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...]
Slow Cooked Drunken Meatballs
December 12, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The other day I got an email for a “Drunken” Meatball recipe that not only peaked my interest, but it had me rushing out the door to the nearest market to buy some pre-cooked cocktail meatballs. The operative words here are “slow cooked” and “pre-cooked” which, translated, means hassle-free in the kitchen. With the busy holiday season upon us, perhaps the last thing you want to do is spend more time in the kitchen cooking. If you're having friends over and in need of something to serve—Slow Cooked Drunken Meatballs fit the bill. They're … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
November 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment
This recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my favorites. I look forward to making it and every year, I inevitably tweak the ingredients. That's the one big relief coming off of our successful Bake it Happen Breast Cancer Baking campaign last month. While baking is exact, like a science, working with the slow cooker is anything but. You can manipulate ingredients and measured amounts each time you work with the same recipe to get your desired results. Let's face it. It’s been so mild out, who’s really thinking about … [Read more...]
Apple Butter
September 26, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Before we turn into all things pumpkin for October, we have to give apples their spotlight. Many people are starting to take advantage of the fall harvest, venturing to the apple orchards for apple picking. However, what should we do with all those bushels of apples? We can't let them go to waste because, there are at least 34 science-backed health benefits of apples. Make Apple Butter! This recipe for homemade apple butter only requires a slow cooker. It'll yield enough butter to freeze for months and has been a family favorite for … [Read more...]
