CROCK POT

"Picnic Beans"

This is Homemade in that you doctored up a can of pork n beans --- which is NOT CHEATING. it is called being resourceful. (that's my story, and I'm sticking to it!) 5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Picnic Beans serves 8 1 (45 ounce can) Pork n Beans (or choose Bush's Baked Vegetarian if wanting to keep meat-free) 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons molasses 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons dried minced onion * We'll use a real onion, thank you 1 tablespoon dried mustard Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the entire can of beans to the insert, then the molasses, sugar, onion, and mustard. Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours. Stir well again. Let the beans sit uncovered and unplugged for 1 hour before serving slightly warm, or at room temperature. The Verdict. These beans will be a favorite at your next cookout or family barbecue. If we are ever able to ever do that ever again. I, personally, like them best at room temperature, but you can also eat them steaming hot! If you'd prefer to use fresh onion, use two small yellow onions, finely diced or grated (approx 1 1/4 cup onion). ENJOY!! Steph [NOTE] The photo is from Google and somebody added bacon to that crockpot. You may want to do that too.

Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients • 2 lbs ground beef lean (90/10) • 1/2 yellow onion chopped • 2 tablespoons minced garlic • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes • 1 cup beef broth • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp black pepper • 16 oz dried spaghetti pasta broken into thirds • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese • fresh parsley for garnish • freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish Instructions 1. Place ground beef (not browned *) in the crock pot with the onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. 2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. 3. Remove the lid and break apart the beef until it is crumbled. 4. Stir in the broken spaghetti pieces. 5. Cover and turn to high. 6. Cook on high for 30 minutes or until pasta is soft. 7. Spread the mozzarella cheese on top. Cover and allow it to melt. 8. Serve with fresh Parmesan and parsley on top. * Recipe Notes If you are using a higher fat beef, then brown it in a large skillet first and drain the fat. then place it in the crock pot with the other ingredients. Think about adding ripe olive slices and diced green bell pepper.

Rolled, Stuffed Cube Steak

Roll cube steak thin (I put steak in between two of those thin/flexible plastic cutting mats and roll with a roller; one at a time), then put slice of provolone on steak, then hard salami, then provolone. Roll the provolone. In crock pot put a little spaghetti sauce (you can use homemade or a jar of store bought spaghetti sauce) and then place rolled cube steaks in crock pot. Top with some spaghetti sauce. Cook on low 8-10 hours. (Picture is uncooked as I made it today for tomorrow's dinner). This is good served over a pasta or you can add cut up potatoes and veggies to crock pot. Facebook Recipe by Deborah Olsen

Crack Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 packets ranch dressing mix 1 package cream cheese 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup of milk 8 ounces cooked bacon your favorite cheese slices Method: Cook the bacon when the chicken is done (6 hours on low) and crumble and add, mix. Pile it on buns or sliders with good marble cheese and melt in the oven. Recipe snagged from Ashley Vines on Facebook. 2020-03-02

Swedish Chicken Soup

4 chicken breasts 1 liter broth 2 cans tomatoes 1/2 swede (rutabaga) 4 carrots 4 stalks celery 1/2 cauliflower 1 onion 1 Chinese garlic 1 leek Dried herbs like oregano, thyme, sage, smoked paprika, paprika, chili flakes A few drops of lemon Basically just use whatever veg and herbs you have. Slow cook for 8 hours.

Bolognese

Ingredients 500g (1 lb.) ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 250g (9 oz.) mushrooms, sliced 2 tsp. garlic, crushed 2 tsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. basil, dried 1 tsp. oregano, dried 800g (24 oz.) can diced tomatoes ¼ cup red wine Salt & Pepper Instructions Firstly, fry off the ground beef in a frypan over high heat. Once browned, drain and transfer to the slow cooker. In the slow cooker, add all the ingredients and mix to ensure that it is all combined. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Season with salt & pepper. Recipe Tips As with any good pasta some Parmesan and fresh herbs make for the best garnish. The sugar is optional but helps reduce the acidity of the tomatoes. I used dried herbs in this dish but they can easily be replaced with fresh herbs instead. You shouldn’t need to adjust any of the amounts to make up for this change. You can use either red or white wine without making a significant impact on the overall dish. Personally, I try to stick to red wine but sometimes there just isn’t any around to use for cooking. You can leave the wine out altogether but you will miss out on that extra flavor it brings to the dish. If you love your bolognese extra saucy then feel free to add another can of diced tomatoes. Be careful not to go overboard as you don’t want too much tomato and not enough beef.

Cheesy Slow Cooker Hash Browns

Ingredients: 420g (15 oz) cream of chicken soup 2 cups sour cream 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1kg (2.2 lb) hash browns (patties or shredded) I'm going to add drained mushroom stems and pieces to see what happens Instructions In a bowl, combine the sour cream, cheese, and cream of chicken soup. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly spray the slow cooker. Add the hash browns then pour over the cheese mixture. Cook on low for about 4-6 hours. Recipe Tips You can use either shredded or patty hash browns in this recipe. There is very little difference between the two by the time you’re finished cooking. Chopped chives go incredibly well with this dish. You can mix the chives in with the cream and cheese mixture or just sprinkle them over the top once you're ready to serve. If you want to go one bit further, you can add some bacon, sausage, or even shredded chicken to the dish. Add these to your cheese mix for the best flavorsome outcome. I made use of regular full fat sour cream in this recipe but haven’t tried using low fat. You may find that the result will be slightly different if you use low-fat sour cream. Personally, I wouldn’t cook this for any longer than the recommended four hours; otherwise, you may find it will start to burn, or the cheese will curdle and become a bit unappetizing.

