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September 18, 2012

Things I’ve Pinned: The Bread Edition

It's beginning to cool down and soup and bread sounds so good.  All these breads make me want to start baking right now! Make sure to check out all these wonderful recipe ideas and see what else I've pinned here. Sour Cream Biscuits as seen on A Bountiful Kitchen Dinner rolls as seen … Read More »

September 17, 2012

Slow Cooker (crock-pot) Cheesy Potato and Leek Soup

Makes 6-8 servings 4 medium yellow potatoes, cut into small cubes 2 cups sliced leeks (it's about 1 leek...here is a good tutorial on how to clean and slice leeks) 3 tsp chicken bouillon granules (1 1/2 tsp shirley j bouillon) 3 cups water (or you could use 3 cups of chicken broth/stock in … Read More »

September 13, 2012

Slow Cooker Recipe for Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Spinach

Makes 4 servings 2 chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lbs), patted dry and cut into cubes  1/4 cup flour 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup packed fresh spinach (or more if you prefer) 1/4-1/2 cup grated Parmesan (depending how cheesy you like it) 1 cup … Read More »

September 12, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker Vegan Fiesta “Baked” Beans

Makes 4-6 servings 1 cup dried pinto beans (or if you want, you can just use a can of beans) 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice (or you can use fresh) 1 (4 oz) can green chile peppers 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp onion powder Juice of 1 lime, plus more for garnish 1 Tbsp tapioca Salt … Read More »

September 11, 2012

Recipe Highlight from Archives Past: Slow Cooker (Crock-pot) Apple Crisp

Fall is right around the corner.  What better way to celebrate apple season by making a warm delicious apple crisp served with vanilla ice cream? Yum!  Check out this post from way back in 2009 to get the recipe. … Read More »

September 7, 2012

Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Enchilada Soup with Avocado

Makes 6 servings 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomato in juice 1 (14 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14 oz) can corn, drained 2 (10 oz) cans green enchilada sauce 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained of grease 2-3 … Read More »

September 6, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker Peach Blueberry Crisp

Serves 4-5 3 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (if fresh aren't in season, use frozen not canned) 1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries 2 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup quick oats 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon dash of nutmeg 1/4 cup butter 1.  Place … Read More »

September 5, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken and Bacon Explosion

Makes 4 servings 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2  cup salsa 1 tsp Cajun blackened seasoning 1/2 tsp dried dill 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 cup bacon bits, plus more for serving 1 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca (or use 2 Tbsp if your chicken is frozen) 4 oz cream … Read More »

September 3, 2012

Back to School Cookbook Giveaway!

It's the unofficial last day of summer and with that I would like to celebrate.  As much as moms are ready for school to be done in June, I can probably speak for most of us that we are more than ready for school to be back in session in September. Back to a schedule, back to a somewhat … Read More »

August 30, 2012

Slow Cooker Recipe for (fairly mild) Chile Verde (using fresh peppers)

Makes 8 servings 1 1/2 to 2 lbs pork shoulder, boneless and trimmed of excess fat Chicken bouillon granules 1 medium onion, diced 9 Ananheim chiles (also known as long green peppers or chile verde), sliced in half, seeds removed 6 medium tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed or sticky stuff on … Read More »

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