You’d better make extras of these scrumptious drumsticks, because they go fast! Who knew picnic fare could be so flavorful? But they’re not just for your next road trip. We like these so much that they’ve become a staple weeknight meal at home. If you like things on...
For meals on the go, it doesn’t get any healthier or easier than this beautiful salad. Make everything a day ahead, and throw it together during your pit stop for a filling and nutritious lunch-a-go-go. Even my kiddos, who think they don’t like chard, annihilate this...
I made this slaw recently to take on a day trip with my family, and they ate it so quickly that I didn’t even get a bite! Good thing I packed other goodies, or I would have starved. (Well, we were 30 minutes from home, so I wouldn’t have starved. But I was getting...
If you’re looking for something to do with those farmer’s market tomatoes that you couldn’t resist (I understand—they’re beautiful!), try this delicious, smoky tomato soup. I like to prep the ingredients on the stovetop and in the oven. Then I let the slow cooker...
I like to make this huge batch of chili in my big-boy 6-quart slow cooker because I’m sure to have leftovers for lunch the next day. If you don’t want to go quite this big, you can use your smaller cooker, but cut the recipe in half. Filled with chunks of beef and...
The enticing aroma of this sweet, tangy, and savory roast will call your name by dinnertime! Remember that browning your roast prior to putting it in the slow cooker gives it an appetizing color and deeper flavor, but it isn’t a must. If you’re having a busy morning,...
TOMATILLO SALSA INGREDIENTS 1 pound tomatillos, papery skins removed2 jalapeños, cored, seeded, and chopped2 cloves garlic, sliced½ small yellow onion, chopped1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro⅛ tsp cumin1 tsp sea saltFreshly ground black pepper to tasteCASHEW CREAM...
I threw this recipe together one morning with the few ingredients I had on hand. Sometimes the best recipes are created that way! My family devoured the entire roast for dinner and proclaimed it their favorite slow cooker meal ever! Well, you can’t get any better than...
This is another nostalgic recipe from my wonderful mom. She used to make a large pan of these mushroom meatballs to fill our tummies with a hearty, satisfying meal. We laugh a little now at the polar-opposite ingredients she used, such as elk burger for the meatballs...
I love throwing a handful of ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning, knowing that while I work all day, a tender, juicy, and flavorful dinner is making itself! The flavors of this pork roast are pretty hard to beat, which means that you’ll want to buy a...
