Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs Let your slow cooker do the work infusing these juicy braised beef short ribs with a tangy, yet sweet flavor. It seems no one who shops in the grocery store that’s in my town ever buy short ribs. On the last day of sale, there’s always drastic reductions on them,…
Everyday Meals
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Golden Ranch Gravy
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Golden Ranch Gravy These slow cooker pork chops have 3 main ingredients, is easy to make and makes it’s own delicious gravy. Can you ask for more? When I first saw this recipe, I couldn’t believe it would be as good as it was. Seriously. A can of soup, a…
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers These quinoa stuffed peppers are packed with delicious salsa flavor. It’s a great meatless vegetarian meal easily made vegan with substitutions. I fell in love with these the first time I saw them. My friend Lori made them and posted a pic on her Facebook wall. I immediately started drooling because…
Crock Pot Creamy Penne
Crock Pot Creamy Penne This creamy penne pasta dinner cooks entirely in the slow cooker. Add some vodka for an extra kick. More slow cooker experiments! I wanted to see how a complete meal cooked in one–especially a meal with pasta. And I didn’t want to cook the pasta first either, just like in my…
Mexican Stuffed Shells
Mexican Stuffed Shells Stuffed shells go south of the border with these taco-flavored Mexican stuffed shells. ¡Ole! I’ve usually seen these done with chicken…and they look just great! But I’ve been publishing a lot with chicken lately so I wanted to give it a rest and use some beef! These stuffed shells are bursting with…
Slow Cooker Fruity BBQ Chicken
Slow Cooker Fruity BBQ Chicken Make this finger-lickin’ good BBQ chicken recipe right in your slow cooker. Yep, you can even use the crock pot to barbeque! My friend Tara from Noshing With the Nolands has created a slow cooking monster in me ever since she told me her family wanted BBQ, but she didn’t want…
Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast
Classic Pot Roast (Slow Cooker) A classic American dinner–pot roast. The all-time comfort food made easily in the crock pot. Pot roast always makes me think of a Norman Rockwell painting. After all, it’s an American classic for Sunday dinner. The slow cooker makes it easy because it does all the work for you. This…
Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet Dinner
Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet Dinner Here’s a fuss-free skillet dinner for those nights you just don’t want to bother. This “unstuffed” cabbage doesn’t use a tomato base. Great for those allergic to tomatoes and it’s cooked stovetop! Also a good meal to keep in mind if you have any leftover cabbage (hint…St. Paddy’s Day). You can…
Taco Cups
Taco Cups These taco cupcakes are great for Super Bowl snacking or a quick and easy meal. These individual taco “cups” pack a powerful punch of taste! Easy-to-make Taco Cups This is an excellent snack for watching the big game and also an easy-to-make dinner on nights you don’t want to fuss. Using wonton…
Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake
Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake This sausage and mushroom pasta bake is cheesy and easy. It’s a nice mid-week meal or buffet dish. The January deep freeze of upstate New York always gets me to thinking about comfort food, casseroles and running my oven to add more heat to the house! Cheesy and comforting…
