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

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July 2, 2014

How to Make Cornbread in the Slow Cooker

Did you know that you can bake cornbread in the slow cooker?  It's super easy and it's a great way to bake in the summer since the crockpot won't heat up your kitchen like the oven does.  The cornbread comes out super moist too!  This cornbread is perfect for a potluck or a side dish with your … Read More »

June 27, 2014

Recipe for Individual Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle Cups {Fun Friday}

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Cookies2Crunch *This is an updated post from last summer...it needed a little more time in the lime light.* Welcome back to Fun Friday!  I've been loving my decision to write a post each … Read More »

June 25, 2014

CrockPot Garlic Sweet Potato Mash

These savory sweet potatoes will surprise you.  You'll be expecting baby food (at least that's what it looks like) but instead you're going to get a flavorful bite that will leave you saying mmmmmmm!  I know that's what happened when I had my first spoonful and the same happened to my son. … Read More »

June 24, 2014

CrockPot Hoisin Shredded Pork Sliders

(This is an old recipe from 2012 with an updated photo) This recipe for Slow Cooker Hoisin Pork Sliders is an easy and different way to serve shredded pork.  Forget the barbecue sauce try Hoisin sauce instead.  The Asian flavors taste so well paired with a little sweet Hawaiian roll. … Read More »

June 20, 2014

Recipe for Oatmeal Cinnamon Pancake Mix {Fun Friday}

 It's going to be a really fun weekend for me because my son is turning 6!  He's going to have a little party and has requested pokemon cards for his birthday present (eye roll).  I still think of him as a baby but he's going to be 6...he's going to be in first grade.  He's going to be at school all … Read More »

June 18, 2014

15 Deliciously Easy Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes

We all know that you can make soup and roast in the slow cooker but what about dessert?  Have you ever tried to make a cobbler, cake, or crisp in your crockpot?  If not, you are definitely missing out!  These 15 desserts all have my seal of approval.  Besides tasting delicious, … Read More »

June 17, 2014

Recipe for Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Orzo

This recipe for CrockPot Cheesy Ranch Orzo is super easy with only 4 ingredients.  It's ultra cheesy, creamy and almost risotto-like.  Serve as a side dish with dinner or bring a big batch to your next potluck! This orzo kind of reminds me of macaroni and cheese a little bit. … Read More »

June 13, 2014

Best Recipe for Whole Wheat Banana Bread {Fun Friday}

This recipe for whole wheat banana bread is the only banana bread recipe that I use.  I love it, my husband loves it and my kids love it.  It's more bread-like than cake-like and it's perfect when spread with butter, peanut butter or nutella!  We always eat the whole loaf before it … Read More »

June 12, 2014

5 {easy} CrockPot Meal Ideas to Bring to a Friend That Just Had a Baby!

These 5 easy slow cooker meals are so perfect to bring to a friend that just had a baby.  The meals will also work for a new neighbor that just moved in or for a friend that recently had a loss in their family.  Whatever the reason, don't let the excuse "I can't cook" come into your mind! … Read More »

June 10, 2014

Recipes That Didn’t Make the Blog

I'm sad that I don't have a new recipe to share with you today.  It's not because of a lack of trying though!  Sometimes I have some really good recipe ideas in my head but they don't quite turn out in real life.  When I first started my blog I shared every single recipe that I made and let you know … Read More »

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