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April 20, 2015

Slow Cooker Quinoa Risotto (no stir!)

I tried a little experiment the other day...making a risotto-type dish out of quinoa instead of rice.  It worked out awesome!  The best part is that it's made in the slow cooker and there's no stirring, unlike regular risotto which is really labor intensive. I liked the creamy, … Read More »

April 15, 2015

Are you new here?

Welcome to my website, 365 Days of Slow Cooking!  I'll help you get acquainted with my site. Thanks for stopping by! First off, thanks for stopping by.  I know you are busy and there are a lot of demands on your time. Thanks for spending a few minutes here.  I hope you'll take a minute to click … Read More »

April 14, 2015

The CoolCooker–a refrigerated slow cooker?!?

A while back I was contacted by Brian, the inventor of the CoolCooker (a new slow cooker that is pretty revolutionary).  I was able to try a beta version of this product and I loved it!  Let me tell you a little bit about it. It is a slow cooker with a built in, miniature, space age … Read More »

April 13, 2015

Slow Cooker Creamy Green Salsa Chicken (So Easy a Kid Can Do It + Video)

With only 3 ingredients, this slow cooker tomatillo salsa creamy chicken recipe is so super simple that anybody can make it!  The saucy chicken is great served over rice, noodles or potatoes. This recipe is so easy even a kid can do it!  My son Skyler and I had fun making this video. … Read More »

April 7, 2015

Garlic Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (slow cooker)

Thanks for stopping by! Do you love crockpot recipes? Wish you had more good ones that your family would actually eat? Get all my new recipes delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.I usually send out 1-2 new recipes per week. And you can unsubscribe at anytime. This is a free service! Try … Read More »

April 6, 2015

Shredded Beef Enchiladas with Green Enchilada Sauce (slow cooker or oven + video)

Um, these enchiladas rocked my world.  They were so absolutely perfect that I wouldn't change a thing.  They are definitely worth the work, I promise!  I used slow cooker shredded beef but you could easily substitute chicken or pork, if you prefer.   I love cheesy, gooey, meaty enchiladas.  And … Read More »

March 31, 2015

8 {Slow Cooker} Recipes to Make with Your Ham Leftovers

If you serve ham for Easter you'll want to pin and save this post for Monday!  These recipes are great to make with your ham leftovers.  I even included a bonus non-slow cooker (but still super easy) ham recipe. This is an updated post from March 2014 What is your favorite Easter … Read More »

March 30, 2015

Slow Cooker Red Pepper Brown Rice Risotto (no stirring!)

Risotto!  If you're not familiar with it you're not alone.  My husband was working from home while I was cooking this dish and he asked what I was making.  I told him risotto.  He asked what risotto was.  The best way that I found to explain it to him was by telling him it's an ultra creamy rice … Read More »

March 25, 2015

Slow Cooker Italian Orzo Soup with Spinach and Parmesan

 A perfect warm soup for your meatless Monday.  It's chock full of goodness--carrots, spinach, orzo and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is a delicious blend of flavors that will warm you up on a cold day.  I love the bright green spinach for the color and the nutrition.  The carrots, onions, and … Read More »

March 22, 2015

Slow Cooker Greek Turkey Pitas (So Easy a Kid Could Do It + Video)

These slow cooker Greek ground turkey pitas with tzatziki sauce have all the fun flavors of gyros but with ground turkey meat instead of lamb.  Why not mix up taco night and make these Greek "tacos" instead of plain old regular tacos.  This recipe is so easy that anybody--even your kids--can make … Read More »

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