One of my favorite dishes to make in the fall is acorn squash. Making acorn squash in the slow cooker is one of the easiest ways to get it perfect. It's a set it and forget it type recipe that creates the perfect slow cooker acorn squash every time. To make a batch of slow cooker acorn squash you will need the following - 2 Acorn Squash 1 C Water 1/4 tsp Cinnamon 1/4 tsp Nutmeg 1/2 C Brown Sugar 4-8 tsp Butter You can make as much or as little acorn squash as you would like but I ...
Side Dishes
Crockpot Refried Beans
Peyton loves refried beans so I thought I would try to make them from scratch and see how it goes. This recipe is really easy too. It's a no-soak recipe so you don't have to worry about prepping it the night before. These Crockpot Refried Beans will be a hit with the whole family. To make a batch of my crockpot refried beans you will need the following - 1 lb Pinto Beans 1 Yellow Onion, sweet 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 cubes Chicken Bouillon 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1/8 tsp ...
Midwest Macaroni Salad
When I went to Hawaii I tried Macaroni Salad for the first time. For the most part, I really liked it but there were a few things I wanted to tweak and see if I could make it even better. And in my opinion, I did just that! So what's different about this macaroni salad than most? It's the dill. I really do not like sweet relish. I never have and I never will. But give me dill relish and I will put it on everything! So my macaroni salad is filled with dill and not sweet relish. And guess what? ...
Darrel’s Salsa Dip
Every family has that one recipe that makes an appearance at nearly every gathering, and for ours, it was my stepdad Darrel's famous Homemade Salsa Dip. From the first warm days of spring through the end of summer, you could count on finding a bowl of this fresh, flavorful dip sitting on the table surrounded by tortilla chips and a crowd of people coming back for seconds. Darrel didn't just make salsa—he perfected it. He loved making it so much that he even planted a backyard garden so he could ...
Classic Potato Salad
No summer cookout feels complete without a big bowl of Classic Potato Salad on the table. Whether you're heading to a backyard barbecue, family reunion, picnic, potluck, or holiday celebration, this timeless side dish is always one of the first to disappear. It's creamy, comforting, and pairs perfectly with everything from burgers and hot dogs to grilled chicken and ribs. The best part? Homemade potato salad is surprisingly easy to make and often tastes so much better than the containers you'll ...
The Best Tortellini Pasta Salad
When the weather warms up, it's officially pasta salad season! Whether you're heading to a backyard barbecue, family reunion, picnic, potluck, or neighborhood cookout, this Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish to bring along. It's colorful, packed with fresh ingredients, and always one of the first bowls to be emptied. Unlike traditional pasta salads, this recipe starts with cheesy tortellini, making every bite extra flavorful and satisfying. Tossed with crisp vegetables, savory ...