Crockpot Monday - Homemade Applesauce

We all know anything from our own (or our moms, grandmas, etc) kitchen tastes better.  It's better for us (most of the time) and we know exactly what ingredients go into it.  There is a lot of relieve in that.  Especially these days.  Some of these ingredient lists and nutrition facts have just gotten down right scary.

Where this is not a meal as I traditionally have shared, when I came across this I had to put it out there for all of you to see.  I'm so excited to try it and very easy peasy!

My child LOVES applesauce, so it would be great to be able to make it from scratch and I know she would love to "help."

Enjoy!

Crockpot Applesauce

Crockpot Monday - Chicken Enchilada Soup

Today is going to be a windy, 70 degree day so who isn't thinking soup?

Whatever.

This week we will be trying the Chicken Enchilada soup via my fav place to recipe "shop," www.skinnytaste.com.

Seriously, if you haven't visited, you should.  Some amazing stuff on there and EVERYTHING I've tried has been amazing.

Noticed some adult St. Patty's treats that may have to make a presence this weekend.  Just maybe.  You had me at Bailey's and Double Chocolate Stout.

Enjoy and have a great St. Patrick's Day week!

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Only 5 days til my big run Saturday - 4.35 miles!  Bring it on baby!

Crockpot Monday - Chicken Parmesan

I've been excited to try this one for a while because I am "one" with pasta.

I just don't eat it as much as I would like because we all know what it can do to the ole' bod.

Enjoy.  I just love this blog too!

Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

Happy Monday!

Crockpot Monday

Sorry for the MIA last week.  Work was a bit busy and blogging just didn't fit into last weeks' craziness.

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Why don't I use my crockpot more?  I mean seriously how easy can a meal possibly be.  Just stick all the ingredients in the pot, stir and let cook all day and bibbidybobbidyboo you have dinner.

My issue with using the crockpot is I want to ensure it's still relatively healthy.  Typically when I think of my crockpot I think of Rotel and Velveeta or those little weenies (or mini hot dogs) in BBQ sauce that my parents always had (vom by the way; if you know anything about me, I can't do hot dogs - you know that show How's It Made, yeah, that).

So, with that I'm going to start a new Monday blog series called Crockpot Monday.

What better day to use the crockpot then Monday?  Am I right or am I right?  Nothing worse than the first day of the week, getting back to the weekly schedule and grind and then having to cook.  After Monday I'm usually ok to cook or so is husband, but the first day of the week is sometimes rough, especially by the evening.

Tonight's menu:
Cilantro Lime Chicken

This was super easy with very little prep (mostly due to my awesome food processor that I am still convinced was the best wedding registry item decision ever) and of course was found via Pinterest.

This can be eaten in taco form, salad form or just by itself.

Share your recipes k?

Have a great week and even better, have an awesome Monday!
**If you're on Pinterest, let me know how to find you.