Slow cookers, also known as crockpots, are one of the greatest kitchen gadgets. It allows you to make a delicious, healthy meal without actually being present, making it one of the most useful items parents can own. If you find yourself in a time-crunch often (what parent doesn’t?) and feel you have to choose between […]
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Parents who have young children or crawling babies in the house want to make sure everything within reach is safe and non-toxic. Unfortunately, some of the most dangerous items in your home are the products that clean it (oven cleaner is a disaster if it ever gets in the hands of your child). Luckily, you […]
Mushroom barley soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on cold winter nights, great for the whole family to gather around and enjoy together. Here is a favorite mushroom barley soup recipe: Ingredients for the best Mushroom Barley Soup recipe: 3 cups mushrooms 1 cup barley 1 celery, chopped 1 carrot, chopped […]
One of my favorite slow-cooker recipes- it’s super-easy, super-delicious, and it goes great with pita bread or over rice. I prefer to use organic chicken and vegetables, though all the ingredients are not organic. Ingredients:4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts2 cups corn (frozen or canned)1 cup kidney beans1 8 oz bar of cream cheese1 cup chopped […]
Have tomato sauce, pasta shells, and cheese lying around? How about making a delicious stuffed paste recipe? A favorite recipe for delicious Stuffed Shells: 32 jumbo pasta shells 2 cups ricotta cheese 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsps dried basil 4 cloves garlic, minced […]