Autumn Rose Reo

Bounce Better with Sports Bras from Title Nine

September 30, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 20 Comments

One of my first blog posts was about my #mamachallenge to find the right way to “Tame the Ta-Tas.”

Hitting the gym takes on a whole new meaning if you are a gal with some sizable girls (and I’m not talking about your children here!)

Who’s worn two bras to stop the bounce? Who couldn’t wait to rip their sports bra off after a workout? Who’s bra straps are digging into their shoulders right now? We want to know, and we want to help! Read more in our latest blog post (link in bio). #bravangelists

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The lack of good sports bras is often the biggest deterrent to regular exercise. The average American woman wears a 36C bra, however the vast majority of sports bras are built for A and B-cup women. However, Title Nine claims to have a solution to our bra dilemma. They tested thousands of bras and found just the right ones to not only support out workouts and our curves, whether you’re a 32AA or 40EEE.

In addition to the fear of being potentially judged for using bad form or potentially passing out during my workout, the concern that the girls are plopping around as I leap into a burpee or do a set of jumping jacks. But the Title Nine expert bra fit specialist, i.e. their bravangelists, will personally fit you to ensure that you leave with the right support.

Hallelujah for hooters!

And this isn’t just a treat for me, anyone in North Texas can find the support you’ve been searching for at the Title Nine Dallas Fit Fest on Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8. They have a variety of styles, colors and sizes to meet every woman’s needs, even the nursing mom.

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I don’t know about you, but the idea of having full support while completing my workout brings a smile to my face. And since everyone should feel a little bounce in their step and not in their boobs, I’m giving away one personalized fitting at your local Title Nine store AND for a bra of your choice.

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Four Fast Lowfat Chicken Recipes

September 28, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 8 Comments

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson®. The opinions and text are all mine.

Remember that line at the end of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off where he said “Life Moves Pretty Fast?”

I had no idea then what that would really mean until I became a mom.

Every day after that has been a sprint, but unfortunately there are few too many rest spots and the race never ends.

That’s why no matter how much I try to meal plan healthy dishes for my family, there are some days “it ain’t happening.”

But I have learned a shortcut that doesn’t require going through the drive thru and take less time than getting online to look up the menu for your favorite delivery.

Using Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Refrigerated Chicken, I’m now able to create a quick lunch or dinner that I can make in less than five minutes (yes, 5), my kids will eat, the adults will like and doesn’t blow our calorie count for the week on one meal. That’s right, quick and lowfat chicken recipes.

Just like my normal grocery staple when I run to Walmart for bagged salad, milk ,and eggs in the refrigerated section, I’ve added Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Refrigerated Fajita Chicken Strips or Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Refrigerated Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast to the list. They are a quick and easy way to make a meal just for one or the whole family when the day goes fast than we can keep up with!

And since I’m always working to find a recipe that’s not just good to eat, but good for you to eat, these recipes with Tyson® aren’t just easy and quick to make, I’ve made them lowfat, too. And did I also mention most of these are made with less five ingredients! #everydayeffortless, right?

Lowfat Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Author: Autumn Reo of mamachallenge.com

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Ingredients

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Favorite lowfat Wrap/Flat Pizza Crust (I like FlatOuts with Flax)
1 tablespoon Buffalo Wing Sauce
Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Refrigerated Fajita Chicken Strips
1 tablespoon Bleu Cheese, Crumbled
1 tablespoon lowfat Shredded Cheese
Lowfat Ranch Dressing (optional)

Instructions

Bake pizza as directed at 375 degrees.
Coat pizza crust with buffalo sauce.
Add cheese and chicken.
Bake for 2-3 more minutes until melted.
Drizzle with ranch (optional.)

Lowfat Chicken Caesar Wrap

Author: Autumn Reo of mamachallenge.com

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Ingredients

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1 wheat tortilla or wrap
Shredded Romaine Lettuce
Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Refrigerated Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast
1 tablespoon Lowfat Caesar Dressing
1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

On a tortilla, lay a few leaves of salad in the middle of the wrap.
Next add chicken strips.
Then add dressing.
Finish with cheese.
To enjoy, roll up tortilla and enjoy!

Notes

Use a bagged Lowfat Caesar Salad Mix to make this recipe even quicker and easier!

