eMeals - New Slow Cooker Plan

Just before the year 2012 ended I shared about the eMeals Meal Planning site with you.  I'm going to be honest with you I pooh-poohed the idea of meal planning prior to this.  But seriously, it's one of the BEST things I've instituted in my homemaking since I started.

My three month trial ran out and I liked the service so much I was going to renew my subscription at my own cost, and then it was so nice that at Blissdom I met a contact from eMeals and they invited me to be a part of their blogger program. 

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Craving Stress-Free Holiday Cooking? Look No Further. Pork Loin with Wine Sauce Recipe.

What’s the secret to hosting a stress-free holiday gathering? A slow cooker.

Introducing “Holiday Slow Cooker,” a time-saving cookbook featuring easy and delicious recipes for a year of hassle-free celebrations.

It’s never been easier to craft perfect holiday dinners without breaking a sweat… like this Pork Loin with Wine Sauce for New Year’s Day (or even for 'any' day, like I made it!)

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3 Heart-Healthy Recipes for Cholesterol Month

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and high cholesterol can mean increased risk for heart disease. Those that are at risk for either or both, can lower their risk by making simple changes in their lifestyle.

One of those changes is to incorporate corn oil into your meals. Research shows that plant sterols, like the ones in corn oil, can significantly reduce the body's cholesterol absorption. It's also recommended that those at risk select choices that are low in sodium.

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Creative Slow-Cooker Meals: Use Two Slow Cookers for Tasty and Easy Dinners

Hello, Slow-Cooker! Seriously, why have I NEVER thought to make a meal using both slow-cookers I own?! I haven’t as far as I recall ever used a cookbook so much since I first got it as I have Cheryl Moeller’s Creative Slow-Cooker Meals: Use Two Slow Cookers for Tasty and Easy Dinners.

My family doesn’t like ‘casseroles’ much, so I generally am still making a side dish in the oven or in the microwave if I’m making my meat dish in the slow-cooker. But not anymore!

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Creamy Ranch Crockpot Turkey with Italian Cheese Mashed Potatoes

I think I’ve mentioned before that my family is kind of picky when it comes to food.  It’s because of this that I very rarely make a recipe as it’s lined out.

I’ve been stalking Pinterest lately because there are all sorts of recipes that have been pinned on there, that I’d never be able to find myself online.  And maybe it’s because a lot of them come from ‘mom blogs’ and if I can’t use the recipes as written at least they’re fairly easy to modify to fit the tastes of my family.

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Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook: 600 Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes (Giveaway)

I love using my slow cooker especially during the winter months.  I can say after having used Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook for a whole weeks worth of meals, that whether you're just starting to use a slow cooker, or are a veteran with this small appliance, you will find hundreds of new favorite dishes to make in it.

The book begins with tips for using your slow cooker.  What to buy, learning it, maximizing its use, debunking the myths, safety and adapting recipes.

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Fix-It and Forget-It Kids' Cookbook: 50 Favorite Recipes to Make in a Slow Cooker (Giveaway)

Good Books, the publisher who created the phenomenally successful series of Fix-It and Forget It cookbooks, introduces the first-ever kids' slow cooker cookbook.  Fix-It and Forget-It Kids' Cookbook:  50 Favorite Recipes to Make in a Slow Cooker by Phyllis Pellman Good.

Each recipe in Fix-It and Forget-It Kids' Cookbook includes a full-color photo of the finished dish and gives clear step-by-step instructions.  The book also includes a page on "Learning to Know Your Slow Cooker," a conversion chart, cooking abbreviations, safety tips, a glossary and a "My Cookbook Diary" section.

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