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November 26, 2014

Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Crisp (with a secret ingredient)

Tart, sweet, hot and crispy.  This slow cooker apple crisp with festive, fresh red cranberries is a perfect dessert served with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream.  It has a secret ingredient that makes the crumb topping extra special! Ever since I made these muffins with a crumb … Read More »

November 24, 2014

8 Slow Cooker Recipes that Use Leftover Turkey

It is the week of Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday!) and while you're probably worrying about other things right now besides leftover turkey, you'll want to save this page for the day after Thanksgiving when you have loads of leftover turkey to use up.  And since you will have spent so much … Read More »

November 20, 2014

Slow Cooker Holiday Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Parmesan, Ricotta and Thyme

Slow Cooker Holiday Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Parmesan, Ricotta and Thyme--If you're in charge of making the mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving/Christmas you'll want to save this recipe! For ultimate ease and as a stove-top space saver these potatoes are made in the slow cooker.  They're totally … Read More »

November 12, 2014

Spiced Chocolate Truffles Rolled in Crushed M&M®s

A spiced dark chocolate truffle rolled in crushed milk chocolate M&M®s makes a perfect holiday treat (or if you're like me a Tuesday afternoon treat). This post is made possible by American Heritage Historic Chocolate (a division of the Mars company). Thanks for supporting my blog … Read More »

November 11, 2014

Slow Cooker Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Soup

Make this slow cooker creamy wild rice and chicken (or turkey) soup on any day of the week.  It's a crowd pleaser for sure and totally easy to put together.  The best part about it is hearing the slurping at the dinner table and the empty bowls of your family members.  Everyone loves this … Read More »

November 10, 2014

Slow Cooker Chicken, White Bean and Pinto Bean Soup

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 this blog and it's sponsors. This hearty soup is filled with chicken chunks, white beans, pinto beans, sour cream, Parmesan cheese and flavorful seasonings.  Ever … Read More »

November 6, 2014

Slow Cooker Avocado Quinoa Casserole (plus a giveaway)

This is a post about how much I love avocados + a giveaway + an awesome recipe which has been sponsored by Hass Avocados. All opinions are my own. Thanks so much for supporting my blog and its sponsors. Can I just tell you how much I love avocados?  They are one of my favorite foods … Read More »

November 3, 2014

Slow Cooker Pesto Mushroom Lasagna

This easy slow cooker mushroom pesto lasagna is a one pot meal that is perfect for your meatless Monday.  No need to pre-boil the noodles, everything cooks right inside your slow cooker for an easy, hands-off supper. An easy meatless one-pot lasagna with loads of pesto and mushrooms Have … Read More »

October 31, 2014

Buffalo Parmesan Breadsticks

A fast and easy recipe for homemade breadsticks that are covered in buffalo sauce and melted Parmesan cheese.  Serve them hot and dip in buffalo ranch dressing for a super yummy snack or a side to a bowl of soup. Super fast and easy recipe for buffalo parmesan breadsticks.  They are so … Read More »

October 27, 2014

Slow Cooker Pesto Minestrone Soup

This green minestrone soup is chock full of goodness.  It includes kale, zucchini, orzo, ditalini, lentils, mushrooms and flavorful pesto.  Every single bite of this soup you eat will leave you saying "mmmmmm!"  This is seriously my new favorite soup ever!  Try it, I think you'll … Read More »

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