Author Archives: ben

Crock-Pot Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli

Posted on March 14, 2013 by ben

Date: February 20th, 2013 Recipe: http://clippingmoney.blogspot.com/2012/07/crock-pot-cheesy-chicken-brocolli-over.html Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 6 hours cook time. Servings: Two dinners Ben: Dislike Erin: Dislike Annie & Luke: Like Notes: This meal was a case of the kids liking it, but us … Continue reading →

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White Bean Chicken Chili

Posted on February 21, 2013 by ben

Date: February 13rd, 2013 Recipe: http://www.erinsfoodfiles.com/2012/11/slow-cooker-white-bean-chicken-chili.html Edited January 2019 to add the real recipe we use: 4 cans white beans 1 lb (approx) of chicken (we usually use thighs) 32oz jar of salsa verde (This greatly impacts the flavor of the … Continue reading →

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Chicken enchiladas with avocado cream sauce

Posted on February 18, 2013 by ben

Date: February 10th, 2013 Recipe: http://hannahholzmann.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-enchiladas/ Modifications: None, but we used some frozen shredded chicken and turkey that was leftover from a previous meal. Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: dinner and three lunches from leftovers Ben: Like Erin: Like (did … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on February 5, 2013 by ben

Date: January 28th, 2013 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2009/11/16/a-few-of-my-favorite-things/ Modifications: None, actually. Time to table: 15 minutes prep, 6 hours cook time Servings: 5 adults Ben: Like Erin: Love Annie: Like Notes: This was made way easier by the fact that we had shredded … Continue reading →

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Burrito Soup

Posted on January 10, 2013 by ben

Date: January 1st, 2013 Recipe: http://ellysaysopa.com/2008/12/15/crockpot-burrito-soup/ Modifications: We used ground turkey instead of beef, just a personal preference. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, couple hours cook time Servings: 4 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love Notes: This soup is … Continue reading →

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Cassoulet

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ben

Date: December 27th, 2012 Recipe: Page 492-493 of “How to Cook Everything”. The steps below are a summary, this dish is hard to screw up, so don’t worry about being too exact. Soak the beans overnight the day before Place … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Cakes with Poached Eggs

Posted on December 28, 2012 by ben

Date: December 26th, 2012 Quinoa cakes recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/12/05/quinoa-cakes-with-poached-eggs/ Poached eggs recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/08/how-to-poach-an-egg-smitten-kitchen-style/ Modifications:  None Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 4 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love Notes: These cakes were totally awesome. I made the first two a little … Continue reading →

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Baked Potato Soup

Posted on December 27, 2012 by ben

Date: December 18th, 2012 Recipe: http://ellysaysopa.com/2012/10/15/slowcooker-loaded-potato-soup/ Modifications:  I didn’t peel the potatoes, duh. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 4-6 hours in crock pot Servings: Roughly 6 adults Ben: Love Erin: Like Annie: Like Notes: This soup was a great weekday … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Lentil Veggie Stew

Posted on December 16, 2012 by ben

Date: December 4th, 2012 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2011/01/02/crock-pot-lentil-veggie-stew/ Time to table: 30 minutes + 8 hours cook time Servings: 2 dinners Ben: Dislike Erin: Like Annie: Like Notes: I really didn’t like this meal, though apparently we’ve had it before. It was just … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Chili with Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard

Posted on December 2, 2012 by ben

Date: November 9th, 2012 Recipes: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Black-Bean-Chili-with-Butternut-Squash-and-Swiss-Chard-234146 Modifications: None Time to table: 50 minutes Servings: 6 adults Ben: Like Erin: Like Annie: Like Notes: We’ve made this before and as with many recipes Annie was much of a fan in her younger days. … Continue reading →

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