We all know I love a good crockpot recipe. While you COULD make this on the stove, I love being able to put it in and walk away. This soup was inspired by a soup my husband used to love at a restaurant . While I don't know what was in that soup, I'm SURE it was calorie laden. This version is lighter and even has vegetables in it...shhh, don't tell the kids!
Here's what's inside:
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Playoff Appetizer Made Easy
As playoff season rolls around, I wanted to share with you a recipe for a healthy bean dip that's easy to make and you can buy everything you need in advance so there's no need to run around right before your party. I've tried a lot of home made dips in the past and they are usually laden with creams, and other high fat items. This one is leaned out for you. I want you to know that you can play ...
Healthy On The Go Smoothies
Making breakfast is a problem of mine...I've talked about it in the past. BUT I'm learning ways to eat healthy, even during a crazy, busy, rushed morning. (Yes, even the self employed have those!) So I once again set out to make something that was healthy, fast and would give me the energy I need to make it through a long, hectic day.
I'm going to give you the ingredients for two types ...
Easy Weekend Crockpot Cooking~Lemon Rice Chicken Soup
After the holidays sometimes we need a break from all the heavy foods. This recipe is not only easy to whip up, but it's light and healthy. You can also scale this recipe to feed a crowd if you still have guests at your house.
Here's what's in the crockpot:
Olive Oil for the bottom of the crockpot
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic-chopped up
1 small ...
Easy Weekend Crockpot Cooking~Burrito Bowls
This is one of the easiest meals and once it's done, you can serve them lots of different ways. These cook quickly too so if you forget to put dinner in the crockpot in the morning, you have plenty of time to catch it before dinner time rolls around.
Here's what's in the crockpot:
1 can of black beans (rinsed)
1 can of kidney beans (rinsed)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ...
Easy Weekend Crockpot Cooking~White Chicken Chili
The winter months can always be made a little better with a good bowl of chili. This recipe is good for chilly winter nights and it's also a great meal to have on hand as families visit during the holidays. Make a double batch and freeze some. It's another easy, go to meal that you most likely have the mixings for in the pantry.
Here's what I put into the crockpot:
1/2 teaspoon ...
Easy Weekend Crockpot Cooking~Sausage and Peppers
If you're looking for something super fast and easy, this is your recipe. It's also awesome to take to parties and serve during those Sunday night football games. You're not going to believe how simple it is.
Get some sausage...any flavor or variety you like and cut it up into bite size pieces. You can add it to the crockpot uncooked or pan fry it quickly.Next, cut up red and green ...
Easy Weekend Crockpot Cooking~Overnight Oats
There are lots of overnight oats recipes out there. I've been Pinning them for a while. (And putting off making one.) I finally decided that I would make my own version of overnight oats with all of MY favorite things. That being said, this recipe is customizable and easy to change every time you make it.
I didn't cook mine over night as I wanted to watch how long the process took. ...
Cook Like A Gourmet (In Five Minutes)
The holidays are coming and that means lots of entertaining, house guests and big meals. I'm setting out to find somethings you can make ahead of time and take out of the freezer when the doorbell rings. And, if plans get cancelled, no biggies, you just have dinner for another night.
I've always wanted to make my own pesto, but I was intimidated and thought it would be hard. I did a little ...
Easy Weekend Crockpot Cooking~Sloppy Joes
Even kids love sloppy joes. They are a fun way to get some protein into the diet and with this recipe, they are easy to make. While you can get them out of a can, this is a recipe made with fresh ingredients and it doesn't have preservatives and a high sodium content like the canned version. I used ground turkey breast but you could use chicken, beef or whatever you prefer.
I got this ...
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