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October 13, 2014

Slow Cooker Butterfinger Hot Chocolate Recipe

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If you love Butterfinger candy bars, you’ll love this Slow Cooker Butterfinger Hot Chocolate Recipe – a rich and decadent beverage for fall! Plus, enter to win a Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker Cook & Carry!

Slow Cooker Butterfinger Hot Chocolate Recipe on dineanddish.net

 I am blaming this Slow Cooker Butterfinger Hot Chocolate recipe on Anna from Crunchy Creamy Sweet. She made a Homemade Butterfinger Bark for her blog the other day that pretty much blew me away. Did you know if you take candy corn and peanut butter and melt them together it tastes just like the inside of a Butterfinger candy bar? Me neither! But now I do and I’m obsessed.

Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Giveaway on dineanddish.net

Add to this new found discovery the fact that I have a daughter with a birthday coming up. She wants to go on a hayride with family and friends for her party and after have s’mores and hot chocolate to drink. My mind was trying to figure out how to have a large batch of hot chocolate ready for the girls after the hayride. This train of thought then went to… Oh! I have a Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker Cook & Carry to giveaway. Which then this all squashed together is simply to say…

The Hot Chocolate Recipe can be made in the Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker Cook & Carry, easily transported to the party place – because I have the Cook & Carry variety – AND I can make the hot chocolate recipe Butterfinger Candy Bar flavored since I now know the secret ingredients to make that flavor! Problem solved!

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How often do you use your slow cooker? I know for me, it gets pulled out more often in the fall and winter months than any other time of year. I don’t think I’m alone because my friends at Crock-Pot®  have deemed October to be “Crocktober”. Clever, right? Every week in October on the Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker facebook page they are giving fans the chance to win a variety of Crock-Pot® Slow Cookers! How exciting is that? Make sure you head to their facebook page to enter their giveaways!

Crockpot Slow Cooker Giveaway on dineanddish.net #crocktober

We’re lucky it’s Crocktober because they have also given me one of their awesome Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker Cook & Carry to give away to one lucky Dine & Dish reader! This special Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker is great for those who like to take their slow cooked goodies with them! The lid seals tight and the handles make it super simple to carry from place to place. Also, the warm setting ensures that your food stays warmer longer! It’s a great Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker for use at home or transporting it somewhere else!

Leah-Slow-Cooker-PhotoLeah was so impressed she had to snap a picture too!Slow Cooker Butterfinger Hot Chocolate Recipe

To enter the giveaway for the Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker complete the giveaway widget below the photos.

Also, don’t leave without snatching up this rich and decadent Butterfinger hot chocolate recipe. If you love Butterfinger candy bars, this is one recipe you’ll want to hold onto for the season. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Butterfinger Hot Chocolate Recipe from dineanddish.net

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Slow Cooker Butterfinger Hot Chocolate Recipe

A sweet and indulgent hot chocolate recipe you can make in your Slow Cooker!
Cook Time 3 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 2 cups candy corn
  • 2 cups peanut butter
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 cups milk
  • Crushed up Butterfinger Candy Bars optional
  • Whipped Cream

Instructions

  • Add chocolate chips, candy corn, peanut butter and sweetened condensed to the bowl of your slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until chocolate has melted. (The candy corn will be softer but not melted yet).
  • With a wire whisk, stir in 2 cups of the milk until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining 6 cups of milk.
  • Cover and cook on high setting for an additional 2 hours until hot and candy corn is mostly melted.
  • Reduce heat to the keep warm setting and ladle into mugs. Top with whipped cream and crushed up Butterfinger Candy Bars, if desired.

Disclosure: My friends at Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker provided me with product and the giveaway item. All opinions expressed are my own. 

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  1. Phoebe says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I love to make chicken for tacos in my slow cooker

  2. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:41 am

    This is blowing me away!! First of all, I love to be blamed for inspiring delicious creations like this one! Thank you!!! Second, I wish I had a cup filled with amazing hot chocolate right now! LOVE this idea! Sharing everywhere!
    Love the pic of Leah taking a photo! So sweet!

  3. Alice C-T says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:58 am

    Black-eyed peas, sausage & kale soup!

  4. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    October 13, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    It’s like a guilty pleasure in a cup. Count me in.

