Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

Crockpot chicken soup

It has been so cold in Reno lately, I keep turning the heat up in our house. I think we started winter at 68 degrees and right now both upstairs and downstairs are at 72 degrees. The problem is that it’s STILL cold in the house! Also, isn’t 72 the recommended temperature where most people are happiest? I am not sure I am happy when I’m cold all the time inside my house. Anyone else with me?

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Easy Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks

I had some chicken drumsticks in the freezer from a few Butcherbox shipments ago and decided it was time for them to go so I can have more room in my freezer. I unthawed and decided to cook in the Crockpot. I wanted to come up with a recipe that does not include BBQ sauce. Mission accomplished!! These chicken drumsticks are Whole30, Paleo, and delicious. My ONLY issue with these drumsticks is that they don’t get dark brown and that’s because the crockpot cooks so slowly. If cooked on the grill, the skin would get dark and burnt. But don’t […]

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Easy Instant Pot Quinoa

Easy Instant Pot Quinoa

The Instant Pot makes this recipe really easy, no watching the stove or cleaning up a mess when the pot boils over. I usually make a cup of quinoa at a time and keep it in the fridge for easy, quick meals. My dad gave me an Instant Pot as a housewarming gift when we moved to Reno and I’ll admit I was skeptical. I thought anything made in an instant pot could be made in a slow cooker, so why would you need both? WRONG. I will admit I think all kitchen appliances are necessary, even if they do […]

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