Here in Chicago we are having what seems like a never-ending winter, never-ending people!!! Every day the forecast shows icy cold temps, wind chills that freeze your face, and yes, even snow! It's like my worst nightmare…and I live here by choice, gah! When the weather is so cold your eyes water the minute you walk outside from the cold air you have no choice, really, but … [Read more...]
Chilly Day Vegetarian Chili
Today I thought I would re-post my recipe I shared for the Soup of the Day series over at Delia Creates earlier in November! I just love for Fall and all the warm foods that go with it. My family just loves soups, stews, and chili for dinners since they are flavorful one bowl meals. I love them because they are easy to make, are hard to mess up, and can usually be made … [Read more...]
Crockpot Corned Beef and Coleslaw
St. Patrick's Day is coming up at the end of the week and that means something I look forward to eating this time every year...Corned Beef! I love corned beef in the form of a thick and hearty corned beef sandwich complete with coleslaw, melted swiss cheese, and toasted rye bread. Drippy, delicious goodness if you ask me :-) I was looking through my recipe archives and … [Read more...]
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo-RECIPE
How about today I share another easy peasy and delicious dinner recipe to add to your dinner menu rotation? My family loves this one a lot, it's a super filling Creamy Chicken Alfredo that you make in your crockpot. Well, the sauce that is. The noodles you boil up on the stove right before you are ready to eat and then you pour that creamy alfredo sauce over top for a … [Read more...]
Crockpot Italian Beef {Recipe}
It's that time of year...my crockpot is taking up valuable real estate space on my countertops once again, yours too? :-) If you are looking for a quick and hearty dinner tonight, this weekend, or even for your menu next week I've got the perfect dish for you. I received this recipe from a very sweet momma from my Mops group, thank you Michelle! She brought our family … [Read more...]
Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
So, as Autumn is upon us my crockpot is now is full gear. Churning out some delicious and cozy meals for the fam on some of the very cool nights we've been enjoying. Here is a super easy crockpot recipe that I made after we had spent last weekend on a fun but always exhausting trip to Ikea...cause we bring all 3 kidlets and think they'll behave perfectly as we wander … [Read more...]
Crockpot Applesauce
I hope you all had a great weekend! We enjoyed a very lovely 3-day weekend thanks to Labor Day. We were lucky enough to have some crazy cool Fall weather this weekend (like temps in the 60's!) and so we did what you must do on a beautifully crisp day...we donned our cute fall sweaters and vests and made this: Homemade applesauce. It was delicious...and healthy Us … [Read more...]
BBQ Beef Sandwiches…Crockpot Style!
Some days I just totally dig me some good 'ol BBQ beef. It's so yummy and saucy :) There's just something about summer that screams BBQ...am I right or am I right? The greatest thing is that I have a recipe for you that not only tastes great but is also made in the crockpot so it's super easy to make, especially if you are entertaining a crowd, and it's summertime, and you … [Read more...]
French Dip..Crockpot Style!
Here is a super easy crockpot meal that is great for a super fast weeknight dinner or a weekend get-together with a house full of good friends. We like to make this when we have company over, we start it in the morning and by the time nap time is done and everyone has gathered at your place you have an easy meal that didn't keep you in the kitchen all day...Hip Hip … [Read more...]
Glazed Cinnamon Coffee Cake…in the Crockpot!
Wow, so I think I am obsessed about trying to make breads in my crockpot now (just a little?) after my Crockpot Banana Bread making session last week went so well. Yesterday during the kidlets nap, I made Glazed Cinnamon Coffee Cake from the same crockpot recipe cookbook I used before, found here. Can I just say...holy coffee cake Batman! It was freakin' good! This coffee … [Read more...]
Crockpot Banana Bread…for Real!
Yesterday for the kidlet's after naptime snack I made Banana Bread. But not just any banana bread, a super yummy and moist bread that was really easy to make...in my CROCKPOT!!! Yup, that's right, I said my crockpot! I bought a crockpot cookbook late last spring and had vague memories that there was a bread section in it. So, I pulled it out yesterday and low and behold … [Read more...]
Crockpot Shredded Beef Tacos
The other night I had a total craving for some tacos...shredded beef tacos to be exact! So I pulled out my trusty crockpot and made one of my most favorite (and super easy) taco dishes....my Crockpot Shredded Beef Tacos. This recipe is so easy and I love that there are only 3 ingredients...TRU DAT! I thought that since Super Bowl Sunday is in one day that I would post this … [Read more...]
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