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Pineapple Baked Beans and Beef 1 pound ground beef 28 ounces baked beans 8 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Brown beef in a skillet, then drain. Transfer to a 3 1/2- to 4-quart crockpot. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 8 hours or until bubbly. Serves 6.

Caramel Apple Heaven Recipe Yield: 7 servings 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/8-inch wedges 1/2 cup apple juice 24 squares individually wrapped caramels 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon cardamom 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup creamy-style peanut butter 7 slices angel food cake In a crockpot, combine apple juice, caramels, vanilla extract, cardamom and cinnamon. Drop in peanut butter, 1 teaspoon at a time, stirring to combine. Add apple wedges. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour. To serve, pour 1/3 cup mixture over each angel food cake slice.

Chinese Country-Style Ribs Recipe 4 pounds country-style spareribs 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons ketchup Combine soy sauce, marmalade, ketchup and garlic. Brush on both sides of the ribs. Place in a crockpot. Pour remaining sauce over all. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Southwestern Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole 18 eggs 2 small cans green chiles, chopped 1 to 1 1/2 pounds cooked breakfast sausage 2 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced Serves 10 Spray crockpot with Pam. Starting with sausage, layer meat, chiles, onions, peppers, and cheese, repeating the layering process until all ingredients are used and ending with a layer of cheese. Beat eggs, then pour over mixture in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours. Serve with sour cream and/or salsa.