Can I just say that the slow cooker rocks?! I'm sure those of you who use them regularly will agree. Here's how it went down for us today. Got up this morning around 8. Breakfasted. (Can that be a verb?!) Put on our coats. (Hello, 39 degrees.) Went to the gym. While running, I remembered that I forgot to start the slow cooker. *sigh* Fast forward a few hours. Through … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Tilapia
Love. Love. I'm in love. For several reasons. Fish...wanting to add more fish into our diet. Made these in the slow cooker. Super easy clean up. Kids ate every bit of the fish...and wanted more. (Yes, I let them dip it in ketchup. Gotta do what you gotta do.) It only takes 2-3 hours to make so you can start it just after lunch...those of you who are at … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
For the past, um, year or so, I have not done a whole lot with potatoes. And for good reason. Ryan tested positive for a potato allergy, among other things. So I quickly removed them from our diet. A few weeks ago, we got the go ahead from both the allergist and the GI doctor to start reintroducing the more "tame" foods...or the ones he reacted to least...and see if he can … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mexican Carnitas
Simple. Fuss-free. Tasty. (The only thing I wish I'd done before serving these was toast the tortillas in a hot skillet...just 30 seconds per side...give them a little flavor boost.) I have been waiting to make these since the beginning of March! Rather, these have been waiting for me to make them since the beginning of March!!! Slow Cooker Mexican … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef and Onion Pasta
Remember the Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions?!? Well, you should just bookmark it now and make it next time you have a beef roast on hand. Or better yet, toss it with some pasta and might I say you won't regret it! I used up a BOGO beef roast from the freezer, a yellow onion and some $.50/box pasta. Along with half of a $1 green pepper and a $.99 Romaine … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions
I will make this again. Maybe tomorrow. It was THAT GOOD! If you like the balsamic flavor, this is a must try! Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions The balsamic onions are a magical complement to the slow cooked, shredded beef. 2 lb. beef chuck roast2 small white onions (sliced)4 garlic cloves (smashed)1/4 cup balsamic vinegarSalt and … [Read more...]
Beef Roast Marinara
When it looks like THIS outside... ...and every tree is sight is covered with frost and snow... ...it's SO WONDERFUL to be able to pull out some of these... ...delicious green peppers, straight from the garden, rather the freezer! But straight from the garden into the freezer... ...and remember that spring is coming. But not soon enough! Green peppers can … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Slider Sandwiches
Notice that those are not the homemade wheat rolls from last night's dinner! We ended up making PBJ sliders for lunch, using some homemade blueberry jam that a friend gave us for Christmas! So... These intended-to-be sliders are more like sandwiches. Whatever bread will work. And whatever "title" will work too! Just going with the flow! I went for the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Simple, delicious chicken parmesan - made in the slow cooker! 1 Tbsp olive oil1 1 egg (beaten )3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp Italian seasoningDash of salt and pepper1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese26 oz. can marinara sauce12 oz. spaghetti noodles 1 box frozen … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
I found a jar of apricot preserves in my pantry. And there's not a better way to use it up than this! I used the Apricot Chicken recipe from the Make it Fast, Cook it Slow Cookbook! Hello, delicious. Ingredients 3 large or 4 small chicken breasts ($2.57) About 2/3 cup apricot preserves ($.75) 1 tsp dried minced onion flakes ($.05) 1 Tbsp dijon mustard ($.05) 1 … [Read more...]