CROCK-POT COWBOY SOUP

1Lb. Beef Stew Meat
1 Pack Taco Seasoining Mix
1 (14.5) Can Diced Tomatoes with garlic/onion, undrained
1 (10)oz. Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles, undrained
1 Cup Refried Beans
2 Cups Frozen Seasoning Blend(diced onions, bell peppers, celery)
2 (16)oz. Cans Pinto Beans, drained

Turn slow cooker on high. Place the beef and taco seasoing pack in a ziploc bag. Shake to coat. Put the beef and seasoing in the slow cooker. Stir in canned tomatoes with their liquid, refried beans and seasoning blend. Pour beans on top of beef mixture and do not stir. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for around 8 hours or until beef is done.

VEG. DIPPING SAUCE

1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
2 Teaspoons Horseradish
2 Teaspoons Country-style Dijon Mustard
1/4 Teaspoon Green Pepper Sauce


Combine all ings. in a small bowl. Chill and serve.

HONEY GLAZED CARROTS

1 Tablespoon Butter
1/2 Tablespoon Seansoned Salt
1 (16)oz. Bag Whole Baby Carrots

1/4 Cup Honey
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Cups Water

Place the water and carrots in a pan and bring to a boil. Heat for 5 minutes. Drain water and then put back in pan and add the seasoned salt and butter. Saute for 1-2 minutes. Add honey and brown sugar. Mix and cook for 3 minutes. Stir frequently.

FRIED RICE

1 3/4 Cups Chicken Broth
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
2 Green Onions
1 Medium Red Bell Pepper
2 Cups Instant Brown Rice
1 Cup Frozen Green Peas

In a skillet combine the garlic, soy sauce, pepper flakes and broth. Bring to a boil on high. Slice the green onions very thin. Cut the pepper into 1/4 inch pieces. Set this aside. Add the rice to the boiling broth and return to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the peas, onions and peppers. Cover and let stand for 7 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve.

NEW TWIST TO BROWN GRAVY

Are you tired of the same old brown gravy. Spruce it up a bit with this recipe.

2 Packs Brown Gravy
1 Cup Sour Cream

Make gravy up according to instructions on pack. Then add a cup of sour cream to both packs of gravy. Stir good and pour over your meat. Can also add a can of drained mushrooms if you like to this.

TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD

3-4 Roma Tomatoes or about 11/2 Cups, chopped
1 Large Red Onion, diced
2 Cucumbers, chopped unpeeled
1 Bottle Italian Dressing, Tuscan House Type


Place all vegetables in large bowl. Pour about 1/2 the bottle of dressing over the salad and then stir. Cover and ref. for several hours before serving

MICROWAVE MASHED POTATOES

5 Large Potaotes
Salt and Pepper
Milk and Butter

Take your potatoes and wash good. Then punch holes in them with a fork. Microwave them on the button for potatoes or around 8 minutes. Take a knife and slice one open. Test to see if done if not mirc. a little more. Get the potato out of the middle and put in a bowl. Add salt pepper and butter. Take your mixer and whip. Add enough milk to make them fluffy. Lot less time then cooking them. Will taste the same.