A Few Recipes

Here are a few of my recipes.  Yes, they are all good (to me anyways!)

Potato Kielbasa Skillet

YIELD

 4 Servings

ACTIVE TIME

 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME

 30 minutes

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INGREDIENTS

• • 1 pound red potatoes, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3/4 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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INSTRUCTIONS

• 1. Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender; drain.
  2. In a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add potatoes; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until kielbasa and potatoes are lightly browned.
  3. Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, thyme and pepper; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Add spinach and bacon; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Yield: 4 servings.

A Freezer- Crock Pot Meal

Italian Chicken in The Crock Pot

Crock Pot

OR Place all ingredients in a zip-loc bag and freeze.  Don't forget to include the date.

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INGREDIENTS

• • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 16 Ounce Bottle of Italian Dressing (I used non fat)
  • 1/2 Cup of Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 packet Italian Seasoning
  • 4 to 6 Potatoes scrubbed cut in half or wedges (you can peel if desired)
  • 1/2 bag of mini carrots

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray crock with Pam
2. Squirt a small amount of Italian dressing at bottom of crock-pot.
3. Place two chicken breasts in crock.
4. Pour some of the Italian dressing on the chicken.
5. Sprinkle half of cheese onto the chicken.
6. Sprinkle Italian seasoning onto the chicken.
7. Place next two chicken breasts into crock-pot, if possible not directly on top of the first breasts.
8. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of chicken.
9. Pour carrots on top
10. Pour more of the Italian dressing on top of chicken and carrots.
11. Sprinkle Italian seasoning onto the chicken and carrots.
12. Place potatoes on top.
13. Pour the remaining Italian dressing on the potatoes.Sprinkle Italian seasoning on the potatoes.Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• **I use a whole bag of carrots, because I LOVE crock pot carrots!  I have heard that some people have a problem with freezing potatoes.  I have never had a problem with it before-- but that doesn't mean I won't ever!