Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #buy, #easy, #fall, #hot, #LEASE, #recipes, #relocate, #REMAX, #sell, #slowcooker, #spring, #summer, #weather, #wordpress, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on May 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The first hot day in Austin, TX came and went! Who’s ready for 8 more months of this? These slow cooker recipes should help soften the blow and still make you feel like fall never left!
Crab and Artichoke Dip
Jambalya
Shrimp and Crab Bisque
Sticky Chicken Wings
Honey Buffalo Meatballs
Taco Queso Dip
Strawberry Bread Pudding
Please fall… stay a little longer! Enjoy the hot weather coming1
Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy
Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #blog, #buy, #crockpot, #easy, #FirstLady, #freezer, #LEASE, #RealEstate, #recipes, #relocate, #REMAX, #sell, #slowcooker, #wordpress, ATXMoveNow.com on January 24, 2018| Leave a Comment »
What’s better than a freezer full of already cooked food that you can just reheat and enjoy!
Creamy Tortellini Soup
Beef Stew
Jambalya
Chicken Enchilada Chili
Italian Meatballs
What’s your favorite crock pot recipe? Leave a comment below!
Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy
Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #blog, #delicious, #easy, #recipes, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #slowcooker, #spring, #summer, #Tuesday, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on April 18, 2017| Leave a Comment »
I know Spring is here and hot, summer days are quickly approaching but there’s still some time to get some use out of your trusty slow cooker before you store it away for the winter months. Here are some delicious recipes you can try before the heat wave strikes!
Honey Garlic Chicken
INGREDIENTS
8 chicken thighs
1 pound baby red potatoes
1 pound baby carrots
1 pound green beans
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
4 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
PREPARATION
1. In a large bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and pepper.
2. Place 4 chicken thighs in the bottom of a 6-qt slow cooker. Pour half of the soy mixture over the chicken. Throw in the baby red potatoes, carrots, then the other 4 chicken thighs. Season the top layer of chicken to taste, then pour the rest of the soy mixture over the chicken.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Feel free to baste midway.
4. Add green beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Optional: Broil the cooked chicken thighs, skin side up to brown and crisp the skins, about 3-4 minutes.
Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds beef chuck roast
⅓ cup flour
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup red onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 carrot, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces plum tomatoes, canned
2 cups red wine
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 bay leaf
½ tablespoon salt
PREPARATION
In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
Rub the flour mixture on the beef, making sure it is covered entirely.
Heat oil in large skillet. Sear the meat on every side until golden brown.
Transfer meat into slow cooker.
Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, tomatoes, wine, herbs, bay leaf, and salt.
Cook on low for 8 hours.
Serve it with your favorite side dish and sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley.
Enjoy!
Ribs
INGREDIENTS
2 cups bbq sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 pounds baby back ribs
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
Combine bbq sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and chili powder in a small bowl.
Salt and pepper the ribs. Place ribs in slow cooker, cover in sauce. Cook low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
After the ribs are done, spoon the bbq sauce in the slow cooker over the ribs before removing. Cut the ribs, serve with bbq sauce. Enjoy!
Enjoy this nice weather before it gets too hot!
Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy
Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #blog, #cozy, #FirstLadyofRealEstate! #WarehouseAvailable #, #Friday!, #hot, #recipe, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #slowcooker, #soup, #warm, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on January 6, 2017| Leave a Comment »
BRRRR… Happy Friday everyone. If you’re in Austin, TX today then you’re probably freezing your butt off like I am. I can’t wait to go home after this long work day and snuggle up by the fire. The only thing that would make that better is if I had some hot dinner to go along with it. Here are 3 slow cooker recipes sure to warm the soul and your hands this cold and chilly weekend.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds chuck roast
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 ounce dried onion soup mix
1 onion, diced
3 gold potatoes, diced
3 large carrots, chopped
½ cup water
PREPARATION
1. Place the chuck roast in a 7-quart slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle on salt, pepper, and onion soup pack. Top with vegetables and water.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
4. Enjoy!
Slow Cooker Chicken & Biscuits
INGREDIENTS
3 chicken breasts, diced
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups baby carrots, diced
21.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can refrigerated biscuits
PREPARATION
1. Place the chicken in a 7-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle on salt and pepper.
2. Add the veggies and condensed soup and mix thoroughly.
3. Cook on high for 3 hours.
4. Rip biscuit dough into small pieces and drop evenly over chicken. Cook an additional hour.
5. Enjoy!
Slow Cooker Cornbread Chili
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds pork shoulder, diced
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon cumin
1 can kidney beans, drained
½ cup tomato, diced
½ onion, diced
½ cup red enchilada sauce
1 box cornbread mix, prepared according to instructions
Cheddar cheese to top, optional
PREPARATION
1. Place the pork shoulder, seasoned salt, cumin, kidney beans, tomato, onion, and enchilada sauce in a 7-quart slow cooker. Mix thoroughly.
2. Cook on high for 3 hours.
3. Dollop prepared cornbread evenly over mixture. Cook an additional hour.
4. Top with cheddar cheese if desired.
5. Enjoy!
Go start that crock pot and crank up the fire. It’s going to be a warm and cozy weekend with these recipes in your hand.
Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy
Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Community Events, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #AustinTexas, #crockpot, #FirstLadyofRE, #RealEstate, #recipes, #REMAX, #slowcooker, #soup, #Winter, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on December 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »
It’s winter which means colder weather and snuggly blankets. No one wants to be in the kitchen for hours preparing dinner so why not just throw everything into a crock pot and lay on your couch with your loved ones while the aroma wafts through the room. check out these easy crock pot recipes that will warm you and your house up this winter!
Ham and White Bean Soup
Recipe: http://damndelicious.net/2015/11/03/slow-cooker-ham-and-white-bean-soup/
Pork Tacos
Recipe: http://www.cookingclassy.com/2015/09/slow-cooker-pork-tacos/
Chicken and Corn Chowder
Recipe: http://damndelicious.net/2015/10/15/slow-cooker-chicken-and-corn-chowder/
Sausage and White Bean Ragu with Gnocchi
Recipe: http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crockpot-tuscan-sausage-white-bean-ragu-buttered-gnocchi/
Black Bean Soup
Recipe: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/slow-cooker-black-bean-soup-recipe/
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Recipe: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup-recipe/
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Recipe: http://pinchofyum.com/crockpot-chicken-gnocchi-soup
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