredded cheddar cheese

    Directions:
    1. Spray your crock pot with cooking spray and add all of the filling ingredients: beans, tomatoes, corn, spices, onion and cheese.
    2. Stir all ingredients well.


    3. In a separate bowl, mix together the cornbread topping ingredients until well incorporated.
    4. When finished, pour evenly over the filling, spreading with a spatula if needed.
    5. Cover and cook on low for 4-7 hours or on high for 2-4. I cooked on high and it took about 2.5 hours. Serves 4.

    Nutrition Notes: Corn, beans, tomatoes with spices and cornbread topping – I’d say that’s pretty healthy!! Looking at the nutrition stats above, it is low in fat and the fiber is really excellent thanks to those beans at almost 7 grams!

    Taste Test: I think I may have cooked this a bit too long because the cornbread started to burn around the outside. But we just ate around the burnt pieces. It was pretty good – kind of like chili with cornbread! But it was super easy and I love that!

    What’s your favorite recipe in the crockpot?

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