I firmly believe that the homemaker needs a few extremely easy, minimal cleanup dishes in her/his repertoire. Sweet and Spicy Meatballs is a perfect example. Just dump a few ingredients in a slow cooker and let it do its thing while you attend to other tasks. Serve these tasty meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice or…
Chicken Enchilada Soup ~ A Slow Cooker Recipe
We all have those days when we need an easy dinner. Being able to throw a few ingredients in a slow cooker and have a delicious dinner a few hours later is a real treat on a busy day. Chicken Enchilada Soup is not only easy but smells wonderful to come home to. This post…
Mediterranean Style Pork Chops ~ A Slow Cooker Recipe
I’ve mentioned before that we are trying to eat more of a Mediterranean style diet for health reasons. I’ve already found several recipes we really enjoy and am experimenting with some of my own. I also like having a good collection of slow cooker recipes for those busy days. I recently came up with a…
Chicken Creole ~ Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Recipe
As the weather cools, hearty dishes really begin to hit the spot. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can serve your family this delicious, flavorful Chicken Creole on a chilly evening. I make it in the Instant Pot but I’ve also included instructions for the slow cooker. This…
Moroccan Chicken ~ Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
Years ago I came up with this recipe which my clever son named “Croc Moroc”. I made it in my Crockpot, hence the name. These days I use the slow cook setting on my Instant Pot. But any way you cook it, Moroccan Chicken is a winner. Moroccan Chicken Print Yum Moroccan Chicken ~ Instant…
Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With White Wine Butter Sauce
When temperatures rise many of us look for meals that can be made without heating up the kitchen. That’s when a slow cooker or Instant Pot come in handy. This pork tenderloin recipe is easy enough for a weeknight meal and tasty enough for company. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting…
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
I believe every busy homemaker could benefit from a few easy slow cooker recipes for those hectic days. I’m especially fond of the recipes that don’t require any browning first. That’s why this Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe is a winner with me. It only takes a few minutes to prepare and then the slow…
Menu Monday ~ Slow Cooker Recipe Week
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…