One of my favorite parts of making a pot roast is the carrots. I mean, the actual roast is good, but the carrots? They’re great! And my kids love them too! That got me thinking about making carrots in the crockpot. The end result of this recipe isn’t carrots that taste like pot roast, but Read more

Looking for an easy way to serve veggies to your family? Maybe without heating up your kitchen? Or without taking up precious oven space for a holiday meal? Look no further! Here’s a recipe for green beans that makes a wonderful side dish for any occasion and you cook them in a crockpot. Try making Read more

I’m always looking for recipes that are ridicoulsously easy. And, yet, still get me excited about eating dinner. Well, this is one of those! It’s easy. Its chicken and a sauce. And it’s versatile. You can bake it or stir fry it. Don’t want to heat up your house? Then grill it or throw it Read more

Try this easy slow cooker ham and bean soup.  I like bean and bacon soup. The kind that comes in a can with a red & white label. (Umm…yeah…Campbells.) This soup is fairly close it – except with ham instead of bacon. And it’s homemade, which seems to be healthier even if it really isn’t Read more

Did you make those cookies from last week?  I’m hoping that you did!  But if you didn’t, there’s still time!  This week, I’m guessing there will be a lot of Irish-inspired meals in homes around Omaha, but don’t despair if you’re not a Reuben lover.  There’s plenty of things on sale this week to eat Read more

You can tell that a big holiday is coming – the grocery ads are crammed full of deals on hams, prime rib, veggies and baking supplies.  This week has some great sales!  Be sure and check them out here on Nicole’s Price Matching List. Here are some menu suggestions: Main Dishes Spiral Ham – This Read more

I love spaghetti with meatballs. Usually when I make spaghetti sauce, I pull out some meatballs from the freezer and let it all meld together in a crockpot, on low, for a few hours. Makes the sauce even better.  Makes the meatballs even softer and moist. I dream about things like these. Making your own Read more

Man, just looking at this week’s sales list, you can definitely tell that Easter is coming up!  Lots of ham and veggies – some things that make some wonderful tasting meals!  This is a perfect time to pick up a couple of turkeys – serve one now and freeze one for later! Main Dishes Lasagna Read more

Look at what’s on sale this week!  Awesome stuff that makes some awesome meals!  Especially if you like potatoes and cheese and eggs… Main Dishes Pork Tenderloins – We love this recipe and with them on sale at Fareway, it’s an easy meal.  I often put together the pork marinade in the morning, let it Read more