Slower Cooker Chicken and White Bean Stew

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jar of Classico Alfredo sauce
1 (15 ounce) can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped red onion (1 medium)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh parsley leaves (optional)

Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle chicken with cumin and black pepper. In a large skillet cook chicken, half at a time, in hot oil over medium heat until browned. Place chicken in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in Alfredo sauce, beans, broth, onion, and garlic.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. If desired, sprinkle each serving with cheese and/or parsley.


Recipe slightly adapted from BHG
http://www.bhg.com/recipe/chicken/chicken-and-white-bean-stew/

THE SOUTHERN PLATE'S PULLED PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES

This is the pork barbecue sandwich I really enjoy!

Ingredients

• Pork Roast (approximately 5 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar (that is one and a half cups, not eleven cups ~giggle~)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Put roast in slow cooker and sprinkle salt and pepper over. Pour cider vinegar over. Cover with lid and cook on low for twelve hours (I cook it overnight). Remove pork roast and shred with forks (this will be very easy). Drain juices from slow cooker, reserving two cups of liquid. Return pork to slow cooker. To the reserved liquid add: Brown sugar, hot sauce, and crushed pepper flakes. Stir well. Pour over shredded pork and place lid back on. Place on low or warm setting until ready to serve. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, reheating in the microwave.
2. I estimate this to make enough for about eight sandwiches, give or take.
3. *This sauce is not spicy. If you prefer a spicier sauce double the hot sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. Add more to taste.