Andrea Meyers

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

January 16, 2007 By Andrea 11 Comments

It’s official—we’re moving. Over the Christmas holiday we learned that Michael has a new job in the DC metro area, and now we’re in the midst of selling a home and looking for another. I’m excited about returning to that area and I think it will be very good for our family, but right now [...]

Filed Under: Beef, Soups & Stews Tagged With: budget meals, roast, slow-cooker, WTSIM

Ann’s Spaghetti Sauce

October 11, 2006 By Andrea 2 Comments

This is Michael’s mom’s spaghetti sauce, the one he grew up with. His mom has quite a sense of humor. She jokes that she isn’t Italian so she can’t make Italian spaghetti, but she’s Polish so she can make “Polish spaghetti.” Authentic or not, it’s a good, easy multi-purpose sauce that you can use for [...]

Filed Under: Pasta, Sauces & Marinades Tagged With: budget meals, Italian foods, slow-cooker, tomatoes, vegan

Slow Cooker Cuban-Style Black Beans with Rice

June 26, 2006 By Andrea 31 Comments

There is something about beans and rice that I find very comforting. We can make a whole meal out of a simple dish such as this. I like to eat beans and rice just about any way, but this is probably my favorite. The recipe is inspired by several that I’ve tried over the years, [...]

Filed Under: Vegetables Tagged With: beans, budget meals, gluten-free, low-fat, rice, slow-cooker, vegan