Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon Hits The Spot

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon is one of those recipes that intimidates me. I don’t know why. Perhaps because Julia Child is always associated with this dish.   However, I figured that since there was a version for the slow cooker, perhaps I might give it a shot. I took Mr. Slow Cooker off the fridge – determined to make it earn its keep - and went through the fridge gathering the ingredients.  Thankfully, I always keep frozen pearl onions in the freezer and, before you shoot me, I follow a specific … [Read more...]



Score One For A Great Superbowl Soiree – Pork Tinga With Potatoes, Avocado and Fresh Cheese

Pork Tinga - Final

On an episode of “Mexico – One Plate At A Time”, Rick Bayless mentioned his Pork Tinga recipe which apparently was the best thing ever according to his daughter.  I filed that recipe in my mental “must try” recipe box.  The other day, while in the grocery store, I saw a gorgeous cut of pork that was on sale and thought “No time like the present” as I was craving some seriously good tacos for dinner. … [Read more...]



Tried and True: Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken - Final

I’m really enjoying my new slow cooker.  I’ve learned that if I make a nice batch of something, the leftovers transition into other meals during the week and that helps during the Eat In Challenge when I’m tempted to pick up the phone and call for takeout.  Honestly, with this injury, I’m hesitant on doing any big chopping, etc. so this recipe translated well into great ideas for other meals including a quick casserole with the leftover rice and a honey garlic chicken panini with some … [Read more...]