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  1. Geri K

    Should We Switch to decaf Coffee?

    Switch to decaf coffee Scientists have long debated the effects of caffeine on blood pressure. Some studies have shown no effect, but one from Duke University Medical Center found that caffeine consumption of 500 mg—roughly three 8-ounce cups of coffee—increased blood pressure by 4 mmhg, and...
  2. Geri K

    Indulge in dark chocolate

    Indulge in dark chocolate Dark chocolate varieties contain flavanols that make blood vessels more elastic. In one study, 18% of patients who ate it every day saw blood pressure decrease. Have ½ ounce daily (make sure it contains at least 70% cocoa)...
  3. Geri K

    How Long Should I Cook It

    If a dish usually takes: 15 - 30 mins, cook it for 1 - 2 hours on High or 4 - 6 hours on Low 30 mins - 1 hour, cook it for 2 - 3 hours on High or 5 - 7 hours on Low 1 - 2 hours, cook it for 3 - 4 hours on High or 6 - 8 hours on Low 2 - 4 hours, cook it for 4 - 6 hours on High or 8 - 12 hours...
  4. Geri K

    Trim Away Fat Before Adding Meat

    Trim the fat You don't need to add oil to a slow cooker, the contents won't catch as long as there's enough moisture in there. You don't need a lot of fat on your meat either. Normally when you fry meat, a lot of the fat drains away, this won't happen in a slow cooker so trim it off, otherwise...
  5. Geri K

    Anone Have Their Gardens Started Yet?

    I am planning on putting in some onions within the next few days. The rest wont go in until right around May 17th when chance of frost is slim but could happen.
  6. Geri K

    Crockpot Poached Salmon

    Ingredients 4 salmon steaks 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 180 minutes Total Time: 190 minutes Yield: Serves 4...
  7. Geri K

    Crockpot Meatball Stew

    Ingredients 1 lb. frozen cooked meatballs 3 (14 oz.) cans ready to serve beef broth 1 cup water 10 oz. pkg. frozen baby lima beans 16 oz. bag baby carrots 6 oz. can tomato paste 2 onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. red potatoes, cubed 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 Tbsp...
  8. Geri K

    Do You Hunt Morel Mushrooms?

    Its morel mushroom season in many parts of the country already. My area doesn't start until May. Any body hunt morels or have any good recipes for cooking them? I just coat them with egg and a little cracker crumbs and fry them in margarine.
  9. Geri K

    Have Your Spring Time Allergies kicked in Yet?

    Allergy season is here once again. As soon as the trees begin to bud my allergies start each Spring. Most people I know have the same problem in my area where pollen levels get high.
  10. Geri K

    Soaking Beans for Ham and Bean Soup

    I was wondering if anyone soaks dry beans overnight like it says to do on the package? Supposedly soaking them causes some of the gas to come out of them, but I just throw them in the soap after rinsing then and have never bothered to soak them. Does it really make any difference?
  11. Geri K

    Ham With Currant-Cherry Sauce

    1 1/2 cup cherry preserves 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 7 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham 1/2 cup dried currants 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives directions Mix preserves, vinegar, mustard and ginger in 2-cup glass...
  12. Geri K

    Crockpot Picnic Ham

    ingredients 4 pounds frozen picnic ham 2 cups apple juice directions Place the frozen ham in the crock pot. Pour the apple juice over it. Cover, cook on high for one hour. Set the crock pot to low and cook for 7 hours or until heated through. www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/322/Picnic_Ham56768.shtml
  13. Geri K

    Crockpot Ham Loaf

    ingredients 3 cups cooked ground ham 8 ounces bulk pork sausage 3 green onions, chopped 1 cup rolled oats 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish directions Combine first 8 ingredients and...
  14. Geri K

    Mountain Dew Pineapple Ham

    ingredients 1 pre-cooked ham 1 can Mountain Dew soda 1 small can crushed pineapple (with juice) directions Place ham in crock pot. Pour Mountain Dew over ham. Pour crushed pineapple with its juice over ham. Cook for 4 to 5 hours on HIGH or for 8 to 10 hours on LOW, depending upon the size of...
  15. Geri K

    Slow Cooker Coca Cola Braised Ham

    3 pounds fresh or fully cooked ham (standard bone in ham) salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 3 cups coca-cola 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar directions Lightly score surface of ham and season with salt and pepper. (use...
  16. Geri K

    Angel Cake with Cherry Sauce

    Nonstick cooking spray 2 16 ounce packages frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries 1/2 cup cherry apple cider, apple cider, or apple juice 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons amaretto 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca 10 1 ounce slices angel food cake Directions Lightly coat the...
  17. Geri K

    Slow Cooker Peanut Butter-Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

    Crust: 1 c. chocolate or regular graham cracker crumbs 2 T. brown sugar 3 T. butter Filling: 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature 2/3 c. brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/3 c. creamy peanut butter 1 T all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. chocolate chips, melted (semisweet or milk chocolate)...
  18. Geri K

    Slow-Cooker Caramel-Maple Pears

    Ingredients 6 yellow- or red-skinned pears, cored from bottom leaving stems attached 1 cup caramel ice cream topping 1/3 cup real maple syrup Grated lemon peel Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pears upright in cooker. (If all pears do not fit in bottom of cooker, place...
  19. Geri K

    Crockpot Candy

    · 2 pounds white almond bark · 4 ounces german chocolate squares · 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips · 24 ounces dry roasted peanuts Put all ingredients in slow cooker; cook 1 hour on high. Do not stir. Turn slow cooker to Low and stir every 15 minutes for 1 hour. Drop on waxed paper and...
  20. Geri K

    Crockpot Baked apples

    Ingredients · 1/4 cup brown sugar · 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped · 2 tablespoons trans-fat free margarine or butter · 1 teaspoon cinnamon · 6 Gala or Macintosh apples, cored · 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider · 2 tablespoons orange liquor (optional) Instructions · In a large bowl, mix...
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