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

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April 12, 2016

Slow Cooker Ham, Lentil and Barley Soup

Super easy crockpot recipe for ham and lentil soup...throw everything in the crockpot and walk away

Last week I was able to go a trip back east and it was sooooo cold! (Follow me on instagram @365dayscrockpot to see all my adventures) It was definitely still soup weather there even though it's April. So if it's still cold where you are this recipe is for you! This soup is chock full of ham and … Read More »

April 12, 2016

Avocado, Egg and Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread

Avocado Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

It's National Grilled Cheese Day so I think you should start your day off right with a perfect breakfast...avocado, scrambled egg grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread. It's healthy, protein packed and will keep you full until lunch. Pin it for later! First off I just want to say how … Read More »

April 3, 2016

5 Crockpot Recipes for Dummies

5 crockpot recipes for dinner this week. So easy anyone can do it.

You've all seen those bright yellow and black books before...you know? The dummy series. The topics range from computers to cooking to gardening to getting a pet. Pin this article for later! Well I'm not calling you a dummy but sometimes you just want to make dinner without having to think. Here … Read More »

April 1, 2016

Gluten Free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Gluten Free Homemade Oreo Sandwich Cookies Recipe

If you have someone in your life that eats gluten free, you'll want to save this recipe for chocolate sandwich cookies for later. It's super easy to whip up for your spring gatherings and is a fun and festive way to celebrate. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. … Read More »

March 26, 2016

Coconut Cream Eclair Dessert with Chocolate Ganache

coconut cream eclair dessert with chocolate ganache and toasted coconut

If you're a fan of eclairs and cream puffs and coconut cream pie and chocolate you're going to love this dessert so much. And even though it says eclair in the title and that scares you because you think it's going to be super hard and time consuming--guess what? It's not! It's not hard at all. … Read More »

March 20, 2016

15-Bean, Corn and Avocado Salsa

15-Bean, Corn and Avocado Salsa Recipe

This recipe is made possible by Hurst's Beans. Thanks so much for supporting my blog and its sponsors.  We have something that we make called Texas Caviar. It's basically a salsa with beans, corn and a bunch of other ingredients...and it's delicious. If you've had it, you know what I'm talking … Read More »

March 18, 2016

Slow Cooker Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie from Scratch

My kids have been telling me how great the chicken pot pie at school lunch is. They were so devastated when a couple of weeks ago the oven at the school broke down and they missed out on chicken pot pie day. I decided to make them chicken pot pie for dinner and see how it compared to the school … Read More »

March 8, 2016

5 Slow Cooker Chicken Freezer Meals in Minutes (free step by step instructions)

I love cooking in my slow cooker. It can make life a lot less hectic. One of my favorite things about the slow cooker is that dinner is prepared early in the day and it frees up my mind.  I don’t have to think, “What are we going to have for dinner tonight” all day … Read More »

March 6, 2016

Chocolate Covered Mint Oreo Pops and 25 More Oreo Recipes for National Oreo Day

Happy National Oreo Day! Yes, it's a thing. And if you love Thin Mints and Oreos you need to try these oreo pops. Basically it's mint oreos on a stick dipped in chocolate and dipped in sprinkles. Pretty tasty and fun for kids too.   Pin it for later! These are a perfect treat for St. … Read More »

March 4, 2016

Easy Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Easy Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce--Don't buy cans or jars spaghetti sauce at the grocery store...make it at home! Make it at home in your slow cooker. It's super easy and tastes amazing after simmering all day long. Make a huge batch and freeze the leftovers for an easy dinner another night. Pin it … Read More »

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