Susan Drees won third place in our “Sure Thing” Potluck Recipe Contest with her Corn Casserole recipe. She says, “This is the one casserole I always serve at potlucks and Thanksgiving. It’s quick to make, tastes great, and leftovers reheat wonderfully.” Now you can try it for yourself! Susan’s recipe uses canned corn, cream-style corn,…

I grew up in an Italian household as I’ve said many times before and this was one of those recipes I would always see in the rotation. My mom loved to brew up this soup on a chilly winter day or as soon as one of me or my siblings get sick. We called it…

There’s something wonderfully comforting about a sweet-and-savory  chicken dinner slowly filling the kitchen with its warm, homemade aroma. Slow Cooker Amish Maple Chicken brings together tender chicken and a rich maple glaze with savory, tangy flavors that balance the sweetness beautifully. Inspired by simple, hearty country-style cooking, this recipe is an easy favorite for families who love…

Some dinners remind you just how satisfying simple home cooking can be. This is one of those recipes for Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Amish Chicken and Carrots. Soft chicken cooked in a delicious sauce with sweet carrots makes for a hearty dinner that tastes like something you’d find on a farm dinner table. I love this…

Some meals are made for those busy days when you get home and the smell of a comforting dinner awaits in the kitchen. These Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient French Onion Pork Chops are a perfect example of that. These pork chops are simmered in a savory onion sauce and are delicious and cozy for a meal that takes…

We’re packing in the color and the flavor here. Start things out with a base of chopped iceberg lettuce for the perfect crunch, then follow it up with red onion for a little zip. Next up comes a layer of hard boiled egg, chopped sweet peppers, and the all importantly peas. We use frozen peas…

There’s something wonderfully comforting about a beef roast that cooks low and slow while you get on with your day. This Crockpot Beef Sirloin Tip Roast turns a lean cut of beef into tender, flavorful slices with a savory gravy that’s made right in the slow cooker. The roast is seasoned simply, browned for extra…

There’s something so magical about a warm bowl of soup on a chilly evening. I still remember those weekends growing up when my grandma would pull out her old slow cooker, a little scratched from years of love, and begin layering potatoes, ham, and fresh veggies. The house would slowly fill with the most comforting aromas—the kind…

ave There are certain recipes that instantly transport me back to the busiest, happiest evenings at home. You know the kind—everyone wandering into the kitchen because something delicious is baking in the oven, the smell of melted cheese filling every corner of the house, and someone inevitably asking, “Are they ready yet?” That’s exactly what…

This Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe is based on the flavors of my family’s German stuffed cabbage rolls (also known as Kohlrouladen). This version is essentially an ‘unstuffed’ cabbage roll that can be ready in just 30 minutes. It’s also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and good old-fashioned comfort food paired with steamed rice and sauerkraut. Growing…