Creamy Mac and Cheese by Deborrah Justice

Stuffed Chicken With Eggplant by Galina R. Gibson

I love to cook with fresh foods! Even if I'm going to roast it in the pan, chicken is one of the best meats! I experiment all the time with mixing and matching fresh veggies that compliment the taste of chicken.

Jambalya by Carolinaheartstrings

There is nothing better than a big bowl of Jambalaya on a cold Sunday evening. This recipe is so easy to throw into the slow cooker and while it cooks you can curl up with a good book. I warn you though, the smell of it might make you forget what you are reading. You can make this recipe even spicier by adding a bit of hot sauce…

Easy Crock Pot Orzo by Carolinaheartstrings

I love the versatility of a crock pot, from desserts, to soups to even this easy orzo side dish. It takes no time to prepare and only a few short hours to cook. Put it on in mid afternoon and it will be ready by dinner. The crock pot makes the orzo so fluffy and delicious.

Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango BBQ Sauce by Robyn Medlin

I admit, I’m an egghead. Earlier this year I finally made room on the patio for one more grill- the grill of all grills- the Big Green Egg. My first “smoke” on her was a pork butt, also know as a Boston Butt. I’m a Carolina girl transplanted down to Florida, so of course my first smoke would be a pork butt. If there was a state meat,…

Country Style Beans by Beth Roan

These beans were so good!! My picky daughter even had seconds.

Smoked Ranch & Cheddar Bread by Curt Despres

With the added butter, powdered Ranch mix, and a full half cup of cheddar cheese, this is an awesome loaf of bread. But wait, I cooked it all on the smoker!

Las Vegas Recipe Guru Summerlin Chicken Tortilla Soup by Las Vegas Recipe Guru Summerlin

I am a fan of the Crock Pot. Blue or multicolored tortilla chips make a great compliment to this. The soup is hearty enough to dip chips. Recommended wine: A good semi-sweet White Wine or a Sangria. A margarita goes especially well with this. Enjoy!!!!!

Crockpot Fruit Crisp by RecipeKing

Crockpot Fruit Crisp is an easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for large holiday or family gatherings. Peaches and red raspberries with instant pudding mix and almonds make up the main ingredients with a crumb topping. Great for the hot months of the year when you don't want to heat up the house. It is also a low calories, low fat, low…

Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili by Bob Towlson

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce by Doctor Jo

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce: Sweet and tart combination of strawberries and rhubarb is a delicious addition to breakfast waffles or pancakes. An ice cream Sundae topped with this sauce will be a winner at your next party. Add some whipping cream or heavy cream to the sauce and enjoy a bowl of it for dessert. Strawberry Rhubarb sauce…

Hot Mulled Cider by Carolinaheartstrings

This is a drink The Husband loves and always asks me to make this time of year. I like to get up on Christmas Eve morning and start it in the crockpot and by noon it’s perfect. Nothing better than some hot apple cider while you watch your favorite Christmas movie.

Kidney Bean Chili with Turkey, Tempeh, or Beef by Nancy Miyasaki

This is reminiscent of the chili my mother used to make. It is hearty and flavorful. I make it with turkey, the base recipe is for beef, and my good friend makes it with tempeh. Take your pick...it's delicious any way you make it. Good choices for condiments are diced tomatoes and avocado, chopped green or red onions, chopped…

Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Crockpot Chili by Salad Foodie

Ensuring good luck for the New Year means including black-eyed peas on your menu. This chili makes for a hearty crockpot dish with "attitude" for New Year's Eve. I based it on a recipe from Phyllis Good's Fix-it and Forget It Christmas Cookbook, and liked the results so much I won't limit making this just at New Year's. Add corn…

Smoked Pepper & Onion Stuffed Chicken by Curt Despres

Smoked with sassafras wood, marinated with lemon and honey, and stuffed with peppers and green onions. Delicious!