Slow Cooker Sweet Glazed Pork Chops [Tried & True-ly Yummy!]

If you like Chops you should give these Slow Cooker Sweet Glazed Pork Chops a try!

Thought that this way of cooking good ol' Pork Chops was quite nice and pretty yummy!
After they come out of the crock pot they can almost look burnt, but just realize that its the dark color of the jelly and chili sauce its been soaking in, so don't get scared ;)  After trimming the fat...all you do is toss in with the few ingredients...and ya let the crock pot get to work for you!!


Slow Cooker Sweet Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients:

4-6 boneless pork chops (mine were pretty thick)
1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce
1 cup grape jelly

Directions:
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place pork chops at the bottom. In a bowl, mix together the chili sauce and the jelly; pour on top of pork chops. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (do 8 hours if your pork chops are frozen) or HIGH for 3-4 hours (I prefer the low and slow method for these).

found on:  http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/08/slow-cooker-sweet-glazed-pork-chops-recipe.html

Eat up!

Cheesy Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole [Tried & True-ly Yummy!]

I made this Cheesy Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole a couple months ago. Went over very well at the table ;) An easy pleasing meal that I would consider in the 'comfort food' category. Simple enough to make also!

Note: I used dried ingredients for the onion & garlic--always have to be more quick and extra watchful when adding those to oil in a pan to saute...because they will burn! So be careful if using these too ;)

Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 stalks celery, finely diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 Tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 Cups shredded, cooked chicken breast
2 Cups steamed white rice
16 oz prepared wild rice (I get mine at Trader Joes, LOVE it)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

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CHEESE SAUCE

4 Tablespoons butter
1/4 Cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 Cups chicken broth
2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
Top with 1 1/2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Heat oil into a medium dutch oven or pot over medium heat.  Saute onion, celery and carrots until softened, about 10 minutes.  Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Stir in chicken, both rices, salt, pepper and garlic salt.  Reduce heat to low.

2.  To prepare cheese sauce melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium high heat.  Whisk in flour, salt and pepper then slowly pour in chicken broth whisking continuously.  Whisk until thick and nearly boiling then stir in cheese until melted.  Pour cheese sauce into cooked rice mixture then transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with additional cheddar cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted through.  Serve.

8-10 servings

found on: http://picky-palate.com/2010/09/13/cheesy-chicken-and-wild-rice-casserole/

Hope ya like!

Naughty Corn Bread

This is absolutely scrumptious! my sister in law brought some of this to our house after boy #2 was born. My husband and I just devoured it! This Naughty Corn Bread is a must eat, sure to please, 'must share' recipe. for sure :D

Naughty Cornbread

Source: Our Best Bites

Ingredients:

1 yellow cake mix
2 Jiffy cornbread mixes
Oil, milk, and eggs according to package directions from ALL packages

 Instructions:

Preheat oven according to directions on cake mix box. Combine cake mix and cornbread mixes in a large bowl. Add eggs, oil, and milk according to package directions (replace all water with milk). Mix together according to cake mix directions.

Now…this makes a lot of cornbread, and if it were easy to half it, I would. However, I never trust myself to accurately cut a cake mix in half, so I just make all the cornbread and then freeze the leftovers. I like to make 1 pan of muffins (12) and 1 9×13″ pan of cornbread, for no other reason than it fits into my oven all at the same time. You could also do a 9×13″ pan and an 8×8″ or 9×9″ pan; it’s all up to you. Just bake according to cake mix directions (about 20 minutes for muffins or 30 minutes for a 9×13 pan”)

NOTE: I USED A 9X13 PAN AND COOKED IT FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES...SO JUST WATCH YOURS...THE MIDDLE WASNT NEAR DONE AT 30 MINUTES.

ENJOY IT!

Free Comic Book &/OR Welding Publications

So I came across this...and thought...well I am not interested in ALL of these personally...but the comic book my boys would for sure like!!

All are free so you can choose one, two or all of these for FREE.

