This dish was inspired by one of my favorite foodie Instagram-ers and made for the perfect rainy Sunday supper tonight! It takes only minutes to prep, leaving your slow cooker to do all the work. Serve the hearty and flavorful ragú over your favorite pasta with a dollop of herbed ricotta and you'll wow everyone … Continue reading Beef Ragú with Herbed Ricotta
This is delicious twist on traditional slow cooker short ribs! The medley of mushrooms and the sweet and spicy flavor of the sauce, pair perfectly with these fall-off-the-bone short ribs. Serve it up over egg noodles with a side Napa Cabbage Slaw and you've got the makings of a unique and tasty Sunday Supper! Ingredients: … Continue reading Slow Cooker Asian Style Short Ribs
I've been doing some meal planning/catering which has me prepping a breakfast, a lunch and 2 - 4 dinners per week for a local family. Needless to say, I am spending a lot of time in my kitchen cooking! In an effort to streamline the process and make it not only tasty but also cost … Continue reading Tiny Turkey Meatloaves with Roasted Vegetables
It may be too late to make these for Thanksgiving today, but Christmas is coming, lol!!! Ingredients: Makes 2 dozen 4 large sweet potatoes 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp salt 1 roll of Crescents baking dough 72 mini marshmallows 24 whole pecans Directions: Wash, pierce and microwave … Continue reading Sweet Potato Pie Bites
Now that's a mouthful! This recipe is a staple 'round these parts because it takes just minutes to assemble, practically cooks itself, and satisfies bellies with its hearty southwestern flavor. I get a little help from a store bought spice packet but I ratchet things up a notch by adding additional spice, liquid smoke and … Continue reading Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Turkey Veggie Chili
This crock pot curry is a no-brainer; throw everything in, turn it on and walk away! Your house will smell amazing and dinner will be on the table in a few short hours. It's the perfect Monday Night meal or whenever the weather calls for warm and cozy curry! Ingredients: Feeds 4 - 6 cooking … Continue reading Crock Pot Curry
Worth the effort, for sure! These mini pot pies put a smile on everyone's face, every time! Ingredients: Makes 4 mini pies 4 disposable mini pie tins or similarly sized ceramic ramekins 1/3 cup butter 1 onion, diced 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 large carrots, sliced into coins 1/2 cup flour 1 cup milk 2 … Continue reading Mini Chicken Pot Pies
This... perfect for a stormy Saturday morning! Enjoy. Ingredients: Makes one large sheet pan cake 1, 10 x 15 disposable sheet pan with 1" sides cooking spray 1 box of spice cake mix 4 eggs 2/3 cup oil 2/3 cup milk 4 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 tsp pumpkin spice 1 … Continue reading Spiced Crumb Cake
This recipe is all my own; created out of love for both macaroni and cheese and my slow cooker! I used chick pea pasta for added protein as well as broccoli to help get more nutrients into my kids! My version of slow cooker mac-n-cheese is super creamy, delicious and sure to please! Enjoy. Ingredients: … Continue reading Easy Slow Cooker Broccoli Mac-n-Cheese
Inevitably, as the weather changes and the air cools, so do my cravings and my habits in the kitchen. Not only do I yearn for soups and stews, roasts and gravies; I also want to bake things! Now I've said this before, I am much better at cooking than I am at baking, primarily because … Continue reading Sorta Light Pumpkin Muffins
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