Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

When to Add Pasta to the Slow Cooker – One Dish Dinners Tips and Tricks

So we recently talked about when to add rice to the slow cooker. And now it’s pastas turn. Making some meat or chicken with a sauce in the slow cooker can make for a wonderful meal.  But cooking the rice … Continue reading

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When to Add Rice to the Slow Cooker – One Dish Dinners Tips and Tricks

A common question I hear about one dish dinners, slow cookers and rice is… When Do I Add the Rice to Slow Cooker So It Doesn’t Turn Out Mushy?! Add the rice to the slow cooker that is cooking on … Continue reading

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How Much Salt and Pepper Should I Add?! – One Dish Dinner Tips and Tricks

I wonder if this is something you’ve thought about…how much salt and or pepper should I add to this soup?! Or this potato salad?! Or this pasta salad?! Many moons ago I lived in the Dominican Republic.  And I loved … Continue reading

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Homemade Bread Crumbs in Minutes – One Dish Dinner Tips and Tricks

If you need bread crumbs but only have fresh bread on hand, here’s what you can do. Version A If you have very few minutes to spare in getting your bread crumbs ready, this is the method for you! Toast… … Continue reading

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Flat Freezing – One Dish Dinners Tips and Tricks

When it comes to batch cooking and keeping your freezer stocked full of pre-cut fruits or veggies, pre-cooked meats or sauces, it’s important to be sure that you’re making the most of the space in your freezer. Freezing these ingredients … Continue reading

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