Fix-It and Forget-It

Let our slow-cooker Breakfast Bake star in your next Sunday brunch. “Simple” is the name of the game here, but the results are nice enough for guests. Continue Reading...

I begin to think about brunch at this time of the year. Evenings are starting to be consumed with children’s sporting events, other school activities, and even early holiday dinners. So, inviting friends for brunch is a good option for your own schedule and for your guests’.

This dish makes a great brunch main course—sturdy and flavorful and loved by all.

Mix up the Bake the evening before you want to serve it, and then put it in the fridge overnight.

First thing in the morning, pop it into your slow cooker’s electrical unit and flip it on.

You’ll fill your home with inviting smells—and you’ll be ready for your mid-morning brunch without panic or stress.

Gather some friends together this fall and enjoy!
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Okay, guys, I haven’t tried using a waffle iron as a Panini maker yet, but I have been wishing for a Panini press for a long time.

The problem is—I really don’t want to clog up my kitchen workspace with another appliance. My cupboards and drawers are full enough. And, really, how often would I use it? Clearly, I’ve been having trouble justifying this.

But this might work!
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Do you have leftover ham from the holiday weekend? New England Boiled Dinner may be just what you’re looking for to use it up in a tasty way (though, we agree, the recipe could use a more tantalizing name). We like the taste of juicy ham combined with the mild flavor of cabbage and potatoes. Serve it as a complete meal or with Apple Gingerbread just for fun.
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My dad had a side job as a butcher. He would pick out the meat for a holiday and often prepared it himself. And ham was always his choice meat for Easter. He would present it to the family like a masterpiece before he took it back to the kitchen to carve it.

In our busy lives, I am constantly looking for recipes to make our special meals easier. We found this great recipe for ham that takes no oven space and very little prep time. And because the ham cooks as a whole ham in the slow cooker, it still can be a masterpiece, as my dad would have insisted!

If you haven’t already planned your Easter menu, consider this recipe. Or take a look at your favorite Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook for more ideas to help save you time on Easter Sunday.
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