Cabbage Roll Casserole

Brown 1 pound of hamburger.  Spray crock pot with non-stick spray.  Put the hamburger in the crock pot.

Add:

1 chopped bell pepper (red or green)
1 or 2 peeled and grated fresh carrots
2 cups chopped onions (I did NOT add this)
3 minced garlic cloves
1 head green cabbage chopped or shredded

Sprinkle top of cabbage with:

1/2 tsp onion salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1-2 tsp sugar to cut acidity of tomatoes

Top with one 14 or 15oz can of cut tomatoes and one 14 or 15oz can tomato sauce.

Cover and cook on low for about 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.  Stir all together before serving.

Chicken Packets

I got this one from my new husband, so good!  I'm currently experimenting with different variations.

Tear off pieces of foil, size of a small cookie sheet.  In the center of each sheet of foil layer:

2-3 fresh chicken tenderloins or 1 chicken breast
drizzle with olive oil
pepperoni slices, single layer to cover chicken
halved cherry or grape tomatoes
sliced and diced bell peppers
diced onion if you like them (not me!)
chopped basil or cilantro

Fold and seal up foil packets, place on cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for at least 30 minutes or until chicken is done and veggies are tender.  These can also be cooked on the BBQ grill if you don't want to turn your oven on.

Remove from oven, open packets and top with parmesan and mozarella cheese.  Refold and place back in the oven for another 10 minutes or so.  Voila!  Dinner is served.

First variation - Fajita chicken packets:

chicken
olive oil
sprinkle with taco seasonings
halved cherry or grape tomatoes
sliced and diced bell peppers
diced onion if you like them (not me!)
chopped cilantro

Use shredded mexican cheeses instead of mozarella and parmesan during the last ten minutes.  Serve with sliced avocado and/or sour cream and shredded lettuce if desired.