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April 15, 2015

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Welcome to my website, 365 Days of Slow Cooking!  I’ll help you get acquainted with my site.

Thanks for stopping by!

First off, thanks for stopping by.  I know you are busy and there are a lot of demands on your time. Thanks for spending a few minutes here.  I hope you’ll take a minute to click around and familiarize yourself with my recipe blog.  It is a great resource for slow cooker recipes (and other stuff too).

I’ve been blogging since 2009 (more about how I got started here) and have over 1000 recipes on my blog!  I know there are plenty of recipes on here that you and your family will love.  If you have a question and want to contact me directly the easiest way is by email ([email protected]).  I’ll try to answer as soon as I can!

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Are you the “I don’t cook” type of person?

Don’t worry! The slow cooker is easy enough that most anyone can use it. Here are some of the easiest recipes I have.  With very few instructions and ingredients these are great recipes to start with. (click on the picture to get the recipe)

Recipe for slow cooker green salsa chicken plus a video. This recipe is so easy a kid can do it!slow cooker 4 ingredient cream cheese chicken sandwichesCrockPot Hoisin Shredded Pork Sliders #slowcookersummersuppers #crockpotdinner Recipe for Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Orzo #crockpotrecipe #easydinner #meatlessmonday
CrockPot Recipe for Hummus Chicken with Soft Pita Bread #summerslowcookersupper #easydinner #crockpotrecipeThis is an EASY recipe for crockpot taco soup. Anybody can make this and have success. #crockpot #recipe #slowcooker #tacosoupSlow Cooker (no browning!) Spicy Beef Taco Filling...only 4 ingredients! #easydinner #crockpotdinner3-Envelope Crockpot Roast (without the envelopes) #easydinner #crockpotdinner
These slow cooker Greek ground turkey pitas with tzatziki sauce have all the fun flavors of gyros but with ground turkey meat instead of lamb. Why not mix up taco night and make these Greek "tacos" instead of plain old regular tacos. This recipe is so easy that anybody--even your kids--can make it!Recipe for Slow Cooker Tarragon-Mustard Chicken #chickenrecipe #easydinner #crockpotrecipeSlow Cooker Pesto Chicken and Mushroom...only a handful of ingredients and so easy a kid can make it!EASY EASY EASY! Slow cooker Mexican quinoa (or orzo) with black beans and avocados...get the recipe and video!

For more EASY ideas check out all my recipes with 5 ingredients or less here and 100 slow cooker recipes for college students

Are you looking for my most popular recipes?  
These are the recipes that have been the most popular over the years:
Tomato-Basil Parmesan Soup in the crockpot or on the stovetop! This is the BEST soup ever. Hands down. #easydinner #crockpotrecipeRecipe for Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup #copycat #crockpot #soupSlow Cooker Creamy Tortellini, Spinach and Chicken Soup. This soup is made in the crockpot and is comfort in a bowl!
Recipe for 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Peach CobblerRecipe for Easy Slow Cooker Italian-Seasoned Potatoes #crockpotPorcupine Meatballs in the Slow CookerSlow Cooker Recipe for Easy Thai Coconut Soup with Lemongrass #soup #thai #crockpot
Garlic Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (slow cooker)This easy slow cooker cashew chicken is just as good as your favorite Chinese restaurant!

Check out the most popular recipes from:

2016

2015

2014

2013

Are you looking for my personal recommendations?

There are some recipes that I’m constantly making.  They are the recipes I keep coming back to for whatever reason.  Maybe they’re super easy.  Maybe my family loves them.  Maybe they make me feel healthy.  I hope they’ll become your personal favorites too! (click on the picture to get the recipe)

