Slow Cooker Pasta Meat Sauce

Slow Cooker Pasta Meat Sauce- A hearty meat sauce for your favorite pasta that is made right in your slow cooker (crock pot). 

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Like the Creamy Apple Squares, this recipe comes from my Great Aunt.  The original recipe calls for making it on the stove top, but, I like to use my slow cooker (crock pot).  It's just easier. 🖒

Ingredients List

• Ground turkey or ground beef
• Pureed tomatoes
• Crushed tomatoes
• Tomato paste
• Dry spaghetti seasoning
• Onion
• Red pepper
• Spices:  Garlic, Basil, Salt, Pepper, Oregano
• Brown sugar
• Worcestershire sauce

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Do I Have to Make This in a Slow Cooker?

Nope.  If desired, you can make it on your stovetop.  Follow the recipe as noted and let it simmer in large pot for 3 hours over low heat. 

What Size Slow Cooker Do You Use?

I use a 6 quart slow cooker.  See recipe card for product.  If your cooker is smaller/larger, you should adjust the cooking time. 

Where Do I Find Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning? 

I found mine in the same section as the other seasoning packets ( ex: mixes for dinners, burgers, slow cooker meals).  If you can't find it,  check out the recipe card for the product I used.

Storage

Let the sauce cool completely. Then, store in air tight/covered jars/containers in the refrigerator. It is best used within 2 weeks.  Freezing:  Store in freezer safe/covered containers or jars.  Remove as much air from them as possible. It will stay good for several months.

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Slow Cooker Pasta Meat Sauce

Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip! A delicious dip that only requires three ingredients and can be served with your favorite raw veggies, chips, pretzels or pita chips.

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Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

Sherbet Punch

Sherbet Punch- The perfect addition to your next party! This refreshing punch only needs two ingredients and is totally kid friendly. 

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My mom made this at nearly every party during my childhood.  I, in turn, have done the same.  It only needs two ingredients and is kid-friendly.  However, you can make your own adult version, if you wish.

Two Ingredients

• Lemon lime soda
• Sherbet ice cream

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Lemon Lime Soda

Go with your favorite brand.  I have used 7-Up, Sierra Mist, Starry, Sprite and the generic/store brand varieties.  They all work.

Sherbet

Again, go with your preferred flavor and brand.  You will need a pint.

Adult Up Your Punch

If desired, you can add a bit of vodka to this punch and make it for your adult guests.

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Sherbet Punch

Potato Chip Cookies

Potato Chip Cookies- The best of both worlds...sweet and salty! Delicious cookies loaded with chocolate chips and crunchy potato chips.  They are crunchy on the edges and chewy in the middle. YUM!

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My mom's potato chip cookie recipe never included chocolate chips. She would top them off with a maraschino cherry.  They were yummy, but,  honestly, I never ate the cherry.  I would pull it off and simply eat the cookie. 

When I started making these for my own family, I added the chocolate chips instead.  They are a perfect combination of sweet and salty. 👌

Ingredients Needed

• Flour
• Sugar (both white and brown)
• Egg
• Vanilla
• Butter
• Milk
• Potato chips
• Chocolate chips

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Recipe Notes

Butter

Make sure it's softened! This is so important for the texture of your cookies. You will need 2 whole sticks for these!

Potato Chips

I use a standard, regular potato chip for these. Go with your favorite brand or salt level.  Be sure they are finely crushed. 

Storage

Keep any leftover cookies in a covered container. Don't worry about refrigerating them, unless it's really hot in your area. 

Can I Freeze These?

Yep.  Bake according to the recipes, then, let them cool completely.  Store them in a covered, freezer safe container /storage bag. They will be good for several months. 

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Potato Chip Cookies

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars- What’s a better combination than chocolate and peanut butter?! These easy bars combine those great tastes in one easy bar. They are delicious, require a short ingredients list and require zero baking. The perfect bar!

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I LOVE these bars. My mom made these all the time when I was growing up. When I got older, she passed this recipe on to me.  

In turn, my kids are crazy, insane,  in love with these bars.  They request them for nearly every holiday, special occasion, or simply when the ingredients can be found in the pantry. 

Ingredients Needed

• Peanut butter
• Graham cracker crumbs
• Powdered sugar
• Butter
• Chocolate chips

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A Few Recipe Notes:

• This recipe can easily be cut int half and made with an 8 x 8 size baking dish.
• With that said, you can also use the full recipe for a 9 x 9 size baking dish or a 12 count muffin/cupcake pan for individual cups.
• Store any leftover bars in the refrigerator. 
• Freezing?  These bars are ok to freeze! Store them in a covered, freezer safe container or storage bag. They will be good for a couple of months.
• Peanut Butter: The creamy variety works best. I have used "regular" peanut butter and the natural version for these. Both work great.
• Butter: Margarine, real butter or plant based butter all work for these.

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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Homemade Snickers Bars

Homemade Snickers Bars- Make those iconic bars right in your own kitchen! These are gooey, chocolatey nougaty and just plain amazing. 

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My Mom never made these bars.  Now, mind you, she adored a snickers candy bar, but, this recipe I actually found over 10 years ago.  It was way back when I first started blogging and quickly became a family favorite.

This recipe is quite easy to make, but, does take a little time to put them together.  They are also quite rich, eat in small quantities, if at all possible.  😉

Ingredients Needed

• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter
• Marshmallow Fluff
• Peanuts
• Evaporated milk
• Butter
• Sugar
• Vanilla
• Caramels
• Whipping cream

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Recipe Notes:

• Be sure to let each layer cool completely before moving on to the next layer.  This will prevent your bars from mushing all together.
• Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator.  If desired, you can freeze these bars.  I do recommend cutting them into pieces before you do this.  Simply store them in a covered, freezer safe, storage bag or container. 

What Kind Of Caramels?

I used Brach's Milk Maid Caramels.  They worked perfectly.  You can use any brand equivalent. 

Marshmallow Fluff:

Want to make it homemade?  You can! Find out how right here. 

Your Layers:

• Bottom: Chocolate/Peanut Butter
• Next:  Nougat
• Then: Caramel 
• Top: Chocolate/Peanut Butter

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Homemade Snickers Bars