This Southern breakfast favorite is perfect for holiday celebrations and potlucks. Made in the Crock-Pot and cooked overnight, these creamy, buttery grits feed a crowd with just a few ingredients. 

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Overnight Creamy Crock-Pot Grits

Makes 10-12 servings

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 2 cups stoneground old-fashioned grits not instant
• 7 cups water
• 1 tbsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter cubed
• ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

• Directions:
• Add grits, water, and salt to a large slowcooker.
• Stir well then add the lid.
• Cook for 7 hours on low. Stir once or twice if possible so it doesn't stick to the sides.
• After 7 hours, remove the lid and add the heavy cream and butter. Stir until completely melted and creamy.
• Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

It is important to use “old fashioned” or stone ground grits for this recipe.

Do not use quick grits which is finer ground and cook much faster. 

All you need to start these grits in the slowcooker are 2 cups of stone ground grits, salt, and water.

Do not use milk- we will add cream later.

Add grits, water, and salt to a large slowcooker.

Stir well then add the lid.

Cook for 7 hours on low. Stir once or twice if possible so it doesn’t stick to the sides.

After 7 hours, remove the lid and add the heavy cream and stir.

Now slice up a stick of unsalted butter. 

Add the butter to the creamy cooked grits. 

Stir until completely melted.

Now you have a big crock full of the creamiest buttery grits you have ever had!

 Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Makes plenty of servings, around 10-12 bowls. 

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From main dishes to soups and sides and even Irish desserts and drinks, this collection includes all the recipe ideas you need for a tasty St Patrick’s Day meal!

Main Dishes:

1. Guinness Beef Stew – What A Girl Eats

2. Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes – The Cagle Diaries

3. Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Potatoes – Butter Your Biscuit

4. Old-Fashioned Shepherd’s Pie – Kristine in Between

5. Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish Cream and Honey Glazed Carrots – For the Love of Food

6. Dutch Oven Irish Stew – Kristine in Between

7. Beef and Stout Pie – Nourished Kitchen

8. Bangers and Mash (Pub-Style Sausage and Mash) – Christina’s Cucina

9. Easy Crock-Pot Corned Beef – For the Love of Food

10. Ham, Cabbage & Potatoes – The How to Home

11. Potato Pancakes – Noshing with the Nolands

12. Air Fryer Corned Beef Brisket – For the Love of Food

13. Whiskey Glazed Crock Pot Corned Beef – What A Girl Eats

14. Best Irish Steak and Ale Pie (Pub Style) – The Fresh Cooky

15. Easy Irish Cod Fish Cakes – This is How I Cook

16. Hearty Pork and Cabbage Noodles – For the Love of Food

17. Dublin Coddle – Gypsy Plate

18. Best Ninja Foodi Corned Beef and Cabbage – The Top Meal

19. Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Lamb – Cooking with Curls

20. Irish Steak and Mushroom Pie – For the Love of Food

21. Corned Beef Hash with Shirred Eggs – Grits and Gouda

22. Smoked Beer-Braised Corned Beef Brisket – Or Whatever You Do

23. Sous Vide Corned Beef – Two Kooks in the Kitchen

24. Grilled Reuben Sandwiches (with Instant Pot Corned Beef) – Grits and Gouda

Side Dishes:

1. Cheesy Cheddar Stout Soda Bread – Dish in the Kitchen

2. Irish Pureed Carrots And Parsnips – Life of 2 Snow Birds

3. Roasted Sheet Pan Cabbage and Carrots – For the Love of Food

4. Easy Irish Soda Bread – The Lavender Homefront

5. Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks – For the Love of Food

6. Irish Barmbrack (Cinnamon Raisin Bread) – Addicted to Dates

7. Corned Beef Fritters – Feasting not Fasting

8. Braised Cabbage with Leeks and Bacon – A Food Centric Life

9. Irish Potato Colcannon – For the Love of Food

10. Irish Ale Potato Cheddar Soup with Beer Battered Leeks – How Sweet Eats

11. Irish Brown Soda Bread – I Heart Eating

12. Irish Boxty’s – For the Love of Food

13. Instant Pot Irish Champ Potatoes – Cooking with Curls

14. Irish Colcannon with Bacon – Somebody Feed Seb

15. Senate Bean Soup – For the Love of Food

16. Mini Irish Soda Bread – Chocolate Moosey

17. Guinness Brown Bread – Urban Bliss Life

18. Irish Potato Bread – Drugstore Divas

19. Horseradish Cream Sauce – For the Love of Food

Drinks and Desserts:

