Friday, June 12, 2009

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More Recipes!


Death By Chocolate Cake
1 chocolate cake mix containing pudding
3 eggs
1 16 oz sour cream
½ cup chocolate chips
Dump all ingredients into our Large Serving Bowl and mix. Place plate over the bowl and cook in microwave for 16 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes then turn over on to the Plate. Dust with powdered sugar.

Taco Bake
1 lb ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 can refried beans
2 cans crescent rolls
shredded cheese
Brown beef, add seasoning and beans.
Lay crescent rolls in a ring on platter, plate or hospitality dish, with wide end to middle. Scoop meat mix onto wide end and flip pointed end over top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 350 – 20-25 min. Make sure good and brown on top or bottom will be soggy.

Bean Pot Meatloaf
2 lbs. ground beef
2 eggs
1 package Lipton onion soup mix
2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tbs Montreal steak seasoning (or salt, ground black pepper and garlic powder)
2 pieces bread torn into small pieces
Mix all together with hands and form into two small loaves (bakes MUCH faster than one big loaf). Put in bean pot, cover and bake at 350 degrees for approx. one hour. (for one dish preparation – mix and bake in the bean pot).

Beer Bread
3 cups of Self Rising Flour
¼ cup of sugar
1 can of beer
**you can add anything else that you like, ie: garlic, olives, jalapenos, cheese
Mix all the ingredients and bake on 350 for 30 – 40 min. Depending on size of pan or bowl using.
(You can lay this out in the hospitality set tray, bake approx 20 min, put melted butter and parmesan cheese on top, return to oven 3 - 4 min., then slice for breadsticks)
Dump Cake
2 cans fruit or pie filling (or 1 of each)
1 cake mix
1 stick butter
Dump fruit/pie filling into bottom of bean pot. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top. Cut butter into squares and drop on top evenly.
Bake 375 for approx. 45 minutes.

Microwave Cake
1 can fruit pie filling
1 cake mix
2 eggs
Mix all together in large serving bowl. Cover with bakeware plate. Microwave 13 minutes. Cool. Invert onto plate. Frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with Cool Whip.

Recipes!


Bean Pot Recipes

  • Celebrating Home Bean Pots are available in two sizes.
  • They bake food wonderfully & clean up is a snap!
  • It creates a stone oven and makes its own juice!
  • It also keeps food warm longer while serving.
  • Since your Bean Pot is made out of clay it also retains coldness. This means you can serve potato salad (or any other dish you want to keep cold) in your chilled Bean Pot. It will help keep your food cold while sitting at your table.
  • The Bean Pot also makes a wonderful ice bucket for casual dinners.
  • Bean Pots make wonderful gifts for weddings, birthdays, Christmas and other special occasions.
  • Remember to make sure the meat is thawed first before you place it into the Bean Pot.

Party Roast
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can of Coke
1 pkg. Lipton’s Onion Soup mix
Place roast in Bean Pot. Cover with the lid. Bake in 350°F oven for about 3 hours.

Pot Roast
Place the roast in the Bean Pot. Add potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, salt and pepper. It isn’t necessary to add water. Cover with the lid. Put into 325°F oven for 2-3 hours, depending on how large the roast is. Remove roast and vegetables from bowl. Use broth to make gravy.


Bachelors Roast
Place roast (about 3 lbs.) in Bean Pot and pour 1 can of Coke and 2 cups of catsup over it. Cover with the lid. Cook for about 30 minutes/lb. Optional: Add onions and pressed garlic. If there are any leftovers just shred and mix with the sauce and you have a BBQ for a couple of meals.


Burgundy Pot Roast
Place the roast in the Stoneware Baking Bowl. Add 1 cup burgundy wine, 1 can (8oz) tomato sauce & 1 pkg. dry vegetable soup mix. Cover with the lid & bake 3-3 1/2 hours at 325°F. Serve hot over egg noodles.


