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…
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…
Garlic-Roasted One-Bite Potatoes
**I received a complementary copy of this cookbook to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own.** You all know by now that I love, love, love my slow cooker. Most weeks I use it 2 or 3 times so dinner is ready when we get home from work and I don’t have to…
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…
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Bowls
This is another emeals slow cooker recipe that my family absolutely loved! As you’ve probably realized by now, we’re huge fans of Mexican foods and love making shredded chicken in the slow cooker. And I’ve made no secret of the fact that I am a lazy cook. Eating at home is important to me but…
Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy
I recently started using eMeals to help with my meal planning (you can read about my experience here). My family has loved it so far after making several different recipes. I made this Beef Burgundy a few days ago and it was a big hit. I’m not sure why I’ve never made Beef Burgundy before….
9 Super Easy Slow Cooker Meals
I love the convenience of using my slow cooker. With just a little pre-planning for dinner, you can just throw a few ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to dinner being ready to serve. Just because I blog about food doesn’t mean I like to spend hours in the kitchen…
Slow Cooker Refried Beans
Refried beans are super easy to fix in the slow cooker, and are a delicious addition to a cookout. We enjoyed them as a side dish with fajitas at our Memorial Day cookout, but you can make burritos, eat as a side, make bean dip, top nachos, or make tostadas – just get creative with…
