bay leaf

the best classic tomato soup in white bowl with swirl of heavy cream

The Best Classic Tomato Soup
October 21, 2020
smothered beef tips and mashed potatoes on white plate

Slow Cooker Smothered Beef Tips
October 19, 2020
slow cooker beef vegetable noodle soup with spoon in gray ceramic bowl

Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Noodle Soup
January 21, 2020
White bowl filled with pressure cooker lasagna soup and dollop of cheesy ricotta mixture.

Pressure Cooker Lasagna Soup {+ Stovetop Directions}
November 13, 2019
Green bowl filled with pressure cooker chicken corn chowder with bacon on top and spoon in the side.

Pressure Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder {Slow Cooker Directions Included}
October 21, 2019
The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew

Perfect Instant Pot Beef Stew
January 15, 2018
New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder {Our Favorite Version}
October 24, 2016
The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
September 12, 2016
Cheesy Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Ricotta Stuffed Shells
February 19, 2016
Winter Minestrone Soup with Garlic Bruschetta

Winter Minestrone Soup with Garlic Bruschetta
February 8, 2016
Best Classic Chili

My Mom’s Classic Chili {Stovetop or Slow Cooker}
December 28, 2015
Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
November 11, 2015
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice with Chicken Sausage
September 23, 2015
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
August 26, 2015
Slow Cooker Turkey with No-Fuss Gravy

Slow Cooker Turkey with No-Fuss Gravy
November 21, 2013
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup

Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup
March 11, 2013
The Best Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail
December 14, 2012
Paprika Chicken Stroganoff

Paprika Chicken Stroganoff
April 2, 2012
Braised Brisket

Delicious Braised Brisket with Mushrooms
January 9, 2012
Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup

Spicy {Or Not} Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup
November 28, 2011
Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup
November 4, 2011
soft shell tacos filled with pork and toppings all on a white plate

Cuban Street Tacos
September 7, 2011
a white platter with smothered saucy cooked pork chops

Smothered Pork Chops {Slow Cooker}
June 8, 2011
top down view of a white bowl full of chicken noodle soup with sliced carrots and celery

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
March 14, 2011

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I'm Mel! I live in Idaho with my husband, 5 kids, and selection of weird farm animals. Mostly, I love dark chocolate and joggers (not jogging).

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