As a super busy mom, I really dread spending too much time cooking. I love cooking, don’t get me wrong, but there’s so many days where it’s just not going to fit into the time I have. That’s why I absolutely LOVE my slow cooker! But did you know that you can make more than […]
Easy Potato Soup & Cider Recipe
Thank you Idahoan® Steakhouse® Soups for sponsoring this post. Enjoy the flavorful, slow-cooked taste of restaurant-quality soup at home, in minutes. While I’m grateful to live in a place warmer than Utah now, it’s still been plenty cold here lately with a bit of freezing rain this month. I don’t know about you, but when […]
17 Slow Cooker Christmas Recipes
The holidays are busy enough, then add in all that cooking and baking for one crazy season! Now, I’m in no way saying give up the big Christmas parties or meals – they’re awesome and definitely a memorable part of this time of year – but perhaps you can save a little time here and […]
17 Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Recipes
Y’all know how much I love a good crockpot recipe, but that’s especially true during the busy holiday season. Since there’s so many different dishes to whip up – sides, main courses, desserts – we could all use some help with at least part of it by utilizing this list of delicious Slow Cooker Thanksgiving […]
17 Italian Slow Cooker Recipes
I absolutely LOVE Italian food – it’s one of my favorites! Being able to whip a great meal in the crockpot is also a love of mine, so this list of 17 Italian Slow Cooker Recipes is the best of all worlds! From cheesy pastas, to creamy soups and more, you’re bound to find the […]
17 Slow Cooker Recipes for Kids
When it’s cold outside, it seems that my desire to cook just goes out the window. That’s why we do a LOT more crock pot meals during the winter months! So if you’re looking for an easy recipe that the whole crew will love, you’ve got to check out these 17 Slow Cooker Recipes for […]
25 Slow Cooker Desserts & Pastries
Growing up, we never made slow cooker desserts. That was for making roast or soups and such, not for more ‘unique’ things. It was a HUGE eye-opener when someone first told me they made brownies in theirs – I was totally on board for trying new things in my own! Since then I’ve tried various deliciousness, […]
17 Crock Pot Breakfast Casseroles
If you want a delicious breakfast but don’t have a lot of time, give one of these 17 Crock Pot Breakfast Casseroles a try! Whether you’re a fan of eggs or french toast, there’s a bit of something for everyone in this tasty list. I’m a HUGE believer in having a good, quality breakfast in […]
Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YesYouCan #CollectiveBias I love easy meals, don’t you? I especially love them when it’s cold or stormy outside, like it is this week in Texas. TONS of rain and thunderstorms! Nothing says ‘comfort food’ to me than a […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
Recently we had a lot of ‘date night occasions’ – there was New Years, our anniversary, and soon it will be Valentine’s Day. Lots of reasons for delicious dinners! Since we’re keeping our food budget low and our time is crunched, it’s lucky we can make our favorite Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala in hardly no […]
Tomatillo Dressing
Hey it’s Nikki with Busy Mom’s Helper, who here likes sweet pork? It is one of my favorites! I love going to Costa Vida and getting their sweet pork burrito, but it can get expensive so I found a good copy-cat recipe. To spice it up more I added this Tomatillo Dressing that makes it […]
Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Relish – in the Slow Cooker!
Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Relish Ingredients – Chicken 4 Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless 1 cup Yogurt 4 tbsp. Honey 1/4 cup Lemon Juice 4 tsp. Chili Sauce 4 Garlic Cloves, minced 2 tsp. Oregano 1 tsp. Ground Cumin 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper 1/4 tsp. Salt Directions – Chicken Combine all the ingredients, except chicken, in […]