The Best Sammie's (made with deer or beef)

This is such an easy recipe and it taste so good. Its up to you if you use beef or deer roast. They are both very tasty but of course the deer is much healthier.

Ingredients:
Beef or deer roast (soak overnight in salt water if using deer)
Lipton onion soup mix (2pks if using deer)
two onions chopped
2 or 3 cloves of garlic chopped or pressed
Whatever kind of cheese you like...i use provolone cheese in slices.
bell pepper and onion cut into strips
olive oil
oven toasted bread...we use Cobblestone Mill Hoagies
mayo

Place your roast in a crockpot and turn on high
Add Lipton onion soup mix packs
Put in the chopped onions and garlic
Cook all day on high till the roast is done and falling apart
Take a fork and twist the roast and work on it until it is shredded for the most part

After the roast is finished cooking you need to start sauteing your onion and pepper strips in olive oil. Cook until soft.
Toast your bread in the oven
Layer the cheese, roast, mayo and onions and peppers on the bread.
Use the juice from the cooked roast as a dipping sauce for your Sammie if desired.
ENJOY!!

crockpot venison (deer) roast

ROAST with VEGGIES














Deer meat is also known as venison.
Benefits:
Deer meat is one of the healthiest types of red meat. It is extremely high in protein while maintaining a low fat content. It is also low in calories and cholesterol. In addition, deer meat contains a large amount of necessary iron, phosphorus and B vitamins


beef or deer roast



2 med onions chopped large



3 garlic cloves



Lipton onion soup package



carrots chopped



potatoes cut into chunks or make mashed potatoes as side

celery

pepper and salt



If using deer soak overnight in salt water to draw out the wild taste



Put roast in crockpot



slice onions, garlic, carrots and potatoes (optional) and celery and add to pot



put Lipton soup powder, onions and salt in the pot



Cook on high all day till roast is cooked all the way through and falling apart its so tender.



ENJOY!

~Fat Burning Soup~

INGREDIENTS:

2 large carrots, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid

1/2 large head of cabbage, chopped

1/2 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

1/2 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained

1 quarts tomato juice

1 green bell peppers, diced

5 stalks celery, chopped

1/2 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, peppers, and celery in a large pot or crockpot.

2.Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

May be stored in the refrigerator for several days.You can add potatoes, if you need more of hearty meal, but know that it won't be as low-fat. : )

~Turkey Chili~

VERY healthy chili with lots of fiber and very low in fat

1 T olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 1-1/2 lbs leftover turkey, cut into ½” chunks OR use ground turkey or ground chicken
21 oz diced tomatoes
1 14 oz can kidney beans, liquid included
1 14 oz can black beans, liquid included
1 T dried oregano
1 T dried basil
1-1/2 T chili powder
2 t cumin
dash cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste

1) Over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
2) Add the turkey and cook just long enough so it’s warm.
3) Add the tomatoes, beans, oregano, basil, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, Stir.
4) Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes.
5) Remove cover and let liquid reduce for 15-20 minutes.
6) If necessary, season to taste.
Serve with grated cheddar, sour cream and corn chips if you are feeling saucy. ;)

Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Chicken with sun-dried tomatoes

ready is 4 to 6 hours. makes 4 servings

2oz sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

1lrg onion

8oz whole baby carrots

3 stalks celery, sliced

1tsp dried thyme

1/4tsp salt

1/8tsp black pepper

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth

2 cups cooked brown rice

1. Slice sun-dried tomatoes and place in the bottom of a slow cooker alone with the onion, carrots, celery and seasonings.

2.Place chicken breast on top of the veggies and pour the chicken broth on top over the top.

3.Cover slow cooker and cook on low or med for 4 to 6 hours or until chicken is no longer pink and carrots are tender. Serve with the rice.

Chicken Stew

CHICKEN STEW

I just found this recipe again. I had lost it and we used to make it all the time. Its so yummy!!

Prep time: 12 minutes

3 Med potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

2 cups baby-cut carrots

1 package (8 ounces) fresh whole mushrooms,cut in half

12 boneless, skinless organic chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 med chopped onion

3 cloves, chopped garlic

1 TBS tomato paste

1 jar (15 ounces) roasted chicken gravy

1/2 cup of dry white wine or water

Toss potatoes, carrots and mushrooms in 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.

Arrange chicken on top.

Add salt, onion and garlic.

Stir the tomato paste into jar of gravy.

pour gravy mixture and wine or water all over.

Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until veggies are tender.

