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Just when you think chicken Tikki Masala can’t get any better, you remember your trusty and dependable friend, the slow cooker. There are literally endless dishes that can be set in the crock and left to cook in their own juices, seasonings and sauces. Everyone knows, this creates flavors that are above and beyond most other methods, save grilling and smoking which also add a unique taste. Anyway, I was stoked to get going on this one and see how the family liked it. They’d had Tikki Masala before but the experiment was underway.

I really think the crock pot sets us up for a successful meal, because the smell takes over the house and gets everyone pumped for dinner. That’s exactly what happened! The garlic and ginger combo as well as masala spices were strong and my mouth was watering. We served the dish over basmati rice. Throwing everything together before work or a busy day makes this perfect, but you can marinate your chicken in Greek yogurt for a bit if you have time.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Kitchn.

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Quick Tip: Be sure to shake off the excess yogurt if you marinate your chicken, before adding it to the crock.

I like to refer to this dish as my mom’s Americanized version of enchiladas. It features ground beef and refried beans, salsa, cheese and all the usual players. The way I’ve always done this dish is the enchiladas are filled, wrapped up and tucked into a casserole dish then topped off and baked. It’s super easy to throw together, the longest step may be browning the beef. This version does the casserole in layers, and either way it is filling and delicious.

Just when you thought bread pudding was one of the greatest and most delicious comfort desserts on the planet, along comes PRALINE bread pudding to say, “Oh, by the way I am 10 times better – eat me forever.”  At least that’s how I picture it goes down in my head. When I saw this recipe I knew there was no way I could make plain ol’ bread pudding again without trying it. The difference is in the addition of toasted pecans and that overly tempting praline sauce which you could replace with caramel but if you have time I highly recommend you whip that up too!

Eat the beans and skip the weenies with this cold and refreshing white bean salad. I love beans, and I love salads. Three bean salad is a favorite as well as chickpea so I knew I’d absolutely love this white bean version. It uses lemon, vinegar and oil dressing along with the perfect combo of seasonings chosen by you. Let’s face it, not everyone has the same palate and prefers different flavors, that’s where this salad shines and is set apart from all the others. This would be perfect at any picnic, with any meal, and basically just whenever to be honest.

Looking for a chocolate cake recipe that outshines all the others? Want it to be soft, delicious and demanding you to take another bite until it’s all gone? Then you have to check out this satin and moist chocolate cake! You will be in instant love with every element of it. I am sure it’s a combination of the ingredients that makes it perfect, and the best part is you know exactly what’s going into it… because it’s all homemade! I always prefer skipping the box mixes when I can because they just seem a little shady to me.

There’s one favorite food I have in common with my kids… french fries.  My kids loved crispy french fries and there’s something about eating fries that takes me back to being a kid.  You know going out to eat with your family and being too short that your feet don’t touch the ground, so you dangle your feet off the bench and dip your fries in the ketchup, just happy to be.  When I’ve tried to make fries at home, they come out soft and not nearly as fun to eat as those we’ve had at various restaurants.  I’ve tried a dozen recipes for french fries, and still never got them quit right until I discovered the double fry method and one special ingredient that often goes overlooked when I’m looking at my spice rack.

I try hard to have a fresh garden every year.  As it turns out, I don’t have a very green thumb and I end up killing a lot of things.  I am, however, pretty consistent in growing cucumbers and sometimes end up with more cucumbers than I have stomach capacity for!  Since my husband doesn’t like fresh cucumbers, but does like pickles, I make this recipe in the summer to share the cucumber abundance without hours of efforts in front of my canner.  This recipe takes about 10 minutes to put together, but will have you reaching for a pickle snack all week long.