1. Classic Irish Coffee – The Little Epicurean

2. Guinness Stout Chocolate Pudding Cakes – What A Girl Eats

3. Irish Apple Cake – Baking Sense

4. Guinness Chocolate Cake – Christina’s Cucina

5. Jameson Irish Lemonade – Our Crafty Mom

6. Salted Caramel Irish Coffee – Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks

7. Real Irish Scones – Mother Would Know

8. Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake with Irish Cream Glaze – How Sweet Eats

9.  Frozen Irish Coffee – For the Love of Food

10. Irish Mule (Cocktail and Mocktail) – Tammilee Tips

11. Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake – My Baking Addiction

12. Brioche Bread And Butter Pudding – World Food Guide

13. Bailey’s Irish Cream Tiramisu – How Sweet Eats

14. Honey-Kissed Irish Whiskey Cake – Baking Sense

15. Irish Shortbread Cookies – Delish

16. Irish Cream Coconut Macaroons – How Sweet Eats

17. Easy Baileys Chocolate Pudding – What the Fork Food Blog

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Looking for a hearty, kid friendly winter meal idea for dinner this week?

Make the ultimate Italian comfort food dinner: Cheesy Homestyle Lasagna, in the Crock-Pot!

This recipe makes enough for the whole family plus you’ll have leftovers!

It’s so easy to prepare in advance and let cook on low in the Crock-Pot all afternoon. 

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Crock-Pot Homestyle Lasagna

Makes 9-12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 large yellow onion diced
• 3 cloved garlic diced
• 2 jars marinara sauce
• 1 box lasagna noodles
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1 16 oz tub ricotta
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• olive oil for sauté

Instructions

• In a large skillet cook onions and garlic in olive oil until softened.
• Remove from pan then add in beef. Crumble and cook over medium heat until browned.
• Drain then add in cooked onion mixture, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, and one jar of marinara sauce. Stir.
• In a bowl add ricotta, 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
• Spray the bottom of a crockpot with non stick spray.
• Cover the bottom with a thin layer of the meat sauce.
• Add a row of lasagna noodles, 3 or 4 depending on the size of your Crock-Pot.
• Top with a few spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture. Spread to cover the noodles.
• Add the meat sauce on top, spreading to cover.
• Repeat for about 3 more layers ending with the meat sauce.
• Pour the other jar of marinara sauce all down the sides and top of the lasagna.
• Top with the remaining Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
• Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• To serve cut into squares and scoop onto plates.

In a large skillet cook onions and garlic in olive oil until softened.

Remove from pan then add in beef. Crumble and cook over medium heat until browned.

Drain then add in cooked onion mixture.

Stir in 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning and one jar of marinara sauce. Stir.

In a bowl add ricotta, 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth. Set aside. 

Spray the bottom of a crockpot with non stick spray.

Cover the bottom with a thin layer of the meat sauce.

Add a row of lasagna noodles, 3 or 4 depending on the size of your Crock-Pot.

Top with a few spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture. Spread to cover the noodles.

Add the meat sauce on top, spreading to cover.

Repeat for about 3 more layers.

End with the meat sauce on top. 

Pour the other jar of marinara sauce all down the sides and top of the lasagna.

I have found using 2 whole jars of sauce keeps the lasagna from getting dry or too crispy on the edges. 

Top with the remaining Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.

Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.

How amazing does this look?!

Cut into squares right in the Crock-Pot. Depending on how big your servings are you can do 9-12 squares. 

Each square is a big, hearty meal! 

To serve: cut into squares and scoop onto plates. 

Dinner’s ready! 

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This creamy, decadent fall inspired hot chocolate is made with six tasty ingredients, including pumpkin puree and white chocolate,

all blended together and heated in a slowcooker.

Enjoy this delicious drink on a cool fall day, served in mugs and topped with whipped cream.

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Crock-Pot Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz pumpkin puree
• 8 cups milk or 4 cups milk/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 14 oz can condensed milk
• 12 oz bag white chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• whipped cream for topping

Instructions

• Add all ingredients, except chocolate chips and whipped cream to the slowcooker.
• Whisk until blended and smooth.
• Now add white chocolate chips and gently stir.
• Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to mix up the chips that clump on the bottom.
• Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

This extra rich hot chocolate has just six ingredients. 

