These 31 Instant Pot and slow cooker holiday dishes are perfect for easy meals any time of day, from hearty breakfasts to fun treats for celebrating all month long. Are you scurrying around like little elves, trying to get your holiday shopping done? Is the Instant Pot on ... continue reading... about 31 Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes
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Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (or Instant Pot!)
You can cook it fast or cook it slow, but either way this corned beef and cabbage creates tender, fall-apart chunks of beef thanks to braising it in the Crock Pot or Instant Pot with beer and vegetables for an unbelievably easy and delicious one-pot dinner. Instant Pot or ... continue reading... about Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (or Instant Pot!)
Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup
This simple but flavorful Tuscan white bean soup with sausage doesn't require any pre-cooking or searing, making it a true slow-cooker meal. Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup "Okay mom, let’s play the smell game." I sort of cringed at the idea. Sweaty feet. Burnt toast. ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Bone-in, skinless chicken thighs cooked in the slow cooker create the luxe flavor in this Italian slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe for an incredibly easy weeknight or weekend meal. Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore You know how the saying goes. It's what waiters ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Beef Stew with Butternut Squash (Instant Pot, Stove Top or Crock Pot)
Tender chuck roast pairs with classic stew veggies and butternut squash in this easy beef stew made even easier in the Instant Pot, Crock Pot, or on the stove top. Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe I made this classic Beef Stew with a slew of nutritious veggies in ... continue reading... about Beef Stew with Butternut Squash (Instant Pot, Stove Top or Crock Pot)
Slow Cooker Mexican Pot Roast
Mexican spices add to the flavor of this easy Crockpot pot roast recipe that comes out tender, moist and delicious every time. Crockpot Pot Roast Recipe This post is part of my year-long partnership with Reynolds and I'm telling you now...this slow cooker pot roast recipe ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Mexican Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup
This slow cooker Thai soup is packed with flavor thanks to the combination of curry paste, coconut milk, fresh ginger, and lime. Slow Cooker Thai Soup Recipe Here’s the thing about cooking with slow cookers. It’s convenient. But only if you’re creating a recipe where you ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup
Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa
Comfort food chili cravings never tasted so healthy, until now. This easy CrockPot chili is protein-packed with lean ground turkey, light and dark kidney beans, plus quinoa for an extra safety-net protein source that will keep you filled and full all day long and into the ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa
Vegetarian Crockpot Lasagna Soup
This crockpot lasagna soup is like a deconstructed lasagna made in an Italian tomato broth full of vegetables with a creamy dollop of a three cheeses mixed in. This recipe is brought to you by DeLallo Foods Vegetarian Crockpot Lasagna Soup If you've found yourself trolling ... continue reading... about Vegetarian Crockpot Lasagna Soup
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
This Crockpot whole chicken recipe is an incredibly simple way to cook chicken for a week of easy lunches or dinners. Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe I love making sexy recipes. You know the kind. The ones that are ooozing with cheese. Or that are slathered in a decadent ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Kale
A clean, herb-infused broth makes this slow cooker tortellini soup with Italian sausage a favorite to keep in your weekly meal plans. This post is in partnership with McCormick. "Oh babe, this is so good. Hey! Don't eat all the broth! That's mine." My husband. He's usually ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Kale
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Crunchy Slaw
If you're feeding a crowd, there's not many recipes easier or more beloved than slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches topped with a simple, crunchy, vinegar-dressed slaw. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches Whether it's summer get togethers or a laid back game day gathered ... continue reading... about Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Crunchy Slaw
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Slow cooker pulled pork is one of the easiest, foolproof recipes to make in the CrockPot. Since it makes plenty of leftovers, it should be a staple for every home cook's meal prep plans. Pulled Pork in the CrockPot Whether serving to a crowd to cheer for on game day, or ... continue reading... about Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
20 Healthy Dinners to Make In the Instant Pot
The Instant Pot is the hot, do-it-all appliance on every foodie's radar right now. It makes cooking fast or slow, but always easy. Today we're sharing more weekly meal prep inspiration, with this list of healthy Instant Pot recipes to make for dinner. Healthy Instant Pot ... continue reading... about 20 Healthy Dinners to Make In the Instant Pot
