A Happy Crockpot Thanksgiving

Ah yes it is that time of year again where we Americans gather the clans and feast on turkey, cranberries, various varieties of potatoes and stuffings. Yum Yum. But what if you are sick of the same old stuff, or are planning on a special Thanksgiving party and want to do something different? Well drag out the old reliable crockpot and try these delicious recipes.

 CROCKPOT TURKEY MEATBALLS
 * 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (your favorite) * 10 ounces Apple jelly * 2 tablespoons Tapioca (for thick sauce if desired) * 1 tablespoon Vinegar * 1 Egg, beaten * 1/4 cup Seasoned bread crumbs, fine * 2 tablespoons Milk * 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon onion powder * 1 pound Ground turkey * Non-stick vegetable spray

In 3 1/2 or 4 quart crockery cooker: stir together barbecue sauce, jelly, tapioca (if used), and vinegar. Cover; cook on high-heat setting while preparing meatballs. For meatballs, in large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder. Add ground turkey and mix well. Shape into 1/2 to 3/4-inch meatballs. Spray a 12-inch non-stick skillet; add meatballs and brown on all sides over med. heat. Drain meatballs. Add meatballs to crock pot; stir gently. Cover; cook on high heat setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Makes 30 meatballs. Note: for 5 or 6-quart Crock Pot, double all ingredients.

Prepare as above. Makes 60 meatballs.

 CRANBERRY-APPLE TURKEY BREAST
* 2 teaspoons melted butter or margarine * 1/2 cup chicken broth * 1 large apple, cored and chopped * 1/2 cup chopped onion * 1 stalk celery, chopped * 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce * 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning * 2 cups seasoned crumb-style stuffing * 2 to 3 pounds turkey breast cutlets.

Combine butter, chicken broth, apple, onion, celery, cranberry sauce, poultry seasoning and stuffing. Place 3 tablespoons stuffing mix on each turkey cutlet. Roll up and tie. Place in stoneware. Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours (HIGH 4 hours).

 Remember to come back next week for more delicious treat, tips, tricks and techniques for your palate's enjoyment. We're all in this together and I'm pulling for you.

 Mahalo.
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