I wish meatloaf was called something else. For some reason it has never sounded that appetizing. Fortunately despite a less than wonderful name it is pretty easy to make and really good. One of my favorite things about meatloaf is it is pretty adaptable. You can very easily change up the flavors and even the… Continue reading Bacon wrapped meatloaf
Mississippi roast is an incredibly popular meal. It typically uses a jar of peppercinos and my kids aren’t really into spicy foods yet. I try when making a dinner to make it so as many people will like it as possible exactly how it is. I make a version that is very similar to the… Continue reading Knock off Mississippi Roast
Sausage peppers and onions are one of my favorites. I cooked this on a sheet pan. You can absolutely do in a crockpot and I have. It works well the sausages just don’t get crispy ( although a quick trip under the broiler could probably fix that if you prefer crispy). Here is the cost… Continue reading Sheet pan sausage peppers and onions
I love a good Alfredo sauce. I used to be intimated by making an alfredo/cheese sauce. Here is my almost fool proof ( because nothing is 100% fool proof) sauce recipe. It is very forgiving and can be tweeked with what you have one hand… for those times for example you realize your parm cheese… Continue reading Super easy Alfredo style sauce
I was going to call this Lazy Man’s Slow Cioker Mongolian Beef because this was my short cut version because I don’t have time in this season of life for lots of extra steps…. with 5 kids ( one being only 7 weeks old) I need it to be fast and painless. I decided instead… Continue reading Busy Moms Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
This recipe is made with the leftover chicken from the slow cooker fajita style chicken . You could use any precooked chicken you have on hand Into a pan I added about 3 cups of the leftover shredded chicken. I heated it up and served that my children with fruit, carrots, and shredded cheese. They… Continue reading Chicken Flautas
My slow cooker is one of my best friends. I cook chicken in it often because my recipes are easy to adapt for my less food adventurous children. This recipe will feed my semi large family over several meals. I like to repurpose my leftovers into new meals so I prefer to make a big… Continue reading Slow Cooker Fajita style chicken
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