Easy BBQ Chicken or Ribs Bean Pot

Easy BBQ Chicken or Ribs

* Ingredients:

* Ribs or Chicken

* BBQ sauce (or your secret recipe)

* Directions:

* Place uncooked ribs or chicken in your Magic Bean Pot.

* Pour sauce over meat.

* Bake covered at 350 degrees for 1 to 2 hours depending on how much meat.

* Take lid off last 15 minutes to brown.

Raspberry Lemonade Cake for Bean Pot or stack cooker

This sounds yummy!!
Raspberry Lemonade Cake
1 lemon cake mix mixed according to package. Place in bean pot and mix 1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries into batter. Microwave for 7-8 minutes and then take one half pink lemonade concentrate and mix with 1 cup powered sugar and pour over cake. Microwave for 4 more minutes. Serve with cool whip and raspberries

Bean Pot Cheesy Rice Bake `

Cheesy Rice Bake in Bean Pot

2 c long grain rice, cooked
2 c sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 eggs beaten
2 TB onion, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Spray bean pot w/ Pam. Mix all ingredients together & pour into the bean pot. Cover & bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr.


Or you can make my fav Red Beans & Rice ala Billie in the bean pot - this is from my friend Maggie who just tossed in some stuff & voila - YUMMY!

1 pkg Uncle Ben's rice mix - your flavor w/ seasonings
Water according to box directions
1-2 cans red beans, kidney beans whatever your choice is
1 can Rotel tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes
2 c cheese

Mix all together, except for cheese. Bake at 325 degrees for 1.5 hrs until rice is tender not mushy. Remove from oven, stir in cheese. Let set as cheese melts. Enjoy!

Wahoo Chili (Tastefully Simple) & Bean Pot

Wahoo! Chili Original Recipe
Submitted by Rosemary (MN) HQ Resident Chef

Ingredients
2 Tbsp. Wahoo! Chili® Seasoning Blend
1 lb. browned ground beef
8 oz. can tomato sauce
16 oz. can drained kidney beans
1 cup water
2 Tbsp. Wahoo! Chili® Seasoning Blend

Directions
Combine first 5 ingredients in large saucepan; simmer 30 minutes. Serve topped with prepared Wahoo! Chili® Seasoning Blend dip (recipe on jar). Makes 3-4 servings.

Bean Pot recipe - Combine all ingredients in bean pot. Cover. Microwave 25 min or Bake 350 1 hr. 

Sunday Chicken Times 2

It has been such a busy week! A trip to Kirksville meant not enough naps for the kids. Josey went home with Cooper on Friday after the funeral for some boy time & the Mizzou Homecoming game.

Gracie stayed w/ me & played at Auntie Ginger's work while I had a craft show on Saturday. She was asleep in the car less than 10 min after we left Kirksville.

It is Sunday night & has been a busy day. We have started a Sunday morning tradition of breakfast w/ Cooper's family, followed by trying to find a pumpkin patch to run the kids (btw, pumpkin patches should be open in the mornings on the Sunday before Halloween!). We opted for the local grocery store & I saw in the ads they had whole chickens on sale.

I picked up 2 of them - I pulled out my trusty Ultimate Southern Living cookbook for a baked chicken recipe. What I found was a baked chicken and a bonus - a Country Style Chicken & Dumplings.

The story behind chicken & dumplings - Cooper's Grandma Jessie made the BEST ever chicken & dumplings & Cooper has been dying to find her recipe. No one in the family has it - it was one of those recipes that Grandma Jessie just made -there wasn't a recipe.

I decided to cook both of them so I could have some extra cooked chicken in the freezer PLUS stock back up on my chicken stock in the freezer.

The first recipe is for a Crispy Herbed Chicken - I slow cooked it in the bean pot in the oven.

Crispy Herbed Chicken
Prep 25 min
Cook 1 hour & 5 min (Bean Pot 2 hrs give or take)

1/3 c chopped onion
1/3 c scraped, diced carrot ( I put the carrot & onion into the Ninja processor)
1/3 c diced celery
1 Tb chopped fresh parsley
3 Tb dry white wine
1 (3-3.5lb) chicken, boiler-fryer
1/4 c butter, melted
2 tsp chopped fresh basil
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
2 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Combine first 5 ingredients, toss gently. Set aside. Removed giblets & neck from chicken; reserve for another use (or not!) Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towels. Lightly stuff body cavity with reserved vegetable mixture. If desired, tie the ends of the legs together with heavy string. Lift wingtips up & over back of chicken.

Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Combine butter & next 5 ingredients. Brush chicken with butter mixture. Roast at 375 degrees for 1 hr or until meat thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180 degrees. Place chicken on serving platter, garnish if desired.

