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What Happens When You Combine 5 Ingredients in your Crock Pot And Leave It? Magic.

writingstaff1 — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:38:05 +0000

Want To Kick Back and Relax This Weekend? Fix a Crock Pot of This And Make It Happen

True Confession. I am TERRIBLE when it comes to mastering crock pot recipes. Until recently!

I have been writing enough recipes to see a trend that has inspired me to actually dust off my crock pot and used it twice this last month! That is huge for me since I am pretty sure I have only used it three times since the Olympics were held in Sydney. Yeah. That long ago. But the trend I have been seeing are the best recipes out on the internet.

Super savory dishes that have a sauce element seem to win hands down. Not just the standard onion soup mix with water, but actual enchilada, mushroom soup, or bbq sauce. I think it helps to break down the meat and infuse it with flavors verses having to dip or dredge them though sauces.

And the meat is so tender you can cut it with a fork.

This Hawaiian Barbeque is perfect for a luau, or just chillin at home with a great book.

Just because you are home doesn’t mean you need to spend all your time in the kitchen, it is time for ho`ohau`oli which means to have fun in the Hawaiian language.

This is what Nicole of The Salty Marshmallow has to say about this super simple kick back recipe!

“I like putting a new, really easy, slow cooker recipe out on Friday. It makes me feel like I’m helping y’all out with your dinner plans for next week.Taking some of the foot work out of it for you? Hopefully!”

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Quick Tip: If \would like to add some diced bell pepper and onion the last 30 minutes of cooking that would be totally fine.

Recipe and image courtesy of Nicole of The Salty Marshmallow

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If You Think Getting Dinner on The Table Is a Chore, Think Again.

Marci Seither — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 18:55:00 +0000

Love being able to make something everyone will love for dinner without making a mess? Yeah.. Me Too!

This is kind of crazy, but I have always wanted to take Tap Dance. Several Years ago I Signed up for class, but after I bought the tap shoes, convinced a friend to sign up with me, and made arrangements for my two young ones to be watched for an hour a week, I found out I was pregnant!

My doctor said as long as it wasn’t clogging I was okay to stay in the class, so I did. I tapped until a few weeks before I delivered. Put it this way, I couldn’t see my feet but I could hear them! And that was the end of my tapping.

Eighteen years later, I am signed up again and am having a total blast, but on Tap days it is nice to have something I don’t have to spend a lot of time preparing. And that is when this dish makes an entrance from stage right. (That is a little theater lingo I picked up.)

This is what Jo of Jo cooks has to say about this recipe.

Anyway, chicken and rice! Who doesn’t love a good chicken and rice casserole sorta dish. But the beauty here is that it’s all made in one skillet, quickly and before you know it dinner is ready to be served.

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Quick Tip.. This is a great dish to toss in other veggies. I love adding thinly sliced carrots in for flavor, color, and texture!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Jo and Jo Cooks.

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Simple 16 Minute Meal You Can Enjoy Tonight!

Marci Seither — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:50:05 +0000

A Recipe So Amazing You Will Wonder Where It Has Been All Your Life.

I absolutely LOVE the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. She has the best recipes for families on the go and understands the value of spending time sitting down with those you love and eating something homemade together.

But life on the farm, or life anywhere else can be pretty hectic. Ree has a whole lot of great 16 minute meals that are super quick and easy to get on the table. I am sure they are as popular with her family as they are with mine.

My favorite ingredient in this fresh ginger. I remember using only ground ginger but when I used fresh ginger for the first time I realized I will never go back. The flavor was out of this world. It isn;t super hot but the minced ginger adds so much flavor that you just can’t get enough of this dish.

This is what Ree has to say about her dish.

Here’s how I make Cashew Chicken! I could eat it weekly for the rest of my life and never get tired of it.

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Quick Tip. Get your rice steamer going as soon as you start cooking and everything will be hot and ready at the same time.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond at Pioneer Woman

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I Smelled This As Soon As I walk Into My Brother’s House. LOVE in a Bowl.

Marci Seither — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 03:47:05 +0000

Having A Ladle Of This Made Me Feel Loved and Cared For.

I had been in Northern California for over a month with our three youngest kids. Our son was given an intern at the small airport where his Civil Air Patrol met and it just worked out for me to pack up the kids and go for the whole summer.

At the end of summer we returned from the small cabin we had rented in the Sierra Mountains back to Southern California. Ii was over eight hours of driving in our very crowded Camry. To simply state that we were tired would be like saying the Olsen Twins are thin.

After we got over the Grapevine we were going to stop at my brother’s home. He was expecting us.

I was looking forward to seeing him and I think all four of us were anxious to get out of the car. But, I totally did not expect to be wrapped in the aroma of what he had simmering on the stove when I walked in the door.

I felt so loved and comforted from my head to my flip-flip wearing toes. “What is that?” I asked hi after a hug.
“Meat and Peas,” He responded. It still needs another hour and then it will be ready.”

So worth waiting for.

This is what Katerina of Diethood has to say about this amazing recipe.

