by Laura Macklem | Jul 8, 2021 | Main Dishes |
Almost every day I’m opening at least one jar of home canned foods, but the other day I popped the lids on five. I was short on time and needed a quick dinner fix so I gathered an arm full of jars and headed to the slow cooker. It’s fun to have a variety...
by Laura Macklem | Jun 17, 2021 | Main Dishes |
My family’s favorite dishes is butternut squash macaroni and cheese, which is baked. But one of my daughters recently asked for a creamy macaroni and cheese, just to change it up. I decided to make a version we could whip up at lunch or dinner in a short amount...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 8, 2018 | Main Dishes |
I love kitchen toys, and especially my pressure cooker. You can take tough, economical cuts of beef and make it tender in 12 minutes. Dry beans, which can be fussy to cook on the stove top and all day in the slow cooker, takes 20 minutes. The only downfall is, you...
by Laura Macklem | Dec 30, 2017 | Main Dishes |
I never knew about the 9×13 slow cooker until my friend Tracy brought one to a homeschool potluck. I was amazed that someone like me with unconventionalĀ kitchen toys like a deli slicer, hadn’t heard of the casserole slow cooker. This size makes it easier...
by Laura Macklem | Dec 14, 2017 | Main Dishes |
Oh my, I have been so busy with my craft orders, I’ve been getting up at 3 and 4 am to ensure completion by the committed deadlines. As a result, I haven’t sent out many blog articles, but I’m back on track. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount...