Turkey meatballs are slowly cooked in a homemade tomato basil marinara sauce until tender. Made without any breadcrumbs, this meatball recipe is gluten free. My husband and I recently had our DNA tested and while the results weren’t too entirely surprising, I did discover that I’m 8% Italian/Greek. With a …
This flavorful Mexican-inspired Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada soup is packed with juicy chicken and hearty vegetables then topped with sharp cheddar cheese and a Greek yogurt lime crema. Ready or not, fall is right around the corner! I don’t know about you but I couldn’t be more thrilled if I …
This easy and flavorful slow cooker pork recipe is made with Greek spices, lemon and olive oil. Perfect for shredding and serving in a pita with creamy tzatziki sauce. Greek food has a lot in common with Syrian food, the food I grew up eating. Often full of lemon, garlic, …
A healthy version of the ballpark classic, sausage and peppers, I’ve added in lean chicken breast, hearty potatoes and plenty of peppers and onions in this easy slow cooker dinner recipe. Being married to a Bostonian and have lived in Boston for over 9 years, I often find myself trying …
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are an easy slow cooker dinner recipe full of fresh Mexican flavors. Ideal for prepping ahead of time and freezer friendly! People often think of slow cooker recipes as a fall or winter dish but we actually love using our slow cooker in the summer months …
Steel-cut oats cook overnight with bananas, walnuts, and spices to create a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that will be waiting for you in the morning. If I had to offer one secret when it comes to reaching weight loss or healthy living goals it would be to start every day with …
This Lebanese-inspired Slow Cooker Chicken Soup recipe is made with lemon juice, cinnamon, spinach and chickpeas. Naturally gluten free and full of flavor. One of my favorite flu-fighting soups, I crave my mom’s chicken soup on a regular basis. Lemony, hearty, chock-full of chickpeas and lightly spiced with warm cinnamon, …
A slow cooker version of the traditional Filipino chicken adobo, this easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare and results in perfectly moist, tender and flavorful chicken. You guys can’t seem to get enough slow cooker chicken recipes and guess what? Neither can I! Easy, versatile and packed with protein, there …
This healthy and comforting Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup recipe is made with smoky chipotle peppers and a hint of warm cinnamon. We love butternut squash soup and eat it all the time during the fall and winter months. Comforting, nutritious, flavorful and versatile, you really can’t go wrong …
Chuck roast cooks in a sweet and sour liquid bath all day, delivering meat that shreds like butter, alongside tender vegetables making the meal complete. If you love Asian food and slow cooking as much as I do, you’re going to love this flavor-packed Slow Cooker Hoisin Pot Roast recipe. …
Everything you love about the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich (succulent pork, crunchy veggies and a pungent sauce) served in a bowl over brown rice (it’s great over any grain). Bahn appetite! As you’ve probably noticed over the years, I love cooking Asian food at home. Not only is it more affordable …
Chicken broth is slowly steeped with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and other Asian pantry staples then poured over rice noodles and topped with shredded chicken. This recipe represents everything I love at dinnertime: slow cooker recipes, chicken recipes, and Asian-inspired recipes. Vietnamese Slow Cooker Chicken Pho is the ultimate healthy weeknight dinner …
This Asian-inspired slow cooker shredded chicken recipe is sweet, tangy and super versatile. We are kicking off our citrus-inspired weekly meal plan with a workhorse of a recipe: Asian Citrus Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken. This large batch of shredded chicken is going to make healthy eating a breeze all week …
These shredded pork tacos are made with a few simple ingredients including pork shoulder which is slowly cooked to tender, juicy perfection. Want to know the best part about having a photographer who was born in Mexico? You’re looking at it. As much as I’d like to take credit for …
Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Pitas with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce are so healthy and easy to make, you will be making this chicken dinner recipe again and again! Although I use my slow cooker all year round, I have been using it almost 3-4 nights a week this winter with our …
