Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
This is a guest post by my very creative and talented sister, Gina.I tried out the Krusteaz Berry Cobbler Mix in the crockpot on Sunday night. I just made it according to the directions. You just need 1 egg and 6 T melted butter. It turned out well in the crockpot. It wasn't my favorite cobbler … Read More »
This is another guest post, by Lynn. I think she uses her crockpot almost as much as I do!!! Serves 61 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 10 3/4 oz can low-fat cream of chicken soup2 cups nonfat sour cream1/4 cup instant minced onion2 tbsp.. chicken bouillon granules (I used 3 bouillon … Read More »
This is a guest post by my friend and neighbor, Lynn. This looks like a yummy, healthy summer meal. Thanks, Lynn!1 lb extra-lean ground beef3/4 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp oinion powder2 cups instant rice2 14 oz cans stewed or diced tomatoes, not drained (I used italian style, but any will work) (I … Read More »
I'm off on a much-needed vacation this week. Yippee!!!! There will be my 6 sisters, their husbands, my mom and dad, and 13 children in one house. It is going to be Ca-razy! Don't worry I'm bringing my crockpot and planning on using it for some meals and desserts during the week.I will be having … Read More »
3/4 cup apple cider 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp pepper 3 lb boneless pork loin roast, halved 2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch 3 Tbsp cold water Combine apple cider, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and pepper in greased … Read More »
1/2 jar alfredo1/2 jar marinara sauce1-2 cups cooked chicken7 oz artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped4 oz can mushrooms, drained6 oz pasta of choice, cooked and drained (I used vegetable trio rotini) Combine alfredo, marinara, chicken, artichokes, and mushrooms. Cook on low for 2-4 hours. Add in … Read More »
Serves 44 boneless, skinless chicken thighs1/2 cup chopped red pepper1/2 cup classic caesar dressing3 garlic cloves, mincedPlace chicken in slow cooker. Cover with red pepper, garlic, and caesar dressing. Cover. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve over spinach fettucine.Review:I was so excited with … Read More »
1 cup pinto beans, rinsed and drained4 cups water Place beans and water in 6 quart crockpot and turn on high for 4-6 hours until beans are soft. Drain extra liquid. Review:The slow cooker is a great way to make legumes. You don't have to let them soak overnight. Just wash and stick them in the … Read More »
Serves 61 cup flour3/4 cup sugar1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp ground nutmeg2 eggs, beaten2 tbsp milk2 tbsp vegetable oil4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries3/4 cup water1 tsp grated orange peel3/4 cup sugarwhipped topping, or ice cream, optional1. Combine flour, 3/4 … Read More »
Makes 4-5 1 cup servings 10-12 large tomatoes1 tsp salt1 tsp seasoned salt1/4 tsp pepper1 Tbsp sugar Wash and drain tomatoes. Remove cores and blossom ends. Place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low 4-6 hours, or until tomatoes are soft. Place in blender and liquify. Stir in seasoning and … Read More »