Freezer Meals

Chicken and Rice Soup

* 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), skin removed
* 1 1/2 pounds (9 to 10 medium) carrots, peeled and halved crosswise
* 1 pound (5 to 6 medium) parsnips, peeled and halved crosswise
* 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
* 2 large onions (about 1 pound), , halved and sliced
* 2 bay leaves
* 2 garlic cloves, smashed
* 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
* Coarse salt
* 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
* 6 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
Directions

Mexican Meatloaf

 Serves 4-6

2 pounds ground beef
2 cups crushed corn or tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2/3 cup salsa
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons taco seasoning

Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well.
Shape meat mixture into loaf and place in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8-10 hours.

Tip: For a glaze, mix together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon dry mustard. Spread over meatloaf. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes.

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