  5. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    October 13, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    You know who’d love this? My husband. He’s a peanut butter candy (any of them) nut (pun intended). This sounds so decadent and is such a creative use of the slow cooker.

  6. Kerry @ Kerry Cooks says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Today its windy, rainy and cold in the midlands and I NEED a mug of this!

  7. Heidi says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I always say if it weren’t for the slow cooker my kids would starve. I work full-time and this one little invention is the best thing I own. My family’s two favorites are turkey chili and baked apples. 🙂

  8. Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    chili!

  9. Carlene says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    Beef for beef on weck .

  10. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    October 13, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    This sounds amaaazing, Kristen, and I LOVE that it’s made in the slow cooker. My favorite thing to cook in my slow cooker is probably chicken to shred.

  11. Sherry Russell says

    October 13, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Some of my homemade spicy chili.

  12. Lisa says

    October 13, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Unrefried beans. Mmmmm!

  13. Cheryl Rahkonen says

    October 13, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in a slow cooker is beef stew.

  14. Sarah says

    October 13, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    I use my crockpot all the time. The latest recipe my whole family liked was black bean and chorizo soup. yummy. I can’t wait to try this hot chocolate recipe. Your slow cooker is a little more fancy than the one I got for my wedding 18 years ago:-)

  15. Ally says

    October 13, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    I love making spiced cider!

  16. wendy rozema says

    October 13, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    My favorite thing to make in a slow cooker is a Roast!

  17. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    October 13, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    This hot chocolate is epic and I LOVE my Slow Cooker!!!! I can’t wait to whip up a fabulous hot chocolate of my own!

  18. Wehaf says

    October 13, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    I love making roast chicken in the slow cooker.

  19. Anna says

    October 13, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    My favorite thing to make in a slower cooker is pulled pork! so yummy!

  20. Natalie says

    October 13, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    I love to cook chicken wild rice soup on my slow cooker.

  21. Christina says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Pulled Pork! Yummy!

  22. DAWN MATEO DE ACOSTA says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I AM BETWEEN MY CHILI AND MY CUBAN PORK

  23. Kathy Cox says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in the crockpot is pot roast with carrots and potatoes.

  24. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I love making roast beef–and NOW this hot chocolate recipe!

  25. Vickie says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    My fave is to make pot roast and overnight steel cut oats.

  26. Sharon O. says

    October 13, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    I like to make soups and chili in the crock pot. Thank you!

  27. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Well, this just sounds amazing! My crockpot most often gets used for make-ahead mashed potatoes.

  28. MaryAnn says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    My favorite thing is beef pot roast

  29. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    GOODNESS. I don’t even know what to say to this, besides OMG.

  30. Laurie says

    October 14, 2014 at 12:11 am

    I use my crock pot as much as I can, but my favorite is French dips…..

  31. Shayla says

    October 14, 2014 at 4:47 am

    I most often use the crock pot to make honey sesame chicken.

  32. Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says

    October 14, 2014 at 6:48 am

    I love to make pulled pork in my crock pot. I’m dying over this hot chocolate – it’s genius!!

  33. Sues says

    October 14, 2014 at 6:51 am

    OMGGG my husband will die over this. He’s always trying to get me to use the crock pot more and he’s obsessed with Butterfingers. Love!!

  34. Lesley in NE says

    October 14, 2014 at 7:03 am

    Ribs! Super tender!

  35. Suzan Ward says

    October 14, 2014 at 8:06 am

    How many servings does this make?

  36. Karen P says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I like cooking chicken enchilada soup in the crock pot.

  37. Rebecca says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:14 am

    I make a pulled honey chicken that is delicious!

  38. Harmony B says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I like beef stew or bbq chicken in the crock pot

  39. Janice Pittenger says

    October 14, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Love pot roast with vegetables slow cooked.

  40. Thomas Murphy says

    October 14, 2014 at 11:50 am

    I like cooking chili in a slow cooker.

  41. cindy jones says

    October 14, 2014 at 11:52 am

    I would cook a nice beef roast and lots of vegetables and gravy

  42. Christine says

    October 14, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    With Fall coming, I start looking at making stews and soups in my slow cooker! Chix and biscuits is probably my favorite!

  43. Amanda Sakovitz says

    October 14, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    I love to make chili or a corn soup

  44. Jessica Erwin says

    October 14, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I like to cook pulled pork in mine during the winter!

