If you have ever tried to make Mexican corn cake in the oven, you probably know that you have to bake it slowly in a water bath. My family enjoys corn cake but I don’t make it very often, as I really don’t want to have to bake things in a water bath. So, I … Continue reading
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Souper Sunday: Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup
MMMM cheesy. Yummy, cheesy, creamy and… did I mention cheesy? Also, there’s some vegetables in there. When I use my crockpot, I like to brown and sear things on the stove top first. Especially proteins. When I made this soup, I spent 10 minutes sautéing my base vegetables on the stove. You could probably skip … Continue reading
Food for the Spoiled Rotten Mutt in Your Life
Thanks much to our Mom, Rita, for sharing the recipe that keeps her elderly dog going. The human food she makes is amazing – we can say for sure that he’s one lucky dog! Read on: I just wanted to share a recipe with you that I cook frequently for my still at home family … Continue reading
Creamy Ragu with Chuck Steaks
At least it’s my version of a Ragu sauce! Whatever it is, it’s chock full of goodness and was demolished quickly at my house. It’s not a thick sauce but you could add more tomato paste to thicken it up. Tender, fall apart steaks with creamy sauce. Please see Crock Pot variation at the bottom … Continue reading
Crock Pot 101: Chicken
A crock pot is a simple, effective, money & time saving kitchen tool. If you have one, you might not use it very much. Maybe you think a slow cooker just makes soups & casseroles. It does more! I’m starting a series here on cookplantmeditate to show you how to utilize your crock pot to … Continue reading