Pumpkin Bread

It's fall season and that means lots of baking and lots of pumpkin! On my last trip to Trader Joe's I bought their yummy Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix. I used the recipe on the back of the box. All you do is add eggs, oil, and water.



Prepare the mix according to the package instructions. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Place the loaf pan inside the slow cooker.

 

Place the lid on top of the slow cooker but prop it open slightly to allow for venting. I used a small wooden stick (it's actually half of a clothespin).

Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Be prepared to enjoy this delicious and moist pumpkin bread!

Cheese and Pasta Delight

Cheese and Pasta Delight is exactly that...delightful! This is one of our family's favorite crockpot recipes. Even my picky 2 year old will eat this dish! Tim found this recipe off the internet several years ago.

Ingredients:

• 1 jar Alfredo sauce
• 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
• 1 (7 oz) can white tuna or chicken, drained (I used canned chicken)
• 1/4 tsp. curry powder
• 1 to 1 1/2 c. frozen mixed veggies
• 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese (I've also used shredded Mozzarella and it's just as yummy)
• 4 c. cooked pasta (macaroni, bow ties, shells)

I never have macaroni, bow ties, or shells on hand but I always have lots of spaghetti. So I break up the spaghetti into small pieces before I cook it.

Directions:

1. Combine the first 5 ingredients.
2. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 hours on LOW.
3. Add Swiss cheese to the mixture during the last hour.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and add to slow cooker.

Enjoy!!!

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed bell peppers are so simple but so yummy!

Ingredients:

• 4 medium green bell peppers
• 1 lb ground beef (instead of ground beef I used ground turkey)
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large jar spaghetti sauce (32 oz)

Directions:

1. Mix ground beef (turkey), onion, rice, and seasonings well.
2. Cut tops off peppers and hollow out seeds.
3. Stuff bells with equal portions of mixture. 
4. Place in crockpot, cover with spaghetti sauce.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until meat is cooked through and pepper is tender.

Delicious!!