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Slow Cooker Month: Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie
Pot pies have always been a favorite of mine. As a child, I ate a chicken pot pie almost every Friday night because my parents ate fish and I am allergic to it! Since then, I have been a fan! I don’t often have time to make a traditional chicken or turkey pot pie from scratch and bake it in a pie crust. So this is a simpler take on it. Don’t let the list of ingredients intimidate you. I do all the chopping the night before and store the ingredients in the fridge (or buy precut items if you are short on time!). In the morning, just spray your…
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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
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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: Salisbury Steak
Day #6 Does your family love Salisbury steak? I was a HUGE fan as a kid. My mom used to buy the frozen containers at the grocery store and just put them in the oven for a quick and easy dinner. Now we have more information, right? This recipe is easy. It tastes so much better. We know exactly what’s in it and it’s just as simple as the store-bought version. Meal Prep Note: When lean ground beef goes on sale at the grocery store, stock up and make a couple of batches of the patties ahead of time. Fry them up as directed and freeze. Just thaw and use…
