This was a recipe I tried using my new slow cooker. We loved it! An Asian flavour. This needs to marinate overnite, first.

Sesame Pork Roast
* 1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 cup soy sauce
* 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
* 1/4 cup molasses
* 1/4 cup cider or white vinegar
* 4 green onions, sliced
* 2 teaspoons garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 3 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1/4 cup cold water

Cut roast in half; place in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. In a bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, sesame seeds, molasses, vinegar, onions, garlic powder and cayenne. Pour half over the roast. Cover the pork and remaining marinade; refrigerate overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the reserved marinade. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce temperature to low; cook 8-9 hours longer or until meat is tender. Remove the roast and keep warm. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in cooking juices. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Serve with the roast.

I think I got this off the Pillsbury site the other day. Sounds good and easy for a brunch. I'll try it when the kids come at Thanksgiving.

CARAMEL CRESCENT ROLLS

1/4 cup caramel apple dip
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
4 tablespoons butter (very soft)
1/4 cup white sugar
1-2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, divided

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9 or 10-inch round cake pan or pie plate. Soften the caramel dip in the microwave for a few seconds, then spread in the bottom of the baking pan. Separate the dough into 4 rectangle pieces, then seal the perforations with fingers. Spread each rectangle with 1 tablespoon soft butter
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In a small bowl combine the sugar with cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon/sugar mixture over the butter, then sprinkle with about 1/4 cup chopped nuts. Roll each rectangle pinwheel-style beginning at the short end. Slice the roll into thirds. Place cut side down into the pan with the caramel in it. Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until golden. Immediately invert onto a serving plate, spooning any caramel in the pan over the rolls.

Here's another one I want to try. I love anything with puff pastry. I'll probably cut the amount of onion and leave out the green chilies. Sort of like a cheese burger.

MEAT PIE
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper or may use green chili
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted
Longhorn or Cheddar cheese

Saute beef with onion and spices. Add green chili if desired. Place cooked beef on the sheet of puffy pastry. Add cheese as much as desired. Fold over pastry sheet and crimp edges with fork to seal. Brush top with beaten egg. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until top is browned and puffed.

Garlic ALmond Green Beans
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:
a.. 1 pound fresh green beans
b.. 2 garlic cloves, minced
c.. 1 tablespoon olive oil
d.. 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
e.. Pepper to taste
Directions:
Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil;
cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes. Drain
beans. Add the beans, almonds and pepper to skillet; toss to coat. Yield: 4
servings.

I LOVE popcorn and here is a treat

Goblin's Orange Popcorn

Your little goblins will love to munch this tasty, colorful popcorn that
features a crispy crunch and sweet flavor. Donna Higbee, Sandy, Utah

SERVINGS: 16

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Ingredients:
a.. 4 quarts popped popcorn
b.. 1/2 cup butter, cubed
c.. 1 cup sugar
d.. 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
e.. Dash salt
f.. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
g.. 12 drops yellow food coloring
h.. 4 drops red food coloring
Directions:
Place popcorn in a very large bowl. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir
in the sugar, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until
mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes longer,
stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and food coloring. Pour over
popcorn; toss to coat. Transfer to two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans
coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed
paper to cool. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 4 quarts.

This would be good if you need a quick dessert.

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.

YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Jenni, I don't know if I should hug you or run you out of town for that choc cake in a mug! LOL

I wanted to make something different for our clubhouse party this Sat evening..so in addition to making Bloody Mary dip w/celery bites..I'm giving these a shot:

ROQUEFORT GRAPES (makes 50)
1 lb large, seedless red grapes (about 50)
10 oz pecans
4 TBL crumbled Roquefort cheese
8 oz pk cream cheese, softened
2 TBL heavy cream
Wash the grapes & pat dry. Crush the pecans on a platter or sheet of waxed paper. Combine the Roquefort, cream cheese & cream in a bowl & mix well. Roll the grapes in the cheese mixture & then in the pecans, coating well. Chill, covered until serving time.~~ From First Impressions.

I don't have a name for this, but it's a quick and easy dessert.

1 19oz can crushed pineapple
1 large tub of cool whip
1 pkg of instant pistacho pudding

dump can of pineapple into bowl (with juice)
sprinkle dry pudding mix and mix together
fold in tub of cool whip til dessert turns green
refridgerate for an hour or so.
Enjoy.