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Crock Pot

Make food in your crockpot. Save time.

Chili Meltdown

Posted on Aug 16, 2011

Chili Meltdown

  “ If I don’t find this recipe for Emeril Lagassi Chili soon I am going to pitch a fit!!”  That was me this morning just after Jack left for work and my man-kids were shuffling about with toothbrushes hanging out of their mouths. Don’t worry. They are used to me being Voice-Over Vivien at 7:10 in the AM. I was thumbing through these little magazines I got with my Martha Stewart Living Magazine subscription. Everyday Food. Its a darling little magazine, and a TV show on...

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Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Posted on Jun 1, 2011

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

10 chicken thighs or 5-6 Humongous Chicken Thighs like I accidentally bought. 2 Cups Water Optional: 3 TBSP Hoisin Sauce 1 Cup Teriyaki Sauce 6 TBSP Brown Sugar 1/3  Cup Balsamic Vinegar plus a few splashes. 6 cloves mashed garlic, chopped small. 1/2 Medium Onion  chopped small.   ( I do this because I am hiding the fact I use onions and garlic from my family. The small chop helps the onions and garlic melt into the sauce somewhat as the crock pot does its magic) 2 TBSP Corn...

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