Quick and easy kid friendly slow cook appetizers & snacks recipes

Pear & Fig Chutney

I still had a few pears from the orchard and the figs are almost finished. Why not a Pear & Fig chutney? Easily done! This is everything a…

Simple family tacos

My kids love tacos and this is a really simple and healthy way to get everyone around the table; even for busy mom's and dad's!

Asian-inspired Mini-Meatballs

A perfect appetizer, great hot or cold, and can be easily made the day before the party in a large crock pot. All you’ll need is toothpicks and…

Homemade BBQ Sauce

I am a Certified Kansas City Master BBQ Judge who judges in competitions over the east coast, so I know good a sauce when I taste it. I have worked…

Cajun Crowder Beans

Also known as Crowder peas, these delicious little fellas can often be found in frozen form at the store. These are fresh picked right here in…

My Grandmas Suman

Have you heard of “Suman sa Ibus” or “sticky rice in buri leaves’? Some people called it as rice cake. It’s made from glutinous rice cooked in…

The Twisted Cauli.

A cajun twist to the every day boring cauliflower. I was looking for a new way to get my veggies but not have that classic veggie taste. So, I…

Pizza on Tawa/ Homemade Pizza/ Healthy Pizza

Today I post Tawa Pizza or homemade wheat flour pizza. It’s a very simple pizza which can be made quickly at…

meat sufley

compote of tomato

a nice tomato sauce for your pasta or just as a dip with your appetizer. It can be used hot or cold. Delizioso enjoy your cooking Branna

Smoked ham hocks and split pea soup

I got this recipe from here: http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotsoup/r/bl17c5.htm It is crazy…

Healthy Cheese toast

A healthy snack with floating cheese .. easy to prepare and tasty !!!

LITTLE SMOKIES IN GOOFY GRAVY

Unbelievably easy and likewise unbelievably tasty ! Can be done in a crockpot (best), stovetop, or microwave (needs monitoring this method)

Arroz caldo, the Filipino-style congee

It's as easy as chicken stock, rice and lotsa' spice.

Festive Bacon And Cheese Dip

This is great with crackers, vegetables and crusty bread.