Crock Pot Virgin

My awesome sister (well, one of them!) bought me a Crock Pot for my birthday. I've always been intimated by them, sorta wanted one, and figured I should give it a shot, so this was a perfect gift!!

I decided to use it Tuesday night for the first time. I made Mac n Cheese (it was birthday night and I'm pretty sure calories don't count on your birthday)! The recipe wasn't too complicated, though I fidgeted with it a bit (I added some different cheeses and spices because the comments said it was sort of bland). I would give this one an 8 out of 10. It was really indulgent, cheesy and gooey. I had a little bit of curdling with the milk, but not terrible. It was total comfort food.

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For dinner tonight, we've go this pesto chicken on the menu. Looks super easy and flavorful.

Photo courtesy of Picky Palate

And, while not a Crock Pot recipe, I'm on a quinoa kick lately and am going to tackle this spinach quinoa recipe as a side dish.



I've also ordered these liners which I've heard are a life saver and am hoping they arrive in time for today's prep work.

So far, I'm loving the simplicity of dumping ingredients in a contraption and it cooking a meal for you. It's really nice to have dinner ready after we put Cam to bed instead of me having to finish cooking dinner. Gives us more time to be together in the evening and watch episodes of Homeland (because yes, my amazing husband ordered Showtime for me as a birthday surprise)!

Do you have any favorite Crock Pot recipes?? Leave me a comment with some ideas!