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Crockpot Mexican Steak Recipe for Tacos, Fajitas, Salads and More
It's no secret I love my crockpot. I may even love my crockpot more than my KitchenAid (shhhh! Don't tell my stand mixer!). But let's face it: sometimes, crockpots become vessels for mushy casseroles that lack texture. Enter the crockpot Mexican steak. It will change the way you make Mexican food and steak forever. Even better? This recipe is affordable and great for … [Read more...] about Crockpot Mexican Steak Recipe for Tacos, Fajitas, Salads and More
2 Ingredient Healthy Pancakes for Babies (And Adults, too!)
Pancakes are one of my favorite comfort foods. Who can say no to a pancake with butter and syrup? I can. Because I have a new favorite, healthy pancake. It requires just 2 ingredients, and you can let your babies and toddlers have it guilt free. What are these 2 magical ingredients? A banana and an egg. Really. That's it. Those two items make a delicious healthy pancake. You … [Read more...] about 2 Ingredient Healthy Pancakes for Babies (And Adults, too!)
5 Ingredient Crockpot Pulled Pork
When I first learned how to make pulled pork in the crockpot, it was a meal planning game changer for sure. Pulled pork can be used in a variety of ways. My family's favorite is pressed between crusty bread, mustard, pickles, and swiss cheese. Crockpot pulled pork is awesome because it takes a long time, which means you'll have an amazing dinner ready when you get home from a … [Read more...] about 5 Ingredient Crockpot Pulled Pork
Southwestern Quinoa & Chicken Bowls
Real talk: I have struggled with accepting quinoa as a food option. After countless attempts to make it palatable, I declared that I was “done” with quinoa for good. However, the health benefits kept calling my name. So, decided to give quinoa one more try, and, boy, am I glad I did. My inspiration for this recipe came from Pinterest. I sifted through hundreds of … [Read more...] about Southwestern Quinoa & Chicken Bowls