Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Happy happy happy happy happy blogiversary! Yay for 365 Days of Slow Cooking! You've been alive for 4 years, little buddy and you've come a long way! Who knew that so many moms would love your recipes and come to you for inspiration for dinner?! In celebration of the … Read More »
As I told you about here, I am one of the finalists for the Reynolds Real Moms contest. On Monday I flew to Chicago to live my dream of staying in a hotel room all by myself. Ha ha! It was awesome. My only regret was that it was too short of a trip. I arrived to find a … Read More »
Although this recipe sounds weird, it is delicious. Out of all the recipes I've made, I've probably made this one the most. My husband loves it and it makes us both feel healthy. It is a good side dish for dinner or perfect for breakfast. The wheat is chewy, the apples are … Read More »
Makes 6 servings Ideal slow cooker size: 5 quart 1 lb cooked and cubed turkey 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp garlic powder 4 cups chicken broth 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 (7 oz) can sliced jalapenos, drained and chopped (if you don't love … Read More »
Makes 6 servings Ideal slow cooker size: 3-5 quart Pork: 2 to 2 1/2 lbs lean pork country style ribs 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp ground thyme 1 Tbsp kosher salt 1/4 cup water 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup Sprite (or other similar … Read More »
I've been holding some information close to my chest since I found out 2 weeks ago. And I've been about to burst because of it! In November, I heard about a contest called Reynolds Real Moms (you know like Reynolds wrap and slow cooker liners and oven bags) It was all about how I use … Read More »
If you can still find cranberries at your grocery store, make this cake. I love the tart cranberries with the sweet cake. So good. Make it in the oven if you prefer or if you're feeling adventurous, try it in your crock pot! … Read More »
Hey, we're 17 days into 2013 and I'm pretty certain all of us have blown our new year's resolutions. So would it hurt if you made one or all of these delicious party appetizers?? I think not. Make these recipes on the day of the big game ahead of time and then when it's party … Read More »
Makes 6 servings Ideal slow cooker size: 5 quart 1 lb ground turkey 1 medium onion, diced 1 (26 oz) jar/can of your favorite spaghetti sauce 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, with juice 4 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (or ricotta) + 1 Tbsp flour (stir the flour into … Read More »
If you've read my blog lately, you probably have noticed that I have used chicken bouillon a lot in my soup recipes. It's convenient, takes up little room in my pantry and is much cheaper than broth. Many have asked "can you substitute chicken broth for bouillon and vice versa?" What … Read More »