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

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April 6, 2015

Shredded Beef Enchiladas with Green Enchilada Sauce (slow cooker or oven + video)

Um, these enchiladas rocked my world.  They were so absolutely perfect that I wouldn't change a thing.  They are definitely worth the work, I promise!  I used slow cooker shredded beef but you could easily substitute chicken or pork, if you prefer.   I love cheesy, gooey, meaty enchiladas.  And … Read More »

March 31, 2015

8 {Slow Cooker} Recipes to Make with Your Ham Leftovers

If you serve ham for Easter you'll want to pin and save this post for Monday!  These recipes are great to make with your ham leftovers.  I even included a bonus non-slow cooker (but still super easy) ham recipe. This is an updated post from March 2014 What is your favorite Easter … Read More »

March 30, 2015

Slow Cooker Red Pepper Brown Rice Risotto (no stirring!)

Risotto!  If you're not familiar with it you're not alone.  My husband was working from home while I was cooking this dish and he asked what I was making.  I told him risotto.  He asked what risotto was.  The best way that I found to explain it to him was by telling him it's an ultra creamy rice … Read More »

March 25, 2015

Slow Cooker Italian Orzo Soup with Spinach and Parmesan

 A perfect warm soup for your meatless Monday.  It's chock full of goodness--carrots, spinach, orzo and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is a delicious blend of flavors that will warm you up on a cold day.  I love the bright green spinach for the color and the nutrition.  The carrots, onions, and … Read More »

March 22, 2015

Slow Cooker Greek Turkey Pitas (So Easy a Kid Could Do It + Video)

These slow cooker Greek ground turkey pitas with tzatziki sauce have all the fun flavors of gyros but with ground turkey meat instead of lamb.  Why not mix up taco night and make these Greek "tacos" instead of plain old regular tacos.  This recipe is so easy that anybody--even your kids--can make … Read More »

March 18, 2015

One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Stroganoff

One Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Stroganoff is an easy weeknight meal you can make in just 30 minutes! Hi all! Today I'm sharing a one pot meal that is a twist on a favorite meal of mine when I was growing up--beef stroganoff.  My mom would always make ground beef stroganoff on those nights when she … Read More »

March 18, 2015

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Sandwiches

Hosting a March Madness basketball party? Make it easy on yourself and make these simple and delicious slow cooker cream cheese chicken sandwiches that have only 4 ingredients. Serve the chicken up on some Cobblestone Bread Co. buns and you're set! If you're like my husband and I, you really look … Read More »

March 17, 2015

My family on TV

Last week my husband and 2 children all got to be on a local lifestyle show that we have here called Fresh Living.  We talked about the "so easy" video series that I've started on my blog and made the Mexican Orzo.  My kids were thrilled and loved being on TV.  Here is the … Read More »

March 16, 2015

Slow Cooker White Bean Soup with Ham, Bacon and Cheddar (naturally gluten free)

If you serve ham for Easter dinner, make sure to save some for this soup the next day!  This ham and bean soup is creamy, and chock full of ham, beans, bacon and cheddar. This post is made possible by Hurst's Beans.  A big thank you to Hurst's and a big thank you to my readers for supporting … Read More »

March 13, 2015

5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Your Blender! (with video)

Besides my slow cookers, the appliance in my house that is used the most is my blender!  Here are 5 things you probably didn't know that you could do with your blender.  Am I missing anything? Okay so I'm a little addicted to doing video lately.  If you're sick of it scroll down … Read More »

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