A pretty chopped salad makes for an light, colorful contrast to rich holiday foods…
Holiday Chopped Kale Salad
Archive | Winter
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Thighs with Asian Vegetables (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and a lot of savory goodness is what you get with our Sweet & Spicy Chicken Thighs with Asian Vegetables. This recipe is easy to make in either the slow cooker or the Instant Pot. I tested many versions of this recipe in order to get it […]
Easy Sausage, Cabbage, Kale and Carrot Soup (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
This veggie-packed bowl of goodness tastes “restaurant good” and couldn’t be easier to make!
Classic White Bean and Ham Soup
Just in case you haven’t noticed, the East coast is experiencing a bit of a cold snap (just a bit–ha!), so soup, stews, chili and chowders are certainly the order of the day. This Classic White Bean and Ham Soup was begging to be made this week… We served a ham on Christmas Day and […]
Slow Cooker Meatballs to the Rescue
Whether you are headed to a holiday potluck or a New Year’s cocktail party, meatballs are ALWAYS a hit. Over the years, we have written many recipes for homemade meatballs as well as sauces. This recipe is the one that I make the most. These meatballs can even stand in for dinner serve alongside steamed […]
Holiday Spice Instant Pot Cheesecake (Low Carb & Gluten-Free)
A holiday-spiced cheesecake that everyone can enjoy (nobody will know it’s low in carbs and gluten-free)!
Maple Syrup-Sweetened Slow Cooker Egg Custard
Sweetened only with pure maple syrup, this slow-cooked egg custard makes a simple ending to a spring meal.
Cheesy Potato, Ham and Leek Casserole
Cozy, comforting potatoes and ham in the slow cooker—perfect on chilly day (or really any day)
Meatless Monday: Winter Minestrone
Blizzards, winter storms, gale warnings…February has given us a wallop of winter weather and with that a whole lot of soup. Unlike a summer minestrone that is made with a variety of garden vegetables including juicy, red tomatoes, our winter minestrone uses canned tomatoes and adds potatoes instead of pasta—not only to keep it gluten-free, […]
Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage
Here in Maine we are digging out of a giant snowstorm/blizzard (and yes, expecting some more snow in the next day or so…sigh). All the effort of clearing the snow off our cars and driveways, porches, decks and walkways deserves a reward. A warm bowl of Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage is appropriate necessary. It’s […]