Chicken Pesto Pasta

Author: Autumn Reo of mamachallenge.com

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Ingredients

Refrigerated Angel Hair pasta
Refrigerated Pesto (I love to make my own, but some days you need it quick!)
Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Refrigerated Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast
Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

Boil noodles as directed for 3-4 minutes.Drain.
Add chicken to warmed noodles.
Add pesto to noodles and mix thoroughly.
Garnish with cheese.
Serve.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Author: Autumn Reo of mamachallenge.com

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Ingredients

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Romaine Lettuce Leaves
Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Refrigerated Fajita Chicken Strips
1 tablespoon Lowfat Asian Ginger Dressing
Slivered almonds
Wonton strips

Instructions

In lettuce leaf, add chicken, dressing and garnishes as preferred.)
Wrap up and eat like a taco.

Notes

Keep salad mixins like wontons, almonds, etc. for quick ways to add to any dish!

What’s your favorite quick and easy chicken recipe?

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson®. The opinions and text are all mine.

My Lone Star Love Story with Migas

September 26, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 10 Comments

My love story with migas is actually a real love story.

Actually, the night I met my husband we spent hours learning about each other over a plate of enchiladas and margaritas.

So when only a few months after we had dated he moved to Mexico for a study abroad program, I was devastated. However, during my first trip to visit him, I was destined to make him a Mexican dish that he was enjoy so much he’d wonder why he ever left Texas and would want to come home.

Not necessarily a practical idea, but at 22 and in love, you’re willing to do anything. Besides, there’s a southern saying that says the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. And I was going to do whatever I could do to try to put that to the test.

So over a one-burner stove in a not-so-glamourous apartment in Monterrey, I found a skillet, a few things in the fridge including eggs, tortilla, and green chiles, and walked through the steps of my first skillet of migas.

…Whether it was the setting, the ingredients, or just the fact that anything with eggs are good, that plate of migas was buttery, spicy and just dang amazing. And apparently the dish worked since only three months into his study abroad program, he came home to stay.

I like to say it was the migas that brought him back to Texas. And even if it was a little more than that, that first attempt at migas has blossomed into our first of many family dishes.

So with a few tweaks, I share my love story with you in hopes you’ll be able to love someone over a plate of migas one day.

Tejas Migas

Author: Autumn Reo, mamachallenge.com
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 15
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Description

A love story of eggs, tortillas, and Mexican flavor come together for an easy breakfast dish that might make you crave it for lunch and dinner, too.

Ingredients

Scale

6 Lone Star eggs, beaten
1 onion, chopped
5 corn tortillas, chopped or torn into pieces
1 can green chiles, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
cheese, cojita or Mexican shredded cheese
pico de gallo , cilantro, etc. for garnish

Instructions

In a medium-hot skillet, melt butter.
Add onion and saute until soft.
Next add tortillas and brown slightly.
Stir in green chiles and cook 2-4 minutes.
Add eggs and cook 4 minutes until cooked, but do not allow to dry or overstir.
Garnish with cheese, pico, and salsa.

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You’re Invited…Party in Pink with Talbots for Breast Cancer

September 23, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 2 Comments

Fall is my favorite season for of course, obvious reasons – the biggest one being that my name is Autumn.

For this Texan, it means cooler temperatures, pumpkin everything and time to pull out those beautiful sweaters and ponchos you see on Pinterest we rarely get to wear. It also means that everything goes pink – even me – to support a cause that is very near and dear to me, breast cancer awareness.

To kick off its second annual Party in Pink, Talbots is rolling out the pink carpet for its unveiling of their new ‘pink’ collection their Northpark Center in Dallas on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6 – 8 p.m…and you’re invited!

With every purchase from the eight-piece line, 20% of the net proceeds will benefit National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. early detection, education and support services. This limited collection includes a variety of clothes, accessories and outerwear such an adorable pink heart sweater, a cozy striped wrap (my personal favorite) and pink stone jewelry.

There will be drawings for gift cards and as all good Dallas parties should be, refreshments will be served! Plus, you can shop the new collection on opening day (The breast cancer collection will be available in stores and online at talbots.com through the end of October.) So wear your best pink, strike a pose on the pink carpet for a “photo op” and tag #WearHeartsGiveHope.

Want to be a part of the fun? Just RSVP to DALLASRSVP@TALBOTS.COM and you’re in!

As a woman, you can’t not be passionate about breast cancer. Stats show that 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer and as the #2 leading killer of women, you’re going to be affected by breast cancer in some way.

