CREAMY CORN FOR A CROWD

1 (32-ounce) bag frozen whole kernel corn

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup water

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

1/2 cup butter

3 to 4 strips bacon, fried crisp and crumbled, for garnish

1. Place corn in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle corn with salt and sugar; drizzle with water. Place cream cheese and butter on top of corn mixture (do not stir).
    
2. Cover and cook on LOW setting 4 hours. Stir well and garnish with the crumbled bacon before serving.

This is my version of a recipe I saw from Mr. Food several years ago.

 

BBQ COCA-COLA RIBS

This is a recipe from When The Dinner Bell Rings.

Approximately 3 pounds pork back ribs
1 bottle barbecue sauce (18 ounces)
1 (6 ounce) can of Coca-Cola
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Directions: Cut rib rack in half. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper, then place in crock pot. Combine barbecue sauce and coke in bowl, mix well, then pour over ribs in crock pot. Cover crock pot with lid. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours, or until done.