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Slow Cooker & Casserole Recipes


Family Trip to Norske Nook Restaurant & Bakery
Since moving to Wisconsin a few years ago, I have realized that many immigrants from Europe and Scandinavia moved here during the 1800's....

Erik
Jun 281 min read


Fried Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings are the perfect finger food appetizer. The key is to make sure the skin is extra crispy. When you smoke Wings sometimes it...

Erik
Jun 211 min read


Corned Beef Pasties
Do you know what a Pastie is? Have you ever had one? If not you are in luck, as I am going to show you how to make them. They are very...

Erik
Jun 72 min read


Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
One of my favorite comfort foods of all time is Beef Stroganoff. Nothing is better than having a big warm serving of tender Beef mixed...

Erik
May 312 min read


Homemade Onion Rings with a Dipping Sauce
Onion Rings are a popular choice as a side dish at many restaurants, but usually people don't make them at home. Maybe they think it is...

Erik
May 242 min read


Corned Beef Hash
Did you cook a Corned Beef for St. Patrick's Day, and are wondering what to do with the leftovers? Well let me show you how to make an...

Erik
May 172 min read


Slow Cooker vs Smoked Corned Beef, Which is Better?
For St. Patrick's Day I decided to cook a couple of Corned Beefs, since they were on sale. Monica loves St. Patrick's Day, especially...

Erik
May 32 min read


Lou Malnati's Frozen Thin Crust Pizza Review
Since I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, I have a love for Pizza. Especially Chicago Style Deep Dish. Every time I visit Chicago I have...

Erik
Apr 261 min read


How to make Beef Tallow
Recently I discovered the benefits of using Beef Tallow, as compared to using Seed Oils, like Sunflower Oil or Corn Oil. The reason the...

Erik
Apr 122 min read


Presto GranPappy Electric Deep Fryer Review
When Monica and I got married over 21 years ago, we got a deep fryer as a wedding gift. It was a large one that took up a lot of space on...

Erik
Apr 51 min read


Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta
During the Winter months it is so much fun to use your slow cooker. First of all it is super easy, as you just dump some ingredients into...

Erik
Mar 131 min read


Big Mac Pizza
Two of my favorite American Classic foods that I love are Pizza and Cheeseburgers. Today I decided to combine both of these to make a...

Erik
Mar 82 min read


Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole
The temperatures have been getting colder recently, and nothing hits the spot on a cold day quite like a homemade meal in your Slow...

Erik
Mar 12 min read


Pulled Pork Totchos
If you don't live in the Upper Midwest you probably never heard of something called the Hotdish. It is a Midwest casserole, that usually...

Erik
Feb 221 min read


Hamilton Beach Dual Sandwich Maker Review
Do you seem to never have the time to cook yourself breakfast in the morning? Instead you spend money to get some fast food breakfast on...

Erik
Feb 151 min read


Review of Raising Cane's
My family and I live in a small Wisconsin town, so when we heard a new fast food restaurant was opening up around 30 minutes away, we...

Erik
Jan 251 min read


Cooking A Chicken in the Ronco Showtime Rotisserie Oven
One of my favorite things to get when I visit a Costco or Sam's Club is a Rotisserie Chicken. They are so inexpensive, yet so delicious....

Erik
Jan 41 min read


Pork Chili Verde Green Pork Chili
One of my families favorite type of food is Mexican. Having lived for many years in southern California we were very luck to have access...

Erik
Dec 28, 20242 min read


Cutting Down the Perfect Christmas Tree
Here in the town I live in Wisconsin we have a Christmas Tree Farm. Instead of buying a Tree from a lot or grocery store where that tree...

Erik
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
Everyone in my family loves Tacos! This recipe is so easy because all you do is throw some ingredients in your Slow Cooker and let it...

Erik
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Quick & Easy Taco Boats
If you enjoy Tacos you definitely need to give this a try. These are the perfect weekday meal for you and your family, because they are...

Erik
Nov 2, 20241 min read


Homemade Tomato Bisque Soup
Fall has officially arrived, and nothing hits the spot better on a cool fall day than a bowl of homemade soup. Don't bother with the...

Erik
Oct 19, 20242 min read


Ultimate Italian Grinder Sandwich
If you ask me what type of sandwich I typically order it would have to be the classic Italian. Some call these sandwiches Hoagies, Subs...

Erik
Sep 28, 20241 min read


Jalapeno Popper Macaroni Salad
While I usually focus my videos on the main course, we all know that in order to complete the meal you need to add some side dishes....

Erik
Sep 21, 20242 min read


Ava Grace's Birthday Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
Today my little girl officially becomes a teenager. It doesn't seem that long ago that she made her surprise appearance in the ambulance...

Erik
Sep 14, 20241 min read


Birthday Fun at the Mall of America & Benihana Dinner
When my family and I lived in California we would always celebrate our Birthday's at Benihana. It became a tradition, and we all loved...