Organizations like the NBCF help bring awareness and encourage our sisters, mothers, daughters and friends to get mammographies that can possible detect it before it’s too late.

And if buying a pink weater saves one more life, then sign me up.

Raise Smarter, Healthier and Happier Kids by Playing

September 22, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 16 Comments

Gone are the days of going outside to play, tossing a baseball or football in the cul de sac, and riding bikes for hours in the neighborhood. Scary stories about innocent children being abducted made us all nervous about the whereabouts of our kids, and the debut of fancy mobile devices and high-tech video games made outdoor fun seem a little lame.

I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with the technology. I rely on it to work and also enjoy my Pinterest time in bed after hours. However, there is something magical about simply playing with others, and discovering the world with just your imagination.

And that’s what the Genius of Play campaign is all about. Kids need a variety of play options to develop into well-rounded adults. From running around the yard to enjoying arts and crafts or enjoying group games, these day-to-day interactions are actually experiences children will take with them in life…even if THEY don’t realize that.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children spend at least 60 minutes of open-ended play. Experts agree by teaching kids lessons and important life skills, play has a profound impact on childhood development. It improves cognitive abilities, hones communication skills, increases creativity, helps children process and express emotions, develops physical skills and enhances social skill.

Kids who play with literacy materials, like pretending to read to stuffed animals, have better languages abilities in kindergarten. Playing make-believe games is actually essential for kids who to develop a sense of curiosity and learn how to respond to different situations. Talking, singing, reading and playing are the best ways to stimulate children’s brain development.

There are dozens of surveys and studies about excessive use of technology for small children, but so far, I’m not seeing any disadvantages to good old-fashioned play time. These games are actually a fun teaching tool and interactive way you can engage with your kids.

And it doesn’t take a lot to do some of these activities. Whether the sun is shining or it’s pouring down raining outside, any day is perfect for play. Plus, with the weather cooling off, or at least it should in a few weeks, now is a perfect time to try out these fun games.

The hardest part of is probably going to be convincing your children to try out a new kind of unstructured fun and honestly making time each week with everything else you have going on. But it’s something that could have a life-changing impact on your child. Maybe you won’t see it immediately, but there will be long-term positive results, even if it’s nothing more than spending quality time with your family.

I didn’t grow up with any of fancy devices children have today. The fanciest thing we had was Fisher Price’s brown tape player and a Snoopy Snow Cone Maker. Still, I would like to believe that my development as an adult is directly related to the imaginative free play I had growing up. I made the most memories playing with my friend Shana at my grandparents’ backyard all summer, making four-course meals out of mud, grass and pecans.

Funny enough not much has changed except now I’m old enough to use the stove.

The Secret To Getting it All Done

September 21, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 75 Comments

When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep?

I don’t just mean slept for eight hours. I mean went to bed, waking up and actually feeling rested.

I know, it almost seems like a contradiction….moms who sleep?

As a working mom, wife and blogger, sleep is not at the top of my to-do list, but I know it’s a necessity. However, it seems impossible in the fight to getting it all done, right?

Doctors have connected so many illness and ailments to a lack of sleep. Your body can simply not function to its highest capacity if you are exhausted. Now, I believe that moms have some superpowers that overtakes our bodies during childbirth, giving us the ability to do things we were never able to do before. Still, it isn’t a bad thing to have a help from two little friends from the CVS radiance PLATINUM B12 & Melatonin.

You’ve may heard that B12 can be helpful for weight loss and energy. Sometimes it’s given as a shot to give you a boost of energy to help with workouts, but honestly it’s required for proper function and development of the brain, nerves and blood cells. The B vitamins have a role in the energy and metabolism in our body. It’s very common for individuals to a B12 deficiency which has all sorts of side effects including autoimmune diseases, mental illnesses and cancer.

But by taking one pill daily, you boost your body’s systems and gives them a jolt to function at their highest capacity.

Melatonin is a natural hormone made by your body’s pineal gland. During the day, the gland is inactive, but when the sun goes down and darkness occurs, the gland “turns on” and the melatonin in our body rises making our bodies less alert and active. Melatonin is a vampire. It only comes out when you’re in a dark or dimly lit area. It’s perfect for individuals who are trying to switch their sleep schedule or who may need a little help falling asleep each night.

You should take 0.3 – 1 mg of melatonin 90 minutes before you to go sleep. If you’re needing more than 1 mg of melatonin, speak with your physician first. Melatonin is a powerful aid and may actually disrupt your sleeping pattern and leave your more tired and groggy.