Recipe for crockpot turkey lentil chili...protein and fiber packed. Totally flavorful recipe!Tomato Parmesan soup with tortellini, spinach and chicken. My new favorite soup!!Recipe for Slow Cooker Tarragon-Mustard Chicken #chickenrecipe #easydinner #crockpotrecipeA simple but totally flavorful recipe for blender roasted red pepper soup!Lemon Chicken is my favorite chicken ever! Take a boring boneless skinless chicken breast and transform it into a flavorful dinner.(Better than Cafe Rio) Slow Cooker Black Beans #caferio #mexicanfood #blackbeans #crockpotSingle-Serve Salted Chocolate Chip and Nutella-Swirled Skillet CookieRecipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Rio Salad with Tomatillo Ranch Dressing #copycat #slowcooker #easydinner #crockpotrecipe
Crockpot recipe for Italian Meatball and Tortellini Soup #soup #crockpot #slowcooker #dinnerSlow Cooker Recipe for Easy Thai Coconut Soup with Lemongrass #soup #thai #crockpotMake Crispy Bacon in the Oven with Minimal MessRecipe for Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans (vegan slow cooker recipe)
Recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef #crockpot #easydinner Recipe for Slow Cooker Healthy Chicken and Barley Soup #crockpot #easydinnerTomato-Basil Parmesan Soup in the crockpot or on the stovetop! This is the BEST soup ever. Hands down. #easydinner #crockpotrecipeRecipe for Monster Cookies. Oatmeal. Chocolate Chips. M&Ms. Peanut Butter. #cookies #dessert

I like to share tips on my site like cooking in the slow cooker if you’re going to be gone all day and out of the box ways to use your slow cooker and you won’t want to miss the Working Mom’s Ultimate Guide to Dinner

What kind of slow cooker do you recommend?  I personally own several different slow cookers but my favorite is a 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.

Where can I buy your cookbooks?  If you’d like info on my cookbooks and how to buy them go here.

Lastly, for a behind the scenes look at what I’m doing you can follow me on Instagram.  My latest thing is making cooking videos with my kids and husband.  If you’d like to see all of those make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Again, thanks so much for stopping by!  Sure do appreciate it 🙂

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32 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Collections Tagged With: All Posts, new here

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  1. Suzanne says

    October 2, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Hi Karen,
    I made the Instant Pot Greek Chicken Lemon Rice Soup and it was wonderful. The only things was that when I went to do the quick release the starch in the rice, I think, caused all kinds of messy spewing. Next time I will rinse the rice (maybe a tip for the recipe)? Thank you — I love your blog 🙂

    Reply
  2. Taylor says

    August 12, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    Hi, Karen!

    I am a contributor for the Cedar Rapids Moms Blog, a site with the City Moms Blog Network, and am doing a collection featuring family favorite Instant Pot recipes. I was wondering if you would be okay with me using your Instant Pot Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe. I would use a picture, and of course link back to your blog!

    Please let me know if that works,

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 13, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      That’s fine as long as you link back to my site for the recipe.

      Reply
  3. Margaret Page says

    May 12, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    Hello there, I was very happy to download your book and I cannot wait to use it, I’d like to ask if you have any books for diabetics.

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    • Karen says

      May 12, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      Hi Margaret, I’m glad you are happy about the book. I’m sorry that I don’t have a book for diabetics.

      Reply
  4. Theresa says

    April 27, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Could I ask what kind of grater is used in the gyro video and where I might get one? Thanks

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    • Karen says

      April 30, 2018 at 10:43 am

      It’s a salad master. Very expensive, it was a gift. But you can order a knock off one for pretty cheap on amazon.

      Reply
  5. Lutz Moeckel says

    March 23, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    I’m a rank amateur cook at best. I’ve tried two of your instant pot recipes so far and they’ve been a hit. I look forward to trying quite a few more. Also I’d like to see recipes for two people. I’m not that good adjusting recipes as I’ve found they don’t always come out.

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    • Karen says

      March 26, 2018 at 11:09 am

      I’m glad you have had some success! Good to know about adjusting the recipes! Thanks for the suggestion.

      Reply
  6. Paulina Machuca says

    March 15, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    Hi, love your recipes, do you have a 365 pressure cooker book? I bought 5 Ingredients slow cooker and 365 slow cooker. Do you have any others books?
    I din’t know where to post this question.

    Thanks

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    • Karen says

      March 16, 2018 at 10:44 am

      Hi Paulina, I don’t have a pressure cooking cookbook yet but I think it will be my next project 🙂

      Reply
  7. Joan says

    February 7, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    Hi Karen. Looking forward to using a lot of your recipes. I began the crockpot way in 1967 (when crocks were not remove able). A gift from my mother-in-law. Great item!! I have several sizes now . Also, known as “Crockpot Queen” to family and friends. They will always get one from me. I am almost 75, a breast cancer survivor. The pot was a big help during that time. Looking forward to your recipes. God bless you and your family.

