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
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Campbell’s Slow Cooker Sauces for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. 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 … [Read more...]
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
I've been using my boys as guinea pigs for so many new recipes, I figured I'd go with one they were bound to like. I got this one in a daily email from Pillsbury.com. The recipe calls for bacon as a topping on the macaroni and cheese, but I'm not a fan, so I left it out. It's … [Read more...]
Easy Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias A few weeks ago my sister-in-law invited us over for dinner and she served this cheesy potato soup. I am not normally a fan of potato soup. Just … [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
The weekend before I went in to have surgery to remove my gall bladder, I searched Pinterest for freezer meals. Of course, I ended up with 389,355,677 options to comb through. I wanted something that I could cook in the slow cooker (crockpot, crock pot- I never know what … [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...]
Crockpot Beef Sandwiches au Jus
During these hot summer months, avoiding the oven for dinner is a must! When I saw these crockpot beef sandwiches by Dana from This Silly Girl's Life, I pinned them to try on a hot day. Well, we certainly had a heat wave last week, so I pulled out this recipe and put it to good … [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...]
Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Meatballs
Throw these 3 ingredients into the slow cooker and you've got a perfect party food ready to go! Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Meatballs are a party favorite. Uh-oh. I'm already getting to the point where I'm saying, "Wait, did I blog about this already?" I had to … [Read more...]