TV Spot for July...

I will be on KSL Studio 5 again on July the 9th. They want me to do a cooking segment featuring the use of grocery coupons, and I will be presenting 3 meals you can prepare for a family of 4-6 people for less than $15.00 each.
The show airs at 11:00am (only here in Utah, on KSL Channel 5), and the recipes I present will be posted on KSL.com later that day. Please watch and then make some comments both here and on the KSL website.

*I will also post the recipes here once I have finalized them. They may not be slowcooker recipes, but still, who wouldn't want a cheap meal idea!

Recipes from the Home Show...

Shredded Ham Sandwiches

2 pounds shredded ham

1 bottle (20 ounces) cola*

1 bottle (16 ounces) barbecue sauce

Combine all ingredients in a greased 3 ½ – 4 ½ quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat 4-5 hours or on low hear 8-10 hours. Using a slotted spoon, remove ham and serve on warm hamburger buns. Makes 6-8 servings.

*DO NOT use diet soda for this recipe.

Carrot Cake

1 box (about 18 ounces) carrot cake mix

1 box (3 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding

3 eggs

1 cup light sour cream

1 cup water

2/3 cup canola oil

Combine all ingredients by hand in a large bowl, until well mixed. Pour batter into a greased slow cooker or greased foil or glass pan. Cover with paper towels sandwiched between the slow cooker stoneware and lid. Cook on high heat 3 – 4 hours. When cake is done, remove from slow cooker and let cook 15 minutes before cutting. Serve alone or with cream cheese frosting. Makes 10-15 servings.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 package (10 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed, drained and chopped

1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

½ cup Alfredo sauce

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Combine all ingredients in a greased 1 ½ quart greased slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat 1 – 1 ½ hours, stirring frequently. Serve warm with crackers. Makes 10-15 appetizer servings.

Mint Brownies

1 package (about 21 ounces) brownie mix

2 eggs

¼ cup water

½ cup canola oil

½ cup chopped Andes Mint Candies (available by the bag near the chocolate chips, or hand chop individually wrapped whole Andes Mints)

In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, eggs, water, and oil. Stir only until combined. Fold in Andes mint candy. Pour batter into prepared pan. Cover with paper towels sandwiched between the slow cooker stoneware and lid. Cook on low heat 4 ½ – 6 hours. When done, allow to cool 15 minutes before cutting. Makes 8-10 servings.

Creamy Chicken Soft Tacos

4 frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 jar (16 ounces) salsa

1 cup sour cream

Flour Tortillas

Place chicken in a greased 3 ½ – 4 ½ quart slow cooker. Pour salsa over the top. Cover and cook on high heat 6-8 hours or on low heat 10-12 hours. Shred chicken by pulling apart with two forks or potato masher. During last 30 minutes of cooking stir in sour cream. To serve, fold chicken mixture into a warm tortilla. Makes 8-10 servings.

More Public Appearances...

It's has just been confirmed that I will be at the Spring Home and Garden Show at the South Town Expo Center, March 6-9, 2008.

March 6th at 3:30pm

March 7th at 1:00pm

March 8th at 4:00pm

Recipes to follow!!

Slow Cooker Sugar and Spice Cake...

I went on KSL's Studio 5 show again, for a Valentine's Day episode, and made a sweet treat, both in the slow cooker, and in the oven.

Okay, so the heart shaped cake in this picture wasn't made in the slow cooker, but the other one was! Yes, you can make a cake in the slow cooker. It will just come out being circular or oval shaped, instead of heart shaped!

Sugar and Spice Cake

1 box yellow cake mix
1 package (about 3 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
1 cup light sour cream
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Sugar and cinnamon mixture (1/4 cup sugar and 1
teaspoon cinnamon)

Combine all ingredients except sugar and cinnamon
mixture by hand in a large bowl. Set aside. Sprinkle
sugar and cinnamon mixture into a greased pan to use
in slow cooker (a spring form pan, or slow cooker bake
pan). Cover and cook on high heat 3 1/2 - 4 hours, or
until done in the center. Remove pan from slow cooker
and let rest for 5 minutes. Turn cake out onto
serving platter and cool completely. Garnish with
fresh berries and whipped cream.

Here I am, about to put some finishing touches on the cake. Mmmm! Whipped Cream!

Here I am with a friend of mine, Teresa, and the host of Studio 5, Darin Adams.

Recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 pound boneless chicken, cooked and shredded
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernal corn, with liquid (or two cups frozen corn)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried chopped cilantro

Combine all ingredients in a greased 4 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or on high heat 3-4 hours. Makes
8-10 servings.

Serve with tortilla chips and garnish with grated pepper-jack cheese and guacamole.

Photo from KSL Studio 5 Appearance...

Here I am with co-host of "Studio 5", Brooke. For my appearance on this episode, I made Chicken Tortilla soup. The recipe is in my 101 More Things to do with a Slowcooker book, and is a tried and true favorite. This is a recipe that I make when I do church group presentations, and is really good with guacamole and tortilla strips. It was fun to be on Studio 5 again, and hope to be invited back!

Recipe for "Good Things Utah" appearance...

Hawaiian Haystacks

10 -12 chicken tenders (browned and cut in chunks)
1 cup chicken broth
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) cream of chicken soup, condensed **can be fat free
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
6 cups cooked rice

Place chicken in greased 3.5 -5 quart slow cooker. Combine all ingredients (except rice) and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on high heat 3-4 hours or low heat 6-8 hours. Makes 4-6 servings.

Serve over hot rice with a variety of toppings that could include: grated cheese, peas, pineapple tidbits, shredded coconut, raisins, Chinese noodles, black olives, diced tomatoes, diced green peppers, sliced green onions, Mandarin oranges, and other family favorites.