Add milk and condensed milk to the slowcooker.

If you want it even creamier you can do half heavy cream and half milk.

For this fall themed beverage I add one whole can of pumpkin puree.

Mix it in to the liquid in the slowcooker. 

Now add vanilla and pumpkin pie spice. 

Whisk well.

Finally, add in one bag of white chocolate chips. Stir. 

Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to mix up the chips that clump on the bottom. 

Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.

Serve hot.

Enjoy your creamy, decadent fall inspired hot chocolate! 

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Happy September!

Fall is right around the corner and I cannot wait for my favorite season and all the cool weather and fun activities it brings. One thing my whole family loves about fall- PUMPKINS! Pumpkin patches, pumpkin carving, and all things pumpkin flavored! I am a fan of the ol’ tried and true Pumpkin Spice Latte but honestly I enjoy just about anything pumpkin flavored! So today I am sharing over 35 Festive and Delicious Pumpkin Flavored Drinks just in time for fall! From cocktails and coffees to shakes and warm and cozy beverages, this roundup features all your pumpkin flavored favorites!

1. Harvest Oat Pumpkin Latte – Veggie Inspired

2. Pumpkin Pie Milkshake – The Art of Food and Wine

3. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte – Xoxo Bella

4.  Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte – For the Love of Food

5. Pumpkin Cider Margarita – Paleo Gluten-Free Guy

6. Pumpkin Protein Shake – Begin with Balance

7. Spooky and Sweet Pumpkin Shakes – For the Love of Food

8. Pumpkin Spice Iced Chai Latte – Kendall Kreations

9. Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini – The Littlest Crumb

10. Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie – Veggie Inspired

11. Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam – A Nerd Cooks

12. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Martini – Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons

13. Pumpkin Pie Margarita – Aleka’s Get Together

14. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie – For the Love of Food

15. Pumpkin Spice Boba – Shutter and Mint

16. Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate – Marsha’s Baking Addiction

17. Pumpkin Banana Smoothie – Flavours Treat

18. Crock-Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte – For the Love of Food

19. Pumpkin Sangria – Trop Rockin

20. Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte – Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen

21. Decadent Pumpkin Hot Chocolate – For the Love of Food

22. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie – Marsha’s Baking Addiction

23. Pumpkin Spice Mudslides – The Cookin Chicks

24. Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Coffee – Recipes from a Pantry

25. Pumpkin Juice – Maria’s Mixing Bowl

26. Pumpkin White Russian Cocktail – Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons

27. Crock-Pot Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate – For the Love of Food

28. Pumpkin Spice Margarita – The Littlest Crumb

29. Pumpkin Eggnog – Champagne Tastes

30. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie – Girl Heart Food

31. Pumpkin Old-Fashioned – The Redhead Baker

32. Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino – Cooking with Janica

33. Harry Potter’s Pumpkin Juice – Where is My Spoon

34. Pumpkin Spice Hot Buttered Rum – Tidy Mom

35. Pumpkin Pie Cocktail – Homemade Hooplah

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BRRRRR! It’s freezing here in the Midwest and we are expecting another snow day next week. Snow days are my favorite since I grew up in Florida and never even saw snow until I was an adult. My kids, husband, dogs, and I love getting bundled up and sledding down the hill in our yard, making snowmen and snow angels, and, of course, having a snowball fight! After playing in the snow though we’re always tired and cold, so for lunch and dinner I have a few favorite comfort food recipes I cook up while we warm up by the fire and watch a movie. 

Today I’m sharing over 100 of my favorite comfort food recipes perfect for warming you up on cold and dreary snow days.

I’ve included all the soups and casseroles we love and also delicious drinks and decadent desserts you will enjoy on even the coldest of winter nights!

Scroll down to check out the recipes.