Even though this recipe is ridiculously easy, and each one of you probably has their own version of it, it’s all the random flavors that totally make it. Beef, peas, tomatoes, onions… the combination is SO GOOD!

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Quick Tip: I actually cook several strips of bacon in the ditch oven until crisp. Remove to paper towel and use drippings to braise the meat in. Right before serving I crumble the bacon and add to top.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Katrina of Diethood

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Chicken and Rice..mighty NICE!

Marci Seither — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:36:41 +0000

Your family is going to Love smelling this easy to make weeknight dinner when they walk in the door!

My mom used to make this quite a bit when I was growing up. Add a tossed salad and a steamed vegetable and you have a great dinner that is super simple meal. If you have a busy schedule, you know that getting dinner ready is no small task!

I fact I love that this dish can be assembled first thing in the morning or even the night before and ready to put in the oven. This dish does take an hour and a half, but then it is ready.

Pop it in at 5 and eat at 6:30. No worries. If you have someone coming home earlier than you, just make sure they know to turn the oven on 350 and set the timer once they put this, still covered in foil casserole in the oven.

I have one of those Pampered Chef baking stone pans with the stone wear lid that I love so use whatever you have. In fact, this can also be put into a dutch oven and go straight from the oven to the table when it is done.

Trying to keep meal time as stress-free as possible, especially on a school night is a great goal to have and a simple dinner that doesn’t create mounds of dishes…or take-out boxes, really helps with balancing time and budget.

Here is what Delish has to say about this recipe.

There is literally only one dirty dish to clean with this recipe.

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Quick TIp: Need to make a smaller dish? Go ahead and make this into two 8×8 or loaf pans. Bake both but freeze one for later.

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Hungry For Panda Express? Make This Tonight.

Marci Seither — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:54:23 +0000

I can smell Panda Express pumping out the amazing spicy flavors from their restaurant every time I stop at the corner!

There is an intersection I need to go through to get home from just about anywhere. I end up driving right past a Panda Express every day. When the light is red I can smell the sweet and sour sauce and spicy foods, almost like they are taunting me that I still need to go home and make dinner.

I think they do that on purpose! Timing the smalls to waft out into the intersection at dinner rush hour.

Well, this mama’s not falling for it.

This recipe is PERFECT and served with some steamed broccoli and rice makes a great meal.

This is what Lisa of Creole Contessa has to say about her recipe.

Think Korean hot sauce and spicy chicken nuggets fried to perfection.
The sauce is just the right kind of heat without being too overpowering.
You can always dip the hot chicken in cooling ranch dressing or sweet and sour sauce.

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Quick Tip: Make a double batch of this and you are set for make ahead lunches!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Lisa at Creole Contessa

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Faster Than a Speeding Bullet? This One Pot Recipe is Pretty Darned Close!

Marci Seither — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:30:12 +0000

You Don’t have to be SuperMOM to whip up this family favorite dinner.

Weeknights can be such a struggle to get dinner on the table. By the time everyone comes home from school, work, football or karate practice, it is late. Who wants to start making a mess?

Really! I have been there and it is a real struggle. Well this is a perfect recipe because you can actually put it together the night before. Yep, it can be marinated overnight and with minimal prep can be put in the oven.

I don’t have a large pan that I put in the oven, but I do have an enamel dutch oven and it works just fine.

The best part is that my pan is pretty enough to go right from the oven to the table! Add a tossed salad and your family will be so amazed.

There is something about being able to sit down together and recap the days events without having to deal with the after dinner mess that allows you to just sit and linger a bit longer.

This is what Jo of Jo Cooks has to say about one of her favorite recipes.

The rice is so unbelievably delicious and really cooked perfectly and flavored just right. The chicken is placed on top of the rice which also adds to flavoring the rice as it cooks, because all those juice from the chicken drip down into the rice, making it that much better.

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Quick Tip:You can marinate the chicken the night before in a zip lock bag so when you are ready to put this dish together it is ready to go.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Jo and Jo Cooks.

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Curry In A Hurry? Almost To Good To Be True!

Marci Seither — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 02:47:29 +0000

The aroma that fills the house will make you swoon. Seriously.

I had never cooked with curry very much, but after trying curry chicken I was hooked. I loved the tangy and savory taste that my family just couldn’t get enough of it.

I am not sure what it is about all the ingredients together but the chicken ends up like tender little morsels.

On a bed of rice, this meal is totally amazing. and when you add in some carrots and cauliflower to this dish you basically have a full meal!

Great for those nights when you are not sure when everyone is going to get home. Keep the chicken curry and sauce in a slow cooker on warm and the rice will be easy to keep warm as well.

This meal is hot, filling, and fairly easy on the budget which is nice when you are feeding a crowd or just making enough for several meals.

The greatest thing I love about this dish is being able to make extra and freeze half for later. This is also super amazing to take to work for your lunch break. Trust me on this, people will be jealous.

This is what Jennifer of Once Apon a Chef says about this dish.

