Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Aug 12, 2011, 9:22 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Here is a Taste of Home recipe for Freezer Mashed Potatoes, which allows you to make a large batch and divide it into smaller portions. Please post a recipe and link it below. Make sure you refer back to this meme. If you do not have a blog, leave a recipe in the co...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Aug 5, 2011, 11:50 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Today’s recipe  comes from the Every Day With Rachael Ray magazine. I cannot find it in on line yet but will link it when I do. Please share a recipe that can be prepared ahead and frozen for later use. Link it below for others to find it. Tomato Sauce Makes ab...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jul 29, 2011, 8:50 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Special thanks today to Gwen at  Philadelphia Homeschool for highlighting my blog this week! make sure you check her blog out as she has may words of wisdom to share about homeschooling ( not just in the Philly area ). Today I have a freezer recipe for popsicles....
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jul 8, 2011, 12:01 pm
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday!     Sorry there was no post last week. My husband wiped my pc and reinstallation took longer than planned. I am up and running now though! Today’s recipe comes from Paula Deen and seems the perfect go to meal for those busy nights. Add your link to your recip...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jun 24, 2011, 10:14 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday. Today’s recipe is a lovely stew that can be served for dinner or prepared ahead for a later dinner. Please share a recipe and link it below. If you have found this meme helpful feel free to share the posts through Twitter or other media. Thank you! Rich Chicken St...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jun 17, 2011, 10:54 am
Happy Freezer Food Friday! Today I have a tasty recipe for those tomatoes you are growing in your garden ( or make it when there is an abundance of them in the stores ). Please share your recipe below and let me know what you are freezing for future use or what you would like to try to freeze. Fr...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jun 10, 2011, 10:10 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Today I have an easy to prepare meal that can be doubled or triples and frozen for a quick meal another night. PLease share your recipe and link it below. Leave me a comment if you find this helpful! Baked Ziti Prep: 25 minutes Bake: 30 minutes Serves: 4 1 jar (...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - May 6, 2011, 7:06 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Please share a recipe that can be frozen for later use. Link it below via Mister Linky and leave me a comment! With summer coming up, I suspect these cups will be a popular treat at our house. I am guessing you can change out the fruit you use for variety. Frozen S...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Apr 29, 2011, 8:57 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! A little late putting this up… got lost in THE wedding! LOL! Here is a recipe for 4 small meat loaves (  2 servings each ), but I think I will make 2 family size meat loaves out of it. One for dinner and the other for the freezer. Please share a recipe and link ...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Apr 25, 2011, 11:57 am
I haven’t done an official Menu Plan Monday in a LONG time… but after returning from vacation, I believe it is time to get back into that habit… so here is the plan for the kids and I this week ( it is a simple plan, but allows me to use what I have ) Please feel free to check out and join in...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Apr 15, 2011, 7:17 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Today I have granola bars that can be made ahead and frozen. I hope you try themout and find them enjoyable! Homemade energy bars Makes 12 For long storage, pack the bars in zipper bags and freeze. Remove a bar, wrap it in foil or plastic, and you will be well fue...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Apr 8, 2011, 8:12 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Today I have a recipe from Fix, Freeze, Feast a book full of recipes to prepare in bulk and stock your freezer with. Share your recipe on your blog and link it below or share it in the comments here.  Thanks f0r coming by to participate. Teriyaki Chicken 1 tray (...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Apr 1, 2011, 7:26 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! It may be nearly Spring, but it still feels like winter here. Soup is a favorite food of mine. Here is a recipe that can be prepared ahead. Rich Chicken Stew This is delightful over egg noodles. 8 servings, generous 3/4 cup each | hours Ingredients •1 pound mu...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Mar 25, 2011, 10:17 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! I hope you are finding this meme helpful. If you do please share about it, using one of the share buttons at the bottom of this post. Please share your recipe by linking it below on Mr Linky. Thank you! Today I have a breakfast recipe to share. Mushroom, Broccoli,...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Mar 18, 2011, 11:14 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Follow me on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/mjpuzzlemom Sorry I am a little late getting this up… constant interruptions this a.m. Please share a recipe that can be prepared ahead and frozen for later use. Link your recipe below or postit in the comment section...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Mar 11, 2011, 7:51 am
 Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Please share a recipe you can prepare ahead and freeze for later use.  Add a link to your blog, using Mr Linky below, or leave a recipe inthe comments if you do not have a blog. Thanks for visiting, let me know if you find something you like! Hamburger Steak With...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Feb 18, 2011, 11:26 am
