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June 27, 2011

I’m pretty much famous by now

For locals, I'm going to be on Good Things Utah (10 am on channel 4, the segment usually runs at 10:30) and The Daily Dish (9 am on channel 30, the segment usually runs at 9:45ish) on Wednesday (the 29th).  I'll be making some yummy summer recipes so don't forget to set your DVRs!!! … Read More »

June 25, 2011

LDS Living Blog Post

Hey, I'm featured on LDS Living's website today.  Please click on over and get a yummy Asian dish you can have for dinner tomorrow.  It really is yummy! … Read More »

June 24, 2011

Crock-pot Sale

If you like the official crock-pot page on facebook then you already know that this crock-pot is on sale for $25 (usually $50).  It looks pretty sweet.  Jump on the deal, it's not going to last long. … Read More »

June 24, 2011

Slow Cooker Purple Oatmeal

Makes 4-6 servings 4 cups water 1 cup steel cut oats (find in the bulk section of your grocery store) 1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries 1.  Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. 2.  Dump all the ingredients into your slow cooker.  … Read More »

June 22, 2011

You have ZERO followers

Ha ha.  I just signed up for twitter.  And it said, "You have 0 followers."  That makes me feel kind of bad about myself.  So follow me on twitter and make me feel like I'm cool or at least e-cool.  Just think, you could be my first follower.  I promise to tweet really … Read More »

June 21, 2011

Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Tomato paste

Lately I've been using tomato paste in many of my recipes.  I've learned that a tablespoon of tomato paste is able to add a different dimension to meat in the slow cooker (even in non-tomato based recipes).  The annoying thing is opening a whole can of tomato paste just for 1 … Read More »

June 20, 2011

How to convert a recipe into a slow cooker recipe

My friend Jocee e-mailed me with this question. How would I make this recipe a crock pot recipe? I love chicken cooked in the crock pot. So tender! Jenn Jergensen’s Oriental Chicken 5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken Sauce: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 Tbsp. … Read More »

June 18, 2011

Make your own stew meat and save $$$

Use chuck roast Cut into cubes and freeze on parchment paper Place in freezer bags Stew meat at the grocery store can be expensive (like $4.00 per pound).  Plus it's not always taken from the same cut of meat so it may not cook evenly.  Make your own.  Wait until chuck … Read More »

June 14, 2011

What a Crock!

Kathleen is the genius behind the awesome idea of artisan crock pots.  She loved using her crock pot but the artist in her hated seeing something not that beautiful on the counter top constantly.  So she makes these beauties... Aren't they awesome?  What a creative idea … Read More »

June 10, 2011

Slow Cooker Potato Salad

Slow Cooker Potato Salad Makes 10 servings 10 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup Italian dressing 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp mustard 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp lemon pepper 1 tsp paprika 3 large pickles, diced 6 boiled eggs, shelled and … Read More »

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