Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Makes about 9 cups shredded chicken Ideal slow cooker size: 6-8 quart 4-5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs and breasts (about half and half of each cut of meat) 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp … Read More »
With all the heavy eating I did last week I definitely need to lighten things up this week ("before I spiral into obesity" --an actual quote from my husband). Here are some great ideas that I've pinned...make sure to follow me on pinterest to see all my great finds. The best … Read More »
Slow Cooker Herbed Whole Chicken-- If you love getting those whole rotisserie chickens at your grocery store, you’ll love this recipe for slow cooker whole seasoned chicken. The chicken is cooked in  your slow cooker and then stuck under the broiler to crisp up the skin. Slice the chicken up to eat … Read More »
Guess what Christmas is coming! I know you have people on your list that would benefit from this book. Your mom, grandma, daughter, cousin, daughter-in-law, aunt, mother-in-law etc etc. It is the perfect price (right around $20) and if you want you could give that special person a … Read More »
If you've wanted to try THRIVE Food from Shelf Reliance, now is the time. The Black Friday Sale is the biggest sale of the year! All THRIVE foods will be on sale, up to 50% off, and there will be fantastic deals on Food Rotation Systems and emergency supplies as well, so you can … Read More »
Makes 4-6 servings Ideal slow cooker size: 3-4 quart 1 Tbsp dried onion 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 bay leaves 1 (4 oz) can mushrooms (or 4 oz sliced fresh mushrooms) 2 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca 1 1/2 lbs … Read More »
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 »