These are evenings when I just love my slow cooker. They are the evenings that it’s dark by 5 pm, everyone is really hungry and dinner just happens. It happens because I did the simple prep work earlier in the day, before I had a headache and a billion after school things to handle with my…
Slow Cooker Veggie Loaded Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
I hope 2016 is off to a great start for you! This year I am focusing on balancing my home and work life a little bit better along with balancing what I eat in the kitchen too. I love comforting meals, but I am working hard to make sure my family gets even more fruits…
Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage & Black Bean Soup
I really enjoy the change of seasons. It’s already gotten pretty chilly here in our neck of the woods and we are getting ready for winter. Living south of Buffalo and on the Lake Erie shoreline means we are in for some chilly, windy winter weather along with lake effect snow. I like to warm…
Slow Cooker Old Fashioned Pot Roast
The cold weather has arrived and that means it’s time to get cozy in the kitchen! Nothing is more comforting than a warm, slow cooked meal after coming in from the cold. Whether you work outside in the elements or bundle up to get in and out of your car to and from work; the…
Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken & Rice
It’s been cold, windy and overcast outside lately and I have been craving warm, comforting meals. It’s the end of fall, things are starting to look pretty brown and the trees are almost bare. My husband thinks I am crazy, but I love this part of fall! Sure it’s yucky outside, but it’s oh so…
Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
Spring is a busy time of year. The days are longer and there are a lot of things to do outside once the weather gets nicer. There are flower beds and gardens to prepare, lawn and patio furniture to get out of storage and clean along with countless children’s activities that may have you driving…
Crockpot Lasagna
I love a meal that tastes great and is made in the Crockpot. Prepare this in the morning and then don’t think about it until you are ready to serve dinner. Since the cook time isn’t as long as traditional Crockpot meals, we like to make this on the weekends when we are home, but…