Beef With Red Wine Sauce

I've been on Spring Break almost all week. Woo-hoo! I've mostly been working around the house and running errands. I've also had time to play around with some new recipes. Here is one I tried tonight from Southern Living. It was pretty good! I tried taking a picture of it, but it didn't photograph very well.

I probably didn't use the most appropriate wine, but it's the one I had on hand and it's the one I like to drink. Yummy....all around!

Potato and Double-Corn Chowder

Yesterday I decided to try a new recipe in the ol' slow cooker. You will find that I love my slow cooker. It was good. Not great, but good. Next time, I think I'll add some shredded chicken. The best thing about the recipe, I love saying "chowder" (in my best Boston accent).

Potato and Double-Corn Chowder (from the Betty Crocker website)

1 bag (16 ounces) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed (4 cups)
1 can (15.25 ounces) Green Giant® whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (14.75 ounces) Green Giant® cream-style corn
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours (or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours) to develop flavors.

(7 Weight Watcher points per serving)