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Slow and Steady Oats the Race: Crock-Pot Breakfast Done Right!

Crockpot Oatmeal Recipe  Meal Type: Breakfast  Difficulty level: Easy Dad Rating:πŸ‘πŸ‘ Kid Rating: πŸ‘πŸ‘ Total Servings: 8 at 1 cup per serving. Calories per serving: 130 Cost per serving: $0.74 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 8 hours Gadgets Needed: ( Links provided below are Amazon Associate links personally recommended by me, thank you for your support.) Refrigerator Slow cooker Apple peeler and corer Knife   Cutting Board Measuring Spoons Measuring Cups This apple cinnamon steel-cut oat masterpiece is  great for sharing with family and friends.  Everyone finds it ap-peeling. Health benefits as well. It is a fundamental piece of my core training routine. It’s so easy to make that the hardest part is peeling and coring the apples -unless, of course, you count waiting eight hours to eat it. But hey, patience is a virtue, and so is a good night’s sleep, which is exactly what you’ll be doing while this breakfast works its magic. You just toss everything into the s...

Winner, Winner, Almond Crusted Chicken Dinner!

Almond Crusted Chicken Recipe Meal Type:Dinner Difficulty level: Easy Dad Rating:πŸ‘πŸ‘ Kid Rating: πŸ‘πŸ‘ Total Servings: 8 servings at 4 oz per serving  Calories per serving: 349 Cost per serving: $1.32 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Gadgets Needed: ( Links provided below are Amazon Associate links personally recommended by me, thank you for your support.) Air fryer Mini food processor Knife Lemon zester Meat thermometer   So, you want to make almond-crusted chicken? Well, it's a pretty nutty idea, but I think we can crack it. First, you'll need some chicken breasts. Don't worry, they won't be chicken to try this recipe! We're going to give them a nice, crunchy coating that's sure to make your taste buds sing. It's so good, you'll want to write a poultry in motion about it. The secret to this crispy coating is, of course, almonds! Why did the almond go to the doctor? Because he was feeling a little nutty!  Now, the first step is to get all tho...

Crock It Like It’s Hot: Lasagna Edition!

Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe Meal Type: Dinner Difficulty level: Easy Dad Rating:  πŸ‘ πŸ‘  Kid Rating: πŸ‘ πŸ‘  Total Servings: 10 Servings at 1 cup per serving  Calories per serving: 450 Cost per serving: $2.48 Prep Time: 20 minutes  Cook Time: 5 hours Gadgets Needed:  ( Links provided below are Amazon Associate links personally recommended by me, thank you for your support.) Slow Cooker Garlic Press Heavy Skillet Large Mixing Bowl Medium Mixing Bowl Sauce Spoon Ah, lasagna—the one dish that’s got layers deeper than a teenage poetry phase. This Italian classic isn’t just a meal; it’s a full-on construction project. Think about it: you’ve got pasta sheets stacked like edible floorboards, cheese acting as the glue, and meat sauce filling every gap like culinary insulation. Honestly, the only difference between lasagna and a well-built house is that you won’t get fined by a building inspector if it collapses. Now, let’s talk about the layers—because lasagna is bas...

Feta Late Than Never: The Ultimate Turkey Burger!

Grilled Spinach Feta Turkey Burger Recipe Meal Type: Lunch Difficulty level: Easy Dad Rating: πŸ‘πŸ‘ Kid Rating: πŸ‘πŸ‘Ž Total Servings: 5 Patties at 6 oz per Patty Calories per Serving: 882 Cost per Serving: $3.92 Prep Time: 38 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Gadgets Needed ( Links provided below are Amazon Associate links personally recommended by me, thank you for your support.) Refrigerator/Freezer Grill Large Mixing Bowl Measuring Spoons Heavy Skillet Hamburger Press Meat Thermometer Grill Thermometer  Hardwood Lump Charcoal if using charcoal based heat source Apple, Hickory, or Pecan wood chips/chunks if using a charcoal based heat source Tongs Chopping Knife Cutting Board Basting Brush Paper Towels Grill Spatula Grill Tongs Grill Scraper Cookie Sheet Garlic Press No fowl play when it comes to these burgers. Turkey burgers always seem so calm when they are grilled. They don't have a beef with anyone. When it comes to turkey burgers, you might think they're just a boring cousin...

French Toast? More Like Best Toast!

Baked Challah French Toast Recipe Meal Type: Breakfast Difficulty level: Easy Dad Rating:  πŸ‘ πŸ‘  Kid Rating: πŸ‘ πŸ‘  Total Servings: 8 Servings at 1 cup (4.5” x 3.25”) per serving  Calories per serving: 787 Cost per serving: $6.80 Prep Time: 22 minutes  Cook Time: 45 minutes  Gadgets Needed:  ( Links provided below are Amazon Associate links personally recommended by me, thank you for your support.) Refrigerator  Oven Microwave   Large Mixing Bowl Small Mixing Bowl   Extra small microwave safe bowl for melting butter 13” x 9” Pyrex Baking Dish Measuring Spoons Liquid measuring Cup Bowl Scraping Spatula   Knife Flipping Spatula (Turner) Breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Breaks the overnight fasting and boosts energy by replenishing glucose and provides nutrients essential for optimal cognitive function and physical performance. A childhood favorite was always French Toast. The simple bread dipped in an egg/milk mixture, ...