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 […]
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 […]
Spring is the perfect time to get the family together around the dinner table to share a homemade meal and spend some quality time together. When I think of family dinners, I think of classic comfort food that my mom used to make – like chicken casseroles, lasagna, and meatloaf! Especially during the rainy and […]
Not ready to put away your slow cooker this spring? I don’t blame you; it’s super convenient. You can still make great slow cooker recipes that aren’t too heavy. In fact, this light but savory Slow Cooker Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya is really refreshing! This slow cooker recipe is a great weeknight dinner. It changes […]
On St. Patrick’s Day these days, everyone is Irish. Everyone has that love for their fellow man and appreciation for the spirit of Ireland on March 17th each year. You don’t need to go out to a bar to catch some of that green spirit. You can have some right in your own kitchen with […]
Why make your pork chops in a slow cooker when they can cook up so quickly in the oven? There are several reasons that your slow cooker will deliver the absolute most tender and juicy pork chop you have ever eaten. Your slow cooker will certainly take some of the stress out of rushing home […]
On Christmas morning, you want to see what Santa brought, right? You can see the bottom of your fry pan any old day—this is a holiday. Treat yourself by making breakfast a breeze with slow cooker breakfast recipes. Just dump the ingredients into your slow cooker before you leave out those milk and cookies, and […]
There’s no doubt about it. We’re all busy people. No matter what you have to do this week, you’re probably feeling like you just don’t have time to make dinner every night. It takes away precious free time that you might spend doing other things like hanging out with your family or just relaxing after […]
Recipes with rice are usually easy and quick to prepare. Plus, you can use many types of sauces to liven your dish up. Many ethnicities use rice in some of their most traditional dishes. Rice is a very big part of many cultures. There are many types of beef and chicken Asian recipes with rice. […]
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 […]
