Fiery Pork Skewers

These were yummy. It has been a while since I made kabobs, but they were a hit. The marinade is a little spicy, but we like it that way (so those with tender taste buds you might want to decrease the amount of red pepper flakes).

2 T. teriyaki sauce

1 T. red wine vinegar

1 T. vegetable oil

1 tsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into small cubes

In a medium bowl mix first 5 ingredients. Place pork tenderloin cubes in mixture and marinate for a few hours. I marinated these for about 3 hours. Preheat grill on high heat and cook away. You can continue to brush with sauce if you want while cooking. I actually used our indoor grill pan and just cranked the heat up high. Cook about 10-12 minutes or to desired doneness.

*The recipe doesn't call for any vegetables, but I added green peppers, onions, and pineapples. They were delicious and I highly recommend adding them.

Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

6 servings
prep: 15 minutes
cook time: 6-8 or 3-4

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, cut and peeled
1 can (28 oz) whole stewed tomatoes
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of parika
1 tsp celery seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 tsp of cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 fresh basil leaves, chopped


1. Combine all ingredients except for basil and cook in slow cooker for 6-8 hours in high or 2-4 hours on low.

Three Pepper Pasta Sauce

4-6 servings
prep time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 7-8 hours (low) 3-4 (high)

1 green bell pepper, cut small
1 red bell pepper, cut small
1 yellow bell peper, cut small
(I just use whatever color I have around)
2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
1 cup chopped onion
1 can tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1. combine all incredients and cook in the slow cooker. Makes a really fresh tasting pasta sauce.

Spicy Tex-Mex Bowl

1/3 cup lentils
1 1/3 cups water
5 strips bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, undrained
1 can (16 oz) red kidney beans, undrained
1 can (15 oz0 diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons ketchup
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes


1. Boil lentils with water for 20 to 30 minutes, drain
2. In small skillet, cook bacon until crips; remove, drain. In same skillet, cook onion in bacon drippings until soft
3. Combine all ingredients in teh crock pot and cook for 5 to 6 hours on high or 3 to 4 on low.
4. Add pay leave before serving.