Erik
Aug 31, 20241 min read


Review of Portillo's Restaurant
One Sunday morning Monica and I were enjoying our coffee and watched a few YouTube videos. We watched a review of Portillo's, which is a...

Erik
Aug 10, 20241 min read


Bird Dog Chicken Sandwiches
I recently discovered the Bird Dog Chicken Sandwich. Basically it is like a Hot Dog, but instead of the Dog you use a breaded Chicken...

Erik
Jul 20, 20242 min read


A&W Restaurant Review
My family and I live in a small Wisconsin town. We have no traffic lights or grocery store in our little town. So we were all excited to...

Erik
Jun 29, 20241 min read


Review of the Vevor Portable Fridge/Freezer
I never thought I had a need for this, until I used it. Who doesn't need a portable Fridge/Freezer that you can take anywhere? This...

Erik
Jun 8, 20241 min read


Instant Pot Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches
One of my favorite sandwiches is the Classic Reuben. So when my local store had Corned Beef on sale I knew it was my opportunity to make...

Erik
May 25, 20242 min read


Wisconsin Old Fashioned with Neon
One thing I discovered after moving to Wisconsin was the drink called the Old Fashioned. This is definitely the official drink of...

Erik
May 4, 20241 min read


Three Meat Smoked Chili
Who doesn't love a delicious bowl of hot Chili on a cold day? I decided to add some different flavors by using three different kinds of...

Erik
Mar 30, 20242 min read


Chopped Italian Sandwich
When I go to a sandwich shop my usual order is an Italian. I love the combination of meats and cheese, topped with onions, lettuce and...

Erik
Feb 17, 20241 min read


Salisbury Steak in the Slow Cooker
Nothing is better than enjoying some warm comfort food this time of year when it is cold outside. Salisbury Streak is the perfect choice....

Erik
Jan 20, 20242 min read


Beef Stir Fry on your Blackstone Griddle
A few weeks ago I made Stir Fry on my Blackstone Griddle, and boy was it Delicious. Cooking everything on the Griddle and then at the end...

Erik
Nov 18, 20232 min read


Chicken Stir Fry on the Blackstone Griddle
When you need a quick and easy meal, Stir Fry is your answer. The hardest part is preparing the ingredients. Once everything is sliced up...

Erik
Oct 21, 20231 min read


Tumbler Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpener Review
Everybody from the amateur chef to the backyard grill master needs a few sharp knives. We all have a bunch of dull knifes that need to be...

Erik
Oct 7, 20231 min read


Review of the Nakano Santoku Knife
If you enjoy cooking for your family and friends like I do, nothing helps you better in the kitchen than a good quality Knife. No matter...

Erik
Sep 9, 20231 min read


Breakfast Burritos on the Blackstone Griddle
I love a big Breakfast Burrito. Everything I love about breakfast wrapped up in a warm flour Tortilla. So easy to eat on the go because...

Erik
Sep 2, 20231 min read


Smash Pizza Burger Tacos
After trying some Smash Burger Tacos a while back I thought it would be fun to try them again, as they were absolutely delicious. This...

Erik
Aug 19, 20231 min read


We Bought a New Home!
We moved to Wisconsin two and a half years ago, and our ultimate goal was to purchase a house. I am happy to say that we finally...

Erik
Jul 29, 20231 min read


Easy Chicken Enchilada Verde
Are you looking for an easy recipe for a delicious Mexican meal? This recipe starts with a rotisserie chicken that you can pick up at...

Erik
Jun 24, 20231 min read


Mothers Day Dinner at Wissota High Shores Supper Club
One thing I really love about Wisconsin is the Supper Club. A Supper Club is a traditional dining establishment that also functions as a...

Erik
May 20, 20231 min read


White Chicken Chili
Most of us have made the traditional classic Chili featuring beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and the traditional chili spices but have you...

Erik
Apr 22, 20232 min read


Cooking with Kyle, Corned Beef & Cabbage
One of my family's favorite meals in the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage. We always love to have it around St. Patrick's Day, as...

Erik
Apr 15, 20231 min read


Initial Thoughts on the Monument Denali Gas Grill
Let's take a look at the brand new Denali 425 Smart Propane Gas Grill from Monument Grills. I have been looking to add a Gas Grill to my...

Erik
Apr 7, 20231 min read


Eggs Benedict
One of my favorite breakfast meals of all time is Eggs Benedict. I think the Hollandaise sauce is what brings the flavors together. For...

Erik
Apr 1, 20232 min read


Review of the KitchenBarStore Wooden Barware Sets
Are you looking for a gift for someone that is hard to buy for? Something unique and special? Well look no further. KitchenBarStore makes...

Erik
Mar 25, 20231 min read


Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Casserole
This cheesy slow cooker ham and potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food. With hash browns, a creamy sauce, ham, and stuffing mix,...

Erik
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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