exas Cowboy Stew is a hearty, one‑pot meat and potato stew packed with ground beef, smoky sausage, beans, corn, and tender potatoes simmered in a rich, chili‑style tomato broth. It eats like a cross between chili and beef stew, with bold, smoky flavor and enough protein and veg to easily feed a hungry crowd with … Read more
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup is a cozy, “dump and go” crockpot soup loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and cheese‑filled tortellini all simmered in a flavorful broth (often with a creamy finish). It takes the comfort of classic chicken noodle soup and upgrades it with cheesy tortellini plus the ease of hands‑off slow cooking, making … Read more
Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Chicken is tender shredded chicken cooked low and slow in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy gochujang‑based sauce with soy, garlic, ginger, and sesame. The result is juicy, flavorful meat that’s perfect over rice, tucked into tacos or lettuce wraps, or piled onto buns for Korean‑inspired sliders and sandwiches. What is … Read more
Homemade bone broth is a long‑simmered stock made by cooking animal bones with aromatics in water for many hours until the collagen and minerals from the bones dissolve into a rich, flavorful broth. Compared to regular stock, bone broth usually cooks much longer—often 12–24 hours for stovetop or slow cooker, or a couple of hours … Read more
Corn Casserole is a creamy, spoonable corn side dish made from corn muffin mix, whole kernel corn, creamed corn, sour cream, and butter baked into a rich, slightly sweet, pudding‑like casserole. It’s a classic holiday and potluck favorite because it uses pantry ingredients, stirs together in minutes, and bakes into a golden, fluffy casserole that … Read more
Marry Me Chicken Soup takes all the creamy, sun‑dried‑tomato, garlic, and Parmesan flavors from the viral “Marry Me Chicken” recipe and turns them into a cozy, one‑pot soup. It’s usually made with a tomato‑cream broth, tender chicken, sun‑dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and Parmesan, plus pasta, gnocchi, or tortellini and a handful of greens like spinach … Read more
Slow Cooker Italian Beef is a “set it and forget it” shredded beef recipe where a chuck roast simmers for hours in beef broth, Italian seasonings, pepperoncini peppers, and tangy giardiniera until it’s fall‑apart tender and loaded with bold, zippy flavor. The meat is usually piled onto hoagie rolls with provolone and extra peppers for … Read more
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes are ultra‑creamy, layered potatoes baked in a rich cheese sauce and “loaded” with classic baked potato toppings like crispy bacon, cheddar, and chives. They take traditional scalloped potatoes and turn them into a decadent, fully loaded side dish that can easily steal the spotlight at holidays, Sunday dinners, or potlucks. What are … Read more
Tomato Basil Soup is a cozy, creamy tomato soup infused with sweet, fresh basil and often finished with a splash of cream and Parmesan for richness. It can be made with canned tomatoes for convenience or roasted fresh tomatoes for extra depth and is perfect with grilled cheese, crusty bread, or a simple salad. What … Read more
Hobo stew is a thick, hearty ground beef and vegetable stew cooked in a tomato‑based broth, usually built from pantry staples like canned tomatoes, broth, potatoes, carrots, corn, and beans. It’s sometimes called Mulligan stew or hamburger stew and is famous for being budget‑friendly, easy to stretch for a crowd, and cozy enough to feel … Read more