Suggested Pantry Staples for Crock Pot Cooking...

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed For fun new recipes and articles to help you become a Gourmet too. Thanks for visiting! As you may know by now a slow cooker saves a lot of time in the kitchen, did you know it can also save some money too? pantry staples can be bought in bulk and using them in the slow cooker if you use it regularly it will be used so it is worth buying in bulk so your grocery...

Mushroom Swiss Vegetable Bake...

It seems to me that most everyone really enjoys the green bean casserole, This is a yummy substitute for the loved side dish. It is a little different so can help teach little ones about different veggies that they may not like or have not tried. Sometimes introducing them in a not traditional way will help them get to know other foods, with out the ‘eww that is gross’ first thought of a new...

Slow Cooker Basics Part 2...

As promised here is part two of the slow cooker basics for the beginners out there. I personally use our crock pot all year long to help get the family fed on time when I know that I am going to be working all day or the kids have a day full of activities keeping us busy though out the afternoon with no time to stand behind the stove at dinner prep time. This is a preview of Slow Cooker Basics Part 2. Read the full post...

Caramelized Onion Smothered Sirloin Steak...

Every once in a while, you may need or want to make  a yummy meal for two. It may be for a date night for you and your spouse after the kiddos go to bed or perhaps a special lunch for two. This is a quick and easy steak for you to prepare. That you can wow your special guest. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, divided 3 cups sweet onion, sliced thin ½ teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons beef broth 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped 2 (6...

Oriental Noodle Chicken Soup...

Are you getting tired of the same Chicken noodle soup? Here is a small twist to it. My family Loves this. What You Need: 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 1 (16 oz) pkg. baby carrots cut in half 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 (8 oz) can bamboo shoots, sliced and drained 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, sliced and drained 1 (3 oz) pkg. oriental flavored noodle soup mix 1 (32 oz) can chicken broth 1 C frozen sugar snap peas,...