Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Makes 4 servings 1 (14 oz) can black beans, undrained 1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes or diced tomatoes 1 cup water 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules or 1/4 tsp Shirley J chicken bouillon 2 Tbsp taco seasoning About 1/2 lb leftover fully cooked turkey 1 cup Picante sauce (I used … Read More »
Let's take a look at the first 2 sets of soup match-ups and see who was able to pull through with a win. The first game was between 2 beef and barley soups. There was only room for one beef and barley soup to advance in the tournament and I was anxious to find out which recipe was better. … Read More »
March Madness is now about more than just basketball. It's about finding the best slow cooker recipe around! Thanks to my 32 volunteers that helped me with the first round. Each participant tried 2 recipes and compared them and picked a winner. For the month of March I'll be … Read More »
If you'd like to participate in an upcoming round of the slow cooker tournament please email me (karenbellessapetersen at gmail dot com). I am still looking for people!!! … Read More »
I got to be on Studio 5 today with Darin. We cooked up some chicken taco filling. Check out the video here. … Read More »
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 »