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May 22, 2013

Slow Cooker Cheesy Unstuffed Mexican Shells

A creamy, cheesy Mexican pasta dish that is perfect for a large family.   This is an easy Mexican-style dish that can be catered to your families likes.  For example, I use mild salsa, ground turkey and whole wheat shells.  You can also switch up the beans to pinto, if that's what you have on … Read More »

May 21, 2013

Homemade Taco Seasoning

  There are so many recipes out there that call for a packet of taco seasoning.  What exactly is in that taco seasoning packet?  There are words that I can't pronounce, for sure.  If you want to make your own it is a lot cheaper and you can control exactly what goes into it. To make a … Read More »

May 20, 2013

Recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Italian-Seasoned Potatoes

Thanks for stopping by! Do you love crockpot recipes? Wish you had more good ones that your family would actually eat? Get all my new recipes delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.I usually send out 1-2 new recipes per week. And you can unsubscribe at anytime. This is a free service! Try … Read More »

May 18, 2013

So so happy to have figured this out!

Check out this awesome tip that is so helpful...especially if you have kids :) P.S.  Make sure to join in all the foodie fun on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest! … Read More »

May 17, 2013

Easy Meatless Dinner Recipe for Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Kale and Toasted Breadcrumbs using Kraft Fresh Take

As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®  I made this easy but totally delicious meatless pasta dish using Kraft Fresh Take (Italian Parmesan) for a no fuss weeknight dinner! Have you see the  Kraft Fresh Take meal kits, yet?  It's an easy way to maximize flavor at … Read More »

May 16, 2013

Brownies with Cookie Dough Frosting!

Do I need to say anything about these?  I didn't think so. Go get the recipe by clicking here. Now. P.S.  Make sure to join in all the foodie fun on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest! … Read More »

May 13, 2013

Recipe for Spaghetti Squash with Warm Tomato Salsa and Crumbled Goat Cheese

How about this spaghetti squash with warm tomato salsa for your meatless Monday?? Yummy and so healthy too. Although the recipe doesn't state this, you can make your spaghetti squash in your slow cooker if you want!  I've done it plenty of times.  Here's how I do it: 1.  Using a … Read More »

May 10, 2013

Recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef

A throw-everything-in-the-slow-cooker recipe that takes about 5 minutes to get going. The beef is seasoned with a slightly sweet Asian flare. Pin this recipe for later!   Review: One of my worst jobs is standing over the stove and babysitting _____________ (fill in the blank). … Read More »

May 9, 2013

My Trip to Chicago! It was like a dream…

If you've been following my blog, you know that I have been involved for the past little bit with the Reynolds Real Moms.  Because I was one of the winners (yay!), last week I was able to go back to Chicago to film some more commercials using their wonderful products.  It was quite an … Read More »

May 8, 2013

Recipe for Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Turkey Meatballs

Makes 4 servings Ideal slow cooker size:  6 quart oval 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 egg 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1 carrot, finely grated 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp Ranch dressing seasoning 2-4 Tbsp hot sauce (depending how much heat you like, I used 2 Tbsp) 1.  In a mixing … Read More »

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