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Spicy Slow Cooker Chili

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Spread the love    94     If you’re looking for a hearty chili that works great in the slow cooker and has a great flavor boost, this is the one!  The combination of sweet and spicy sausage instead of plain ground beef gives it great flavor.  And if you like it even spicier, you could use all spicy […]

Authentic Mexican Rice

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Spread the love    33     If you want to have the perfect side dish to go with your tacos, enchiladas, and burritos, you can’t go wrong with Mexican rice!  The secret to getting making and fluffy Mexican rice that doesn’t stick together is to thoroughly rinse the uncooked rice under cold water for a couple minutes to […]

Whole Chicken + Slow Cooker Makes For Frugal Meals

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Spread the love         This post uses affiliate links. When money is tight or you’re just in the mood to cook something you can then turn into a few different delicious meals for the coming days, look no further than a whole chicken and your crockpot. Chicken is such a versatile meat and once it’s cooked it’s […]

Mexican Cilantro-Lime Rice

Cilantro-Lime Rice

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Spread the love         Tired of boring old rice?  Don’t worry.  It’s so easy to change boring, basic rice into something extra special with the addition of just a few fresh ingredients. In this recipe, we’ve teamed up fresh lime and cilantro to create a classic flavor combination that is sure to tickle your taste buds. This […]

20 Heart-Warming Bread Recipes

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Spread the love          With soup and stew season upon us, it’s only fitting that our thoughts turn to bread.  Who doesn’t love a warm slice slathered with butter, jam, or honey? From quick breads, convenience products, and totally homemade delights, this round-up features some of the most glorious bread recipes we’ve seen! 1. Zucchini Bread: […]

Apple-Cinnamon Slow Cooker Oats

Apple-Cinnamon Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

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Spread the love    80    There is nothing better than waking up and having a delicious and healthy breakfast hot and ready! If your house is like mine, mornings are crazy busy so you will love the fact that this make-ahead recipe is prepared the night before. Your slow cooker will do all the work while you are fast […]

Red Hots Applesauce Jello Recipe

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Spread the love    3      If you are looking for a cute and easy dessert for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, 4th of July, and anytime, you will love this one!  Super easy and inexpensive, and yummy too.  🙂 This recipe will yield six 1/2 cup servings. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups of boiling water 1 cup Red Hots candies […]

3 Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

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Spread the love          Need a last minute appetizer? This versatile recipe comes together in under 15 minutes, but looks and tastes like it took a lot longer. Ingredients: 1 bag mini sweet peppers in assorted colors
 6 oz. goat cheese 6 oz. ricotta cheese 3 T. fresh thyme leaves, stems removed
 4 strips thick-cut bacon, […]

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