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November 16, 2012

Turkey in the Slow Cooker (recipe highlight from archives past)

Well, Thanksgiving is a week away and I haven't done one Thanksgiving related food post yet. To tell you the truth I don't really think about Thanksgiving all that much until the day of...since I am lucky enough to go to my Grandma's house and enjoy her cooking!!  Sometimes I bring a pie but … Read More »

November 15, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker (crockpot) Greek Lemon and Rice Soup

Makes 4-6 servings Ideal slow cooker size:  3-4 quart 5 cups water + 2 1/2 tsp shirley j chicken bouillon or 5 tsp chicken bouillon granules OR 5 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup long-grain brown rice or 3/4 cup pearl barley 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup fresh lemon … Read More »

November 14, 2012

Mission Impossible: Mac and Cheese in the Slow Cooker

I've seen many many macaroni and cheese recipes for the slow cooker.  I've tried a few.  Every time I try, I regret it.  Because IT DOESN'T WORK!  And I waste good cheese.  Wah! This recipe was no exception.  I thought because you cook the macaroni beforehand that … Read More »

November 13, 2012

Things I’ve Pinned: The Bark Edition

Lots of snow this weekend = a lot of time on pinterest! Join the fun on pinterest, follow me here. I love bark.  Not the kind on trees.  The kind you eat.  These all look amazing! Butterfinger Bark from Cookies and  Cups Grasshopper Mint Chocolate Bark from … Read More »

November 13, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker (CrockPot) Black Beans with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

Makes 6 servings Ideal Slow Cooker Size:  3-4 quart For black beans: 2 cups dried black beans 4 cups water 4 tsp chicken bouillon granules or 2 tsp Shirley J chicken bouillon 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or more, if you prefer) about … Read More »

November 11, 2012

Free Christmas Breakfast Ideas Cookbook

Here is a free E-cookbook with Christmas breakfast ideas!!   This features my waffle strata and ham and swiss frittata, plus other great ideas from popular bloggers. Enjoy :) … Read More »

November 10, 2012

Fresh Living Segment: Pina Colada Cake

Here is the segment from Wednesday when I was on Fresh Living! … Read More »

November 9, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker (crockpot) Creamy Bean, Barley and Chicken Stew

Makes 6 servings Ideal slow cooker size:  5 quart 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (16 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (16 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 (13.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat 1 tsp onion … Read More »

November 7, 2012

Slow Cooker (crock-pot) Pina Colada Lava Cake

Makes about 6 servings Ideal slow cooker size:  3-4 quart 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 (14 oz) can cream of coconut (can be found in the aisle next to the alcohol), divided 1 (16 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained of juice (reserve the juice) 2 Tbsp canola or … Read More »

November 6, 2012

Thanksgiving Recipes from Bloggers

The Best Thanksgiving Recipes from the Best Bloggers Kindle e-cookbook is now available!  It is only $1.99 and get this ALL profits will be donated to Feeding America! So go to amazon and order yours now.  It even features a slow cooker turkey recipe from my blog! … Read More »

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