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Are You Getting Takeout More Often Than You’d Like To Admit? These Stupid-Easy Recipes Will Change All That

Have you ever come back from work and just sighed at the thought of cooking dinner for your family? It happens to me all the time. Occasionally things just get a little overwhelming and cooking is the last thing on my check list (or it doesn’t make the check list at all…) I know it’s fine to opt for takeout but if you do that several times a week, it tends to get expensive. And often, a bit unhealthy, too. Enter – these super easy crockpot recipes!

I fell in love with my slow cooker the day I got it, and it has made me feel like a better mom. Seriously, a kitchen appliance that makes you feel good about yourself – how awesome is that!

I used to make mostly meat stews and soups in the slow cooker but it can do so much more. These days I use it to make desserts (cakes, even) and all kinds of exotic dinner recipes. I bet there are several recipes on this list that you didn’t even know you could make in a crock pot!

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Have You Tried All 5 Of These Amazing Pasta Recipes?

We all love quick and easy pasta recipes, especially on those weeknights when it seems you don’t even have the time to make yourself a cup of coffee. I have to admit I’m guilty of making the same ol’ spaghetti and meatballs three times in two weeks… There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, and the kids do love it – but I have to say I was getting a little tired of it, myself!

These five awesome pasta recipes will help you get through the dreaded dinner rut, or the busiest week of your life. Seriously, you could make one of these every night of the week, and you wouldn’t hear your family complain. All of these recipes leave room for variation, so you can tweak them as you go to make them taste totally new, each time you serve them.

It’s impossible for me to choose a favorite among these, but #4 is the one I’ve made most recently. I can tell you we had no leftovers whatsoever, and my daughter was practically licking her plate clean. Which one of these is your favorite?

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This American goulash may not be what your granny used to make but by golly it sure is good!

There are so many ways to make goulash and everyone claims that their way is the right way. How about the way that tastes the best is the right way? The following recipe on the next page is for a slow cooker American goulash that is covered in ooey, gooey cheese. Gasp! “How can that be goulash?!” some of you might say. Well, it’s goulash because I say it’s goulash LOL Seriously, guys and gals, this Crock Pot goulash is seriously good and easy to make.

I like to start the American goulash about mid-morning and it is ready by early afternoon. I just set my slow cooker settings to warm and allow it to sit until dinnertime. It’s so hearty and filling!

What types of sides do y’all enjoy serving with your American goulash? I personally prefer a side salad and garlic bread. Sometimes, I’ll make garlic-seasoned green beans. Serve whatever tickles your fancy 🙂

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Quick Tip: Feel free to use any flavor of cheese that you prefer in this goulash. You can also leave it out completely if you want.

Breaded pork chops will have your family RUNNING to the sound of the dinner bell.

I make a lot of breaded pork chop recipes, but this one totally stands out! My family loves breaded meat. My husband loves it the most when I use panko breadcrumbs. He loves the extra crunch and the real bread taste it possesses. While it’s a bit messy, I love it when my sons enjoy the food. And they usually enjoy breaded meat. The eat a lot, actually, and they love eating this with rice and gravy.

This Italian breaded pork chops recipe was a recipe recommended to me by a friend through an email. She sent the link to me, knowing that my family loves this kind of dish. So I immediately tried it the next day. Do I even need to say that it has been a huge hit? I served it for lunch because I know it will be quite heavy. I served this with mashed potatoes and blanched asparagus. They go so well with this tasty pork chop recipe.

Their plates were all clean by the end of lunch! Even if they asked for another serving, there wasn’t anything left to serve. I usually just cook one extra, and that extra was devoured by my husband.

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Quick Tip: Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

It was my husband’s turn to make dinner for us. He decided on an easy recipe and made Crock Pot brown sugar chicken.

Between running to basketball, soccer, dance, band, choir, and whatever other after school activities my kids decide they want to sign up for, making dinner is pretty much out of the question. We so often will grab a sub sandwich from the convenience store or drive-thru for burgers. It’s so impersonal and even more, unhealthy. I feel terrible every time we do it, but for a long time, I felt like there were no other options for us.

That was until I went to stay with my mom for a weekend. I started explaining to her my issues, and she went right out and bought me a slow cooker that very same day.

I can’t believe I have never had one of these things. I think she was more shocked that I wasn’t already using one. The very first thing that she told me to cook in it was this crock pot brown sugar chicken from the web.

There weren’t a lot of complicated steps or ingredients, so it’s just right for someone starting out, or on the go or both. This crock pot brown sugar chicken came out so juicy and tender, my whole family really loved it.

We even had time to sit down as a family for once and enjoy it!

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Quick Tip: Serve with baked potato and steamed veggies.

If You’ve Tried 5/6 Of These Recipes, Your Family Members Are Very Lucky

It is still very much winter here up North and occasionally I wonder if spring has forgotten all about us this year! I don’t mind the snow, as long as the days are nice and sunny, but sometimes the coldness really gets me. That’s when I like to cook these hearty dinner recipes, to keep myself and my family warm.

Some of these recipes have been around for decades and I can actually remember my grandmother serving them, when I was young. Some are a little bit more modern, although I’m not sure if I can call any of these “trendy”. In my opinion, that’s a good thing! I’ll take any old-fashioned recipe over a brand new one, anytime!

It’s impossible for me to name a single favorite of these; every one of these recipes has been a great success at our house, and I am making these pretty often. I like the fact that these are honest, hearty, inexpensive meals that you can make even on a tight budget.

What’s your favorite hearty dinner recipe? I’d love to hear about it, so don’t forget to leave a comment below!

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The little brother is giving his restaurant another go and he is starting it off with a bang by making chili cornbread casserole.

Who here likes cheese, chili, and cornbread? What do you think would happen if you mixed them all together into a luscious chili cornbread casserole? I’ll tell you, magic. Yes, magic in a ding dang pan, folks. I can’t begin to tell you just how wholesome, hearty, and tasty this recipe is. For one, whoever thought that a chili cornbread casserole could be savory? Whenever I think of cobblers I envision something fruity and dessert-like. That’s not the type of cobbler that this recipe is. You can enjoy this yummy dish as a dinnertime entree. This is a meal that has been permanently placed on my monthly meal plan.

Another thing that I like about this yummy chili cornbread casserole is its southern roots. This is totally southern comfort food. Now, when I made this chili cornbread casserole there were a few things that I left out because I didn’t feel like making a run to the grocery store.

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Quick Tip: You can use any type of cheese desired. If you like it hot, use Pepper Jack or a habanero laced cheese.