Category Archives: Dinner

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili

I came up with this recipe from the pantry, knowing I needed something that I could reheat easily for lunches all week.  It’s good alone, or over rice.  I like to add some diced avocado and fresh pico de gallo … Continue reading

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Twice Baked Potatoes

For some reason, when I was meal planning this week, and I asked my kids what they wanted for dinner, there was a potato theme.  But since I like to encourage other people’s input on the dinner plan, I rolled … Continue reading

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Potato and Cauliflower Soup

I am not going to lie or spread my delusions with you am going to be honest with you about this recipe.  It’s tasty.  Delicious even.  But I am not going to tell you you won’t miss the potatoes or that it … Continue reading

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Black Bean, White Bean and Beef Taco Chili

It’s a gloomy day in Phoenix – one of those days that feels a lot colder than the thermometer reads, and chili sounds like the ideal dinner.  I came up with this based largely on ingredients in my pantry and … Continue reading

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Taco Seasoning Blend

A year or so ago, I started watching my sodium intake, and I noticed that whenever I made recipes that included commercially prepared seasoning blends, that day’s intake was really high.  So I’ve been trying to come up with my … Continue reading

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Soy Ginger Pork Roast (Crock Pot/Slow Cooker)

In my little family of 5, we all have opinions about food.  Who doesn’t?  My middle child, the younger boy, usually has the opinion that anything I make for dinner is disgusting and inedible most of my cooking sucks is not to … Continue reading

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Crockpot/Slow Cooker Carnitas

It’s almost the New Year (how on earth did that happen?  is it me, or is each year shorter than the last? ), which has me planning our menu for New Year’s Day.  Have to eat the right foods to … Continue reading

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Beef Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

I love spaghetti squash – not because of how it tastes on its own, but because of how it absorbs so many other flavors so well.  It’s a great vehicle for the sauces you would put on pasta, but I … Continue reading

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Cranberry Dijon Slow Cooker Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1, 2-3 pound boneless pork loin roast 1-12 oz bag of fresh cranberries 1 cup warm water 1/2 cup sugar (this makes a slightly tart sauce, if you like sweeter, increase to 3/4 cup) 3 clementines, halved 1.5 TB … Continue reading

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Black Bean and Pumpkin Chili

This is the perfect fall meal – it’s a shame it’s still 100 here, but it’s October 27, and I’m making it anyway.  Perhaps if I will it fall, it will come?  I’ll wear a sweater tomorrow.  That should help. … Continue reading

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