Barbara Bakes™

On busy weeknights or packed weekends, having a warm, comforting meal ready to serve the second you walk in the kitchen is an absolute game-changer and sanity-saver. That is exactly why this slow cooker apple cider pulled pork is a staple in my meal rotation. It takes just 10 minutes of prep work with a...

When a craving for chocolate hits, simple chocolate chip cookies just won’t cut it. We need something rich, fudgy, and delicious. That’s exactly why these Double Chocolate Cookies are a staple in our household. These chocolate cookies are made with cocoa-infused dough and studded with sweet milk chocolate chips; they are ready to serve in...

Some nights you probably want nothing more than to serve a comforting, warm meal that your family will actually eat without a single complaint, but time is working against you. That is exactly where these effortless Slow Cooker Mozzarella Meatballs come to the rescue. After making variations of this dish many times over the years,...