Easy Crockpot Pork Roast and Easy Pork Gravy

I have never made roast in a crock pot until yesterday, and I was surprised how good it turned out.

Easy Crockpot Pork Roast

3 lb Pork Roast  - cut it in half  (I actually used a pound and a half of roast and didn't cut it in half - just depends on how many people you want to serve)
potatoes and carrot cut up (I used carrots and squash)
1 packet of onion soup mix
1 cup water

Spray your crockpot with Pam and then layer the veggies on the bottom.  Lay the roast on top of the veggies. Mix 1 cup of water with the onion soup mix and pour over the roast.  Cover and cook on high for 5 - 6 hours or low for 9 or 10 hours.

Variation: I did not have an onion soup mix, so I chopped up an onion and a put it in with the other veggies. I added one cup of water to the crock pot. Then I sprinkled season salt over the roast.  When it was done, the roast tasted great, but the veggies needed a little more salt to my liking.




Easy pork gravy

1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 - 1 1/2 cups of broth from the crock pot that you just cooked your pork roast in. (you can use more broth for a thin gravy or a less broth for a thicker gravy)

mix together and heat a little on the stove, as needed.

Gem Pumpkin Cookies

My kids love this, and it will become our new fall dessert go-to.  We prefer them over pie- they are slightly addicting!

Gem Pumpkin Cookies

1 box Spice cake mix
1 11.5oz bag of chocolate chips (I use just 3/4 of a bag)
1  15oz can of pure pumpkin

Mix all together and drop tablespoon size on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 12 - 14 minutes. 

Father's Day golf gift

This is a simple, thoughtful and useful gift for a golfer dad or grandpa.  I bought new golf balls and had my kids write notes or draw on them with a permanent marker.   This way Grandpa will be able to find his ball easily, and will have a cute note to read, or a funny picture to laugh at.  My kids loved this project, and I'm sure Grandpa will love the thoughtful touch to his new golf balls.

Mini Muffins in a mason jar

I was trying to find a quick and simple little "Thinking about You" gift and came up with this.  I had made mini muffins already that day and wanted to use them somehow.  So, the trusty ol' mason jar came into play. 

 

I used a grocery paper sack and cut a circle to fit in the top of the lid - super easy way to make it look like I tried...   and to keep a simple look.

 

 

I tied some jute around the top and done.

 

St. Patricks Day

 

Our St. Patrick's Day was similar to most, I'm sure.  I used my trusty Pancake Squares and just colored them green - I made them the night before, so that I could just heat them up when the kids got up.  I added green dye to some eggs and milk, and voila - my kids thought I was amazing.

 

 

 

 For our St. Patrick's Day snack, we had kiwi, celery, milky ways and some cheez-its in a green package that I found at the dollar store (4 for a dollar, woo hoo!)  Nothing too fancy, except for the printable I downloaded from Pinterest to put on the candy.

Taco Chicken

This is a fast, yummy meal that is a good freezer meal, too.

1 jar salsa
1 packet taco seasoning
3-4 chicken breasts

Once again, I am not a crock pot person, but this is a good crock pot meal.  Put it in the crock pot for 4 hours on low.  If you are like me and don't crock pot, put it in a pot on the stove, bring to a boil, then simmer for at least 30 minutes. 

Serve on tortillas with your favorite garnishes.  We love sour cream and shredded cheese - easy!
Feeds 6.

Mango Chicken

Another winner from my sis in law.  This is easy, but sure looks and tastes like you tried hard.

2 cups Mango Salsa (I get the peach mango salsa from Costco)
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 chicken breasts

This is a crock pot meal, but I do not do well with crock pots. I just don't think about cooking that many hours in advance.  So, if you are a crock-potter, you could put all of these ingredients in your crock pot for 4 hours on low.  If you are like me, then throw it all in a pot on the stove, bring it to a boil, then let it simmer for at least 30 minutes.  Longer if you like.  Serves 4 - 6.

Serve on tortillas with sour cream and shredded cheese.  This is an easy meal to freeze, too.