Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
  Review: My mom used to make this recipe for us when we were little and we would call it "no puke stew" instead of "no peek stew" because we thought it tasted great. It is such an easy beef stewish recipe and there was no leftovers because everyone ate it all. My 4-year-old said she didn't want … Read More »
1 lb beef stew meat (I used a 1 lb roast and cut it up into little bite size pieces)1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce2 T Balsamic vinegar1/2 cup chicken broth (I used 1/4 tsp of Shirley J Chicken Bouillon mixed with 1/2 cup water)1 T white vinegar4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups fresh white button mushrooms … Read More »
Well, I have one week exactly left until I turn the ripe old age of 30. I've loved my 20's and am sad to see them go. I can't believe that I've been out of college for twice the amount of time that I was in it. I still feel young and hip...but the truth is I'm probably not anymore. Sob, whimper, boo … Read More »
Serves 61 cup wild rice, uncooked2 T dehydrated onion or 1/2 cup fresh diced onions1/4 cup dehydrated carrots or 1/2 cup fresh finely chopped carrots1 T oil1/4 tsp pepper2 1/2 cups heated chicken brothCombine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or … Read More »
Many people typically think of slow cookers as an appliance to use for winterish comfort foods like soups and heavy meals. When the weather gets warmer, the slow cooker goes in the closet until fall. In my humble opinion, this should not be the case. The #1 reason to use your slow cooker this spring … Read More »
Mother's Day is a few weeks away! Why not order a cookbook for the moms in your life? From now until Mother's Day there will be NO SHIPPING charge! Cookbooks are $13.00 and contain over 250 of the best recipes from my slow cooking quest. Please email me ([email protected]) if you'd … Read More »
Serves 62 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed1 (14.5 oz) can of Italian diced tomatoes1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce + 1 T Shirley J’s Pizza and Pasta Seasoning mixed inOR 8 oz of your favorite pasta sauce1 cup cottage cheese (low or no-fat okay)4 oz cream cheese1 egg1 1/2 cups frozen … Read More »
I am now writing for a website called Today's Mama! I will of course, do both sites but if you're interested in seeing my work on this other site here is the link. Enjoy the slow cooking goodness. … Read More »
If you're interesting in purchasing my cookbook they are available in 3 ways:1. Me2. at Plates and Palates (in Bountiful)or3. at Home Storage Basics (in American Fork) … Read More »
Serves 41 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb beef rump roast (cut into small bite-sized pieces)1 1/2 T Shirley J Dutch Oven and Slow Cooker Beef Seasoning2 T water1/2 cup Shirley J Universal Sauce2 cups water1/2 cup sour cream1 cup freeze-dried mushrooms Place pieces of roast in slow cooker. Sprinkle beef seasoning … Read More »