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Easy Recipes for Homemakers: Crockpot Chicken Chowder
Our Easy Recipes for Homemakers series continues with our newest creation: the Crockpot Chicken Chowder recipe. Spring is approaching, which means time is running out to make heavy winter soups like this hearty crockpot chicken chowder soup. We’ll be switching to lighter recipes soon, so work these winter favorites into your weekly menu plan while there’s still time! Easy crockpot recipes are perfect for working moms to throw together in the morning (or even setup your crockpot dinner the night before) and set it to cook while you’re away from home. There’s nothing quite as relieving as coming home after a busy day, only to find your hot delicious dinner…
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Safeguard Your Menu Plan System When Life Happens
Life doesn’t always go as planned. When meals have to be adjusted to accommodate life’s unexpected circumstances, write it down. Putting your change of plans in writing on your family menu plan can protect your good habits. Here’s why: You Can’t Stop Life From Happening All good menu planners will tell you that no matter how good your intentions or how far in advance your planning, life will alter your menu plan from time to time. Appointments can run long or you can find yourself unexpectedly away from home when you are supposed to be preparing a meal. You could even forget to prepare your crockpot meal in the morning…
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Don't Take the Lid off Your Crockpot and 4 More Slow Cooker Tips You Didn't Know
Don’t lift the lid! According to the Reynolds company, it’s best to leave the lid on your crockpot / slow cooker the whole time you’re cooking. Each time you lift the lid to check or stir your food, it adds 20 minutes to the cooking time to compensate for the heat that escapes. If you really must stir to mix ingredients, only do it once and then set your timer for an extra 20 minutes. 4 Slow Cooker Tips You Didn’t Know 1. Use a crockpot liner – These make for super quick clean up after an especially messy meal, like chili 2. Condensation catcher – Put a dish towel…
