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Wednesday-Italian Meatloaf, baked potatoes, some type of frozen vegetable

I will be putting the potatoes in my little crock pot about 10:30. This is trial and error as it is one of the small pots that you just plug in, no settings. I spray my hands with cooking spray and rub the potatoes to keep them from getting too crunchy....

Italian Meatloaf (this recipe has been tried and we really like it)
Serves 6 (I double the recipe and add about an hour to cooking time cause we love leftover meatloaf)

16 ounces lean ground turkey or beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon dried fine bread crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (if you happen to have seasoned bread crumbs,this can be omitted)
1 cup (8 ounce can) Hunt's Tomato Sauce (I use no salt, don't miss it a bit)
1 tablespoon sugar

Spray a slow cooker container with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine meat, onion, green pepper, mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/3 cup tomato sauce. Mix well to combine. Pat meat mixture into a slow cooker container. In a small bowl, combine remaining 2/3 cup tomato sauce, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and the sugar. Evenly spoon sauce mixture over top. Cover and cook on Low for 8-10 hours. Cut into 6 wedges and carefully remove from container. When serving, evenly spoon sauce over top.

"Potful of Recipes" by JoAnna Lund


Thursday-Chicken Pot Macaroni (untried but sounds good ), possibly broccoli with this hot dish

Chicken Pot Macaroni (serves 6)

1 can Healthy Request Cream of Chicken Soup
2 ounce jar chopped pimento, undrained
1 1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 full cups diced cooked chicken breast (I use a boneless, skinless breast that weighs about 1 pound)
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1 1/2 cup frozen sliced carrots, thawed (I am sure you can use fresh in place of the frozen, just make sure they are sliced the same size for even cooking)
2 cups uncooked elbow macaronin


Spray a slow cooker container with cooking spray. In prepared container, combine chicken soup, undrained pimento, and water. Stir in parsley flakes and black pepper. Add chicken, celery,onion, carrots, and uncooked macaroni. Mix well to combine. Cove and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Mix well before serving.


Hint: 1. if you have leftovers, purchase a chunk of cooked chicken breast from your local deli
        2. Thaw carrots by placing them in a colander and rinsing them under hot water for one minute


"Potful of Recipes" by JoAnna Lund

Friday- Grilled burgers and homemade french fries (hope the heat has subsided some so I don't over heat grilling out side and cooking fries in the oven)


Enjoy :) :)