One of my big dislikes of slow cooker recipes is that many of them call for opening a can of soup and pouring it on top of something. After I began paying attention to the ingredients listed on cans of soup, I realized I didn’t want to cook like that. While I try to avoid… Continue reading Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork
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Pan Sear When Using Slow Cooker
When I first began using my slow cooker, I mostly opened packages and cans, dumped them in, and turned it on. The result was less than tasty but after a long day at work, my husband and I were happy to come home to a warm meal. It didn’t taste great and was super salty… Continue reading Pan Sear When Using Slow Cooker
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is all about the food for me. It's not about the game - although we'll be watching it - and we'll be cooking. On the menu so far is a big batch of nachos - with pinto beans already made in the slow cooker - and buffalo shrimp - think wings only… Continue reading Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Dinner Group Gathering
The only bad thing about our recent dinner group gathering was that one of the couples had to cancel at the last minute. It’s so hard coordinating all the calendars that we had to dine without the fourth couple. There are 4-couples in our group and the hosting couple is responsible for making the entrée… Continue reading Dinner Group Gathering
Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s something about eating chicken noodle soup that always makes me feel better. Warm and full of vegetables, if anyone has the sniffles in our family, this soup goes right on the weekly meal plan! What I like about chicken noodle soup is that you can use leftover chicken – after you’ve oven roasted it… Continue reading Chicken Noodle Soup
13 Tips for Eating Healthier
It requires a lot of work and constant attention to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of eating foods that are good for us are not always easy to see or feel but maintaining a healthy lifestyle gives us a longer and healthier life. These 13 tips for eating healthier will save not only on… Continue reading 13 Tips for Eating Healthier
Gluten Free Soup Thickener
While most recipes suggest using flour or corn starch to thicken soups and stews, I have a secret ingredient for thickening soups that’s gluten free and vegan - and it’s super healthy, too. It’s beans! By using white beans in place of other thickeners, you’re getting a gluten free, vegan thickener that’s loaded with fiber.… Continue reading Gluten Free Soup Thickener
Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook
Need a few last minute holiday gift ideas for the home cook in your life? Here are 5 of my favorite items to have in my kitchen and why… 1. One Tablespoon size ice cream scoop – Because I have a small kitchen, I need my gadgets to do double-duty. My ice cream scoop gets… Continue reading Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook
Buying Organic Fruits and Vegetables
While I’d like to buy all organic fruits and vegetables, it’s not feasible for our food budget. During the summer months, it’s easy to know what chemicals are on our vegetables (none) because we try to grow most of them ourselves. When I head to the grocery store, however, there are certain fruits and vegetables… Continue reading Buying Organic Fruits and Vegetables
Monthly Meal Plan
If you’re a regular reader of our meal plans you know two things: We don’t really meal plan for a month at a time. We meal plan weekly. We cook and eat the same things over and over. Or so it seems to our teenage daughter. But, honestly, she’s right. We do eat the same… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
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