“A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder.” – Susan Orlean

Entrees:

1. Mama’s Pasta Bolognese – For the Love of Food

2. Cheesy Meatball Bake – Ann’s Entitled Life

3. Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup – Razzle Dazzle Life

4. Easy Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese – If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen

5. Inside Out Grilled Cheese Sliders – For the Love of Food

6. Chicken Tater Tot Casserole – Nibble and Dine

7. Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup – The Toasty Kitchen

8. Homestyle Grits and Veal Grillades – For the Love of Food

9. Oven Baked Meatballs with Sauce – Dish ‘n the Kitchen

10. Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup – Bellyfull

11. Lazy Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf – The Lazy Slow Cooker

12. Slow Cooked Southern Lima Beans – For the Love of Food

13. Creamy Tomato Bisque – Living Smart and Healthy

14. Slow Cooker Bean and Bacon Soup – Moneywise Moms

15. Marsala Chicken, Mushroom and Rice Casserole – For the Love of Food

16. Chili Cowboy Casserole – With A Blast

17. Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Skillet – The Short Order Cook

18. Instant Pot Chili Frito Pie – Eating in an Instant

19. Bacon Lover’s Loaded Cauliflower Casserole – For the Love of Food

20. Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup – Living Smart and Healthy

21. Hearty Pork and Cabbage Noodles – For the Love of Food

22. Flaky & Buttery Ham Pot Pie – The Salty Pot

23. One Pot Lasagna Soup – Chocolate Moosey

24. Meatless Baked Ziti – Living Lou

25. Crockpot Chicken Stroganoff – For the Love of Food

26. Bistro French Onion Soup – Emily Fabulous

27. Best Overnight French Toast Casserole – Crayons and Cravings

28. Warm You Up Cheesy Broccoli Casserole – For the Love of Food

29. Broccoli Chicken Noodle Casserole – My Organized Chaos

30. Italian Macaroni and Cheese – Ann’s Entitled Life

31. Warm You Up Cream of Mushroom Soup – For the Love of Food

32. Crockpot Tuna Casserole – Hello Spoonful

33. Italian Creamy Beef Ragu – The Pasta Project

34. Cream of Bacon Soup – BENSA Bacon Lovers

35. Crockpot Cajun Red Beans and Rice – For the Love of Food

36. Split Pea Soup with Truffle Fried Potatoes – A Little and A Lot

37. Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese – The Suburban Soapbox

38. Irish Steak and Mushroom Pie – For the Love of Food

39. Panera Copycat Hearty 10 Vegetable Soup – Thank You Berry Much

40. Italian Shrimp Skillet Bake – For the Love of Food

41. Slow Cooker Turkey Vegetable Chili – Zucchini Zone

42. Pot Roast Foil Packs – For the Love of Food

43. Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce – Where Is My Spoon

44. Crock Pot Tortellini Soup with Cream Cheese – Practically Homemade

45. Cowboy Pork Spaghetti – For the Love of Food

46. Turkey Rice Soup – Two Healthy Kitchens

47. Snowman Pizza – Fresh Start Nutrition

48. Pasta e Ceci – Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew – Xoxo Bella

49. Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings – For the Love of Food

50. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Beef and Cheese – Healthy Seasonal Recipes

51. Sicilian Meatball Soup with Cabbage – The Roasted Root

52. Stuffed Pepper Casserole – Two Healthy Kitchens

53. Crockpot White Chicken Chili – For the Love of Food

54. Cheddar Corn Soup – Quirky Inspired

55. Turkey and Sausage Meatballs – Gluesticks and Gum Drops

56. Crockpot Chicken and Gravy – For the Love of Food

57. Warming Chunky Vegetable Soup – In the Play Room

58. Chicken Pozole Verde – Pinch and Swirl

59. Paula Deen’s Hot Chicken Salad Casserole – For the Love of Food

60. Instant Pot Beef and Noodles – Eating in an Instant

61. Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast – For the Love of Food

62. Potato Bacon Skillet Casserole – Cooking Chat Food

63. Loaded Baked Potato Board – For the Love of Food

64. Hearty Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli – No Frills Kitchen

65. Chickpeas and Sweet Potato Soup – Veg Cookbook

66. Turkey Veggie Chili – For the Love of Food

67. Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Cook with Kushi

68. Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup – Aubrey’s Kitchen

69. Slow Cooked Bacon Cheeseburger Chili – For the Love of Food

70. Broccoli Cheddar Zucchini Soup – Zucchini Zone

71. Dutch Oven Chicken and Vegetables – The Oregon Dietitian

72. Zuppa Toscana Soup – For the Love of Food

73. Easy Pancake Mix Chicken and Dumplings – Practically Homemade

74. Best Crockpot Chicken Alfredo – Sweet Peas Kitchen

75. Chicken Divan Casserole – For the Love of Food

76. Beefy Pasta Bake – Bitz n Giggles

77. Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits – Powered by Mom

78. Family Favorite Tuna Noodle Casserole – For the Love of Food

79. Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta – The Magical Slow Cooker

