Blog Posts

Easy Slow Cooker Recipe: Macaroni Chili Cheese Casserole

posted August 16, 2010 in Dennys Food and Recipes

*** For back to school busy try this simple recipe for a slow cooker the whole family is sure to enjoy. From Denny: With our busy lives, whether it's working or raising children, it's always... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs (read full article)

Ten Large Peppers

posted August 16, 2010 in A Tasty Thought by JG

After these 10 large green peppers were placed on my countertop the song/book  "Five Little Pumpkins" quickly came to mind.  It's the song that young children learn during the month of October.  For younger tots th (read full article)

Cucumber-Tomato Salad, Pot Roast Seitan, Cornbread, and Green Bean Pepper Salad

posted August 13, 2010 in Bok Choy Bohemia

With the exception of the quick salad I whipped up, all of these recipes came from the Passionate Vegetarian, a cookbook that is seriously undervalued in my kitchen, considering how much it has to offer.  I wasn’t a huge fan of the green beans (read full article)

Video: Beef Brisket Lunch

posted August 13, 2010 in The Crock Pot Blog

In this video from CBS News, Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez help Katie Lee Joel make brisket in a slow cooker. This crock pot recipe makes a great lunch or party treat. Related Crock Pot Recipes:Corned Beef and CabbageApple and Brown Sugar Corne (read full article)

Ravioli Lasagna

posted August 12, 2010 in Leftovers On Purpose

As I mentioned before, I found a few "new to me" recipes in a book called Six Ingredients or Less: Slow Cooker.  This is one I had never even thought of, yet so simple and delicious. Easy Ravioli Lasagna 1 1/2 pound lean ground be (read full article)

Rum Scented Blueberry Pork Loin

posted August 11, 2010 in within the kitchen

I need your help! Maple Leaf is hosting a new contest for its new Prime Pork - every cut I have tried - chops, loin, roast has been delcious and juicy! Many bloggers have been chosen to participate - and I am one of them! You can vote (read full article)

Eggs and Soldiers

posted August 10, 2010 in Framed - My Life One Picture At A Time

Every now and then I wake up on a weekend morning, and I just NEED a poached egg. I need one. Not want. Need. Which for a while was a problem, because the only person I know who can actually make a poached egg with only water and a pan and an egg (read full article)

Breakfast Strada

posted August 10, 2010 in Leftovers On Purpose

Thrift store shopping--One of my favorite hobbies!  I came across a book:  Six Ingredients or Less: Slow Cooker.  For $1 I thought it might give me some more simple ideas.  It turned out to be a very good dollar spent.  Here' (read full article)

Slow-Cooked Blueberry Cobbler

posted August 09, 2010 in TV Food and Drink

To celebrate my three-plus-hour visit to the dentist this past Friday, I present the absolute most sugary dessert I have made in months. Yes, I said three-plus-hour.   Actually it was even more than that because it had been so long since I had been (read full article)

Marvelous Menu Meme #9

posted August 08, 2010 in Ask Ms Recipe

Join the fun with marvelous menu meme this week. Click Here to find out how you can participate in the Marvelous Menu Meme. Oh, Don’t forget to add yourself to the linky and visit each other. Monday: Pepper Steak (slow cooker) mashed potatoes, (read full article)

Chocolate Bread Pudding in a Slow Cooker

posted August 02, 2010 in Dennys Food and Recipes

*** Try an easy recipe that will delight the chocolate lovers in your house! From Denny: My local newspaper featured this easy bread pudding recipe recently. Here in Louisiana we are known for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web (read full article)

Chicken and Rice Soup

posted August 01, 2010 in Crock Pot Easy Recipes

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope chicken noodle soup mix 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 to 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken In 5 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine rice mix, noodle sou (read full article)

which things are Most used to make the Base SUBSTANCE for CURRIES?

posted August 01, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

Question by !: which things are Most used to make the Base SUBSTANCE for CURRIES? i keep hearing about “Curry Paste”…what is this really? and if your super market doesnt have “Curry Paste”..can you explain what the base (read full article)

Video – Tips For Cooking in a Slow Cooker

posted July 31, 2010 in The Crock Pot Blog

Here are some good tips for cooking in a slow cooker from the publishers of the “For Dummies” books. Discover tips on browning meat, proper seasoning for your crock pot recipes, and why you need to keep the lid on your crock pot at all t (read full article)

Chili Soup

posted July 30, 2010 in Crock Pot Easy Recipes

3 (15 ounce) cans chili with beans 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth 2 (15 ounce) cans Mexican stewed tomatoes 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder In 5 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine chili, broth, corn, ste (read full article)

Giveaway Winners and a Pulled Lamb Sandwich

posted July 30, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

Well, it’s Friday and that means a winner has been chosen. Are you excited yet? On the edge of your seat?? I AM! Who wouldn’t want these books???! Before I let the proverbial cat out of the bag, I just wanted to say that all your hear (read full article)

Parsley Potatoes

posted July 29, 2010 in Crock Pot Easy Recipes

2 pounds small new potatoes, unpeeled, quartered 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 (1.3 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley Place potatoes, vegetable oil, dressing mix and 1/4 cup water in 4 to 5-quart slow cooker. Toss to coat potat (read full article)

Okra Curry

“It smells like a fungus. And not a good fungus, either.” The famous quote from DH when he saw me slicing the okra. See, we do have a lot of fungus/fermentation going on in our house, between his beer and my cheese. But it was still funn (read full article)

Cajun Beans and Rice

posted July 28, 2010 in Crock Pot Easy Recipes

1 pound dry black beans 2 onions, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons salt 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth 1 cup instant brown rice Place beans in saucepan, cover with water and soak overnight. In 4 to 5-quart slow (read full article)

Give Your Man the Butt Part 2 and a Giveaway

posted July 28, 2010 in My Man's Belly

Braised Pork with Peach Butt Rub After a full year (plus a little bit) I am finally doing my first giveaway.  YAY!!!!!!  I’ll get to that in a minute, but rest assured…it’s a really cool package and it’s por (read full article)

  • Related Food Topics

  • Related Videos

Concourse Media