Bean Pot: since I am using my bean pot, I am not looking for a pretty chicken. This chicken filled the bean pot (it was closer to 5 lbs). I cooked it at 375 for 1 hr with lid on, then 350 for another hour w/ lid off. I did use a couple tablespoons of Tastefully Simple's Roasted Garlic infused Olive oil in the bottom of the bean pot - just because!

NOTE from cookbook: The key to this crispy skinned chicken is to baste it well with a butter mixture before it goes in the oven, but not al all during roasting.


Now - for the Chicken & Dumplings

1 (3-3.5 lb) boiler-fryer
2 qts water
1 carrot, halved (I tossed them in the ninja food processor)
1 celery stalk, halved
1 med onion, quartered
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/3 c shortening

Combine first 7 ingredients in a dutch oven. Bring to boil; cover & reduce heat and simmer 1 hr or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and veggies from broth, discarding vegs & reserving broth in dutch oven. Skim fat from broth, if desired. Reserve and set aside 2/3 c broth. Let chicken cool. Skin, bone & coarsely chop chicken, return to broth.

Combine flour, baking powder, and 1 tsp salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Add reserved 2/3 c broth, stirring with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface, knead lightly 1-2 minutes. Roll dough into 1/8" thickness, cut dough into 2" squares or 2 x 3/4" strips.

Bring broth mixture in Dutch oven to a boil. Drop in dumplings one at a time into boiling broth. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25-30 min.

Yield 6 servings
per serving: Calories 395, Fat 16.2g, Chol 79mg, Sodium 857mg

I think it needed a bit more seasoning. Not sure if I should have added a boullion cube, some garlic, more salt... Next time gonna spice it up!

Snickers Salad for the Bean Pot

BEAN POT RECIPE OF THE DAY: SNICKERS SALAD 

1 8 oz cream cheese softened 

1 Cup powdered sugar 

1 12 oz. Cool Whip, thawed

6 Snickers candy bars, cut in pieces 

4-6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored & chopped

In bean pot, mix cream cheese & powdered sugar, fold in Cool Whip. Add the Snickers pieces and apples. Mix well.

This was shared by Kim Lipe.

Cheesy Chicken Bake - Tastefully Simple & Bean Pot

We are leaving town soon for my grandfather's funeral. I am preloading some great tasty recipes from my Tastefully Simple archives. More great recipes can be found at www.tastefullysimple.com - I am still an active consultant, but don't have the website linked to my account. Send me your orders at my email homemadebybillie@gmail.com & I will arrange having it shipped to you! ;D 

Cheesy Chicken Bake
Submitted by Rosemary (MN) HQ Resident Chef

Ingredients
Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
12.5 oz. can white chicken meat, drained and juice reserved
Ground black pepper to taste
7 oz. elbow macaroni
Italian Garlic Bread Seasoning

Directions
Combine first 3 ingredients, 1 cup Swiss cheese and 1/2 cup of reserved juice from canned chicken in a large bowl; stir to blend. Fold in canned chicken and pepper. 

Prepare macaroni as directed on package; drain (TUPPERWARE PASTA MAKER 10-12 MIN IN THE MICROWAVE!).

 Stir chicken mixture into hot macaroni; spread mixture into a BEAN POT. Sprinkle top with remaining Swiss cheese and Italian Garlic Bread Seasoning to taste. 

Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese on top is melted. Makes 4-6 servings.

Bank Ranch Chicken or Pork Chops Bean Pot & Tastefully Simple

Bacon Ranch Chicken (or pork chops). 

Dip chicken in liquid Ranch dressing, then in mixture of 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and 2 Tbsp. Tastefully Simple Bacon Bacon. Put in bean pot, sprinkle with a little more Bacon Bacon and bake at 350 for 30 mins.

Have you tried Tastefully Simple's Bacon Bacon seasoning? It makes an awesome dip, but I use it more for my green beans. Do you ever just want those beans to have an extra something? The bacon bacon will do it. I usually toss in about a half capful (1 TB) into my beans while they are cooking. YUMMY! 

Bean Pot Chili

What's Cooking in the Bean Pot? Family Favorite - Chili

2 lbs. ground beef, cooked and drained
1 small onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tbsp. cumin
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 8 oz. can diced tomatoes
2 cans kidney beans
salt and pepper to taste
Brown ground beef with chopped onion mixed in and drain well.
Add all other ingredients and mix well in the Bean Pot.

Baking options:
Bake in a 250 degree oven for 3 - 4 hours.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 - 2 hours.

With leftovers use the awesome Tupperware Freezer mates or even the Vent & Serve pieces!

It's All About You!! Tell Me More!

So, after 3 months of recipes & promos - I want to hear from my readers.

Where are you from?

What is your fav cookbook or website to get recipes?

Do you even like to cook?

Fav kitchen gadget??