DISCLAIMER:

Please consult your physician and speak with the pharmacy team at CVS to learn more about what vitamins, supplements, etc. are ideal for you.

As parents, we don’t complain about the lack of sleep we get on a daily and weekly basis. There are so many people, activities and responsibilities pulling us in a million directions. We just got to get it done. Not sleeping, however, is not only detrimental to our health, but could also impact the safety of our families as well.

Sleep deprivations decreases a range of cognitive abilities such as reaction time, alertness and (ironically) working memory or the ability to juggle multiple tasks. Hello that’s what we do every day. The National Institutes of Health found that two weeks of six hours of sleep per night caused declines in many ways – similar to those found after a full 24-48 hours of sleep deprivation.

Another study by NIH found that cognitive performance of people who had been awake for 18-19 hours was comparable to those with a blood alcohol content of 0.10. We know the legal limit for driving in most U.S. states is 0.08. And the study found that more 1,500 people die every year from fatigue-related vehicle crashes.

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Sure you don’t want to drive your kids around after a few glasses of wine, but shuffling them from school to extracurricular activities with minimal sleep is just as dangerous. Chew on that for a second.

Don’t be too prideful to admit that you need sleep or that you’re exhausted. No one is going to think less of you if you find ways (good ones that is) to get a good night’s sleep. B12 and Melatonin are simple supplements that will help you get the necessary rest you need to be the best person you can be for your family, friends and employers. As parents, our needs become secondary to the needs of our children. Don’t wait until the new year comes to make a resolution, make a decision now to make better lifestyle choices for you and your family.

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Sweetest and Easiest Birthday How-To

September 14, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 2 Comments

Too busy to create a sweet birthday for your daughter? This party plan made it easy for me to create the Sweetest and Easiest Birthday for my little one that was one for the books!

I love to throw my kids birthday parties. Each year I set out to top the one before and then when I had the second kid, I now had two opportunities to show I was the hostess with the mostest…

Then life happened.

And my special superhuman party-throwing power ran out. I just couldn’t put my creative hat on or get my party-planning skills to work anymore. And it couldn’t happen at a worse time…my daughter’s fourth birthday.

Luckily a friend recommended a tea room nearby called A Moment in Time in Arlington that would handle everything for the perfect birthday experience from invitations to games, to favors and clean up. EVERYTHING.

I had only three tasks: pick a date, order the cupcakes, and show up.

And really, that was it. And I had nothing but compliments for the party…the one I didn’t plan. at. all.

Just take a look at the fun we had and I planned nothing!

But when all the fun was over from her big birthday, I felt bad that she didn’t have anything special to celebrate her actual birthday three days later.

However, we had our fill of cupcakes and since her birthday was mid-week, I wanted something that would last and still make that special impression that she got something delivered.

What a sweet way to say Happy Birthday to our special little girl! With cookies shaped like cupcakes she’s got the best of both! #cookiesbydesign #happybirthday

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With same day delivery, Cookies by Design was the ideal option for a birthday treat for the birthday girl. With fresh baked, hand-decorated cookie bouquets (individually wrapped, too!) and same-day delivery, Cookies by Design made it easy for me to do something special without really doing anything but click and wait – just a day at that!

I loved all the creative bouquet choices – especially the gluten-free options. Whether you need to send a thank you gift or just need a standout party centerpiece, Cookies by Design has just the right choice for you!

What’s your favorite go-to gift?

The Not-Com Shift: Why companies are moving from .com to not-com

September 13, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 22 Comments

For the last 30 years that people have been using email (yes, it’s already been that long), we’ve already programmed ourselves to say “our email provider.COM” as the way to reach us online. When you get a web address to check out, your brain already adds the .com before it’s even uttered. But have you ever stopped to think what’s the point of using a dot.com? We’ve partnered with to take a look at why companies are moving from .com to not-com.

So first of all, why does a dot.com hold more distinction than a .org, .net, or even a .coffee? Well, honestly, it doesn’t. Especially in a world that now thinks how to share it’s message in no more than 140 characters. It’s just extra time, money and space that you could be using to describe your business, to be more distinctive, and for many companies, including international organizations, it’s part of the big shift from .com to the new not-com.

According to the Domain Name Industry Brief survey in 2014, there are about 284 million registered domain names. And it’s been approximated that there are almost 1 billion websites on the Internet.

