Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Serves 8-102 lbs. ground beef1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 carrots, chopped3 ribs of celery, chopped2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes undrained1 16 oz can red kidney beans, drained1 16 oz can white kidney beans, drained3 10 oz cans beef broth3 teaspoons oregano or italian seasoning2 teaspoons … Read More »
Banana squash, seeded and cut into slicesPlace slices of squash, skin side down, in bottom of slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve with butter and brown sugar.Review:An easy way to make squash. A great baby food and very healthy too. 3 stars. … Read More »
Serves 4-61/4 cup minced oniongarlic powder to taste3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or 28 oz diced tomatoes with juice6 oz can tomato paste1 tsp saltdash of pepper1/2 tsp dried basil1/2 green pepper, chopped1 lb Italian sausage, browned and drained4 oz can sliced mushroomsCombine all ingredients in … Read More »
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash--An easy way to cook spaghetti squash! Spaghetti squash is a healthy, low calorie alternative to regular pasta and because it has a neutral flavor it soaks up whatever seasonings or sauce you serve with it. Pin this recipe for later! Get the Instant Pot version of the … Read More »
Happy Halloween everyone! Here is a fun pumpkin recipe for your little trick-or-treaters.Serves 8-101 can pumpkin (the smaller sized can)1 spice cake mix1 1/2 - 2 cups chocolate chipsMix all three ingredients together. Spray a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place batter into slow cooker … Read More »
I'm baaaaack! I had a great week and am kind of, secretly not so excited about cooking for myself and my fam after being served delicious food all week that I didn't have to plan, grocery shop for, cook and serve. Oh, well back to the grind and diet starts Monday (believe me when I say the 5 … Read More »
This is a guest post by my sister, Gina. This is looking really good to me right now. 1/2 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce 1/2 envelope taco seasoning (0.75 oz) 1 cup refried beans 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 4 (10-inch) tortillas, cut up into 1-inch … Read More »
1 lb uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 (11 oz) can whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, drained 1 (10 3/4 oz) can condensed cream of potato soup 1 (4 oz) can diced green chili peppers 2 Tbsp snipped fresh cilantro 1 (1.25 oz) envelope of taco seasoning 1 (14 … Read More »
Makes 6 cups12 cups pared, cored, thinly sliced, cooking apples1/2 cup sugar1/2 tsp cinammon1 cup water1 Tbsp lemon juicefresh grated nutmeg, optionalPlace apples in slow cooker. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Mix with apples. Stir in water and lemon juice, and nutmeg. Cover. Cook on low 5-7 hours … Read More »
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and it's a beautiful thing. Here are my top 10 favorite dishes from the latest quarter (in no particular order):1. Day 185 Fruit, Nut, and Wheatberry Salad2. Day 194 Garlic Caesar Chicken with Spinach Fettucine3. Day 209 Cafe Rio Chicken4. Day 228 … Read More »