I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Day 2′s Lunchbox?! Ham & Cheese Kebabs Carrot 'chips' (you can buy these or save some money and make your own with a crinkle cutter … [Read more...]
Avocado, Grapefruit with Goat Cheese Salad
I'm sharing this salad in honor of my stepsister. It's her favorite and she always makes it for family dinners when she's in town from New York. She usually adds blue cheese, but I'm including goat cheese because it sits better with my tummy. I saw a food blogger friend share her new favorite dressing on Instagram this past weekend and it just so happens to be the best … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 1
Welcome to the first day of our new 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas that we'll be doing for the month of August! I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be...so I thought I'd help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What's In Day 1's Lunchbox?! Peaches … [Read more...]
20 Gluten Free Slow Cooker Freezer Packs For $150
Have you ever wished you could make enough crockpot dinners to last for weeks, so you can just let it cook, while you enjoy your time with your family each night? Each Meal Feeds 4 People And Costs Less Than One Family Member's Meal Out! Let me introduce you to the... What better way to help you survive and thrive the busyness of life than with a 20 Meals for $150 plan … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This is our final recipe in the 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals...you can find the complete list here! I will be compiling all of the recipes featured in the series plus a few others and giving it away as a free e-cookbook soon! :) I ran errands yesterday morning...lots of errands...then … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crisp
Alright friends. There is nothing sexy about the way this looks. In fact, I think it looks the opposite of sexy. I didn't have any ice cream or whipped cream to garnish this with...so I'm left with un-sexy looking apple crisp. But let me talk to you a minute about the taste. The taste is uber sexy. I think it's the way the the slow cooker cooks the apples, and how the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Ride ‘Em Cowboy Beef
Can you see the beef peeking out from underneath the mountain of beans, corn and zesty tomatoes?!!? This is the perfect 'clear out the pantry' meal...and the perfect 'I'm rushing out the door and don't have time to make dinner' meal. Because the hands on time on this is about 4 minutes. Minute One. Place beef roast in the slow cooker. Minute Two. Add seasoning to the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
When I shared the Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes a few weeks back, I didn't realize that I had never shared the Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes on this site. We have these often, especially in the winter months...and of course at holiday meals. I love using my slow cooker to make sweet potatoes because it's one.less.dish.in.the.overcrowded.oven. So...here they are...sharing them at … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde Beef Street Tacos
These beef tacos may very well be my favorite...of all time. (I've probably said that about other tacos before and might say it about future tacos as well. Because I just love tacos.) But really...the salsa verde, the tender beef, the bite from the cilantro and the creaminess and tang from the goat cheese...makes for a real party in your mouth! Next time you see chuck roast on … [Read more...]
Mexican Carnitas
Carnitas...so simple to make and so delicious. Add whatever toppings you like...we enjoyed our with salsa and avocados. Also, don't skip the lime juice...it gives such a delicious flavor to the pork and helps soften the meat as it slow cooks! Also, more slow cooker tacos tomorrow...because who doesn't love tacos?! Get the full recipe for Slow Cooker Mexican Carnitas … [Read more...]