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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 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 »

November 3, 2015

Do you use chicken broth in your soup or chicken bouillon/base?

This post is a review of Orrington Farms Broth Base and Seasoning. I have been compensated for my time. If you've read most of my soup recipes you know that I call for a lot of chicken broth and then I usually say you can substitute with water and chicken bouillon/base. I do this because: A. I … Read More »

November 2, 2015

Self Sharpening Calphalon Knives

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Calphalon. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” I have a confession to make. I'm a food blogger and I don't have knife skills. I don't know the proper way to chop an onion, … Read More »

October 30, 2015

Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is what you need to make for dinner or lunch this week. It's fantastically light and lemon-y, it's brothy and warms your belly. As a bonus, it's super fast and easy to make.  Pin it for later! I came across this Greek lemon soup recipe from a Spicy … Read More »

October 28, 2015

Slow Cooker Chipotle White Bean Chicken Chowder

Slow Cooker Chipotle White Bean Chicken Chowder: This hearty south-of-the-border chowder features a semi-spicy broth with bites of tender, shredded chicken, white beans and sweet corn.   Pin it for later! This post is sponsored by my friends at Hurst's Beans. I love working with this great, … Read More »

October 26, 2015

Slow Cooker French Onion Beef Stroganoff (can be a freezer meal)

Slow Cooker French Onion Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff--a delicious mash-up of two of your favorite dishes, French onion soup and beef stroganoff. If you love a good bowl of French onion soup and a creamy and beefy stroganoff, you'll love this recipe!    Pin it for later! This recipe is … Read More »

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