Category Archives: Main Dish

Easy Recipes: Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Posted on July 25, 2012 by tengrrl

Tweet I’m a fan of Lisa’s Cheddar Spirals for my crockpot mac and cheese needs, but I admit that I’m curious enough about the Easy Recipes: Crockpot Mac and Cheese from Crystal & Co. that I may give it a … Continue reading →

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Corn, Ham and Potato Scallop

Posted on November 30, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet This simple crockpot casserole from Betty Crocker recipe (original here) is a warm and cheesy treat. The Expert Tips with the recipe suggest that you can “Substitute cooked roast beef for the ham.” Ingredients 6 cups 1-inch cubes peeled … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Hash

Posted on November 29, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet This Betty Crocker recipe (original here) is described as an “Easy hamburger dish that’s made in slow cooker—perfect for a dinner.” Certainly worth a try. The Expert Tip with the recipes says, “This recipe is a tried-and-true kid pleaser. … Continue reading →

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Senate Bean Soup

Posted on November 28, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet Don’t let this pork and bean soup recipe from Betty Crocker (original here) trick you. This isn’t pork and beans. This is the real thing—a warm soup made with great Northern beans and ham, thickened with mashed potatoes. Ingredients … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Barbecued Beans and Polish Sausage

Posted on November 27, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet Here’s a Betty Crocker recipe (original here) that is perfect for a chilly night, and since it’s a crockpot meal, you can serve it up as soon as you get home. Ingredients 2 cans (15.5 oz each) Green Giant® … Continue reading →

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Dirty Rice

Posted on November 26, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet I’ve only ever made Dirty Rice from a mix, so this simple recipe from the June 2003 issue of Southern Living (original here) caught my attention. The mixes are pretty easy, but this looks easy enough that I will … Continue reading →

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Barbecued Frankfurters

Posted on November 25, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet Today is my sister Kerri’s birthday, so I’m sharing one of her favorite meals. The spiral macaroni in the meal came to be known in the family as “Kerri curls” because her hair fell in perfect little ringlets when … Continue reading →

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Slow-Cooker Enchilada Casserole

Posted on November 15, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet I’m always intrigued by the stacked tortilla recipes that I see, but I often wonder how difficult they are to serve. This recipe from the July 2011 issue of All You (original here) is different from others that I’ve … Continue reading →

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Stir-Fry Your Way

Posted on November 14, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet So many of the stir fry recipes that I see tell you to use a bottle of “stir fry sauce.” Where’s the technique in that? So I was pleased when I found this recipe from the April 2011 issue … Continue reading →

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Ramen Beef Pie

Posted on November 13, 2011 by tengrrl

Tweet I found this recipe in a Seattle newspaper article that was exploring recipes that used every college student’s favorite cheap food, ramen noodles. The article explains, “Now that work is over, you can finally go home and enjoy a … Continue reading →

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