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    • Karen says

      February 8, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Hi Joan, thanks for sharing! It’s so fun to hear how the crockpot helps people 🙂

      Reply
  8. Ron Sipus says

    November 28, 2017 at 9:41 am

    Hi Karen,
    I am new to your website and look forward to receiving the daily information. I wonder if you can answer a question for me? When preparing a receipe in the crockpot that calls for uncooked chicken or turkey is there a way to substitute precooked turkey (thanksgiving leftover) in place of the uncooked without over cooking the already cooked turkey or chicken?

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    • Karen says

      November 28, 2017 at 10:48 am

      Hi Ron, yes you can totally substitute the cooked turkey/chicken. Just put in the amount that you think equals the amount of uncooked chicken. You probably won’t need to cook as long since the poultry is already cooked.

      Reply
  9. Susan says

    July 7, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    The beef gyros slow cook recipe if I want to triple the meat do I triple all the rest of the ingrediance?

    Thanks.

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    • Karen says

      July 8, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      yes that would be perfect

      Reply
  10. Lindsey says

    December 7, 2016 at 8:57 am

    Is there a way to make this recipe without a crock pot? http://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/recipe-for-slow-cooker-cheesy-unstuffed/

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    • Karen says

      December 8, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Sure. This is how I would do it:
      Combine meat, green pepper, salsa, cumin, chili powder, black beans, tomatoes, green chiles, cooked shells, and cubed cream cheese in a bowl. Fold together so the ingredients are all incorporated. Pour into a 9×13 pan. Top with grated cheese. Bake in an oven that has been heated to 350 for 40 minutes, or until heated through.

      Reply
  11. linda newman says

    June 26, 2016 at 10:47 am

    I bought your ebook this morning thru paypal and paypal says you have been paid but no ebook.

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    • Karen says

      June 26, 2016 at 11:03 am

      Linda, the book is automatically sent to the email address that you use with your paypal account. If you give me your email I will email it to you directly.

      Reply
  12. Charnetta Lane says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    Hi Karen,
    I wanted to ask for your buffalo ranch meatballs that you make in the slow cooker can you use ground beef or it only works best with turkey ground, also do you need to spray the slow cooker with cooking spray before you place the meatballs in. Hope to hear from you soon

    Thanks
    Charnetta Lane

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    • Karen says

      April 13, 2016 at 4:55 am

      you could definitely use a lean ground beef and it would work fine. Spraying the slow cooker is a great idea it will make for easier clean up!

      Reply
  13. Peggy Miller says

    March 26, 2016 at 4:39 am

    I am looking for your lasagna soup recipe.I want to make it for the family Easter Sunday. I saw it on slowcooker from scratch but it said it was from 365 days of crockpot.com. I think the kids AND adults would like it!
    Please send to [email protected] or tell me how/where to find it. Thank you for helping. Sincerely,Peggy Miller [email protected]

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    • Karen says

      March 26, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Hi Peggy, the recipe is here: http://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/easy-recipe-for-slow-cooker-crockpot/

      Reply
  14. RJ Sauvé MSW says

    November 7, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    Ms. Karen…..Thanx for all the work you have put into this enterprise. It is very much appreciated. ??

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    • [email protected] says

      November 8, 2015 at 5:36 am

      Glad to help, RJ!

      Reply
  15. Barbara Bakes says

    April 23, 2015 at 3:45 am

    Karen – I love the new design. This is such a great post. A perfect way to showcase your recipes.

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    • [email protected] says

      April 23, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      Hi Barbara!
      Thanks so much. I like the new design too 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kelli says

    April 21, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Do you have nutrition facts for your recipes ?

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    • [email protected] says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      Hi Kelli!
      no I don't. But there is this cool thing called yummly. When you "yum" a recipe (there is a little red/orange button at the end of each post) it will take you to a page that gives you the nutrition info! It's so cool! Here is an example from my yummly page:
      http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Slow-Cooker-Smoked-Sausage-with-Peppers_-Mushrooms_-Orzo-and-Parmesan-1088825?columns=5&position=1%2F40
      Or you can always use this tool: http://www.caloriecount.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php

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      • Jennifer Brazell says

        January 29, 2018 at 2:09 pm

        I love your site. I have made so many of your dishes and they have all been a hit. If I win I would like the 8 quart instant pot. I’ve been wanting one for a long time and budget has not allowed for it. Thank you Kelli

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