Freezer Meals? Heck, yes! Answer the age old question, “What’s for dinner?” with Freezer Meals. In under 2 hours, you will have 10 time saving homemade meals featuring chicken ready in your freezer whenever your family needs them! I Are you gluten free, dairy free or both? If so, I’ve got you covered, with substitutions […]
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This recipe was posted in 2016 and has been updated with a printable recipe card and new details in 2021. Backyard BBQ Food Summer is just around the corner and that means backyard BBQ season is about to come into full swing! You know what I’m talking about – friends gathering at each others houses, […]
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UPDATE: As of January 2021 I have updated the printable recipes for my Beef Barley Soup to include directions for both the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker. This post has the Slow Cooker directions. Making Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup To start, prepare a 2 pound chuck roast by cutting into small 1 to 1.5 […]
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My slow cooker chicken tortilla stew could not be easier. Your whole family is going to love this super simple, freezer meal friendly recipe. It is full of whole foods and makes a fantastic hands off dinner that will warm you up during the cold winter months ahead. Bonus: It is a slow cooker […]
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Have you ever noticed how citrus is paired with fresh herbs in many cultures and cuisines throughout the world? Think about it for a moment – Cilantro lime rice anyone? How about grilled lamb with fresh lemon and oregano or skip the meat and fill up on pappardelle with lemon and basil. Top grilled fish […]
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UPDATE: As of January 2021 I have updated the printable recipes for my Beef Barley Soup to include directions for both the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker. This post has the Instant Pot directions. Instant Pots, or instapots for short, are all the rage these days. They are marketed for busy people looking to make […]
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If you follow any food bloggers, you’ve probably seen some version of the crockpot sausage and tortellini soup floating around on social media. What’s not to love? Sausage, cheese, pasta? Yummmmm! Although it’s a hearty dish, perfect for a cold winter’s night, it probably isn’t the healthiest mid week meal. I have lightened up my […]
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I have a quick and easy stove top recipe for homemade chicken soup on the blog, but I have been wanting to make a crock pot version because 1. it’s slow cooker season and 2. I get requests for crock pot recipes ALL the time. So let’s get started. The base to any great soup […]
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Lentils may be tiny, but they sure pack a nutritional punch. These wholesome little power houses serve up 18 grams of protein per cup – so it’s no wonder that some people tout them to be amongst the world’s healthiest foods. Lentil soup comes in so many beautiful forms but one of my all time […]
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Smooth, velvety clouds of mashed potatoes are what dreams are made of. But did you know that you could get delicious, creamy mashed potatoes without adding any cream?! Yes, it’s true, read on to see how I make my deliciously dairy free mashed potatoes in the crock pot for an easy side dish to any […]
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