50 Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipe Ideas
This list of 50 slow cooker recipes for chicken, chili, pot roast, and even pizza are the secret to getting easy crockpot dinners on the table fast. We all know money doesn't grow on trees, and neither does time. Despite our best laid plans, it always seems to slip through ... continue reading... about 50 Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipe Ideas
28 Healthy Slow Cooker Soups & Stews to Make in February
What's the difference between the a slow cooker and a crock pot? Nothing except for a brand name. That's why this list of slow cooker and crockpot meals prove they can be healthy and comfort food at the same time. Cozy in with these easy slow cooker soups and stews you can ... continue reading... about 28 Healthy Slow Cooker Soups & Stews to Make in February
How to Make the Best Chicken Stock
This post has everything you-didn't-even-know-that-you-need-to-know to make homemade chicken stock or broth on the stove, in the slow cooker, or in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Follow the same guidelines and steps for making turkey stock, too. Just about every cook knows to ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Chicken Stock
31 Instant Pot Dinner Recipes to Make in October
These 31 recipe ideas for the Instant Pot are perfect for whipping up homemade dinners on the fly this month! Happy October! For our tenth installment of our 31 Days Series, we’re simplifying with the all-in-one magical unicorn workhorse Instant Pot. If you're a little ... continue reading... about 31 Instant Pot Dinner Recipes to Make in October
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Rice Bowls
When weeknight dinner making seems like almost too much to add to your already full plate, prep the ingredients for these slow cooker teriyaki chicken and vegetable rice bowls over the weekend and then toss together for a quick and easy answer to your weeknight dinner question. ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Rice Bowls
Slow Cooker Sriracha Meatballs
Flavorful, tender Crockpot meatballs are first baked in the oven then cooked in an irresistible Sriracha-flavored sauce for an easy slow cooker appetizer everyone will love. This post is in partnership with Kroger Easy Crockpot Meatballs What is it about meatballs at a ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Sriracha Meatballs
Beef and Butternut Squash Enchiladas
These enchiladas are the best, and they're such an easy meal to prep ahead, with slow cooked beef and roasted butternut squash, they're delicious and ready to serve in no time. This post is in partnership with Kroger For the past few months, I’ve been focusing on creating ... continue reading... about Beef and Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Egg Casserole
This hearty, filling slow cooker egg casserole recipe with Mediterranean flavors, goat cheese, and prosciutto is simple to put together and can be assembled the night before so it'll cook while you sleep! This post is in partnership with KraftRecipes.com. As always, thank ... continue reading... about Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Egg Casserole
25 Healthy and Comforting Slow Cooker Soups & Stews
It's the most soup-inspiring time of the year! It's the season for crackling fires in the fireplace, fuzzy socks and slippers, and warm-you-to-the-bone comfort food. When frigid cold weather rolls in, we love nothing more than hunkering down in our coziest attire (hello ... continue reading... about 25 Healthy and Comforting Slow Cooker Soups & Stews
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Chili
This chicken fajita inspired recipe is full of Mexican spices, beans and sweet bell peppers making for an easy and filling crock pot chili you will love. You can call it crock pot. I often call it slow cooker. Tomato, tah-mah-toes, either way, slow cooking/rocking the ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Chili
Slow Cooker Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Nuts
Layered like a strata in the slow cooker, this irresistible oatmeal is loaded up with bananas, pecans, raisins, applesauce, and brown sugar, but it can also be baked in the oven if you prefer. Why is it that every year come January there's an avalanche of healthy recipes just ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Nuts
Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup
This healthy spin on classic Italian Wedding Soup is made lighter with turkey meatballs, white beans, and plenty of kale, all in a light and comforting broth. We're all feeling it, aren't we? It wouldn't be the New Year without focusing on cleaning up, clearing out and and ... continue reading... about Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
When I received an S.O.S. comment on Facebook from one of my favorite readers, Maribel, I put on my thinking cap and went straight into action. With Christmas Eve approaching in just a wink of an eye, Maribel commented that she was in need of a recipe that had enough style to ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Crockpot Pork Posole Stew Recipe
This dish is kind of like Disneyland for both the OCD list makers who obsessively plan meals weeks ahead of time, and for those of us (eh-hem, I’m using the collective “us” so I don’t feel so alone) who somehow make their way to the grocery store before 1 p.m. to find a fresh, ... continue reading... about Crockpot Pork Posole Stew Recipe