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May 31, 2016

100 Days of Slow Cooker Summer

Hi there, Just popping in to tell you that I'm going to be sharing 100 slow cooker summer recipes starting June 1 on my instagram account!  So if you're not following me and this is of interest to you, you may want to start! I'm @365dayscrockpot. I'll share one recipe per day until September and … Read More »

May 23, 2016

5 ways to make slow cooker lettuce wraps

5 ways to make easy and healthy slow cooker lettuce wraps

Now that the weather is warming up you may not be craving a slow cooker soup or other hot foods. Why not utilize your slow cooker even in the warm weather months and make lettuce wraps?! They can be a light and healthy summer meal. I often used ground meats to make lettuce wraps in the slow … Read More »

May 18, 2016

Skinny Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork

skinny crockpot bbq pulled pork recipe

Skinny Crockpot Barbecue Pulled Pork: Love pulled pork but don't want all the fat? Try this easy recipe for skinny slow cooker BBQ pulled pork and serve it on top of buns, in a salad or as a pizza topping! Save this recipe for later on Pinterest Lately, I've been noticing ridiculously … Read More »

May 16, 2016

4 Ways to Make Potatoes in the Slow Cooker

Crockpot cheesy potatoes and chives recipe

You say potato I say pot-ah-to. Well however you say it, potatoes are good. And you can make them easily in the crockpot for any day of the week. Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes and Chives–a perfect side dish for dinner or a potluck, with only a handful of ingredients and the crockpot doing all the … Read More »

May 13, 2016

Slow Cooker Homestyle Ground Turkey (or Beef) Meatloaf

slow cooker ground turkey homestyle meatloaf recipe

Hey! Did you know you can make slow cooker meatloaf? It's true! You can make meatloaf in the crockpot. Why would you do that? Well, sometimes you just don't want to turn your oven on (think summertime). Or maybe you just need to make food ahead of time instead of right at dinner time. Or maybe you … Read More »

May 11, 2016

16 Ways to Use Ground Turkey in the Slow Cooker (plus 5 bonus recipes)

16 recipes and ideas of ways to use ground turkey in the crockpot

In our house, we are big fans of ground turkey. There is a turkey farm a few hours from here that my husband drives down to every now and then just so he can pick up a case of ground turkey. Whether it's fresh from the farm or Jennie-O here are 16 ways that you can use that ground turkey in your … Read More »

May 9, 2016

Slow Cooker Spicy Coconut Chicken Drumsticks

instant pot spicy coconut chicken drumsticks

I'm in love with this recipe for spicy coconut chicken drumsticks made in the crockpot! Seriously, we all loved the slight spiciness of the thai chili paste and the creamy sauce made from coconut milk. This chicken and sauce goes perfectly with some oven baked brown rice and a salad. Serve it up for … Read More »

May 5, 2016

Spicy Chipotle Chicken with Hawaiian Sweet Jalapeno Rolls

kings hawaiian jalapeno rolls with spicy chipotle shredded chicken (slow cooker)

If you like your dinner to have a little kick to it then you'll appreciate this recipe for spicy chipotle chicken made in the slow cooker and then served on top of King’s Hawaiian Jalapeño Rolls. Save this recipe on pinterest for later! There is a bit of heat in this meal but it's not out of … Read More »

April 30, 2016

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

fresh strawberry and rhubarb cobbler in the crockpot with only 4 ingredients!

Need a quick dessert that tastes amazing? Try out this 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler. My husband loved it so much he said, "this dessert needs to go in the rotation!" The tartness of the rhubarb is perfect with sweetness of the strawberries and the cake mix topping. Yes, it's a … Read More »

April 27, 2016

Slow Cooker Pork Gyros with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

slow cooker pork gyros recipe with tzatziki (cucumber yogurt sauce)

{Save this Pork Gyro Recipe with Tzatziki sauce for later on Pinterest!} I am such a fan of gyros. I love the soft pita, the well-seasoned meat and the tzatziki sauce all together in one big bite. And the good news is that gyro meat is so easy to make in the slow cooker.  (If you'd rather make … Read More »

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