Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Makes 8-10 servings Ideal slow cooker size: 6 quarts 3 lbs red potatoes, quartered (with skins on) 1 1/2 cups water 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2 bay leaves 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup (plus more, if needed) half and half (or heavy cream or milk) Salt and pepper to taste 1. … Read More »
Hey, do you need to bring a pie to Thanksgiving dinner this year? Do you like being everyone's hero? Are you a fan of Reese's products? If you answered yes to any of those questions you seriously should make this pie (no it's not made in the crockpot). It is my favorite thing ever. Images … Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Here is the segment from Wednesday when I was on Fresh Living! … Read More »
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 »