• Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

    Today we have a quick, family-friendly dinner suggestion for you: slow cooker chicken burrito bowls. In Megan’s house, Sam actually requests this recipe for dinner (and it does not include noodles which is a huge win!).   The premise: everyone gets to make their own burrito bowl and choose their own toppings without interference from Mom and Dad. This concept is a huge hit with kids. Just be prepared for lots of shredded cheese on the floor. Of course, Sam opts for chicken no beans and Emma opts for beans no chicken. Sam layers all his toppings together; Emma keeps hers separate. Ryan, no surprise, adds hot sauce to finish off…

  • THE BEST SLOW COOKER RAMEN

    This ramen recipe is SO GOOD and my favorite slow cooker meal. I use my slow cooker a lot, so this is truly high praise. Indeed, I like this recipe so much that I packed up my slow cooker and brought it with me to Suncadia for a three-day weekend. Who brings their slow cooker on a road trip you ask? A woman who really wants ramen! Admittedly, the recipe has a lot of ingredients (that I also packed up and brought to Suncadia), but do not be dissuaded. It is worth it! I often prep the pork and broth the night before; refrigerate in my slow cooker insert overnight,…

  • Slow-Cooked Korean Short Ribs

    Every fall and winter I have an affair. It’s okay. Ryan knows. The affair happens to be with my slow cooker. And, its completely forgivable because Ryan actually gave me the slow cooker as a gift for my first Mother’s Day after the twins were born . . . not jewelry, a slow cooker. Before everyone persecutes Ryan – it is actually what I asked for. He questioned it and worried the purchase would come back to haunt him. Now it has, on this blog… But at the time, the All-Clad slow cooker I wanted was an expensive appliance. However, if you break down cost per use, this appliance has…