Fav Recipe that you would love to email me & I would LOVE to post it for you?

Are you a subscriber?

Ok, not all have to be answered - but feel free to share!


I will go first - Free piece of TW or CH Candle will be randomly given when we have 15+ comments!

1) I am from Northern Missouri. Farm raised & have been cooking since 4-H days

2) Fav Cookbook - this one is hard - I have many - 2 oldest are my 1st & 2nd edition of the Taste of Home Cookbooks - next is my Pillsbury Baking Cookbook (got it in college), newest favs are Ree Drumond & Crockin Girls

3) LOVE to cook -somedays....

4) Fav kitchen gadget - ooohhh a toughie - bet you think I will say bean pot or tupperware something - Nope, it is my Ninja food processor. Old version from Sam's Club. I use it EVERY day - could be for a frappachino or could be for grated carrots... Literally every day...

5) - well, I am working on putting all my favs on here. I will keep up the hard work...


WHO IS NEXT?? :D Contest ends on Sunday night 8pm. sharp. ha ha!

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

This recipe I don't remember where I nabbed it, but it is by far my fav bbq chicken recipe. It works in the bean pot, it works in the stack cooker, it works in the crock pot. 'Nuf said!

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

2 onions, thinly sliced

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I used thighs)

3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 c ketchup

2 TB cider vinegar

1 TB Dijon mustard

2 TB molasses

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp tabasco

Scatter onions on bottom of trash can -- oops, I mean the bean pot, crock pot or stack cooker. (ha ha - you should know by now I am not a fan of onions, just very little unnoticable onions are ok)... 

Arrange chicken over onions.

In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken. Cover crock pot & cook on low for 4-6 hrs - till chicken is cooked thru & falls apart w/ fork. Remove chicken & shred meat. Stir back into sauce. 

Bean pot - bake 325* for 1.5 hrs

Stack cooker - microwave 20ish minutes till chicken is done. 

I make this recipe in a half batch since it is just Cooper & I that eat it. Not sure why my kids don't like bbq yet... 

Enjoy! 

Nacho Chicken Soup

Nacho Chicken Soup
1 bag chicken fajita frozen chicken/dice it up
2 cans rotel
1 can Campbells Nacho Cheese soup
2 cups frozen corn

1 can black beans/rinsed and drained
1 can chicken broth

Mix all ingredients in the Bean Pot and put in microwave for 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve over tortilla chips with cheese shreds.

Bean Pot Fried Chicken

Almost Fried Chicken

* Ingredients:

* 2 cups Corn Flakes

* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

* 1/2 tsp. Paprika

* 1 3 to 4 pound Chicken, cut into serving pieces (prefer Boneless Chicken Breasts)

* 1/2 tsp. salt

* 1/4 tsp. pepper

* 4 Tbs. butter (melted) or 1/4 cup Olive Oil

* Directions:

* Place corn flakes, cheese & paprika in large serving bowl.

* Using the bottom of measuring container or glass, crush to crumble the flakes coarsely.

* Mix the corn flake coating well.

* Season each piece of chicken generously with salt & pepper.

* Dip each piece in butter or oil, then dredge in corn flake mixture to coat completely.

* Arrange chicken pieces into Bean Pot, with thickest parts facing out...about 4 chicken breasts fit nicely in the bottom.

* Add the lid & microwave on HIGH 21-28 minutes (7 minutes per pound).  (we did 21 minutes...set aside while veggies were steaming & then put back in for 2 minutes...I think we need a couple more microwaves!)

* Make sure your Bean Pot is rotating, IF not, make sure chicken is cooked to the bone, reduce power to MEDIUM-LOW or DEFROST & microwave 10 minutes longer.

* Simple & easy.....enjoy!!

Bananas Foster French Toast - Stack Cooker

I just got the english version of the Tupperware Stack Cooker new cookbook!! They sent me the French version w/ my new persimmon stack cooker... If you want a French version cookbook, let me know- it is for sale!

This kit is on sale in September for $84.50 - retails for over $160!! You can get yours here - www.my2.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie

Now, I have 4 bananas that are getting spotty & need to be used. Looks like I am going to make up some Bananas Foster French Toast for dinner tonight! I am avoiding leftovers...

Banana Foster French Toast

10 slices cinnamon swirl bread, trimmed of crusts

8 eggs

1 c milk

1 tsp Tupperware Simple Indulgence Cinnamon Vanilla Seasoning Blend

1 c maple syrup, divided

1 c pecans

1tsp rum extract, optional

3 ripe bananas, sliced

Cut bread into bite sized cubes and arrange in the bottom of the TW Stack Cooker 1 3/4qt casserole. Set aside. In a med bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, seasoning blend & 1/2 c maple syrup. Pour evenly over all the bread. 

