Brandon Muncy

I can't believe it is 2010. I'm happy 2009 is over, sad that my little girl will be turning 3 this year, and proud to say that Cook's Corner is beginning it's 14th year. Between my grandfather, Don Tolle, and myself we've produced roughly 700 columns for the pages of the Kern Valley Sun. A tradition I am proud to be a part of. This week I've got a few recipes to cook in your crockpot that you and your family are sure to enjoy.

CROCKPOT BBQ CHICKEN WINGS 3 lb Chicken Wings (approx 16)

1 ½ C BBQ Sauce

¼ C Honey

1 Tbs Prepared Mustard

2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

1 ea Finely Minced Onion

Tabasco® or Cayenne

Salt & Black Pepper

Rinse chicken wings and pat dry. Cut off and discard wing tips. Cut each wing at the joint to make two sections. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place wings on a cookie sheet and broil 4” to 5” for the flame for 20 minutes, 10 minutes on each side. Transfer to a crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl, including BBQ sauce, adding cayenne pepper to taste. Pour over the wings. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 2 ½ hours.

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST

1 Tbs Cornstarch

8 med. Carrots - cut to desired size

2 med. Onions – cut to desired size

Salt & Ground Pepper

3 lb Beef Chuck Roast - trimmed of excess fat

2 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce

In slow cooker, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Add carrots and onions; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Sprinkle roast with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; place on top of vegetables, and drizzle with Worcestershire. Cover; cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 10 hours). Transfer roast to a cutting board; thinly slice against the grain. Place vegetables in a serving dish; pour pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve, if desired. Serve roast with vegetables and pan juices.

CROCKPOT LEMON CHICKEN WITH RICE

1 C White Rice

1 small Onion - diced

2 Tbs Olive Oil

8 cloves Garlic - peeled and smashed

1/2 C Dry White Wine

1/2 C Water

1 C Lemon Juice

1 dash Tabasco® Sauce

6 bone-in Chicken Breasts - skin removed

Salt & Pepper - to taste

Put all ingredients other than chicken breast in slow cooker. Stir. Place chicken breasts on top. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours.