Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 (8 oz) bottle zesty Italian dressing 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp cumin 3 garlic cloves, minced Mix Italian dressing, chili powder, cumin, and garlic in a bowl. Place chicken on bottom of a greased slow cooker. Pour mixture in bowl over the top of chicken. … Read More »
3 lb chuck roast1 cup water2 beef bouillon cubes1 tbsp minced onion15 oz tomato sauce1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup mustardDash Worcestershire sauceCook meat and 1 cup water and bouillon until very tender on LOW in slow cooker, about 6 hours. Shred meat with a fork after cooking and … Read More »
Serves 46 oz egg noodles, cooked and drained (I used whole wheat)8 oz browned lean hamburger4 oz cream cheese (I used low fat)1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup cottage cheese26 oz spaghetti sauceMix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese in one bowl. In another bowl mix hamburger and … Read More »
Makes 4 servings 1 medium to large zucchini, peeled and sliced1 medium onion, sliced1 qt stewed tomatoes with juice or 2 14 1/2 oz cans stewed tomatoes with juice (I just used one 14 1/2 oz can)1/4 tsp salt1 tsp dried basil8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded (I used cheddar and it was probably only 5-6 … Read More »
Serves 2-42 lbs bone-in country style ribs1/2 package onion soup mix16 oz colaPlace ribs in slow cooker, sprinkle onion soup mix over the top. Pour cola over ribs. Cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Review:Because of the acid, using cola as a marinade tenderizes meat. This was a tasty meal and … Read More »
Serves 21 carrot, sliced in thin long strips1/2 red pepper, sliced2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup chicken broth3 tbsp soy sauce1/2 tsp garlic powder2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin long pieces or use desired number of chicken tendersCombine carrot, pepper, broccoli, chicken … Read More »
3 to 4 lb beef roast 1 1/2 cups ketchup1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (I just used regular vinegar)1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed (I used light brown sugar)1 tsp liquid smoke1 tbsp dried onion flakes1/8 tsp garlic powderBrown roast on all sides in skillet coated with vegetable spray. (I … Read More »
1 c flour2 tsp baking powder6 Tbsp butter2 ounces semi sweet choc or 1/3 c choc chips2/3 plus 1/3 c sugar3 Tbsp plus 1/3 c cocoa1 Tbsp vanilla1/4 tsp salt1/3 c milk1 egg yolk1/3 brown sugar1 1/2 c hot waterwhipped cream or ice cream for laterSpray your slow cooker with cooking spray. Whisk flour and … Read More »
This is a guest post by my sister Nicole...looks awesome and easy! 1 1/2 cups Pace Picante Sauce 3 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts Mix picante sauce, sugar, and mustard together. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker. Pour sauce over chicken. … Read More »
This is a guest post, by my friend Erin...looks awesome! Thanks so much!This recipe is pretty simple, and can be adjusted to your tastes, but it really is a yummy treat. We started with a pork loin from Costco (they have ones for crockpots) line the crockpot with foil and put 1/2 of the … Read More »