Creative Crock Pot Recipes!

Do you have a busy family on the go? Or maybe you just want a way to simplify dinner and prep time? If you have a crock pot but haven't taken the time to use it much yet - you are in for a treat. That handy kitchen appliance is helping busy people everywhere eat better!

And so...as crock pots liberate busy moms and dads everywhere, and astound freshly graduated students, I will do my part to help. I've gathered just a few of the tasty crock pot recipes we have at Alicia's Recipes, free for you to use!

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

Crock Pot Cafe Rio Beef

Chunky Applesauce

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

Crock Pot Chicken & Rice

Now go, pull out your crock pot, embrace it and begin a beautiful relationship with a kitchen appliance that will save your sanity and a lot of cooking time! Visit Alicia's Recipes for even more great recipes and crock pot ideas. Or connect with us on Facebook to get inspired and join our yummy community.

Homemade Valentine's Day Goodies

If you sweetheart has a sweet tooth why not make your Valentine's Day gift in the kitchen this year? Not only are homemade gifts fun to make and share, they are often a more frugal choice for giving. Or, plan your Valentine's Day activities to include making dinner and dessert together!

I've put together just a few dessert ideas here for you to oogle and hopefully try with your sweetie.

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Chocolate Coffee Truffles

Chocolate Trifle

PB or Mint Oreo Truffles

Mamie Eisenhower Chocolate Fudge

Visit Alicia's Recipes to find dinner ideas to cook with or for your special Valentine. We've got so many recipes to pair with your homemade dessert gift. Visit us on Facebook for even more Valentine's Day ideas!

Super Ideas for Superbowl!

Superbowl XLVII is this weekend. What super foods will you be fixing in honor of the big game? If you need some fresh recipe ideas for a touchdown with the family, we've got some fun, easy dishes to get you started!

Cheddar Bread

Cider Orange Ham

Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Corn Dogs

Enchilada & Bean Casserole

Which ever foods you decide to fix for Superbowl, enjoy the game! Find more super recipes over at Alicia's Recipes or visit us on Facebook to share your favorite super food!

Things I'd Like To Eat For Breakfast

...but probably shouldn't. I admit it. One of my new year's resolutions was to trim down a bit. Nothing too drastic but it couldn't hurt to walk off a little bit of the 2012 weight gain right? Isn't it funny how as soon as you decide to lose a little weight or eat more healthy or get more regular activity, things like dessert and rich foods haunt your waking thoughts?

Maybe it's just me. Anyway...although I haven't done too bad so far, these kind of images keep floating past my eyes. Yikes! In the spirit of "we're all in this together" I thought I would pass on a few really good looking dishes.

Banana Pancakes with Coconut

Blueberry Muffins

Chocolate Mousse Crepes

Coconut Upside Down Cake

Apricot Oatmeal Bars

If one of these recipes didn't do it for you, visit Alicia's Recipes for all sorts of breakfast, dessert and tasty treats for you to try. Or connect with us on Facebook and share your favorite naughty breakfast to indulge in.

Chicken And Chocolate!

How's your year going so far? If you are anything like me and my family, we are as busy as ever and only three weeks into the year. If we keep up this pace we'll burn out by St. Patrick's Day!

Tried any new recipes yet? I thought I would shake things up a bit this week and put together a few fabulous dishes to really rock your cooking world. Who doesn't love chocolate? (Well, maybe people allergic to chocolate...) And even the most particular eaters can typically handle chicken in some form or another.

So I came up with a chicken and chocolate theme this week!

Chocolate Cake Balls

Chile Lime Chicken

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Cookies

Chicken Stir Fry

Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

These are just to get you started and we have tons more over at Alicia's Recipes. Or connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite chicken or chocolate recipe with our foodie community!

Resolutions and Chicken Recipes!

Silly Question: What are your new year resolutions? If you are like most of us your resolutions may sound something like "lose weight, get healthy and pay down/off debt." Hey, me too! One great way to take a bite out of all three of those resolutions is (drum roll please): Chicken.

Yes, chicken. Eating more chicken and/or fish, and reducing red meat in your diet, will help you get healthier and contribute to healthy weight loss. (No, I don't have the scientific facts and resources at my fingertips. Plus it would make this post too long.) Diversity in your meals is common sense to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and body.

Also, eating more chicken dishes can help save a little in the grocery bill, thus helping with monthly costs. So, if you are ready to eat more chicken and try a few adventurous recipes, I have just the place to start! Here's a few to get you going.

Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Breast in Mushroom Wine Sauce

Chicken Jambalaya

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Piccata

Whatever your new year's resolutions, do try one of our delicious chicken recipes. You may find a new favorite!

Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite chicken dish or visit Alicia's Recipes for more chicken ideas!

A New Year And New Recipes!

Happy New Year and hello 2013! Who's excited for a new year, a fresh start and some brave new recipes that are good for you and great tasting?

Here are a few delicious salads, soup and a smoothie for you to try in the new year. Be adventurous and welcome some new recipes into your kitchen.

BLT Pasta Salad

Blackberry Smoothie

Cabbage Soup

Chicken in Walnut Sauce

Chinese Chicken Salad

However you start 2013, make it tasty! Connect with us on Facebook to share your latest favorite recipe or visit Alicia's Recipes for more recipe ideas.