Food that is fun and bite-sized is much more exciting to my kids than a big slab of meat. I’m not ashamed to say that I completely take advantage of this knowledge by making lots of “mini” dishes like mini-meatloaves, chicken bites, steak bites, and of course,…
This twist on traditional chili, made with chicken and broth instead of beef and tomatoes, is incredibly flavorful but quite simple to throw together in the slow cooker. If you like a thicker chili, you can add a little coconut flour or arrowroot starch during the…
This is chicken with a lot goin’ on! Flavors come at you from all directions in this Moroccan-inspired dish, which is traditionally slow-cooked in a heavy clay pot called a tagine. In my kitchen, I throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work….
I call this dish Hula Chicken because I want to do a little dance every time I eat it! It’s hard to believe that such a short list of ingredients can deliver so much deliciousness. To keep things simple, you don’t have to broil the chicken at the end, but doing so…
Also known as Chicken Cacciatore (in Italian, cacciatore means “hunter”), traditional Hunter’s Chicken is a braised chicken with tomatoes, onions, and herbs. Thanks to modern-day slow cookers, you don’t have to tend to your chicken all day—yay! I like to use a whole…
The beautiful blend of spices in jerk seasoning is unique but perfectly balanced. You can vary the amount of each spice, however, to get the flavor that works for you. My family enjoys this version, mostly because I use only a pinch of cayenne so that the spice…
Coq au Vin is a traditional French dish that typically includes cut-up chicken, smoked meat, wine, and herbs. The chicken is braised to make it tender and delicious. I love taking the same flavors and throwing them into my slow cooker for a simple, no-fuss dinner that…
This dish has turned into one of my personal favorite slow cooker recipes. I don’t spend a lot of prep time getting ingredients into the slow cooker, and at the end of the day, the house smells amazing and dinner tastes just as good! If you’re having one of those busy…
Fresh thyme works the best for this apple-y dish, but if you don’t have any on hand, dried thyme will work too. Feel free to adjust this seasoning to your taste, as thyme has a distinct flavor and aroma. My family doesn’t care for a strong kick of the spice, so I keep…
PILE 1 medium spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and pulp removedSAUCE INGREDIENTS ¼ cup olive oil1 small onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced¼ cup chopped fresh parsley1 can (28-ounce) tomato sauce2 cans (4-ounce) tomato paste1 can (28-ounce) diced…
When fall rolls around, this spice-packed skirt steak will keep you full and satisfied. I can’t get enough of the smoky flavor and end up making this standby meal often during the cooler months. My favorite part, aside from the great taste, is that we get a filling,…
I love the flavor of fajitas: grilled steak, peppers, and onions…mmm! So I decided to throw those bold flavors into a burger one evening, and wow! Easy to prep ahead and freeze, these burgers will be ready anytime you want a classic burger with a zesty twist. I love…