This Slow Cooker Mexican Potato Soup recipe is a delicious, hearty and frugal meal that is naturally gluten-free with a dairy-free option. It pairs perfectly with my Simple Guacamole or my Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas. I've mentioned before that Mr. Crumbs isn't a huge fan of meals made in the slow cooker. He thinks that they all come out tasting the same, with a "slow cooker taste," regardless of ... Continue Reading
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Fried Sweet Potatoes and Runny Eggs
Easy & healthy breakfast recipe for fried sweet potatoes and runny eggs. Ready in minutes and is great for using up leftover sweet potatoes of any kind, like Instant pot sweet potatoes or crash-hot sweet potatoes. Once upon a time, there were leftover sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving in the fridge. It was breakfast, I was hungry and anything leftover from Thanksgiving is totally appropriate for ... Continue Reading
Carrot and Sweet Potato Fritters
When we first started the Whole30, I was overwhelmed with how much cooking there was. The inner rebel in me fought back and I gave up on fun side dishes and just let the oven do the work. I roasted EVERYTHING. Every single vegetable I cooked (except for my favorite salad) was put onto a cookie sheet, given a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper and I called it done. Fast forward to when the ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Refried Beans
Skip the can and make these authentic and easy slow cooker refried beans instead! This hands-off recipe made with simple ingredients is packed with flavor, and easy to just dump and go. Pair with Instant Pot Spanish Rice and Homemade Tortillas for your next burrito night! In my opinion, crockpot refried beans ALWAYS taste better. While canned refried beans are fine in a pinch, nothing beats the flavor of ... Continue Reading
One Week ALDI Recipes Meal Plan
Using these ALDI recipes, you can feed a family of four for $75! This Aldi meal plan includes the slow cooker and Instant Pot, and even has ideas for using leftover ingredients to save more money! Who knew that when I published a $50 list of ALDI recipes, it would be one of the most popular posts on the blog?! I shouldn’t have been so surprised, since people love ALDI, people love eating real food, and ... Continue Reading
Marinated Lentil Salad Recipe
An easy vegan recipe for marinated lentil salad with sun-dried tomatoes is naturally gluten-free and a perfect side dish for lunch or dinner! You can use brown or green lentils made in the Instant Pot or stovetop! My family and I are mostly plant-based, so we eat mostly plants and view meat as a side dish. Not only does this save us money, but it also means we get PLENTY of fruits and vegetables in our ... Continue Reading
Sheet Pan Chicken
A quick, easy, delicious and versatile sheet pan chicken breast recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, or busy weeks (stretch for a couple of meals!) Slice and enjoy over Instant Pot rice or quinoa, add to a salad, or shred for sandwiches. Perfect for the whole family! There are days and weeks when life gets BUSY. Notice I said weeks as well as days? That’s because for some weeks, my kitchen keywords are ... Continue Reading
Maple Glazed Pork Chops
Maple glazed pork chops are a perfect weeknight meal! Ready in 10 minutes, healthy, and a crowd favorite. Pair with Instant Pot mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables! Cooler temperatures usually have me craving comforting meals like homestyle slow cooker pot roast or slow cooker pumpkin chili or even one of my favorite dump recipes, slow cooker peach cobbler. But sometimes I want something that feels a ... Continue Reading
Perfectly Tender Slow Cooker Ribs
These slow cooker ribs are perfectly tender and juicy, and fall-off-the-bone delicious! With easy prep, they taste just as good as grilled without all the work! Pair with Stovetop Mac and Cheese and Instant Pot Steamed Veggies for a delicious meal. If you couldn’t tell already by the Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken, 30-Minute Maple Glazed Pork Chops, and Overnight Einkorn Pizza Dough, I’ve been on a quick ... Continue Reading
Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce
This homemade sweet and sour sauce is so much better than Chinese takeout or McDonald’s! With just 5 simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch the next time you’re craving tangy sweet and sour chicken, or for a fun dipping sauce for your chicken nuggets. I think that with some meals, the sauce makes all the difference. Perfect example – my Crunchy Quinoa Salad is tasty by itself. But drizzle Thai Peanut ... Continue Reading