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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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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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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