Life’s a Beach

I’m going to tell you now, if you’re looking for fancy gourmet recipes… You are in the wrong place. I don’t love to cook, so all of my recipes are generally quick and EASY. This easy slow cooker Chili is one of those comforting, dump-and-go meals that saves busy days. It’s hearty, protein-packed, and incredibly versatile. Customize it with your favorite add-ins and let your slow cooker do the work! I use my “ beautiful” brand slow cooker , which I absolutely love. It is not only beautiful, it has a setting specifically for Chili.  Incase you missed, it at the top of my blog, I have a little affiliate with Amazon and Sams club. So if you do purchase from any of the links. I am required to tell you, I do get a small commission. I actually only became affiliated with Sams Club because I already share all my finds with my friends. I saw someone advertising that you can get a commission for something I was already doing. I really do love Sams Club. As a family of 6 buying in bulk is a ...

Lets Get right to it because no one likes to read super long blogs just to get to the recipe   Easy Homemade Cornbread Ingredients: 1 cup flour (gluten-free optional) 1 cup cornmeal 2/3 cup white sugar 1 tsp salt 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1 cup milk ( baking powder optional) 1/3 cup vegetable oil ( olive oil optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 8x8 inch pan ( coconut oil optional). In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir in egg, milk, and oil until well combined. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Nutrition Facts (Approximate per serving, 1/9 pan): Calories: 240 Total Fat: 10g Carbohydrates: 36g Protein: 3g Sodium: 450mg Fiber: 2g Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredients used. Printable Recipe I usually pair this with Crockpot chili on busy nights  Some of us in my household have food sensitivities to dairy or gluten. This re...