Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches A few years ago, when I worked full-time outside my home, I loved using my slow cooker to get dinner on the table. It was the best feeling to walk through the door at the end of the day and be greeted by the smells of dinner cooking. Especially when it involved very little effort on my part. I often tossed all the ingredients in my slow cooker and slid it in the fridge at night. The next morning, I just had to pop the pot in the warming unit and turn it on before walking out the door. A home-cooked meal doesn't get much easier than that. Now, as a stay-at-home mom, my commute is from my bed to the coffee Keep Reading
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili recipe
Green Chile Chicken Chili Football is not really my thing. I don't really mind watching games, but I couldn't tell you the difference between a tight end and an end zone. I know those are both football references, and I could think of at least 3 tight end jokes, so at least that's something. As long as the chips & dip are within easy reach, though, I would happily sit on the couch for at least one... quarter. And yes, I just Googled that. Inning didn't sound right. But something I do love is getting together with friends and family and food. Football is as good an excuse as any for doing just that. Although maybe we have to Zoom watch Keep Reading
How to make slow cooker caramelized onions
Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions Apparently, I am on a caramelizing kick. First, this butternut squash. Last week was roasted garlic. Now caramelized onions. Somebody stop me! The ingredient list is so short, the steps so simple, and the results so good that it's hard not to be a fan. Just like with roasting garlic, caramelizing onions replaces that often sharp, bitter bite with a sweeter, deeper flavor. These mellow onions can be used in anything from soups and stews to pizzas and burgers. Or just spread some goat cheese over a slice of bread and lay some caramelized onions on top. I did. Then I ate it for breakfast. I'm not pregnant or anything, Keep Reading
Frugal Dinners: Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
Slow Cooker Chuck Roast One thing you must know about me (Angela) is that I do not enjoy cooking. I am not particularly good at it. And when I become a millionaire, I plan to hire a full time cook/massage therapist/laundry folder. That said, I thought it may be helpful to post some dinners that I scrape together to inspire those who are bent in a similar way. Here's what I made for Friday's dinner: Slow Cooker Chuck Roast You will eventually notice that I do exactly the same thing with all other beef crockpot meals. Here are my ingredients: First, I dumped a 1 lb bag of baby carrots ($1) and about 7 organic, chopped potatoes ($.50) in Keep Reading