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Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

January 18, 2017

Crockpot 4-Bean White Chicken Chili

One of the best parts of crockpot cooking is the aroma. There is nothing better…

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Freezer Prep Session

January 16, 2017

7 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make This Week

We have a busy week coming up so I picked our seven favorite crockpot meals…

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Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

January 12, 2017

Healthy Crockpot Veggie “Lasagna”

Our favorite pizza place in New York also makes awesome entrees. One that stands out…

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Freezer Cooking Tips Product Reviews

January 10, 2017

17 Genius Kitchen Tools That Will Help You Master Freezer Cooking in 2017

Happy 2017! If you’ve been wanting to get into freezer cooking, now is the time.…

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Freezer Prep Session

January 9, 2017

31 of the Best Crockpot Freezer Recipes for Weight Loss

Are you trying to lose weight this year? Stock your freezer with crockpot freezer meals!…

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Freezer Prep Session

January 5, 2017

10 “Clean Eating” Crockpot Freezer Meals in Less Than 2 Hours

After a busy holiday season with too many cookies, I'm excited to get back to…

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Feature Recipe Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

January 3, 2017

Crockpot Low-Fat All-Natural Chicken Noodle Soup (Panera Copycat)

I love, love, love Panera. I've even made a copycat recipe or two. Of course I know…

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Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

December 22, 2016

Crockpot Spaghetti Squash “Lo Mein”

We've been pretty busy the past couple of weeks, FINALLY moving into and immediately starting…

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10 Healthy Freezer Crockpot Meals from Walmart in 90 Minutes

Freezer Prep Session

December 19, 2016

10 Healthy Freezer Crockpot Meals from Walmart in 90 Minutes

This post is sponsored by Walmart, so I'm sharing my recipes and grocery list for free…

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10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Oven Recipes

December 15, 2016

Easy Freezer-to-Oven Chicken Parmesan

Who doesn't LOVE a warm, cheesy, restaurant-worthy Italian dish on a cold snowy evening?! I…

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Freezer Prep Session

December 13, 2016

7 Easy and Healthy Oven Freezer Meals in Under 2 Hours

Did you know that I have eBooks dedicated to oven and stovetop freezer meals too?…

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21 Delicious Recipes That You Can Freeze Without Any Cooking Ahead Of Time

Freezer Prep Session

December 8, 2016

12 Delicious Recipes to Make Ahead and Freeze for Christmas

Are you hosting a big Christmas dinner this year? Here are 12 delicious recipes that…

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Panera Copycat Vegetarian Creamy Tomato Soup

10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Lunch Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

December 6, 2016

Crockpot Vegetarian Creamy Tomato Soup (Panera Copycat)

Kelly and I are both slightly obsessed with Panera, so we decided to try and…

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12 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make in December

Monthly Meal Plan

December 1, 2016

12 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make in December

Are you looking for new recipes to try this month? I've got you covered. I…

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10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

November 30, 2016

Crockpot Shredded Buffalo Chicken

When I made the 5-Ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip, my entire family raved about the…

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5-Ingredient Crockpot Kale & Chorizo Soup

10 Ingredients or Less Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

November 29, 2016

5-Ingredient Crockpot Kale & Chorizo Soup

This delicious soup is just spicy enough to warm up even the coolest of evenings.…

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How to Adapt Crockpot Freezer Meals for an Instant Pot

Freezer Cooking Tips Product Reviews

November 22, 2016

How to Adapt Crockpot Freezer Meals for an Instant Pot

Instant Pots are the rage right now because they cook food FAST. Everyone is busy…

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17 Healthy Freezer Meals You Can Cook in a Crockpot or Skillet

Freezer Prep Session

November 21, 2016

17 Healthy Freezer Meals You Can Cook in a Crockpot or Skillet

I really love my crockpot, but sometimes I'm in a pinch for lunch or dinner…

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Freezer Prep Session

November 17, 2016

17 Delicious Holiday Side Dishes You Can Make in a Crockpot

Are you trying to come up with easy and delicious holiday side dishes to make…

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10 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make When Chicken is Buy One, Get One Free (printable recipes and grocery list)

