Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

May 6, 2013
Slow Cooker Chicken Curry - The Lemon Bowl

When it comes to preparing moist and delicious dishes using lean, boneless skinless breasts I’ve learned the that the slow cooker is your friend! By locking in the moisture and cooking the meat slowly, you always end up with tender and juicy chicken without relying on fat, oil or extra calories from the skin. 

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Butternut Squash

April 5, 2013
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Butternut Squash - The Lemon Bowl

I could pretend that I’m sharing a chili recipe because there’s still snow on the ground and I’m rebelling against spring but truth be told: I eat chili year round. From my classic Beef Chili with Black Beans to my Sweet and Smoky Turkey Chili, you name it – I love it. In fact, whenever [...]

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Bacon

December 31, 2012
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Bacon - The Lemon Bowl

With a new year right around the corner, just about everyone I know is ready to shift their focus away from cookies and re-prioritize healthy eating. We all know what we should be eating – whole grains, lean proteins, leafy greens… you know the drill. So what’s stopping us?

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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon Recipe

December 21, 2012
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon - The Lemon Bowl

The hectic holiday season and everyday life as a busy work-at-home mother of a toddler practically begs for easy and delicious slow cooker recipes.  If you accidentally had cookies for breakfast, lentil soup will give you a hefty dose of much needed protein, fiber and nutrients.

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry with Chickpeas

December 3, 2012

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry with Chickpeas is the perfect hands-off recipe for a busy week night.  Warm, comforting and jam-packed with nutrients, it works well with just about any vegetables you have on hand.  In fact, we rarely make it with the same ingredients twice for that very reason!

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

November 9, 2012

We were never a big cranberry sauce family growing up and to be honest, after seeing creepy images of the plum colored gel sliding out of a can and being sliced (??!), I never felt deprived.

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Weekly Meal Planning and Cost Savings Tips

November 2, 2012

Recently, I had the opportunity to conduct a “Healthy Cooking 101″ discussion and cooking demonstration for a local mother’s group.  Mothers with children of all ages (as young as two weeks!) and families of all sizes (as many as five kids!) attended the fun and casual gathering.

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Slow Cooker Applesauce

October 5, 2012

When I tell you making healthy and delicious applesauce from scratch could not be any easier, it literally could. not. be. easier.  Apple season is in full swing which means very little needs to be added to result in a vibrant and flavorful end product.

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Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken

April 1, 2012

Shredded meat is one of my favorite short cuts in the kitchen. It takes less than 5 minutes to put together and the crock pot does the rest of the work.  Leftovers are versatile and often taste better the 2nd and 3rd day.  I love this chicken plain but it also makes a tasty taco, quesadilla [...]

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Slow Cooked Asian BBQ Pork

January 5, 2012
Asian BBQ Pulled Pork - The Lemon Bowl

Today’s recipe is a flavorful twist on the standard pulled pork recipe. Instead of coating my pork in corn syrup laden barbecue sauce or ketchup, I decided to put an Asian spin on a family favorite. This classic mix of salty, sour, spicy and sweet ingredients is going to knock your socks off. In fact, [...]

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