Want something for dinner tonight that is delicious, healthy and only takes 5 minutes to make? Â Look no further--this slow cooker turkey and mushrooms dish fits the bill. Â (This is an updated post from February 2015. Â Skyler decided to get in on the fun and make dinner. Watch how this recipe is so easy that a 6 year old can literally make dinner. And make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel!) This recipe was one of those happy accidents … [Read more...]
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Why do M&Ms from the big bags taste so much better than the M&Ms from the small bags? (+video)
My friend Rachel and I have a theory. We truly believe that there is a significant difference in the taste and quality of M&Ms that are from the small individual serving bags (and fun size bags) versus the M&Ms in the large shareable bags. We believe that the large bags of M&Ms taste better. We've talked about it several times (we have a great relationship where we can talk about the truly important things in life) and I didn't … [Read more...]
My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies (+video)
I am very passionate about cookies. Â If you follow me on instagram you already know that. Â As seen here, here, here, here, oh and here and one more here. Â If I could only have one dessert for the rest of my life it would be homemade cookies. Â I love them. Â I think about them. Â I plan them. Â I eat them. Â I talk about them. I have strong opinions about them. Â I run so I can eat more of them. I love cookies. Perfect Chocolate Chip … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Creamy Green Salsa Chicken (So Easy a Kid Can Do It + Video)
With only 3 ingredients, this slow cooker tomatillo salsa creamy chicken recipe is so super simple that anybody can make it! The saucy chicken is great served over rice, noodles or potatoes. This recipe is so easy even a kid can do it! My son Skyler and I had fun making this video. Make sure to watch the outtakes at the end. I know I'm biased but I think he is such a funny, cute kid! Our whole family loved … [Read more...]
Shredded Beef Enchiladas with Green Enchilada Sauce (slow cooker or oven + video)
Um, these enchiladas rocked my world. Â They were so absolutely perfect that I wouldn't change a thing. Â They are definitely worth the work, I promise! Â I used slow cooker shredded beef but you could easily substitute chicken or pork, if you prefer. Â I love cheesy, gooey, meaty enchiladas. Â And I must say that the most important part of the enchilada is a really good enchilada sauce. Â I love the taste of tomatillos so much...they are tart, … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Greek Turkey Pitas (So Easy a Kid Could Do It + Video)
These slow cooker Greek ground turkey pitas with tzatziki sauce have all the fun flavors of gyros but with ground turkey meat instead of lamb.  Why not mix up taco night and make these Greek "tacos" instead of plain old regular tacos.  This recipe is so easy that anybody--even your kids--can make it! This post has been sponsored by Reynolds® and their fabulous Slow Cooker Liners of which I use all time time (and you should too:)! With March … [Read more...]
5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Your Blender! (with video)
Besides my slow cookers, the appliance in my house that is used the most is my blender! Here are 5 things you probably didn't know that you could do with your blender. Am I missing anything? Okay so I'm a little addicted to doing video lately. If you're sick of it scroll down and you can see all of the tips in writing. But if you can't get enough of me and my kitchen (ha) view this video that demonstrates all 5 ways … [Read more...]
So Easy a Kid Can Do It! Slow Cooker Mint Chocolate Fudge Sauce (with recipe and video)
I love the combination of mint and chocolate together. Â Andes mints, Junior Mints, Mint M&Ms, mint chocolate chip ice cream, thin mint girl scout cookies!! Â All are awesome to me. Â This is a super duper simple recipe and tastes great over vanilla ice cream or if you wanted to get real crazy you could serve it over mint chocolate chip ice cream. My daughter and her friend had so much fun filming this short video to show you how easy … [Read more...]
So Easy a Husband Can Do It: Slow Cooker Tarragon-Mustard Chicken (with video)
Okay, so now the whole entire family wants to get involved with cooking! (If you haven't seen my first two videos of "recipes so easy a kid can make it" look here and here). Hey, I'm good with that! Â I'm all for other people in my house cooking. Â This time, Greg, my lovely husband decided to cook some tarragon mustard chicken in the slow cooker. Â It is a super easy recipe that takes less than 5 minutes to get going. Â We all devoured this … [Read more...]
So Easy a Kid Can Do It: Slow Cooker Mexican Orzo and Black Beans (video)
Hi All! I'm so excited to introduce a new video series that will appear on my blog... Recipes that are SO easy a kid could make it! My 9-year-old daughter, Reagan, is super pumped to star in the very first video! I think she's got some talent :) Keep in mind I didn't coach her really at all on what to say...we pretty much did this video in one take after school one day. You can make this particular recipe with quinoa or with … [Read more...]