Beef Chili

  A recipe that has “easy” and “slow cooker” in its title should rise to the top of your list, epecially 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 hours in … [Read more...]

Super Bowl: Pulled Chicken Sliders

Hosting a Super Bowl viewing party should be easy. They’re unpretentious, casual parties where  (it might be the only time) you can serve a bevy of not so healthy appetizers–from Buffalo wings to cheese balls–relatively guilt-free. This party isn’t about cooking up the latest culinary trends on your best china. Rather, it’s a night overflowing with plain and simple portable dishes since it’s assumed that the television (not the food) is the focal point of the evening. Cooking a dish in a slow cooker for your Super Bowl party is wise way to go. … [Read more...]

#Super Bowl Round Up: The Best Appetizers

With the Super Bowl airing this weekend, an arsenal of simple yet tasty recipes is a necessity for a successful viewing party. I’ve put together a round up the most popular appetizers/dishes from the blog that are reliable crowd-pleasers (healthy or not)! Don't forget the prerequisite for this list: dishes must be easy to make and only require straight-forward ingredients to avoid going on market runs or bring glued to the stove while the game is on. ENJOY. Judy’s Baked Brie A deliciously warm and sweet appetizer to compliment … [Read more...]

Best Super Bowl Appetizers

With one of the most highly-anticipated sporting events on the horizon, I have learned that an arsenal of finger food recipes is a necessity for a successful viewing party. I’ve put together a round up of my favorite appetizers from the blog that are reliable crowd-pleasers (healthy or not)! Oh, and as a prerequisite, they’re EASY to make too. Hope you enjoy:   Judy’s Baked Brie A deliciously warm and sweet appetizer to compliment any party. No one expects the "kick" provided by the honey mustard and ginger snap … [Read more...]