Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Slow Cooker Whole Wheat Lasagna--make easy Italian sausage lasagna in your crockpot and make it a little healthier with whole wheat noodles, spinach and mushrooms. I was really happy with the results of this lasagna. The spinach and mushrooms were hiding so the kids didn't even … Read More »
And the winner of the game 4 matchup is... Clam Chowder! Here is the game summary from side-line reporter, Pania: We blew through both recipes on Thursday and last night (root beer pulled pork and clam chowder). Wish I had taken pictures! Hands-down winner was clam chowder! I could have … Read More »
1 cup instant brown rice (white rice will get mushy)1 1/2 tsp canola oil1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp chili powder1 cup boiling water1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped1 Tbsp lime juice1/3 cup salsa or picante sauce Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking … Read More »
Wow! I am so excited about this. I have 32 volunteers each making 2 recipes. They will each pick the "winner" and that recipe will continue on in the bracket until we get to the Final Four! I have filled out my bracket and am excited to see how close I will be … Read More »
Photo by Jaymee Sire from E is for Eat Makes 6 servings 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 small onion, diced 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1/2 Tbsp fresh) 1/4 tsp salt 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup flour 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 1/2 cups … Read More »
Makes 6 servings 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 1/2 cups water 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp milk (I used 1%) Salt and pepper to taste Place potatoes, water and salt in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for about 4-6 hours. Drain the potatoes and then … Read More »
Makes 3-4 servings 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 onion, minced 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp dried thyme 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup beef broth 1 cup chicken broth 1 carrot, peeled and diced 3 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup pearl barley 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast, cut into … Read More »
Slow Cooker Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes--these are my favorite mashed potatoes. Cubed potatoes are cooked for a few hours in your slow cooker with garlic cloves and bay leaf. Then they're mashed with butter and buttermilk for ultimate creaminess and flavor. Â Â Click here for the Instant Pot … Read More »
Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushrooms--Photo by Chef in Training Makes 4 servings 1 onion, minced 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried thyme 1 lb white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 cups chicken broth 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp quick-cooking … Read More »
I had this really great idea at about 5:45 am this morning. But I'm going to need some help. I want to do a bracket, like the NCAA basketball tourney bracket, but for CROCKPOT recipes! I am going to start with 64 recipes and then compare them to see which recipe "wins" in … Read More »