HAWAIIAN BBQ BEANS

• Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 hours
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Ingredients

• 4 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained (I didn't drain mine, because I like the extra sweetness and moisture it adds to the beans)
• 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

• In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, pineapple, barbecue sauce and ginger. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Stir in bacon before serving. Yield: 9 servings.
• I used this side dish with hot dogs and a fresh green salad. It is delish!

SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA 

Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (I used skinless, boneless thighs) - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced (I used kielbasa)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I only used half the recommended amount with children in mind)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
2. Cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on Low, or 3 to 4 hours on High. Stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.
3. Serve over rice.

Yields 12 servings

Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

1 1/4lbs. cubed beef stew meat
2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 chopped onion
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 c. water or beef broth ( a little more if you want it saucy)
dash of garlic salt
8 oz. cream cheese
egg noodles

In a slow cooker combine all ingredients except the cream cheese and noodles.  Cook on a low setting for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.  Approximately 15-20 minutes before serving, add cream cheese, stir occasionally until melted.  Cook noodles and combine.

Easy 7up Marinade

 Recipe from Chef in Training

Ingredients

• 2 cups 7-Up
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 cup oil

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together.
2. Trim Chicken and poke holes with fork.
3. Place chicken in a 9x13 or a ziploc bag and pour marinade over top and cover. Place in fridge.
4. Marinade 8 hours or overnight
5. Grill chicken and eat up!

Hawaiian Grilled Chicken

Found on chefintraining.com

 

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken breasts The original recipe uses thighs, but I just had chicken breasts on hand and it worked perfectly
• 2 cups soy sauce If using Kikoman's, make sure its low sodium
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 bunch green onions reserve some for garnish later
• 1/4 cup sweet onion finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. garlic minced
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk

Instructions

1. Trim chicken of any fat. For chicken breasts, since they are thicker, I poke them with a fork all over so the marinade can soak in.
2. In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, onions, garlic, sesame oil, and coconut milk.
3. Pour marinade over chicken and marinate for at least four hours, overnight is preferred. (for chicken breasts, I would definitely say over night is best to ensure the flavor is greatly absorbed)
4. Grill chicken until chicken is cooked through, switching sides half way through.
5. It is delicious over coconut rice, garnished with green onions and any additional soy sauce if needed!
6. To make coconut rice: Replace half of the water in your rice recipe with coconut milk.