Smoky BBQ Beef Stew

This recipe is a fun twist on traditional beef stew. I came up with it because I think my family was getting sick of traditional beef stew. Maybe it’s because we were having it once a week and consuming the leftovers throughout the week. Who knows?

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Creamy Pork Hock Soup

This is my new favorite soup! It’s creamy, flavorful and uses my new favorite cut of meat; the pork hock. And it all comes together easily in a slow cooker. This makes winter bearable.

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Creamy Vegetable Curry Soup

This soup is on a whole new level of awesome. Roasting veggies is my favorite way to eat them. So roasting veggies and then turning them into a soup is pretty much the perfect combination. And adding curry is the perfect flavor. Even veggie haters will love this soup.

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Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

I wanted shepherd’s pie tonight for dinner, but didn’t want all the work and dishes that go into it. I came up with the perfect version that supplies all the flavors without the time and dishes.

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One Pan Autumn Chicken and Veggie Dinner

I wanted a complete meat and veggie meal that could be made with one pan. Done! Not only does this dish come together in one pan, but it’s a savory dish that has all the delicious flavors of fall.

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Tender Slow Cooker Salsa Beef

For all you other insane moms out there who are also stretched beyond your limits, I have yet another slow cooker recipe for you. This salsa beef meets all the criteria of comfort food. It’s packed with flavor, tender and super healthy.

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The Easiest, Tastiest Roasted Vegetables

I love to roast vegetables. It doesn’t make them mushy, but rather crunchy on the outside, warm on the inside and gives them a great smoky flavor. Plus, you can use whatever vegetables you want.

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Healthy Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

Few things are as comforting on a busy day as coming home to the smell of a roast in the crock pot. Throw some whole wheat bread in the bread maker as well and the comforting smells are right up there with world peace. Plus, using a slow cooker always makes me feel like someone…

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No-Bean Chili

I don’t like beans. It’s not the taste or the texture, it’s the after effect. The night I eat beans, I’m groaning on the couch, my stomach churning. The problem is, I love chili. I love it on chips, I love it on fries, and I love it in a bowl with avocado and sour cream. Every no-bean chili I’ve tried is usually just glorified Sloppy Joe meat. So I decided we needed to come up with a healthy no-bean chili that still has that great chunky chili texture. Here is what we came up with.

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