Trust
Today’s political climate makes my heart hurt. It’s frustrating, and polarizing, and is damaged enough that a good number of Americans have a “Fuck it. Burn it to the ground…
Crock Pot Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup
I love this Crock Pot Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup. Unlike chili or taco soup, which is really more like a dip you eat with a spoon, chicken tortilla soup is a…
Crock Pot Shepherd’s Pie
My husband loves Shepherd’s Pie, and when we’re out to eat and it’s on the menu he always gives it careful consideration. So he was excited when Crock Pot Shepherd’s…
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onion
My sister-in-law, Kim, is a key member of the Crock Pot Thursday gang, but today we’re not cooking slow; we’re speeding things up as she shares her quick and healthy…
Crock Pot Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
Here at Crock Pot Thursday, we favor recipes that aren’t too complicated, and these Crock Pot Creamy Ranch Pork Chops may be one of our easiest slow cooker recipes yet.…
Motherhood
I’m not sure how I got here, wide awake at four am on Mother’s Day morning. Both of my kids have always been great sleepers. While my husband wishes he…
Crock Pot Picadillo
Guys, this Crock Pot Picadillo recipe is so delicious. My entire family loved it, and my 3rd grade son even asked for the leftovers in his thermos for lunch the…
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
We love a sandwich around here. My husband and kids eat a sandwich almost every day for lunch, and if I had the metabolism of a child or a man,…
Crock Pot Butternut Squash Tortellini
Sometimes I make something I just know my kids will love, and I’m congratulating myself on preparing a winner before dinner is even on the table. Sometimes, those kids of…
Is It Summer Yet?
I don’t need a calendar or the weather to know what time of year it is, experiencing mornings in our house tells me everything I need to know. Summer is…
Crock Pot Lemon Chicken
Have I told you all how much I love chicken thighs? Not only are they less expensive than breasts, they are moist and flavorful. Now, I’m a fan of chicken…
Crock Pot Thai Ginger Chicken Soup
When I was taking the photos for this Crock Pot Thai Ginger Chicken Soup, my six-year-old daughter stood behind me telling me how good it looked. “Mommy, that looks…
I Clean, You Clean, We All Need to Spring Clean
What is it about this time of year that makes me want to spring clean? Is it the sun trying to shine through the grimy windows? Is it the increased…
Crock Pot Ropa Vieja
When my sister-in-law, Kim, picked this Crock Pot Ropa Vieja recipe for the week, she cautioned the rest of us, “Don’t be scared of green olives or raisins; they really…
Mugs and Memories
It isn’t much to look at, but I love it nonetheless. I reach for it in the morning when the house is quiet and the day is new. It is…
Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Look at this deliciousness. This gorgeous breakfast recipe is what prompted my eight-year-old to say, “Mom? You know how usually I’m not excited about casseroles? I’m really excited about this…
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken and Black Bean Chili
I knew this week’s Crock Pot Thursday recipe was going to be a winner, but I was shocked at how much I loved this healthy Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken and…
Crock Pot Pesto Spinach Chicken
I love pesto. I love the way it looks, and I love the way it tastes. I love it in pasta, I love it spread over crusty bread, and I…
Crock Pot Tater Tot Taco Casserole
We have several versions of Tater Tot Casserole in our Crock Pot Thursday recipe box, and each one has been a winner. This Crock Pot Tater Tot Taco Casserole is…
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Sometimes I sit on a recipe I love, even though I want to share it will all of you immediately. Every single time this happens, it’s because I don’t have…
How My Daughter Changed My Body Image
I have friends who marvel at how powerful they felt after giving birth. They say the experience of making and growing a whole human helped them realize what incredible feats…
Crock Pot Beef Bolognese
My kids are consistently inconsistent. If you ask me what they’ll do in a given situation, I can make an educated guess, but honestly, I’m as curious as anyone how…
Crock Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Yesterday the kids had no school, the rain and wind had me craving soup, and the butternut squash sitting on my counter was begging to finally be eaten. I have…
Crock Pot Ham and Beans
When I was a kid, my dad loved making ham and beans. Seeing a big pot of beans simmering on our stove marked fall for me just as much as…
Crock Pot Cheesy Spinach and Tomato Tortellini
You know those slow cooker recipes that you can throw together in the morning and let cook all day long? This is not that recipe. This Crock Pot Cheesy Spinach…
The Best Gift I Ever Gave My Husband