80. Slow Cooker Parmesan Chicken & Rice – Plain Chicken

81. Buffalo Chicken Pasta – The Cozy Cook

82. Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas – Easy Healthy Recipes

83. Perfect Pot Roast – For the Love of Food

84. Chicken Enchiladas – Ahead of Thyme

Desserts:

1. Maple Snow Candy – For the Love of Food

2. Hot Chocolate Brownies – If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen

3. Chocolate Caramel Brownie Cookies – Simply Scrumptious Eats

4. Chocolate Snow Ice Cream – Julie Blanner

1. Strawberry Snow Ice Cream – For the Love of Food

6. Bread Pudding – Fantabulosity

7. Hot Chocolate Cheesecake – 4 Sons R Us

8. Hot Cocoa Cake with Whipped Marshmallow – How Sweet Eats

9. Peanut Butter Ritz Snowman Bites – For the Love of Food

10. Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – Tasty Treats and Eats

11. Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies – Isabel Eats

12. Winter Blizzard Cookies – Centsable Momma

13. Oreo Marshmallow Snowman Treats – For the Love of Food

14. Snow Day Dessert Snack Mix – Mom On Timeout

15. Snow Ice Cream with Sprinkles – Everyday Shortcuts

16. Snow Day Sugar Cookie Milkshake – We Are Not Martha

17. Easy Snow Ice Cream – 2 Ways – For the Love of Food

18. Melting Snowmen Cookie Bites – Big Bear’s Wife

19. Snowball Cake Dip – Homemade Hooplah

20. DIY Snowman Donuts for Kids – For the Love of Food

21. 3 Ingredient Hot Chocolate Dip – Lynn Mumbing Mejia

22. Snow Day Snack Board – For the Love of Food

23. Muddy Snowballs – Cooking with Karli

24. Pecan Snowball Cookies – For the Love of Food

25. Apple Fritters – Frugal Lancaster

26. S’mores Snow Ice Cream – The Schmidty Wife

27. Chocolate Fudge S’mores Mug Cake – For the Love of Food

28. Chocolate Cobbler – Dance Around the Kitchen

29. Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Pizookie – For the Love of Food

Drinks:

1. Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee – For the Love of Food

2. World’s Creamiest Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate – Saving Talents

3. Polar Bear Hot Chocolate – Mom Endeavors

4. Crockpot Hot Chocolate – For the Love of Food

5. The Best Hot Chocolate Float – Rachael Hartley Nutrition

6. Disney’s Frozen Blue Hot Chocolate – For the Love of Food

7. White Chocolate Mocha Coffee Bombs – The Helpful GF

8. French Hot Chocolate with Salt – Champagne Tastes

9. Coffee Eggnog – For the Love of Food

10. Snow Cream Frappuccino – 4 Sons R Us

11. Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate – Chocolate Moosey

12. Polar Express Hot Chocolate – For the Love of Food

13. Salted Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate – How Sweet Eats

14. Dalgona Coffee – For the Love of Food

15. Mexican Hot Chocolate – Little Spice Jar

16. S’mores Hot Chocolate – For the Love of Food

17. Peppermint White Hot Chocolate – Cincy Shopper

18. Gourmet Frozen Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Cocoa Whipped Cream – For the Love of Food

Happy Snow Day!

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As a lifelong hot chocolate fan, I have long been on a search for the perfect cup of hot cocoa.

After many, many delicious recipes and countless taste tests I am happy to share that I have finally created the BEST Decadent Hot Chocolate inspired

by our Christmas favorite, Polar Express! 

“We drank hot cocoa as thick and rich as melted chocolate bars.” — Chris in Polar Express

I make my recipe in a slowcooker but you can also make on the stove top.

This extra rich holiday drink makes enough for a crowd so it’s perfect for parties, move nights, potlucks, and snow days!

Scroll down for the recipe and our favorite Polar Express memories!

Even our elf Jingle likes Polar Express! Check out the Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate Station we set up last year!

Polar Express night at school was so fun! We wore PJs, watched the movie, and played themed games!

Love making Christmas memories with my girls every year. 

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Polar Express Hot Chocolate

This recipe makes approx 8 large mugs full of hot chocolate!

