Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

by Mirabreakfast, crockpot, eggs, gluten free, herbs and spices

Overnight breakfast successI love using my crockpot for all different kind of recipes. And really, there’s no reason not to. Crockpots are simple to use easy to clean up, and an energy-efficient way to cook. But as great as they are for dinners and snacks, breakfast is where a crock pot really rocks. There’s nothing better […]

Use Your Crockpot To Beat The Summer Heat

by Miracrockpot, recipes, summer

It’s getting hot here in Texas And the humidity isn’t far behind. Once the humidity hits stepping outside is like walking into a sauna. With all of that heat and humidity, it’s no wonder dinner time is seen as more of a chore in the summer. After all, who wants to heat up the kitchen when […]

Crockpot Snack Mix

by Miracrockpot, recipes, snacks

I recently made a batch of Christine’s Crockpot Granola. I really like making it as it’s very easy and it tastes great. While my overnight crockpot cereal is a huge hit you can only make enough for a couple of days. With the granola I can make enough for a week or more (depending on […]

The Healthy Sweet Potato

by Mirarecipes, vegetablesrecipe, sweet potato

Sweet potatoes (Lpomoea batatas) are a great addition to your diet. They are inexpensive and nutritious. Sweet potatoes offer superior benefits for your health plus they’re a great food to help with weight control efforts. Be aware that they can be commonly labeled as yams even though they are not the same.Health Benefits of Sweet […]

Pot Pie Makeover

by Miracrockpot, gluten free

The comfort of pot pie One of my favorite meals is pot pie. When the weather gets cold and wintry, there is nothing more warming and delicious than a pot pie. It’s also a wonderful convenience dish. Filled with meat and vegetables, it’s a meal in one dish. What’s in the box? For many people pot […]

Instant Pot Summer Vegetable Soup

by MiraInstant Pot, Instant Pot, seasons, summer, vegetables

I love my Instant Pot Ever since I got an Instant Pot® (IP) it has become my favorite appliance. I use it so much that I got tired of dragging it up from the cupboard under the counter and now it lives on my kitchen counter full-time. It gets used regularly for a wide variety of […]

Pot Pie Makeover

by Miracrockpot, gluten free

Buying The Best Slow Cooker For Your Kitchen

by Miracrockpot, Instant Potrecipe, slow cooker

History of The Slow Cooker When it comes to kitchen convenience the crock-pot, or slow cooker, is one of the best things ever invented. That’s largely thanks to Irving Naxon who invented the slow cooking Naxon Beanery All-Purpose Cooker in the 1960’s while trying to reproduce his grandmother’s cholent stew. Cholent is a traditional Jewish food, a […]

The Easy Way To Sprout Nuts And Seeds

by Mirahealth, nuts, snacks, Uncategorized

Why Sprout Nuts and Seeds Nuts are one of the healthiest and nutrient-dense foods. They are known to contain high levels of key minerals such as calcium, iron, omega 3 fats, and vitamin E. Studies have shown that consuming nuts may also help fight various conditions such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and depression. Although […]

Real Food – Part Two

by MiraUncategorized

This is a second guest post (part one located here) by Alex Clark who ran the blog A Moderate Life. She’s given permission to share this story with you.Embracing the Slow Food MovementThis morning, my daughter told me that there were only two granola bars left in the fridge. This is a huge change from years […]