When you are a business trying to stand out in a crowd, you have to do something innovative, but that makes sense…like opting for a not-com instead a dot.com.

A New Branding Tool

While picking a company name is a hard enough process within itself, with so many other websites and domains, the likelyhood your name is already in use is pretty high. So in the past, we’ve gotten creative, but adding a hyphen or spelling out the dot.com. These solutions may have worked to get your company on the web, but it didn’t do any favors to help potential customers to find you or your website. However, by using a not-com., you’ve opened your business up to a whole new set of branding rules.

Still deciding on your business name? Get tips to Picking the Right Name for Your Business.

For Icarus Photography (www.icarus.photos), business owner Katy Lengacher made the switch because she wanted to amplify her brand and carve out a niche in wedding photography.

Having a unique domain that describes what I’m thinking about, doing and breathing all day was a no-brainer,” Lengacher says. “It’s the perfect new branding identity tool. ”

Read more about why Lengacher picked her name and why a not-com.

Start a Buzz

These “not-com” options like .photos or .photography have obvious benefits, including memorability, meaning and availability. Choices like .COFFEE, .FLORIST, and .STYLE immediately conjure images to the consumer, while words like .COMPANY, .BUSINESS and .MEDIA have broader appeal. And let’s just consider the SEO opportunity for you here, as well. If you’re a coffee company, then let’s just say you’re coffee company, not a coffee company.com.

Photo Driftaway Coffee

And that’s exactly what Driftaway Coffee (www.driftaway.coffee) did when NY owners Suyog Mody and Anu Menon made the jump not just from corporate America but to a coffee subscription service that that delivers personalized fresh-roasted coffee to your door. The ‘dot-coffee (.coffee) has provided them a obvious digital storefront and been a great conversation starter.

We are an online business exclusively selling online,” says Mody. “It’s a URL that implies what we do.”

Read more about Driftaway Coffee’s choice for a not-com.

Bring Your Business to the Customer

When you’re trying to not just teach people about a topic, but also stir up sales from your business, you have double the work for marketing your business and the subject matter.

Photo Fermentista Kitchen

For authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey, they wanted to educate people about fermentation as a culinary art and hopefully, point people to buy their book. So The Fermista’s Kitchen (www.ferminista.kitchen) was born.

People like to be in their kitchen, and we want it to bring this idea that fermentation is really easy and really accessible into your life.” says Kirsten Shockey.

Read more about why the Shockeys picked their name and why a not-com.

Choosing a great name for your business is one of the most important decisions. advice and inspiration to help you jump-start the name brainstorm. By taking a 360-degree approach to naming, Name.Kitchen blends business, human interest and pop culture to help create your business success story. Name. Kitchen is, helps entrepreneurs (“business chefs”) to create the perfect recipe.

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New Snap Kitchen in Flower Mound

September 12, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 8 Comments

There’s a big reason I’m OBSESSED with Snap Kitchen.

Actually there are several very tasty ones as I discussed on Dallas Food Nerd. But no longer do I have to make a trip to Dallas to get my healthy fix! Nope, Flower Mound, here we come!

Read why I am obsessed with Snap Kitchen in Dallas Food Nerd

The ever-growing Snap Kitchen is putting down more roots with a new location in Flower Mound. Health-conscious residents in this suburb can now find Snap Kitchen’s chef-driven and dietitian approved meals in their neck of the woods. Set to open on September 14th, Snap Kitchen’s newest location is at 3701 Justin Rd. and features grab-and-go prepared meals available for in-store or curbside pickup. Guests can find comfort in knowing they can pick up healthy, freshly made meals on the go, without compromising on taste or experiencing the post-meal guilt that often comes with dining out.

Snap Kitchen is dedicated to bringing customers flavorful, handcrafted food that supports a commitment to local, organic ingredients and healthy cooking. At Snap, guests can easily grab a healthy meal, snack or cold-pressed juice. The menu offers a selection of palate pleasing items made fresh daily, including Chicken & Green Chile “Enchiladas,” Grassfed Bison Quinoa “Hash,” or for breakfast, the Chicken Sausage Breakfast Tacos. Ninety-nine percent of the menu is gluten free, and there is a vast selection of vegetarian, vegan, paleo, dairy free, carb conscious and sodium conscious items.

Breakfast done healthy and so good at Snap Kitchen!

