Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Makes 4 servings 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced 1 Tbsp packed minced garlic 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and Pepper Browned lean ground beef (if desired) 1. Combine tomatoes, garlic, paste, salt, sugar, basil and oregano in 3 … Read More »
Today we have an awesome guest post from my friend, Jaymee. She recently started a beautiful food blog called E is for Eat. She is cooking up a storm and has a wide variety of recipes. Check it out! This recipe looks absolutely amazing. Thanks, Jaymee! (If you'd … Read More »
The food items from the dollar store needed for this chili recipe   Easy easy easy easy chili recipe in the slow cooker! Blair from allfreeslowcookerrecipes.com issued a challenge to me: Make a slow cooker recipe using only products from the dollar store. I accepted the challenge (of … Read More »
Makes 6 servings 1 (14.5 oz) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup lentils 2 cups cubed ham 5 cups water 3 tsp chicken bouillon granules or 1 1/2 tsp Shirley J chicken bouillon 1 bay leaf 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced onion 1 Tbsp tomato paste 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 … Read More »
Makes 6-8 servings 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 cup diced onion 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (4 oz) green chiles 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 3/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup biscuit mix 3 eggs Shredded lettuce Salsa 1. Brown the beef and onion in a frying pan. Drain off … Read More »
Image Credit Makes 6 servings 1 (3 lb) boneless turkey breast (mostly thawed) 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1. Cut off the netting or strings around the turkey, if it has them. Place turkey in bottom of 3 quart slow cooker. 2. … Read More »
1 cup Shirley J White Cheddar Soup Base 4 cups water 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (lb) ground sausage, browned and drained (Italian sausage would be yummy) 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1. Combine water and soup base in saucepan. Whisk … Read More »
Like onions, if you have extra celery that you're not going to use, you can freeze it. I just diced mine up and stuck it in a freezer ziploc bag. It comes in handy for the soup recipes...just measure out 1 cup and you're ready to go. I find this is a helpful tip for me since I buy … Read More »
I let my fans on facebook know that I was making a big announcement today on my blog. I asked if there were any guesses as to what it might be. I got a few responses that I got a chuckle out of... "Pregnant?" "They are letting you design the next crockpot." "‎1,000 days of slow … Read More »
Today I'm highlighting a perfect winter comfort food. Stew. This is a hearty, chunky and thick stew. Easy and delicious. It's actually been unseasonably warm here. We've gone to the park and got out the scooters. However, I'm not counting on it staying like this...so … Read More »