Vegetable Pot Roast
Place roast in Bean Pot. Add vegetables (carrots, onions, and potatoes.) Mix one can of cream of mushroom soup with a pkg. of dry onion or vegetable soup mix. Add to Bean Pot. Cover with lid; bake at 375°F for 2-3 hours.


Roasted Turkey Breast
Thaw and wash turkey breast, Place in Bean Pot and cover with the lid. Bake at 350°F for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Serve.


Round Steak & Mushroom Gravy
Place round steak in Bean Pot. Add 1 can cream of mushroom soup and 1 can water. Bake in 350°F oven for about 1 hour.

Smoked Sausage with Vegetables
Cut Smoked Sausage into chunks and put in Bean Pot. Add 1 cup water, quartered potatoes, carrots, quartered cabbage, and any vegetable you like. Cover with the lid. Bake 350°F for about 20-30 minutes. Or until veggies are done.


Baked Ham
Place ham in Bean Pot. Cover with lid. Place in 350°F oven for 2 ½ hours to 3 hours. You may glaze ham in last 30 minutes of cooking with room temperature pineapple and brown sugar glaze.


Pork Chops & Gravy
Place pork chops in Bean Pot. Mix 1 can of cream of mushroom soup with ¼ white wine and 2 cloves pressed garlic. Cover chops with soup mixture. Cover with the lid. Bake at 375°F for 1 ½ hours.


Pork Chops & Rice
Empty contents of purchased rice/pilaf mix (Uncle Ben’s or Near East) into Bean Pot. Add water according to package directions. Place pork Chops on top of rice & sprinkle seasoning mix on meat. Cover & bake for 1-2 hours at 350°F.


Chicken and Vegetables
Place chicken (skin on or off) in Bean Pot. Place chopped onion, celery and carrots on top of chicken. Sprinkle with ½ package of Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix. Cover with the lid. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.


Barbeque Chicken, Pork Chops, Etc.
Place meat in Bean Pot. Pour your favorite barbeque sauce over all.
Bake at 350°F until done.

Italian Potatoes
Place peeled and sliced potatoes in the Bean Pot. Melt ½ stick butter; add 1TBS. Good Season’s Italian Salad Dressing mix. Pour over potatoes. Cover with the lid. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until done. While potatoes are baking, fry 2-3 strips of bacon until crisp. Chop bacon. Remove potatoes from oven when done and sprinkle bacon over top along with a cup (more or less) of shredded cheddar cheese. Replace top and set aside to allow cheese to melt. Serve and enjoy!


Salsa "Fried" Potatoes
In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup salsa, 1 small can of black olives & 2 cloves pressed garlic. Chop ¼ cup fresh cilantro, add salsa mixture. Slice 4-5 potatoes & mix with the salsa mixture. Place the potatoes in the Bean Pot, cover with the lid & bake for about 30 minutes at 350°F. Remove the lid & grate the cheese over the potatoes. Bake about another 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender & cheese is melted.


Baked Potato Curls
Peel and slice 4 potatoes and place in Bean Pot. Chop 1 bunch green onions & place in medium bowl. Fry 4-5 strips of bacon & chop into fine bits, add to green onion. Press 2 garlic cloves into bowl & mix with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup sour cream, & ½ stick melted butter. Mix together & pour over potatoes. Cover with the lid and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.


Garlic Cheese Potatoes
Place peeled and sliced potatoes in the Bean Pot. Melt ½ stick butter with 2-3 cloves pressed garlic. Pour over potatoes. Sprinkle 2 chopped scallions over potatoes and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cover with the lid, bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, or until done. Remove top and let brown for 7 min.

Baked Beans
Combine 2T brown sugar, 1T mustard, 1C catsup 2 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans in the Bean Pot. Bake 1 hour at 350°F.


Christmas Morning Breakfast
8 Apples – 4 varieties (for different textures & flavors). Peel, core & chop apples. Place in bowl; add ¾ cup water and ¾ cup sugar; 1 TBSP cinnamon; if you like, add 1/3 cup raisins or craisins & some pecans, mix & put all into bean pot. At 11PM on Christmas Eve –
Put the Bean Pot in your oven at the lowest temp. (about 250 deg. F). When you wake up in the a.m., your house will smell marvelous!
Serve the hot Apple Topping over pancakes or waffles.


