SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED BEEF FOR TACOS

So easy, so yummy. I used half for tacos and then used the other half in a chili for the next day! 

1 (2 lb.) boneless beef roast (I used chuck)

1 Tb. canola oil

1 small to medium-sized onion, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 Tb. tomato paste

3/4 cup beef broth

1/2 tsp. dried parsley

2 tsp. chili powder

1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. cayenne

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

Heat a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat, and add the oil.  Sprinkle the beef roast liberally with salt and pepper.  Once the oil is hot, add the roast to the pan and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.  Place in the crockpot.

To the pan, add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes before stirring in garlic and tomato paste.  After another minute, stir in the beef broth and spices.  Scrape up any browned bits, and then pour the seasoned broth and onions over the top of the roast.

Cook on low for 8-10 hours.  Shred with two forks and serve.

Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks

This is one of my new favorite recipes!! 

This recipe benefits hugely from a short sit under the broiler to caramelize the skin--watch it closely so it doesn't burn! From America's Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution.

serves 4 to 6

1 Tb. paprika

1 tsp. dry ground mustard

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper

4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks, trimmed of excess skin or fat(if necessary)

1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce 

Mix paprika, mustard, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper together, then rub mixture evenly over chicken; transfer to slow cooker. Pour 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over chicken and toss to coat. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4 to 6 hours on low.

Position oven rack 10 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Place wire rack in aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and coat with vegetable oil spray. Transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet; discard braising liquid.

Brush chicken with 1/2 cup more sauce and broil until lightly charred and crisp, 10-15 minutes. Flip chicken over, brush with remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, and continue to broil until lightly charred and crisp on second side, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Serve.

Cream of Rice Hot Cereal

 

Recipe From: http://wholenewmom.com

Makes approximately five servings (3/4 cup each)

Ingredients

1 cup of uncooked rice (I prefer to use brown)
4 1/2 cups liquid (water, milk or non dairy milk like Homemade Coconut Milk, Homemade Almond Milk, etc.)
3/4 tsp salt (optional. For you, maybe–but I think creamy grain cereals NEED salt. I like Real Salt.)

Optional toppings: butter (or other fat), sweetener, cinnamon

 

Method

 

1.  Grind rice coarsely in a blender or coffee grinder.

2.  Heat liquid over medium hit to a slow boil.

3.  Add rice and stir.

4.  Cover and simmer for about 4 minutes, until thickened.

5.  Serve with desired toppings.

* I added a little bit of sugar to mine :)

Toasted Sesame Ginger Salmon

This recipe is easy and yummy!! I found it Pinterest at this website: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/03/toasted-sesame-ginger-salmon/

Toasted Sesame Ginger Salmon
serves 2-4
1 1/2 pounds raw salmon
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
4 green onions, sliced

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack over top. Spray the rack with nonstick
spray.


In a large bowl or baking dish, combine olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, brown sugar and whisk well until combined. Add salmon to the dish or place everything in a ziplock bag, then refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the broiler in your oven. (Or preheat your grill, etc if you prefer to use something else.)
Remove salmon with kitchen tongs and place directly on the wire rack. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt and pepper, then place directly under the broiler. Cook for 10-12 minutes, depending on the salmon’s thickness (our’s was just about an inch thick), until opaque and easily flakable with a fork. You can flip the salmon halfway through cooking if desired.
Remove and serve immediately, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, green onions and the glaze below.

Sesame Ginger Honey Glaze
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour over salmon.

Raw Coconut Macaroons

You can also add chocolate on top! Both ways are Delicious!

These cookies our my families NEW favorite treat! We found these at a health food store and they are were a little over a dollar a piece so I decided to find a recipe that was similar! Thanks to a friend that had already done the same thing I found this yummy and sooo easy recipe!


Ingredients:
1/2-3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 tsp real salt
1/2 cup coconut oil at room temperature
1/4 a cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
2 tsp pure vanilla
*optional 2-3 TBS ground flax seed

Directions:
Mix dry and wet in separate bowls, then mix together, spoon onto a cookie sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to over night. Keep in the fridge.