Red posole (pozole) soup, a traditional Mexican stew, is a classic comfort food recipe made with dried chilis, pork, and hominy. What is Posole? Posle is an thick soup that is commonly found in Mexico or the U.S. SouthWest that contains Hominy. The soup is normally comprised of slow cooked …
This cozy breakfast is full of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves and ginger then drizzled with molasses, brown sugar and chopped pecans. Perfect for busy weekday mornings or a make-ahead dish for lazy weekends! A riff off my husband’s famous Hermit Bars, this Slow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal is full of warm spices including cinnamon, ginger …
Made with warm Indian spices, tender beef and hearty vegetables, this aromatic slow cooker beef curry is the ultimate guilt-free cold weather comfort food. Hands down, the most popular recipe of all time on The Lemon Bowl is my Slow Cooker Chicken Curry. And frankly, I’m not surprised! We make …
Traditional Chinese hot pots are cooked at the table, so this hearty slow-cooker stew technically doesn’t count. Nevertheless, the flavors are inspired by a hot pot, and this countertop version is easy and delicious. Having spent 25 years of my life in Michigan and 9 years in New England, it …
This easy, aromatic Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup comes together in just minutes thanks to a little help from the slow cooker. It’s true: I am mildly obsessed with Asian soups. If you follow me on Instagram, that probably won’t come as any surprise. From Vietnamese Pho to 5 Minute …
A fun twist on the comfort food classic, your family will love these naturally gluten free Lebanese meatballs seasoned with cinnamon, all-spice and toasted pine nuts. January is half-way over, how are you feeling? Are you staying hydrated? Getting enough exercise? Beating those winter blues? Look, I’m not going to kid …
Ham and Spanish chorizo gives this fast and easy slow cooker soup a rich, smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the tender vegetables and creamy split peas. Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend but I’d like to suggest that a perfectly sharpened chefs knife is a close second. In …
An easy, one-pot meal, your entire home will fill with aromas of cinnamon, garlic and rendered butter while this Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables practically cooks itself. One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to take the best recipes from my childhood and turn them into …
Chicken breasts, carrots, onions and zucchini slow cook in tomato sauce and Italian spices to create a hearty and delicious ragu. Serve on whole wheat pasta or brown rice. We are still knee-deep in zucchini season which was the inspiration for this quick and easy slow cooker chicken recipe! Protein-packed …
Your favorite pulled pork sandwiches complete with tart cherry juicy and an Asian twist – you will love these sweet, salty, tart and tangy sliders topped with a crunchy broccoli slaw. I am fully aware that thousands of kids are heading back to school soon (if they haven’t already!) but when you live …
These simple pulled beef tacos are made with warm corn tortillas and topped with creamy avocado, minced onions, and fresh cilantro. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I love frequenting the new Downtown Market here in Grand Rapids. A combination of indoor/outdoor marketplace reminds me of a mini …
Vegetarian Boston Baked Beans are the ideal side dish for summer grilling season and they could not be any easier to make from scratch. Using dried beans gives this dish a delicious bite and nutty texture but canned beans work fine too. Vegetarian Boston Baked Beans are the ideal side …
Bacon adds a smoky, salty flavor to this easy and delicious slow cooker lentil soup full of veggies, protein and fiber. The hectic holiday season and everyday life as a busy work-at-home mother of a toddler practically beg for easy and delicious slow cooker recipes. If you accidentally had cookies …
Homemade applesauce is as easy as pie thanks to fresh, locally grown apples and a slow cooker that does all the work. 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 …
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 …
This slow cooked tuscan chicken is a dish that is light on meat and heavier on beans for added protein and fiber without the cholesterol or saturated fat. After many weeks of holiday gatherings, tasty treats and too many glasses of champagne, I think we are all looking to start …
I do have a few favorite crock pot recipes and I’m today I’m sharing my latest one that’s a delicious chicken ragu that I serve over whole wheat pasta. As with most of my recipes, it is more of a method than a specific recipe. Feel free to swap out …
