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Recipe Index DOUBLE 1 Qt COOKER Cheese Fondue with Apple Cider Sausage and Cheese Dip Hot Artichoke Refried Bean Dip with Jalapenos Peppered Crab Dip | | | | | Page Page Page Page Page 5 6 7 8 9 | | | | | Page Page Page Page Page 10 11 12 13 14 | | | | | Page Page Page Page Page 15 16 17 18 19 2 Qt ROUND COOKER Apple Cranberry Crumble Arborio Rice with Asparagus and Arugula Baby Vegetable Blend Corned Spoonbread Sweet N’ Sour Meatballs 3.
The Recipes.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Cheese Fondue With Apple Cider Ingredients ¾ cup apple cider 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup grated Emmental cheese (4 oz) 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (4oz) 2 oz Brie, rind removed 1 large clove garlic 1/8 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Cubed sour dough or French bread Directions 1. In small saucepan, heat ½ cup apple cider to boil. Blend cornstarch into remaining ¼ cup cider. Add to saucepan and cook, stirring, until thickened and smooth. 2.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Sausage and Cheese Dip Ingredients 6 ounces pork sausage, crumbled ¼ cup sliced green onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies Tortilla chips Directions 1. In small skillet, sauté sausage over medium heat, stirring to break into bits. Add green onions and garlic; cook several minutes to soften onions.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Artichoke and Spinach Dip Ingredients ¾ cup sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp hot sauce 1 cup coarsely chopped artichoke hearts 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese ¼ cup finely chopped green onions Directions 1. In medium bowl, blend sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. 2. Spoon into the stoneware insert of the Crock-Pot ® Hook Up™ unit; place glass lid on.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Refried Bean Dip Ingredients 1/3 lb chorizo, casing removed and cut into small pieces 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 jalapeño, chopped (seeds and filament removed) 1 tsp olive oil 1 can (16 oz) refried beans ¾ cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese mixture 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 2 tbsp picante sauce 1 tbsp chili pepper paste Directions 1. In small skillet, sauté chorizo with onion, garlic and jalapeño in oil until onion is tender; stir often. 2.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Peppered Crab Dip Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 1 tbsp dry sherry ½ lb lump crab meat ¼ cup diced green pepper ¼ cup diced pimento 2 tbsp chopped green onion 1 hot red pepper, diced 2 tsp fresh lemon juice Garlic bread crisps or buttery crackers Directions 1. In stoneware insert of the Crock-Pot ® Hook Up™ unit combine mayonnaise, sour cream and sherry; place the glass lid on. Heat on Low for 2 hours. 2. A dd remaining ingredients. Cook on Low for 30 minutes.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Apple Cranberry Crumble Ingredients 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups) 2 pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries ½ cup dried sweetened cranberries ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp minute tapioca 2 tbsp cranberry or apple juice ½ cup unsifted all-purpose flour ½ cup old fashioned oats ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small p
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Arborio Rice with Asparagus and Arugula Ingredients 2 large shallots, chopped (about ½ cup) 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup Arborio rice ½ lb trimmed asparagus, cut diagonally into 1½ inch pieces 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 2¼ cups chicken broth 1 cup spinach leaves ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp grated lemon peel Directions 1. In small skillet, sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil until shallots are tender; stir occasionally. 2.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Baby Vegetable Blend Ingredients 1 lb mixed baby potatoes, halved ¾ lb baby carrots ¾ lb baby patty pan squash ¾ cup vegetable stock or broth 1 tsp dried herbs de Provence 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper Chopped parsley Directions 1. In stoneware insert of the Crock-Pot ® Hook Up™ unit, combine all ingredients, except parsley; place lid on unit. Cook on Low for 4 hours. Serve, topped with parsley.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Corned Spoonbread Ingredients 1½ cups yellow cornmeal 1½ cups boiling water 1½ cups milk 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 can (8 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 4 large eggs Directions 1. In large bowl, combine cornmeal and water; stir to blend. Let stand several minutes. Whisk in milk and melted butter until smooth and well blended. Stir in corn, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Sweet N’ Sour Meatballs Ingredients 2 lbs ground round ½ cup fresh bread crumbs ½ cup minced onion 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp coarsely ground pepper 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce ½ cup grape jelly ¼ cup maple syrup 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice Directions 1. In medium bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, tomato paste, salt and pepper; blend well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. In large measuring cup, combine remaining ingredients; blend well.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Curried Chicken Ingredients 1½ lbs boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 leeks, sliced 1 large apple, cored and cut in 1-inch pieces 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken stock or broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp curry powder ½ tsp ground ginger 1 cup frozen peas ½ cup raisins Hot cooked rice Chopped parsley Directions 1. In stoneware insert of the Crock-Pot® Hook Up™ unit combine chicken, leeks, apple and garlic.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Pulled Pork Sandwich Ingredients 3 lbs pork boneless butt or shoulder cut in 3 equal pieces 1 tsp salt 1/3 tsp coarsely ground pepper 1 cup root beer 1 bottle (18 oz) barbecue sauce 1 cup reserved cooking liquid, fat removed 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp molasses Hamburger rolls Coleslaw Directions 1. Season pork with salt and pepper. Place pork in stoneware insert of the Crock-Pot® Hook Up™ unit. Pour root beer over meat. Place glass lid on.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Spicy Chicken Wings Ingredients 4 lbs chicken wings, tip removed and cut at the joints 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper ½ cup ketchup 1/3 cup honey ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp soy sauce ¼ cup minced onion Directions 1. Season chicken wings with salt and pepper. Place in stoneware insert of the Crock-Pot® Hook Up™ unit. In large measuring cup or bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken. Place glass lid on. Cook on Low for 4 hours.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Beef Stew with Winter Vegetables Ingredients 1½ lbs boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 6 Brussel sprouts 6 small boiling onions, peeled 6 small golden potatoes 2 small turnips, peeled and cut in 6 equal pieces 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp dried thyme 1½ cups beef stock 2 tbsp tomato paste Directions 1.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ White Bean Chicken Chili Ingredients 2 lbs boneless chicken, cut into ¾-inch pieces (Use boneless breasts, thighs or a mixture of both) 1 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped red pepper 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15.5 oz) white kidney beans 1 can (16 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp dried oregano leaves 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Directions 1.
