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...]
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...]
Chicken Fiesta Soup: slow cooker or pressure cooker recipe
Chicken Fiesta Soup is easy to make and full of delicious flavors! It's a family favorite that can be made in the slow cooker or the pressure cooker. We just had our annual Fall Festival complete with chili lunch at our church on Sunday. The last several years it has been a … [Read more...]
Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Rice
This Cheesy Chicken and Rice is made in the slow cooker and makes fantastic leftovers for lunch the next day! OK, so this tasty chicken and rice may not be the most healthy and low-calorie thing you've ever eaten, but I guarantee it's still better than hitting the drive-thru on … [Read more...]
How to Cook Hot Dogs for a Crowd
Not everyone wants to be stuck behind a grill during the picnic! If you have to cook hot dogs for a crowd, there's an easy way to do it-in the slow cooker! Crockpot Hot Dogs are a thing, and they are delicious! It's summertime and the outdoor grilling season is in full swing. … [Read more...]
Lasagna Soup (and 17 other freezer meals)
18 tried and true freezer meals that your family will actually eat! No bland, mushy dinners here. Save hours of time in the kitchen by preparing meals ahead of time and then cooking later! Several weeks ago, my sisters-in-law and I got together and spent an entire day batch … [Read more...]
Easy Pot Roast Dinner
Fall. It's beautiful, it's anticipated, and it's BUSY. That's exactly why we need recipes like this easy pot roast dinner. Our family and church calendars are always packed from October-December. This year, just for fun, we decided to add another HUGE time commitment … [Read more...]
Lasagna Soup in the Crockpot
I've made this lasagna soup twice now, and it still doesn't look all that pretty. But the recipe is so easy and tastes so great, I decided to share it with you anyway. Besides, I keep changing things so much, if I don't post something, it won't resemble a "recipe" at … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches: Freezer to Slow Cooker Meal
Just 5 minutes of prep gets you a freezer meal that will make a busy weeknight a little bit easier. Toss the whole thing in the slow cooker and enjoy a delicious BBQ Chicken Sandwich for dinner! The weekend before I went in to have surgery to remove my gall bladder, I searched … [Read more...]
How to Clean Your Slow Cooker
It's been a very long time since I posted a cleaning tip! I guess I've tried everything Pinterest has to offer ;) I use my slow cooker all year, but it seems to get more use in the Fall and Winter when soups and other hearty meals like roasts are on the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Dip Au Jus
Tender, flavorful beef topped with provolone cheese makes a delicious Slow Cooker Beef Dip sandwich-perfect for dipping in au jus! Even though most people think of their slow cooker as a winter appliance for heavy comfort foods, I probably get the most use of mine in the … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas
Today I'm hosting my last guest blogger for this vacation. I'm actually home already, but you know the mountain of laundry I'm trying to climb out from underneath right now?!? So I'm outsourcing. The blogging, at least. :) Thanks to Nicole for letting me guest post for her … [Read more...]