This is not the first time that I've shared a recipe with the mango-avocado combination and it probably won't be the last. There's the Grilled Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa. There's the salad version with goat cheese and vinaigrette (which I have for lunch several days a week!). And there's the pasta version, with Orzo too. It might because all 4 of the boys … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato & Chicken Curry
More chicken curry meals in the slow cooker. This meal is actually a regular part of our family rotation. The list of meals that we have repeatedly is very short, given that we are always trying new recipes for the website. But this one has been on the list for a few years and will remain. Mainly because everyone at the table polishes their plate. It's rare for that to happen … [Read more...]
Beef Roast with Apple, Carrots, Onions, and Red Potatoes
While I love beef roasts in the oven, especially for the holidays, I super-duper-love beef roasts made in the slow cooker for everyday meals, or for Sunday supper. Comfort. Warm. Hearty. Flavorful. And affordable too. I may purchase a nicer cut of roast for a holiday feast, but for everyday meals a round roast will do just fine. And my frugal cooking heart does a leap … [Read more...]
Peaches & Cream Baked Oatmeal
Please. I beg of you. Stop what you are doing right now and run to the store to buy some ripe peaches. They must be ripe, slightly soft to the touch with a bit of give when you gently squeeze it. Buy a bunch of them. And then make this. And then come back and thank me. (Kidding! Sorta!) This stuff is like the flavor packets you get at the store...except it … [Read more...]
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
I have a problem. But I know it's a problem and I'm working on it. Each week is different, some weeks better than others. Here is my problem: I bite off more than I can chew. (Not with food...with our schedule.) While I crave simplicity and flexibility, I also know that I don't like to be bored. So if I'm not working, then I've got a fun activity scheduled. (Remember that … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Refried Beans
This is the next recipe in the 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals series. I may or may not have a little tex-mex food problem. Evidence here. And here. Oh, and over here. That was just in the last few weeks during all my conference travels. Two of those outings were a day apart from each other. It's a problem. It's also a problem taking 6 people out to dinner at a … [Read more...]
Best Tips for When to Add Rice & Pasta to Slow Cooker
Making some meat or chicken with a sauce in the slow cooker can make for a wonderful meal. But cooking the rice or pasta “on the side” is not always necessary. With many recipes, you can add the rice or pasta right in and let it cook during the last bit of cooking. However, adding rice or pasta in at the beginning with the meat means you are going to have a mushy mess at the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pear Blueberry Crumble
I hope y'all have enjoyed the first few recipes in this month's 31 Days of Slow Cooker Recipes series. This is the first new recipe that I'm sharing in the series...and I can't wait to share the other new ones with you in the coming days and weeks! This Pear Blueberry Crumble recipe is adapted for the slow cooker from a similar recipe in my One Dish Dinners Cookbook. I … [Read more...]
Mango Raspberry Crumble
I adore mangoes and raspberries. Put them together with a crumbly top and I may as well send myself to summer dessert heaven! This mango raspberry crumble is a simple dessert that just takes a few minutes to throw together. The kids can toss the fruit together in the baking dish, and they can help mix up the crumble topping, too. And there's no question they will … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Egg Casserole with Sausage and Red Pepper
I love the versatility of the slow cooker. I recently discovered the art and science of overnight slow cooking. I love the idea of waking up to a hot breakfast, ready in the slow cooker. And I love the idea of slow cooking a batch of granola or grits, and that it's waiting for me to enjoy in the morning. This recipe works beautifully in the slow cooker. There are no … [Read more...]