Crock-Pot Gumbo

from the kitchen of Dee & Denise Kaufman

2 italian sausages
4 chicken breats
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green bell pepper
1/2 can of pineapple chunks
2 cans of pork and beans
1 can of chili beans
1/4 cup of BBQ sauce
2 cups of water
salt, black pepper, basil, garlic, chili powder (to taste)

2 cups of uncooked rice
5 cups of water
1/4 tsp of salt

Place sausage, chicken, onion, bell pepper, pineapple chunks, beans, BBQ sauce, 2 cups of water and spices in a crock pot and cook on low for 3 hours. Serve gumbo mixture over the rice.

Cook rice: bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add 1/4 tsp of salt. Add 2 cups of rice. Place stove on low and cook for 15 min. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 min.

Prep Time: 30 min.
Serves 6

Creamy White Sauce

from the kitchen of Dee & Denise Kaufman

1 lb pasta or 3 cups of rice (uncooked)
4 Tbsp flour
4 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
garlic, basil, bouillon, etc. to taste
2 cups of milk
1 can of tuna or 1/2 lb of chicken

Optional: grilled onions, brocholi, bell peppers, roasted red peppers, corn, mushrooms, carrots, cheese, hardboiled eggs

Cook pasta or rice. In a separate pan, melt butter or margarine and add flour and salt. Cook until bubbly. Add milk slowly and cook until thick and smooth. Add tuna or chicken and any other desired ingredients (makes 3 cups of white sauce). Serve over pasta or rice.

This also makes a great gravy. Smooth and creamy.

Preparation time: 20 min
Serves: 6-8

We usually make this with grilled onions, brocholi and corn, and the boys love it and always ask for more! Feel free to experiment.