Healthy Recipes from a Busy Kitchen
After the holidays I always find myself wanting to take a break from the kitchen. I take a week or two to relax and recharge while keeping the menu planning to a minimum. This is the time when I take full advantage of that beautiful kitchen appliance known as the slow cooker. Oh how I [...]
Whew – the holidays are behind us and the new year is here. Are you as tired of all the heavy holiday indulgences as I am? For the next few weeks I’m going to be looking for quick and simple ways to feed the family some healthy meals while giving myself a break from some [...]
Easy, tasty slow cooker recipes are coveted by most of us who do the cooking for the family. Slow cooker recipes are not hard to come by but the ones that make your mouth water aren’t that easy to find. I knew this Slow Cooker Chili Rubbed Pork Roast recipe was one of the recipes [...]
Is there anything better than a big ole pot roast at the end of a busy day? It’s like getting a big hug and a pat on the back all at once. I make pot roast for dinner fairly frequently during the cooler months because it’s such an easy, one pot, family friendly meal. This [...]
How to Cook a Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot So I know cooking a whole chicken in a crock pot might not be as glamorous as some of the other recipes I post on Mondays around here, but believe me, this is something you need to know about. This chicken has changed my life. [...]
With Earth Day right around the corner, I’m teaming up with Cascadian Farm to celebrate! What better way to celebrate all that the Earth has to offer than by enjoying a fun, organic meal with friends? And how about if that meal was practically effortless? I love that Cascadian Farm has so many organic products [...]
Chicken Sloppy Joes | Crock Pot Chicken Recipe These Chicken Sloppy Joes are definitely not the most elegant meal I’ve ever made, but it may just be the easiest, and was an instant hit with the entire family. There are times when those qualities are more important than trying to impress someone with a fancy [...]
This time of year I become obsessed with making chicken stock. It’s one of the simplest and most inexpensive ways there is to boost immunity, add nutrition, and improve the flavor of many of the dishes I make every day. The health benefits of making your own chicken stock are impressive. Homemade stock is full [...]
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