BBQ Green Beans is a staple at my family’s gatherings! You will have a hard time going back to boring old plain green beans after trying these!
Beef Stroganoff in the slow cooker makes my heart happy! It’s warm and cozy and perfect for cold nights.
Fiesta Chicken with Rice is such a simple way to get dinner on the table. Dinner doesn’t have to be fancy to be delicious!
Whether you have a big family or small…single or not, you should invest in a slow cooker. Nothing is better (especially during the cold days of fall and winter) than coming home and smelling your yummy supper bubbling away.
For a complete list of all of my slow cooker recipes, click here.
And what’s the perfect ending to a slow cooker meal? How about my Halloween Oreo Cupcakes…
There is an Oreo at the bottom of each cupcake. You’re welcome.
Next week, Fifty Two Shades of Shay is all about scarves. (You knew that was coming, right?!?!)
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MorganizewithMe says
I am like you, using my crock pot more and more! Great tips and thanks to you, I now use the liners. They are such a time saver!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Buffalo Chicken Tostadas? WHAT? How in the word have I missed these before? They look sooooooooooooo good!
Meagan @ The Clanahan Fam says
Love, love, love my slow cooker. Just like you, I used to be only a fall/winter girl but this summer I used it all the time too. It's the only way I can keep myself sane and get dinner on the table at a reasonable time for the family!
Meagan @ The Clanahan Fam says
Love, love, love my slow cooker. Just like you, I used to be only a fall/winter girl but this summer I used it all the time too. It's the only way I can keep myself sane and get dinner on the table at a reasonable time for the family!
aprilparrish says
Great post! I work in the evenings so I always try to have something for the hubby to prepare for supper. We are in a rut with the same old crock pot recipes…these recipes will definitely help!!!
jen says
I LOVE a slow cooker too!!! Great recipes!!!
Sabrina says
I'm a single girl with no kids & I LOVE LOVE LOVE my slow cooker. There is nothing better than putting dinner on in the morning and coming home to it being ready. Plus, because it's just me I can eat on a big pot of soup for several meals! It's GENIUS. The slow-cooker really is my BFF.
Lauren Nelson says
These are all great tips! I love to shred chicken from the slow cooker and use it all week in different dishes! The best thing about the cookers is that they are great for moms and working ladies that don't always have the energy to cook in the evenings (like me!)! Can't wait to try some of those recipes!
Jamie K. says
Thank you for sharing!! So funny because not even 10 minutes before I read your post I was talking to a friend about crockpot meals, liners etc!! I didn't know about liners until she told me then we both just read your post giggling 🙂
Colleen Sullivan says
I love to use our slow cooker too. It was a wedding gift and I think it is the most used gift we received for our wedding. And I completely agree that you MUST add something fresh to whatever you cook in the slow cooker to make it a great meal. Some people say they don't like meals made in the slow cooker, but I think that's the problem, they don't add something fresh to it in the end! Looking forward to your scarf post!
Erin Stinson says
I love these ideas! I plan on trying out all these recipes, and I am definitely going to run out and get those liners, because I hate cleaning the mess after a slow cooker meal! You make me WANT to cook and that's not an easy thing to accomplish.
Also, I'm so excited to hear that Sean and Catherine have set a wedding date! And it's going to be live!!! You're an old pro at doing live tv after GMT. I hope you can share some of the fun with your readers, and if not, I guess we'll all tune in to ABC and watch the magical event unfold!
Katriel-Maria Berbert says
I love the slow cooker! I ran out of liners this week and it broke my heart. I'm following the "Paleo" diet right now where my food choices are limited so preparing ahead of time is a must, so I've been throwing chicken, salsa, and veggies in the slow cooker at night before I go to bed and then eating some for breakfast and eating some for snacks as well.
Amy says
I have to say I hate the crock pot liners. It may be all in my head, but I think it makes the food taste different when I use them. Instead of using them, I spray my pot with Pam and then cook my meal. It makes cleaning it super easy!
Alice says
I also use my slow cooker at least 3 times a week. It is perfect for us because of football practice. Dinner is ready to eat when my kids come home from school and then we can head out the door! Thanks for your tips.
Mary C. says
I too really enjoy my slow cooker. I am a mom to 6 kids ages 11-2 yrs and there are days when it is a real life saver. I have enjoyed reading your blog for the last 6 months or so. It is now part of my morning routine. I too love to cook meals for my family and collect cookbooks. My favorite slow cooker cookbook hands down is this one: http://deseretbook.com/365-Days-Slow-Cooking-Cookbook-Karen-Bellessa-Petersen/i/5077267
Jodi says
I love getting new slow cooker recipes. I feel like I only really have a handful of successful recipes. I have Slow Cooker Monday in our house because who wants to cook on a Monday? Thanks for the new recipes to try! Also, love those slow cooker liners! They are a must!
Jaren says
Great tip to brown your met! I totally agree! And cooking chicken in the slow cooker to use in other recipes seriously changed how I looked at all recipes requiring cooked chicken! Thanks Shay!
Kristin's Chronicles says
The liners have CHANGED. MY. LIFE.
Cleaning a slower cooker is the worst!!!
Candice Kelley says
Love this post! The slow cooker is definitely a necessity for fall/winter!
kristinwithani says
My cooking life changed last year when I discovered using the dough hook in my Kitchenaid to shred crock pot chicken. Brilliant! Was it you who posted about that? I don't even know but I love doing it.
Narci says
I heart my slow cooker–cooking chicken during the day that I will need to use for a recipe that night has been such a treasure and time saver! Thank you so much!! 🙂
Tara G. says
For 2.5 years I kicked myself for not taking my crock pot overseas and just taking my chances with a transformer! It was like Christmas when I got it back! I make spaghetti squash in mine today and it turned out fantastic!
Lori says
I used to swear by those liners, until someone told me that I'm heating plastic into my food. So now, I just spray the pan with PAM before I use it.
Lori says
I used to swear by those liners until a friend mentioned that I'm basically heating plastic into my food. So now I just spray with PAM first. It definitely helps with the clean up and I feel better about not using the plastic.
Sandy Portis says
My crockpot is round. I think I have had it since my single days. I always manage to fit my meat in it. Funny I have a friend with all of your requirements. She has to be super careful with hers because it tends to run too hot. On another note, I put a whole chicken my crock pot a few weeks ago. I did finish it up for about 20 minutes in the oven to crisp up the skin. It was so good.
James says
Great post!
I recommend checking out http://bestslowcooker.us before purchasing any slow cooker. Great reviews as well as great articles. What else can you ask for 🙂
roma sharma says
Great recipes. They all look good. Slow cookers are the best when it comes to a perfect cooking. They are cheap and easily available online.
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Taylor Murphy says
When you say chicken….can this be chicken breast??
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s almost all I ever use!!