Less than a week until Christmas everyone! Are you freaking out yet? This year has been a great one for me. I love my life and my blog. I will have a big announcement in the new year, so stay posted for that. But for now let's do a fun giveaway. I spotted this cutest slow … Read More »
Recipe for Slow Cooker Easy Pad Thai with Turkey (or beef, chicken or whatever you want)
Makes 4 servings 1 lb ground turkey 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp sugar 1 (14 oz) can bean sprouts, drained 2 packages of ramen noodles or rice noodles Extra lime slices, cilantro and peanuts 1. Combine the … Read More »
12 Days of Crock-Pot!
Over at Today's Mama I'm doing the 12 days of Christmas...crock-pot style! I'll be featuring 12 great recipes to use this time of year for parties and holiday dinners. Here are the links to the first 3 days...1st day of Christmas2nd day of Christmas3rd day of Christmas … Read More »
Recipe for Slow Cooker White Bean and Chicken Chili
Makes 6-8 servings 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces 2 small green peppers, seeded and diced 1 cup diced onion 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp canola/vegetable oil 2 (15.5 oz) cans Great Northern beans 1 1/2 cups tomatillo salsa or salsa verde 2 cups water 2 tsp … Read More »
Slow Cooker Perfectly Shreddable, Tender and Moist Roast Beef in the Slow Cooker
Perfect Crock Pot Roast (pictured with sweet potato bake minus the apples) Makes 4-6 servings 2 lb chuck roast (using the right cut of meat is going to be essential to how your roast turns out! Any cut from the chuck should work.) 1 (1.25 oz) package onion soup mix Garlic … Read More »
Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Garlic Pressing
Today's kitchen tip comes from Helena. She says,"When you use fresh garlic in a garlic press you don't even need to peel the individual cloves, just stick them in and press. The garlic comes out and nothing else." Helena, I use this ALL the time. If you look at my recipes you'll … Read More »
Recipe for Slow Cooker Spinach and Mushroom Frittata
Makes 4 servings 6 eggs, lightly beaten Salt and pepper to taste 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 mushrooms, sliced 1 cup fresh spinach 1/2 cup - 1 cup shredded cheese 1. Spray an oven-safe dish that fits inside your large slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Combine the … Read More »
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Dessert!
Totally not a slow cooker recipe but I had to share this one. It is truly amazing. We had the pie version of this for Thanksgiving. I made it in a square baking dish instead of a 9 inch pie tin. You can do either. Either way you win. This dessert is awesome. Makes … Read More »
Slow Cooker Recipe for Peanut Sauce with Chicken and Fettuccine
Makes 4-6 servings 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, partially frozen and cut into cubes 1/2 cup diced onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tbsp canola oil 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp teriyaki sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1/2 cup chicken broth (or 1/2 cup water mixed with 1/2 … Read More »
Slow Cooker Cream of Mushroom Soup
4 tsp chicken bouillon granules (or 2 tsp Shirley J chicken bouillon) 4 cups water 1/2 cup diced onion 1 Tbsp butter 1 bay leaf 12 oz sliced white button mushrooms, divided 5 1/2 Tbsp butter 1/3 cup flour 1 cup half and half Salt and pepper Makes 6-8 servings 1. Combine onion and 1 … Read More »