Author Archives: Valerie

• Crock Pot Chicken and Quinoa

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes.

  This is great sick food. Not food that will make you sick, but a food that falls into the same category as matzah ball soup, egg drop soup and homemade mashed potatoes– these foods all make you feel better! I’ll warn you that this dish is very bland, so if you’d like to eat it […]

  Post Tagged with bay leaves, carrot, celery seed, chicken broth, chicken thighs, onion, parsley flakes, pepper, quinoa, salt
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  Crock Pot Stuffing Balls

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  Stuffing is an under-appreciated side dish. It completely defines a Thanksgiving dinner and can sometimes be found at kitschy homecooking restaurants, but there is no reason to leave it alone for the rest of the year. Plus, it’s a great way to use leftover or stale bread. The more variety you use in your bread […]

  Post Tagged with bread, butter, celery seed, cream-style corn, eggs, green pepper, margarine, onion, paprika, parsley, salt, water
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  Crock Pot Tuna Casserole

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.

  OK, so this one might seem a little like “school lunch”, but I like the combination of creamy noodles and easy protein. Anytime I make this in the oven, I always wind up burning the edges. When I make it in the crock pot, it keeps the meal warm and creamy and doesn’t get crispy crusts.  […]

  Post Tagged with black pepper, celery seed, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, egg noodles, feta cheese, ground mustard, milk, parsley, peas, salt, tuna fish, water chestnuts
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  Crock Pot Vegetarian Chicken Chili

  Posted on by Valerie in Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  Did you catch the title?? Does it sound like a contradiction to say “vegetarian” and then “chicken” in the same meal?! It is not. Thanks to modern day culinary creativity, I can make chicken chili for friends that don’t want to eat meat.  This is a pretty easy recipe, but I like that it is […]

  Post Tagged with black pepper, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, chili powder, corn, cumin, great northern beans, green chiles, green pepper, Morning Star Farms chicken strips, onion, oregano, paprika, parsley
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• Crock Pot Cabbage Roll Casserole

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.

  One of my favorite dishes that my grandmother made is cabbage rolls, but honestly– who has time for all the steps?! I have made them before in the crock pot (use the search function to see my recipe) but today’s version is even easier. It has almost all the same components, but only takes a […]

  Post Tagged with apple cider vinegar, black pepper, brown rice, brown sugar, Cabbage, celery seed, garlic, ground turkey, onion, parsley, salt, spaghetti sauce, vegetable juice, water
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  Crock Pot Baked Ziti with Mini Meatballs

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, vegetarian.

  We love pasta.  Sometimes in a rediculous way. I don’t know if that makes me a carb-a-vore or a carb-a-whore, but either way, it’s one of my favorite meals to make… and eat. I especially like when the kids eat pasta because I know that the sauce sneaks in lots of great vegetables and nutrients. […]

  Post Tagged with black pepper, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, ground turkey, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, oregano, parmesan cheese, parsley, pasta, spaghetti sauce, spinach, zucchini
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  Crock Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.

  After three days of amazing holiday weekend barbecues, I am ready for something without sauce, sides of beans or cool whip desserts.  I have had the pleasure of attending festivities at friends’ homes so I actually haven’t had to do much cooking! My crock pot has been sitting pretty for a few days now and […]

  Post Tagged with celery seed, chicken breasts, garlic, gruyere, ham, mushrooms, mustard, parsley flakes, pepper, proscuitto, salt, spinach, swiss, white wine
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• Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes– kid friendly!

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  I’m always looking for new foods that will be tasty to my palate, but that my kids will still eat. This recipe is a compromise of an easy go-to baby food and a flavorful combination of sweets. The sweet potatoes turn out smooth in the crock pot and you don’t have to worry about burned edges or the […]

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• Crock Pot Turkey A La King

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.

  Hear ye, hear ye…. thy dinner is potting! Thy royal family shall enjoy a delicious banquet of wild bird prepared in a lavish sauce that is truly fit for a king. Only, I don’t have a royal chef, a housekeeping staff, a castle moat or a dragon. I think the term “a la king” actually refers to the […]

  Post Tagged with black pepper, celery, celery seed, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, flour, onion, paprika, roasted red pepper, turkey legs
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• Crock Pot Apple Brown Betty

  Posted on by Valerie in Breakfast, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

   Your crock pot isn’t just for cooking main dishes, I’m on a kick cooking desserts too! If you are a fan of baked apples or even just apple sauce, you’ll love this take on what I call “apple brown betty”. If you look up the meaning, it’s still unclear who this “betty” is and why her apples […]

  Post Tagged with apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, granola, ice cream, nutmeg, sugar, vanilla
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