Chicken ala Bean Pot
4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth
1 can cream of celery soup
Place chicken in Bean Pot and pour soups over chicken. Cover w/ lid & bake at 350˚ until done (1-2 hours). Serve over noodles or rice.
Optional: add broccoli, sun dried tomatoes or veggies of your choice in bean pot for last half hour.


Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
8 Medium potatoes peeled and sliced
1 ½ teaspoon salt
¼ to ½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 medium onion sliced thin
1 can (10 ¾ oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup undiluted
1 cup milk or half & half
½ cup dry bread crumbs
3 Tablespoons butter or margarine melted
Lightly spray inside Bean Pot with Pam or cooking spray. Layer a third of the potatoes, combine flour, salt, pepper, and sprinkle a third of that over potatoes – top with a third of the onion combine soup and milk in batter bowl mixing well – pour a third of that over onions. Repeat layers twice.
Combine bread crumbs and butter – sprinkled over top.
Cover and bake at 350°F for 1 hour, uncover and bake for another 20-30 minutes more until potatoes are tender and bread crumbs are golden brown.
Yields: 8 servings


Mom’s Fruit Compote
16 oz applesauce; ¾ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup butter. Microwave in Bean Pot until butter is melted and mix. DRAIN the following fruits & place in Bean Pot: 16-oz can peaches, 16-oz can pears, 20-oz can pineapple chunks; 16-oz can blue plums or black cherries; 3-1/2 oz jar maraschino cherries. Add 2 bananas, sliced. Sprinkle w/ mix of 3 TBSP brown sugar & ½ cup nuts. Bake, uncovered for 1 hour at 300 deg F.


Chicken Stew
Place chicken breast in a Bean Pot. Add 1 can chicken broth, 1 Can Cream of chicken and 1 pkg Onion Soup Mix. Cook at 250 for at least 4 hours. Add string beans and pour over angel hair pasta.



Barbecued Meatballs
Sauce: 1-1/2 cups Chili sauce; 1 cup grape jelly; 3 tsp brown mustard. Mix in Bean Pot.
Meatballs: 1-lb. Ground beef, 1 egg, 3TBSP bread crumbs, ½ tsp salt. Mix & shape into 30 balls. Place meatballs in lg microwaveable dish and microwave until cooked through. Drain & place in Bean Pot. Slow cook at 250 deg F for 5 to 6 hrs. For hors d’oeuvres, shape into mini-meatballs.


Taco Soup
1 Lb ground beef, cooked & drained
1 – 28 oz can kidney beans*
1 – 28 oz can diced tomatoes*
1 – 14 oz can corn * (*DO NOT drain liquid)
Add all ingredients into the bean pot and cover. Add 1-2 packets of taco seasoning or 1 pkg Celebrating Home Southwestern Chipotle dip mix and stir. Cook in microwave for 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream, cheese and corn chips.


Banana Split
In the bean pot, fold together 12-oz non-Dairy Whipped Topping (Cool Whip) with 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk. Gently fold in 21-oz can cherry pie filling. Drain 8-oz can crushed pineapple and fold the pineapple into the mixture. (Drink the juice.) Cut 3 bananas into chunks and fold into mixture. Chill for 2 hours and serve. Tastes like a banana split!



BEAN POT HAMBURGER HELPER
Crumble ground beef, microwave 5 minutes, re-crumble, and microwave another 5 minutes & then drain the grease. Add hot water & ingredients according to box. Stir & microwave 25 minutes or bake in oven for 45 minutes @ 350 degrees. NO stirring required!!!! You can be baking/cooking dinner while getting ready for the evening. * Cook time needs to be expanded a little for macaroni recipes.

CHUCK ROAST w/gravy
1 can "roasted garlic cream of mushroom" soup.
1 pk Lipton’s Onion Soup mix.
1 can coke
(Don’t knock it until you try it!)
Place roast in Bean Pot. Cover with lid. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 2 hours.


