A recipe that has “easy” and “slow cooker” in its title should rise to the top of your list, epecially during the winter months when the wind chill is enough to make you crave any meal that requires basting or simmering all day long. Who doesn’t want something warm and hearty for dinner— with lots of leftovers? Beef Chili is a lay up for your dinner rotation because you don’t need to do much cooking at all. Simply sauté the beef in a skillet with the vegetables and let your slow cooker do the rest. Over the next few hours in … [Read more...]
Super Bowl: Pulled Chicken Sliders
February 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Hosting a Super Bowl viewing party should be easy. They’re unpretentious, casual parties where (it might be the only time) you can serve a bevy of not so healthy appetizers–from Buffalo wings to cheese balls–relatively guilt-free. This party isn’t about cooking up the latest culinary trends on your best china. Rather, it’s a night overflowing with plain and simple portable dishes since it’s assumed that the television (not the food) is the focal point of the evening. Cooking a dish in a slow cooker for your Super Bowl party is wise way to go. … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken
January 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment
People who don't own a slow cooker look at me like I have three heads when I gush about our slow cooker recipes. The look I get is similar to the way people respond to sleep away camp. If they themselves never experienced the joys of living away from their parents over the summer as a child, then they can't even imagine (or entertain the thought) of sending their own kids. Bottom line: slow cookers are tremendous time savers in the kitchen. The ease of use is remarkable: simply dump in your ingredients and let the appliance do … [Read more...]
Egg Casserole
January 10, 2017 By Leave a Comment
It's frigid here in the northeast. Therefore my quest for comfort food has become dire. I love this breakfast Egg Casserole recipe from Mom's collection. You heard right, a casserole for breakfast time, not dinner. It makes sense as breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why not serve a hearty dish to kick of the long day? Mom's Egg Casserole is as simple as it sounds-- baked eggs in a dish. But, what makes it tastier than a simple egg dish is the addition of the cheese croutons, shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon. … [Read more...]
