Nancy's Chicken Salad

This is a one of Nancy Kelly's signature recipes.  We love it and make now too!   We find ourselves eating it a lot in the hotter months.

chicken, cooked and shredded or cut into chunks
pecans, chopped
pineapple, crushed (drained)
extra sharp cheddar cheese
mayonnaise
pepper
dried cranberries

1. Mix together and serve on crackers, bread or salad.

Crock Zesty New Potatoes

Can double and will still fit in large Crock-Pot!

3 lb. new red potatoes washed
1 T olive oil
1 oz. dry Italian dressing mix

1. In a Zip-Lock bag, mix oil and dressing mix.

2. add potatoes an shake to coat.

3. Put in Crock and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5 hours.

Servings: 8

Crock White Rice

1 C white rice uncooked
1 C water or stock
2 tsp salt
1 T butter

1. Put all ingredients in Crock-Pot.

2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Servings: 4

Crock Spanish Rice

2 lbs ground beef browned
1 onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 16 oz tomato sauce
1 1/2 C water
1 T chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 T Worchestershire sauce
1 C rice uncooked

1. Put everything in Crock.

2. Cook on low for 7-9 hours.

3. May add cumin, or cayenne pepper to taste.

Servings: 8

Crock Plain Brown Rice

5 C water or broth
2 C brown rice
2 tsp salt
1 T butter

1. Put everything in the Crock.

2. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours

Servings: 5

Crock Fried Rice or Quinoa

2 C cooked (left over) rice or quinoa
3 t butter
2 T Coconut Aminos (soy sauce sub)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 onion chopped
1 C frozen vegetables
cooked meat (optional)
1 egg
sesame seeds for garnish

1. Put everything in Crock.

2. Cook on high for 2-3 hours of low for 3-4.

Servings: 6

**May want to add salt if using aminos in place of soy sauce.

Crock Lemon Red Potatoes

1 1/2  lb red potatoes, cubed
1/4 C water
1/4 C melted butter
1 T lemon or lime juice (or a half of the fruit fresh squeezed)
3  T fresh parsley sprigs, chopped
1 T fresh chives, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

1. Put water and  potatoes in Crock-Pot.

2. Cover and cook on high doe 2 1/2 hours, or until tender. Check not to overcook.

3. Drain.

4. Combine melted butter and herbs, add to potatoes and toss.

5. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Servings: 6