Classic comfort food is yours, in just slightly more than half an hour. Serve with some crusty whole-grain bread and top with grated Romano or Parmesa via Vegetable Lover\’s Chicken Soup. Vegetable Lover’s Chicken Soup http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/vegetable_lovers_chicken_soup.html From...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Feb 11, 2011, 7:38 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday. Today I have a simple soup that can be made for dinner and the leftovers frozen OR freeze individual servings for later use. Share your recipe and link it below.   Hearty Beef Soup 1 can Rotel tomatoes 2 cans Ranch beans 3 cans minestrone soup 3 cans water (...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Feb 4, 2011, 10:04 am
It is Freezer Food Friday! Please post a recipe that can be prepared ahead and frozen for later use.  Post your recipe on your blog ( or in the comments here if you do not have a blog) and link it below using Mr Linky. Thank you for participating! Carrot-pecan bread Makes: 2 loaves (8-10 slices...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jan 21, 2011, 10:06 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Today I have a recipe for Alton Brown’s Freezer Waffles…. make a big batch and be ready for simple yummy breakfasts! Post your favorite,  prepare ahead recipe or one to try and link it below using Mr. Linky  Make-ahead-and-freeze buttermilk waffles 2 cups w...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jan 14, 2011, 8:50 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! What kind of tasty freezer recipes are you making for your family?  Please share your favorites or a new recipe to try by linking it below.   Paula Deen’s Chicken Divan Servings: 8 Cook Time: 30-60 min 2 packages frozen chopped broccoli (10-ounces each – opt...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jan 7, 2011, 9:11 am
Happy New Year! I will try to get back into blogging gear and share more recipes. Today is Freezer Food Friday and I have a dessert recipe that freezes well. Please share a recipe that can be frozen for later use on your blog and link it below so others can come and get ides. Thank you! Jeanne...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Dec 29, 2010, 1:48 pm
Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Chili Makes 6 servings 1 cup chopped onions (2 medium) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons cornmeal 2 tablespoons chili powder 3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 lb...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Nov 27, 2010, 1:48 pm
I am using leftover Thanksgiving turkey and tossing this in the crockpot:    ”Homemade” Mexican Soup 1. Pour two 32-oz. cartons of chicken broth into a pot. 2. Buy one of those roasted chickens at the supermarket, take all the meat off, and dump it into the pot. 3. Add two cans of cannelli...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Nov 19, 2010, 7:19 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday. Please share a recipe that can be made ahead and frozen for later use. Today I have a pasta recipe that is enough for 2 meals. cook one on the day you prepare them or freeze them both. SAUSAGE, SPINACH AND CHEESE-STUFFED SHELLS 1 (12-ounce) box jumbo pasta shells ...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Nov 12, 2010, 9:12 am
Here is a recipe that can be prepared and the leftovers frozen ( or prepare a batch just for the freezer ). Share your freezer recipe and link it below!   Bacon Corn Chowder Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min. 6 bacon strips, diced 3/4 cup diced celery 1 small onion, diced 1 cup diced uncooked pota...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Nov 5, 2010, 10:31 am
Here is a recipe for your freezer. This one goes on my to try soon list. Ham Stuffed Manicotti •14 manicotti shells •1 onion, chopped •2 cloves minced garlic •¼ cup butter •3 cups cubed ham •1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese •6 Tbsp. butter •6 Tbsp. flour •3 cups milk •...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Oct 30, 2010, 2:23 pm
Pasta Fagioli Soup Slow Cooker Recipe From Crock-Pot Today I have this in my crockpot, although I used Sweet Italian sausage instead of the ground beef. Pasta Fagioli Soup   15 ounces Great Northern beans 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cl...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Oct 27, 2010, 3:46 pm
Slow-Cooker Spicy Beef Curry with Saffron Rice 8 servings 1/2 jar Crosse & Blackwell Hot Mango Chutney 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 pounds beef stew meat, cubed salt & pepper to taste 2 cups onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons curry pow...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Oct 26, 2010, 10:47 am
Jamaican Jerk BBQ 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lb), skin removed 2 tsp Caribbean jerk seasoning 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 Tbsp dark rum (optional) 1/4 cup sliced scallions 1. Rub drumsticks with seasoning. Place in 3 1/2-qt or larger slow-cooker. Pour barbecue sauce and rum over chicken. Turn ...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Oct 22, 2010, 10:32 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Please share a recipe and add your link  to Mr Linky below!       Bacon Corn Chowder Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min. 6 bacon strips, diced 3/4 cup diced celery 1 small onion, diced 1 cup diced uncooked potato 1 cup water 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style c...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Oct 15, 2010, 9:41 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Today I have a recipe that could potentially be a meal one night and provide leftovers suitable for freezing. I hope you are finding meals worthy of preparing for you family. Please share on your blog and link using Mr. Linky, below!     Quick, Creamy Lasagna ...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Oct 5, 2010, 1:39 pm
Butternut and Ham Bisque This soup features one of fall’s most distinctive flavors, sweet winter squash. To give the bisque its due, be sure you use sweet onions such as Vidalias. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 very large sweet onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, chopped 2 clo...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Oct 3, 2010, 8:09 am
Pumpkin Pecan Cake 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix 1 (15 -16 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 3 eggs 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Spice Glaze 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1 table...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Oct 1, 2010, 10:23 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Today I have a breakfast recipe…. perfect for back to school or easy enough for kids to re-heat. Please share a recipe on your blog and then link it using Mister Linky below. Leave me a comment if you are enjoying these posts or if you do not have a blog to partici...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Sep 24, 2010, 6:59 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday!   Today I have a recipe for Chicken & Rice that can be prepared ahead and frozen for later use ( make sure you see the prepare ahead instructions ). Please share a recipe on your blog ( or here in the comments if you do not blog ) and link it on Mr. Linky below. C...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Sep 17, 2010, 7:54 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday Please share a recipe that can be prepared  ahead for later use. This pot pie can be prepared up to 3 months ahead and frozen for later use.  Wrap in foil and freeze, adding 15 -20 minutes cooking time to frozen pie. MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE POTPIE Ser...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Sep 16, 2010, 12:46 pm
Mexican Beef & Black Bean Soup 8 oz lean ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground cumin 1 15 oz can corn 1 15 oz can chicken broth 1 cn diced tomatoes with green chiles 15 oz black beans, rinsed 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Put ground beef, onion, oregano and cumin in a...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Sep 10, 2010, 9:41 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Please share a recipe that can be made ahead and frozen for later use. Link it on Mister linky below and be sure to visit anyone who participates. Follow me on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/mjpuzzlemom  for links to interesting recipes, and other fun sites I find. ...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Sep 3, 2010, 10:54 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday.  As the summer draws to an end it is time to start thinking about baking again. Here is a muffin recipe that can be made and frozen to be used as needed. Please share a recipe and link it below. I will come around to visit. Sour Cream Chocolate Muffins (12 servin...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Sep 2, 2010, 11:42 am
I fell out of the habit of posting to Slow Cooking Thursday, but I am back now. Here is a crockpot recipe that screams Fall to me…..  Apple Peppered Chicken From Julie Kay Serves 4 to 6. 3 to 4 chicken leg quarters 1 each green and yellow bell peppers, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 2...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Aug 6, 2010, 9:32 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Please share a recipe that can be prepared ahead and frozen forlater use.  Post a link to your recipe below on Mr Linky so we can come see what you have to share. Frozen S’More Pops Wax paper 10 wooden picks 10 large marshmallows 1/4 cup graham cracker cr...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jul 30, 2010, 9:04 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Today I have a recipe to use up leftover chicken if you have it, if you have none available, pick up some rotisserie chicken from your supermarket.  Please share a recipe that can be made ahead and frozen for later use. Link it on Mister linky below and be sure to ...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jul 23, 2010, 7:39 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Sorry I missed last week.. My husband whisked me away on a working ( for him ) vacation ( for me ). We enjoyed a week away together . Here is today’s freezer recipe:    Please post a recipe on your blog and link it using Mr Linky below, or post a recipe in ...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jul 9, 2010, 8:14 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday. I am looking forward to seeing your recipes. Please posta recipe on your blog and link it using Mr Linky below, or post a recipe inthe comment section here. 50/50 Flank Steak MAKES 2 ENTRÉES, 6 SERVINGS EACH 1 tray (about 3 pounds, two steaks) flank steak 3/4 cup...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jun 25, 2010, 6:06 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday. Please share a recipe that can be prepared ahead and frozen for later use. Post a link to your recipe , using Mr. Linky below, or if you have no blog of your own, post it in the comments below.     Toady’s recipe comes from Gooseberry Patch. Sunny Lemon Ba...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jun 18, 2010, 11:16 am
Welcome to Freezer Food Friday! Please share a recipe that can be prepared ahead and frozen for later use. Today I have a recipe for Banana Nut Muffins.     BANANA NUT MUFFINS 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 2 eggs (or 4 egg whites) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 2...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jun 16, 2010, 8:23 am
Gooseberry Patch has a new recipe book called Slow Cookers, Casseroles & Skillets. Here is a sample recipe: Root Beer Pulled Pork BBQ 2 onions, sliced and divided 2 T. garlic, minced 4-lb. pork roast 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper 4-1/2 c. root beer, divided 16-oz. bottle favorite barbecue or...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - Jun 11, 2010, 11:39 am
With the bounty of summer fruit available, I am sharing a recipe for crepes that can be prepared ahead and frozen forthe base of an easy dessert. Dessert Crepes 4 eggs 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup milk ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon melted butter, plus butter for pan 1. In a medium bowl,...
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Mary Jane V. posted an article on What a Crock! - May 31, 2010, 8:53 am
Grilled Burgers Shrimp Mixed olive tray Crackers with dip Marinated Tomato and Sardine Salad The Deen Brothers BBQ Chicken Bundles of Veggies ( on the grill ) Grandma’s Potato Salad Cranberry Punch Strawberry Trifle   Filed under: Uncategorized
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