Slow Cooker

Stovetop or Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

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I’m always looking for new ways to dress up chicken breast. Since I had some apricot jam kicking around in the fridge, I knew something could be done with it.  These flavors go really well together, and you’ll gobble up the chicken in no time….we did! Stovetop or Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken Makes 4 servings [...]

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Slow Cooker Sesame Orange Chicken

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This recipe was a great success! A really good flavor in the chicken, and the sauce is amazing!  You could also easily make this dish in a saucepan on the stove and skip the slow cooking. Stove-top Method: Just put the sauce ingredients in a pot (from BBQ sauce to red pepper flakes), add the [...]

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Slow Cooker Coffee Braised Pot Roast

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Pot roast, one of the most comforting foods out there. If your family likes meat and potatoes (much like my husband), this recipe will be a hit!  The gravy is so delicious and you can’t even tell the base is coffee, I swear!  I don’t think I’ll make a pot roast any other way now, [...]

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Crock Pot Maple Walnuts

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Since I loved the Cinnamon-Sugar Pecans so much, I had to try another version.  These are great gifts to give away in jars for the holidays. This recipe is lightly adapted from “The Everyday Low Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook” by Kitty Broihier & Kimberly Mayone. I stirred them regularly (every 20-30 minutes), so they turned [...]

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Crock Pot Chicken Taco Filling

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This is a super easy 5-ingredient recipe for the slow cooker.  This will be my go-to staple for taco night!  So delicious! Pin It

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Crock Pot Greek Chicken

September 26, 2011

Any kind of Greek food is a big hit in our house, but really, can you go wrong with feta cheese, sun-dried tomato, and flavorful chicken?  I think not!  This is a great recipe!  The leftovers are fabulous too!

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Easy Chili

August 2, 2011

This is a super easy recipe!  I make it at home, and its also a recipe I make when we go camping!  I only need to bring a couple of spices, a few veggies and its awesome to go with burgers and hot dogs as well!  Quite often, I also omit the meat and make [...]

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Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans

June 6, 2011

BBQ’s, family gatherings, potlucks.  Who doesn’t love baked beans?  I’ve been wanting to make “from scratch” beans for a while as I hear the taste is amazing compared to any kind of canned beans you can get!  My only stipulation?  Had to be easy, and of course I had to come up with a lower [...]

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Slow Cooker Thai Style Beef Stew

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You may have learned from Episode 1 (Thai Noodle Salad), that we LOVE Thai food.  This recipe is so good and so easy!  Only 5 ingredients into the slow cooker, then some crunchy additions after its done.  You’ll love it! Recipe Upgraded: Feb 28/11. (adjusted sauce, toppings, photo and more accurate nutritional info)  Adapted from Cooking Light. Makes 9 servings (serving [...]

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

February 18, 2011

This is an easy meal to put together, you just toss it all in the slow cooker!  Its a nice switch up to traditional tomato based chili. Makes 6 servings Ingredients:6 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (3 oz each) or 4 large (5-6 oz each)1 onion, chopped2 c. sliced mushrooms2 c. low sodium chicken broth1 [...]

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