Crock Pot Pork Chops and Stuffing

1 package herb stuffing mix
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium tart cooking apple, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup craisins
1 cup chicken broth
6 pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)

Spray inside of a 4-5 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except pork. Place half of the stuffing mixture in slow cooker; top with pork. Spoon remaining stuffing over pork. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6-8 hours or until pork is tender.

16 Bean Soup

Soak beans overnight.

In crock pot:
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 cups 16 bean mix
4 bullion cubes
6-8 cups water
1 bottle tomatoes

cook on high for six hours

Add:
2-3 cups ham, cubed

This is a great way to use leftover ham bone. Just drop the whole bone from your spiral ham in with the soup an let it cook all day.

Italian Chicken and Tomato Pasta Toss

3 cups uncooked pasta
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. chicken cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

cook pasta as directed on package.

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 min. or until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, dressing and garlic. Cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through.

Drain pasta. Toss with the chicken mixture and basil; sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 4 servings, 1 3/4 cups each.