Crockpot Recipes: Strawberry Banana Cream Oatmeal

Whenever I can, I try to serve a hot breakfast to my family. It isn’t always easy, since each of my children have a different school start time. Weekday recipes that can be prepared ahead of time are always a help. So are ones that can stay warm and ready when needed. This way, the kids can serve themselves or just eat breakfast when they get up. This crockpot recipe yields a nice creamy and comforting breakfast on a cold day. It is also wonderful for someone who has the flu, since it is soft on the throat, easy to … Continue reading

Crockpot Split Pea in Broth

The rough winds are definitely shaking the darling buds of May today. In fact, they have been shaking them all weekend. After unseasonably warm temperatures, things have gotten decidedly cooler. With the influence of the weather plus a lesser pantry due to a skipped shopping trip this week, I decided that a good soup, bread and salad was in order. For bread, I’m choosing buttermilk biscuits, simply because I already have the dough and the family loves them. For the soup, I’m trying a split pea in broth, using the Crockpot or slow cooker. Traditionally, a ham bone is used … Continue reading