Creative food craft ideas
This is a great idea, especially if you enjoy Mexican food. I love my slow cooker and in fact it is in use as I type. Black beans are a great side dish for any Mexican meal or in general. You can also add them to your salad. Cree from Cooking with Bliss shares how to make this dish.
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Cooler temperature means I’m hankering some comfort food and the slow cooker is working double time. Here is a cheat version of gumbo for you to make for dinner. Lauren Allen from Tastes Better from Scratch shares this dish. Add this to your weekend entertaining dish.
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Meals for the busy work week that are easy and quick are key. Especially, after school started back up. It is amazing how quickly the schedule fills up and the days seem to be shorter and shorter. Blair at The Seasoned Mom shares how to create a ravioli casserole in the slow cooker. Three cheers for the slow cooker!
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Is it possible to have artisan bread made in a crock pot? You’ll still need to place in the oven to brown it up, but if you want fresh bread fast then maybe this is for you to try. Rachel from Eazy Peazy Mealz shares how to make this bread. Now you can surprise your family with fresh bread.
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The slow cooker is my saving grace in the kitchen. It allows me to make meals during the hot summer month and guarantees a home cooked meal on those busy work week during the school year. Here is a recipe to add to your current slow cooker meal plan. Kristine at Bites of Flavor has created a healthier version that … Read More ...
When school is in session, week nights become hectic. There are after school programs, sports, meetings with teachers, and school events. Slow cooker meals are perfect for those busy work nights or weekends. Kasey at All Things Mamma is in the same boat as the rest of us and creates easy meals in the slow cooker that will be ready … Read More ...
Here is a quick meal for those busy days. Michelle from Simplify, Live, Love makes this soup without cans, but you could convert it to cans of items. I’m not as organized as Michelle, so thankfully she included directions for can use. She also gives you a link to making this in a slow cooker.
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Summers in Maine don’t last very long, so we try to spend as much time outdoors as possible. It can also get very humid, so the last thing you want to do is heat up the house. The slow cooker takes care of both issues! We can enjoy the summer day and dinner is ready without heating up the house. … Read More ...
I can’t say enough how much I love using my slow cooker! Especially in the summer! The slow cooker takes care of the cooking and doesn’t heat up the house. Which leaves me to enjoy some summer activities with the family and dinner ready when we come home. Erin at Platings and Pairings shares how to create these steak carnitas … Read More ...
I love my slow cooker and I love it more in the summer time. When it is hot and humid outside, the last thing you want to do is heat up the house with the oven. Even cooking on the grill can be a chore when it is hot and humid out. Here are 21 meals that you can cook … Read More ...
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I’m always looking for new ways to cook corn on the cobb. Last summer I learned how to make corn on the cob in a cooler for a crowd. Now I can make corn on the cob and have it ready when I get home. Of course, I will try it while at home first. … Read More ...
There are nights when making homemade pizza sounds wonderful… right up until you remember the dough, the oven, the cleanup, and the fact that everyone is already hungry.
That’s exactly why this slow cooker pizza recipe is such a handy little trick. It gives you that melty cheese, warm pizza sauce, and golden crust feeling without needing to heat up … Read More ...
Because Christmas ends within minutes, you don’t want to spend all your time in the kitchen. Here are 33 recipes from breakfast to dessert that you can make in your slow cooker.
You could also use the items throughout the holiday or winter season. Perfect for feeding large families too. I know a few big families who have 2-3 slow … Read More ...
I can never seem to time the potatoes right for Thanksgiving. I was happy to see the idea of keeping the potatoes warm in a crock pot and this recipe for actually making the potatoes in the crock pot. Warm potatoes and a free spot on the stove is a win, win for me. This would be great for a … Read More ...
There is a non-alcoholic version of this recipe, but I say give the kids the hot cocoa and let the adults have their drink to enjoy. It is okay as long as you drink responsibly and mark all alcoholic drinks for adults only with kids around. What a great way to warm up after being out in the fall or … Read More ...