Tweet I have been making the same beef tip recipe for years.  It worked, it was good, and it was easy.  But this past week I decided to try something different.  I really love a roast I make that has ginger ale in it and when I saw this recipe I thought it had to be good. Boy was I right.  The flavor... 
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Tweet   I do not really like chili.  I’m not sure what it really is – the texture maybe, but also the heat.  I do not like spicy things at all.  I stumble upon this recipe for a freezer meal party I was hosting and thought I’d give a try.  It makes an easy freezer meal and... 
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Tweet This slow cooker recipe is in regular rotation at our house. It’s super simple, and oh-so-yummy! My kids love it, my husband loves it, and I ALWAYS make a double batch so that there are leftovers for lunch for a couple of days (it’s one of those recipes that tastes even better the... 
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Tweet December is a busy month.  Holiday parties, gatherings, school events, shopping….  It is hard to get it all done AND have a great dinner for your family.  The Crock Pot comes in handy during this time and this is hearty and warm for a cold December day.  Serve it with a side salad and... 
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Tweet In the north cold weather has returned and with it’s return comes another favorite kind of meals for me – soup!  I love not only the warm feeling in my belly, but the ease at which most soups are made.  Tortilla soup can be made on the stove top, or you can put it in your crock pot... 
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Tweet As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a huge fan of one pot meals. And if that one pot meal happens to contain slow cooked pork, I’m a happy girl! This recipe for chili verde is so yummy – it’s fabulous served with tortillas, or equally good in a bowl topped with sour cream,... 
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Tweet My children love having warm applesauce with their dinner.  Lucky for me, it’s not hard to throw together and can be made about an hour before dinner, or put in the crockpot early in the day.  I prefer the latter to free up my meal prep. All you need is apples, sugar, cinnamon {if you like... 
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