In this family-friendly Indian dish, thinly sliced chicken breasts are sautéed with curry powder and simmered in an aromatic, slightly sweet curry sauce thickened with Greek yogurt. You can have it on the table in 30 minutes — or in the time it takes to make some basmati rice

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Quick Tip: I LOVE the flavor of coconut milk in this dish as well. If that is what you are accustomed to just replace 1/4 or 1/2 of the chicken broth with coconut milk.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Jenn of Once Apon a Chef

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Dinner in under 30 minutes? Try this spicy dish tonight!

Marci Seither — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:14:40 +0000

Dinner, Appetizer, Lunch? WOW talk about multi functional!

I use to buy a big bag of meatballs from Costco when all out kids were home. They weren’t the best tasting, not sure it is was the flavor or the texture, but they were food that could be fixed in a hurry. That was what counted then since we had 6 kids at home.

I used to use the meatballs in spaghetti sauce, sub sandwiches, and for a quick snack dipped in BBQ sauce.

But they weren’t the best tasting thing so after we had several kids move out and our family size change, I began to buy more and more things in smaller quantity.

This meatball recipe might just be what I was looking for! Since I am not a huge ground turkey fan I will replace it for ground chicken. If you are a beef purist, go ahead and use ground beef. Hey..it is your dinner! Do what works best for you!

If you have some reluctant or picky eaters, feel free to go light on some of the sriacha sauce. Trust me ..we lived in the Midwest for 9 years. Pretty sure their idea of hot sauce was un-refrigerated ketchup!

This is what Kelly at Eat Yourself Skinny has to say about this winner of a recipe.

Not only is this sauce ridiculously easy to make, but as I said before, how can you go wrong with flavors like Sriracha, soy sauce, ginger, honey, and garlic?! The answer is you can’t. Most store-bought sauces come saturated in preservatives and other ingredients that you can’t really pronounce which is why I am all about making my own.

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Quick Tip: Since these are so yummy and easy to put together why not make up at least a double batch of meatballs, freeze them on a cookie sheet after baking and then put in freezer bag. Take out as needed.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Kelly at Eat Yourself Skinny

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Hot and spicy? This Enchilada Make-Over is Amazingly Easy.

Marci Seither — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 00:26:43 +0000

Tired of cooking? This creative twist on Enchiladas might be you new best friend!

Our kids love it when I make enchiladas. I have to admit, they are pretty darned awesome. Probably because I learned how to make them from watching my mom make them the whole time I grew up.

she would heat up the sauce in a skillet and carefully dip the flour tortilla in the sauce, then set it in the pan, put a scoop of cooked ground beef and onion down the middle and add some cheese before rolling up. Soon the whole pan was filled, topped with more sauce, olives and another layer of cheese.

It was so yummy, but also a lot of work.

Which is why we usually had them for special events like birthdays. My kids still ask me to make enchiladas for their birthdays! What can I say, I guess it is a family tradition.

When I found this recipe that incorporated all the flavors of our family favorite into an easy to make casserole I knew I had a winner on my hands.

I hope your family agrees!

This is what Joanna of Jo Cooks has to say about her Enchilada inspired main dish.

Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole – all the makings of a chicken enchilada but with rice. It’s simply delicious!

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Quick Tip: Hey..the next time you go to Costco get a rotisserie chicken and cut it up . Put it in a bag and toss in freezer so that when you want to make this, you don’t have to run to the store. Chances are you might even have the rest of the ingredients in your pantry.

REcipe and photo courtesy of Jo from Jo cooks.

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rice – Urban Retro Recipes

What Happens When You Combine 5 Ingredients in your Crock Pot And Leave It? Magic.

Want To Kick Back and Relax This Weekend? Fix a Crock Pot of This And Make It Happen

GO TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS.

If You Think Getting Dinner on The Table Is a Chore, Think Again.

Love being able to make something everyone will love for dinner without making a mess? Yeah.. Me Too!

Simple 16 Minute Meal You Can Enjoy Tonight!

A Recipe So Amazing You Will Wonder Where It Has Been All Your Life.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond at Pioneer Woman

I Smelled This As Soon As I walk Into My Brother’s House. LOVE in a Bowl.

Having A Ladle Of This Made Me Feel Loved and Cared For.

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Chicken and Rice..mighty NICE!

Your family is going to Love smelling this easy to make weeknight dinner when they walk in the door!

Hungry For Panda Express? Make This Tonight.

I can smell Panda Express pumping out the amazing spicy flavors from their restaurant every time I stop at the corner!

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Faster Than a Speeding Bullet? This One Pot Recipe is Pretty Darned Close!

You Don’t have to be SuperMOM to whip up this family favorite dinner.

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Curry In A Hurry? Almost To Good To Be True!

The aroma that fills the house will make you swoon. Seriously.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Jenn of Once Apon a Chef

Dinner in under 30 minutes? Try this spicy dish tonight!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Kelly at Eat Yourself Skinny

Hot and spicy? This Enchilada Make-Over is Amazingly Easy.

Tired of cooking? This creative twist on Enchiladas might be you new best friend!

REcipe and photo courtesy of Jo from Jo cooks.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Katrina of Diethood

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Photo and recipe courtesy of Lisa at Creole Contessa

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Photo and Recipe courtesy of Jo and Jo Cooks.

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