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Ranchy Mashed Potatoes
I love these tangy mashed potatoes. The flavor is bold enough to stand up to all the other great Holiday flavors. Give them a try this year and see if they don’t quickly become a Thanksgiving favorite. To make it festive, cut up some chives, green onion, dill or parsley and sprinkle it over the […]
Continue readingHow To Thaw A Turkey – Frugal Tip
If you’ve been shopping for a turkey, you know that it’s a lot cheaper to buy it frozen than fresh. There are also lots more options when you go frozen. Since it’s the more frugal option, let’s talk about some of the best ways to go about thawing a turkey. If You Have Plenty Of […]
Continue readingGratitude and Happiness – A Thanksgiving Message
I’d like to introduce you to a new friend of mine today. Her name is Sheri Graham and she’s a homeschooling mom of five and a fellow Christian. One of the things that first grabbed my attention was her happiness and contentment. Life is often stressful, particularly around the Holidays and it’s important to focus […]
Continue readingMake Holiday Dishes Ahead of Time and Freeze Them – Frugal Tip
Last week I shared a tip with you on how to freeze eggs. This week we’ll take advantage of the freezer again… this time to make our lives easier throughout the Holiday season. There are all sorts of things you make well ahead of time. Appetizers It’s nice to have a few appetizers sitting out […]
Continue readingTraditional Oven Roasted Turkey
November is here and I’m starting to think about Thanksgiving. It’s never to early to start planning for the main attraction which is why I thought I’d share my favorite traditional turkey recipe with you today. It’s simple, but comes out great every single time. The secret to a moist and delicious turkey is the […]
Continue readingHow To Freeze Eggs – Frugal Tip
We go through a lot of eggs around here. They are cheap, full of protein and you can fix them into all sorts of different dishes for any meal of the day. Every once in a while I find myself with too many eggs in the fridge or I come across a sale that’s too […]
Continue readingGreen Chili and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Is there anything better than a nice breakfast casserole on cold Sunday morning? Here’s a new recipe I’ve been playing with that has some fun Southwestern flavors. The casserole is easy to put together and can sit in the fridge overnight. You just bake it while enjoying your first cup of coffee and by the […]
Continue readingBaking in Your Slow Cooker
Many people don’t realize they can actually bake in their slow cooker. In fact, some recipes make baking in your slow cooker easier than baking in an oven. Also on the plus side, slow cooker baking uses less energy. Here are some recipes and ideas for baking in your slow cooker. 1. Whole Wheat Bread […]
Continue readingCrockpot Meatloaf Recipe
We love meatloaf around here. I use my mother-in-law’s recipe but modified it to work in the crockpot for those days when we’re busy running around. It’s comfort food and there’s always plenty left over for sandwiches the next day. I also like to crumble up leftover meatloaf and use it in spaghetti sauce. Here’s […]
Continue readingCrockpot Chicken Corn Chowder
I’ll admit it… I love a nice bowl of homemade chowder. There’s just something about the richness and creaminess that’s hard to beat. The problem for me up until now has been that it takes some time to make and that I always feel guilty about all those calories. Well… consider the problem solved with […]
Continue readingCrockpot Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Earlier this week I shared a recipe for a loaded backed potato soup that cooks in the slow cooker that’s been a big hit this fall. Today I have another potato soup for you, but this one includes some sweet potatoes and apples. The combination makes for a great soup that fills you up and […]
Continue readingAdapting Your Favorite Recipes for the Crockpot
“I wonder if I could cook that in the slow cooker…” Have you asked yourself this before? Many of us with slow cookers have eyeballed them and wondered if we could cook our favorite recipe(s) in them. Often, you can. But before you just throw everything into the slow cooker and hope for the best, […]
Continue readingBrowning Meat For Crockpot Cooking – Frugal Tip
Just a quick tip for you this morning. If you’re using meat in your crockpot dishes, take a few minutes in the morning and brown it in a pan. Yes, it takes a little extra time and you have a pan to clean after, but you’ll be rewarded with lots of rich flavors. The nice […]
Continue readingCrockpot Baked Potato Soup
Who doesn’t love a nice baked potato with some sour cream, cheese and bacon? How about taking all those wonderful flavors and turning them into a quick and easy crockpot soup. I think peeling the potatoes was the hardest and most time consuming part of making this soup. Next time I’ll put my husband to […]
Continue readingCrockpot Tuscan Chicken
I love this dish for a couple of reasons. It’s very easy to make. Just grab a few ingredients from your pantry and freezer, toss them in the crockpot in the morning and by dinner time you have a delicious and healthy meal ready to go. Just boil some pasta or rice and dinner is […]
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