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Freezer Burger Patties Recipe

These quick little burgers are the perfect thing when you always want to be able to have something quick to make– especially if you tend to host a lot of barbeques (we have some fabulous barbeque recipes on our site here). Just make ‘em up and freeze ‘em. Then thaw them out and [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Crockpot & Freezer Food, Frugal Cooking, Main Dish RecipesPosted on October 19th, 2009

Halloween or Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Fondue Recipe

This is such a fun recipe for a Halloween dinner party or an ultra easy Thanksgiving dessert.  Just toss it all in the crockpot a couple of hours before you’re ready to eat, cook it on low, and stir once.  Place it in the middle of the table and serve with a variety of chopped [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Crockpot & Freezer Food, Dessert Recipes, HolidaysPosted on October 15th, 2009

Putting Together Crock Pot Soups and Stews

Having a crockpot would be almost pointless if you didn’t like soups and stews! (In other words, if you were crazy!) On a cold, cold day you can warm by with your favorite soup in a crockpot, filling the house with a wonderful aroma while it’s cooking. Everyone needs to know how to make [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Articles, Crockpot & Freezer FoodPosted on May 8th, 2009

Double-Crust Plum Pie Recipe for the Freezer

How many of you out there actually make plum pie? Well, it seems to me this sweet little purple fruit does not get the star position in pies that it should. This pie is everything a fruit pie should be– sweet, tangy, fresh, and delicious.
Like to make your holiday pies ahead [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Crockpot & Freezer Food, Dessert RecipesPosted on May 6th, 2009

Crock Pot Recipe: Beef ‘n Cabbage Soup with Smokey Bacon

This tomato-y soup reminds me of a cabbage roll without all of the work. Save a little extra bacon for a garnish– it makes all the difference.
Recipe serves 8.

Ingredients:
6 slices cooked, crumbled bacon
1 lb. ground beef, cooked
1 onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
3 white potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 C. shredded cabbage
3 C. beef or [...]

“Man Soup” or: Steak-n-Potato Soup in the Crock Pot

With all those lovely cubes of beef floating around in this rich soup, the men in your life won’t even notice that they’re eating tons of veggies, too. This also works well with leftover beef (like from a pot roast) and frozen veggies or even coleslaw mix.
Recipe serves 8.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 [...]

Slow Cooking with Beans

Everybody knows that beans are the musical fruit– and probably spent years of their childhood reveling in the fact. Perhaps this reputation is what turns a lot of adults off to eating beans as a main source of protein. After all, anything that was SO funny when they were kids can’t be something [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Articles, Crockpot & Freezer FoodPosted on May 2nd, 2009

Tasty Little Meatloaf Muffins Recipe for the Freezer

These are really fun and easy to make! Serve one of two of these little suckers with a side of mashed potatoes and a veggie, and dinner will be ready in no time. Also included are instructions for making this an easy freezer meat recipe– all you need to do is reheat.
This recipe [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Crockpot & Freezer Food, Main Dish RecipesPosted on April 30th, 2009

Freezer-Ready Pie Crust Recipe

Easy Freezable Pie Crust recipe
This freezer pie crust recipe makes a really quick and tasty pie crust, enough for two pies or one double-crust pie. It freezes and thaws beautifully, so double or triple the recipe if you want to have pie crust on hand for any occasion!

Ingredients:
2 C. all purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp. [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Crockpot & Freezer Food, Dessert RecipesPosted on April 29th, 2009

Staying Local: Ideas for Classic American Food in the Crockpot

Every culture has its foods– and while the fermented shark you’ll find up in Iceland probably isn’t world-renowned for being ultra tempting, most cultures have something wonderful and unique about their food. Which means that whenever you visit a new country, you’ve gotta try the native fare at least once– and preferably every day. While [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Articles, Crockpot & Freezer FoodPosted on April 26th, 2009