Meal Prep
Posts about prepping for your meals. Meal prep can range from meal planning to making different ingredients that can be used to make a number of different meals during the week. Meal prep is ideal for busy people.
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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
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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.…
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National Gluten-Free Day: Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Oats
Mornings can be hectic, so this make-ahead recipe means one less thing you need to do before you start your day. As an added bonus, this healthy and delicious overnight breakfast recipe will have your house smelling like freshly baked apple pie when you wake up in the morning. It’s a good day for this recipe because it’s National Gluten-Free Day! I know there is some controversy about gluten and oats so if you are concerned, you can purchase gluten-free oats for this recipe. This recipe also fits into the slow cooker month theme so it’s a big win-win! Enjoy! If you want the recipes from this month in your…
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Slow Cooker Month: How we do stew down here in the South :)
Day 10 of the Slow Cooker Challenger… Beef Stew… At one point, beef stew meant multiple pots and a good chunk of the day hanging in the kitchen. Crockpots have made it easier to make this dish. And you can have some variety here too — add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes if you want! It’s how we stew in the South… If you want the recipes from this month in your mailbox, sign up here: Slow Cooker Challenge
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Slow Cooker Month: Spiced Peachy Pork Chops
Do you like spicy-sweet food? Well, you could be in luck! This recipe mixed pork, peaches, tomatoes, and spices. Sounds like a winner to me. GIve it a try to let me know what you think! If you want the recipes from this month in your mailbox, sign up here: Slow Cooker Challenge If you want the recipes from this month in your mailbox, sign up here: Slow Cooker Challenge
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Slow Cooker Month: Corned Beef and Cabbage on the Slow
Hi there! This is the beginning of Week 2 (recipe 8) of the Slow Cooker Challenge. Have you been making any of the recipes? How did it go? Be sure to let me know in the comments! On to Week 2: You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to have Corned Beef and Cabbage. With this recipe, you can have it any day of the week! You can also add potatoes if you would like. I liked corned beef as a kid but my mother thought it was too much trouble to make on a regular basis. If my mother had this recipe, we might have had this…
