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November 10, 2011

Recipe for Slow Cooker Tortellini Lasagna Casserole

    Easy and very family friendly.  My kids loved this dish and didn't even notice the spinach or mushrooms.  You could swap out the tortellini with frozen raviolis if you prefer.  I was also thinking that adding some red bell pepper would give it a flavor boost.  I made a lot … Read More »

November 9, 2011

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Apple Bake

Makes 6 servings 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed2 golden delicious apples (or other variety), slicedCanola oilSalt and pepper 1.  Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.2.  Place the apples and sweet potatoes in the slow cooker.3.  Brush the sweet potatoes with oil … Read More »

November 8, 2011

Kitchen Tip Tuesday: How to get stuck on food off your slow cooker

So a while back someone asked on Facebook how to get food that is crusted on off of your slow cooker.  Besides working hard at it and soaking it for a while I didn't have a good answer.  Someone suggested filling the slow cooker with warm water and then throwing a dryer sheet in it and … Read More »

November 7, 2011

New Slow Cooker Design!

Crock Pot® Is unveiling a new slow cooker design!  I am actually really really excited to see what it is.  I have my ideas of what it might be and I'm hoping I'm right (because the ideas in my head are AWESOME).   They'll be unveiling the design TOMORROW night (Tuesday November 8th). … Read More »

November 3, 2011

Go Deal Go…Today!

Check out the special on Go Deal Go today.  It's my cookbook and a class coming up in a couple weeks.  Purchase one for yourself and bring a friend to the class with you!  Learn how to make your mediocre slow cooker recipes into an amazing dinner that your family will love! The deal … Read More »

November 1, 2011

Standard Examiner Article

Here is a link to an article that is in the Standard Examiner today.  All about my blog and cookbook! I'll be teaching 2 classes at the Brigham City Community Hospital's 11th annual Women's Forum.  If you're interested in joining in the fun go here to see how to sign up! … Read More »

October 30, 2011

Sensational Slow Cooking Class…coming up on Wednesday!!!

Hey everyone, get a babysitter and come to my slow cooking class!! Wednesday November 2nd at 10:00-11:00 AM South Fork Hardware 1075 N 500 E North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (it's across the street from Kmart, off the 2600 South exit in Bountiful/Woods Cross)The Slow Cooking class will … Read More »

October 27, 2011

Slow Cooker Caramel Cream Cheese Cookie Bars

1 box Devils Food Cake mix 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil 1 can sweetened condensed milk 4 oz cream cheese 1 cup chocolate chips 1.  Make the sweetened condensed milk into caramel sauce.  Click here for the recipe. 2.  After caramel is cooled, mix it together with the … Read More »

October 25, 2011

Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Leftovers as lunches

Today's Kitchen tip is by Cathy.  She says, "When I have leftovers instead of placing it in one large bowl I put it in several small bowls. Then when it’s time for work the next day everyone can just grab a bowl on their way out the door. Great way to use the leftovers and it’s fast in the … Read More »

October 24, 2011

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Click here to vote for me Hey, do you like my blog?  Help a sista out and go here.  Then scroll down to my blog (right now it's at #25) and click the little thumbs up sign that says "I like this."  Thanks, friends, sure do appreciate it! … Read More »

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