Once, I gave my husband a great gift, and by that I mean only once ever. I’m not talking about the gift of my love, although that really should be…
Crock Pot Curry Mustard Beef Roast
I love one pot meals. I like the fact that they dirty less dishes, I like not having to worry about sides, and I totally dig coming home from work…
Crock Pot Meatloaf and Vegetables
Sometimes I like to think back to when I was a newlywed, and I was trying to cook like how I imagined a wife should cook. This was funny for…
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken
Sometimes we make a Crock Pot Thursday recipe that we like, but life gets busy and I forget about it before I have a chance to write about it. Yesterday…
Back to School Crock Pot Recipes Your Kids Will Actually Eat
Back to school is right around the corner, and I’m already thinking about how busy our afternoons and evenings will be. I’m not going to lie, it’s bumming me out.…
Books and Money: An End of Summer Giveaway
When someone tells me summer is almost over, I say “No, thank you.” I’m not ready to say goodbye to lazy mornings and unscheduled days. When the kids go back…
Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken
Have you heard of the Mississippi Roast craze? We made one last year, and it’s still one of our very favorite Crock Pot Thursday recipes, so I was excited to…
Crock Pot Chicken Penne Pasta
This Crockpot Chicken Penne Pasta is an easy dinner idea the whole family will love! You can adapt this basic recipe with pork chops, and can make it even easier by using your favorite sauce, and you can pair it with any type of pasta. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread!
Crock Pot Easy Sweet Potatoes
We are almost a half a year away from Thanksgiving, but I can’t stop thinking about sweet potatoes. I’m not talking about the healthy-type baked sweet potatoes topped with skinny…
11 Reasons to Love Your Slow Cooker
Today I spent 15 minutes making dinner, and that included the time it took me to wash my Crock Pot insert from dinner last night. I can’t tell you how…
Crock Pot Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
I’ll never get over how it feels to wake up to breakfast cooking. It’s such a wonderful sensation, and as a mom, one that I rarely experience anymore. In fact,…
The Scars You Can See
Every time I shave my legs, I brush my hand over the scar that runs several inches along my right shin. It has been almost thirty years since I sliced…
Summertime
I’m one of those moms who like summer. I can’t help it. It’s always been my favorite. From the time I was a child, summer held the promise of hot…
Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup
Behold, the beauty of homemade tomato soup. I’ll admit, I have a fierce devotion to the stuff in a can, but this Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup? It’s in a…
Crock Pot Pork Tacos
I’ve mentioned before my love for anything wrapped in a tortilla. I’ve also shared my adoration for all recipes that boast preparation times of 15 minutes or less. These Crock…
Crock Pot Chicken Gyros
Since moving to Connecticut seven years ago, I’ve become accustomed to many of the regional expressions, and have adopted a few as my own. I now say “package store” instead…
Crock Pot Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
I loved stuffed foods. I love burritos, tacos, and gyros; I love stuffed breads and chocolates with filling; and I love stuffed chicken. I mean, what’s not to love? Food…
Crock Pot Cowboy Casserole
There are some recipes I just know my husband will love, and Crock Pot Cowboy Casserole falls solidly in that category. The name of the dish screams meat and potatoes,…
Lessons of Motherhood
When my husband and I decided to have children, we had a large group of people we called friends. Some were friends from childhood, others college, and still others were…
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup
I love taco soup. It begs to be topped with chips and cheese, and any soup that can be made into a bowl of nachos by the time it’s served…
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
I love Buffalo sauce. I like it on chicken wings with a cold beer, I like it mixed with ranch dressing on my salads, and I love, love, love it…
How to Dye Easter Eggs with Silk Ties
My friend Elaine is super crafty. She plans amazing themed parties for her twin grandkids’ birthdays, and when her son and daughter-in-law flew here from Colorado to celebrate their recent…
Crock Pot Jambalaya
Jambalaya is as fun to eat as it is difficult to spell. I swear, I typed it about 7000 times while creating this post, and I’ve only spelled it correctly…
I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone
I have some news to share, and it’s not about the newest book in the Pee Alone series. Back in the fall I got a new job, which was perfect…
Crock Pot Classic Beef Stew
Sure, it’s almost spring, but here in Connecticut, it’s still below freezing. My poor daffodils need tiny little coats to keep them from dying of frostbite, but every time I…