Here is the fun article in the Deseret News about slow cooking and my blog:http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705358026/Slow-cooking-A-boon-for-a-fast-paced-lifestyle.html … Read More »
Day 350: Slow Cooker Chicken Artichoke Dip
1 (16 oz) bag frozen spinach, thawed 2 (14 oz) cans artichoke hearts, drained 1 (10 oz) jar Alfredo sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 2 cups cooked and cubed chicken 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded Swiss … Read More »
FAQ #2
What kind of slow cooker do you use?I have two that I use. One is a basic 3-quart Hamilton Beach Portable slow cooker. I use this one most everyday of the week. It is great for basic dinners for my family of 4. I also have a 6 quart slow cooker. It doesn't have any bells or whistles, but it … Read More »
Day 349: Cream Cheese-Rotel Dip
8 oz cream cheese 1 (14 oz) can Rotel tomatoes Cut cream cheese into cubes. Place cream cheese and tomatoes in small slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 1-2 hours. Stir until creamy. Use as dip for chips, crackers, or vegetables. Makes 16 servings. Review: With only two ingredients, this is such … Read More »
Getting Pumped
I'm getting so pumped up for the end of this 365 days!!! I cannot even tell you how nice it will be to NOT have to think of 7 new recipes every single week before I go grocery shopping. I've been listening to some music to get me pumped up. If you'd like to listen to it to go to the bottom of this … Read More »
Day 348: Chicken Cattiatore
2 Tbsp Canola oil 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1/4 cup dehydrated onion 1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves 1/4 tsp black … Read More »
Day 347: Cheesy Tortellini
1/2 lb ground beef, browned and drained 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1 (16 oz) can of marinara sauce 1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained 1 (14 oz) can Italian-style tomatoes, undrained 9 oz frozen cheese-filled tortellini 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Combine … Read More »
Day 346: Vegetable Chicken Tortilla Soup
3 cooked and diced chicken breasts1 cup chopped celery1 cup diced carrots1/2 red onion, diced4 cups chicken broth1 cup beef broth1 tsp dried parsley2 cans black beans, drained2 cups frozen corn1 can diced tomatoes1 can diced green chilies1 clove garlic, minced1 tsp basil1 tsp cumin1 tsp chili … Read More »
Day 345: French Toast Casserole
6 slices stale French bread 4 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp cinnamon Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Cut up the bread into cubes. In a small bowl, mix the eggs, milk, and cinnamon together with a whisk. Place 2 slices of the cubed bread in bottom of slow cooker. Pour 1/2 cup of … Read More »
Day 344: Chicken and Vegetable Medley Soup
½ lb chicken thigh tenders 1 (14 oz) can chicken broth 1 large red potato, cubed 2/3 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp butter 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cumin 2/3 cup whole milk Combine broth, potato, … Read More »