Chicken and Wild Rice

4

cups cooked chicken, chopped

12

teaspoon marjoram

1

cup wild rice, rinsed

12

teaspoon thyme

12

cup chopped celery

12

teaspoon salt, or to taste

1

cup chopped carrots

12

teaspoon pepper

1

cup sliced mushrooms

2

cups chicken broth

1

cup chopped onion

1

cup blanched, slivered almonds, divided

14

cup pimento

 

 

Combine first 12 ingredients plus 12 cup of almonds in the multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Mix well. Top with reserved almonds. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 2 to 4 hours. 10 servings.

Baked Beans

2

cups dry navy beans

1

teaspoon dry mustard

6

cups water

1

onion, chopped

 

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112

tablespoons brown sugar

1

pound ham, diced

 

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1

15-ounce can diced tomatoes

 

salt and pepper, as desired

3

tablespoons molasses

 

 

Place beans and water in multi-cooker (without crockery liner). Set heat control at 375°. Cover and bring to a boil; boil 2 to 3 minutes. Turn control off; allow beans to stand 1 to 2 hours. Drain.

Place crockery liner in multi-cooker; add drained beans and remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook 8 to 10 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 4 servings.

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

3pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced

8 ounces ham, cubed

12 cup minced onion

12 cup chopped green pepper

11012-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1cup water

salt and pepper, as desired

Place potatoes, ham, onion, and green pepper in the multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Combine soup, water, salt, pepper, and pour over potatoes. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours. 8 to 10 servings.

Marinara Sauce

1

pound lean ground beef

12

teaspoon salt

1

cup chopped onion

12

teaspoon oregano

2

cloves garlic, minced

12

teaspoon basil

12

cup chopped green pepper

12

teaspoon thyme

2

15-ounce cans diced tomatoes

14

teaspoon cayenne pepper

2

6-ounce cans tomato paste

1

teaspoon sugar

Preheat multi-cooker (without crockery liner) at 375°. Brown ground beef; drain excess fat and remove meat. Wipe multi-cooker with damp cloth. Place crockery liner in multi-cooker; add browned meat and remaining ingredients to the crockery liner. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 5 to 6 hours. Serve meat sauce over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 10 to 12 servings.

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Presto Electric multi-cooker manual Chicken and Wild Rice, Baked Beans, Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Marinara Sauce

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