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• Sarah’s Vegetable Chili

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

  I love when my friends and fans share their recipes… everyone loves a good crock pot dish that is worthy of sharing! So from one crock pot fanatic to another, here is Sarah’s recipe for vegetable chili. It sounds like a great way to use fresh produce and also make a vegetarian dish that will […]

  Post Tagged with barley, bell pepper, carrots, chili powder, corn, cumin, garlic, green beans, kidney beans, mustard powder, oregano, pinto beans, tomato paste, tomato sauce, vegetable stock, wax beans, zucchini
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  Crock Pot Summer Vegetable Puree

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

  As much as winter is the time for soups and stews, I really like summer soups too. This one isn’t too hearty since it’s a puree and I think it tastes really light when it is served warm, not hot.  I’ve had to become really creative with vegetables this summer— with so much amazing local produce, […]

  Post Tagged with apple, basil, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, oregano, pepper, potatoes, rosemary, salt, squash, thyme, vegetable broth
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  Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.

  Happy birthday to my husband. He is an amazing man, father, lover and friend. And he loves my cooking.  So for tonight, I wanted to make him a nice dinner. But of course, I still have the kids to take care of today, a house to clean before company and a dog that is begging […]

  Post Tagged with basil, black pepper, celery seed, chicken, diced tomatoes, garlic, green pepper, onion, oregano, parsley, red pepper, salt, spaghetti sauce, yellow pepper, zucchini
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  Crock Pot Gumbo

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

  I opened up my weekly CSA delivery and was so excited to see the ripe, fragrant produce. One thing in particular caught my attention– OKRA. The first thing I thought of was some hot, spicy gumbo.  I think half of what I unpacked is going to end up in the gumbo— okra, tomatoes, basil, corn, green […]

  Post Tagged with basil, carrots, cayenne pepper, celery, chicken, chili powder, corn, garlic, green pepper, okra, onion, paprika, parsley, pepper, salt, sausage, shrimp, Tabasco sauce, tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce
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• Crock Pot Beef Stew

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.

  So after the amazing stroganoff last week, somehow I still wanted to make more beef. (I think we had BBQ chicken one too many times over the holiday weekend.)  So even though it is summer, I thought some hearty beef stew would satisfy my craving for red meat.  The nice part about this meal and […]

  Post Tagged with beef, black pepper, carrots, celery, celery seed, corn, corn starch, garlic, green beans, onion, paprika, parsley, potatoes, salt, water, zucchini
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  Crock Pot Southern Style Greens

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

  Living in the South, I have learned that I can no longer assume that my vegetables are vegetarian. It seems like every restaurant I go to  uses delicious savory meats like bacon, sausage or ham to season our side dishes. I always like bacon on a side salad without any complaints, so I’m definitely open to […]

  Post Tagged with bacon, garlic, kale, onion, pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, water
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• Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.

  Ok fans, this is the recipe you chose for today! Beef stroganoff is a great one-pot meal. You’ve got meat, dairy and carb (when served on noodles or rice) and if you count mushrooms as a veggie, then don’t bother serving this with side dish. There is something great about the creaminess of this recipe […]

  Post Tagged with beef, beef bouillon, black pepper, flour, garlic, nutmeg, onion, parsley flakes, portabello mushrooms, sour cream
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• Crock Pot Mozzarella Dip

  Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Recipes, vegetarian.

  Summer is a great time for backyard BBQs, gathering with friends and family and enjoying lots of tasty treats. Here is a great recipe that is quick and easy to make, but everyone loves to enjoy! Serve this in the crock pot so that it stays hot and creamy. Accompany this spicy crowd-pleaser with crackers, […]

  Post Tagged with bacon, garlic, green chiles, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, onion, paprika, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce
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• Crock Pot Cincinnati Chili

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes.

  If you are unfamiliar with Cincinnati chili, let me explain to you how this is different from what you might think. This is more like a spaghetti sauce, than a stew. It usually has some combination of allspice, cinnamon and sometimes cocoa powder in it. There are no beans cooked in this pot and it is […]

  Post Tagged with allspice, bay leaves, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic, ground beef, kidney beans, onion, pepper, salt, shredded cheese, tomato sauce, tomatoes, white vinegar
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• Crock Pot Chimichurri Steak

  Posted on by Valerie in Uncategorized.

  The word “chimichurri” might make you think of that silly little ditty from Mary Poppin’s chimney sweep friend, but I assure you, there is nothing dirty or British about this recipe (not that the two are synonymous!). I think of chimichurri sauce as an Argentinian version of pesto, but with parsley instead of basil.  I […]

  Post Tagged with beef, chicken, garlic, lemons, oregano, parsley, pepper, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, salt, steak, vegetable oil, white wine
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