An easy set-it-and-forget-it crock pot recipe. that makes a hearty, flavorful meal to feed the entire family.
(Note: recipe modified from dailydiylife.com)

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 boxes Mrs T’s pierogis (potato or cheese)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 block cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 pound Polish kielbasa – sliced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in the crock-pot. Cook on high 3 – 4 hours until most of the liquid is absorbed.
2. If you are not going to be home to give this a stir about half way through the cooking time, you may want to warm the chicken broth and cream cheese together in a sauce pan before adding it to the crock pot. The cream cheese may not melt evenly or could be lumpy if you are not able to give it a stir to break it up.

An easy set-it-and-forget-it crock pot recipe. that makes a hearty, flavorful meal to feed the entire family.
(Note: recipe modified from dailydiylife.com)

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 boxes Mrs T’s pierogis (potato or cheese)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 block cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 pound Polish kielbasa – sliced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in the crock-pot. Cook on high 3 – 4 hours until most of the liquid is absorbed.
2. If you are not going to be home to give this a stir about half way through the cooking time, you may want to warm the chicken broth and cream cheese together in a sauce pan before adding it to the crock pot. The cream cheese may not melt evenly or could be lumpy if you are not able to give it a stir to break it up.

Garlic scapes are the curly stem of the garlic plant that form on the plant in late spring, early summer. They have a mild but very distinguished garlic flavor and are very versatile. Scapes are only available for a short time, so order them while you can! Pickled garlic scapes bring the fabulousness of a garlic scape to an even higher plane. They add a little tang of vinegar and a hint of spice to the party.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Yield: Makes about 2 pints

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh garlic scapes, ends trimmed
• 2 cups white wine vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (not mustard seeds)
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (not ground coriander)
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Clean your jars well.
2. Blanch the garlic scapes in boiling, salted water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the beans and cool them under cold running water.
3. Combine all the ingredients except for the garlic scapes in a pot and bring to a boil.
4. Fill jars with the garlic scapes then spoon or pour the liquid into your jars, leaving 1/2 inch at the top and making sure the garlic scapes are completely submerged. Some people prefer to strain out the spices, other people like to leave them in the jars.
5. Be sure to remove all air from the jars. Tapping the side of the jars can help, as can using chopsticks or other long, thin objects to release and air bubbles.
6. Wipe the tops of the jars and apply the lids and rings.
7. Once the jars are cool place them in the refrigerator, they will last for up to 6 weeks.
8. The pickled garlic scapes are ready for eating right away but the flavor will continue to develop the longer they are in the liquid.

Unstuffed cabbage rolls made with ground beef, cabbage, and diced tomatoes are a family-pleasing main dish perfect for weeknights... This is a quick and easy main dish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total time: 55 minutes

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 small head cabbage, chopped
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
3. Add cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
4. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.

Notes

Great when served over a bed of rice.

Looking for a simple appetizer to highlight your meal? This mouthwatering cheesy garlic bread will delight your guests or family members!

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm Water
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1 envelope Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4 Teaspoons)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Bread Flour
• Olive Oil, For Greasing Surfaces
• ⅓ pounds Sharp White Cheddar, Or Any Other Cheese You Prefer
• ½ cups Garlic Butter

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir water, honey and yeast together. Let yeast proof 5 minutes. Once you know yeast is active, stir in salt and the flour in 1/4 cup increments. If you are using a stand mixer, be sure to not increase your speed higher than a 2 or ‘stir’. Once dough starts pulling away from the sides and the bowl seems to be pretty clean, set a timer for 5 minutes and walk away. Let the machine knead the dough. After 5 minutes, dough should be smooth and tacky but when touched shouldn’t leave any dough on your fingers.
2. Grease the bowl and the dough. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Punch down dough and cut into two equal portions. Form into two long baguettes the length of the cookie sheet. I like to twist mine because it looks cool, but it also keeps its length and doesn’t shrink. Cover with plastic wrap and rise 30 minutes. Start to preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place dough close to the oven where it’s nice and warm. Once oven is preheated, remove plastic wrap, from the dough reduce oven to 350F, put the bread into the oven and bake 20 minutes.
4. In the meantime, slice the cheese into thin slices and melt the butter.
5. Pull loaves of bread out of the oven after 20 minutes and brush with the melted garlic butter. Bake another 5-7 minutes or until bread begins to turn a golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes.
6. Cut 1-inch slices 3/4′s of the way through the loaves. Brush garlic butter in between each slice and fill with a slice of cheese. Bake another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

Notes

Best when served right out of the oven.