Yes, you can cook potatoes in the CrockPot! . . This is a great meal for company – especially a fun, casual gathering…Set out all the toppings, and let people create their own… This is also an easy way to let your kids help in the kitchen!! And, the clean-up…super easy!! . Ingredients: Aluminum Foil Russet/Baking Potatoes . Yes, that’s …
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
This is one of my favorite Christmastime treats. Â I got it from a women’s event at our old church several years ago (in 2001, I think), and I love making it for Christmas parties and gatherings. Â But, you might want to warn people that this is a sweet version of its look-alike, savory counterpart…or you may end up with a …
Pumpkin Puree
 A couple of weeks ago, I spotted the first pumpkins in the grocery store…I couldn’t help myself. I bought 3. . I love all things pumpkin: pumpkin oatmeal, pumpkin chili, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin coffee ;), and pumpkin seeds… . A few years ago, Ree – The Pioneer Woman posted about making a completely from-scratch Thanksgiving …
Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars
. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 sticks butter (softened) ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks (chop your own, or use 1 12oz package of chocolate chips or chunks) 1-1½ cups caramel bits (I used Kraft Premium Caramel Bits. If …
Lentils & Brown Rice
Creating, maintaining, and rotating a well-stocked pantry (and freezer) can be a great way to create meals for your family that are both healthy and frugal, even, and maybe especially, when time is at a premium. Words like instant, fast, and convenience can be quite appealing when we are short on time or inspiration. But, in general, whatever I think …