Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Makes 6 servings Ideal slow cooker size: 3-4 quart 1/2 lb dried white beans (about 1 cup) 1 head garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf 6 1/2 cups water 1 tsp dried ground sage 3 tsp chicken bouillon granules or 1 1/2 tsp shirley j bouillon (or vegetable bouillon if you want it vegetarian) 1 … Read More »
There are some things that cannot and should not be make in a slow cooker (sad, but true). One of those is pizza. Pizza should be have a crunchy, crispy crust and be served hot straight from the oven. Lately, I've been trying to incorporate a pizza night into each week (inspired by … Read More »
Makes 6-8 servings Ideal slow cooker size: 5 quart 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup shredded carrot 2 1/2 cups cubed russet potatoes (if you want it really potato-y then put in 3-4 cups) 1/2 cup real bacon bits, divided 1/2 red bell … Read More »
Makes 6 servings 1 lb Italian sausage, (if you don't like it too spicy than get mild) 1 medium onion, diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 bay leaves 6 cups water 6 tsp chicken bouillon granules or 3 tsp Shirley J chicken bouillon 2 cups lentils 1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes 1 … Read More »
Yum-O! These Asian chicken wraps with peanut sauce would hit the spot for a lunch or dinner. I like the crunch of the coleslaw and the kick of the Sriracha sauce. Wrap in whole wheat tortillas for a healthy meal! … Read More »
Click here to check out this post of healthy slow cooker meal ideas. Enjoy! … Read More »
Makes 8 servings Ideal slow cooker size:  4-6 quart 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 lbs Jones Creek All-Natural Grass-Fed chuck roast,, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon 1 (10.75 oz) can beef consommé 1 onion, diced 4 carrots, sliced 3 celery ribs, sliced 1 Tbsp tomato paste 2 … Read More »
Happy New Year!!! Another year has come and gone! Welcome, 2013. 2012 was awesome for me personally and for 365 Days of Slow Cooking. I have had a lot of awesome things happen this year: 1. I've been writing this blog for almost 4 years now. 2012 was the best year … Read More »
Check out this video clip from my appearance on Fresh Living today. Yum! I want that soup right now :) … Read More »
YUM! This dip is amazing, serves a ton of people and is just as good as the stuff you get at a restaurant. Make it for your holiday festivities your guests will love it, I promise. Click here for the recipe. … Read More »