No Rise Slow Cooker Basil Pesto Bread

Did you guys know that you can make bread in your crock pot or slow cooker? Neither did I!  It is gloriously delicious, especially if you love pesto like me!  (More quarantine baking experiments.) 2 1/4 teaspoons or 1 envelope active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water, about 105 degrees 3 … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Spring Rice Pilaf

My friend Alisha and I are still attempting to get our catering business off the ground but it’s been a slow go since I’ve been working on a tv series but we did manage to squeeze in a little gig catering a ring ceremony luncheon for a dear friend of mine and this is one … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Hulu Chicken

Dinner last night, tasted light and summery also it could not be any easier to make. 1 cup pineapple juice 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts 1 (16 oz) can … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

These were so good!  I made them last week for Cinco de Mayo and we ate them like rice bowls over this One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole.  You should definitely give them a try. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies 1 … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup

The weekly pot of soup, it was a little too spicy for me but Bob liked it and really, I made it for him. 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 (12.5 oz) can chicken, drained and broken up 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes 1 (10 oz) can enchilada … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Pizza Joes

I made dinner last night for some friends with little kids so I went looking for kid friendly recipes and found this one which reminded me of one I used to make for my kids called Taco Joes as they never really liked Sloppy Joes so I thought I’d give it a try.  She texted … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Chili with Black Beans and Corn

So here’s the New Year’s Eve chili in the bread bowl, Bob was happy!  I didn’t have a bread bowl but this chili was yum-o!  (Click here for bread bowl recipe.) 2 pounds hamburger 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 32 oz tomato sauce 1 (14.5 oz) can Italian diced tomatoes … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Beef Barbecue Sandwiches

I am no longer working with the girls at church (BOO!!) but Bob is now working with the boys and this week they had a big event for the boys and Bob asked if I would make some shredded beef for sandwiches and some treats too which will show up soon on here as well.  … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Here is the main event from our Cinco de Mayo feast and it was yummy.  I made the tortilla bowls with those Costco uncooked tortillas that are so yummy and these taco shell makers which worked surprisingly well!  I got them at Gordmans for cheap, less than $10, just make sure that you poke the … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

YUM!  Made this for dinner last week and it was scrumptious!  The recipe comes from “Six Sisters’ Stuff” and was very easy to throw into the crock pot.  I should have doubled the recipe though as it was gone pretty quickly. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs salt and pepper 1 cup honey 1/2 … Continue reading