Category Archives: Appetizer
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Crock Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, Side dishes.I used to think that fall was my favorite season. No- not because of pumpkin spice lattes. Ewww. I grew up in Ohio, so October was all about football, pumpkins, apple picking, wearing hoodies and wondering if I was going to need snow boots with my Halloween costume. Fast forward to my current location that […]
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Crock Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup (#2)
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, Side dishes, vegetarian.On the cusp of summer turning into fall, I’m already getting excited about the next season of recipes. I’m not a pumpkin spice anything, but I love pulling in the flavors of butternut squash, roasted root vegetables, and hearty seasonings. Last night, I made a cream of mushroom soup just as a way of using […]
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Crock Pot Miso Soup
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.Why go out to eat when you can stay in?! This week I’m working on Asian inspired dishes that are easy to make and taste like take-out– only healthier! Today’s soup is super easy. So much so, that you should never actually order it in a restaurant, it’s so much better to make at home. […]
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Crock Pot Vegetarian Refried Beans
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, How To..., Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.In our house, every Tuesday is TACO TUESDAY! The kids have become so accustom to it, that sometimes I like to mess with them and make tacos on the “wrong” day of the week. If we eat something different on a Tuesday, they are a little disappointed… but if we eat tacos on any night […]
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Crock Pot Mushroom-Spinach Soup with Middle Eastern Spices
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.So it’s Saturday and I’ve got a date with this really fungi… haha, get it?! I’m making a mushroom soup! This version is an adaption of a recipe from the New York Times, it is not my original creation. But I saw the recipe online and thought… this looks delicious, but has WAY TOO MANY steps. […]
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Crock Pot Loaded Potato Casserole
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes.Who doesn’t love a baked potato with all the toppings?! The problem is, I rarely ever keep baking-sized potatoes in the pantry. (Although has anyone ever used one of these?!) So this recipe is a great way to fulfill that salty and savory craving with items that you can keep on hand. I used refrigerated shredded […]
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Crock Pot Sausage-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes.Two tips with today’s amazing recipe…… 1. Find a ground sausage that you like. It can be a prepped tube from the grocery store or a visit to a special deli or anything in between. But when you find it, it becomes a mainstay in your home for breakfast, lunch or dinner. No endorsement here, […]
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Crock Pot Pattypan Squash Salad
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.Summer is almost here which means it is officially BBQ season! I love starting side dishes in my crock pot and then finishing them with fresh veggies and herbs. So for this past weekend’s festivities, I picked up some pattypan squash at my local farmer’s market. I think they are so cute and fun to […]
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Crock Pot Dulce de Leche
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Side dishes, vegetarian.This is the easiest dessert I’ve ever made. And while this recipe is not new or even really my own creation, I want to share it with you because of WHY I made it, and not just the HOW. Here’s a little story about my family. My youngest son has some crazy food allergies and while he […]
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Crock Pot Coconut Butternut Squash
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, gluten-free, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.Are you ever in need of a quick and easy side dish? This vegetarian option only takes TWO INGREDIENTS and cooks on low for about four hours. It also goes with just about anything, so there’s no need to amp it up with crazy flavor– just dump it in an hit start. The prep work […]
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