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Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year

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December 11, 2015

Cheesy Chicken and Pesto Monkey Bread

Want a savory dish to share at a holiday party this year? Oh, and you want it to be easy? You're in luck! This recipe for cheesy pesto monkey bread is both those things. With only 5 ingredients, one of which is pre-made crescent roll dough from Pillsbury®, it couldn't be easier.  Pin it for … Read More »

December 4, 2015

Crockpot Freezer Meals–Step by Step Guide on How to Make 7 Meals in One Hour!

With this simple step-by-step assembly-style guide you'll be able to make 7 crockpot freezer meals in one hour (I did it in 55 minutes!). The recipes that are included in this guide are some of the most popular dinner recipes I have: cheesy broccoli and chicken casserole, taco casserole, beef stew, … Read More »

December 1, 2015

10 More Things You Should Be Buying At Costco

In this past blog post I shared my favorite go-to items that I get at Costco. I know you love that warehouse and its samples just as much as I do! If only the sample ladies could get those out a little quicker, then it would be perfect :) I wanted to share with you 10 more things you should be … Read More »

November 29, 2015

16 Freezable Slow Cooker Dinners (with instructions to make ahead, freeze, and then cook)

I am the biggest fan of crockpot freezer meals. The idea is that you take a chunk of time and put together several meals, freeze them and then when you're ready cook them. This is awesome for those days that you just don't have time to make dinner or, if you're like me, you just don't feel like … Read More »

November 23, 2015

Slow Cooker Turkey Bacon Avocado and Bean Soup

Well here we are with just a few days until Thanksgiving! It's so exciting isn't it? Well I know we're not thinking about leftover turkey just yet. But I wanted to get this soup recipe on your radar so that when you have leftover turkey to use up in a few days you'll be ready! This recipe is … Read More »

November 21, 2015

Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil and Chives

Although this looks like mashed potatoes it's actually not. It's mashed cauliflower. Mashed cauliflower is a great way to feel like you're eating mashed potatoes with a fraction of the calories. This side dish is seasoned with garlic, olive oil and Parmesan cheese to make it perfectly tasty for kids … Read More »

November 18, 2015

Chocolate Raspberry Silk Pie

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Eagle Brand I received product samples as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Want to make something extra special for your holiday dinner? Make this pie. It is my quintessential perfect pie. … Read More »

November 13, 2015

Slow Cooker Peppery Beef Noodles

For a couple of years now I've made Rachael Ray's Tingly Szechuan Pepper Beef Noodles. My husband and I really love this meal and even the kids like it (although it's quite spicy). The original recipe is not made in the slow cooker and it uses ground beef. I decided I wanted to make these spicy … Read More »

November 9, 2015

15 Must Make Thanksgiving Desserts

What do you usually have for Thanksgiving dessert? Pie? Something besides pie? If you're looking Thanksgiving dessert ideas here are some good ones! They make me want to reach inside my screen and take a bite! Pin it for later! Can I tell you how much I love Thanksgiving? It is seriously such a … Read More »

November 5, 2015

Creamy Bacon, Broccoli and Cauliflower Pasta Casserole with Parmesan (slow cooker or oven recipe)

This pasta dish is so easy to make and equally delicious! With a creamy sauce, bright green broccoli and crispy bacon what do you have to lose? Give it a try for dinner this week. Oh and one more thing...you can make this in the slow cooker or in the oven, it's up to you.   Pin it for … Read More »

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