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Split Pea Soup (Slow Cooker)

Every Easter and Christmas, I eagerly await the huge ham sales at the grocery store. And then, we end up with ham for DAYS. I felt extra lucky to get a ham delivered to me in the time of the pandemic, and I wanted to make sure I used every bit of it. So, of […]

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Honey Soy Garlic Chicken (Instant Pot)

I miss the honey soy garlic chicken at my favorite Korean fried chicken restaurant, so I thought I’d make my own gluten free, lighter version at home. This recipe is a true 30 minute meal! (I timed it.) According to my spouse, it’s as good as takeout. For this recipe, you’ll need an Instant Pot. […]

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Massaman Curry with Tofu (Slow Cooker)

I’ve always loved Massaman curry, although I usually get it with beef when I eat at a Thai restaurant. This vegan version is just as tasty. The first time I made this recipe, I was shocked and how truly delicious it was! It was like Thai takeout out of the crockpot. This recipe offers an […]

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Butter Chicken (Slow Cooker)

If I have to read one more “healthy” butter chicken recipe that says, “tee hee, there’s no butter! It’s just called that because of the buttery texture/flavor!” I’m gonna scream. Yes, this recipe contains butter. You can use ghee, regular butter, or even a butter substitute. (We use Earth Balance.) The prep required for this […]

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Teriyaki Chicken (Slow Cooker)

Looking for a tasty, easy chicken recipe? This slow cooker teriyaki chicken absolutely fits the bill. This recipe does include one prep step prior to starting the slow cooker, but it requires ZERO chopping of vegetables. First, let’s talk about the ingredients. Frozen veggies of your choice give this recipe a nice green boost with […]

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Cuban Black Beans (Slow Cooker)

To be honest, writing a cooking blog in the time of a global pandemic, when supermarket shelves may or may not have what you need, feels a little weird. It seems appropriate, then, that my first recipe post will be for rice and beans. This recipe involves the following prep work: rinsing beans, dicing an […]