Freezer Prep Session

November 16, 2016

10 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make When Chicken Breasts are Buy One Get One Free

When I saw that all-natural, antibiotic-free chicken breasts were buy one, get one free at…

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10 Ingredients or Less Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Skillet Slow Cooker

November 15, 2016

Crockpot or Skillet Peanut Lime Chicken

What's not to love about this recipe?! It's sweet, it's savory, it's spicy AND it…

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10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

November 10, 2016

Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken

The first time I made this meal, our now 6 year old came into the…

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10 Ingredients or Less Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

November 9, 2016

Crockpot Taco Soup

I love tacos AND I love soup, so when Kelly asked me to come up with…

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15 Healthy Crockpot Soups You Can Freeze Without Any Cooking Ahead of Time

Freezer Prep Session

November 8, 2016

15 Healthy Crockpot Soups You Can Freeze Without Any Cooking Ahead of Time

Is there anything better than soup made in the crockpot? Probably only the way my…

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10 Ingredients or Less Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

November 3, 2016

Crockpot Cherry Chicken Mole Tacos

For Christmas this past year, my brother and sister-in-law put a can of chipotle peppers…

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Monthly Meal Plan

November 1, 2016

10 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make in November

Are you looking for new recipes to try this month? I've got you covered. I…

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10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

October 27, 2016

Crockpot Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

OK, so it's no where near Mardi Gras and I've never been to New Orleans,…

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Crockpot Creamy Asparagus Soup with Rosemary Breadsticks

10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Lunch Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

October 26, 2016

Crockpot Creamy Asparagus Soup with Rosemary Breadsticks

When I was in high school (we don't have to talk about how long ago…

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15 Things You Need To Know About No-Cook Freezer Meals

Freezer Prep Session

October 25, 2016

31 Paleo Crockpot Freezer Meals

If you're following the Paleo diet, your life is about to get a whole lot…

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10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

October 20, 2016

Crockpot Tikka Masala Meatballs

When Kelly and I were writing the Crockpot Chicken Freezer Meals eCookbook we asked the New Leaf…

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10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

October 19, 2016

Crockpot Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Several months ago, Kelly raved about a Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl that she had at…

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31 Easy and Healthy Freezer Meals for the Crockpot

Freezer Prep Session

October 18, 2016

31 Easy and Healthy Freezer Meals for the Crockpot

We finally settled into a good fall routine. My oldest daughter is thriving at school,…

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Homemade Beef Broth in the Crockpot (gluten-free and paleo)

10 Ingredients or Less Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes Slow Cooker

October 13, 2016

Homemade Beef Broth in the Crockpot (gluten-free and paleo)

It's so easy to make homemade beef broth in the crockpot that I don't know…

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5-Ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Recipes Slow Cooker

October 11, 2016

5-Ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Oh man, this recipe is a game-changer...and by that I mean no one will be…

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Healthy Homemade "Cream of Anything" Soup Recipe (Crockpot Version)

10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

October 6, 2016

Healthy Homemade “Cream of Anything” Soup Recipe (Crockpot Version)

Ditch the canned stuff and make this easy crockpot recipe instead!

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10 Ingredients or Less Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

October 4, 2016

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

I love going apple picking in the fall, but usually end up bringing home WAY…

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12 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make in July

Monthly Meal Plan

September 30, 2016

12 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make in October

Are you looking for new recipes to try this month? I've got you covered. I…

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Crockpot Vegetarian Black Bean Soup (Panera Copycat)

10 Ingredients or Less Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

September 29, 2016

Crockpot Vegetarian Black Bean Soup (Panera Copycat)

If you like Panera's vegetarian black bean soup, you're going to love this easy crockpot…

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10 Ingredients or Less Dessert Freezer-Friendly Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

September 28, 2016

Easy Crockpot Apple Crisp Recipe

My brother was in town over the weekend, so we loaded up our four kids…

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10 Ingredients or Less Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Skillet Slow Cooker

