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Everything Is Better With Bacon!

Marci Seither — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 16:12:12 +0000

I am such a push over for anything with bacon in it and so is my family!

My mom made homemade macaroni and cheese the whole time I was growing up and I make basically the same baked version for my family. But adding bacon takes this to a whole new level of YUM! I wouldn’t be surprised if I caught my kids eating this for breakfast because it is so good!

Adding in that this is actually a slow cooker or crock pot recipe makes this even better. I am sure you avid Insta-Pot enthusiasts are already all over this kind of recipe, but for this crock pot rookie, I am still learning the tricks of the trade.

I love that this doesn’t require turning on the oven! I mean who really wants to heat up the house when it is already warm and there are times when being able to keep something warm is perfect.

Think family gathering here, church potluck, baby showers, or just one of those busy evenings when everyone is getting home at different times.

Hopefully you will have left overs because they are wonderful to take in your lunch and heat up in the office.

So plug in and get to cookin’! This is once dish you are not going to want to miss!

This is what Tammilee of Tammilee Tips has to say about this easy dish.

I hear everything is better with bacon, so we made Crock Pot Bacon macaroni and cheese.Bacon does make this recipe even better.

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Quick Tip: You can also add in a mix of your favorite cheeses such as Pepper Jack..mmmm one of our favorites!

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Want to Avoid the Dinner Rush? Throw this in your Crock-pot and come home to dinner.

Marci Seither — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:00:52 +0000

If there was an award for the most magical kitchen appliance even invented, the slow cooker would win hands down.

Nothing like being gone all day and having to step into the house wondering what your next play will be. Seriously, sometimes I feel like I need a wipe-off board so I can do a Madden football style huddle. “Ok kids..I am going to run around the laundry and you go out for a long pass…”

I find myself thinking “Dinner? You guys just ATE!” But that is just life. One mess and chaos to the next. Wouldn’t it be nice, for once, walk into the house and have the smell of dinner greet you at the door? Now that is what I am talking about. No, you don’t have to hire someone to come in and cook for you. That is always an option, but not always practical.

With a little bit of prep you can make this dream a reality.This is a great recipe to add in some of your favorite ingredients and who know, maybe even use that left over rice from last night’s dinner!

Because it is cooked in the crock put the mess is pretty minimal. So you can spend less time geting things on the table and more time visiting with those you love around the table! Now That is an All-star Game plan!

If only laundry were this easy!

Here is what Holly from Life in the Lofthouse has to say about this easy to make family favorite.

This is probably one of the easiest soup recipes you’ll ever make AND it’s delicious. So it’s a win win! This is one that you can throw everything in the crock pot before work and just keep it on the warm setting all day. Once you get home just quickly brown up the ground beef and dinner is done. Talk about the best little dinner ever!

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Quick Tip: Don’t want to have to cook up the ground beef after you get home? Go ahead and buy a big package and cook it up. Divide it into smaller ziplocks and stick in the freezer. Need to make tacos? Pasta with a meat sauce? Or this soup? BAM! It is cooked and ready. Planning ahead and cooking ahead saves a lot of time in the kitchen. Take it from me. A mom who has raised 6 kids!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Holly at Life in the Lofthouse

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This Recipe Saved My Crock-Pot From Being Left At the Curb!

Marci Seither — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:24:24 +0000

This is a basic crock-pot 101 that nails it on flavor and versatility.

I really stink at using the crockpot, or slow cooker, as some of my sisters in the South call the handy-throw-everything-in-and-forget-about-it kitchen appliance.
I am not sure if I had a bad crock-pot experience as a child or what. Nothing that a few batches of cookies therapy won’t cure, but still. I really think it is because the only thing I knew how to make was the pot roast with onion soup mix, potatoes, and carrots. Not bad, but not something you want to eat very often. The potatoes and carrots were yummy, don’t get me wrong, but they were coated with a layer of grease from the meat. I felt like I should serve it with a kale smoothie as a clean-out for my system.

The potatoes and carrots were yummy, don’t get me wrong, but they were coated with a layer of grease from the meat. I felt like I should serve it with a kale smoothie as a clean-out for my system.

My crock-pot is in the top shelf all the way in the back, right next to the fondue pot. I need a chair to reach it and when I do, I usually have to wash the dust off before I can use it. I have considered several times giving it away but am always hopeful that “One Day I will get the hang of this and when I do it will make my life so much easier!”
Well, I think that day may have arrived!
I just purchased a huge tenderloin cylinder from Costco. The price was 1.99 a pound and it had a $2.50 discount per package at the register. Too good of a deal to pass up.

So, with renewed optimism, I looked up recipes as soon as I got home. This one looked amazing.

This is what Juli at Flirting With Flavor has to say about this easy to create recipe that your family will love!

A sweet heat pulled pork with just the right amount of that fresh pineapple goodness, all cooked up in a crock-pot for long roasting depth of flavor and deliciousness!

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Quick Tip: This is a perfect way to get your meat ready for a fun twist on enchiladas so go ahead and fill up a quart sized bag, label it, and put it in the freezer for later!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Juli at Flirting With Flavor.

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Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki Takes The Worry Out of Dinner.

Marci Seither — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:00:27 +0000

Fix it and Forget it! Now That Is The Ultimate Convenience

It takes a lot of juggling to keep up with everyone’s busy schedules. As a mom of six kids, I remember hectic days when it felt like we lived in the car! And I know I am not the only one who wonders how she can be so busy and yet never feel like she never gets enough accomplished. Is that you?

I see you out there..nodding your head “Yes!”

While life can feel like a merry-go-round on warp speed, there are things that come up that we don’t want to miss. Life is too short not to live it the fullest.

