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Sweet N Sour Beans

Submitted by: Barbara Short 
This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It's easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas 

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Kielbasa and Kidney Beans

Submitted by: Doreen Kelly 
'This hearty meal-in-one is one of my family's favorites,' notes Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania. 'It keeps well in a slow cooker as I'm often asked to bring it to gatherings.' 

Hearty Pork N Beans

Submitted by: Janice Toms 
'This sweet chunky mixture tastes great as a main dish with French bread or corn bread,' reports Janice Toms, Saline, Louisiana. 'It's also a good side dish to serve at a barbecue or potluck.' 

Casserole in the Cooker

Submitted by: Krista Harrison 
For a complete meal-in-one, you'll savor this slow-cooked ham, broccoli and rice dish that has all the goodness of an oven-baked casserole. 'It's perfect for a Sunday afternoon dinner,' informs Krista Harrison of Brazil, Indiana. 

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Submitted by: Dorothy Pritchett 
This hearty combination of tender pork chops and two kinds of beans makes a satisfying supper from the slow cooker in summer or winter,' assures Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas. 

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Submitted by: Jan Biehl 
'My husband raved about this sweet bean dish after tasting it at a party, so I knew I had to get the recipe,' recalls Jan Biehl, Leesburg, Indiana. 'It's perfect for get-togethers because you can mix it up a day early and toss it in the slow cooker a few hours before your guests arrive.' 

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Submitted by: Elaine Schuster 
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Submitted by: Diane Hixon 
Most members of my family would agree that no picnic is complete until these delicious beans have made their appearance. Preparing them in a slow cooker makes them easy to transport to any gathering. 

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Submitted by: Suzette Gessel 
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Submitted by: Nancy Ware 
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