Sweeet 'n Sour Meatballs!

Potluck anyone? Meatballs in Chinese sweet 'n sour sauce is perfect for the occasion! It's so easy, versatile, and incredibly tasty.

Here's my shopping list:

Frozen (pre-cooked) meatballs, sweet & sour sauce (Kikkoman brand works), soy sauce, a red pepper, a can of pineapple, minced garlic, and brown sugar.

The only real work is chopping the red pepper.
Well worth it!

Throw everything in. Yup, that's how I roll.

Put in sweet & sour sauce last for effect...

Okay I forgot spices. Black pepper and cayenne!

Now stop.

Take in the gorgeous color and smell! Did you know a study found people who ate in the dark enjoyed their food much less?

Cook the whole thing 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high so as not to wilt these gorgeous peppers! Oh and try not to devour it before your family gets home!
It's soooooo luscious!! (Can I say that?)

Garnish with green onions or fresh cilantro. Serve as hors d'oeuvres with toothpicks. For a main dish serve over rice or noodles or lettuce.

Sweeet 'n Sour Meatballs

Into the crockpot:
2 lb meatballs (pre-cooked)
1 20 oz. can of pineapple chunks
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 Tb chopped garlic
4 Tb soy sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 hefty dash of cayenne pepper
12 oz bottle sweet and sour sauce

Cook 4-6 hours on low heat or 2-3 hours on high heat.

Peanut Thai Chicken

Any dish that combines salsa and peanut butter has got to be good, right?

8/8 family members give this dish their highest flavor endorsement! That's pretty good considering we have some finicky eaters. Mom loves it because it is crockpot easy! BOOYAH!!

Peanut Thai Chicken

In the crockpot for 8 hours on low (4 on high):

• 1 lb chicken (8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs)
• 3/4 c. salsa
• 1/4 c. peanut butter
  
• 2 Tb lime juice
  
• 1 Tb soy sauce
• 1 tsp ginger
• crushed garlic to taste
  

Before serving mix in:

• 1/4 c. chopped peanuts
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro

Serve over rice. Enjoy!

Rotel Chicken

This creamy Indian-esque dish is as tasty as it is easy!
My 2-year old asked for thirds. No joke.

Start with a can of Ro-tel with lime and cilantro (find it in the Mexican aisle of Walmart)...and throw it's contents into the slow cooker. Yup, throw it right in!

Next add 1/2 c mild salsa,
1 can cream of chicken,
and 1 lb of boneless chicken.

Last the best of all. Add a teaspoon of red curry powder. Careful, it's hot! Yellow curry powder works well too.

Your curry doesn't have to be fancy...the standard McCormick brand you find at Walmart will be fine. That's what makes the dish so easy! And you'll need some for later, trust me. Add it to your collection today...

...and make this for dinner tonight!

Cook everything on low heat for 6-8 hours (3-4 on high).

Stir and break up chicken with utensils. Serve over rice.

Oh, yummy!!!

Serves 4-5

Low calorie option: use Campbell's Healthy Request Cream of Chicken, and serve over lettuce.

Creamy Curry Chicken

1 can Ro-tel lime and cilantro
1 can cream of chicken
1/2 c mild salsa
1 lb boneless chicken
1 tsp McCormick's Red Curry Powder
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Add ingredients to slow cooker. Set on low heat for 4-6 hours. Stir and break up chicken with utensils. Garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro. Serve over rice. 4-5 servings.