GARLIC CHEESE POTATOES
Place peeled & sliced potatoes in the Bean Pot. Melt ½ stick butter with 2-3 cloves pressed garlic. Pour over potatoes. Sprinkle 2 chopped scallions over potatoes & ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cover w/lid & bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until done. Remove top & let brown for 7 minutes on 400 degrees.


Chili Con Queso
1 lb. Velvetta Cheese, melted
1 (15 oz.) can Chili with Beans
1 (4 oz.) can Green Chiles, chopped
1 medium Onion, finely chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients and bake in BEAN POT for 35 minutes. Serve with chips. (can also be made in the large serving bowl - cover with plate and microwave for 3 minutes - stir - microwave 3 more minutes!)

Cocktail Meatballs
12 oz. lean Ground Beef ¼ tsp. Salt
½ c. Oatmeal ¼ tsp. Pepper
¼ c. chopped Onion 1 med. Size Chili Sauce
1 Egg 1 small jar Grape Jelly
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To prepare meatballs, in a large bowl, mix the beef, oatmeal, onion, salt, pepper and egg. Roll mixture into small to medium sized balls. Place in BEAN POT and place in oven for 30 minutes. Add chili sauce and grape jelly. Bake for another 30 minutes or until done. Serve in BEAN POT.


EASY TERIYAKI CHICKEN


1 large pack of boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 bottle Teriyaki 30-minute Marinade by Lowry’s
Dump both in bean pot at 350 for 3.5 hours
Bake potatoes and pour Teriyaki sauce over potatoes and chicken. Mmmm.



EASY 1-DISH BBQ RIBS FOR 6
12 boneless pork ribs
1 bottle favorite BBQ sauce
Dump both in bean pot – cook at 350 for 3.5 hours. Ta-da!


OUTRAGEOUS CHICKEN AND GRAVY
1 large pack of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cans of cream of chicken soup
Dump both into bean pot and cook at 350 for 3.5 hours – yummy for your tummy!

Pecan Dump Cake
1 Butter Pecan or Yellow cake mix
1 large can sliced peaches in heavy syrup
1 stick sliced butter
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Lightly spray 9 x 13 casserole add peaches, sprinkle cake mix then dot with butter. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans. Bake in 350 oven for 55 minutes.

Winter White Chili
1 pound ground turkey
1 chopped onion
1 16 ounce can white beans drained
1 14 ounce whole kernel corn drained
1 14 ounce can chicken broth
Chili Powder to taste
Brown meat and onion drain and add to Bean Pot. Add remaining ingredients and cook in microwave for 20 minutes. Serve in the soup and sandwich set, just add chips or bread.


Bean Pot Pork Chops
4 Pork Chops
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup or Cream of Chicken soup
1/2 envelope Liptons Onion Soup

Place pork chops on bottom of Bean Pot add soup mixture cover and bake in 250 degree oven until chops are tender. Serve over rice

Cheesy Chicken and Rice
5-6 chicken breasts (may be frozen)2 cans Cheesy Broccoli Soup 2 cans chicken broth (with garlic)
Mix all ingredients in Home & Garden Party Bean Pot, cover and bake in a 250 degree oven for 4 hours.
Add 1 bag frozen vegetables (broccoli) and 2 cups Minute Rice 1 hour before serving. Put back in oven & serve hot.


Garlic Chicken Alfredo
1 jar (16 ounces) Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce, or Alfredo Sauce
4 to 6 boneless chicken breast halves
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
8 ounces spaghetti, hot cooked
grated Parmesan cheese
Pour about 1/3 of the sauce into the slow cooker. Place chicken in the slow cooker; top with mushrooms and remaining sauce. cover and cook on 200 setting for 6 to 8 hours. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese and a tossed salad.
Serves 4 to 6.



