This is not the first time that I've shared a recipe with the mango-avocado combination and it probably won't be the last. There's the Grilled Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa. There's the salad version with goat cheese and vinaigrette (which I have for lunch several days a week!). And there's the pasta version, with Orzo too. It might because all 4 of the boys … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato & Chicken Curry
More chicken curry meals in the slow cooker. This meal is actually a regular part of our family rotation. The list of meals that we have repeatedly is very short, given that we are always trying new recipes for the website. But this one has been on the list for a few years and will remain. Mainly because everyone at the table polishes their plate. It's rare for that to happen … [Read more...]
Beef Roast with Apple, Carrots, Onions, and Red Potatoes
While I love beef roasts in the oven, especially for the holidays, I super-duper-love beef roasts made in the slow cooker for everyday meals, or for Sunday supper. Comfort. Warm. Hearty. Flavorful. And affordable too. I may purchase a nicer cut of roast for a holiday feast, but for everyday meals a round roast will do just fine. And my frugal cooking heart does a leap … [Read more...]
Peaches & Cream Baked Oatmeal
Please. I beg of you. Stop what you are doing right now and run to the store to buy some ripe peaches. They must be ripe, slightly soft to the touch with a bit of give when you gently squeeze it. Buy a bunch of them. And then make this. And then come back and thank me. (Kidding! Sorta!) This stuff is like the flavor packets you get at the store...except it … [Read more...]
Curried Coconut Chicken
This past weekend, I was in Portland and dined out at an Indian restaurant. I might have drooled while I ate my Tandoori. But mostly because it has thinly julienned pieces of ginger. I really could have just eaten a bowl of julienned ginger and the mango chutney and been happy. But the Tandoori was amazing too. While I'm not a trained Indian food chef, I can tell you that … [Read more...]
Macaroni & Cheese
Yes, it can be done. And you should try it. It's pretty simple and straightforward...let me know what you think! Get the full recipe for Slow Cooker Macaroni & Cheese here. Welcome to our 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals! July is a HOT month for most of us and one of my favorite ways to keep the kitchen cool in the summer is by using my slow cooker. Each day for the … [Read more...]
Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
I don't ask you to do this often, but I'm going to have to ask you to trust me on this. Not only is this a super mom-friendly recipe (given that all the ingredients cook together in one dish!), it's also a super kid friendly dish. The maple gives off just enough sweetness to the chicken and the sweet potatoes...heck, even the carrots sweeten up a bit. Give this one a try and … [Read more...]
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
I have a problem. But I know it's a problem and I'm working on it. Each week is different, some weeks better than others. Here is my problem: I bite off more than I can chew. (Not with food...with our schedule.) While I crave simplicity and flexibility, I also know that I don't like to be bored. So if I'm not working, then I've got a fun activity scheduled. (Remember that … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Chicken
Here's what I want you to do with this one...I want you to cook this out on your back porch. First make sure it's in a safe place and that no wildlife will try to sneak a bite. Then let it slow cook the day away outside. But don't be surprised if some of your neighbors show up for a luau. Because it might smell like you're having one. And everyone is going to want in! ;) We … [Read more...]
Spicy Sausage & Peppers
Want to only spend 5 minutes...maybe even 3 minutes...on dinner?! Then this meal is for you! Add sausage. Add canned tomatoes. Add frozen peppers and onions. Slow Cook. So easy, you might even have your 8 year old do it! Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family does!!! Get the full recipe for Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage & Peppers here. Welcome … [Read more...]