Winter Squash Soup

2-2 1/2 pounds of winter squash. (I used the pre-cooked  packages in the frozen veggie section, which eliminates the prep and steaming)
4 teaspoons of olive oil
1 slice canadian bacon, chopped up ( I used three)
1 onion, chopped
3 cups low sodium broth
4 teaspoons fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried.

If using fresh squash, peel, cube and then steam for 15 minutes
Heat oil over medium, saute onion and bacon until onion is light golden, approx. 5 minutes.
Add squash and broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15. Use food processor or hand blender to puree, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with sage sprinkled on top (optional).

Pork Cacciatore

2 cups crushed tomatoes
1- 12 ounce pkg of mushrooms
1/4 dry white wine ( I omitted this and thought it turned out fine)
2 garlic cloves
2 Tablespoons of flour
 1. teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 red pepper flakes
1 pound pork tenderloin (cut into one inch cubes)

Combine tomatoes garlic, mushrooms, and whine in slow cooker.  Mix flour, oregano, salt and red pepper flakes in a bowl. coat pork cubes in mixture, then add to slow cooker.

4-6 hours on high
8-12 on low

you may want to cook up some rice or quinoa. I've tried both and bother are delicious and add a little heartiness.