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When Was The Last Time It Took You Only 10 Minutes To Prepare A Home-Cooked Pizza?

When I got my first slow cooker I was under the impression that I could make some amazing soups and stews in it, but that’s about it. I had no idea how versatile of a cooking device it was, and it actually took me quite a while before I realized I could make just about anything in it. All you need is a little bit of creativity!

But even though I had broadened my slow cooker recipe collection, I never thought of trying to make pizza in it. Seriously, it never crossed my mind! I guess a wood-burning oven is a more traditional way to make this world renowned dish, but I know I sure don’t have one (and I doubt I ever will).

It wasn’t until just a few weeks ago when my sister and I were talking about cooking, and she mentioned she had made the most amazing pizza in the crock pot. I thought she was joking and I laughed, but she was dead serious. Of course I had to give it a go myself!

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Quick Tip: Use homemade pizza dough, if preferred.

The Recipe Your Neighbor Is Trying To Keep A Secret

Here’s a recipe that’ll make you feel like a true cowboy, or cowgirl! Perfect for the chilly, dreary days and guaranteed to keep you warm, no matter what the season. You’ll be surprised to hear that this hearty chili is super lean and great for anyone who likes to watch their figure. This recipe makes 8 nice and filling servings, but you can easily make a double batch for a larger crowd.

Besides being lean, this chili is incredibly easy to make. Just brown the beef, onions and bell pepper, then throw in all the remaining ingredients and let it simmer on the stove until all those beautiful aromas fill up your whole house.

There are a couple of very surprising ingredients in this recipe, that I had never even thought of using in chili. But I believe those ingredients are exactly what set this chili above anything else I’ve tried before. This is simply mouthwatering, and it’s impossible to settle for one serving only!

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Quick Tip: Instead of lean ground beef, add leftover shredded chicken to this chili.

Could I Please Have This For Every Meal, For The Rest Of The Year?

Before we get started, I have to say that I’ve never been to Louisiana. It’s one of those places I’ve always dreamed of going, but for one reason or another it hasn’t happened yet. I have plenty of friends, though, who’ve been there more than once – and they all tell me the food is amazing. I bet it really is! And I always try to find recipes that would take me there (without even leaving my kitchen).

Hopefully some day soon I’ll be able to visit Louisiana and enjoy those wonderful meals! Until then, this is one of my favorite recipes that I believe has a very authentic flavor. The key thing is to use good quality seafood!

Some people tell me a good gumbo should be so spicy that your lips are on fire – others say that you’re not supposed to make gumbo too hot and spicy. I’m not sure if there’s a right or wrong but I prefer mine with a little bit of kick! With this recipe, that’s totally up to you.

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Quick Tip: You can find file powder in the seasoning section of most well-stocked grocery stores.

Hands Down, The Most Comforting Meal For The Chilly Nights

There’s nothing I enjoy more than a delicious, hearty soup on a cool fall day. I’m a big fan of this season – I like the cooler weather, the crispy air and the golden shade of autumn sunlight. What I don’t like is the fact that it gets cold inside the house, too. Which is where all kinds of soups come in handy. No, you can’t wear them (at least I wouldn’t recommend that), but a steaming hot bowl of soup will fill your belly and make you feel warm again.

My family doesn’t always agree with me, though! You know how it is with teenagers; I guess soup isn’t a very trendy dish these days. They would rather have tacos, burgers or lasagna – or something else I really can’t even pronounce correctly.

I was determined to make soup, anyway, but I wanted to surprise my family by turning it into something they would actually love to eat. Enter, this incredible tortilla soup!

This is such a brilliant idea and I knew immediately my kids would love it. And they did!

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Quick Tip: Like your food extra spicy? Add some diced jalapenos!

How To Get Dinner On The Table In 45 Minutes

Raise your hand if you’ve struggled trying to get back to the usual school day routine again! I sure have, and I don’t even know what it’s about. You’d think when you finally get your kids to school, you’ve got the whole day to prepare a meal and then you can just sit back and relax. NOT! At least that’s not what it’s like for me, at all! When dinnertime finally comes, I couldn’t care less what’s on the table, as long as IT IS THERE.

But that’s exactly why this wonder meal makes me feel so happy. My kids are crazy about this 3 cheese baked rigatoni (and so is my husband), it’s super easy and quick to make, and on top of it all it makes me feel like a better Mom. You know, when you can provide such a tasty meal in the middle of all that chaos.

The recipe also leaves plenty of room for changes, in case you didn’t have time to stop by the grocery store. Because that happens to me a lot.

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Quick Tip: Use any kind of pasta noodles for this recipe.

For All You Pasta Lovers Out There – This Stuff Is To Die For

A friend of mine tried a low-carb diet for a while. She lasted for about a week and then she said she would never do anything that silly again.

She didn’t mean the diet was silly, but she said she should have known from the beginning she would never be able to live without carbs. For her it wasn’t about bread – she told me she could probably go on for a whole year without even having one slice. But she couldn’t bare the thought of not eating pasta for weeks.

I knew exactly what she was talking about… I love pasta and I am pretty much making a pasta dish every other day. I do understand the health benefits of eating less carbs, but what can I say? It is just too good!

This Italian chicken pasta is one of my new favorites. I tried it for the first time last week, and I’m already making it again tonight. This time I’m choosing wisely and using low-fat cream cheese. Yum! I can’t wait for dinner!

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Quick Tip: Use your favorite pasta noodles for this!

You Won’t Believe How Fast You Can Get This Done

Don’t you just hate it when it’s 100 degrees outside and you really, really crave for lasagna? Even if it’s not summer, sometimes I ditch lasagna from our dinner rotation simply because I can’t bare to think of all the hassle. All those pots and pans, and all that time! But the kids love it just as much as I do, so occasionally I just have to make it. Boy, was I glad when I heard there is an easy way to work around these issues – and it’s called skillet lasagna!

I know what you’re thinking; how is it even possible to make lasagna in a skillet? What about the lasagna noodles? Doesn’t this dish need a really long cooking time? Those were my thoughts exactly, the first time my friend told me about this recipe.

Believe it or not, you can get this lasagna done in 30 minutes! You heard me – you’re only a half an hour away from your favorite Italian meal, and it’s possibly even tastier than the traditional version. All the familiar flavors are there but you just don’t have to stress over the cooking process!

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Quick Tip: Turn this into a veggie lasagna by replacing the meat with broccoli and grated carrots.