Archives for February 2015

Slow Cooker Beef Chili

  A recipe that has “easy” and “slow cooker” in its title should rise to the top of your list. Especially during the winter months when the wind chill is enough to make you crave any meal that requires basting or simmering all day long. Who doesn’t want something warm and hearty for dinner--- with lots of leftovers? Beef Chili is a lay up for your dinner rotation because you don't need to do much cooking at all. Simply sauté the beef in a skillet with the vegetables and let your slow cooker do the rest.   Over the next few … [Read more...]

Zucchini Noodles with Garlic and Olive Oil

I must admit, when I first heard the name “Veggetti” I nearly spit out my drink. Even as I ran around the house after my new Veggetti had arrived, screaming “I got my Veggetti,” my teenage daughter looked at me quizzically and told me I was INSANE. I wish I was on the marketing team (or at least in the focus group) as the company tested names for this genius product. That’s one of its only flaws. After I got over the feeling that I had just ordered an X-rated toy online, I could not wait to get to work with my new device. As a rule of … [Read more...]