Ingredients

• 6 cups milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 12 oz bag semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp vanilla

Instructions

• Start by adding 2 cups of milk and 1/2 cup cocoa powder to a slowcooker.
• Whisk to combine.
• Add the remaining 4 cups milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, and vanilla.
• Stir well and cook over low for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally so the chocolate doesn't clump on the bottom.
• It's ready when it is completely melted, smooth, and hot.
• Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Notes

The recipe can also be made on the stovetop. Add all ingredients to a large pan over med low. Whisk continuously until smooth and melted, about 20 minutes.

Polar Express is a classic we read and watch every year!

This recipe makes the ultimate decadent and delicious hot cocoa! 

Start by adding 2 cups of milk to a slowcooker.

Add in 1/2 cup cocoa powder.

Whisk to combine.

Add the remaining 4 cups milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, and vanilla.

Stir well and cook over low for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

It’s ready when it is completely melted, smooth, and hot.

Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

This recipe makes approx. 8 large mugs full of hot chocolate!

Enjoy a warm mug of chocolate while you cuddle up for Polar Express movie night!

“Just remember, the true Spirit Of Christmas lies in your heart.” — Santa in Polar Express

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Winner, winner chicken dinner!

Here’s an easy weeknight meal idea: Crock-Pot Chicken and Gravy.

This hearty slow cooked dinner is a family favorite and only requires 5 simple ingredients.

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Crock-Pot Chicken and Gravy

Makes 6+ servings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 chicken gravy packets I used low sodium
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 bag frozen mixed veggies optional
• 3 cups of cooked white rice or mashed potatoes for serving

Instructions

• Add chicken to the Crock-Pot.
• Pour next three ingredients- gravy, chicken broth, and soup on top and stir to combine.
• Stir in the bag of frozen mixed veggies.
• Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours.
• Using two forks shred chicken and mix well.
• Serve warm over buttered rice or mashed potatoes.

This simple dump and go slowcooker recipe only requires a few basic

ingredients that you may already have in your pantry!

Start by adding chicken breasts to your Crock-pot. 

Add two packets of chicken gravy to the Crock-Pot.

I used low sodium to cut down on the salt in the recipe. 

Now add I can of cream of chicken soup and a bag of frozen mixed veggies on top.

Pour in one cup chicken broth and give it a stir. 

Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.

I like to serve this dish with white rice mixed right in!

It is also really tasty on top of creamy mashed potatoes.

Using two forks shred the chicken in the Crock-Pot.

Stir well to combine. 

This hearty recipe makes at least six servings.

Serve warm with rice mixed right in or scoop and serve over rice or mashed potatoes. 

Dinner’s served!

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Happy New Year’s Eve!

We are getting ready to celebrate the New Year with our traditional big family meal on New Year’s Day. I like to cook quite a few foods that are said to bring good luck every year.  I’m sharing those recipes today along with a collection of other recipes and foods to bring you luck, prosperity, and happiness in the New Year! 

A few lucky foods included in this recipe roundup: 

Cornbread symbolizes gold and money and represent wealth and prosperity in your life .

Black-eyed peas resemble coins and they are said to bring prosperity and wealth along with good luck.

Chinese noodles represent long life. 

Pomegranates symbolizes life and abundance and are said to bring fertility, health, and prosperity.

Oranges represent health according to Chinese tradition. 

Greens like cabbage and collards represent wealth and money.

Other lucky foods? Pork, red grapes, and lentils!

1. New Year’s Southern Fried Cabbage – For the Love of Food

2. Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops – Bitz n Giggles

3. Roasted Grape, Goat Cheese + Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – How Sweet Eats

4. Roasted Sheet Pan Cabbage and Carrots – For the Love of Food

5. Chili Pot Pies with Cornbread Crust – Sweet Peas and Saffron

6. Honey & Ginger Beer Cornbread Muffins – For the Love of Food

7. Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Casserole – The Typical Mom