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Entertaining Tips.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Seasonal Entertaining Tips From Harvest Parties to cozy Winter evenings, here are some seasonal tips to make sure you reap the full bounty of your hosting prowess. Fall * Carve out a large pumpkin. Place a plastic or stainless steel bowl inside the pumpkin and fill with ice and drinks for a festive fall cooler! * Make some delicious Apple Cranberry Crumble (see page 10). Carve out some large apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji and Gala work best for this), leaving the walls about 1/2” thick.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Spring * Cut egg shapes out of paint chip samples from the hardware store and string them together for a colorful Springtime garland. * Snackitizer idea: Create pastel candy melt and dip pretzels, cookies and fruit into the colorful dip for quick and easy coordinating treats. * Purchase some faux bird nests from your local craft store and fill them with candy eggs, raffia, straw or some other grasses, along with fresh-cut flowers for seasonal table decorations.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Holiday Entertaining Tips From decking the halls to hunting for eggs, these tips are sure to surprise and delight any guest – even those arriving by sleigh. Christmas * Use a tiered serving tray filled with fresh pine branches and glass ornaments for a beautiful and festive centerpiece.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide July 4th * Roll up blue patterned scrapbook paper into funnels and tape the seams. Serve red, white and blue tortilla chips inside them (don’t forget the salsa!). Halloween * Use plastic “vampire teeth” as napkin rings for your place settings – guests can wear them while you’re serving up the main course. Thanksgiving * Fill glass vases with unpopped popcorn kernels for a Thanksgiving-inspired base for pillar candles.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Sports-Themed Entertaining Tips Whether you’re watching the Big Game for the action, or just for the commercials, these tips will definitely score big with your guests. Football * Fill tiny dinner rolls with chili and top with cheese for mini chili bites that guests can just grab and pop in their mouths during commercials. * Add “laces” to chocolate eggs with white cake icing to create tiny football treats.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Hockey * Peanut butter cups or two-bite brownies at the end of a long lollipop stick make great “puck-on-a-stick” or “slapshot” hockey-inspired treats. * Use plastic whistles as cupcake toppers on black and white frosted cupcakes for “ref” inspired desserts. Soccer * A real soccer net purchased from a sporting goods store makes a jawdropping backdrop for the snack table at a soccer-themed party. * A few feet of green outdoor patio carpet makes a great “field” table cover.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Bridal Events Before she says “I do”, knock her garters off with an unbelievable shower using some (or all) of these creative ideas. Bridal Showers * Arrange white frosted cupcakes in the shape of a wedding dress for a fun-toeat “pull-apart” cake. * Add orange sorbet to champagne for a cool, creamy mimosa – perfect for morning and daytime bridal showers! * Create a table runner of stitched or stapled-together photos of the brideand-groom-to-be.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Baby Showers With a bun in the oven, it’s time to celebrate new life. These shower tips will ensure a memorable arrival of the new addition to the family. Baby Showers * Use golf tees to stake helium-filled balloons to the ground – line the driveway, sidewalk, backyard patio, etc. with pink or blue balloons (or use all purple, all mint green or all bright yellow if the gender is unknown or secret).
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Everyday Entertaining You don’t need a special day to make an event special – just a good idea, some good friends, and these inspiring tips. Everyday Entertaining * Serve hummus in tiny martini glasses with a few breadsticks and sliced veggie sticks pre-dipped into the glass. * Surround tea lights with decorative Washi tape for fun, festive, customized candles all around the house.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Everyday Entertaining (cont.) * Instead of making a large fruit salad, put small slices of fruit and berries in a champagne or wine glass and top with a scoop of whipped cream. Serve with a parfait spoon. * Margarita glasses rimmed with colored salt or sprinkles make more elegant dipping bowls at a party. * Create champagne ice cubes the night before a morning event and add to orange juice for chilled mimosas.
Crock-Pot ® | HookUp™ Outdoor Events Sometimes the weather is so perfect you just have to entertain outdoors – use these tips to make sure the sun shines on your event. Outdoor Events * Light a piece of charcoal placed inside a foil-lined terra cotta pot (a small one works best) to cook tabletop smores. * Write on linen napkins with a felt marker for fun, easy and usable seating place cards. * Punch holes in your paper plates and tie a ribbon around a napkin, plastic utensils and then through the hole.
Recipe / Entertaining Guide Birthday Parties Balloons, piñatas and cake are a given, but these unique tips are sure to enliven any birthday, no matter what age you’re celebrating. Birthday Parties * Serve hummus in tiny martini glasses with a few breadsticks and sliced veggie sticks pre-dipped into the glass. * Surround tea lights with decorative Washi tape for fun, festive, customized candles all around the house.
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