I’ve made mashed potatoes many, many ways. For large holiday gatherings I really like to use this recipe. It gives me the opportunity to time-shift this part of the meal to a time when I’m not so busy. The use of the crock pot also allows me to free up space on the cooktop, and it dispenses with the steam from the boiling water. Pretty much this is a win-win recipe for … [Read more...]
Hectic Italian Roast Beef
Some days I just don't have all that much energy to make a meal. Of course, it's pretty typical at the Hectic Household that those are the days when my family is famished. This Italian Roast Beef recipe creates a hearty entree that takes almost no work. Since it cooks in the slow-cooker, you can put it together and let it cook away without having to do much else. We serve … [Read more...]
Hectic Sloppy Joses
This recipe scales really well because the ingredients have been calculated around a single pound of ground beef. If you need to increase the recipe, you add the additional items in whole increments (one more medium onion, one more bell pepper, etc.).Be forewarned that this recipe has some zip to it, but that also somewhat helps with portion control. Not a bad trade-off, in my … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Christmas Breakfast Casserole
This is a very festive looking breakfast casserole that is good for any day of the year. The red and green bell peppers give this a very Christmas-like look, so it's very appropriate for Christmas morning too. Be sure to thaw out your frozen hash browns prior to putting them in the slow cooker. We prefer shredded hash browns although cubed hash browns work just as well. … [Read more...]