Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese Recipe

March 29, 2012

Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese Recipe

I really love cooking with my slow cooker. When the weather gets warm, I prefer to use it so that I don’t heat up the entire house. I have tried just about everything in the crockpot. A few years ago, someone mentioned making mac and cheese in it. I was skeptical but I gave it a whirl. I was surprised! The mac and cheese is really tasty!

Unlike some other recipes for the crockpot, you will have to check the mac and cheese frequently.

I highly suggest the first time you make this, you are available to check on it every half hour. The temperature differences in crockpots really can make a difference in your final dish. I would make this the first time per the recipe, but watch the time. You may need to slightly adjust the amount of milk or add more milk to keep it creamy. This will depend on how hot your crock pot gets.

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Manic Monday Recipe Link Up

March 26, 2012

Welcome to the new weekly Manic Monday Recipe Link Up!

Every weekend I swear that I am going to get my meal plan ready for the week. Usually, that doesn’t happen. So, Monday comes and I am trying to figure out what I am making for dinner. I end up googling recipes  for  inspiration. I always think of that song Manic Monday, I am always rushing around to get the week going.

So, to help me (and hopefully you), I am starting a weekly link so that bloggers can link up their “inspiring recipes” for the start of our crazy, busy weeks! Each week I will pick a recipe to feature later in the week from the blogs that link up.

If you blog about food or even have a good recipe you want to share, don’t be shy. I am looking forward to some fantastic recipes!

You can check back each Monday night at 9pm for a new linky! Go ahead.. add your link below!



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How to Make Homemade Peeps

March 24, 2012

How to Make Homemade Peeps

I must confess, I am not really a fan of marshmallows, and I really don’t like Peeps. I know, I know such blasphemy! With Easter around the corner, I thought it would be interesting to try and make  Homemade Peeps.  Evan loves Peeps, so I think we will be trying them.

If you are feeling up to trying Homemade Marshmellow Peeps – here are a few ideas:

Photo Credit: Hoosier Homemade 

I think Hoosier Homemade had the cutest Peeps and very good directions. Find out how to make homemade peeps here.

Photo Credit: Delicious Dishing 

Here is a step by step Homemade Peeps tutorial from Delicious Dishing. This also includes a video.

Photo Credit: Twig  & Thistle 

 This post gives detailed instructions on how to make homemade peeps.

Have you ever made homemade peeps before?

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New Monday Recipe Roundup

March 23, 2012

Every weekend I swear that I am going to get my meal plan ready for the week. Usually, that doesn’t happen. So, Monday comes and I am trying to figure out what I am making for dinner. I end up googling recipes  for  inspiration. I always think of that song Manic Monday, I am always rushing around to get the week going.

So, to help me (and hopefully you), I am starting a weekly link so that bloggers can link up their “inspiring recipes” for the start of our crazy, busy weeks! Each week I will pick a recipe to feature later in the week from the blogs that link up.

If you blog about food or even have a good recipe you want to share, don’t be shy. I am looking forward to some fantastic recipes!

You can check out the entire  FTM recipe index here.

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Kicked Up Philly Cheesesteak + Weeknight Wow Sweeps!

March 14, 2012

Leftovers can be a pain. They tend to grow in my fridge until I run out of room. I am frequently throwing away food because I don’t use it. I should use them during the week for quick dinners, but you know how that goes.

After doing a few recipes using VELVEETA® and RO*TEL®, I found I had a leftovers, but not enough to create a full dish.

I was trying to think of a way to use up the leftovers, without reverting to the old stand by - RO*TEL® dip.  So my sister, Natalie, had a genius idea.  After she saw my Kicked Up Grilled Cheese post, she said that we should try it on a cheesesteak. Of course – a cheesesteak. What Philly girl doesn’t love a cheesesteak!

So I gave it a go — and of course, it turned out fantastic.  Now, I know some of you like your cheesesteaks a particular way — but give this a shot, you won’t regret it.

Since this is really using up your leftovers, you don’t need specific measurements – just use what you have on hand!

Don’t forget to enter the Weeknight Wow Sweepstakes($1000 given away each week, and one grand prize winner of $15000!)

VELVEETA® and RO*TEL® are hosting an amazing sweepstakes to encourage simple, easy weeknight family meals and entertainment ideas. Winners will be picked each week, and the more points you collect the more chances you have of winning! Grand prize winner will receive $15,000!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of VELVEETA/RO*TEL. The opinions and text are all mine.

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St. Patrick’s Day – Go “Greens” Recipes

March 13, 2012

Shamrock Protein Milk Shake

St. Patty’s Day is right around the corner.  To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, I am trying to keep to my getting fit goals.   Here are a few healthier “Green” Options:

Like Shamrock Shakes, but not the calories? Check out this alternative from Dashing Dish.

Green Smoothie Recipe

 Check out my Green Smoothie Recipe with spinach, blueberries, orange juice, and strawberries.

Feta Orange Greens

These greens are garnished with some delish oranges.

Check out this yummy salad chocked full of greens from the Smitten Kitchen.

Do you have a favorite “Green” recipe? Leave it in the comments.

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