Crock-Pot Potatoes

Crock-Pot Potatoes

1 large bag frozen hashbrown potatoes (we like the southern style, cuz they aren't stringy)

2 cans cream of chicken

8 oz sour cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

-Mix everything together in a crock pot, cook on high for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Potato, Broccoli, Squash and Cheese Soup

This soup is wonderful and creamy. I serve it with hot cornbread and butter.


INGREDIENTS:

* 1 chopped onion

*3 cloves chopped garlic
* bag of potatoes peeled and cubed
* 32oz box vegetable stock

*enough water to cover all potatoes in pot
*1 box of butternut squash soup
* 1 bag of frozen or raw broccoli
* 1 bag of frozen or raw carrots
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/2 box of Velveeta cheese (cubed)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large crockpot add water and vegetable stock. Add potatoes, garlic and onions. Cover, bring to boil and then reduce heat to medium and cook all day on med to low.

2.Throw in broccoli and carrots ( I use frozen ) and cook till tender.

3.Add butternut squash soup and Velveeta cheese to pot and stir until cheese is melted.


4.Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Chicken Noodle soup with sweet potato & cauliflower

I make this soup in the crock pot and let it simmer all day. Its perfect for sick days and the garlic and onion really help to fight colds. Sweet potato and cauliflower purees provide you with vitamins A and C--good for vision, skin, and healthy immune system.

~CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP~

3 quarts reduced-fat low-sodium chicken broth or you can use the broth you boiled the chicken in if you want.

As much chicken breast as you want to add to the soup

1/2tsp sea salt

1 yellow onion

3 garlic cloves

diced carrots

celery

1 large package of noodles

1/2-1 cup of cauliflower puree

1/2-1 cup of sweet potato puree

Boil your chicken till cooked all the way through. Let chicken cool and pour broth into crock pot or a big pot.

Shred cooled chicken and add to the pot.

Add chopped garlic, onions, celery and carrots to soup.

Pour in your pureed sweet potato and cauliflower

cook on high till boiling and then turn to med till one hour before time to eat.

THEN ADD the noodles to the soup and let cook till they are soft but not mushy. If you add them to early they get mushy.

BBQ Crockpot Chicken

BBQ CHICKEN

This recipe is so easy and taste to great. I miss it now that we are almost vegetarian :(


I just toss chicken ( i even threw in frozen thighs before) in the crockpot and pour our favorite BBQ sauce all over the top and add a tiny bit of water in the bottom of the pot. Then i cook it on high all day until it just falls apart.

I always serve with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. Its such a hearty meal yet so easy.

TACO SOUP

You can make this soup with meat or simply add meatless ground for a vegetarian meal.

INGREDIENTS:

1lb or more of ground beef, ground turkey or 1 package of morning star crumbles

2 cups diced onions

2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans

1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans

1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with chilies

2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chilies

1 (4.6-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional

1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional

1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix

Corn chips, for serving

Sour cream, for garnish

Grated cheese, for garnish

Chopped green onions, for garnish

Jalapeños, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Brown the meat (or crumbles) and onions in a large skillet. Then transfer the meat and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese, green onions and jalapeños.

This is such a yummy meal. Everyone i have shared it with has loved it.

Meatless chili with lentils and an article on the health benefits of lentils

Health Benefits of Lentils

That lentils are rich sources of protein, we know. But they are also packed with an impressive array of health benefits we should really care for, instead of gobbling up multi-hued pills.

Antioxidants Lentils are one of the highest sources of antioxidants found in winter growing legumes.
Protein With over a quarter of their nutritional content made up of protein, lentils are a huge protein provider, giving the body what it needs to build new cells and repair any damaged tissues.
Diabetes Diabetics may be interested to know that the soluble fiber in lentils traps carbohydrates. This in turn slows digestion and absorption, which helps to prevent wide swings in blood sugar level throughout the day.
Cholesterol The soluble fiber in lentils also helps eliminate cholesterol, since it binds to it, reducing blood cholesterol levels. There is also evidence to prove that lentils can slow the liver’s manufacture of cholesterol, which similarly helps to reduce levels in the body.
Heart Disease The intake of dietary fiber, particularly from lentils has been known to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

LENTIL CHILI

You wont be crying, "Wheres the beef?" with this delicious chili.

boil the lentils for about 5 minutes then put them in the crock pot with

1 can Tomato Sauce

1 can Tomato Paste

1 can kidney beans

1 can great northern beans

2 can (large) Bush's Chili beans

dust the whole top with chili powder and mix... then cook on high for 6 hours and dust again with powder and mix.
You can also use garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
And we serve it on a bed of Frito's corn chips with shredded cheese and sour creme.