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September 17, 2012

Slow Cooker (crock-pot) Cheesy Potato and Leek Soup

Makes 6-8 servings 4 medium yellow potatoes, cut into small cubes 2 cups sliced leeks (it's about 1 leek...here is a good tutorial on how to clean and slice leeks) 3 tsp chicken bouillon granules (1 1/2 tsp shirley j bouillon) 3 cups water (or you could use 3 cups of chicken broth/stock in … Read More »

September 13, 2012

Slow Cooker Recipe for Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Spinach

Makes 4 servings 2 chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lbs), patted dry and cut into cubes  1/4 cup flour 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup packed fresh spinach (or more if you prefer) 1/4-1/2 cup grated Parmesan (depending how cheesy you like it) 1 cup … Read More »

September 12, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker Vegan Fiesta “Baked” Beans

Makes 4-6 servings 1 cup dried pinto beans (or if you want, you can just use a can of beans) 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice (or you can use fresh) 1 (4 oz) can green chile peppers 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp onion powder Juice of 1 lime, plus more for garnish 1 Tbsp tapioca Salt … Read More »

September 11, 2012

Recipe Highlight from Archives Past: Slow Cooker (Crock-pot) Apple Crisp

Fall is right around the corner.  What better way to celebrate apple season by making a warm delicious apple crisp served with vanilla ice cream? Yum!  Check out this post from way back in 2009 to get the recipe. … Read More »

September 7, 2012

Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Enchilada Soup with Avocado

Makes 6 servings 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomato in juice 1 (14 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14 oz) can corn, drained 2 (10 oz) cans green enchilada sauce 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained of grease 2-3 … Read More »

September 6, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker Peach Blueberry Crisp

Serves 4-5 3 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (if fresh aren't in season, use frozen not canned) 1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries 2 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup quick oats 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon dash of nutmeg 1/4 cup butter 1.  Place … Read More »

September 5, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken and Bacon Explosion

Makes 4 servings 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2  cup salsa 1 tsp Cajun blackened seasoning 1/2 tsp dried dill 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 cup bacon bits, plus more for serving 1 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca (or use 2 Tbsp if your chicken is frozen) 4 oz cream … Read More »

September 3, 2012

Back to School Cookbook Giveaway!

It's the unofficial last day of summer and with that I would like to celebrate.  As much as moms are ready for school to be done in June, I can probably speak for most of us that we are more than ready for school to be back in session in September. Back to a schedule, back to a somewhat … Read More »

August 30, 2012

Slow Cooker Recipe for (fairly mild) Chile Verde (using fresh peppers)

Makes 8 servings 1 1/2 to 2 lbs pork shoulder, boneless and trimmed of excess fat Chicken bouillon granules 1 medium onion, diced 9 Ananheim chiles (also known as long green peppers or chile verde), sliced in half, seeds removed 6 medium tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed or sticky stuff on … Read More »

August 30, 2012

The Daily Dish

Here is the link to the video from the Daily Dish today.  Spinach-mushroom frittata! … Read More »

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