Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

30 large marshmallows
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp peanut butter
6 cups Peanut Butter Cap n Crunch
1 1/2 c milk chocolate M&Ms

In a large saucepan, combine the marshmallows, butter and peanut butter. Cook and stir over med-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cereal and M&Ms. Pat into a 9x13 pan coated with cooking spray. Cool and cut into bars.

Black Eyed Peas and Ham

• 1 pound frozen black eyed peas
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch (6 to 8) green onions, thinly sliced
• 6 ounces diced ham
• 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Serves 6.

Creamy Ham and Broccoli

• 1/2 cup. chopped onion
• 3 cups chopped ham, or use cooked chopped chicken or turkey
• 16 oz. frozen cut broccoli, thawed
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 jar (8 oz.) pasteurized process cheese spread
• 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup. uncooked converted rice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup. chopped celery
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• paprika (optional)

Preparation:

In slow cooker, combine ham, broccoli, soup, cheese spread, water chestnuts, rice, milk, celery, onion and pepper. Stir until blended. Smooth top, pushing rice into mixture. Cover and cook on high for 2 - 2 1/2 hours or on low for 4-5 hours or until rice and onion are tender, stirring occasionally if possible. Check near end of cooking time to make sure the rice does not get too mushy.

Ham and Potato Casserole

• 6 to 8 slices ham, deli or from leftover ham, about 1/8-inch thick
• 8 to 10 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 med. onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 cans condensed cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup
• paprika

Preparation:

Put half of ham, potatoes and onions in Crock Pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 cup of the grated cheese. Add remaining ham, potatoes and onions, and spoon undiluted soup over th top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and paprika. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high 4 hours.

Kielbasa with Cabbage

• 1/2 head of cabbage, coarsely sliced
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, if desired
• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds Polish sausage, cut into 1" pieces
• 1 can (14oz) chicken broth (1 1/2 cups)

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker/Crock Pot, mixing well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or high for 3 to 4 hours.
Serves 4 to 6.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
3. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.
    Some users suggest doubling cheese and broccoli and using half and half instead of milk.