Bean Pot Lasagna
1 (1 pound) package Bob Evans or Owens(R) Italian Sausage Roll
1 (9 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into 2 pieces
12 ounces ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Cooking Instructions
In medium skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage until brown. Place in Beanpot. Add noodles, ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, pasta sauce and parsley. Stir gently to combine.Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. 5 minutes before serving, top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover to melt cheese

Slow Cooked Bread Pudding
4 cups French bread cubes, toasted
2 1/2 cups milk, scalded, cooled slightly
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
dash nutmeg
dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup raisins, optional
dessert sauce or whipped cream for garnish
Lightly butter your Celebrating Home Bean pot then add bread cubes. In a small bowl, whisk together the scalded milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, and melted butter. Pour milk mixture over the bread cubes then add raisins, if desired. Gently, using a large spoon or spatula, press bread cubes down into mixture so all bread pieces will soak up milk mixture. Do not stir. Cover and cook on 200 degrees for 5 to 6 hours, until bread pudding is set. Serve with whipped cream.



Sweet and Sour Pork


1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice1 1/2 to 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into strips1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup water3 tablespoon light soy sauce1/2 teaspoon salt, or to tastehot cooked riceDrain pineapple, reserving juice. Refrigerate pineapple chunks until ready to use.Place pork in your Celebrating Home Bean pot; add green bell pepper and sliced onion. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, 3/4 cup pineapple juice (add water to make 3/4 cup if necessary), vinegar, water, soy sauce, and salt; blend until smooth and pour over pork and vegetables. Cover and cook on 250 degrees for 7 hours. Add pineapple chunks about 45 minutes before end of cooking time. Serves 4 to 6.



Baked Beans


10 servings, 1/2 cup each
3 cans (15 oz. each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
PLACE all ingredients in your Celebrating Home Bean pot; mix well. Cover with lid.
COOK on 200 for 4 to 6 hours (or @ 300 degrees for 3 hours).



Spiced Pepper Steak


1 1/2 pounds round steak, cut into strips about 1 x 3-inches2 tablespoons cooking oil1 large onion, chopped1/4 cup soy sauce1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips1/4 cup cold water blended with 1 tablespoon cornstarchHeat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat; brown beef strips quickly. Drain beef and place in crockpot then top with onion. Combine soy sauce, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, and ginger; pour over beef and onion. Cover your Celebrating Home Bean pot; cook at 350 degrees setting for 2 hours. Add tomatoes and green bell peppers; cook 1 hour longer. Stir cornstarch mixture into the pot; cook on HIGH setting until thickened. Serves 6.

Easy Bean Pot Vegetables


This simple combination is so easy to make and cook. An easy vegetable casserole, using your favorite vegetables. Ingredients:
2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen green beans, mixed vegetables, or your favorite
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup or cream of mushroom soup
seasoned salt
parsley
pepper
minced garlic or garlic powder
Preparation: Take two frozen bags of vegetables and a can of cream of celery soup, throw in some parsley and salt seasoned, and pepper a little garlic. I guarantee you'll get good results. Cook on 300 degrees 1 hour or 200 degrees for 2 hours



Barbecued Beef for Sandwiches


1 beef roast, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds, top round, chuck, etc.1 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite or homemade1/2 cup HGP apricot preserves1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoon light brown sugar, packed1 medium onion, slicedTrim beef roast and cut into 4 uniform pieces. Place roast in Bean Pot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over roast. Cover and cook 200 degrees for 8 hours, or until beef is tender. Slice beef then return to juices in cooker. Cover and cook for 20 minutes longer.Serve this barbecued beef on warm split buns with coleslaw, or serve with hot cooked rice and a salad.



Slow-Cooked Beef Ribs
Prep Time:5 min Total Time: 8 hr 5 min
Makes:8 servings
4 lb. beef short ribs
1 large onion, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee
1 tsp. potato starch
PLACE ribs, onions and garlic in your Celebrating Home Bean pot. Combine ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, coffee granules and potato starch; pour over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid.
COOK on 200 degrees 6 to 8 hours (or on 300 degrees 5 hours).
REMOVE ribs and onions from your Bean pot; cover to keep warm. Skim and discard excess fat from sauce. Return ribs and onion to sauce; stir gently until evenly coated.


