Slow Cooker Black Beans – dried black beans that are cooked in the crock pot all day. Perfectly seasoned and cooked until soft and delicious. Black beans are kind of a staple with Mexican food. These Homemade Refried Beans are a perfect side dish with your quick and easy taco night, but these black beans…
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Slow Cooker Cream Corn
Crock Pot Creamed Corn – dress up your side dishes with this creamed corn. So much better than any canned stuff you can find. Do you have any side dishes that you just love? There are a handful at my house, like The Rice. But most of the time I am always trying to find…
Instant Pot Pork Tacos
Instant Pot Pork Tacos – these pulled pork tacos are super tender and so delicious. Topped with a creamy Mexican slaw and avocado sauce! Do you have an Instant Pot? I got one about a year ago and love it for for cooking pulled pork and ribs and some soups. I don’t use it for…
Crock Pot Potato Soup
Crock Pot Potato Soup – Creamy loaded potato soup that is made in the crock pot. Perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. What do you do when snow hits or when the weather turns cold? Make soup. Or break out the crock pot. Crock Pot Chili is pretty much a staple when it…
Baked Beans Recipe
Baked Beans Recipe – The BEST homemade baked beans recipe. Super simple to make and it is all done in the crock pot! Make for all your get togethers and barbecues this summer! It is ok to admit if you just buy the can of baked beans at the store and heat them up. I…
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Slow Cooker French Dip – juicy tender beef cooked in a savory broth and served on a French roll. Au jus is great for dipping and make this crock pot recipe a staple in any house! I love a classic French Dip sandwich. If it is on a restaurant menu, it is definitely what I…
Beef Barley Soup Recipe
Beef Barley Soup Recipe – such a hearty and comforting soup. Make in the crock pot, Instant Pot or even on the stove top for a great dinner any night of the week. I am a sucker for a good soup. Ham & Bean soup comes together in the crock pot, so only about 10…
Beef and Noodles Soup
Beef and Noodles Soup – use the crock pot to make this super easy soup recipe. Tender beef, noodles, and a delicious broth make for a comforting soup. My family kind of loves anything with beef and noodles. Garlic Beef and Noodle Bowls are one of our favorites, and you guys seem to like it…
Ham and Bean Soup Recipe
Ham and Bean Soup – a hearty and comforting soup that is not only good for you, but filling and comforting for cold nights. The new year is here, and that means it is time for resolutions, exercise, and trying to eat better. But I am one that thinks the extreme change from eating all…
Cheesy Corn Dip
Cheesy Corn Dip – a delicious hot dip with jalapeno, corn, bacon, and plenty of cheese! Comes together in minutes, and perfect for snacking or entertaining! Do you have a dish that you are known for? Like if you are invited to a party or have friends over, everyone expects it. Maybe it is your…
Creamy Tomato Soup
Creamy Tomato Soup – super easy tomato soup recipe you can make in the crock pot or on the stove top. Great for a quick dinner or lunch. Things have been a little hectic around here lately. My husband had to go out of town for work for a full week. My son was home…
The Best Crock Pot Recipes
Crock Pot Recipes – Using your crock pot or slow cooker is so easy for busy days. Here is 20 crock pot recipes that will help get you through the week! Do you call it a crock pot or a slow cooker? I grew up calling it a crock pot, but it seems like these…
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Meatballs
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Meatballs – super tender meatballs that simmer in a delicious honey garlic sauce. Great for an appetizer or over rice for dinner. I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is next week? Are you ready? I haven’t done a thing to plan for it, so I am not ready. I did buy a turkey…
Slow Cooker Verde Chicken Pesole
Slow Cooker Verde Chicken Pesole – a hearty and comforting soup with tons of great flavor, and it cooks in the crock pot all day! Have you ever heard of Pesole before? I had heard of it, but didn’t really know what it was. I knew it as a Mexican soup with hominy in it….
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich – Just 4 ingredients to make these super tender and delicious French dip sandwiches. They cook in the crock pot all day, so dinner is waiting for you! I can’t believe it is back to school time already! We went yesterday to get my son’s schedule, his locker, and register…
30 Slow Cooker Recipes
30 Slow Cooker Recipes – so many great recipes that use your crock pot. Everything from dinners to desserts to get you through the rest of winter! I think that everyone is always looking for new slow cooker or crock pot recipes. What do you call it, slow cooker or crock pot? I have…
Hot Fudge Crock Pot Brownies
Hot Fudge Crock Pot Brownies – Rich and fudgy brownies made in the crock pot. So easy and sure to fix any chocolate craving! Quite the time to live in Colorado! The Broncos win the Super Bowl and the whole state goes crazy! My 10 year old is a Green Bay Packer fan first, but…
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese – a creamy, cheesy, macaroni and cheese that is made completely in the crock pot! This last weekend we were at my son’s Lego Robotics state competition. I have talked about it a few times before, so if you are a regular you know they were competing at the State…
Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole
Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole – Who doesn’t love pizza? Turn it into a pasta casserole you can make in your crock pot. Dinner the whole family will love! Happy Friday!! So this is the weekend of the Lego Robotics state competition. The boys did really well at their qualifier in November, and they are excited…
Garlicky Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Garlicky Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes – make your favorite mashed potatoes in the slow cooker! I am sitting here typing this, and I think my house might blow away. It is crazy windy, like 40+ mile an hour winds. Stuff is just blowing by the windows in the back of my house, and it is…