How do I organize my recipes? Easy! My recipe book is a three ring binder.

At this point not too high tech. Eventually I would like to store all my favorite recipes on the computer.

But for now I tape the recipe on an 8×11 piece of paper, slip it into a page protector (available at Staples or any office supply store) and stick it in the binder. I even went so far as to get tabs to separate the main dishes from the desserts from the appetizers, etc.

The bonus is that when I spill ingredients on the recipe, which I almost always do, I can easily clean up.

These are some other articles about recipes:

• Vegetarian Soup Recipes
• Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes
• Slow Cookers
• Rice Krispie Treats

Today dinner is ready - already! Due to a very under appreciated appliance of mine called The Slow Cooker.

I often forget that I have it there - in the back of the cabinet. But when I put the slow cooker to use - I always think that I should use it more often. What could be better than making dinner in the morning when I have a little uninterrupted time. And having food ready to feed the crowd that arrives home in the afternoon.

Surprisingly, a lot of regular recipes can be adapted to the slow cooker. Soups, stews, chilli, curries, roasts, chicken, beans - you name it. I have even found some fantastic vegetarian slow cooker recipes and vegetarian soup recipes, which can be hard to find.

The slow cooker is a must have for busy families and one of the most simple and best parenting tips around.