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Slow Cooker Braised Pot Roast with Brown Gravy and Vegetables

by The Little Things Mama on Jul 12, 2016 • Comments Closed

Recently I was given a copy of Melissa’s Southern Cookbook to review, and while trying recipes from the book one in particular became a family favorite immediately. The Slow Cooker Braised Pot Roast with Gravy and Vegetables was pretty easy to put together and made my house smell good all day long. And when it...

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Fiesta Macaroni and Cheese

by The Little Things Mama on May 26, 2015 • Comments Closed

This past weekend we went to a Fiesta themed baby shower for my cousin and I was asked to bring a side dish. It was suggested that Mexican Fiesta Macaroni and Cheese would be a tasty addition to the Taco Bar the hostesses had planned for lunch. I started with my favorite homemade Mac and...

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Menu Plan Monday ~ March 9

by The Little Things Mama on Mar 9, 2015 • Comments Closed

I’m jumping back on the Menu Planning bandwagon after being absent for a while. I NEEEEEED Menu Planning to stay sane! It helps me to save money at the grocery store and to save my sanity at dinner time when I’m scrambling to figure out what to cook. I’ve recently starting substitute teaching, and while...