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365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking

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

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November 3, 2014

Slow Cooker Pesto Mushroom Lasagna

This easy slow cooker mushroom pesto lasagna is a one pot meal that is perfect for your meatless Monday.  No need to pre-boil the noodles, everything cooks right inside your slow cooker for an easy, hands-off supper. An easy meatless one-pot lasagna with loads of pesto and mushrooms Have … Read More »

October 31, 2014

Buffalo Parmesan Breadsticks

A fast and easy recipe for homemade breadsticks that are covered in buffalo sauce and melted Parmesan cheese.  Serve them hot and dip in buffalo ranch dressing for a super yummy snack or a side to a bowl of soup. Super fast and easy recipe for buffalo parmesan breadsticks.  They are so … Read More »

October 27, 2014

Slow Cooker Pesto Minestrone Soup

This green minestrone soup is chock full of goodness.  It includes kale, zucchini, orzo, ditalini, lentils, mushrooms and flavorful pesto.  Every single bite of this soup you eat will leave you saying "mmmmmm!"  This is seriously my new favorite soup ever!  Try it, I think you'll … Read More »

October 24, 2014

Easy Nutella and Pumpkin Eclair Dessert

If you're a fan of cream puffs (which I totally am) you're going to love this super easy eclair dessert.  Because it's make in a jelly roll pan it's like one big eclair and it's easy enough that a kid could make it.  I love this dessert and I love that you can mix and match fillings and toppings. … Read More »

October 22, 2014

What Kind of Slow Cooker Do You Use?

I've received the questions "What kind of slow cooker should I buy? What do you use?" many times in my life.  Lots of people want to know what I would recommend.  I've decided to compile all my answers into one spot.  Hopefully it will be helpful to you! I have several slow … Read More »

October 19, 2014

Finding Affordable Airfare for Travel is Half the Battle

This is the second article in a series of posts about travel that my husband, Greg, is writing.  In the first post Greg talked about why cruising is the best vacation.  If you have a question for Greg please email me at [email protected] and he will answer your question in an … Read More »

October 16, 2014

Slow Cooker Creamy Quinoa and Turkey (or Chicken) Soup

A creamy soup that is filled with turkey, quinoa, veggies and topped with bacon crumbles.  It's adult and kid approved in my house.  This soup is perfect for when you have turkey (or chicken) leftovers. Save this recipe on Pinterest! Creamy Quinoa and Turkey (or Chicken) Soup in the … Read More »

October 14, 2014

Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker Giveaway for Crocktober!

Happy Crocktober! I have loved loved loved this month so far.  It has been absolutely BEAUTIFUL here and I am trying to enjoy every single day of it.  When the weather starts to dip into cooler temperatures you'll definitely want to break out your Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker and make … Read More »

October 12, 2014

Why Cruising is the Best Vacation

Cruising is the best vacation! My husband, Greg, loves planning cruises.  We have been going on cruises regularly for the last 5 years.  He has become quite the cruise expert.  When anyone has questions about going on a cruise or finding airfare they always contact him!  I've … Read More »

October 10, 2014

3 Gluten-Free Recipes for Halloween!

Taco Hummus It's getting closer and closer to Halloween! If you're hosting a Halloween party I have some good ideas for you today! When I'm planning a party I always think of the menu first. After all, isn't that the most important part?! With Halloween there is inevitably going to be a ton of … Read More »

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