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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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July 13, 2015

Barbecue Ranch Chicken Nachos (slow cooker)

Bring out a big plate of these BBQ Ranch Chicken Nachos and they'll disappear in no time. The chicken is slow cooked with barbecue sauce and ranch dressing and then shredded for the ultimate tender and flavorful dinner. You can serve the chicken over salad or on pizza too. Slow Cooker … Read More »

July 10, 2015

4 Salad Dressings/Dips That You Need to Add to Your Grocery List

There are a few things I need to tell you about. There was a period of time when I was in depression because I couldn't find a good salad dressing.  Those days are over!  These are products that I have been using that you need to know about. They will change your life. Okay maybe that was … Read More »

July 8, 2015

Slow Cooker Garlic Lime Chicken

This Garlic Lime Chicken recipe is one of our family favorites.  It's super simple to get going and it's loaded with flavor.  Most of the time we serve the chicken and sauce over rice but if you want you can serve with some Asian noodles or just some steamed broccoli. Recipe … Read More »

June 29, 2015

My Favorite Slow Cooker

One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, "What kind of slow cooker do you use?" and "What kind of slow cooker should I buy?" Well, I have tried several slow cookers and they all have their unique features but I'm currently crushing on a KitchenAid slow cooker. Watch the video to find … Read More »

June 26, 2015

Which Type of M&Ms are Best?

There's a question that's been burning in my soul for a long time. If I had all of the different types of M&Ms in front of me, which type would I reach for first? What type of M&Ms are the best? Would it be the creamy peanut butter or the slightly salty pretzel or the triple-the-chocolate … Read More »

June 24, 2015

Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes

Switch up normal sloppy joes for chicken sloppy joes. They couldn't be easier to make with the help of your slow cooker and this recipe can stretch to feed a crowd on a budget. Pin this recipe for later!   Sloppy Joe, slop sloppy joe, sloppy joe, slop sloppy joe, MEATLOAF … Read More »

June 22, 2015

101 Slow Cooker Summer Suppers–Enough summer crockpot recipes to get you through the entire summer!

I cannot believe that summer is here!  I'm kind of freaking out a little bit.  My kids have been on year round school so they only get about 6 weeks of summer break but it's still 6 weeks of unplanned time.  6 weeks of pool, 6 weeks of "I'm bored, mom," 6 weeks of popsicles (for the … Read More »

June 15, 2015

Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa (+video)

Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa and Black Beans is a super simple side dish to go with your favorite grilled meats this summer or eat it as the main dish! This recipe is so easy even a kid can make it!  My daughter, Reagan, and her friend Samantha put this recipe into the crockpot for me. Do you like … Read More »

June 8, 2015

20 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals in Less Than 3 Hours!

Get dinner "done" for the month all in one day.   20 crockpot freezer meals (enough for every weekday of an entire month) all made in 2 1/2 hours!! These meals will simplify your life and help you get dinner on the table no matter how busy you are.       Hi, I'm Karen and I am the … Read More »

June 8, 2015

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

A seriously addictive, 3-ingredient buffalo chicken dip made in the crockpot.  Pin it for later! Okay, if you like the feeling of being totally out of control then this recipe is for you...because you won't be able to stop eating this slow cooker buffalo chicken. It is totally addictive. I am … Read More »

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