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Slow Cooker Apple and Rhubarb Crisp

INGREDIENTS 6 cups apples, cored, cut into chunks 6 cups rhubarb, cut into chunks 1 Tbsp lemon juice Topping 200g (7 oz) plain flour 150g (5.3 oz) unsalted butter, cubed 110g (4 oz) brown sugar 130g (4.5 oz) rolled oats 1 tsp nutmeg, ground 1 tsp cinnamon, ground  INSTRUCTIONS First, in a bowl, add all the topping ingredients and mix until it resembles large breadcrumbs. In a slow cooker, add the apples, rhubarb, lemon juice, and mix. Add the topping…

Chicken Spaghetti

1 1/2 cup spaghetti cut 2" pieces 2 cups chicken cooked and cut in bite size pieces 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup pimento 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can chicken broth 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese grated (save enough to sprinkle on top ) salt and pepper taste Do not cook spaghetti first Mix all ingredients and bake at 350° for about 45 minutes

Hot Asparagus Pasta Salad

1 8oz package corkscrew pasta 1 garlic clove crushed 1/4 inch slice fresh gingerroot minced 1 tbsp  cooking oil 1 lb fresh asparagus cut into 11/2 inch pieces 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined DRESSING 6 tbsp veg oil 2 tbsp white vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp dry mustard 2tbsp water 1/4 lb cooked ham, cubed 1 can sliced water chestnuts 1 cup sliced celery 1/3 cup sliced olives Cook pasta. Meanwhile…

Couscous and Vegetable Salad with Orange and Herbs

1 1/2 cup couscous 1/2 cup raisine 1 tsp turmeric 2 cups boiling water 2/3 cup sliced almonds 2 cups chickpeas (15 oz can) 3 scallions thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes halved, seeded and diced 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves minced grated rind of 1 orange 1 tbsp of minced fresh basil (or tsp dried) 1/2 tsp salt freshly ground pepper to taste green leaf lettuce Place couscous, raisins and turmeric in large…

Carrot And Raisin Salad

3 cups grated carrots 1 cup chopped celery 2/3 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 tbsp chopped parsley 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp grated orange rind 1/2 tsp salt In large bowl, combine all ingredients in the order given. Toss lightly with a fork.

Hot Chicken Salad

1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/8 cup onion 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 cups chicken, cooked and diced 1 1/2 cups celery, sliced 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, drained 3/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped Combine mayonnaise, onions and toss with remaining ingredients. Garnish with crushed potato chips. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes

Orange Carrot Salad

3 cups shredded carrots 2 medium oranges peeled 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp sugar dash salt Place carrots in a medium bow. Section oranges into bowl to catch juices. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill for several hours. 4-6 Servings

Ken Smith Granola

One banana cut up One half cup old fashioned oats or steel cut 1/8 cup raisins Two tablespoons flax seed ground Quarter cup walnuts Sometimes one tablespoon natural peanut butter Sometimes one square 90 % dark chocolate One percent milk Sometimes sprinkle a few shredded wheat squares Microwave 3 1/2 minutes. Stir. Add 1/4 cup frozen fruit.

Avocado Tuna Salad

½ red apple, chopped ½ cup chopped red onion ½ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon pickle juice 1 teaspoon dried dill weed ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon ground cumin salt and pepper to taste Cut avocado in half, scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, and mash avocado with the back of a fork or potato masher. Add tuna, apple, onion, celery, toasted walnuts, mayonnaise, pickle juice, dill, Dijon mustard,…

Chicken And Brown Rice Soup

5 cups chicken broth 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced onion ¼ cup diced carrots ¼ cup corn ¼ cup drained and rinsed black beans 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf ¾ cup brown rice Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot; cook chicken breasts in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken…