This delicious recipe is hearty and perfect for cold weather. We always make this, along with yummy cornbread, for our family Halloween party. Everyone loves it and it disappears quickly. The Best Slow-Cooker Chili is easy to make and simmers in the slow-cooker for a few hours till it’s the perfect […]
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Split Pea Soup
You’ll love this Split Pea Soup all winter long – especially when you’ve been playing outside and need to warm up. Pair it with some crusty whole-grain bread for a hearty and nutritious meal. I generally use leftover ham in this recipe. It makes the prep go a lot faster […]
Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Caccciatore is simple Italian comfort food at its best. This slow-cooker version makes a good Sunday dinner, since it’s so easy to prepare. It’s a family favorite of ours and frequently requested by my pickiest eater. I love that it’s loaded with lots of veggies, even if my kids can’t […]
Creamy Red Potato Salad
No backyard barbeque is complete without potato salad, and this Easy Red Potato Salad recipe is a snap to make. My hubby has tried dozens of different potato salad recipes and this is the one he makes, 9 times out of 10. It’s a mayonnaise-based salad and has just 6 […]
Breakfast Casserole with Sausage or Bacon
My family loves this eggy, cheesy breakfast casserole. We make it fairly often but it’s also our family’s traditional Christmas breakfast, served with Fluffy Southern Buttermilk Biscuits, raspberry jam, and orange juice. I put all the ingredients together the night before, refrigerate it, then cook it up after the kids […]
Creamy Coleslaw
My husband is from Memphis and has spent decades trying to make the perfect pulled pork sandwich – and the perfect pulled pork sandwich always includes the best creamy coleslaw. This one is a winner and the perfect complement to barbeque. You’ll love how easy this is to make. This […]
Pumpkin Apple Soup
Just right for a Fall or Winter evening, this soup is the perfect combination of pumpkin, apples, bacon and spices. Use canned pumpkin or roast your own (directions included ) and substitute the coconut milk for the cream in a lower fat version. The roasted pepitas (directions included) are the […]
Salmon Chowder
I love the combination of salmon, veggies and spices in this yummy soup. Prepping almost all the veggies in a food processor makes it comes together surprisingly fast. You can also get your older kids to help out by doing all the veggie prep for you. Play around with the […]
Mean Green Black Bean Chili
My friend, Corey, sent me the recipe for this complex, hearty chili with black beans, chili and pork, that takes a bit more effort but is totally worth it. I’ve made it countless times over the years. It’s not too spicy but still has the best flavors. My hubby is […]
Sweet Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
You will love the super-fast prep with this Sweet Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. It’s my favorite “fix it and forget it” meal – the one I make when three of my kids have soccer games, one has a rehearsal, and Dad’s got late meetings. It’s wonderfully sweet and tender. If […]