Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

5 Large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 Small onion, finely chopped
3 Celery Stalks,finely sliced
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
3 TBLS Butter, unsalted
2 TBLS Flour
1/4 TSP White Pepper
3 Cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
Salt n Black pepper to taste

Toppings
Cheese
Crumbled Bacon
Chopped Scallions

• In a large stock pot melt butter over medium heat until frothy. Add onion, celery and garlic cook about 2-3 minutes until translucent. 
• Lower heat and add flour, mix well into a light color roux, add chicken broth to deglaze the bottom of the pan add potatoes. Increase heat to medium heat, bring stock to a low boil for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Lower  heat, add milk and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• For a chunky soup smash potatoes slightly with potato masher. For smoother soup puree in food processor.Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Slow cooker pork chops with apple chutney

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apple Chutney


4 - Pork Chops, Center Cut Bone-In
6 - TSP Packed Light Brown Sugar
2 - TBLS Cider Vinegar
1 - TSP Ground Ginger
¼ - TSP Ground Cinnamon
¼ - TSP Ground Cayenne
¼ - Cup Crasians
2 – Medium Apples, peeled and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray, lightly season pork chops with salt and pepper. Place pork chops in the slow cooker. In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients, pour over pork chops and cook on high for 4-5 hours.

*I added about ¼ cup of chicken broth to the bottom of the slow cooker dish to avoid burning and sticking.
 

Autumn Chopped Chicken Salad

Autumn Chopped Chicken Salad......... MMMMMM GOOOOOD!


1 - Head of Romaine Lettuce, Chopped
2 - Medium Bartlett Pears, Chopped
2 - Small Gala Apples, Chopped
1- Cup Craisians
1- Cup Pecans
3 - Slices of Bacon, Cooked and chopped
1 - Cup Poppy Seed Dressing
1 - TBLS Balsamic Vinegar

2- Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
2- TBLS Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic herb Seasoning

1. In a medium saute pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Season and cook chicken for about 10-12
   minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink on the inside. Set to the side and let cool.

2. I a large bowl combined all salad ingredients, toss well and top with chicken. In a small bowl
    combine dressing and vinegar together and serve on the side.