Garlic Ranch Chicken

6 chicken breasts

1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 c. milk
1 c. mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
6 cloves garlic, minced

Place all ingredients in gallon freezer bag; freeze.

Label: Thaw overnight in fridge. Grill or cook in crockpot, 3-4 hours on high. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes, or with baked potatoes and a salad or veggies.

Burrito Pie

2 Lbs of Ground Beef
1 Onion, finely chopped
2 tsp diced Garlic
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (2 oz) can sliced olives, drained
1 (4 oz) can of diced green chiles, drained
1 (16 oz) can of Red Enchilada Sauce
1 (16oz) can of refried beans
6 flour tortillas
12 oz of shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Saute ground beef for about 5 min.  Add the onion and garlic and saute about 5 more minutes until onions are translucent.  Drain any excess fat, if desired.  Mix in the olives, green chiles, tomaotes and the enchilada sauce.  Stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 to 20 min.

While meat mixture is simmering, spread a thin layer of refried beans on one side of each tortilla.  Set aside.

In the bottom of the casserole dish, spread a thin layer of the meat mixture.  Cover with a layer of tortillas, followed by a layer of meat mixture, and then a layer of cheese.  Repeat tortilla, meat, and cheese pattern until the tortillas are used up.  Topping off the casserole with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.

Bake for 30-45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.


Label:  Thaw caserole.  Preheat oven to 350.  Bake until cheese is melted and caserole is warm all the way through. 

Sweet & Sour Meatloaf

2 LBS of Hamburger
1 can of Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup of Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup crushed crackers
1 tsp mustard (can use powdered if you want)
1 egg

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.  Line a bread pan with foil.  Place mixture in the bread pan.  Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour.


Label:  Thaw loaf completely.  Place in lined loaf pan.  Bake at 400 for an hour.

Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken

1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
1 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 
Place all ingredients in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Mix together and zip bag closed.

When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 hours). Sprinkle with fresh or dried rosemary for serving.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin

3 lbs boneless pork loin or tenderloin
1 16 oz can whole cranberry sauce
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. light brown sugar
1 t. yellow mustard
 
Place roast in a slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Combine the rest of the ingredients and pour over roast. Cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 6 to 8 hours, making sure that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Remove roast, slice, and serve.
 
To make a gravy, simply add a little water and cornstarch mixture to the juices left in the slow cooker and whisk until combined.  
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ranch Chicken Tacos

3-4 Chicken breasts 

1 Package Ranch dressing 

1 Package Taco seasoning 

1 can Chicken broth 

Label: Place in crockpot & cook 3 hrs on high. Shred chicken. Wrap in tortilla. Optional: top with favorite toppings (lettuce, cheese, sour cream, olives, avacado, etc.)

Slow Cooker BBQ Spareribs

Ingredients

• 1-2 lbs of country-style pork ribs
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tsp ground mustard

Instructions

1. Place pork in resealable gallon-sized freezer bag.
2. Mix remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over pork.
3. Mix together in bag and zip closed.
4. When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours.
5. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours.

Label:  Thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.  Serve with a side of your choice.

Ham, Broccoli & Cheddar Rolls

1 1/2 cans pizza dough, refrigerated
2 cups ham, diced
2 cups chopped broccoli
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz. ranch dressing

Lightly flour work surface and roll out dough. Spread ham, broccoli, cheese, and ranch dressing over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch ends together. Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes or until outside is golden brown.

LABEL: Thaw. Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes or until outside is golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.