SLOW COOKER
Sweet and Spicy Chicken
Sweet and Spicy Chicken
3 to 4 Tbsp. Halladay's Sweet & Spicy Jerk Chicken Seasoning
4 chicken leg quarters
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) box raisins
Place onions on the bottom of a slow cooker. In a skillet, cook chicken skin side down in olive oil until golden, about 4 minutes; flip and cook 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to slow cooker and top with tomatoes and raisins. Cook on low 5-6 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
Cannellini Peppercorn Soup
3 leeks, washed, dark green ends removed and chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 Tbsp. Halladay's Sage Peppercorn Rub
1 parmesan rind, plus finely shredded parmesan for serving
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 to 4 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans
1 (5 oz.) bag spinach
Combine first 5 ingredients in a slow cooker; add 8 cups of water. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high 4-5 hours. Add lemon juice, beans and spinach in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Salt and pepper to taste.
Rosemary Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
2 to 3 lbs. boneless pork tenderloin
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 Tbsp. Halladay's Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Seasoning
1 Tbsp. honey
Place pork in slow cooker. Whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over pork. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hour.
Beef Barbacoa
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 1/2 lbs. beef brisket, trimmed
2 to 3 Tbsp. Halladay's Farmhouse Chili Seasoning
Cilantro, chopped
Corn tortillas, optional
Combine tomatoes, jalapeno and lime juice in a slow cooker. Rub brisket with seasoning and place in slow cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Remove beef and shred. Return to crockpot and add cilantro. Serve with warmed tortillas.
Slow Cooker White Bean Turkey Chili
1 small onion, chopped
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey
1 (14.5 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2 (15 oz.) can cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed
1 cup dark beer, optional
1 package Halladay's Farmhouse Chili Seasoning
In a skillet, saute onions until soft. Add turkey and brown; transfer to a slow cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Bacon Ranch Chicken
2 lbs. chicken breast
4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
1 packet Halladay's Harvest Ranch Seasoning
2 (10.75 oz.) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cup sour cream
In a skillet, brown outside of chicken; transfer to crock pot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Serve over pasta or rice.
Pot Roast
3 lbs. pot roast
1 package Halladay's Farmhouse Five Onion Seasoning
1 (28 oz.) can crushed or diced tomatoes
Frozen or fresh chopped vegetables of choice
Season meat with salt and pepper; coat with seasoning. Add meat and tomatoes to slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-9 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours. Add vegetables and heat through.
Pork Tacos
1 1/2 lbs. pork shoulder, halved
1 package Farmhouse Chili (mild) or Firehouse Chili (hot) or 2 Tbsp. Garlic Chipotle Seasoning
1 (28 oz.) can crushed or diced tomatoes
1 to 2 (14.5 oz.) cans desired beans
1 package hard or soft taco shells
Desired toppings such as shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream
Season meat with salt and pepper; coat with seasoning. Add meat and tomatoes to slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours. Add beans and heat through. Stuff tacos with slow cooker contents and desired toppings.
Balsamic Chuck Roast
1 package Halladay's Garlic Tomato Basil Seasoning
3 lbs. boneless beef chuck roast
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 cup red wine
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14.5 oz.) can beef broth
1 small bag baby carrots
2 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14.5 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
Combine all ingredients except cornstarch in a large slow cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Mix cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water and add 15 minutes before cooking is complete.
Pasta Faggioli
10 cups water
1 package Halladay's Farmhouse Minestrone Soup, divided
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage, cooked and drained (or cooked, diced ham)
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 (15.5 oz.) can cannellini beans
1 medium zucchini
In a slow cooker, combine water, beans and spice mixture from package, tomatoes and sausage, reserving pasta for later. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. In a medium skillet, saute carrots and celery until soft, about 3-5 minutes; add to soup in the last 2 hours of cooking. Add pasta, cannellini beans and zucchini in the last hour of cooking. Salt and pepper to taste.
For a vegetarian version, remove sausage from recipe or substitute for vegan sausage.
Guinness Barley Lamb Stew
1 package Halladay's Farmhouse Barley Vegetable Stew
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. lamb stew meat (or beef chuck roast)
12-16 oz. Guinness (or stout of your choice)
1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
6 cups water
Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.