Slow Cooker Posole

 

Posole

1 1/2 to 2 pounds thin boneless pork loin center cut chops
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
1 (15.5 ounce) cans white hominy, drained
1 (7 ounce) can green chile
1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Cut pork loin into bite size pieces. 

In large skillet with a small amount of oil, brown pork loin. 

In slow cooker, combine all ingredients.  

Mix well.  Cover.  

Cook on low 6 to 7 hours.

I live in New Mexico and there must be a law that says at every potluck someone must bring Posole.  Recently, I was chosen to provide the Posole for a potluck at our church.  I must confess, I was not their first choice.  The lady who usually makes the soup was out of town so the duty fell to me.  

I was really nervous about making this much loved soup!  I don't have time to make it the traditional way, with lots of ingredients and lots of time in the kitchen.  So I came up with this shortcut recipe.  I am happy to say everyone loved it! 

I used mild enchilada sauce.  If you like it very spicy, use medium or hot enchilada sauce.  I also like to serve sour cream on the side with the Posole. 

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 Our newest niece, Lilli.

May the miracle of Christmas fill your 

heart with warmth 

and love.
Merry Christmas!

My new cookbook is available at schools, businesses, hospitals, and book fairs in cities across the United States.  Be sure to pick up a copy or two, when you see them.  They make great gifts!

Check back on Friday,
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GINGERLOCKS' KITCHEN, has become one of your favorite blogs! Stop by Jordan's blog and take a peek!

You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner,  for more great recipes!  Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!

Peanut Butter Truffles

Peanut Butter Truffles 

1 pound package Nutter Butter cookies
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (24 ounce) package chocolate bark

In food processor or blender, add cookies.  Don't over fill the processor or blender with cookies.  I processed the cookies in three batches.  They need room to move around as they are being crushed. 

Using the pulse button, process until cookies are crushed.  

In large bowl, whip cream cheese until light and fluffy.  

Combine cookie crumbs and cream cheese.  Mix well. 

Form into 1 inch balls, place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. 

Refrigerate cookie balls at least 1 hour.  Melt chocolate bark in microwave for 1 minute, then in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring after each time it is heated.

Dip cookie balls in melted chocolate, place on parchment paper. Refrigerate.  

You can make this recipe using any flavor of sandwich cookie.  Oreo cookies are my husband's favorite.  You can also use vanilla bark instead of the chocolate bark.

Hop over to Gingerlock's Kitchen to see her delicious Golden Christmas Truffles recipe! 

My new cookbook is available at schools, businesses, hospitals, and book fairs in cities across the United States.  Be sure to pick up a copy or two, when you see them.  They make great gifts!

Check back on Tuesday,
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GINGERLOCKS' KITCHEN, has become one of your favorite blogs! Stop by Jordan's blog and take a peek!

You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner,  for more great recipes!  Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!

Holiday Appetizer Tips

Chocolate Covered Bacon Appetizer

 From now until after New Years Day, there are lots of party's!  If you are hosting one, here are a few tips and recipes to make it easier.


What you need:

• Savory Appetizers: 6 to 7 per person per hour

• Sweet Appetizers: 3 to 5 per person per hour

• Non-Alcoholic Beverages: 1 cup per person per hour

• Coffee: 1/2 cup per person

• Tea: 1/4 cup per person

Some will want coffee and tea and some will not, so by making a smaller amount per person, it will equal out.

Tips:

Make appetizers that have different flavors and textures.  You don't want everything to look and taste the same.  Make an unusual appetizer like my Chocolate Covered Bacon to get people talking.

Prepare as many dishes as possible ahead of time.  Dips are always better when they have time for the flavors to blend.

Fresh vegetable and fruit trays are always a big hit. Have extra chopped and ready in the refrigerator so you can replenish the tray. 

Use your slow cooker to keep appetizers such as meatballs warm.

Don't serve anything that is too messy. 

Set up tables and decorations the night before.

Baked Crab Rangoon Recipe

Italian Pinwheel Recipes

Sweet- Savory Bacon Wrapped Cocktail Wieners Recipe

Crazy Crab Dip

 

Toasted Sesame and Garlic Hummus

 

Pizza Nibblers

Chocolate Chip Cheese Spread

Creamy Caramel Dip

My Favorite Chocolate Dip Recipe

My new cookbook is available at schools, businesses, hospitals, and book fairs in cities across the United States.  Be sure to pick up a copy or two, when you see them.  They make great gifts!

Check back on Friday,
for Easy Truffle recipes! 

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GINGERLOCKS' KITCHEN, has become one of your favorite blogs! Stop by Jordan's blog and take a peek!

You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner,  for more great recipes!  Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!

Fry Bread

Fry Bread

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
oil for frying

In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.  Mix well.  Add milk.  Mix well.  If the dough is dry, add more milk.  On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth.  Let rest at least 5 minutes.  Break off 1/2 cup size ball of dough.  Roll into a round disk, 1/4 inch thick with the center slightly thinner. If you are really good, you can toss it around like a pizza crust to make the disk.  This lady was amazing!  She made perfect disks every time. 

Heat oil or lard if you are making it the traditional Navajo way, over medium high heat. 

Fry until golden brown, turning it only once as it cooks.  Drain on paper towel.

We had a fundraiser at the Passion Radio Network last week.  My husband and I host the lunch time show at the radio station.  We had so much fun meeting listeners and eating Navajo Tacos.

Navajo Tacos are made with fry bread.  

On top of the fry bread you add beans with beef 

and all of your favorite taco toppings.

A new lunch item for me was the Navajo Burger.  

You top the fry bread with grilled beef patties

and anything that you would normally put on a burger.

  It was so good!  But you better be hungry because it is really big!

My new cookbook is available at schools, businesses, hospitals, and book fairs in cities across the United States.  Be sure to pick up a copy or two, when you see them.  They make great gifts!

Check back on Tuesday,
for my Tuesday's Tips & Tricks post! 

Follow me on my Facebook page!

Visit my friends blogs!

GINGERLOCKS' KITCHEN, has become one of your favorite blogs! Stop by Jordan's blog and take a peek!

You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner,  for more great recipes!  Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!