When I was growing up my family would drive to the same apple orchard every Sunday after church and spend the afternoon picking apples, rolling down hills, and enjoying sweet apple cider donuts. My grandma would come home and bake an apple pie and a big pot of apple sauce. The smell from this crock pot apple sauce as it cooks for hours reminds me of those fall Sundays when our house smelled like … [Read more...]
Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken
We pack the bags, we put on the swim suits, we lather up the suntan lotion, we have lots of sand toys and snacks! We are headed out for a day poolside and when we get home the last thing I want to do is cook dinner. This crock pot BBQ chicken slowly cooks all day and is ready to eat for when we come home! We pile this savory, sweet, spicy shredded chicken high on ciabatta rolls and … [Read more...]
Homemade Baked Beans
One of my favorite things to enjoy at summer meals is baked beans. I never dreamed of making my own until recently where I have become an avid label reader. While canned baked beans aren't necessarily bad for you, I have found that it is better and tastier to make your own! After several attempts to get that just right texture and flavor I have met with success! It's Northern … [Read more...]
Crockpot Turkey Chili
The weekends can bring just as much craziness and running around as the weekdays! I try and find extra time to make special meals that we can enjoy together and linger a little longer at the table over food and conversation.This hearty chili is bursting with flavorful meat,tomatoes, and three different types of beans! Prepare it in the morning, and have it ready to go by dinner! I serve this with … [Read more...]