mmmmm: gluten-free crock pot apricot chicken

i don't know about you, but i am all about great tasting, easy to prepare meals. with school back in session and days busier than ever, it is wonderful to throw ingredients into a crock pot (slow cooker) in the morning and return home to an already cooked meal that the entire family loves. this is a favorite in our home and i hope you enjoy it as well. 


gluten-free crock pot apricot chicken

ingredients
--11 oz jar of apricot preserves 
--1 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes 
--1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
--1 tablespoon soy sauce (tamari is gluten-free) 
--1/4 teaspoon ginger 
--1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) 
--6 chicken breasts (we prefer boneless, skinless)

directions
--drop the chicken into your crock pot. 
--in a small bowl, combine the other ingredients.
--pour evenly over the chicken cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours 
  or high for 4-6
--serve over rice and with fruit/veggies. 

mmmmm, mondays: crock-pot southwestern chicken

we love crockpot recipes...can't get enough of them! here's one of the easiest one's we have found. it's so good and is really good for you (except for the chips part, and maybe the sour cream...) enjoy!


ingredients:
4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 
1 can black beans
1 can of corn (or equivalent of frozen corn kernels)
1 jar of salsa
sour cream
tortilla chips
rice


directions:
in a crock-pot, add: chicken, beans, corn and salsa. 
cook on low all day, about 8 hours. 
serve over cooked rice, with sour cream and tortilla chips. 

mmmmm, mondays: crock-pot taco soup

i'm craving mexican food. i can pretty much eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. here's mexican food in a soup...doesn't get much better than that!

taco soup

2 (28 oz.) cans tomato puree

1 can corn - drained

2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans - rinsed

1 chopped onion (or one bag frozen chopped onion)

3 envelopes taco seasoning

water

1 pound ground beef

toppings:

sour cream

sliced olives

shredded cheddar cheese

mexican rice

crushed tortilla chips

combine tomato sauce, corn, rinsed beans, onion, two cups of water and taco seasoning in a crock-pot. brown ground beef, drain fat and add the meat to the soup. cook on low for 4-8 hours. when ready to serve, pour soup in the bowls and add toppings. enjoy!

mmmmm, mondays: crock pot french dip sandwiches

this one is so easy and really delicious.

french dip sandwiches

1 large roast

1 envelope dry onion soup mix

1/2 cup soy sauce

2 cloves crushed garlic (1 heaping teaspoon of store bought minced)

2 cups beef stock

3 cups water

2 large white or yellow onions - sliced

1/2 cup butter

for rolls:

6 french rolls

12 slices provolone cheese

garlic powder

butter

saute sliced onions in butter over medium heat until transparent. while onions are cooking, put all other ingredients into a crock pot. when onions are cooked, add the onions and the butter to the crock pot.

cook on low for 6-8 hours.

right before serving, open french rolls and butter one side of the sandwich. lightly sprinkle spread butter with garlic powder. place two slices of provolone on the other side of the roll and broil on high for about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and rolls start to toast.

remove roast from crock pot and shred. place several pieces of shredded roast onto each sandwich roll. remove some of the onions from the crock pot and place on each sandwich (optional). ladle the broth mixture into small bowls for dipping. enjoy!

crock-pot baked potatoes?

have you ever made baked potatoes in your crock-pot?

i never have, but this post at the crock-pot blog has me ready to try it.

what a fantastic idea!