The last thing you want to do after a long day is worry about what you are fixing for dinner. Time to pull out the crock pot! You can put this chicken in before you leave the house, so all you have to do is steam some rice and veggie and dinner is served!

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Quick Tip: Leftovers makes a super easy lunch

photo and recipe courtesy of Six Sisters Stuff.

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Say Cheese To This Baked Ziti That Will Have Everyone Smiling

Marci Seither — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:33:44 +0000

Come One In and Pull Up A Plate!

There is nothing like having a big family and including extra people over to share a meal. There is laughter, several lively conversations, and lots of food. Sometimes my kids would have friends over, and when I started cooking dinner I noticed they would ask if there was anything they could do to help, which was an unspoken code for “That smells so amazing is it possible to stay for dinner?”

My mom had taught me from a young age that there was always room around the dining room table for one or two more. The big question is what can I make that everyone will like and will feed the masses without the huge messes! The key? Have a few great stand-by recipes just like this crowd-pleasing favorite.

Really, how can you go wrong with pasta?

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This is also a perfect recipe to make when you are taking a meal to someone who needs a bit of help. It is easy to take over uncooked with instructions to pop into the oven.

Recipe and photo are courtesy of Kristyn of Lil Luna.

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Bacon, Cheese, and Tater Tots in One Dish? Yes Please!

Marci Seither — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:24:40 +0000

You had me at Tater Tots!

Seriously, this casserole is as American as hot dogs and apple pie. Tater Tots, cheese, bacon and sour cream, what more could you want in a dish?

When we lived in the Midwest, this would have been a huge hit in the potluck line! Tater Tots are considered one of the major food essentials. Potlucks were usually loaded with either Jello-O salads or hot dishes that included a layer of these spud morsels.

The only place in town to get Mexican food was at Taco Johns, where they had Tater Tot Oles on the menu. Which is basically tater tots wrapped up in a tortilla with some taco seasoning and maybe catsup. While I think I might pass on that tater tot creation, this one looks too good to not give it a try.

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Quick Tip: This Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later. You can also divide it between two 8×8-inch pans.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Steph at Plain Chicken.

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This Recipe Was My Among My Dad’s Favorite, Now I Know Why.

Marci Seither — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:33:17 +0000

When I Heard How Famous This Meatloaf Was I Thought They Were Kidding!

I was going through several Pinterest sites when I saw the recipe for what looks like the same recipe my mom used to make. She mixed the egg, cracker crumbs, and diced onion together with her clean hands, then sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and onion powder and roll into a big ball. After being placed into a shallow baking dish it was lovingly formed it into a perfect loaf.

Before putting it in the oven, she would cover the top with her ketchup based sauce to help keep the moisture in and add flavor while it cooked. She never needed the recipe because she knew it from heart.

Mom usually made a Jell-O salad and mashed potatoes to go with it. When she sliced it to serve it up, the juices just ran onto the plate. I always love meatloaf as a kid because I knew the next day my mom would pack us meatloaf sandwiches. Even cold, her meatloaf tasted incredible. Yumm-O! As an adult, I am all about the sandwiches! I think that was the part my dad liked the best.

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Quick tip: For a little variety, you can also add some ground pork or bulk sausage to the mix.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Morgan from Modernly Morgan.

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Only 5 Ingredients Needed to Make This Chicken Salad Sizzle!

Marci Seither — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 04:37:42 +0000

Big, Bold, Flavor, California Style!

When our family moved from California to Minnesota, I was in for a bit of a shock the first time we went to a large potluck, the menu was a bit different from what we ate in California, starting with the vegetables.

Salads could easily range from finely chopped iceberg lettuce to Jell-O with fruit cocktail in it, and a dollop of Cool Whip on top. They thought that a salad could be the main course was a bit foreign. Uff Da!

I am a huge fan of this salad, and this one has it all! In When the weather starts to get a little warm, and the local farmer’s market is full of fresh produce it is time to put away the soup pot. I have to admit, as much as I know having a salad with dinner is a good idea; sometimes I get a little bored with the same veggies tossed together in a bowl.

This is one of my go-to recipes that I never get tired of. Plus, I love the fact that I can cook up a bunch of chicken in the honey mustard glaze and set aside some in a freezer bag so we can enjoy another amazing salad by just popping it in the microwave and putting it over the rest of the garden goodness.

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Quick Tip: If you are going to take a salad to a party or potluck but not serve it right away consider taking everything you need to combine later. So much less mess and crisp.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Karina of Cafe Delights

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Everything Is Better With Bacon!

I am such a push over for anything with bacon in it and so is my family!

Want to Avoid the Dinner Rush? Throw this in your Crock-pot and come home to dinner.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Holly at Life in the Lofthouse

This Recipe Saved My Crock-Pot From Being Left At the Curb!

This is a basic crock-pot 101 that nails it on flavor and versatility.

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Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki Takes The Worry Out of Dinner.

Fix it and Forget it! Now That Is The Ultimate Convenience

Quick Tip: Leftovers makes a super easy lunch

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Say Cheese To This Baked Ziti That Will Have Everyone Smiling

Come One In and Pull Up A Plate!

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Bacon, Cheese, and Tater Tots in One Dish? Yes Please!

You had me at Tater Tots!

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This Recipe Was My Among My Dad’s Favorite, Now I Know Why.

When I Heard How Famous This Meatloaf Was I Thought They Were Kidding!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Morgan from Modernly Morgan.

Only 5 Ingredients Needed to Make This Chicken Salad Sizzle!

Big, Bold, Flavor, California Style!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Karina of Cafe Delights

Photo and recipe courtesy of Juli at Flirting With Flavor.

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photo and recipe courtesy of Six Sisters Stuff.

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Recipe and photo are courtesy of Kristyn of Lil Luna.

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Recipe and photo courtesy of Steph at Plain Chicken.

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