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Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year

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October 8, 2012

Slow Cooker (Meatless and Gluten-Free) Rice Lasagna

Makes 6 servings 1 (26 oz) can or jar of your favorite pasta sauce (try a marinara or even an Alfredo) 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (4 oz) can mushrooms or 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 cups fresh spinach (optional) 1 cup sliced peppers, red or green (optional)  2 cups … Read More »

October 6, 2012

GTU and The Daily Dish

Here is The Daily Dish segment from today.  I got to cook with Rob Schneider.  Fun times!  Finally there was someone on that show that was my same height :) This is the segment from Good Things Utah, making the potato leek soup. … Read More »

October 5, 2012

Win 2 Tickets to the Really Big Cooking Show!

If you're in Utah, you can enter to win 2 tickets to The Really Big Cooking Show featuring Liz Edmunds (Food Nanny), myself, favfamilyrecipes.com bloggers, and Valerie Phillips (Soup's On!). November 3, 2012 Thanksgiving Point 10 am -1 pm Enter to win: Make a comment on this … Read More »

October 4, 2012

Slow Cooker Recipe for Pork Stew with Mushrooms, Barley and Lentils

Makes 6 servings 10 oz leftover cooked pork roast or about 16 oz uncooked pork loin 1/2 cup lentils 1/2 cup pearl barley or 1/2 cup quick cooking barley 4-6 oz sliced mushrooms 2 tsp fresh minced garlic 4 cups water 4 tsp chicken bouillon granules or 2 tsp shirley j chicken bouillon or 4 … Read More »

October 3, 2012

Grocery Deals

So you've probably noticed that I've added a "save recipe" button to all the recipes on my blog.  I've been playing around with ziplist and have loved it!  It is a great way to save recipes and make a grocery list.  But beyond that I just found this feature that is called "grocery … Read More »

October 3, 2012

Slow Cooker Recipe for Easy Spicy Corn, Bean and Rotisserie Chicken Soup

Makes 4-6 servings 1 1/2 - 2 cups rotisserie chicken 3 cups water 3 tsp chicken bouillon granules or 1 1/2 tsp Shirley J chicken bouillon 1 (14 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups frozen corn 1/2 jalapeno (seeds and ribs discarded), minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp chili … Read More »

October 3, 2012

Things I’ve Pinned: The Avocado Edition

Avocados. I love them SO very much.  I cannot get enough.   I eat an avocado and tomato sandwich for lunch most days of the week.  I slather the ripe avocados on my whole wheat bread and enjoy every single bite.  So naturally when I see a delicious looking recipe that has … Read More »

September 28, 2012

EASY Slow Cooker (crock-pot) Thai Chicken with Peanut-Curry Sauce

Makes 4-6 servings 1 cup water or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup peanut butter (chunky or creamy) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp Thai curry paste 1 tsp grated ginger 2 Tbsp quick cooking tapioca 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or bone-in thighs (de-skinned and trimmed) 1 Tbsp fresh … Read More »

September 26, 2012

Thai Chicken Thighs in the Pressure Cooker and Cookbook Giveaway!

Pressure Cooking Today--Thai Chicken Thighs Barbara from Barbara Bakes recently started a new blog all about pressure cooking.    Many slow cooker recipes can easily be adapted to the pressure cooker and can be ready in a fraction of the time.  For example, my Thai chicken thighs … Read More »

September 26, 2012

Slow Cooker Recipe for Southwestern Chicken or Turkey Meatballs

Serves 4 For the meatballs: 1 lb ground turkey or ground chicken 1 large egg white 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup minced onion 1/2 medium fresh jalapeno, seeds and ribs discarded, minced 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/8 tsp salt 2 tsp … Read More »

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