Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Here's where we stand after 3 rounds of the tournament. The last eight recipes standing are: Beef and Barley Soup, Cordon Bleu Soup, Beef Gyros, Cafe Rio Beef, Massaman Curry, Hawaiian Chicken, Turkey Lasagna, and the Salsa Rice … Read More »
Makes 2-3 servings 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed, patted dry and cut into chunks 2 heaping Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground red pepper 1 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp … Read More »
The final results from the 2nd round of the tournament! Ham and Swiss Frittata Recipe: Prep time/ease of ingredients (10 points) Likeliness of making it again (30 points) Overall flavor (50 points) Value $ (10 points) Mexican Rice 10 10 … Read More »
Makes about 6-8 servings 1 large onion, cut into large slices 2 cups chicken stock 2-3 lbs shoulder pork roast (look for the words shoulder, butt, or boston), trimmed of excess fat 1 (15 oz) can diced tomato with jalapenos 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp … Read More »
Massaman Curry Massaman CurrySour Cream Chicken Prep time/ease of ingredients (10 pts) 8 9 Likeliness of making it again (30 pts) 28 15 Overall Flavor (50 pts) 48 35 Value $ (10 pts) 8 9 Final Score: Massaman Curry: 92 Sour Cream Chicken: 68 Review by … Read More »
Makes 6 servings 1 lb red potatoes, cubed 1 lb fully cooked ham, cubed 6-8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup pearl barley (not quick cooking) 2 tsp minced garlic 1 small onion, minced 5 cups water 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried basil 2 tsp beef bouillon granules or 1 tsp Shirley J beef … Read More »
The 2nd round results from the meaty category are in! Here's where we're at: Beef Gyros Recipe: Prep time/ease of ingredients (10 points) Likeliness of making it again (30 points) Overall flavor (50 points) Value $ (10 points) Turkey Breast 10 … Read More »
I need 4 volunteers to participate in the last round of the slow cooker tournament! If you want to make 2 recipes (I'll tell you which one's are available) in the next week, email me (karenbellessapetersen at gmail dot com). First come, first serve :) … Read More »
Makes 6 servings 2-3 cups cooked chicken 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 cups salsa verde, divided 1 cup shredded cheddar, divided 6 tortillas (I use whole wheat) 1. Make a foil collar and place it on … Read More »
In an effort to keep up with the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament here are the second round results from the Soup Bracket. A surprise? Beef and Barley continues to kill it. Who knew that a beef and barley soup would win 2 rounds in a row? Beef and Barley Soup … Read More »