I love pinto beans, I've just never been able to cook dry beans to get that great texture and taste of beans I'm served in a restaurant or out of a can. Mine have always been just a little too crunchy or not really very flavorful. So frustrating! Until Now. Thanks to Mommy's Kitchen (who adapted her recipe from Southern Plate) I have become the Queen of Pinto Beans. We're talking pinto beans and ham so delicious you could eat them every day for the rest of your life. Beans so good, you'll like them even if you don't like beans! The first time I followed this recipe I was a little incredulous. Sugar in beans? Oil in beans? I now wouldn't make them any other way. Perfect Crock Pot Pinto Beans adapted from Mommy's Kitchen Ingredients: 1 lb bag of dry pinto beans 1 … [Read more...]
8 Thanksgiving Crock Pot Recipes
In just a few short weeks my favorite holiday will be here - Thanksgiving! I am foodie at heart but I love gathering around the table with friends and family even more. What if I told you that I could guarantee more time with family this Thanksgiving? And yes, there would still be a fully cooked meal to share! Sounds awesome, right?! Its easy - bust out your crock pot and try these classic Thanksgiving recipes! Here are 8 crock pot Thanksgiving recipes to try! Roast Turkey - in the crock pot! Yes! You can roast your turkey in a crock pot! Depending on the size of your slow cooker, you could cook a bird big enough for the whole family. Imagine the things that you would be able to cook once the oven is freed up! Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Not a turkey lover? Try these delicious … [Read more...]
Perfect Casual Company Fare – Crockpot Italian Beef
If you are looking for a recipe that takes 5 minutes to put together but will wow your guests, Crockpot Italian Beef is it. Not only is it delicious, but since it's put together in a crockpot, there's almost no cleanup and it's easy to keep warm if you've got guests eating at different times - open houses, parties, you name it. This is going to be a recipe you'll want to make time and time again. Be sure you give yourself the time to cook this up to 10 hours before serving. You want to be able to shred the meat before serving. CROCKPOT ITALIAN BEEF What you need: 1 roast (chuck, rump, round - whatever is best for you) in a size to feed your crowd. 12 oz. of your favorite beer (any alcohol will cook off) 1 package Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix 1 - 2 jars pepperocini … [Read more...]
Crockpot Applesauce
Can you feel the weather getting cooler yet? I am imagining sweaters and boots in my head because our temperatures still say its summer. I'm also imagining fall food because, let's be honest, its the best! I made this crockpot applesauce last week and my whole house smelled like fall. It was amazing! And the applesauce is pretty good too! I think the best part of this recipe (besides the heavenly smell) is how easy it is to make! You toss a few apples in a crockpot pot and in a few hours you have applesauce. Delicious, homemade, no sugar added applesauce! It's like fall in a crockpot. This is also a great recipe to have kids help make. They can wash, peel or chop the apples, depending on their age. My kids were just taste testers this time around. And it got their little … [Read more...]