Slow Cooked Stuffed Peppers
Prep Time:10 min Total Time:7 hr 10 min
Makes: 4 servings
4 medium bell peppers
1/2 lb. ground pork
3/4 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce, divided
1 cup instant white rice, uncooked
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cubed
1/2 cup water
CUT tops off peppers; chop tops, then refrigerate for another use. Remove seeds from peppers; discard. Set pepper shells aside.
MIX pork, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce, the rice and peas; spoon evenly into pepper shells. Top evenly with VELVEETA.
POUR remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce into your Home & Garden Party Bean pot; stir in water. Stand stuffed peppers upright in slow cooker; cover with lid. Cook 5 to 7 hours on 250 degrees (or 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours on 300 degrees).



50-Yard Line Hot Dog Fondue


Prep Time:5 min Makes: 24 servings, 1 appetizer each
1 package of our HGP perfect mix Cheese Fondue mix
1 pkg. (1 lb.) OSCAR MAYER XXL Premium Beef Franks
24 small pretzel sticks
MIX Cheese Fondue mix as directed POUR above contents into your Celebrating Home Berry Fondue! CUT each frank into 4 bite-sized pieces. Heat franks as directed on package. Insert 1 pretzel stick into each frank piece. DIP franks into Cheese Fondue Mix to serve.
**If you do not have our HGP Fondue pot or Perfect Mix you can do this in your Celebrating Home Bean Pot too! 3/4 cup CHEEZ WHIZ Cheese Dip 1-1/2 tsp. milk 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1 pkg. (1 lb.) OSCAR MAYER XXL Premium Beef Franks 24 small pretzel sticks
MIX CHEEZ WHIZ, milk and chili powder in Bean Pot. Cook on MEDIUM 1 hour or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to LOW. CUT each frank into 4 bite-sized pieces. Heat franks as directed on package. Insert 1 pretzel stick into each frank piece. DIP franks into CHEEZ WHIZ mixture to serve.


Bean Pot Salsa Chicken
Ingredients:
--6-9 chicken thighs, or equivalent body parts --1 can rinsed black beans--1 cup chunky salsa--1 cup frozen white corn The Directions. Put your chicken in the Beanpot; (frozen is ok). Top with the rinsed black beans, salsa, and corn. Cover and cook on 250 degrees for 6-9 hours, or on 350 degrees for 4-5 hours. Cooking time will vary depending on whether or not your chicken is frozen, and how big the pieces are.If you decide to use breasts, increase your salsa by 1/2 cup. Breasts are drier than thighs.



Super Easy Fajitas
The Ingredients.
--2 lbs of thin cut stir fry beef (you could use chicken)--1 or 2 packets of fajita seasoning mix by McCormick--1 onion--2 bell peppers (I used 1 orange, 1 yellow)--1/2 cup of water The Directions.Dump your meat into the Bean pot. It can be frozen or thawed. Cut the onion and the peppers in strips, and add to the crock. Add the seasoning and water. Cover and cook on 250 degrees for 8-9 hours, or 350 degrees for 6. The meat is done when it reaches desired tenderness. We really like squeezing some fresh lime over the top of the meat before doctoring it up.

Chicken Enchilada Bake – (made on the hostess hospitality set)
2 cans 10oz chicken (drained)
1 can black beans (drained)
1 can rotel (drained)
1 pack enchilada seasoning
2 cups Mexican cheese
2 cans crescent rolls
Lay crescent rolls on a hospitality dish, with wide ends laying in the dish and pointed ends hanging over dish. Pour chicken, enchilada seasoning, beans, rotel, and cheese on top of crescent rolls. Flip pointed ends of rolls over the top. Bake 350 for 20 - 25 minutes. Rolls should be golden brown. Garnish with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.


Compliments of your Celebrating Home Designer:
Diane Timberlake
816-809-7424
diatimb@yahoo.com
http://www.celebratinghome.com/
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