TAKING IT EASY

Well, I hope all of you had a great Valentine's Holiday. We sure did. I fixed Grandma a special meal and even baked her a cake--German Chocolate since that's her favorite.

This week we're just gonna take the easy way out and still have some great eating. Simply break out the trusty 'ole Crock Pot and enjoy the following recipes.

Let's get cooking. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

BEEF STEW

2-3 Pounds Stew Meat (Or Chuck Roast Cubed)

1/4 Cup Flour

1 1/2 teaspoons Salt (Or To Taste)

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

1 1/2 Cups Beef Broth

1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

2-3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)

1 Bay Leaf

1 teaspoon Paprika

4-6 Large Carrots (Peeled and Sliced)

4-5 Medium Potatoes (Peeled and Diced)

2 Yellow Onions (Chopped)

3 Stalks Celery (Sliced)

In a bowl, mix the Flour, Black Pepper and the Salt. Toss Stew Meat in the mixture to coat well and place in the bottom of the Crock Pot. Add all the remaining ingredients and stir to mix well. Cover and cook on LOW for 10-12 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours. Stir well before serving. Serve with your favorite crackers or hot Garlic Bread. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

ALL DAY BEEF

2 Pounds Beef Roast (Your Choice of Cut)

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

2-4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)

1 Package Onion Soup Mix

2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

1 Tablespoon Steak Sauce (Your Choice of Brand)

3-4 Large Carrots (Peeled and Diced)

3-4 Stalks Celery (Diced)

1 Large Green Bell Pepper (Seeded and Sliced)

1 Large Yellow Onion (Sliced and Separated Into Rings)

3-4 Medium Potatoes (Peeled and Cubed)

1/2 Cup Water

1/2 Cup Tomato Juice

Cut Roast into serving portions and lightly brown in a skillet with a little Cooking Oil. Place the Onion Rings, Sliced Bell Peppers, Cubed Potatoes and Diced Celery into the bottom of the Crock Pot. Combine the Black Pepper, Minced Garlic and Onion Soup Mix and toss the Browned Beef pieces in the mixture to coat well. Place the Beef on top of the vegetables in the Crock Pot.

Combine the Steak Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Water and Tomato Juice and mix well and pour over the Beef Pieces. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 7-8 hours. Be sure to keep the Crock Pot covered during the entire cooking time. Remove the Beef and Vegetables with a slotted spoon and serve. You may use the juices remaining in the Crock Pot as a Gravy. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

CHICKEN A-LA-KING

1 Can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Undiluted)

3 Tablespoons Flour

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes

1-2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Cubed)

2 Stalks Celery (Chopped)

1 Green Bell Pepper (Seeded and Chopped)

1 Small Yellow Onion (Chopped)

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