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Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble

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Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble is a delicious fall dessert recipe! Cinnamon apples topped with a crumbly oat mixture – and it’s made in the crockpot so it is super simple! Many apologies for being absent lately. I’m sure I mentioned that my husband has been in and out of the field all month and every time he comes home, we all get sick. And by “we all” I mean the baby and I. Because that’s just the kind of luck we have. I figured I’d update you on the exciting things that have happened since my last post. Most of it is about the dogs. You’re welcome. Clementine got her hair cut on Tuesday and Penelope did not recognize her. She wouldn’t let the imposter-Clem near their food for days. (If you’re new here, this is Clementine and this is Penelope.) I bought my first ever jar of Nutella on Wednesday and it was gone by Friday night. Funny thing is, I’ve never bought it before because I “don’t like” chocolate and was convinced that I would hate Nutella. Nicole made a S’Mores Frappe to com...

EASY FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE (SO GOOD)

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EASY FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE (SO GOOD) Well, look what I’ve just got for you. It’s Easy French Onion Soup Recipe. Don’t be intimidated by French cooking, because this easy twist on a French classic will make you believe that sophisticated cuisine doesn’t have to be a rocket science. Watch the video above the recipe card to see what I mean. Easy French Onion Soup Recipe Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 1 hr 20 mins Total Time 1 hr 30 mins Course: Soup Cuisine: French Keyword: French recipes, soup recipes Servings: 4 Calories: 615 kcal Author: Iryna Ingredients 2 lb yellow onion halved and thinly sliced 6 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 4 tbsp flour 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves minced 4 c beef, chicken or vegetable broth 8 slices white baguette 3/4 c Gruyere cheese grated 3/4 c Provolone cheese grated Instructions Melt butter in a large Dutch oven. Add sliced onion, reduce the heat to medium low and cook stirring occasionally until tender and caramelised. Don't let the on...

Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan

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Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan This Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan is pure comfort food! It is a bowl of wonderful, warming, healing amazingness. One spoonful and you know the world is going to start looking brighter. A whole bowl and you feel restored. Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan This Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan is pure comfort food! It is a bowl of wonderful, warming, healing amazingness. One spoonful and you know the world is going to start looking brighter. A whole bowl and you feel restored. Course Main Cuisine Italian Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Servings  Calories 518 kcal Author Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth/stock 2 cups small pasta shapes - pastina/stelline/orzo 1/2 stick butter 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano cheese black pepper Salt to taste (you probably won't need any) fresh basil (parsley works well too) US Customary - Metric Instructions Bring the chicken stock...

BEST ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP EVER

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BEST ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP EVER By combining elements of a few different Italian wedding soup recipes, I was able to create the ULTIMATE Italian wedding soup recipe — one that my whole family loves. Check out the rave reviews! FAVORITE ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP COURSE: MAIN COURSE CUISINE: ITALIAN KEYWORD: COMFORT FOOD, EASY SOUP RECIPE PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR SERVINGS: 8 CALORIES: 293 KCAL AUTHOR: GOOD + SIMPLE INGREDIENTS 1 small onion grated 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 large egg 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 slice white bread crusts trimmed, grated or shredded 1/2 cup grated Parmesanoptional 8 oz lean ground beef 8 oz ground pork 12 cups chicken broth 1 box frozen chopped spinach approx 6-8 oz of Acini de Pepe or other tiny pasta* 2 tbsp parmesan optional INSTRUCTIONS To make the meatballs: Stir the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Then add the cheese, beef, and pork. Shape the meat mixture into meatballs, and pl...

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Stuffing and Green Beans

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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Stuffing and Green Beans This Creamy Crockpot Chicken Stuffing and Green Beans is the one-pot hotdish at its best. It literally takes only a few minutes to put it together. Creamy Crockpot Chicken Stuffing and Green Beans Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 4 hrs Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Keyword: Creamy Crockpot Chicken Stuffing and Green Beans Servings: 6 Calories: 355 kcal Author: Corey Valley Ingredients 2 lbs about 4 chicken breast 1 6oz box of stuffing mix 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken condensed soup 3/4 cup sour cream 1/3 cup water 10 oz bag frozen green beans salt and pepper to taste Instructions Prepare crockpot with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt/pepper and place in the bottom of a crockpot. Next, top chicken with 1 box of stuffing mix. In a separate bowl, mix together condensed soup, sour cream and water. Spread mixture over stuffing. Place green bean on top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. If you need a long...

Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

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Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin I am sure he wouldn’t feel any different about the meals I made for him if I simply rotated the same 3 meals for the rest of his life. I swear, if food wasn’t necessary for survival he wouldn’t eat. He’s crazy. Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 pounds Pork tenderloin 1 teaspoon Ground sage ½ teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Pepper 1 clove Garlic; crushed ½ cup Water ½ cup Brown sugar 1 tablespoon Cornstarch ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar ½ cup Water 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Instructions Mix together the seasonings: sage, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub over tenderloin. Place ½ cup water in slow cooker; place tenderloin in slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. hour before the roast is finished, mix together the ingredients for the glaze in a small sauce pan: brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, water, soy sauce. Heat over medium and stir until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Brush roast with glaze 2 o...

Hearty Beef & Barley Soup

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Hearty Beef & Barley Soup Yield: 8 servings Prep: 15 minutes Cook: Stovetop- 1.5 hr, Crockpot- 4-6 hrs Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1.5 lbs stewing beef salt & pepper 8 cups beef broth 3 large carrots 2 stalks celery 2 parsnips 2-3 medium potatoes 1 yellow onion 1 cup corn 1/2 cup pearl barley 4 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp Worcestershire 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp parsley 1 tbsp corn starch & ¼ cup water (optional) Instructions for Dutch Oven: Dice all vegetables to desired size. In a dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Season beef generously with salt and pepper. In small batches, brown the beef cubes on all sides (this is so that the beef stays tender in the stew). When all the beef is browned set it aside. Put the diced onions in the pot and another tbsp of oil if the pot is dry. Allow the onion to cook down and caramelize (a sprinkle of salt helps this process along). After the onions have softened, add in the tomato p...