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Beef Shwarma in the Slow Cooker

May 14, 2013 by Tiffany

We loved this meal! First, because it just tastes great. It’s a bit of a change from the normal fare. Tender beef cooked with mid-East flavors, stuffed in pocket bread. I served it with cucumber-yogurt sauce instead of the more traditional tahini sauce. Either way is delicious.

I also love that it cooks in the crockpot. And leftovers can easily be reheated for lunch or for those nights when we are eating in shifts due to work and soccer practices.

I adapted the recipe from Chicken Shwarma. Both are tasty, but I think I have a slight preference for this beef version.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it: [Read more...]

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Tangy Sweet Pork Chops in the Slow Cooker – 2 Ingredients Plus the Pork

May 7, 2013 by Tiffany

I love assembly only recipes for the slow cooker, don’t you? Less than 5 minutes of prep and dinner is well on it’s way to being ready.

You may recognize the two ingredients that are paired up in this recipe from the popular meatball appetizers that get served at parties. I decided to try it over pork chops instead of meatballs. Really, I think you could use any type of meat for this. Use what you find in your freezer or what’s on sale.

I served this with Easy Smashed Sweet Potatoes and steamed broccoli. It tasted like I’d spent a long time cooking, but in total it probably only added up to about 15 minutes of hands on work. And that was spread out over the day. Perfect for a busy family!

Here’s what you’ll need for the pork chops: [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, Main Dish, pork Tagged with chili sauce, cranberry sauce, Crockpot, pork chops, slow cooker3 Comments

Lemon Chicken Baked on a Bed of Sauerkraut – A Slow Cooker Recipe

April 30, 2013 by Tiffany

Please don’t let the sauerkraut deter you from trying this recipe. It is so good!

The chicken turns out moist and flavorful. And the sauerkraut is quite as kraut-y or sour as it can be in other dishes.

I used chicken thighs with bones. Bone-in chicken isn’t as convenient as boneless, but it pays off with much better flavor.

This recipe is adapted from an old cookbook I have called Country Gourmet. In that version, the chicken bakes in an oven. I like using the slow cooker though, so I can do all the prep early in the day and have it ready to eat later.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this: [Read more...]

Filed under: Chicken, Crockpot, Main Dish Tagged with Chicken, Crockpot, sauerkrat, slow cooker3 Comments

Teriyaki Pork Chops with Red Pepper and Pineapple in the Slow Cooker

April 24, 2013 by Tiffany

I love any recipe that only takes a couple of minutes to put in the crockpot. This one is a bit of a different take on boneless pork chops.

It makes use of store-bought teriyaki glaze/sauce. The peppers and pineapple get added at the end of the cooking time, while the rice is cooking. That helps keep them from overcooking.

Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

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Slow Cooked Apples and Butternut Squash – Easy Side Dish

April 12, 2013 by Tiffany

I made this a while back to go with Slow Cooked Breakfast Casserole. It was a great combination. Since you’re just dumping two ingredients into a slow cooker, it couldn’t be simpler.

Admittedly, it isn’t the most photogenic of recipes. Don’t let that stop you though. I’m not sure what it is about orange veggies, like butternut squash, pumpkin, acorn squash and sweet potatoes, but I could eat and eat and eat them. They are so good!

You can find diced butternut squash in the produce section or the freezer section of the grocery. I like skipping the step of peeling and chopping a fresh squash, but it would cut down on cost to do your own prep.

Here’s what you’ll need for this easy side dish: [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, Side Dish Tagged with apples, butternut squash, slow cooker2 Comments

Slow Cooker BBQ Peach Pulled Pork

April 5, 2013 by KateS

Slow cooker pulled pork is one of our staple dinners. It’s just so easy to throw it in the slow cooker before work in the morning. I regularly try to mix up the meal with slight variations to keep it from getting boring.

For this dish, I grabbed a jar of peach salsa from the international aisle of the grocery store to mix in. The sweetness of the peaches pair nicely against the tartness of the barbecue sauce. And, you only need three ingredients! You can’t beat that.

Serve this on buns with an easy side dish and you’re all set for dinner. Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, Main Dish, pork Tagged with Crockpot, pork, slow cooker4 Comments

Slow Cooker Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Tacos

March 26, 2013 by Tiffany

These were such a hit! They have just enough spice to make them interesting without being too spicy. The sweetness of the corn balances the spice. And they’ve got cream cheese. What more can you ask for?

Bonus – they cook in the slow cooker!

Recently, I was asked to try out the new Philadelphia Spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese as part of Kraft Foods and PHILADELPHIA Spicy Jalapeno blogger program. Cream Cheese is one of my favorite ingredients and I knew we would love this one. We did! The jalapeño and cream cheese are a perfect pair of contrasting flavors.

Here’s what you’ll need for the Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Tacos: [Read more...]

Filed under: Chicken, Crockpot, Main Dish Tagged with Chicken, cream cheese, Mexican, onion, Philly, red pepper, slow cooker, tortillas1 Comment

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

March 12, 2013 by Tiffany

This easy slow cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a crowd pleaser! I created it on a Sunday morning. It cooked while we were at church and was ready to eat when we got home.

I fully intended to show you a photo of the finished deal. I took several, but they didn’t turn out at all. I guess we were so hungry that I snapped too quickly.

This dish is full of chicken, bell peppers and onions in homemade tomato sauce. Red wine brings more flavor to the sauce, but you can leave this out if you need to. Serve the chicken and sauce over hot pasta. I used bow tie pasta, but you can use any shape you like.

Here’s what you’ll need to make Chicken Cacciatore: [Read more...]

Filed under: Chicken, Crockpot, Main Dish, Pasta Tagged with bell peppers, Chicken, Crockpot, green pepper, onion, Pasta, red pepper, red wine, slow cooker5 Comments

Slow Cooker and Traditional Weekly Meal Plans – week of March 10

March 10, 2013 by Tiffany

There was such a good response to the new Small version of the Weekly Meal Plans that serve just 3-4 people! Last week, we introduced this new option, doubling the number of Meal Plans you get when you subscribe to the weekly service. At just $4 per mont, it’s a steal!

I shopped with the Traditional Plan this week and we had Pork Burgers for dinner. It was nice enough on Saturday to grill them outside!

Keep reading, if you’d like a sneak peek at this week’s menus.

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By subscribing to the Weekly Meal Plans you’ll get:

4 Meal Plans each week – All Slow Cooker and Traditional with both 3-4 serving and 6-8 serving options for each
6 dinners and 1 dessert for each
Side dish suggestions
Complete grocery list for each plan
Printable recipes
Cooking tips and timing tricks
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Here’s what’s on the plans this week and when you subscribe, you’ll also get suggested side dishes as well.

All Slow Cooker Plan

Traditional Plan

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New 3-4 Serving Size Weekly Meal Plans!

March 3, 2013 by Tiffany

Brand new on this week’s Meal Plans – new 3-4 serving sizes!

I’m really excited about this addition to the Weekly Meal Plans. We’ve added a 3-4 serving size plan for both the Traditional and the All Slow Cooker Plans. This means that each week, you’ll receive 4 plans to choose from!

The new smaller serving plans are the same recipes, only adjusted to feed a smaller family. We didn’t just cut the ingredients in half. Instead, we made adjustments so that you won’t have half cans of ingredients left over. Where that wasn’t possible, we’ve given instructions for freezing or storing extra ingredients for the next time.

In the case of slow cooker recipes, it’s also best to use the right size crockpot. Use a 5-6 quart slow cooker for the 6-8 serving size plans. Use a 4-5 quart slow cooker for the 3-4 serving size plans. This will help prevent overcooking your dinners.

If you have a smaller family or a family with very young kids who don’t eat much, you’re going to love the new 3-4 serving option!

Want to get the Weekly Meal Plans and Grocery List sent to your inbox? Get all the info by clicking here.

By subscribing to the Weekly Meal Plans you’ll get:

4 Meal Plans each week – All Slow Cooker and Traditional with both 3-4 serving and 6-8 serving options for each
6 dinners and 1 dessert for each
Side dish suggestions
Complete grocery list for each plan
Printable recipes
Cooking tips and timing tricks
Delivered to your inbox each week for just $4 per month

Receive your first set of Weekly Meal Plans the same day you sign up!

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on the Meal Plans this week.