Innie or Outie

In a world where the majority of households do not have typical ovens, this is an easy and delicous way to enjoy one of my favorite dishes.

Crockpot Lasagna

1 pound hamburger
1/2 medium onion (diced)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
One 15 ounce can tomato sauce
One 41/2 ounce can mushrooms
One 15 ounce container small curd cottage cheese
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
9 lasagna noodles (uncooked)

Brown hamburger in a frying pan, then drain off excess grease. Stir in tomato sauce, onion, oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, and white pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

Line bottom of a lightly greased crockpot with 3 lasagna noodles (break the noodles in half if necessary). Layer with 1/2 of meat sauce and 1/2 of mushrooms. Spread 5 ounces of cottage cheese evenly on top. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup mozzarella and 3/4 cup parmesan.

Repeat the layer of 3 lasagna noodles, meat sauce, mushrooms, and cheeses.

Top with 3 lasagna noodles and remaining cheeses.

Cover crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours.

Crockpot Asian-Style Hungarian Goulash

1/2 medium onion (diced)
2 medium carrots (chunky diced)
1 medium bell pepper (diced)
3/4 cup warm water
1 beef bouillon
1/4 cup flour
1 pound beef stew meat (cut to bite size chunks)
1 tablespoon marjoram
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 pound beef stew meat (cut to bite size chunks)
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon minced garlic paste
1/2 cup yoghurt

Place diced onion, carrots, and bell pepper in crockpot. Melt bouillon in the warm water.
Combine flour, marjoram, and white pepper in a plastic bag, then toss in meat and shake until thoroughly coated. Pour ingredients on top of onion, carrots, and bell pepper in crockpot.
Combine tomato paste, soy sauce, red wine, bouillon, paprika, and garlic. Pour over meat in crockpot. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
About fifteen minutes prior to serving, stir in yoghurt.

Serve over rice, Okinawan-style soba noodles, or egg noodles.

This recipe is simple and tasty!!!

Hearty Refried Bean Soup

1 medium carrot (sliced)
1/2 medium onion (sliced)
1/2 cup sliced canned mushrooms
1/2 pound hamburger
1 tablespoon minced garlic paste
2 tablespoons dried cilantro flakes
Two 16 ounce cans chicken broth
Two 16 ounce cans refried beans
Sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
Parmesan cheese (grated)
Guacamole flavored tortilla chips (crushed)

Mince carrot, onion, and mushrooms in food processor. Place hamburger in crock pot, top with carrot/onion/mushroom mixture. Add chicken stock and cilantro flakes. Cover and cook on high for three hours, stirring occasionally.

After three hours, thoroughly mix in refried beans. Cover and cook for one-half hour.

Serve in individual bowls topped with cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, and parmesan cheese.