Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Party #18

Our latest party was a small one, we were missing some ladies due to illness, busy farming husbands and one who was super pregnant! We also had a couple repeat meals that are already listed here.
This party had no theme and all meals looked delicious!
Enjoy!


**Freezing Tip:


**Freezing Tip:  If using frozen meat, do not thaw it all the way .  Uncooked meat should not be completely thawed, mixed with other ingredients, and then frozen again without being cooked first.

Cheesy Meatloaf from Stefanie



Beat together:
1 Egg
¾ Cup Milk
Add and Mix In:
1 Cup (4oz) Cheddar Cheese, shredded
½ Cup Quick Oatmeal
Onion and Salt to taste
Stir In:
1lb Ground Beef
Shape into desired size.  Makes about 6-8 individual loaves.  Place mixture in greased pan and cover with the following sauce:

Stir together:
2/3 Cup Ketchup
½ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 teaspoon Mustard 
Once meat is covered with sauce, bake @350 for 45-1hour. Meat thermometer should read 165.
Freezer Instructions:  Cover with heavy duty foil to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions:  Thaw.  Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 45-60 minutes covered. 

Slow Cooker Apricot Glazed Pork Loin from Katie




1lb Pork Tenderloin
½ lb Carrots
Red Onion, thinly sliced
½ Cup Chicken Stock
Half 18oz jar Apricot Preserves
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
Salt and Pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a freezer Ziploc bag. 

Freezer Instructions:  Double bag  to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions:  Thaw.   Place mixture in Crockpot.  Cook on low for 6 hours.

Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken from Lisa




1 ½ lbs Chicken (tenders were used tonight)
1 Cup Dijon Mustard
½ Cup Maple Syrup
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a freezer Ziploc bag.  Mix well.

Freezer Instructions:  Double bag with freezer bag to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions:  Thaw.  Place mixture in Crockpot.  Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.