Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners Book & Giveaway!

If you've been following my blog, I not only do product reviews, but love to try and post new and tried recipes.  I am always looking for something different to make for supper and that's why I was thrilled to be offered the Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners Cookbook.

The Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners Cookbook features 55 fast and easy slow cooker recipes to lose weight, that any beginner would love.  I received the Kindle e-book version and found that there were many many recipes I can't wait to try.  The Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners is an easy, step-by-step guide to preparing and enjoying healthy and scrumptious meals without the hassle.

Some of the recipes you will find in this book include: Veggie Chili, Spicy Beef Stew, Ratatouille, Mexican Meatballs, Chocolate Mousse and Cheesecake...Yes, that's right...Cheesecake!  

If you are the type of person who loves modern food, but classic, then this cookbook is for you.  I love cookbooks, and I especially love a cookbook that is geared toward using my slow cooker!  This cookbook should be an addition to any cookbook collection and is a must have!

You can grab your cookbook over at Amazon.  The best part of getting this right now, over at Amazon....is that the Kindle Price is $0.00!!!! What are you waiting for?  Head on over there TODAY before this offer ends!



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***I received this product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I personally  use myself.

Meat Stuffed Manicotti

I LOVE pasta!  Any kind, any way, I love pasta!  I have been making this recipe for several years...maybe longer, and it's very simple.  It's stuffed Manicotti.  My stuffed Manicotti is very simple.  I have very picky eaters, and believe it or not, my husband nor my son, likes cheese!  I usually have two separate baking dishes...one for ones stuffed with meat and cheese and one with just meat.

Here is my version.  Feel free to change this up, make it your own.  I sometimes like stuffing my Manicotti with spinach as well.

Ingredients: 

1 box Manicotti pasta

1 can or jar spaghetti sauce

ground beef or ground sausage (you can also use ground turkey)

shredded Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese

*In a large pan, boil Manicotti as directed on package, but cook 5 minutes less.  You want your pasta al  dente' so your pasta won't fall apart when stuffing them later. Don't forget to salt your water!

*Drain Manicotti in strainer and allow to cool.  

*In same pan, brown your ground beef, sausage or turkey.  Drain the fat from it.  Add your spaghetti sauce    and mix well.  Reserve a little of the mixture to place on top of pasta.

*Begin stuffing each Manicotti with the mixture.  I like to use a small spoon, so as not to tear the pasta and to

  make it easier to get the filling in.

If you want to add cheese, add your remaining meat mixture on top of pasta...don't worry, it doesn't have to totally cover your pasta and then add your shredded cheese. 

Place your baking dish in the preheated oven and bake approximately 20 minutes or until top is bubbly.  The pasta is already cooked as well as the meat mixture.  You only need to leave it in the oven, long enough, to heat all the way through.

What are some of your favorite dishes?  What recipe would you like to see for Foodie Friday?

Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler Dessert

It's been awhile since I've posted a slow cooker recipe.  Now, since it's that time of the year, when you want a delicious sweet comfort food for the winter, this slow cooker Apple Cobbler will sure be a hit.  Top the Apple Cobbler with whipped cream or better yet, Vanilla ice cream and you'll have a dessert your whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients:
4 cups, cored and sliced
Sugar
Lemon juice
Cinnamon
biscuit dough
Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped topping

PREP TIME: 35-40 minutes
COOK TIME: 3.5 hours

Start by coring and slicing your apples.  Place them in a bowl of lemon juice to prevent browning. (this is optional, but it will keep your fruit looking fresh and pretty).

Toss your apples in some sugar and cinnamon, to sweeten them up a bit.

Place the apples into your slow cooker and cover with the biscuit dough.

Turn your slow cooker on low.

Cook for 3.5 hours or until fruit is bubbly and dough is done.  DO NOT uncover the pot for at least 2.5 to 3 hours.  The steam and  heat is what cooks the cobbler.  

Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream or whipped topping.