 Thought I would share in case anyone else would love these ;)

GO TO THE LINK BELOW AND ENTER THE NUMBER OF COPIES YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE OF EACH ITEM
The Magazine   (DIGITAL VERSION OF MAGAZINE AVAILABLE TOO, JUST CLICK ON THE BUTTON ON THE TOP LEFT CORNER!)
The Comic BooK 
The Cool Careers DVD 
The Students in Welding DVD

found on:  http://www.careersinwelding.com/welding_careers_magazine.php

If this would be helpful to anyone that you know, please pass it along!

Up-cycled Owl Decor (Formula can!)

Isn't he just too cute!? This awesome-ly up-cycled formula can can transform your childs room/party!

All you need to make your very own (or family of...) Owl can(s) is:

1. Formula can(s)
2. Scrapbook paper
3. modgepodge or elmers glue
4. hot glue gun
5. juice top lids (or milk tops, etc)
6. buttons (eyes)
7. scissors

Optional :

Fun edged scissors

a heavy substance to fill it with (if using as book ends)

DIRECTIONS:

• Cut paper to fit the formula can all the way around
• hot glue the edge/seam in the back (used scissors to smooth over the paper once hot glue is put under the flap)
• cut other shapes for the eyes, chest, beak and tummy out of desired papers
• Use the Elmer's Glue to glue the chest, beak, and tummy papers on first
• Then use Elmer's glue the eye paper of choice inside the lids, then the buttons with hot glue.
• Cut two matching triangles (Eye brows) and two medium size (narrow-like) half circles for the two wings.
• hot glue on the the lids to the can (over the can lid if possible)
• then hot glue on the eye brows to the back of the lids (eyes)
• last, take the top of your wing and put up right next to the lid/eye...hot glue that top piece...then take the bottom piece and wrap slightly towards the back and bottom of the can...and just a tad upward until you get the paper to 'bubble' a little (giving it that space between the can and the wing)

And you are done! 

Uses for this Owl Can:

Treats/gift inside (party favor or gift box)

table top or shelf decor (room or party)

book ends!

Once you make one...the next ones are even more of a breeze to do ;) Now all that is left is to find the perfect place to set it!

Gerber baby food lids (recycled) Matching Game!

Started collecting these lids around the beginning of 2014 (last year). When you have little ones, it seems as if there can never be too many jars in your cupboards! When I saw just how stinkin' cute these little critters were I had to find a way to re-use them!! So...because I just was getting more and more each week...I decided matching was the way to go! Just kept track of which ones I had before I left to the store the next time...and tried to find the ones I needed still (one or both of the doggy, etc...) My oldest (3 1/2) loves to match and stack them...and my 2 year old loves to dump them out of the container and "clean-up!, Clean-up!" or toss them in baskets and carry them around ;)

And if you didn't notice, their is even a reindeer one at the top of the picture. So I made an Ornament with it!! I will put that picture up soon to show ya!!

Hope your little ones will enjoy this too!

Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos [Tried & True-ly Yummy!]

Let the crock pot slave away, and your taste buds feast!

This super simple meal is great for any occasion. Would be great for a super bowl party, or any time where there may be lots of people...because this is sure to please all Mexican food Fans!

 My normally kinda picky 2 year old just devoured his plate. Love Love Love when everyone at the table is enjoying the meal (and little ones filling up their tummies ;)

These Slow Cooker Nachos are super good as left overs too!

* I used a 16oz. Fresh salsa (instead of jar---way too good!)

Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos

Author: The Seasoned Mom

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  6 hours

Total time:  6 hours 10 mins

Serves: 8

 

Ingredients

• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (16 ounce) jar of salsa
• 1 bag tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Additional toppings: sliced black olives, sliced green onions, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, jalapeno peppers

Instructions

1. Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker, pour salsa over top, and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours. When chicken is finished cooking, shred with a fork and return to slow cooker.
2. Keep chicken warm in slow cooker until ready to serve nachos.
3. Place tortilla chips on a large serving platter. Spoon hot, shredded chicken over tortilla chips and top with shredded cheese. Cheese will melt from the heat of the chicken. Garnish with additional toppings of choice!

found on: http://www.theseasonedmom.com/slow-cooker-chicken-nachos/

Let me know how your 'Party' Food goes over!

...And Heck, invite me too! ;D