Learn the steps for how to cook barbecue ribs on the grill. Summer just got tastier! It’s almost summertime which means it’s time for picnics and barbecues. Ribs are a staple in most barbecue picnics, but they can be a bit intimidating if you're new to grilling. If you are … [Read more...]
Crockpot Ravioli: easy weeknight dinner
Crockpot Ravioli is possibly the easiest thing you could throw together for a meal without having to turn on the oven! I was staring into my freezer on a Saturday night trying to decide what to make for Sunday lunch after church the next day. This recipe for Easy Crockpot … [Read more...]
Homemade Fish Sticks
Skip the processed "stuff" in the freezer aisle and make your own hearty and delicious homemade fish sticks! These are great for kids and adults alike, with instructions for air frying or deep frying! Recently, I purchased the Crockpot Express Crisp, a new multi-cooker … [Read more...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup: slow cooker or pressure cooker recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a healthy option for lunch or dinner that doesn't skimp on flavor! Make it in the slow cooker, pressure cooker or on the stove top. It's January, which means we're all looking for a way to lighten things up a bit after indulging over the holidays. … [Read more...]
How to Cook a Turkey FAST: 90 minute turkey recipe
With golden, crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, this 90 minute turkey recipe takes the stress out of Thanksgiving! Yep. You read that right. You can BAKE an entire turkey with this 90 minute turkey recipe and it will be juicy and delicious. If you prepare a little ahead of … [Read more...]
Crockpot Tamale Pork Shoulder
Crockpot Tamale Pork is tender pork shoulder with crispy edges and a moist, flavorful cornbread topping that tastes just like tamale pie. Cook it all at once in the slow cooker! I've talked before about how much I enjoy the emails I get from Pillsbury. I actually open and read … [Read more...]
Homemade Sloppy Joes
Homemade sloppy joes are so much better than the canned version! Serve them with macaroni and cheese for a comforting meal that's definitely kid-friendly! A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine (Hi, Amy! *waves*) sent me a link to the Pioneer Woman's sloppy joe recipe and … [Read more...]
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
Grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken can be made with just a few pantry staples. It's quick, delicious and perfect for the grill! Thanks to Foster Farms for sponsoring this post. Ah, southern California living-it's not summer anymore, but it's still HOT. It's the kind of heat … [Read more...]
Pizzadillas: easy hotel room meal
Save money on vacation by enjoying meals cooked in your hotel room. Pizzadillas are easy to make and stuffed with kid-friendly flavors. Read how we managed to make a Disney vacation a little more affordable thanks to Extended Stay America and in-room kitchens! Most of the … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Spaghetti
Crockpot Express Spaghetti makes a family favorite even easier to get on the table in record time. It's perfect for busy weeknights and makes for great leftovers, too! One of the reasons I was excited about getting my Crockpot Express was that I knew it would simplify my … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Crockpot Express Broccoli Cheddar Soup checks all the boxes. It's creamy, comforting, delicious, and easy. And thanks to the Crockpot Express, it's on the table in under 30 minutes! My husband firmly believes that soup is not a meal. It is one course of a meal, but it cannot … [Read more...]
One Pot Pasta: Stove Top or Pressure Cooker Recipe
One of our family's favorite recipes, One Pot Pasta is both easy and delicious. Make it either on the stove top or in the pressure cooker for a meal ready in less than 30 minutes! ONE POT. Do you know what that means? You can cook an entire meal in ONE pan. Even the pasta-it … [Read more...]