  45. Kari M says

    October 14, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    I love to do a few chicken breasts with a jar of salsa for some quick, spicy shredded chicken.

  46. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    October 14, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Pulled pork seems to be drawing my attention for slow cooker. But the recipe you presented—WOW!

  47. David says

    October 14, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in a crock pot is beef stew, especially this time of year when it is getting cooler outside.

  48. Amanda says

    October 14, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    This hot chocolate looks amazing!

  49. Rena says

    October 14, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    Chicken and dumplings!

  50. Starla B says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:22 am

    I wish I had such a creative mind like you. So cute that Leah had to snap a pic! LOL! I really love making seasoned marinated shredded chicken and also chicken and dumplings. I would of never thought to make hot chocolate in the slow cooker!! 🙂

  51. Katie Contests says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:42 am

    I don’t own a slow cooker, but I’d like to make chicken stew!

  52. Jessica says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:10 am

    I love to make soups in the slow cooker.

  53. Toni Wooten says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Beef stew turns out spectacular in the slow cooker!

  54. Karen Giasson says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Chicken corn chowder

  55. Linda Jones says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I love to cook roasts in a crock pot, it tenderizes as well as cooks.

  56. Rhiannon Rowland says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Italian Beef, Mmmm I can smell and taste it now!

  57. Debbie Loy says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:18 am

    I have two…Ham & Northern Beans and Chili.

  58. Michael Montauk says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I have two,Potroast, is what i cook and French Onion Soup

  59. Karen D says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:33 am

    I love making lasagna in a slow cooker… Warm hearty meal ready when I get home!

  60. Karen Lynch says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I love making soups, and red beans and rice.

  61. John Iavarone says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:46 am

    My mom’s home made chicken & beef soup sounds wonderful on a fall day!

  62. Michelle Sutcliffe says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Pork Loin!

  63. Debra Kennedy says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Love using a crock pot for my pork and sauerkraut!

  64. Natalie U says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:45 am

    I love just doing an old fashioned pot roast with red potatoes

  65. Tom Chaney says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Chilli

  66. gina lopez says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Venison Stew is my fav thing to cook during the winter months

  67. Mark Williams says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:53 am

    poot roast

  68. RUBY JANIK says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:56 am

    beef stew!

  69. Cole McKinnon says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Slow Cooker Butterfinger Hot Chocolate Recipe

  70. jessica w says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I love making this beef stroganoff recipe http://warfieldfamily.com/2012/12/beef-stroganoff/

  71. Cheryl Sullivan says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I love to put a beef roast in the crock pot along with some potatoes, carrots and cabbage. Salt and pepper the meat and sear in a skillet then place on top of the veggies. I also add beef bullion along with a quart of water. Then cook for 8-10 hours. Meat will fall apart and the veggies are cooked as well!!! very good meal!!!

  72. Kiera M. says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:59 am

    I do not own a slow cooker but i’d love to make baked chicken

  73. Denise says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    I like to make salsa verde chicken.

  74. randie kelley says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    We do an awesome BBQ Pork.

  75. Lennette Daniels says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    My favorite thing to make in the slow cooker is a hearty vegetable soup.

  76. lesley says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I love to make spare ribs in my crockpot

  77. Paul says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    My favorite thing to make is beef stew.

  78. Kathy Manning says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    I love to make a roast with veggies. Then I make a gravy out of the liquid left. Yummy!

  79. Denise A. says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in the slow cooker is pulled pork

  80. Sara says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Pulled pork, can’t beat a cheap cut of meat that is so versatile.

  81. WILLIAM HOLBROOK says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I love cooking venison & veggies

  82. Jessica DeMay says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    I love using the crock pot for bone broth. It’s so easy and comes out delicious.

  83. Kerri Minet says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    I love making chili in my crockpot!!

  84. Debra King says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    I love slow cooking stews and soups.

  85. Cindy Weghorst says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    I use my crock pot for everything but my favorite is Hot fudge Cake!

  86. Sue Long says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in my crock pot is ribs because they turn out so juicy and tender!

  87. Kyaw Sein says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    Slow cooking of pork loin with mushroom , watercress , carrot and chestnut in a slow cooker will make you crave for it again and again

  88. Sara Theissen says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    I’m a big fan of my husband’s chili in the slow cooker

  89. Juli V says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    I love to make BBQ pulled pork in a slow cooker.

  90. Phillip Russell says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    The butterfinger hot chocolate sounds mighty good to me

  91. Pamela Gurganus says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in my Crock-Pot Slow Cooker is Sunday gravy!

