When I am trying to come up with a menu for a larger dinner party, I like to think big. A more substantial piece of meat is definitely a desirable option. Pork roasts easily fit in that category. I like serving a roast or a turkey or a whole chicken if I am having a […]
As a working mom, I am always looking for simple ideas to create a dinner for my family each night. My slow cooker is a key piece of kitchen equipment that helps me to efficiently create new recipes and new menus for dinner each night. A highlight of using my slow cooker is being able […]
My slow cooker can be my best friend when it comes to making my dinners efficiently. My slow cooker can make a myriad of recipes that my family will enjoy. It is wonderful to know that I can throw all of my ingredients in the slow cooker when I leave for work in the morning, […]
When your family comes from the old country, you grow up with some recipes that bring you back to your roots. Many old country slow cooker recipes that come from Poland and Germany are not fancy, but they use ingredients that give you a feeling of comfort and nostalgia. Roman Catholic rituals of feasting and […]
It’s funny, but when you search for “great summer recipes” online, there seem to be two consistent categories of results. One, the recipes that make use of as many fresh, seasonal summer veggies as possible… and two, the recipes designed for stuffing as much barbecue, hot dogs, and cheeseburgers into your mouth as possible! I […]
What are your strategies for beating the heat? I’m a fan of creamy ice cream or a good cookout. This time last year, I kicked off the summer by walking around Chicago. It was about 86 degrees, and there were many signs about the Emergency Heat Warning that was in place. My Floridian self just […]
Mmmm … I’m thinking French toast for breakfast, brunch for lunch and some French toast leftovers for dinner! This Healthy T Skinny Blueberry French Toast Recipe is so yummy and super easy to make! It takes a whole 2 minutes to mix up all the ingredients and dump it in the slow cooker – my […]
Labor Day Weekend… yes yes yes! Is there anyone who doesn’t need this break? We’ve been zooming through this year. Everyone I know is at peak stress. Take a deep breath, and exhale. Make some room in your mouth for delicious potluck recipes. We’re gonna be okay. I’m going to make this really easy for […]
It’s funny, but when you search for “great summer recipes” online, there seem to be two consistent categories of results. One, the recipes that make use of as many fresh, seasonal summer veggies as possible… and two, the recipes designed for stuffing as much barbecue, hot dogs, and cheeseburgers into your mouth as possible! I […]
What are your strategies for beating the heat? I’m a fan of creamy ice cream or a good cookout. This year, I kicked off the summer by walking around Chicago. It was about 86 degrees, and there were many signs about the Emergency Heat Warning that was in place. My Floridian self just laughed! I’m […]
