Last week we did a 1950s style menu. It was delicious and there was a lot of cooking involved. I actually enjoyed it and the guys LOVED the food. This week, however, I’m beginning my spring cleaning so something a little less labor intensive is in order. I’ve been asked for some slow cooker recipes so this seems like a good time for “Slow Cooker Recipe Week”.
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Dee’s Menu: Slow Cooker Recipes
Monday
Red beans and rice is the traditional Monday dinner in Louisiana and a favorite of David’s. I’ll make the red beans in the slow cooker and rice in my rice cooker. Easy meal for a busy day!
- red beans
- rice
- cornbread
Tuesday
I’m going to be out of town. I offered to have something in the slow cooker for the guys but David said he’d rather just pick up something in town. He always helps me with the dishes and I think last week’s 1950s menu may have burned him out on dishwashing. 😉
Wednesday
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Misala
- brown rice
- Curried Coleslaw
- naan bread
Thursday
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
- flour tortillas
- sour cream, lettuce, tomato, hot sauce
- tortilla chips and salsa
Friday
- Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with White Wine Butter Sauce
- Amish noodles
- roasted asparagus
- tossed green salad
Saturday
I think we’ll be going out for dinner. If not, there will likely be leftovers.
Sunday
- Campfire Stew (slow cooker) – recipe to come later
- crackers
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I have a slow cooker which I’ve had for many years but I am loving my Instant Pot. Not only is it a pressure cooker but it can also be used as a slow cooker. The best part is that it also has a sauté feature so I can brown meat in it first then switch to slow cooker. That means one less pan to wash…always a good thing!
This post is linked up at I’m an Organizing Junkie. For more menu ideas, check it out!
Love naan bread. Do you make your own? I’m also curious what Amish noodles are? Thanks for stopping by today.
Hi Julia. Yes, I make my own naan bread usually because it’s not generally available in our little town. Amish noodles are a thick egg noodle. I should edit the post and add a picture/link.
Thanks for the visit!
I don’t blame you for wanting an easier week after last week.
Here’s what my menu looks like this week, for what it’s worth…
Monday: Herby roast potatoes and parsnips with minted green beans.
Tuesday: I don’t want any more dishes than we can help, since I want to relax this evening ready for tomorrow, so we’ll order something in.
Wednesday: I have my “keeper for the day” experience at the zoo, and I know I’m going to be exhausted when we get home. So we’ll pick up pizza on our way home.
Thursday: I’m going to be on the go for most of Wednesday, and know I’m not going to be good for much the next day, so I’ll either cook something simple like cheesy fries, or just end up ordering something in again. Though I hate to admit it, I’m pretty sure it will end up being the latter.
Friday: Some kind of pasty or pie with mashed potatoes and peas.
Saturday: There will be leftovers from Friday, so I’ll have that on Saturday.
Sunday: Baked potato with something (in other words, I want to have a baked potato, but I haven’t decided what I’ll have with it yet).
It sounds like you’ve got a busy week ahead of you. I can’t wait to hear about your “keeper for the day” experience. How fun!
What a great collection of crockpot books. I am a huge fan and have recently been adding crockpot books to my collection, focusing on ethnic foods. It is amazing how truly good the food has been. Better than take out!
I especially like to use the crockpot in the summer to keep the kitchen cooler. Do you have a favorite ethnic crockpot cookbook?