8. Crockpot Black Eyed Peas – Two Pink Peonies

9. Mama’s Hoppin John – For the Love of Food

10. Black Eyed Peas Salad – Veggie Inspired

11. Crazy Good Quick Garlic Noodles – Little Spice Jar

12. Hot Water Cornbread  – 4 Son R Us

13. Lucky New Year’s Collard Greens – For the Love of Food

14. Lucky Lentil Soup – Order ISDA

15. Apple Cider Brined Pork Loin – Tao of Spice

16. Broccoli Cornbread – For the Love of Food

17. Sparkling Pomegranate Cider Punch – How Sweet Eats

18. Sweet Corn Spoonbread Casserole – For the Love of Food

19. New Year’s Good Luck Dip with Collard Greens – Ezra Pound Cake

20. Ham Hocks and Black Eyed Peas a Southern New Year’s Tradition – That Recipe

21. Blueberry Honey Cornbread – For the Love of Food

22. Dump And Start Instant Pot Collard Greens – Recipes from a Pantry

23. Black Eyed Peas with Smoky Collards and Cheesy Grits – Vanilla and Bean

24. Lucky Orange New Year’s Cake – Seasonal Cook Book

25. Roasted Garlic Cabbage Steaks – For the Love of Food

26. Mexican Jalapeno and Cheese Skillet Cornbread – My Kitchen Serenity

27. Pork and Cabbage Noodles – For the Love of Food

28. Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s Bread) – Bowl of Delicious

29. Black Eyed Pea Taco Dip – Dancing Through the Rain

30. Oven Roasted Pork Loin with Cabbage and Potatoes – Upstate Ramblings

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This recipe, from author Joanne Fluke, is a twist on Beef Stroganoff called Stroganoff Light.

It’s made with chicken and cooked in the Crockpot until tender and flavorful. This hearty meal is the perfect comfort food meal for the winter season. 

This recipe is from Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder by one of my favorite food themed mystery writers, Joanne Fluke. 

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Crockpot Chicken Stroganoff Light

Makes at least 8 servings

Ingredients

• ½ cup onion minced
• 6 skinless boneless chicken breasts (or equivalent)
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup undiluted one can is 10.5 ounces net weight
• 1 can cream of chicken soup undiluted one can is 10.5 ounces net weight
• 2 cans mushrooms undrained (stems and pieces will do just fine–4 ounces each can) or 8 oz container white mushrooms, sliced
• 2 teaspoons finely minced or crushed garlic
• 1 cup 8 ounces sour cream
• 1 8- ounce package brick cream cheese softened and cubed
• 1 teaspoon vegetable of olive oil
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 24- ounce package of wide egg noodles
• 1 tbsp salted butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place the minced onions in the bottom of a slow cooker coated with non stick spray.
• Place the chicken breasts on top of the onions.
• Stir all three sauces and mushrooms together in a bowl.
• Cover the chicken with the soup and mushroom mixture.
• Cook on LOW for 5 hours. This dish will hold for up to 9 hours on LOW.
• One hour before you want to serve your Stroganoff Light, take out the chicken breasts and cool them for 10 minutes on a carving board. Then cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Place the chicken pieces back in the slow cooker.
• Add minced garlic, a cup of sour cream, cubed cream cheese, and salt and pepper to the slow cooker.
• Mix everything together, cover, and turn the slow cooker up to HIGH. Cook for another 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add noodles, 1 tsp oil, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, and water to a large pot.
• Cook the noodles according to the package directions then drain.
• Add 1 tbsp of butter and toss to coat.
• To plate: add warm noodles to a plate and top with a couple ladles of Stroganoff Light!

Notes

Recipe from "Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder" by Joanne Fluke.

Place the minced onions in the bottom of a slow cooker coated with non stick spray.

Place the chicken breasts on top of the onions.

Stir together all three sauces and mushrooms together in a bowl.

Cover the chicken with the soup and mushroom mixture.

 Cook on LOW for 5 hours. This dish will hold for up to 9 hours on LOW.

One hour before you want to serve your Stroganoff Light, take out the chicken breasts and cool them for 10 minutes on a carving board.

Then cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Place the chicken pieces back in the slow cooker.

Add minced garlic, a cup of sour cream, cubed cream cheese, and salt and pepper to the slow cooker.

Mix everything together, cover, and turn the slow cooker up to HIGH. Cook for another 30 minutes. 

Meanwhile, add noodles, 1 tsp oil, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, and water to a large pot.

Cook the noodles according to the package directions then drain.

Add 1 tbsp of butter and toss to coat.

To plate: add warm noodles to a plate and top with a couple ladles of Stroganoff Light!

A delicious hearty meal for a cold winter’s night!

Also check out Double Fudge Brownies by Joanne Fluke.

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