Shiitake-Portobello Chowder - 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
4 shallots, thinly sliced
2 large potatoes, cubed (1⁄4-inch)
2 cups each: sliced shiitake mushroom caps, cubed portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons Marsala wine (optional)
Salt and white pepper, to taste
1⁄4cup (1 ounce) shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Per Serving:
Calories: 162 % calories from fat: 26 Protein (g): 5.6 Carbohydrate (g): 24.7 Fat (g): 5 Saturated fat (g): 1.8 Cholesterol (mg): 7.8 Sodium (mg): 114

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 1.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 1.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except wine, salt, white pepper, and cheese, in crockpot; cover and cook on high to 4 to 5 hours. Stir in wine; season to taste with salt and white pepper. Sprinkle each bowl of soup with cheese.

Garlic Vegetable Soup - Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

8 entrée servings
2 quarts water
1 can (15 ounces) navy or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 cup each: diced new potatoes, coarsely chopped carrots, cut green beans (1⁄2-inch), chopped leeks (white parts only)
1⁄2cup chopped celery
6 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons each: tomato paste, dried basil leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 148 % calories from fat: 14 Protein (g): 6.4 Carbohydrate (g): 27.5 Fat (g): 2.4 Saturated fat (g): 0.4 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 222

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.5

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Potatoes Gratin - Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

8 servings
2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled, sliced (1⁄4-inch)
1⁄4 cup thinly sliced onion
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Ground nutmeg, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 202 % of calories from fat: 23 Protein (gm): 7.6 Carbohydrate (gm): 31.7 Fat (gm): 5.1 Saturated fat (gm): 1.7 Cholesterol (mg): 8.5 Sodium (mg): 259

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 0.5 Fat: 0.5

1. Layer half the potatoes and onion in crockpot; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Pour half the cheese sauce over; repeat layers. Cover and cook on high until potatoes are tender, about 31/2 hours. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Candied Yams - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Recipe

8–10 servings
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced (1/4-inch)
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons cold margarine or butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Per Serving:
Calories: 176 % of calories from fat: 8 Protein (gm): 1.5 Carbohydrate (gm): 39.5 Fat (gm): 1.5 Saturated fat (gm): 0.3 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 63

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.5 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Layer sweet potatoes in crockpot, sprinkling each layer with brown sugar, salt, and pepper, and dotting with margarine. Combine water and cornstarch and pour over the top. Cover and cook on low 3 hours; increase heat to high and cook until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

Variation
Fruit and Nut Sweet Potatoes — Make recipe as above, sprinkling 1/4 cup each currants or raisins and toasted pecans between layers of potatoes. Sprinkle top of potatoes with 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows during last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking time.