Hi Friends,

Here's a soup recipe I made earlier in the month, and really liked. It was very easy to pull together, and since I haven't felt as much like cooking as of late, it was a good one to make for dinner.

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes

3 small or 2 medium sweet potatoes, pared and cut into 1" cubes

1 large onion, chopped

1 can (29 oz.) salsa-style diced tomatoes with chilies (undrained)

1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free chicken broth

1 tsp. dried oregano leaves

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 1/2 c. frozen corn kernels (do not thaw)

Preparation:

In 4-quart slow cooker combine chicken, sweet potatoes, onion, tomatoes, broth, oregano, and cumin; cover and cook on Low for at least 6 hours. Stir in corn; cook on High until chicken and vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.

Hi Again,

We got that snow last night and it never ceases to upset schedules here too. Your Pork Loin recipe is a defnite have to do!! It is on my list - and that means I'll be back! Oh my, I wish I didn't love to eat!! Even more I love to cook.

Sara, you'll be seeing me some - I love this place, I always have, and I have missed you and all of my friends here. I am making a concerted effort to work my way back to being "regular".

Hugs and blessings!

Judy

Hello Everyone,

Well, it just keeps getting better and better. First Judy and Sara stop by to visit, and now Myrna stops by as well. I am truly blessed with Good Friends. It's so wonderful to see you all.

Judy, it seems that snowy weather can be a problem everywhere, but I actually believe that it's God's way of cleaning the air. At least, everything always seems fresher to me, after a good, cleansing Snowfall. Plus, it's sooooo... Beautiful and sooooo... Peaceful.

I hope that you all will keep coming back by and I'll try to keep the Recipes coming. I love my Crockpot, and even though I still prefer to cook most things the old-fashioned way, you just can't beat the convenience of getting everything together in the Pot, and knowing that it will be ready for the Family whenever everyone is back Home. For eaxample, here's a Meat and Vegetable combination tyhat can't be beat

Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chuck roast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup water
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped

Directions

1. Take the chuck roast and season with salt and pepper to taste. Brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat.
2. Place in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes and celery.
3. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

Have A Blessed Week My Dear Friends,

Phil

Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone

Ingredients

4	cups vegetable broth or Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4	cups tomato juice
1	tablespoon dried basil leaves
1	teaspoon salt
1/2	teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4	teaspoon pepper
2	medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2	medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1	medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1	cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
2	garlic cloves, finely chopped
1	can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2	cups uncooked rotini pasta (4 1/2 oz)
	Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Directions

In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.

Stir in pasta. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.

Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Have A Wonderful Week,

Phil