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A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

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Chicken, Mushrooms and Bacon in the crockpot

Deliciously simple chicken, mushroom and bacon in the crockpot -- A Pinch of Joy

Chicken with mushrooms and bacon makes a tender, juicy and surprisingly flavorful chicken dinner.   The chicken breasts are dredged in flour and browned in a skillet to keep them juicy on the inside. The  mushrooms, and bacon are quickly sauted and added to the chicken in the crockpot where they simmer for only four hours.  Put them in the crockpot at lunchtime and come home to a wonderfully aromatic dinner.  Serve with brown rice, pasta or potatoes with vegetables on the side.  Have fruit or ice cream for dessert.  (Even better ice cream with fruit.) Use chicken breasts that have been flattened or sliced to about an inch thick.  They will cook more evenly than the chunky chicken breast.  This slow cooker chicken recipe is a simple meal and takes less than 15 minutes and one skillet to ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Poultry and Fish

Slow Cooker White chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili is so easy to prepare in the crockpot.  It is a cold weather boost to come in the house after work to a fragrant ready to eat meal.     Since it makes twelve one cup servings, you may have leftovers for a second meal – bonus!  This recipe also works well for make ahead freezer cooking, too. Make it, freeze it and pull it out when needed.  Versatile and delicious! Beans are a great source of protein, especially in a vegetarian diet.  They are a rich source of fiber and B vitamin as well, as lesser known nutrients as magnesium, phosphorus and manganese.  Beans also have health benefits such as reducing cholesterol, decreasing blood sugar and improving healthy gut bacteria.  They are not low carb, however, so they need to be worked into a low carb diet intentionally.  ... [Read More]

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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Beef Straganoff -- A Pinch of Joy

Beef Stroganoff is a simple dish of meat and mushrooms with a sour cream sauce that literally has been around for centuries.   Eventually it was given the name of the Russian Count Pavel Stroganoff.  Stroganoff, was a celebrity in turn-of-the-century St. Petersburg, a dignitary at the court of Alexander III and a gourmet. He entertained frequently and beef, onions and mushrooms in a savory sour cream sauce became a signature dish bearing his name.   However, his Beef Stroganoff was likely served over potatoes rather than noodles.  Beef Stroganoff has many variations and here is one more! This is a quick and easy version of Beef Stroganoff for families on the go.  It takes about 10 minutes to put together, using cubed stew meat.  You can use frozen diced onions to shave off a couple of ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Southwestern Breakfast Casserole

Southwestern Breakfast Casserole -- A Pinch of Joy

Southwestern Breakfast Casserole made in the slow cooker is a great way to wake up in the morning.  It's yummy enough -- and pretty enough -- to serve guests even when you've stayed up late the night before.  I am always up around 3 in the morning so putting it in the crockpot to cook for 3 - 4 hours before breakfast is not a problem.   Another alternative is to start it cooking before bed and program the slow cooker to keep it warm after cooking until needed.  If you must, put the casserole in the slow cooker insert, cover and put it in the refrigerator, set your phone for the right time to allow for 4 hours cooking.  When the alarm sounds slip down to the kitchen, put the insert in the crockpot, turn it on and head back to bed.  It's worth it! You know I am not a spice fan -- but if ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Breakfast

Slow Cooker Honey Pork with green beans

Slow Cooker Honey Pork with green beans -- A Pinch of Joy

Honeyed Pork and green beans cooked long and slow in the slow cooker.  Easy delicious one pot dinner. I tend to buy meat only when it is on sale.  Usually I end up with several pieces of meat that need to be frozen or cooked immediately.  This recipe works either way.   Make it it right away.  OR follow the Make Ahead Instructions to prepare everything  ahead of time and freeze until needed.   If desired, you can drop the sealed bag into another gallon bag and seal it.  Then you don’t have to worry about the seal coming loose as multiple cooks (or snackers)  rummage in the freezer. The first time I made this, I just dumped the ingredients on top of the meat.   I assumed the heat of the crockpot would sort of melt and meld them together and they would spread over the meat as it ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Meats, Pork

Pork Tostadas

Pork Tostadas -- A Pinch of Joy.

Pork Tostadas are open faced sandwiches made on a crispy fried tortilla.  Tostada = toasted.  Anything that can go on a taco can also be found on a Tostada.  You know I am a wimp when it comes to spicy and to me Mexican food meant spicy.  Wrong!  How did I find out?   Last spring I noticed our local grocery offered cooking sessions.  Always looking for new dishes and ways to make our meals healthy and varied, I signed up immediately.  I’ve added to our food rotation things like Pork Tostadas and more.   I love it!  For many reasons! HyVee is a regional, employee owned grocery that opened a few months before we bought our home and was a factor in our choosing where to live. Contrary to what some people think, residents of the Great Plains do not shop at trading posts or dingy general ... [Read More]

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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!

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