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 It doesn’t matter if you are keeping track of your carbs or not, these chops are wonderful! At least, my hubby thinks so!
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops, sliced thin
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Brown the meat on both sides, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
2. Add the remaining butter to the skillet; add the onion, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until the onion and mushrooms are limp. Add the artichokes, chicken broth and mustard; stir to dislodge the tasty brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Return the pork chops to the skillet; cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. Serve the chops with the vegetables spooned over the top.
Makes 4 servings each with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber for a total of 4 usable carbs and 25 grams of protein.
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 Welcome your family home for dinner with this delicious full-flavored beef stew! You won’t have to heat up the house because it all cooks in your slow cooker! Ummmm!
1-1/2 pounds boneless beef bottom round, cut into 1-inch pieces
Ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 (10-1/2 ounces) can condensed French onion soup
1 cup dry red wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
3 cups mushrooms, cut in half
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup frozen small whole white onions
1/4 cup water
1. Sprinkle the beef with the black pepper and coat with 2 tablespoons of the flour. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the beef and cook until browned, stirring often. Transfer cooked beef to a 3-1/2-quart slow cooker.
2. Add the soup, wine, garlic, Italian seasoning, mushrooms, carrots and onions. Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
3. In a small bowl, combine the remaining flour and water until smooth; stir into the beef mixture in slow cooker. Turn heat to High; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Makes 6 servings.
Emily
Emily's Favorite Recipes:
 I discovered this recipe in an old church cookbook and decided to try it. I made a few minor modifications that I thought would make it even better than it sounded. This recipe makes a lot, so I divided it into two casseroles and shared one with my son Jason and his wife Christy. I got raving reviews from both of them as well as my husband Ralph. Looks like this one will be a family favorite! (I wish I knew how this recipe got it’s name)!
6 ounces wide egg noodles (1/2 of a 12 ounce package)
2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1-1/4 cups beef broth (can be made from bouillon)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (2.25 ounce each) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions; drain.
2. Meanwhile,in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef, onion, bell pepper and celery until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender (about 15 minutes); drain. Stir in the tomatoes and green chilies, beef broth, tomato paste, beans, olives and 3/4 cup of the cheese.
3. Transfer mixture to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or two (8 x 8-inch each) baking dishes. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of the cheese on top of the larger casserole or divided between the two smaller casseroles. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F. for 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. The 9 x 13-inch casserole makes 8 to 10 servings, each 8 x 8-inch casserole makes 4 to 5 servings.
Emily
Emily's Favorite Recipes:
 After a hard day on the job, my hubby really enjoys this hearty satisfying dinner!
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (tomato, garlic & onion)
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
1 (3.5 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked wide egg noodles
1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, sausage, onion and bell pepper until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain.
2. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce. Stir in the pepperoni, cheese and noodles. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Makes 6 servings.
Emily
Emily's Favorite Recipes:
 When the weather is hot and the AC is going full blast, I don’t like to heat up the kitchen by using my oven. This is the perfect hot weather recipe using my slow cooker! My family enjoys this delicious pork barbecue served on big toasted onion rolls purchased from our local Kroger store. Yummy!
1 (3 to 3-1/2 pound) pork tenderloin roast
2 (18 ounces each) bottles barbecue sauce (your choice)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1. Place tenderloin roast in a 5-quart slow cooker; cover and cook on High for 4 to 5 hours or until tender.
2. Remove roast to a platter; discard juices in slow cooker. Using 2 forks, shred the tenderloin roast; return to the slow cooker.
3. Stir the barbecue sauce into the shredded pork; add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Cover and cook on Low 1 to 2 hours.
4. Serve on your favorite sandwich buns. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Emily
 No matter whether the weather is freezing cold or sweltering hot, my family loves soup! This delicious, robust-flavored cabbage soup is always a favorite!
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth (can be made from bouillon)
4 cups shredded cabbage
6 ounces Polish or Kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1. In a Dutch oven, sauté the onion and celery in butter until tender but not brown. Stir in the flour until mixture is smooth; add the broth and cabbage. Cook and stir until cabbage is tender and broth is thickened; about 12 minutes.
2. Add the sausage, parsley, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder; cover and cook an additional 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
Cornbread muffins would go great with this soup!
Emily
 If you (like me) have a hungry meat-lover in your family, this is the recipe for you! It’s chock-full of ground beef, pork sausage, pepperoni and bacon! Add tender noodles and the zesty flavor of pizza sauce and oregano topped off with shredded cheddar cheese and you’ll have a sure-fire winner!
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 (3.5 oz) package sliced pepperoni, cut into fourths
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 (14 ounce each) jars pizza sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups cooked wide egg noodles
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, sausage and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, tomato sauce, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly..
Add the cooked noodles. Top with the cheddar cheese; cover and simmer over low heat until cheese is melted. Makes 8 servings.
Emily
 Your family will love this hearty and satisfying all-in-one beef noodle dinner! Mine sure did!
3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 (10.5 ounces each) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
1 (6.5 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions; drain. Transfer to a 13 x 9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. In a medium size skillet, sauté the onion and celery in butter until crisp tender, about 4 minutes; stir into the cooked noodles.
2. Cook the ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder in the same skillet until the meat is no longer pink; drain and add to the noodle mixture.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, soup, chilies, mushrooms and cheddar cheese; stir into the ground beef mixture. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs; sprinkle over the top.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Makes 8 servings.
Emily
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