CLASSIC SWISS FONDUE CROCKPOT RECIPE

* 1 clove garlic
* 2 1/2 cups dry white Rhine, Chablis or Riesling wine
* 1 TBS lemon juice
* 1 lb. Swiss cheese, grated
* 1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
* 3 TBS flour
* 3 TBS kirsch
* Freshly ground nutmeg
* Pepper
* Paprika
* 1 loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Rub an enameled or stainless steel pan with garlic clove. Heat wine to a slow simmer (just under boiling). Add lemon juice. Combine cheeses and flour and gradually stir in. Using a figure-8 motion, stir constantly until cheese is melted. Pour into lightly greased Crock-Pot. Add kirsch; stir well. Sprinkle with nutmeg, pepper and paprika. Cover and cook on High setting for 30 minutes, then turn to Low setting for 2 to 5 hours. Keep on Low setting while serving. Using fondue forks, dip bread cubes into fondue.
About 2 quarts

COCKTAIL KIELBASA

* 2 rings of Kielbasa (about 2 lbs)
* 1 (18 oz) jar apple jelly
* 1 (9 oz) jar prepared mustard
Slice Kielbasa 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Mix jelly and mustard in slow cooker/Crock Pot. Add sliced Kielbasa and mix until meat is covered. Set slow cooker/Crock Pot on low to cook for 2 hours and keep on low while serving. Stir periodically.

CONGRESSIONAL BEAN SOUP IN A CROCKPOT

1 lb Small white beans
8 c Water
2 c Ham, diced
1 c Onion, diced
1 c Celery, chopped
2 tb Parsley, chopped
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1 Bay leaf
Assemble ingredients in Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until beans are tender.

CORN CHOWDER

2 cans (16 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
2 to 3 medium potatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
Combine first 6 ingredients in Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Puree in a blender or food processor, if desired, then return to pot. Stir in milk and butter; cook on high about 1 hour more.
Serves 6 to 8.