{"id":81903,"date":"2018-09-20T11:00:53","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=81903"},"modified":"2018-09-20T10:33:26","modified_gmt":"2018-09-20T14:33:26","slug":"thursdays-are-for-cooking-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=81903","title":{"rendered":"Thursdays Are for Cooking…."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Those are some of the nicest strawberries I’ve found in a long time. Unfortunately, they no longer exist. I ate them. \u00a0Haha!<\/p>\n

Last week, Aysel wanted to know if there is a slow cooker version of the red beans and rice that I love to fix in the cold season.<\/p>\n

Well, I had a better idea. Since Aysel is the Chief Cook and Platefiller at her domicile, and I do a bunch of crock pot stuff myself, the best place to look for slow cooker\/crock pot stuff is at the Betty Crocker site, in the Slow Cooker recipes section. This is the link to that section: \u00a0https:\/\/www.bettycrocker.com\/recipes\/preparation\/slow-cooker-recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

Aysel, you should be able to find there a wealth of stuff to fix, including chicken pot pie and beef stroganoff. They even have coffee mug desserts, and if you’re pressed for time as you say you are (and you want to keep Hubby away from the cookery stuff) this is your go-to site. \u00a0I would get several slow cookers or crock pots, because the inserts can be removed if there is still food in them, and stored for another meal. Or use those eminently useful plastic storage containers that are microwavable. \u00a0I have to go to the hardware store and get a couple smaller sized cookers next month.<\/p>\n

Anyway, my recipe for BBQ beans with smoked sausage is very simple and very hearty. \u00a0One 14.5 oz can is two servings.<\/p>\n

2 cans of red beans in chili sauce (or other sauce, your choice)<\/p>\n

BBQ sauce – your favorite brand, about half a standard bottle<\/p>\n

1 (one) big link of smoked sausage. Use 2 links if you’re feeding more people, or stretching this for two meals.<\/p>\n

spicy mustard – whole grain mustard works well if you want more spiciness but not heat<\/p>\n

Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder (both are optional)<\/p>\n

about a half cup of chopped onion (get the frozen seasoning mix from Pict-Sweet, it’s more convenient)<\/p>\n

Put the beans into the crock pot, add the BBQ sauce,\u00a0add about a half cup of the mustard, two teaspoons of the OPTIONAL<\/em> Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Use a dessert spoon if you don’t have a measuring spoon.<\/p>\n

Stir this mix well, add the onions or seasoning mix, stir again, and then place the smoked sausage links on top of the bean mixture. Do not immerse the sausage. It will steam and cook up nicely sitting on top, which is how it’s supposed to work<\/p>\n

Put the lid on. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours. You can let it go longer, if need be. \u00a0And tell Hubby to leave the crock pot alone. It needs time to contemplate the Meaning of the Universe and must not be disturbed. Yoda would agree with me on that.<\/p>\n

Make some cornbread from one of those package mixes if you’re pressed for time. Takes about 8 minutes to mix the batter and 20 minutes to bake in the oven. \u00a0Slice up some veggies like zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, and put those on a plate with radishes, baby carrots, and whatever else suits your fancy. \u00a0Also, dill pickles go well with this, especially the refrigerator dills, or use your favorite brand.<\/p>\n

And for dessert, get the cotton-pickin’ apple pie at the bakery and some ice cream.<\/p>\n

Leaving the BBQ beans in the crockpot\/slow cooker lets you reheat them (about 45 minutes) for another meal.<\/p>\n

Last, but certainly not least, adjust the mustard and other flavoring ingredients to suit your personal taste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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