Shrimp Jambalya

Anytime I come across a jambalaya recipe, I instantly think of my dad. He's a big jambalaya fan. Truthfully, I've never been a huge fan, usually because they're rather spicy. Because I can spice it to my liking, I've been trying to find one I like. This was not the one. There really wasn't any flavor to it. I'll have to keep searching. (At least the picture looks good, right?!)

Shrimp Jambalaya-adapted from Best Loved Slow Cooker Recipes by Crock-Pot

Total Time: 8 hours

Serves 6

• 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 pounds cooked shrimp

Combine tomatoes, onion, pepper, celery, garlic, parsley, oregano, hot pepper sauce and thyme in a 5-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Stir in shrimp and cook for 20 more minutes on low. Serve with rice.

Cheesy BBQ Chicken

This is another slow cooker recipe where I cooked it for too long and the chicken was over cooked. I need to remember to watch that a little more closely! You can over cook something in the slow cooker! Sometimes I'm really into barbecue sauce, but other times I'm not. There wasn't anything wrong with this recipe, but I just wasn't a huge fan. It was very simple and easy to make and you usually have most of this stuff in the pantry, so it's a good last minute dinner!

Cheesy BBQ Chicken-adapted from Best-Loved Slow Cooker Recipes by The Original Crock-Pot
Total Time: 8 hours
Serves 6

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 26 ounce bottle barbecue sauce
• 6 slices bacon
• 6 slices swiss cheese

Grease the inside of a 5 quart slow cooker. Place chicken in slow cooker and cover with barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours.

Before serving, cut bacon slices in half. Cook bacon on the stove until done to the preferred consistency. Place two pieces on each chicken breast and top with cheese. Recover slow cooker and put on high until cheese melts.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pulled pork is always a staple at any gathering-bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties-you name it. I don't have parties all that often, but this was a great and easy recipe! I would highly recommend it!

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pulled Pork Sandwiches-Adapted from Crock Pot's "Best Loved Slow Cooker Recipes"

Total Time 5-6 hours

Serves 8

• 3 1/2 pound pork shoulder roast
• 21 ounces barbeque sauce
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 8 hamburger buns

Place roast in a 5 quart slow cooker. Cook on low 10-12 hours, or on high 5-6 hours.

Remove roast from slow cooker; discard cooking liquid. Shred pork with two forks and return meat to slow cooker. Add barbecue sauce, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar and onion. Cook on high 1 hour or low 2 hours. Serve shredded pork on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts
8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories		788.6
Total Fat		46.2 g
	Saturated Fat	15.8 g
	Polyunsaturated Fat	5.8 g
	Monounsaturated Fat	19.7 g
Cholesterol		166.5 mg
Sodium		1,158.3 mg
Potassium		744.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate		43.0 g
	Dietary Fiber	2.3 g
	Sugars	13.6 g
Protein		48.3 g

Slow Cooker Ribs

I received a new cookbook for Christmas from my boss! It is the "Best Loved Slow Cooker Recipes" by Crock-Pot. I was so excited because I absolutely love cooking in my slow cooker! The first recipe I made was ribs. They were good, but had some weird taste to them. I haven't quite figured out what it is, but I'd still probably make this again anyway. It could have been the beer I used, so maybe I need to stick to beef stock. We'll see though!

Ribs cookin' in the slow cooker!

Slow Cooker Ribs-Adapted from Crock-Pot's "Best Love Slow Cooker Recipes"

Total Time: 3 Hours

Serves 6-8

• 1/2 cup paprika
• 3/8 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs
• 1 can (20 ounces) beer or beef stock
• 1 quart barbecue stock
• 1/2 cup honey

Combine paprika, sugar, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Generously season ribs with dry rub mixture. Portion ribs into sections of 3 to 4 bones. Place in 5-quart slow cooker. Pour beer or beef stock over ribs. Cover; cook on high 2 hours. Blend barbecue sauce and honey and add to slow cooker. Cover; cook for 1 1/2 hours.