If you want to try these look alike cookies before making them to see if it's worth it look for them at a health food store like Good Earth or Whole foods they are Raw Melissa brand and are $5 for 4. Just FYI. This is what they look like ...

Chocolate Topping:

1/4 cup raw cacao powder

1/4 cup raw coconut oil, warmed to liquid
2 Tbsp raw agave nectar or raw honey
a pinch of sea salt

Directions:

 

 Mix together chocolate ingredients and set in the fridge until slightly thickened (a few minutes). 

Spoon or Dip half of each cookie into the chocolate and set on a foil lined baking sheet.  Sprinkle with coconut while wet.  Once all the cookies are dipped, place in the freezer until chocolate is set, about 5 minutes.

 

Enjoy!!

Chocolate Fruit Cookies

I tried these cookies at a healthy food store and instead of buying them I thought I would look on Pinterest and see if I could make them my self! I found the recipe from http://healthyblenderrecipes.com They are delicious! They are a fruit ball but at our house we call them cookies! My kids love these and they are healthy!! You will need to have a good blender to make these! Enjoy!

1 cup mixed raw nuts (I used 1/3 cup each of raw almonds, cashews & macadamias)

1/2 cup organic pitted chopped dates

1/2 cup dried chopped apricots

1/2 cup raisins

2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1 Tbsp fresh orange juice

a couple of drops – 1/8 tsp of natural almond essence

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup desiccated coconut

1. Mix the coconut and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside for rolling.
2. Put all other ingredients in a food processor, and slowly add in the orange juice if it doesn’t bind together completely.
3. Roll into small balls and coat with the coconut mixture.

Store in a sealed glass container in the fridge.

Easy French Dip Sandwiches (Crockpot)

Easy French Dip Sandwiches

 

recipe from Betty Crocker's Easy slow cooker dinners

 

 

Cook time: 8 to 10 hours

 

Ingredients:

3 pounds fresh beef brisket (not corn beef)

1 package (1.3 ounces) dry onion soup mix

1 can (10 ½ ounces) condensed beef broth

8 mini baguettes or sandwich buns

 

Directions:

Soak tomatoes in water as directed on the package; drain and coarsely chop. (skip this if using diced or stewed tomatoes)

Mix tomatoes and remaining ingredients except ¼ cup water and flour in slow cooker.

Cover and Cook on Low heat setting for 8 to 9 hours (or high heat setting for 3 ½ to 5 hours) or until beef and vegetables are tender

Mix ¼ cup water and the flour; gradually stir into beef mixture

Cover and cook on high heat setting 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove bay leaf

 

 

                          

Chicken Tikka Masala {Crockpot}

Chicken Tikka Masala {Crockpot}

 

 

My hubby and I have been LOVING Indian food lately! I came across this recipe on pinterest and it was delicious and easy!

Recipe from http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/2012/10/19/chicken-tikka-masala-crockpot/

 

Yield: 6-8 servings | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 8 hours

Ingredients:

8 boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins, or about 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 lbs.)

1 large onion, diced

4 cloves of garlic, minced

2 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced

1 (29 oz.) can of tomato puree

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tbsp. Garam masala

1 tbsp. cumin

1/2 tbsp. paprika

2 tsp. salt, or to taste

3/4 tsp. cinnamon

3/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

1-3 tsp. cayenne pepper (depending on your heat preference)

2 bay leaves

1 cup heavy cream

3 tbsp. cornstarch

Chopped parsley or cilantro, for topping

Instructions:

1. Place everything up to the bay leaves in a large bowl. With a spatula, stir to combine everything and make sure the chicken is coated well.
2. Gently place the mixture in the insert of the crockpot and add the two bay leaves.
3. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low (or 4 hours on high).
4. When done, in a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream and corn starch, then pour the mixture into the crockpot and gently stir. Let cook an additional 20 minutes to thicken up.
5. Serve hot over a bed of white (or brown) rice.
6. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.