  92. marla king says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    I love chili & pot roast.

  93. gina says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in my Crock-Pot Slow Cooker is simple beef stew

  94. Hanadia Roby says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    Chicken and dumplings for sure!

  95. Erin M. says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    I don’t have a crock pot but I’d love to try making chicken and potatoes in one!

  96. sohair says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Roast beef

  97. Dee says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    Chili

  98. Hillary Bergeron says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    I like making baked potatoes and then later using the leftovers to make potato soup.

  99. lynn wolfson says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Cooking beef stew.

  100. Susan Jordan says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I love making BBQ Pulled Pork with dill pickles chopped in it! Great BBQ Sandwiches! Yum! Thanks!

  101. Lynne says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    Pork tenderloin on Sundays to be ready when we get home from church

  102. Ken Haggerty says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    My favorite thing to make in a slow cooker is spaghetti sauce.

  103. denise low says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    I like to make a pot roast. It just falls apart

  104. David Smith says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in the crock pot is a big chuck roast with potatoes, carrots and onions.

  105. Noreen Tibor says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    I love stew especially in the fall

  106. HS says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    I like to make slow cooker chicken burrito bowls.

  107. Maggie Glodowski says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    It got to be roast beef.

  108. Teresa Organ says

    October 16, 2014 at 12:41 am

    I like roast with potatoes and carrots. We also make a meal that we call mushroom steak.

  109. Marilyn Nawara says

    October 16, 2014 at 1:31 am

    My favorite thing to cook in the crockpot is Pot Roast

  110. Heather Freeman says

    October 16, 2014 at 2:05 am

    I like to do my Thanksgiving dinner in the crockpot. I do a turkey breast and stuffing and they cook at the same time.

  111. Mike Bratek says

    October 16, 2014 at 2:44 am

    My favorite thing is pot roast or beef stew to cook in the slow cooker.

  112. Heather says

    October 16, 2014 at 5:18 am

    I love making chili in the crockpot. Throw everything in first thing in the morning and come home to a hot delicious meal, yum.

  113. Kelly S says

    October 16, 2014 at 5:55 am

    Pot roast. …yum!

  114. Lee Durgan says

    October 16, 2014 at 6:02 am

    I like to make pot roast in the crockpot.

  115. Amanda says

    October 16, 2014 at 7:10 am

    Pulled Pork

  116. Christy says

    October 16, 2014 at 7:10 am

    I cook a mean BBQ brisket in my crockpot.

  117. James says

    October 16, 2014 at 7:31 am

    Plain ole’ black beans. Love black beans and rice.

  118. cylina williams says

    October 16, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I love making chicken anything in my crockpot, it gets so tender and tastes fantastic!

  119. Holly Thomas says

    October 16, 2014 at 11:32 am

    I like to make Beef Stew.

  120. wendy williams says

    October 16, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    red beans with ham shank

  121. MARY T says

    October 16, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in my Crockpot is pot roast and vegetables.

  122. Courtney says

    October 16, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in a crockpot is stew. Buttloads of potato and everything else!

  123. Jean says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    I love to make vegetable beef soup in a crockpot

  124. Rita A says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    my very requested italian sausage chili !

  125. Stephanie Phelps says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in my crockpot is bbq and my family loves it!

  126. Helen Jones says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:19 am

    I love making chili in a crockpot.

  127. Linda Norris says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:05 am

    Roast, potatoes & carrots

  128. linda w. says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I love making chili in the crockpot.

  129. Selene M. says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:38 am

    Chili

  130. Charlene Lucas says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:57 am

    Pulled pork is my new fav but I’m looking forward to making this recipe, I have not used my slow cooker for any kind of sweet item so this will be my first. Wish me luck 🙂

  131. Karen M says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:13 am

    I love to make stews in the crock pot.

  132. Debbie Welchert says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:22 am

    My favorite thing to cook in my slow cooker is chili.

  133. Amy C says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I like to make taco soup or pulled pork.

  134. Anita says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    We love any kind of stews

  135. Jerry Cartwright says

    October 17, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    I like Sweet Baby Ray’s bbq chicken cooked in my slow cooker. It comes out so juicy and tender. You can cut it with a fork. It’s so delicious.