The concept, which started in 2010, was recognized by Nation’s Restaurant News (February 2014) as one of the nation’s top “Breakout Brands” and selected as one of Nation’s Restaurant News 2014 Hot Concepts award recipients. Snap Kitchen now has 30 locations throughout Austin, Houston, Dallas and Chicago.

The Snap Kitchen Flower Mound store is located at 3701 Justin Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028 and is open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, please call 214.613.4484
or visit www.snapkitchen.com.

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Back to School with Not Your Mama’s Slow Cooker Recipes

September 11, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 4 Comments

Dinner time blues? Get back to school with Not Your Mama’s Slow Cooker Recipes.

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Sure, meal planning makes getting on the table much easier, but I admit, it’s difficult to schedule the opportunity to lay out what your family is going to eat when, go to the grocery store to get exactly what you need and then most of all, put it all together for that perfect dinner that everyone loves…

Nobody got time for that…and face it, that’s not the times that most of us live in. So I’m sharing some of the best recipes to make your school nights easier – all made in the slow cooker!

However, what we do have our a few minutes here and there to make our world rock a little better, especially during back to school time. So we’ve got a few tips for meal planning and recipes with the slow cooker that you may have never thought about. And takin’ a look at these slow cookers, it’s worth reconsidering if you think that these babies are only for roast and chili night.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Author: Autumn Reo, mamachallenge.com
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 240
Total Time: 255

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Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves (or chicken thighs, approximately 6-8)
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 red, orange and green bell pepper, julienned
1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

In a bowl whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt and pepper. Evenly sprinkle seasoning over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Now pour the tomatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker and spread into an even layer. Top with peppers and onions. Then add garlic and lastly, the seasoned chicken.
Cover and cook on HIGH heat 3 – 4 hours or low heat 6 – 8 hours, until chicken has cooked through and peppers are tender. (Depending on your slow cooker, you can do less heat for sliced fajitas or more for shredded.)
Remove chicken and cut into strips or shred. Gently toss a little of the broth onto fajitas for more flavor. Now serve warm in warmed tortillas with sour cream, guacamole, cheese and salsa.

Notes

Back to school is easy with these standy that takes no time to prep or cook!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 425
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 879
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 11
Protein: 72
Cholesterol: 193

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Author: Autumn Reo, mamachallenge.com
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 270
Total Time: 285

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Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey or chicken)
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 ounces cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese)
6–7 ounces Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in pan.
Add sauce, salt and oregano.
Spoon a layer of meat sauce onto the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles and top with cheeses. (You can break noodles to cover.)
Repeat with sauce, noodles and cheeses until all are used up.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Author: Autumn Reo, mamachallenge.com
Prep Time: 7
Cook Time: 240
Total Time: 247

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Ingredients

Scale

1 whole chicken
4 lemons
2–3 heads garlic
Fresh rosemary and other favorite herbs
Poultry seasoning

Instructions

Cut garlic and lemons in half. Save one half lemon, a few slices of lemon (cut wide) and garlic head and set aside.
Lay in bottom of slow cooker so they lay flat.
Clean chicken, rinse and pat dry.
Season chicken with poultry mix, all over (both inside and out) as well as salt and pepper.
Lay chicken onto garlic and lemon and stuff garlic into cavity of chicken.
Cover chicken with lemon slices and rosemary.
Cook chicken for around four hours on high (or until 165 degrees.)
Turn off slow cooker, let chicken rest for 15 minutes and then remove from slow cooker to serve.
Use reserve sauce to be served over chicken.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 385
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 125
Fat: 21
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 13
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 9
Protein: 42
Cholesterol: 132

Slow Cooker Breakfast Egg Casserole

Author: Autumn Reo, mamachallenge.com
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 150
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

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20 ounces shredded hashbrowns (you can use frozen or fresh)
4 ounces chopped ham, 8-10 slices of bacon, or 1/2 roll of crumbled sausage
8 ounces shredded cheese
12 eggs, beaten
1/2 onion, chopped finely
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Cooking oil or cooking spray to coat pan

Instructions

Whisk eggs, milk, and seasonings in a bowl. Set aside.
Grease slow cooker with cooking spray.
Layer half of hashbrowns with half cheese, half meat and 1/4 onions.
Then repeat hashbrowns, meat, cheese and onion.
Pour eggs over the top of the layers.
Cook for 2-3 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low.
Sprinkle more cheese, meat and onions for garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 356
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 940
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 3
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 427

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