Crock Pot

Smoked Paprika Beef Stew in the Crock Pot.

  It is one of those days.  We all have them & I’m learning to despise them. I literally didn’t stop for one minute to enjoy this sunny, beautiful day until now (the windows flank my computer).  I sprang from my bed at 4:30 am & haven’t stopped.  I did, however, manage while making my … Continue Reading »

Crock Pot Mexican Pulled Chicken.

      Easy peasy!  I needed a quick dinner idea because I wasn’t in a mood to prepare something big or fancy (yes, even food bloggers feel this way).  I normally do love cooking but I was busy and my daughters kept asking for tacos and this dish just came to me.  Adjust it … Continue Reading »

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken.

This is an oldie but goodie that I haven’t made in a while.  I had a busy day and planned on attending our local high school’s swim meet (to see a friend’s daughter who was on the other team) and to cheer on our team.  I love being able to throw all of the ingredients … Continue Reading »

Guinness & Beef Stew in the Crock Pot.

There’s nothing quite like a beef stew on a cold winter day.  This is a wonderfully easy crock pot recipe but it does require a little prep work.  Well worth it once you taste this dish! Ingredients: 1/2 cup of flour Salt Pepper 2 lbs or so of lean stew meat 2 tablespoons of olive … Continue Reading »

Crock Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken.

    Tonight, again, I’m out doing a presentation and won’t be home for dinner.  Coincidentally, I’ve also had several requests for more crock pot recipes, so I thought I would feature one of my favorites.  For some reason, I haven’t made this in quite some time but I really do love the combination of … Continue Reading »

Italian Turkey Sausage Stew in the Crock Pot.

My neighbors asked me for more crock pot recipes.  This week was the perfect week to fire it up and start making some delicious dishes.  I’m out every night this week making presentations and I won’t be home to make/serve dinner.  Now I know, dinner is ready when my family is and it will be … Continue Reading »

Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oats in the Crock Pot.

Yep, that’s what I said.  Hot chocolate steel cut oats!  My girls were swooning to say the least.  It’s a fun departure from the typical steel cut oats I make them.  The flavor is reminiscent of a mug of hot chocolate.  Warm the soul and the stomach.       Ingredients: 1 cup of steel … Continue Reading »

Crock Pot Beef Stew.

I know it’s Meatless Monday but with all of the work and painting I’ve been doing in my house, I needed a good crock pot recipe for dinner that I could fix and forget about until I needed it.  This is a wonderful recipe that you can prepare for a big crowd by adapting the … Continue Reading »

Pumpkin Cider Steel Cut Oats in the Crock Pot Overnight.

My kids love steel cut oats prepared in the crock pot.  It’s easy, healthy and makes breakfast a snap because the crock pot does all the work for you while you sleep.  Tuesdays are an early, 5 am, run for me so when I get back I shower, grab a bowl and recharge for my … Continue Reading »

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas.

The one and ONLY reason I’m not a vegetarian is because I adore (okay LOVE pork).  I love it even more when I can toss it in my slow cooker and have to do pretty much nothing for a fab dinner.  Tonight my love and I met again and it was oh-so-good! Ingredients: 1 -3 … Continue Reading »