Welcome to the 31 Days of Summer Slow Cooker series that we'll be hosting here in May! This is the first recipe that we're sharing in the series and I thought we should start with a dessert. Ya know, because dessert first??? This peaches (and cream) cobbler just bleeds summer goodness, and I can't wait to share other summer slow cooker dessert recipes with you this month. … [Read more...]
Raspberry Crescent Rolls
I think this photo speaks for these rolls. I don't need to go into how amazing they are. How perfectly sweet, tart and creamy they are. I think you can tell by looking at them. I will however show you how simple it is to make them! Here's a little peak at how these come together...then it's your turn to print the recipe and make them for your people! 3 small bowls … [Read more...]
Borracho Beans with Chorizo Sausage
You want to know how I'm planning on surviving the teenage years without spending $8,000 a month of food (yes, I'm exaggerating!)??? This pot of beans right here. Specifically, I plan on making lots and lots and lots and lots of rice and beans over the years. Because it's cheap. And it's filling. And all of my boys will polish their plates when they are loaded with … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cuban Style Pork Roast
I miss the Caribbean. I miss the food in the Caribbean. While I've never visited Cuba, I spent 6 years living on the next island over, the Dominican Republic. And the food, oh the food...I miss the food! I love getting to recreate the flavors of the Caribbean in my kitchen now. This Cuban style pork roast combines the acidity and citrus flavors from orange juice and lime … [Read more...]
Roasted Chicken with Mustard-Chive Sauce
If you're growing herbs and chives, you must make this. If you're thinking about starting an herb garden, now is the time to get it started. Be sure to add chives to the list. If you're just not that into gardening, grab a packet of fresh chives from the produce section. Or you could use the freeze dried chives on the spices aisle too. However you want to get your … [Read more...]
Ranch Popcorn
You want to know what I love about popcorn? Well, it's a few things. First, it's so ridiculously cheap. Yes, just the kernels...they are crazy cheap when you get a big bag. And I always get a big bag because we go through popcorn quickly. Second, it's so fun to make. My boys LOVE to make popcorn with our electric air popper. (Like this one.) We received ours as a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pomegranate Chicken
Oh my depth of flavor. Just, oh my. Pomegranate juice packs a powerful punch - both in antioxidents and in flavors. This perfectly balanced marinade for chicken calls for pomegranate, a touch of honey, a splash of balsamic vinegar, cumin, and garlic. The honey sweetens up the rich, deep pomegranate flavors, the vinegar adds a nice tang and then there's the addition of a … [Read more...]
Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Breakfast for dinner...always popular and always fun! If you ask any of my older boys what their favorite meals are, "brinner" would be in the top 5 for each of them. And this strawberry syrup...so so so so tasty. So fresh, so sweet, so perfect. I make this syrup with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, sugar and some cornstarch to thicken it up a bit. (You could use all … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
My son Charlie has declared these the perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. He's not a fan of chocolate chip cookies. Which I make often. So I find myself making a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies for Charlie and my husband. (Charlie is Steve's mini-me in so many ways...looks, personality, they are both early bird morning people, they don't like chocolate chip cookies but do like … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Rosemary Artichoke Chicken Thighs
It's amazing how just a few ingredients can be so delicious. Seriously. Sometimes I marvel at the power of food...and how it is cooked...and how flavors mingle together...into the perfect meal. This Artichoke chicken is phenomenal. And I think it's because the dark meat chicken is slow cooked all day...soaking in the flavors of the artichokes, the rosemary and the … [Read more...]