There's a reason why crock-pot recipes are all over Pinterest. They are easy and easy clean-up too! I happen to own 4 of them but this damask is my favorite, design wise and size.
I think if I lived somewhere that we could get more fresh fish and sushi, I'd hardly use it and I really never do in the warmer months as we like lighter and grilled foods.
I do cook a lot of crock-pot recipes in the winter. Something about them just warms the soul. However, this time a year is great too if your busy with Spring Sports or having unpredictable weather. 80 one day, 50 the next. That 50 calls for a warm chili or roast. With baseball season, sometimes we really need dinner ready before the game.
Here are my top five but I have several others and I always welcome a good, new one.
Excited to LINK this older post of mine up with Crocktober
Excited to LINK this older post of mine up with Crocktober
1. Chunky Sausage Chili
I use Butterball turkey smoked sausage in this and I actually like it so much more then regular smoked sausage. It has a great flavor. This is hearty and delicious!
Chunky Sausage Chili Recipe HERE
2. Jennie's Heavenly Chicken
You can serve this over many things like noodles or mashed potatoes. We prefer rice and like to serve with warm bread-sticks from the oven to dip in the sauce left in the crock-pot.
Jennie's Heavenly Chicken
3. Amazing Pork Tenderloin
What it looks like in the crock, before cooking, make sure to keep minced garlic on top.
I like to serve this with green beans, mashed potatoes or a cheesy potato casserole.
This is a great Sunday meal.
Pork Tenderloin Recipe HERE
4. Slow-Cooker Pepper Steak
Another one to serve over rice, potatoes or noodles. Again, we prefer rice. This serving is with white rice but I have pretty much switched over to nothing but brown rice.
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak HERE
5. Pulled Pork Roast
This is so yummy. After you shred it, be sure to add some of the juice, then add your favorite BBQ sauce, we prefer Sweet Baby Rays. Besides sandwiches, I like to make BBQ baked potatoes and put a scoop of this along with cheese and sour cream on top of the potatoes.
Pulled Pork Recipe HERE
Get Cookin', Tomorrow's Friday!!!
I haven't made any of these before!! I'm so with you - my crock pot is often times my dinner life saver and that peppered steak sounds incredible! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteOne of my faves!! You'll love it!! My mom & dad made it growing up but without a recipe. I've tried several but this one is the best!! Hope you have a terrific Thursday B!! :-)
DeleteThese recipes all sound great! I love my crock pot- makes life sooo much easier. :)
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Le Stylo Rouge
:-) Ashley, I hope you have an amazing day sweetheart
DeleteI love my crockpot! The heavenly chicken is now on my list to make!
ReplyDeleteBrooke
pumps and push-ups
You will love it Brooke! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! :-) Have a fabulous day!! xo
DeleteI don't use my crockpot nearly enough! I'll have to try these out!
ReplyDeleteYou'll love em! The chunky chili is super healthy but doesn't taste like it! Lol Have a super day!! :-
DeleteI am obsessed with my crockpot. There is nothing better than coming home to a fully-cooked, delicious meal after a long day at the office!
ReplyDeleteAmen sista!!! We busy ladies need those crocks!! Hope you're having a wonderful day!!
DeleteI just got a vegetarian crock pot cook book - I need to start trying all the recipes
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love a meatless meal too!! I think there are so many more options and recipes out there than there used to be which is so nice because our lives seem to be getting busier, Ha! Hope you're having a wonderful day!
DeleteI also love my crockpot! Your photos have me all hungry over here now. Going to have to check out some of these recipes!
ReplyDeleteThey really are yummy! Too funny, my stomach just growled after I read this!! Hope you're having a fantastic day!!!! :-)
DeleteI seriously need to invest in a crockpot, I get the recipes emailed to me but I don't have one haha! These all look delicious!
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Susie
www.SequinsandStrawberries.com
Susie, you're so funny, you go invest in one, I'm serious it will make some busy days easier!! :-)
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I too love my crockpot! I use it most on Sundays when I'm being lazy:) that pulled pork recipe looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya on using it on our laid back Sunday's!!!! Hope you're having a terrific day!!
DeleteI love my crockpot for sure!!!! That first recipe with the sausage chili sounds sooooo good right now!!! Yum!!! I mean, all of these sound good but that one really sticks out.
ReplyDeleteLady after my own heart and stomach lol. That one is my favorite!! Hope you're having a good day!
DeleteI have the same color crockpot!! Thanks for the recipes. Xoxo
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Isn't it so pretty? Thanks for stopping by today I hope you're having a wonderful afternoon!! :-)
DeleteYES, I am with you, I love my crock pot and I am definitely going to be looking into that pepper steak recipe. Have a lovely rest of your day my sweet friend! XO -Kim
ReplyDeleteYou too sweetie!! Pepper steak recipe best one I've found!! :-) hope your day is awesome too beautiful. xo
DeleteI LOVE my crockpot! It was such a life saver back in the days when I was still working. I'm looking for a good beef stew recipe with crockpot, if you have any please share. xx
ReplyDeleteShireen | Reflection of Sanity
I do have a wonderful beef stew recipe!! I'll get with ya and hope you're having a great day!!
DeleteYum! I love crock pot meals too! The pulled pork looks the best!
ReplyDeleteSarah
http://mybowsandclothes.blogspot.com/
Yummy and so easy!!! Hope you're having a wonderful day sweet Sarah!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You just made my day!
DeleteWe love our crock pot, too! Hubby's been the chef as of late. Will definitely share this post with him. Hugs on your weekend! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo, male chef in the house!! Mine does not cook but uses his other talents to amaze me. :-) Blissful weekend to you too my friend!!
DeleteMy husband has a crockpot that is really old and we have seriously only used it once. Crazy thing is that I got my sister a really nice one and I'm like umm maybe we should get a new one? Haha. I always just use the stove though. Anyway, that pulled pork recipe sounds delicious. I have always wanted to make pulled pork too. Thank you for sharing your recipes and I hope that you're having a lovely evening!! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow look at all of these tasty recipes! I don't own a crockpot but I keep seeing gorgeous dishes that require one, I may have to invest. Thanks so much for linking up with #foodpornthursdays
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my cockpot too - especially for things like pulled pork and even lasagne! Great shares!
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Kaley
My Closet Life Blog
So many great ideas. I love my crockpot!
ReplyDeleteThese all look fabulous, Andrea! I love the pics of you and your beauty ;-) Thanks so much for sharing with us!
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