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 »
Slow Cooker Simple French Onion Soup

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 »
An Easy Way to Cook Red Potatoes…in the Slow Cooker

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 »
Things I’ve Pinned…the Nutella Version
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 »
Recipe for Slow Cooker Easy Creamy Low-Fat Tomato Basil Soup

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 »
Slow Cooker Shells and Cheese

Makes 6 servings 3 cups water 1 cup Shirley J White Cheddar Soup Base 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground mustard 1 cup grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese 3 cups whole wheat pasta shells 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1. In a saucepan combine the water and soup base and … Read More »
Channel 2 News Segment…Whole Wheat Lasagna

I was on the channel 2 noon news today demonstrating the whole wheat lasagna and promoting the new book. Check out the video here. … Read More »
Slow Cooker Tarragon Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce

5 bone-in thighs, skin removed (or boneless skinless thighs but not chicken breasts) 1 cup finely diced green peppers 2 cups chopped baby bella mushrooms (you could also use white button mushrooms and I'm sure it would be fine) 1 small onion, diced 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried tarragon … Read More »
Recipe for Slow Cooker No Stick Steel-Cut Oats Breakfast

Add your favorite toppings...I did apples and bananas. Click HERE for this great technique and recipe! … Read More »
Slow Cooker Mexican Rice with Black Beans and Corn

Makes 6 servings 1 cup diced onion 2 large garlic cloves, diced 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp oil 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen corn 1 (10.75) can tomato soup 1 cup instant brown rice Salt and pepper Cheese Cilantro Sour … Read More »