The slow cooker version of our most popular recipe - this slow cooker hashbrown beef bake is divine! Here is the slow cooker version of our most visited recipe - Hashbrown Beef Bake! We have adapted it to the slow cooker - please pay close attention to cooking times. Because of timing, this might be better to slow cook on the weekend, or one a day you'll be home in … [Read more...]
The Fruit Flag Dessert – July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day!
If you're looking for a patriotic and uber healthy dessert, look no further! For Memorial Day, we headed to my dad's house for a backyard BBQ. Before I had both feet in the door, I'd been recruited to help with the fruit flag. It's not terribly time intensive, and with 2 of us working on it, I was surprised at how quickly it came together. And I learned quite a few tricks … [Read more...]
Loaded Cauliflower Soup
This is a keto, low-carb eaters dream! It's filling, delicious and SUPER LOW on the carb index! Give this a whirl, and don't be afraid to pile on the garnishes. Enjoy! Cooking Method Options Slow Cooker Instant Pot Stovetop (below!) P.S. Skip the bacon garnish for vegetarian option! Loaded Cauliflower Soup This is a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Black Bean Posole
Y'all! It's a vegetarian version of a traditional Mexican soup, made with spices like chili powder and oregano, poblano peppers, and hominy corn. And it's SO SO SO SO SO GOOD! I adore 'cheap and filling meals' like this one. I'm often asked "how are you planning on feeding 4 teenage boys on a budget" - and the answer generally involves something along … [Read more...]
Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon
Fantastical. Yes, you read that right - FANTASTICAL. It's more than fantastic, so I made up "fantastical." As in...fantastical combination of flavors that coat and steam-cook the salmon in the foil pack. I adore "foil packs" and you will be seeing more of them over the coming weeks and months. They are great for the grill in the summer, but also the oven in the … [Read more...]
Lemon-Tarragon Cod
This simple yet powerfully flavored sauce, that marinates and coats this mild fish, is next level. It brightens the cod fillets and will make for your next enjoyable dinner!! Lemon-Tarragon Cod 4 - 4 oz. cod filletsSalt and pepper4 Tbsp olive oil4 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 Tbsp fresh tarragonSide: saladSide: rice Cook rice, as … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Coconut Lime Chicken
I adore a good curry meal - and my family does too. But I worked this one up as sort of a "spice-less" option. Curry powder or paste isn't always that spicy - depending on the brand and the amount that you use. This one is similar in nature - without the curry. Perfect for anyone who just isn't all that into curry. This meal has a delightful combination of … [Read more...]
How to Make Brown Rice in the Instant Pot
Learn to Cook PERFECT Brown Rice in the Instant Pot Brown rice can be a bear to cook on the stovetop. It doesn't always cook evenly, it takes a full hour, and it sometimes leaves a "crusted" layer on the bottom of the pot. Well - you don't have to worry about any of those things anymore. Enter "Instant Pot Brown Rice." It cooks and fluffs perfectly - in a fraction of … [Read more...]
Steak Chili
A hearty, chunky chili made with stew beef cubes, red kidney beans, and all the best spices for the perfect chili. This is the best bowl of chili for a cold wintery evening. Enjoy! Steak Chili 2 lb. stew beef cubes1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder1 green bell pepper15 oz. can diced tomatoes15 oz. can red kidney beans1 Tbsp chili powder1 … [Read more...]
Carne Asada Tacos {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Options}
Carne Asada is all about the marinade and this homemade marinade is perfect for steak that will be frozen! (Think - you find some flank steak on sale or special, and need to either cook it or freeze it right away. I usually opt for freezing it...especially when the marinade is acidic like this one. The acid will soften the meat fibers as it thaws and marinates...and then it … [Read more...]