Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Last year we had a great time cooking up 64 different slow cooker recipes and comparing them. This year I'm excited to present the 2012 Slow Cooker March Madness Tournament! I've tried to group the recipes in somewhat of an orderly fashion. Look over the brackets below and fill … Read More »
Makes 6 servings 1 Flavorseal Fireside Chili Slow Cooker Liner (this product is no longer available) 1 lb of roast (chunk or cross rib work best) 1/2 lb cooked ground beef 1 1/3 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 2 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 2 cups … Read More »
Every slow cooker seems to have a hot spot in it. It is usually on the side opposite of the controls, or somewhere on the back part. From now on notice where food sticks on and gets crusty. Then use a foil collar to prevent burning and sticking. I like to use foil collars … Read More »
Happy Monday everyone! Thanks for all who have entered to win my cookbook. If you haven't entered yet, you can do so here. For today's recipe, check out this delicious 5 star vegetable lasagna that I made in the slow cooker! I am guest posting today on Jaymee's beautiful blog, E … Read More »
I'm going to give one lucky person a copy of my brand-spanking-new cookbook!!! This retails for $25.99 and will be a go-to source for dinner ideas. It is full color and is hard back with a spiral binding. This will be the only slow cooker cookbook you'll ever need. I promise … Read More »
Click here to see me demonstrating Creamy Coconut Chicken and Sauce on Good Things Utah...fun times! Click here to see me demonstrating a variation of the Overnight No Stick Steel-Cut Oats on The Daily Dish. … Read More »
Makes 4 servings 3 small onions, sliced into thin rings 4 Tbsp canola oil Pinch of salt, pepper, and sugar 2 (13.75 oz) cans beef consomme 1/2 cup water Pinch of dried thyme, optional 4 slices of Swiss cheese 4 slices of crusty bread (French bread or a baguette works well) 1/4 cup freshly … Read More »
Small red potatoes Water 1. Place clean potatoes in a 1-2 quart oven safe dish that fits inside your slow cooker. Place dish in bottom of 6-quart slow cooker. 2. Pour water into the bottom of slow cooker. It should be about 1 inch of water. 3. Cover slow cooker … Read More »
Apparently World Nutella Day was a couple of weeks back. How did I NOT know about this? That is a shame. I love Nutella. It is quite possibly the world's most perfect food. Anyhow, I've scoured food blogs and pinned these beautiful recipes using Nutella. Which one … Read More »
Serves 4-6 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced peeled tomatoes in juice 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp flour 3 tsp sugar 2 cups frozen or fresh ravioli (optional) 3/4 cup warmed milk (I used 1% but if you wanted to use skim that would work. If you're … Read More »