Now that some cooler, more winter-like temperatures are here, it’s time for some chili! I’ve had an on-going debate with Mr. Real Food for some time now about whether or not chili should have meat. He says it does and I disagree. To me, chili needs to be hearty, filling and warm. This black bean…
Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
I need to preface this post by saying that this is NOT a healthy, real food recipe. You might have guessed that from the Chocolate Lava Cake title. Yeah, I know that’s what I promote and blog about but, if you’ve read some of my other posts, you’ll know that I encourage the 80/20 rule…
Kielbasa and Spinach Soup
Since reducing my family’s meat consumption over the past year or so, I’ve been trying to find ways to incorporate a little meat into our diets from time to time. You see, my family seems to think they cannot live without meat in their lives. While I disagree with that and can live a full…
Tex Mex Quinoa
Since trying quinoa a few years ago and making it a regular part of our diet, I’ve been looking for different ways to make it. I’ve added it to soups, side dishes, substituted it for rice and even used it in brownies. It’s just versatile and such a great source of protein. Add in the…
Top 14 of 2014
What a great year 2014 has been! It was my second full year with the blog and another year of incredible growth and I’m extremely pleased with how the year went. I’ve got some big things happening in 2015 and can’t wait to show you! But for now, I’m going to share the top 14…
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyBrothersSalsa #CollectiveBias Every family has certain things about them that they keep within their inner circle of friends and family. My family is no different – except that I’m about to expose it to the world. I’ve never…
Idiot’s Guides: Slow Cooker Cooking
I am so excited to tell you about this awesome cookbook! Rachel from The Stay at Home Chef sent me a copy of her new cookbook “Slow Cooker Cooking” to review. I won’t even wait until the end to tell you that I love it! You all know by now that I love my slow cooker…
Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
You guys know by now that I’m a huge fan of using my slow cooker. It’s just so easy to add a few ingredients. And as much as I enjoy soups and chilis from the slow cooker, sometimes the family wants something else. So I delivered with this moist and juicy lemon garlic chicken. We…
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is a staple on most Thanksgiving tables. But did you know that cranberries have some incredible health benefits? For such a tiny little fruit, they really pack a powerful punch! Just look at some of their benefits: But I know that most people don’t load up their Thanksgiving plate for the…
Slow Cooker Gluten Free Stuffing
I’ve had a lot of requests for a healthier stuffing recipe so I had to get to work! I didn’t realize that stuffing was about the favorite dish at Thanksgiving tables across the country. I guess technically it’s considered dressing instead of stuffing since it doesn’t actually get stuffed anywhere (besides your mouth). I’m actually…
