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...]
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...]
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...]
Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake
Only five ingredients go into this delicious Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake. Bring it to the next potluck or holiday dinner-just don't forget the ice cream! That's right. You read the title correctly. CROCKPOT Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake. You only need five ingredients and a … [Read more...]
Crockpot (and Crockpot Express) Refried Beans
These Crockpot Refried Beans are SO good (even if they aren't actually "re-fried." Make them in the slow cooker or the pressure cooker and the whole house smells amazing! So guess what? I discovered that you can eat refried beans that don't come from a can! … [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...]
Ham and Beans Soup (and 21 other leftover ham recipes)
Ham and Beans is a hearty and inexpensive comfort food, perfect for using up leftover ham! Add cornbread and you've got a delicious meal. I'm amazed by how much my tastes have changed over the years. As a kid, this would have been considered sheer torture. I hated beans, wasn't … [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! Start with the Lasagna Soup freezer meal! Several weeks ago, my sisters-in-law and I got … [Read more...]
Meal Prep Menu: batch cooking for beginners
Meal prep makes the week SO much easier! Taking advantage of batch cooking, freezer-friendly meals and smart menu planning (not to mention the printable shopping list) will save you time AND money. Bonus: these recipes actually taste good, too. :) Today, I enjoyed a … [Read more...]
27 Slow Cooker Appetizers
Appetizers a haiku Meatballs, dips and sweets, All cooked in the slow cooker, How I love you so. If there was ever a food that deserves poetry, it's appetizers. And if there was ever a cooking appliance that deserves praise, it's the slow cooker. This … [Read more...]