Lunch for the Original Copy Officer Captains and OCS of 270,036 for 4/27/212
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Apr 25, 2021
- 6 min read
A southern Dad's Day Dinner for you from the bottom of my heart; I want you to know I love you till God calls us home we will make the best of every single day and max it out to the fullest. Your stronger than the battle; you've got this and I know you can kick it out of your body with telling it to leave do this 4 times a day at 7am 11am 3pm 7pm
You can't beat the combination of almond flavor with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the sauce and ice cream, it makes for a scrumptious dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ingredients
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
DUMPLINGS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Vanilla ice cream, optional
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Directions
Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Place cherries in a 3-qt. slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in reserved juice until smooth. Stir into cherries. Cook, covered, on high 7 hours. Drizzle amaretto over cherry mixture.
For dumplings, in a small bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk and melted butter. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
Drop by tablespoonfuls on top of hot cherry mixture. Cook, covered, 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 369 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
This wholesome mac & cheese is slow-cooker easy. Make it during the week or take it to your next potluck!—Kelly Silvers, Edmond, Oklahoma
Ingredients
1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 paprika, optional
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions
Fold two 18-in.-long pieces of foil into two 18x4-in. strips. Line perimeter of a 4-qt. slow cooker with foil strips; spray with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings. In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons bacon drippings over medium heat; cook pasta in drippings 2 minutes or until edges turn translucent. Transfer to slow cooker.
In same skillet, heat 1/4 cup bacon drippings over medium heat. Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder and, if desired, paprika. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until flour begins to turn pale golden brown. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in pasta. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until pasta is tender. Top with bacon.
I took these slow-cooked wings to work, and they vanished before I even got a bite! The tangy sauce is lip-smacking good. —Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri
Ingredients
5 pounds chicken wings
2-1/2 cups ketchup
2/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
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Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Arrange remaining wing pieces in 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 30 minutes; drain. Turn wings; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until juices run clear.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain wings. Place one-third of the chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with one-third of the sauce. Repeat layers twice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours. Stir before serving.
Editor's Note
Uncooked chicken wing sections (wingettes) may be substituted for whole chicken wings.
Nutrition Facts 1 wing (2 sections): 178 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
With this creamy dip, I can get my daughters to eat spinach and artichokes. We serve it with chips, toasted pita bread or fresh veggies. —Jennifer Stowell, Montezuma, Iowa
Ingredients
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Whole wheat baguette slices, chunks of rainbow carrots and celery
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Directions
Place the first eight ingredients in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until heated through.
Stir to blend. Serve with whole wheat baguette slices and chunks of rainbow carrots and celery.
Nutrition Facts 1/4 cup (calculated without items for dipping): 123 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
My family loves these tacos. The chicken filling cooks in the slow-cooker, so it’s convenient to throw it together before I leave for work. At the end of the day, I just have to roll it up in a soft taco shell with the remaining ingredients and dinner’s ready in minutes. The chicken also makes a great topping for salad. —Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Ingredients ****Take Chicken Out for Vegetarian Tacos****
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles ****** Optional*******
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/4 cups salsa
1-1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
Sour cream, optional
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Directions
Place the chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, chiles, onion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender and juices run clear, 5-6 hours.
Remove the chicken. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomato and sour cream if desired; roll up.
Nutrition Facts 2 tacos: 749 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1454mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 52g protein.
I give this classic dessert a rich twist with butterscotch pudding. The warm apple filling bubbles to perfection in a mini slow cooker. —Jolanthe Erb, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Ingredients
3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 3 medium)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Vanilla ice cream, optional
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Directions
Place apples in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oats, pudding mix and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples.
Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or until apples are tender. Serve with ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 406 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
Inspiration struck when I saw a recipe like this one in a newspaper. My version was an instant hit with my husband and friends. When I discovered how easy it is to make in the slow cooker, it got even better. —Bette Jo Welton, Eugene, Oregon
Ingredients
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1 can (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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Directions
Place ribs in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over ribs; cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until tender.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 578 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 2503mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 44g protein.
Corn and Broccoli in Cheese Sauce
Save room in the oven by making this savory side in your slow cooker. It is a standby in my house. My daughter likes to add leftover ham to create a hearty main course. —Joyce Johnson, Uniontown, Ohio
Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
4 ounces reduced-fat Velveeta, cubed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10-1/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4 cup fat-free milk
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Directions
In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the corn, broccoli and cheeses. In a small bowl, combine soup and milk; pour over vegetable mixture.
Cover and cook on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 148 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat.
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