Crock Pot Ham and Beans

1 lb dried great northern beans, other beans, or mixed beans, as desired
3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 large sweet onion, chopped coarsely
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 lb smoked ham or 1 lb ham hock
6 c water or broth

Sort beans and soak in enough water to cover overnight.
Rinse and drain the beans before placing them in the crock pot.
Add all ingredients to the crock pot, cover, and cook on low for about 8 hours or until beans are tender and creamy.
Skim excess fat, if necessary, before serving.

recipe from food.com.

Crockpot Cashew Chicken

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 C all purpose flour
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 C chicken broth
1/2 C soy sauce
4 tbsp rice wine vinegar
4 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 C cashews
red pepper flakes
1-2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
2 C rice (jasmine rice is recommended, but any kind will do.)

Combine flour and black pepper in a large zip-lock bag. Add chicken and shake to coat.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear/brown for about 2 minutes per side. Place chicken in crock pot.

In medium bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, garlic, and ginger; pour over chicken.

Cook on low for about 2.5 - 3 hours. Mix in cashews. Serve over rice. (Jasmine rice is recommended, but any kind will do.) top with green onions and red pepper flakes.

Recipe from: http://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/