  136. Andrea says

    October 17, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    Favorite thing to cook in crockpot is Roast

  137. Dana Moore says

    October 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    I love to cook pot roast in my slow cooker

    • Lisa Neutel says

      October 18, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      I love cooking chili in my crockpot , also sweet and sour chicken

  138. Ancilla J says

    October 17, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I like making stews, my favorite right now is lamb stew.

  139. susan atkins says

    October 18, 2014 at 1:45 am

    I always make chili ,put it together and go to work, come home and dinner is ready. Yeah

  140. Leora Totton says

    October 18, 2014 at 2:14 am

    I love making vegetable beef soup.

  141. Debbie LaCoste says

    October 18, 2014 at 3:29 am

    MY FAVORITE DISH TO COOK IN A SLOW COOKER IS BBQ RIBS. SO TENDER THEY FALL OFF THE BONE.

  142. Tina W says

    October 18, 2014 at 5:01 am

    I love cooking Chuck Roast for shredded beef.

  143. Amy Z. says

    October 18, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    I love making pulled pork in the slow cooker.

  144. Kimmy Ripley says

    October 18, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    I love to cook pot roast in the slow cooker.

  145. gwendell says

    October 18, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    ohhhhhh yummmm

  146. Lori Jackson says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Pot roast…I just love coming home to a such a yummy smelling house.

  147. PJ says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    I love to cook BBQ pulled chicken breasts in the slow cooker. It comes out flavorful and moist, perfect for sandwiches!

  148. Ryan says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    I love making Dr. Pepper ribs in my crock pot.

  149. Deborah says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    Honey Rosemary Balsamic Chicken

  150. keri @ shaken together says

    October 19, 2014 at 5:57 am

    We love to make spicy beef for tacos or a big pot of soup for busy baseball days!

  151. Rita Spratlen says

    October 19, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I love to make roasts and stews.

  152. Amy G. says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:20 am

    I love to make cherry biscuit cobbler in the crockpot, I also often throw in some chicken with a bottle of barbeque sauce, cook it all day and then shred it up. Same thing works with a jar of salsa.

  153. Chantal says

    October 20, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Love making Corn Chowder! Can’t go wrong when you start with bacon and end with butter.
    My hubby won’t let me invite people over when I make it because he doesn’t want to share 🙂

  154. AlexisB says

    October 20, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I love making soups and chili for my family!

  155. Angie says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    I love to throw in a cut of meat and let it roast away. Pulled beef or chicken or pot roast. But I really want to try desserts. And why don’t we use this more in summer when it’s too hot for the oven? I’m trying to break the cool weather crocking habit.

  156. Birdiebee says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    My favorite thing to cook in a slow cooker is BBQ ribs with homemade BBQ sauce.

  157. Sara Rai says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    I love making soup and ribs.

  158. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    October 23, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    So totally awesome!!

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5 Great Ways to Maximize Your Time at Walt Disney World Parks

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life  LIFE

More than just a food blog, Dine & Dish has always been a place where I've shared what's happening in our life. These life posts tend to be my absolute favorite blog posts. Come get a taste of life as it happens in our house!
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happiness  HAPPINESS

I believe that in order to live a happy life, you have to make happiness happen through implementing simple things that make you happy into every day. Here are a few of the things that bring me happiness - I hope they do you too.

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New ink inspired by a quote in my friend @andiemmitchell amazing memoir “It Was Me All Along”. 

I tend to be an all or nothing person and look at long term and get overwhelmed instead of just taking things one day at a time. I’ve said her quote to myself multiple times a day for years. Now I’ll have a permanent reminder. 

The full quote: “Can you do it today? Can you make it through today without bingeing? Just today, and tomorrow we’ll reconsider?”

I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

#typewriterfonttattoo #tattooinstagram #inspiringtattoos #quotetattoo #gentlereminder #wordstoinspire #wordstoremember #wordstoliveby
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My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

#apresallday #frenchtoastrecipe #brunchideas #cookbooks #mountainmama #skiingislife
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Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

#october5th #birthdaytwins #gardenofthegods #birthdayweek #coloradosprings
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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

#plantmomlife #crazyplantpeople #houseplantlove #monsteraperu #pottingmix #plantobsession #plantcollectors #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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