Allow bread to soak at least 20 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. Place pecans in base of chop n' prep Chef. Cover & pull cord 3-4 times to chop. Place pecans in 3/4 qt casserole & microwave on high for 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl & set aside. Cover the 1 3/4qt casserole & microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until the custard is set. 

Place remaining maple syrup in micro pitcher and microwave on high 1 minute. Stir in rum extract if desired. Sprinkle bananas & pecans on top of casserole, and drizzle with 1/4 c of maple rum syrup. Serve w/ remaining syrup on the side. 

Calories: 430; total fat 18g; chol 190 mg; sugar 36g; fiber 5g; protein 13g; sodium 230mg; 

Bean Pot Conversion: 

Prepare according to instructions, just using bean pot instead of stack cooker

Corn Chowder Bean Pot or Stack Cooker

Corn Chowder

* Ingredients:

* 1/2 pound bacon (diced)

* 3 medium baking potatoes, peeled & cut into 1 inch chunks

* 1 medium onion, chopped

* 1 1/2 cups milk

* 1 17-ounce can cream-style corn

* 1 7-ounce can whole kernel corn

* 1/2 tsp. pepper

* Hot pepper sauce

* Salt

* Directions:

* Place bacon in your Bean Pot.  Cover with paper towel.  Microwave for 5-6 minutes, until bacon is crisp.

* Remove bacon & set aside.  Discard all but 1 Tbs. bacon drippings.

* Place potatoes, onion, & 1 Tbs. bacon drippings in your Bean Pot or stack cooker. 

* Add lid & microwave for 7 minutes, stirring once IF you think about it.

* Stir in milk & corn.  Microwave for 10 - 12 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

* Add pepper & season with hot sauce & salt to taste.

* Simple & easy....enjoy!!

Hot Taco Dip

Hot Taco Dip

* Ingredients:

* 2 bricks of Cream Cheese

* 1 can Hormel Chili (no beans)

* 1 - 4.5 oz. can Green Chiles

* 1/2 jar Salsa (medium - hot)

* 1 - 8 oz. pkg. shredded taco cheese

* Directions:

* Layer all ingredients in the order listed above (starting with cream cheese) in your Bean Pot or your Tortilla Warmer.

* Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

* Serve with Tortilla Chips.

* Optional additional condiments:  Salsa, guacamole, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, green onions & peppers.

* Simple & easy....enjoy!

Bean Pot Hamburger Helper

Bean Pot Hamburger Helper

* Ingredients:

* 1 pound ground beef or turkey

* Ingredients on Hamburger Helper box

* Directions:

* Brown meat in Bean Pot for 7 minutes ....crumble before or after.  Drain grease if using beef.

* Add Hot water & ingredients according to the box.

* Stir & Microwave 25 minutes or bake in oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

* NO stirring required!!!

* You can be baking dinner while getting ready for the evening.

NOTE:  Cook time needs to be expanded a little for macaroni recipes.

Another Tortillini Recipe - Cheesey Tortillini in a Bean Pot

BEAN POT Cheesy Tortillini Thanks Maggie
1 lb Italian Sausage 
1-2 25 oz Jar of marinara sauce
1 small can tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes

1 20 oz Buitoni Mixed Cheese Tortellini
*Optional: half pack of chicken tortellini*

Brown sausage then put ALL above ingredients in Bean Pot.
Cook at 350 degrees for about an hour or until pasta is tender.
Mix well and serve with plenty of mozzarella cheese on top and garlic bread.

Bonus! Mini Bean Pot Apple Crisp!

Mini Bean Pot Apple Crisp

6-8 Apples
1 1/3 Cups Brown Sugar (Packed)
1 1/2 - 2 Cups of Oats

3/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1 Cup Flour
1 1/2 Teaspoon of Cinnamon
2/3 Cup Butter ... Add a little more if you use more oats.

Slice Apples...Place about 1 1/2 apples on the bottom up the Mini Bean Pot. Mix all ingredients together....place over the top of the apples. Bake with lid off for 45min-1hour. Makes 4

Thanks Cindy & Linda!! 

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan
2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/4 t black pepper

1/4 t kosher salt
1 TBSP olive oil
1 egg, beaten
sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese
favorite jarred marinara sauce

Spread the 1 TBSP of olive oil into the bottom of your crockpot.
Beat the egg with a fork in a separate bowl.
Mix the bread crumbs with the seasonings and the Parmesan cheese in another separate dish.
Dip the chicken into the egg, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating both sides with crumbs, cheese and seasonings.
Place the chicken breast pieces in the bottom of the crockpot.
Layer 2-3 slices or 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top, depending on how much cheese you like.
Cover chicken and cheese with entire jar of marinara sauce.
Close lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3.
Serve with your favorite pasta.