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
Growing up the one constant at every summer celebration was my step-dad's salsa dip. My step-dad, Darrel, made this dip all summer long. The first time would usually be Cinco De Mayo and it would continue until the fall. There was time he even made a little garden in our backyard so he could grow his own vegetables to use in his salsa. This man was serious about his salsa! Today, I'm going to share with you, Darrel's Salsa Dip. It's famous in our circle of friends and family. It's fresh, can ...
Classic Potato Salad
Nothing says summer more than a bowl of potato salad! It's a staple at summer BBQs, picnics, and gatherings. But did you know it's really easy to make? And fairly inexpensive too. Rather than buy potato salad at your local deli, make a batch and take it with you. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. This classic potato salad recipe is simple and completely customizable. You can make it as creamy as you like and play around with ratios of mustard, dill, and mayo until you have the perfect ...
The Best Tortellini Pasta Salad
Summer is in full swing! It's so nice to be able to get together with friends and families again. And I am predicting this year is going to be the summer of BBQs and get-togethers. That means you are going to need some new dishes to enjoy this summer. Today I'm sharing with you my recipe for the best tortellini pasta salad. It's quick, easy, and tastes delicious! To make my best tortellini pasta salad you will need the following - 8oz Fresh Mozzarella Balls 16oz Bottle Italian ...