Is this weird? Kinda! But I know my kids! Breakfast for dinner is always a winner! I’ve probably told you this before. When my boys have sports practice early, my husband whips up pancakes with a side of fruit! So, it’s Saturday and I’m posting early because tomorrow is going to be cray-cray! We have […]
As soon as I saw this recipe for Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, from Crockpot Gourmet, I knew it would be a hit in my house. Combining tater tots with buffalo chicken in one dish? GENIUS! While there are a few cooking steps prior to putting everything in the slow cooker, the extra effort […]
We are got our first snowstorm of the year last night. So it will be a beautiful day to go pick out our Christmas Tree. It’s been a tradition for 13 years now! While we decorate this afternoon, the crockpot will be doing all the work!Here’s an easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe from Flour on […]
I don’t know about you, but the fathers in my life – my husband, stepdad, father-in-law LOVE ribs! So, I thought I might try a slow cooker recipe for them! We’ll be able to spend more time together this way. I know I’m a week early but if you’re anything like ME, I like to […]
I don’t know about you, but days are busy! How nice is it to come home to a dinner that’s already DONE! This recipe sounds easy and yummy! The ingredients will be on my shopping list for sure! Check out wellplated.com for more great recipes! . (image and recipe from Wellplated) A slow cooker recipe for […]
To me, a good slow-cooker recipe is one in which you take a bunch of ingredients, throw them in the crockpot, and cook everything up together–no pre-cooking or post-adding to be found. This BBQ Beer Can Shredded Chicken, from Stick a Fork in it, fits the bill perfectly. Throw in some boneless chicken, seasonings, beer, […]
. Lately this meal has been a weekly dinner staple in our house. It’s a perfect hot meal on a cold winter day. The flavors are delicious and it only has 5 ingredients. Even better than that, it takes about 5 minutes to prepare! If you’re anything like me, you need at least 2-3 quick […]
For New Year’s Eve, my cousin graciously hosted three families–6 adults and 6 kids. She wanted to prepare dishes that everyone would enjoy but would not require a lot of slaving over a hot stove. She decided to cook a turkey breast in the slow cooker and came across this recipe, from Spicy Southern Kitchen. […]
This Sunday evening, friends from abroad are arriving for a weeklong visit. After such a long flight, I want to make sure our guests are able to enjoy an easy, hearty meal. But, like so many of our weekends, the day is going to be crazy with sleepover pickups, theatre rehearsal, and birthday parties, with […]
Lasagna is another crowd pleaser around here. While the steps are similar to a classic lasangna, this recipe, from Tablespoon, cooks it in the crockpot and allows you to leave it cooking while you have fun with the family and come home to a delicious, hot meal. Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna
On St. Patrick's Day, everyone's got a little bit of Irish in them. In my family, my mom boils up a huge pot of corned beef and cabbage but, in an attempt to make her life a bit easier, I came across this recipe from the blog Yonder Wild that cooks the dish in a […]
