I love this dish for a couple of reasons. It’s very easy to make. Just grab a few ingredients from your pantry and freezer, toss them in the crockpot in the morning and by dinner time you have a delicious and healthy meal ready to go. Just boil some pasta or rice and dinner is […]
Continue readingOne of my favorite fall flavors is pumpkin. I love indulging in a Pumpkin Spice Latte every once in a while and of course there’s pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie… I even came across some pumpkin flavored beer the other day. A family favorite though is pumpkin bread. Since Tracy has challenged me (and a whole […]
Continue readingIf you had to guess, how much extra money do you spend on take out or convenience meals picked up at the grocery store last minute because your day just got away from you? With fall here, after-school activities seem to pick up and I quite often find myself home just before dinner with no […]
Continue readingIs there anything better than a nice warm bowl of oatmeal on a cool fall day? Actually, there is. It’s waking up to the smell of said oatmeal cooking when you wake up. My absolute favorite kind is apple cinnamon. It’s what my husband cooks me when we’re camping and I’ve adapted it for the […]
Continue readingThere are all sorts of yummy meals that can be cooked in a crockpot. In fact, many of your own family’s favorites may easily be converted into slow cooker meals. I’ve made anything from spaghetti and lasagna to “baked” chicken in there. One of the problems when you start to experiment with your own recipes […]
Continue readingI love spaghetti squash. It’s healthy, filling and a great pasta substitute. The only problem with it is cooking it. It cooks faster when you cut it in half, but it’s pretty hard to do. After trying to do it myself and almost losing a finger, I now have my husband do the cutting if […]
Continue readingIt always surprises me when friends tell me that they own a crockpot, but never use it. It sits in the back of a kitchen cabinet collecting dust. Not so with my own crockpot collection… yes, you heard right, I have more than one. I have them in different sizes for different meals or dishes […]
Continue readingHave you seen the crockpot liners on sale? It’s tempting to grab a bag, isn’t it? One of the worst things about crockpot cooking can be the cleanup afterwards, especially when you end up with a caked on, burnt-in mess. Instead of spending money on liners, use the following tips: Pretreat Your Slow Cooker Before […]
Continue readingThis recipe can be used as a side dish or a main meal, depending on how much ground beef you add. This recipe has been in use in my husbands family for many years and is a staple in our home. In a large skillet, brown 1 to 2 pounds of ground beef. Add a […]
Continue readingI love steel cut oats, you can buy them in bulk bins at health stores and make super cheap breakfasts with them. However, I do not have 40 minutes to cook them in the morning! I set up my crock pot, and put a smaller dish inside (its my husband’s grandmother’s white Pyrex, very sturdy!) […]
Continue readingIngredients: Kluski Noodles-cook per pkg directions, drain (to keep from sticking, I spray cooking spray in boiling water) 2 jars pizza sauce or one jar spaghetti sauce 4 cups Mozzarella Cheese Any pizza topping that you like on a normal pizza (if using sausage or hamburger..make sure to brown and drain before putting in crockpot) […]
Continue readingI put together a crockpot meal plan for you. Each day of the week you’ll be making a different crockpot main dish. Just add a side if needed and dinner is done. This is perfect for those busy weeks (like the first week back in school for example). Enjoy! Crockpot Cooking Meal Plan (pdf) Warmly, […]
Continue readingI used to have a recipe for crockpot enchiladas but lost it in a fire. Does anyone have one? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingI used to have this recipe but lost it in a house-fire. It really tastes like enchiladas. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue reading3 to 4 pounds corned beef with seasoning pack 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 (12 oz) can beer 4 to 6 small gold potatoes, scrubbed and left whole 3 carrots, coarse cut 1 medium onion, quartered 2 ribs celery, coarse cut 1 can chicken broth (more or less) […]
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