Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year
Serves 6-81 cup dried pinto beans3 1/2 cups water1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies1 garlic clove, minced1 tbsp chili powder1 1/2 tsp salt1 1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp dried oregano1 1/2 lb boneless shoulder pork roast, trimmed of fat10 1/2 oz corn chips1/4 cup sliced green … Read More »
Serves 6 16 oz. can cherry pie filling1/2 pkg. chocolate cake mix1 egg3 tbsp. evaporated milk1/2 tsp. cinnamon Dump pie filling into lightly buttered crockpot and cook on high for 30 minutes. Mix together remaining ingredients and spoon onto hot pie filling. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours on low … Read More »
Serves 103 16 oz packages frozen corn8 oz pkg cream cheese, cubed1/4 cup butter, cubed3 tbsp water3 tbsp milk2 tbsp sugar1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well.2. Cover. Cook on low 4 hours, or until heated through and cream cheese is melted. 3. Stir and serve.Review:I didn't … Read More »
Serves 71 1/2 lb. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breasts, halved1 cup canned tomato sauce1/2 cup ketchup2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed)2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. cider vinegar2 tsp. garlic powderOptional: red pepper flakes, to tastePlace all ingredients except the chicken in the crock pot. … Read More »
This tip is not exclusive to slow cooking...just general cooking. I got a digital scale for my birthday and it has been AWESOME in cooking. I especially love it for use of measuring meats. That way I don't have to guess how much 1 1/2 pounds is. I have also loved it for pasta. It makes it so much … Read More »
Serves 4-62 lbs small red potatoes, quartered8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup1 envelope dry Ranch salad dressing mix1. Place potatoes in slow cooker.2. Beat together cream cheese, soup, and salad dressing mix. Stir into potatoes.3. Cover. Cook on Low 8 hours, or … Read More »
Serves 44 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts2 cups mango salsa (this particular brand was purchased at Costco)Place chicken in slow cooker and cover with salsa. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve over rice.Review:This recipe is easy as can be and I love the flavor of the mango salsa. The boneless … Read More »
Serves 48 chicken thighs (about 2 lbs), skin removed1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup peanut butter1/4 cup soy sauce2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro2 tbsp lime juice1 hot chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper2 tsp minced fresh ginger root of 1 tsp ground ginger1/4 cup chopped … Read More »
Serves 66 medium carrots, cut into one inch pieces2 medium onions, cut into wedges 1 1/2 pounds beef round steak, bias-sliced into 1/2 inch strips1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup water2 tbsp soy sauce1 3/4 oz envelope beef gravy mix4 cups broccoli florets3 cups hot cooked … Read More »
Serves 10-122 quarts milk1 cup small pearl tapioca1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar4 eggs, beaten1 tsp vanillawhipped cream or fruit of choice, optional1. Combine milk, tapioca, and sugar in slow cooker. Cook on High 3 hours.2. Mix together eggs, vanilla and a little hot milk from slow cooker. Add to slow … Read More »