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December 30, 2015

Top Ten Recipes from 2015

Happy almost 2016! Before we ring in the new year, let's take a moment and look back at 2015. These recipes were the most popular recipes from 2015. I'm always a little surprised at what makes the list and even at what doesn't make the list. That just goes to show how much I know! What was your … Read More »

December 26, 2015

10 Slow Cooker Dips to Make for New Years Eve

I don't know about you but I love a good dip! What makes it even better is when you can make it in the slow cooker (I like this size for dips). Here are 10 dips that I think would go great at your New Year's Eve celebration. Happy New Year! Bring on 2016 :) 1. One Dish Velveeta Rotel … Read More »

December 22, 2015

Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie Chili

Have you ever had shepherd's pie before? I remember when I was younger and my mom used to make it with the leftover mashed potatoes that we had from our dinner the night before. Shepherd's pie can be a lot of different things but basically it's a casserole with layers of cooked meat, vegetables and … Read More »

December 15, 2015

Creamy Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Oh hi there BEST HOT CHOCOLATE of MY LIFE! Sorry to do the all caps thing but seriously I need to express how much I love this hot chocolate. It is a rich chocolatey dessert in a mug. It is velvety and creamy and almost too easy to make. It has notes of salted caramel but it doesn't overpower the … Read More »

December 14, 2015

Gnocchi Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Toasted Bread Crumbs

Dumpling-like gnocchi enveloped in a homemade creamy pepper jack cheese sauce with bright green and only slightly cooked broccoli and topped with toasted bread crumbs is what I call the ultimate comfort food. And the good thing is that this recipe can be whipped up in less than 30 … Read More »

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 »

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