Author Archives: Valerie
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Crock pot broth
Posted on by Valerie in Uncategorized.Last night I cooked an entire crock pot of food with no intention of eating it anytime this week. This is the beauty of the crock pot! I know that next week I want to make a big batch of chicken soup. But, I don’t want it to be a day long project, I need […]
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A la “cart”: how to manage your crock pot grocery list
Posted on by Valerie in How To....Do you ever feel like your day is moving so fast, you might get a metaphorical speeding ticket? And that you’d enjoy being pulled over in the traffic of life because it means that you could stop moving for just a minute?! Some days definitely feel like that, but in order to maintain less madness, I try to be […]
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Crock Pot Drunk and Cheesy Sausages
Posted on by Valerie in Uncategorized.There is something special about the first time we take the cover off the grill, fill the tank of gas and scrub off all the crisps from last season’s leftovers still charred to the grill. But while we might be eager to welcome warmer weather, there are lots of great ways to enjoy grillable meats without having to […]
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Crock Pot Bean Medley
Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.We’re going to a BBQ at my brother’s house this weekend and since the assumption is that I’ll bring something from the crockpot, I know I need to come up with something tasty and creative. The catch is that I don’t really want to go grocery shopping today. So, I’m diving into the pantry in the […]
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Crock Pot Escalloped Cabbage Casserole
Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.My husband’s family use to have this amazing tradition; every Wednesday night we would all go to his grandmother’s house for dinner. Gaga’s recipes usually start with butter or oil and a little salt and pepper and from there, it could be chicken or beef or vegetables or any number of simply wonderful simple dishes. […]
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Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Loin
Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.Sometimes it’s tough to figure out how to cook a large piece of meat– especially if you don’t want it to taste, well… tough. I know some of my readers don’t eat this “other white meat” so you can also try this recipe with a turkey tenderloin if you’d prefer. This recipe makes me think of […]
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We are now on Facebook!
Posted on by Valerie in Uncategorized.We now have a Dinner Is A Crock page on Facebook! Become a fan so you can be the first to know about new recipes, tips and stories. Share your thoughts with a community of crockers and enjoy a little entertainment while we all dish. 🙂
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Crock Pot Corned beef and cabbage
Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.(yes, this is a day early, but it’s to motivate you to go out tonight and buy your supplies so you can make this amazing meal tomorrow) Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Many of us will pretend to have some Irish heritage this week and join in celebrations across the country. Whether you attend a parade […]
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Keepin’ it simple
Posted on by Valerie in How To....Some days you might consider dumping everything in a crockpot to still be too much work. I know some of you have great intentions, but that crockpot is still sitting in a box in your basement. Or, the idea of scrubbing the caramelized tidbits from the sides might convince you not to try. Trust me, one pot […]
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Buying a new crock pot
Posted on by Valerie in Uncategorized.I remember when I bought my first crock pot. No wait, that’s a lie. I remember when I picked my first crock pot and scanned the bar code ever so sweetly to add it to my wedding registry in the hopes that a dear friend or family member would buy it for me. If it […]
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