Slow Cooker Turkey Chili (Weight Watchers recipe)

1 lb. raw turkey sausage (hot-Italian variety)
15 oz. canned pinto beans, undrained
14 1/2 oz. canned diced tomatoes w/ chilies, undrained
14 1/2 oz. canned diced tomatoes w/ garlic and onion, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

1. Remove sausage form casing and put in slow cooker.  Break up sausage with a spoon.  Add beans, both cans of tomatoes, and onion, stir.
2. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.  Stir in salt and pepper and serve.

I like to put some mozzarella cheese on top and we eat ours with blue corn tortilla chips.  Very yummy!

Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Icing (from Aunt Judy)

Chocolate Cake

You will need:
2 c flour
2 c sugar
3/4 c cocoa
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

Add:
2 beaten eggs
1/2 c veg. oil
1 c milk
1 c hot water

Beat with electric mixer. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 30 minutes or 20 minutes for cupcakes.

Peanut Butter Icing

All measurements are approximate, adjust for desired taste and consistency.

3/4 c peanut butter
1/4 c butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 c crisco
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Mix the above ingredients with an electric mixer.

Add about 2 or 3 cups of powdered sugar. Add milk (1/4 c +) a little at a time. Mix on high speed until fluffy.

Lattice Chicken Potpie

What You'll Need:

1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables
2 cups cooked chicken
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tube refrigerated pie dough

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, chicken, soup, milk, cheese, onions, and seasoned salt. Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 x 2 in baking dish.

Unroll the dough and use a pizza cutter to cut 1/2 in. thick strips of dough. Form a lattice crust over the chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Ranch Chicken (from Crystal)

I make this almost once a week.

Cut chicken breasts into strips or buy the chicken that is already cut into strips.

You'll need a bowl of olive oil.

In another bowl, pour a packet of ranch dip mix, bread crumbs (about 3/4 cup), and Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup). Mix together.

Dip the chicken in the olive oil, then coat it in the ranch mixture on both sides. Put into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Cucumber Salad (from Marybeth and Aziz)

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup splenda
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. chopped onions
3-4 cucumbers

Oatmeal Caramel Bars

You Will Need:
1 1/2 cups melted butter
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz. chocolate chips
1 cup caramel topping
4 tbs. flour

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, oatmeal, brown sugar, butter, and salt. Stir.
3. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of prepared pan
4. Bake 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
5. Combine caramel and flour. Sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Drizzle caramel over chocolate chips.
6. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over top of caramel.
7. Bake 15 minutes. Let bars cool.

Hashed Brown Casserole

You Will Need:
32 oz. frozen hashed browns (thawed)
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 can cream of celery soup
8 oz. sour cream
10 oz. grated cheddar cheese
2 cups corn flakes

1. Mix all ingredients together in a casserole dish.
2. Sprinkle two cups corn flakes on top.
3. Add 1/4 cup melted butter on top.
4. Bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees.

** To thaw the potatoes I put them in the oven for about 15 minutes