PAPRIKOSH CROCK POT RECIPE

5 large Carrots (cubed)
8 large Potatoes (cubed)
5 large Celery stalks
2 large Onions (sliced thin)
3 tablespoons Paprika*, salt & pepper to taste
Throw all ingredients into the slow cooker/Crock Pot, add water to top veggies (it makes a sort of "gravy") and cook on high for 4 hours.

PARMESAN SCALLOPED POTATOES

5 to 6 red potatoes, sliced (about 5 cups sliced)
6 slices turkey bacon or other smoked meat
3 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste
Layer all ingredients in lightly buttered 3 1/2-quart Crock Pot (or use a souffle dish to fit in a larger Crock Pot); cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Adjust seasonings.
Serves 4.

PARTY HAMBURGER DIP

* 1 pound Hamburger
* 1 1/2 pounds Velveeta
* 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes and chiles
* 1/2 Onion, diced
* 1 8 - 12 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
Brown hamburger, mushrooms & onion; drain. Melt Velveeta in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and simmer (high) for about 30 minutes. Serve with corn chips or crackers. Turn pot to low while serving.

PARTY MIX

* 7 cups assorted cereal (oat, rice, wheat in various shapes)
* 1 cup peanuts, pecans, cashews, or mixed nuts
* 1 cup mini pretzel sticks
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
* 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* dash hot pepper sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
Combine cereals, nuts and pretzels in Crock Pot. Mix melted butter with remaining ingredients and pour over the cereal mixture, tossing to coat. Cook uncovered on high for 2 hours, stirring about every 30 minutes. Turn to low and cook another 2 to 6 hours. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 10 cups.