Easy Dinner Surprise

Adapted from: Fix It and Forget It

1-1 1/2 lbs. stewing meat, cubed
10 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
10 3/4 oz. can cream of celery soup
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
4 oz. can mushroom pieces

1. Combine all ingredients in sloww cooker.

2. Cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours.

3. Serve over rice or baked potatoes.

Variation: Add 1/4 cup finely chopped celery for color and texture.

Adaptations that I made: 2 lbs of stewing meat, 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup and Montreal Steak seasoning from McCormick to season the meat prior to putting it into the slow cooker.

Thoughts:

DH and I enjoyed this.  We thought it might have been a little bit salty; I believe that it's from putting too much of the Montreal Steak Seasoning. A did not like the sauce, but, that's most likely a texture thing for her.  Lo was ehhhhh about the whole thing.  We served it with Yukon Gold Potatoes.  

Ranch Mashed Potatoes

4 cups prepared, unsalted instant mashed potatoes
1 (1 ounce) package ranch-style dressing mix
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 cup sour cream

*Combine all ingredients in saucepan and mix well.
*Heat on low until potatoes are thoroughly heated.

Recipe from: The Best 1,001 Short, Easy Recipes

Snicker Salad

6 large apples with peel, chopped
6 (2 oz) Snicker candy bars, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 (12 ounce) carton whipped topping

*In large bowl, combine apples, candy bars and pecans and mix well.
*Fold in whipped topping and chill.

Recipe from: The Best 1,001 Short, Easy Recipes

Artichoke-Bacon Dip

1 (14 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
5 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled.

*In large bowl, combine all ingredients.
*Pour into buttered 8-inch baking dish.
*Bake at 350º for 12 minutes.
*Serve hot with crackers.

Recipe from: The Best 1,001 Short, Easy Recipes