Five ingredient crockpot recipes save you time in two ways. First, you're only using five ingredients, so there's not much to prep. And second, the crockpot does most of the work for you! There's nothing like coming home to a house smelling like a fabulous restaurant.

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Barbara Rolek, About.com's Guide to Eastern European Food, says, "American football and the Super Bowl or European soccer and the World Cup bring out the same 'need to feed' among rabid sports fans. One pot dishes that can bubble away in a slow cooker unattended, or what I like to call casserolia, are perfect for noshing during the big game. Polish Hunter's Stew or bigos - a meat-eater's dream come true - and Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut can be prepared in advance and then slowly reheated when ready to serve. If you've got a crowd coming, the recipes can be easily doubled or tripled. Score! "

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Whether or not you're interested in football, you can throw a party on Super Bowl Sunday. My Super Bowl Snacks and Anti-Super Bowl Party Foods are all delicious, quick to make, and fun to eat. Hope your team wins! And remember to look for my Puppy Bowl Celebration Party next week; that's what I'll be watching that Sunday!

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In the winter, you often don't want to go outside. Sometimes you can't! If you're snowed in, the roads are icy, or it's just too cold to brave the elements, turn to these easy meals you can make from your pantry. Granted, you need a well-stocked pantry to make some of these recipes. But others, including Tomato Cabbage Bisque, are made using only a few common ingredients. And when you venture out again, buy some ingredients for these recipes so you'll be prepared next time!

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Carroll Pellegrinelli is our hostess today for easy desserts for the big game. Make it easier on yourself (or the hostess) by making desserts, and other sweet treats, that don't need a fork. Chocolate Nut Bars are just one of the many treats found on this page of Fork-Free Desserts.

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