Slow Cooker Month: Beef Stroganoff With A Twist
Beef stroganoff is a common dinner staple in many homes. My mother rarely ever made it from scratch. I bet if she had had this recipe, she might have made it more often! Traditionally, this dish is served over egg noodles. But with the growing popularity of veggie noodles, it’s a great way to make this dish lighter for the warmer months! Check it out! Oh — intentional leftovers! As I mentioned in my email, this is an opportunity to make use of the concept of intentional leftovers. These are also known by other names — nextovers, etc. You make extra with a plan to use them the next day…
Slow Cooker Month: Creamed Cauliflower & Cheese Soup
Do you ever have one of those days where you’re in the mood for some comfort food? I do. Soup is my go-to comfort food, Here’s a versatile recipe that can play a role in an everyday dinner or in an elegant dinner. Take a look! If you want the recipes from this month in your mailbox, sign up here: Slow Cooker Challenge
Slow Cooker Month: Do You Want Some Chicken?
Chicken, chicken, chicken… It’s an all-time favorite all-year-round! It’s the one thing everyone in my family will eat without too much ado! I am sure many other families are similar. Far be it from me to disappoint! Besides, you may think of fall when you hear pot roast, but using a chicken and some tasty herbs turns this into a dish that works well for spring and summer too. Use some of the leftovers to make soup the next day, or turn the leftover chicken into chicken salad. If you want the recipes from this month in your mailbox, sign up here: Slow Cooker Challenge
Adapting Your Favorite Meals To Slow Cooker Cooking
We all have favorite dishes that everyone in the family enjoys. Why not adapt them to the slow cooker so you can enjoy them even on the busiest of days or when you’re not really in the mood to cook. What Can You Slow Cook? While not every single recipe lends itself to preparing it in the slow cooker, you’ll be surprised how many dishes do. Soups, stew, and casseroles are a no brainer. But have you tried making your famous spaghetti sauce in the slow cooker? Just cook some pasta. When it’s ready, dinner is served. Or how about cooking your grandma’s meatloaf recipe in the crockpot? Obviously you…
Buying a New Journal? What to Look For…
When it comes time to buy a new journal, don’t rush the process. You might be using it for months before getting another one, so it should be something that checks off all your required boxes, from the size to how it looks. Here are some features to consider when looking for a new journal. Size Size matters when it comes to your journal. It can change the weight, determine whether or not you can bring it with you in your purse, and it changes how long your pages are. If you journal at home and always have it sitting on your desk, then a larger journal might be good…
Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 6-Quart Slow Cooker Review
Price Point: Low-end Presented in your choice of either a Copper, Silver, or White outer shell, the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 6-Quart Slow Cooker is very aptly named. With features that allow you to cook at home and transport meals without mess – or do all your cooking on the go – this budget-priced, large-capacity slow cooker is an attractive option for every budget. Introduction Full-grip, no-heat handles make transportation very easy. Multiple heat settings allow you to cook and warm a wide variety of dishes. Hamilton Beach has been known for years for creating affordable and functional items for your kitchen. This is just one more quality product…
Slow Cooker Month: Breakfast Burrito Filling
Mornings can be crazed. Having a ready-to-go breakfast that you can sit down and eat or eat on the run can be a time and lifesaver. You can use eggs in these burritos or you can make hashbrowns (which is what we do in our house most of the time_ to add to the burritos when you wrap them. Enjoy! If you want the recipes from this month in your mailbox, sign up here: Slow Cooker Challenge
Slow Cooker Month: Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Ribs
Do you ever have a taste of BBQ ribs in the middle of winter? Or during a thunderstorm? Or anytime when the gas grill is not the most convenient option…it can be a bummer! As someone who lives in the South, it’s almost never too cold to grill outside but thunderstorm happens all the time! If your family is looking for ribs, this recipe may solve that problem for you. If you want the recipes from this month in your mailbox, sign up here: Slow Cooker Challenge
Slow Cooker Month: So Good Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers
I remember the first time I saw a stuffed pepper. I was young and had only seen peppers used as sides and flavor enhancers — never the main dish. As I grew older I learned to appreciate their versatility. These stuffed peppers are full of meat and veggies making them a great healthy meal. The best things are that cooking them in the slow cooker makes this easy enough for a weekday meal and that the peppers turn out super sweet and tender with the long, slow cooking. They are so good! If you want the recipes from this month in your mailbox, sign up here: Slow Cooker Challenge
Four Cooking Tips and Tricks For the Slow Cooker
Since this month is all about slow cooking, here is another post with cooking tips and tricks on making your slow cooking the best it can be, A slow cooker is one of the best appliances you can have when you want to cook healthy meals without spending too much extra time. There are different types of slow cookers to choose from, from compact ones to larger varieties.** Some slow cookers also have timers, so that you set when it should be turned on and off, so your meals can be done at the right time. Here are some tips for using the slow cooker to cook healthy meals. 1.…
