So...it the 'mom's new year' as many people call it. August is the time when moms all over regroup from the leisurely days of sleeping in, pool fun and all other summer activities. Regrouping involves a shift in mindset back into routine and structure, but it often involves getting up earlier, having to get breakfast prepared and lunch boxes packed, in a hustle to get out the … [Read more...]
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Learn how to cook bacon in the oven, and you'll never have to worry about grease splatter from the skillet burning your wrists again! Have you ever cooked bacon in the oven?! It used to be that I'd cook a few pieces of bacon from the package in a skillet, occassionally the microwave if I was in a hurry. But this growing brood of boys of mine means I'm making a full … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
It's that time of year when I just start wanting to stock the freezer. It's like nesting when you're pregnant times 4. When it comes to the morning hours, I need to do all that I can to survive them. And one of those things is stocking the freezer (and getting in the habit again of doing this weekly!) with pancakes, muffins, etc. for breakfast and lunchboxes. I had some … [Read more...]
How to Pan Roast Radishes
Radishes. Obscure. Underrated. They might be one of those vegetables that you pass up at the farmer's market or in the grocery store. But you shouldn't... They have a great peppery flavor with crisp, crunchy texture, until you cook them! They are filled with Vitamin C, Potassium, antioxidants and fiber. Plus, one of my favorite radish recipes: Radish & Cucumber … [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...]
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...]