Ingredients:3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and chopped1 small onion, diced1 cup water1 teaspoon salt3 cups milk3 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons flour1 cup shredded Swiss cheeseDirections:Place potatoes, onion and water in a heavy saucepan, and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and mash potatoes a bit; stir in milk. Mix butter and flour together till no lumps remain; (I use a little tiny whisk) add to potato mixture. Cook over medium heat,... Read Full Story

2 pkgs refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes 1 onion, chopped 1 large (27 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup 1(28 oz) can sauerkraut, drained 10 to 12 Polish sausages, sliced 1/2 cup cream cheese (about 4 oz.) Steak seasoning 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 cups cream or milk 1/2 cup butterSaute onions in butter. Add them and all other ingredients to crock pot; stir well and cook 2 to 3 hours on LOW heat setting until potatoes are done.Servings: 8 to12Tags: slowcooker polish Sausage, Polish sa... Read Full Story

This recipe is for a 5 to 6 quart crock pot.This will be of great use to the cook who has her oven tied up with other things during holidays and family gatherings, etc.Ingredients 2 cups packed brown sugar 1 (8 pound) cured, bone-in picnic ham Directions Spread about 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar on the bottom of the slow cooker crock. Place the ham flat side down into the slow cooker. You might have to trim it a little to make it fit. ... Read Full Story

Ingredients:3 medium potatoes, cut into 2" pieces3 turkey skinless thighs1 (12oz) jar home-style turkey gravy2 tablespoons all purpose flour1 teaspoon parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1/8 teaspoon pepper1 (1lb) bag frozen green beans and carrots thawed and drained 1. Put potatoes in 3 1/2 to 5 quart crock pot; place turkey on top.2. Mix remaining ingredients except vegetables and pour over mixture in crock pot.3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.4 After 8 to 10 h... Read Full Story

I remember when I was a teenager, my favorite Christmas gift was either gadgets, gift cards/certificates or money to splurge at my favorite CD, DVD store or the movie theater. The girls were crazy about the latest perfumes and trendy jewelery. Not much has changed since then but as it is common knowledge that pleasing a teenager is not an easy job, perhaps an insight into the funkiest trends this year might help many anxious parents.Sports Gear- Team gaming chairs, color handheld TVs for watc... Read Full Story

You can now have fun, saving you energy, money and time. You will also be helping to make a better future for every one with some of the new products available on the internet. Have you ever thought of how you could influence people on how to save energy? Well here’s an idea! Why not buy an eco friendly gift that is solar powered as a gift? Not only will they be thankful for the gift but they will also be intrigued and interested in its purpose also. Consider this as a truly unique gift! Hel... Read Full Story

5 lbs. apples – peeled and sliced3 cups granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar3 cups apple cider4 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon cloves Cook the cider and sliced apples for 25 minutes in a large pot. Press through a sieve. If you do not have a sieve, process the apples in batches in your food processor until they were very smooth. Put the processed apples in a 5 or 6 quart crock pot and add sugars and spices. Cook on high without lid for 7-8 hours. Seal in jarsTags: slow cooker recipes, apple butte... Read Full Story

Ingredients:2 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil2 eggs1 tsp vanilla2 cups chopped apples2 cups flour1 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda1 tsp nutmeg1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans1. Beat together sugar, oil, and eggs. Add vanilla.2. Add apples. Mix well.3. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg.4. Pour batter into greased and floured bread or cake pan that will fit into your slow cooker. Cover with pan's lid or greased aluminum foil.5. Bake on HIGH 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Let cake stand in pan 5 ... Read Full Story

Ingredients: 4 beef bouillon cubes 1 quart water, or as needed 1 skinless, boneless turkey breast half 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 (3/4 ounce) pa... Read Full Story

Ingredients:1 lb. large pasta like shells1-3/4 cups ham cut in cubes1-1/2 cups mozzarella cut in cubes1 cup fresh ground parmesan3 egg yolksbutterFor the Béchamel sauce:24 fluid oz. milk5 Tbsp. unsalted butter2/3 cup flourpinch of nutmegpinch of saltInstructions: 1. First prepare the ingredients.2. Once you have everything ready put the water on for the pasta and make the Béchamel sauce.3. Start by warming the milk.4. In another pan melt the butter then add and blend the flour for about 2- 3 ... Read Full Story