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Crockpot/Slow Cooker

All these recipes usually take is throwing some ingredients in your crockpot or slow cooker, turning it on and coming back in a few hours. A little advanced planning to be sure you have the ingredients, and you’re set.

Beef + Bean Chili

100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanMarch 22, 2020

Spicy, hearty and satisfying. This version takes a fair amount of work, but it’s worth the effort. Start to finish: 2 hours

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100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanMarch 22, 2020

Chicken Soup with Dill

Comforting and filled with large chunks of chicken, carrots and celery. Start to finish = 1 hour
100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanNovember 10, 20180

Veggie Lasagna in the Crockpot

Who knew you could cook lasagna in the slow cooker? This was a great dish to bring to a potluck.
100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanNovember 10, 20180

Chicken Chili in Crockpot

A great dish to bring to a potluck. Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 4 hours.
100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanNovember 10, 20180

Macaroni and Cheese in Crockpot

Easy way to make this classic comfort food. Prep time: 25 minutes; cook time: 2 hours
An Indirect RouteAudrey TrieschmanJanuary 16, 20180

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls

Wow – who knew you could use the slow cooker (or the slow cooker setting of your Instant Pot) for something…
100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanApril 6, 20140

Lamb Stew with Spinach and Garbanzo Beans

A super-flavorful stew that that can be made in a crockpot or on the stovetop. It is great on the stovetop,…
100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanDecember 22, 20130

Crockpot Beef Stew

A classic beef stew. I like to make it with the vegetables in fairly large pieces, but you can chop them…
100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanNovember 20, 20131

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is a filling, yet light, soup that’s really flavorful. As long as you have the ingredients on hand, putting this…
An Indirect RouteAudrey TrieschmanOctober 21, 20130

Crockpot or Instant Pot Applesauce

Slow or fast – choose your appliance for this recipe. Enjoy the smell of apples cooking all day in the crockpot.…

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