The EASIEST TWIST for the TRENDY and VIRAL Nashville Hot Chicken! (Yes, I Know It's Supposed to be Fried!) Friend. I love a good fried chicken. But not in the middle of a busy week. I have zero time for the setting up of all the things and the frying and waiting. So... I decided to take a swing at the Nashville Hot Chicken … [Read more...]
VIDEO: How to Cook a “Pie Pumpkin” to Make Pumpkin Puree
Learn How to Cook a "Pie Pumpkin" in the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot to Get Pumpkin Puree for Your Holiday Baking! I spotted a great deal on the cute little "pie pumpkins" that are grown to make the Pumpkin Puree that is used in holiday cooking and baking. I grabbed 4 of the pumpkins so that I could cook 2 in the Instant Pot and 2 in the Slow Cooker. While they … [Read more...]
Best Slow Cooker “Dump Dinners” Recipes
Effortless and Delicious: These are the BEST Slow Cooker Dump Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights! A couple of years ago, I re-arranged my kitchen so that I could use a small counter space for my countertop appliances. My slow cooker and Instant Pot are forever on the counter, and they can cook dinner for me while I go about the rest of my day. I turn back to "slow … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Black Bean Fajita Bowls
These Slow Cooker Black Bean Fajita Bowls are a simple, yet flavorful meal that brings all the vibrant taste of fajitas into one delicious dinner bowl. The dish begins with a slow-cooked medley of black beans, bell peppers, onions, and a blend of fajita spices, including smoky cumin, chili powder, and paprika. The slow cooking process allows the beans to become tender … [Read more...]
Cheap Crockpot Meals Under $10
Crockpot meals are a budget-friendly way to save on groceries while still enjoying delicious and nutritious meals. Using a slow cooker allows you to buy cheaper cuts of meat like chuck beef roasts, and they become so tender with slow cooking. You can also easily bulk up meals with affordable ingredients like beans, lentils, and root vegetables, which absorb the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Peach Chicken
Slow Cooker Peach Chicken is a Sweet & Savory Delight! I love an easy slow cooker meal that calls for just a few ingredients and the end result is magical. This recipe is just that - simple, every day ingredients that you likely already have in your fridge and pantry. Enjoy! Slow Cooker Peach Chicken I love an easy slow … [Read more...]
Lazy Chicken Tacos al Pastor
Lazy Chicken Tacos al Pastor is an easy, crave-worthy dinner the whole family will love! I love an easy "dump ingredients into the slow cooker" kind of meals - especially those that are so flavorful, yet so simple to prepare! Tacos al Pastor is traditionally made with pork and the marinated and cooked meat is shaved onto the tortilla and topped with pineapple, … [Read more...]
The 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast
My go-to weeknight "one dish dinner"...introducing "3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast"... Slow Cooker 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast It's beef roast with 3 veggies and 3 packets! 3 lb beef chuck roastSalt and pepper1 small white onion (diced)12 oz bag baby carrots2 lbs bag baby potatoes (or small gold potatoes)1 oz packet ranch dressing mix1 oz packet … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker White BBQ Beef Roast
This amazing "white BBQ sauce" makes for a delicious beef roast in the slow cooker! "This is the best beef roast you've ever made." Said my 12 year old. And he's not wrong - this sauce is amazing and it's worth looking for it in a store near you! It's simple and easy to prep, only calls for a few ingredients, and makes for a fantastic budget friendly … [Read more...]
15-Minute Freezer Meals
If you need quick and easy dinners, these 15 Minute Freezer Meals are perfect for you! These FAST freezer meal recipes are all about hands-on time. The prep to freeze time, and the prep to cook time should be LESS THAN 15 MINUTES TOTAL! Each of the recipes listed below have been featured in my weekly Dinner Made Easy show! Tap the links below to see the recipe or … [Read more...]