September 27, 2016

Crockpot Chinese Pepper Steak with Green Peppers and Onions

Skip the take-out and make this crockpot Chinese pepper steak at home instead. It's healthier,…

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Freezer Cooking Tips

September 25, 2016

How to Prevent Freezer Burn (video included)

Are you thinking about making freezer meals, but worried about freezer burn? We have you…

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Freezer-Friendly Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

September 21, 2016

Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

After college, my then-boyfriend, now-husband, started moonlighting at our friend Paul's restaurant, Fireside BBQ & Grill.…

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8 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals from Trader Joe's in 65 Minutes

Freezer Prep Session

September 18, 2016

Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals from Trader Joe’s (8 Meals in 65 Minutes!)

This week, I made eight healthy crockpot freezer meals from Trader Joe's and they turned…

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10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Lunch Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

September 14, 2016

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken quesadillas are the perfect yummy, fun, and kid-friendly food. This delicious recipe cooks the…

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September 11, 2016

5 Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad Bowls in 20 Minutes

Back in June, my cousin Jill and I attended a food photography workshop in Minnesota.…

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10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Gluten-Free Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

September 7, 2016

Healthy Crockpot Eggplant Rollatini

Are you looking for something to make with fresh garden eggplant? Try eggplant rollatini! All you…

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12 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make in September

Monthly Meal Plan

September 3, 2016

12 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals to Make in September

Are you looking for new recipes to try this month? I've got you covered. I…

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Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

August 31, 2016

Crockpot Caribbean Jerk Chicken Tacos

I've never been to Jamaica (I should have asked Kelly to send me there for…

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11 Make-Ahead Crockpot Recipes to Make for Labor Day

Recipes Slow Cooker

August 28, 2016

11 Make-Ahead Crockpot Recipes to Make for Labor Day

As much as I don't want to admit it, summer is quickly coming to an…

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10 Ingredients or Less Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

August 24, 2016

Crockpot Italian Pork Roast Recipe

My cousin Jill wrote this recipe for our Oven Freezer Meals eCookbook and the sauce…

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50 Freezer-Friendly Breakfasts in 75 Minutes

Freezer Prep Session

August 21, 2016

50 Freezer-Friendly Breakfasts in 75 Minutes

My oldest daughter is going to first grade this year, so I decided to stock…

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10 Ingredients or Less Dairy-Free Freezer-Friendly Main Dish Recipes Slow Cooker

August 17, 2016

Crockpot Seafood Boil

Nothing says summer more than the beach. Unfortunately...well, I don't want to say unfortunately, because…

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Lunch Meal Planning Recipes

August 14, 2016

Easy & Healthy School Lunches That You Can Make Ahead of Time

My oldest daughter is going to first grade this year and she is most excited…

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Freezer Prep Session

August 12, 2016

101 Healthy Make-Ahead Meals for Back-to-School (including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks!)

Want to simplify the busy back-to-school season? Here are 101 healthy meals that you can…

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Healthy Eating Meal Planning

August 10, 2016

10 Healthy School Lunch Combinations That Kids Love

Do you want to pack your kids healthy school lunches? Look no further! Here are…

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Freezer Prep Session

August 7, 2016

3 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Pack For Vacation

Are you planning a last-minute trip to the beach this summer? If so, I've got…

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Healthy Eating Meal Planning

August 3, 2016

Make-Ahead Healthy Snack Bins for Kids

I'm on a mission to be super organized this fall. I stocked my freezer with…

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Freezer Prep Session

August 2, 2016

31 Healthy Freezer Meals in 5 Hours

After a month of traveling I couldn't wait to get back in my own kitchen.…

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7 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals in 60 Minutes

Freezer Prep Session

August 1, 2016

7 Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals in 60 Minutes (aka my favorite recipes of all-time!)

My baby took a nap on Sunday afternoon, so I had a chance to prep…

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Crockpot Lightly-Sweetened Lemonade Iced Tea

10 Ingredients or Less Gluten-Free Recipes Slow Cooker Vegetarian

July 27, 2016

Lightly-Sweetened Lemonade Iced Tea in the Crockpot

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