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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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August 13, 2014

{Easy} Slow Cooker Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

These slow cooker Korean beef lettuce wraps are super simple to put together but they taste like you are eating at a restaurant!  Loaded with lots of yummy Asian flavors and topped with colorful toppings these are perfect for dinner on a hot summer night. My husband and I and even our kids … Read More »

August 11, 2014

60 Back to School Lunch Box Ideas

Have you felt that feeling in the air? That feeling of fall coming and therefore summer coming to an end? This past week it has been nice and cool here--in the 80s instead of the high 90s. And when I went to the store the other day all the school supplies were out in huge bins and on sale for really … Read More »

August 7, 2014

3-Envelope Crockpot Roast (without the envelopes)

You may have heard of 3-envelope roast before (or maybe not).  It's simply cooking roast with a packet of ranch, a packet of gravy and a packet of Italian dressing mix.  The roast gets super flavorful and the recipe really couldn't be much easier.  I decided to take this well-known and loved recipe … Read More »

August 6, 2014

20 Recipes to make with Fresh Tomatoes

Well hello summer and all your delicious produce! I love you. One of my very favorite things in the world is a perfectly ripe garden tomato sliced up with a little salt and pepper.  Lately I've been using the pesto hummus spread on whole wheat toast and then topped with fresh garden tomatoes. … Read More »

August 4, 2014

Slow-Cooking Fast! (My NEW cookbook comes out today)

Today's the day, friends!  Today is the day that my 2nd cookbook, Slow-Cooking Fast!, is available.  This book has been 3 years in the making and now it's finally here!  As I thumb through my copy of my cookbook I can't believe that I've done all of this!  It's a collection of … Read More »

August 1, 2014

Creamy Basil Pesto Hummus Zucchini {Fun Friday}

This ultra creamy and healthy zucchini side dish can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes.  It only has 2 main ingredients and both kids and adults will be happy to eat their veggies.  Add in some protein and you could make it a meal!  Happy Fun Friday! You guys!  I … Read More »

July 30, 2014

Chicken Philly Sandwich Casserole (and my recurring dream)

This Chicken Philly Casserole is a spin off of the delicious sandwich.  It's filled with all the ingredients found in the sandwich:  buns, cheese, peppers, onions and well-seasoned chicken.  If you're making something for a church dinner or bringing dinner to someone, this is a good … Read More »

July 27, 2014

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with White Beans and Zucchini Ribbons

This recipe for slow cooker chicken curry is a little bit different because of the addition of white beans and ribbons on zucchini.  The additions stretch the dish and add texture and flavor.  Don't be scared if you're afraid of spiciness.  This dish isn't too spicy it's just full of … Read More »

July 21, 2014

2-Ingredient Coconut Ice Cream with Easy (slow cooker) Hot Fudge Sauce and Toasted Coconut

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Groupâ„¢ and Wet-Nap but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #showusyourmess  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV You guys aren't even going to believe how easy this coconut ice cream is to make. First off, it only … Read More »

July 18, 2014

Green Chile Cheesy Rice Bake {Fun Friday}

Happy Fun Friday! I posted a picture of my Green Chile Cheesy Rice Bake recipe on Instagram and asked if you'd like to see it for Fun Friday.  The answer was an overwhelming yes!  This is a recipe that my husband and I have been making forever.  I haven't shared it because it's just … Read More »

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