Honey Soy Chicken

Ingredients: ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup honey 1 Tbsp garlic, minced 1 Tbsp ginger, minced 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1.5kg (3.3 lb) chicken drumsticks Thickening 2 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp water Instructions Mix the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in the slow cooker. Add chicken drumsticks to the slow cooker, baste them, so they are well coated. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the water until it forms a paste. Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and mix. Add the chicken back in and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Optional: Baste chicken with the sauce and place it under a grill for a few minutes to caramelize. Recipe Tips I recommended grilling the chicken as it will help the marinade caramelize. It’s still amazing straight out of the slow cooker. You use any cut of chicken for this recipe. I made use of chicken drumsticks. However, you can use chicken thigh, breast, wings, or basically any cut of chicken you want. A thickener such as cornstarch is perfect if you want a nice thick marinade. However, you can use something like arrowroot instead. The sauce is still pretty good without any thickener. Soy sauce brands can vary heavily in flavor and saltiness. If you're unsure about the soy you're using, then don't hesitate to tinker the amount of honey and soy you use.

Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients 2 onions, thinly sliced 1kg (2 lb.) potatoes (russet, Desiree or similar), thinly sliced 1 tsp. garlic, crushed 2 tsp. chicken stock powder ¼ tsp. nutmeg, ground 1 ½ cups heavy cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ cup Parmesan Instructions In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the heavy cream, garlic, nutmeg and the chicken powder. After 1-2 minutes remove from the heat. In a slow cooker, layer the ingredients in the following order: sliced potatoes, onion, cheddar cheese, cream. You should get about three layers depending on the size of your slow cooker. Finish with a layer of potatoes and top with some cheddar cheese and Parmesan. Cook on high for 4-5 hours. Allow to sit with the lid off for roughly 15 minutes.

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 thick cut boneless pork chops 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup honey (or corn syrup) 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Instructions: Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook the pork for 4-5 minutes on each side until deep golden brown. Add the pork chops to the slow cooker. NOTE: you can skip the browning process if you prefer and simply season the pork chops with salt and pepper then add them to the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ketchup, soy sauce and honey. Pour the sauce over the pork chops. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker. Cook for 1 more hour or until sauce has just thickened and pork chops are tender. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Notes Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for pork chops. You can add some sriracha or chili flakes if you want a spicier meal.

Refried Beans

Ingredients • 3 cups dry Pinto beans or red kidney beans, rinsed • 1 onion, diced • 1 jalapeno, seeded, diced • 2 tsp. garlic crushed • ½ Tbsp cumin, ground • 2 tsp salt • 6 cups water Instructions 1. Add all the ingredients into a slow cooker. 2. Cook on high for 8 hours or on low for 12 hours. 3. Drain the cooking liquid into a spare bowl. (Don’t discard) 4. Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash the beans until smooth. Slowly add the cooking liquid back in to get to the consistency you like. 5. Season to your liking. 6. Serve Enjoy Cooking Tips • If the mixture is too thick, then add some water to help thin it out a bit. • The beans don’t need to be soaked beforehand as we’re cooking them for a long time. Just make sure you give them a good rinse before adding to the slow cooker. • You can use either pinto or red kidney beans and achieve pretty good results with this slow cooker refried beans recipe. I haven't tested it with any other type of bean so keep this in mind if you want to use something else.

Chicken & Bacon Casserole

Ingredients • 1kg (2.2 lb) chicken thighs, cubed • 200g (7 oz) crispy bacon, diced • 200g (7 oz) mushrooms • 1 onion, diced • 1 tsp garlic, crushed • 2 large potatoes, cut into chunks • 2 carrots, cut into chunks • 1 tsp thyme • 1 Tbsp tomato paste • 250ml (8.5 fl oz) chicken stock • 250ml (8.5 fl oz) heavy cream Thickener • 2 Tbsp cornstarch • 3 Tbsp water Instructions 1. Add the chicken, bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic, potatoes, carrot, thyme, tomato paste and chicken stock to the slow cooker. Gently stir the ingredients. 2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. 3. Mix 3 tbsp water with the cornstarch. Gently stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker along with the cream. 4. Cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. 5. Serve & Enjoy Cooking Tips • If you want to slim down the ingredient list, then you can leave the potatoes out of the recipe. The result will still be delicious and packed full of flavor. Of course, it may not feed as many people. • Some diced celery is an excellent addition to this slow cooker chicken and bacon casserole but is not necessary for a tasty dish. • You can use other cuts of chicken such as drumsticks or chicken breasts. I prefer to use chicken thigh as I find they cook the best in a slow cooker. • Always add cream at the end of cooking as it has a high chance of splitting. • The bacon doesn't have to be crispy, but I do highly recommend it.

Crockpot Fudge

3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon salted butter cooking spray to spray down the crock parchment paper or non-stick foil to line a 9 x 9 baking pan Use a 4-quart slow cooker. If you only have a 6-quart, that's okay, but it will melt faster, so keep an eye on your chocolate. Spray the crock well with cooking spray (PS: I recommend using a "traditional" stoneware crock for melting chocolate -- not one with a metal pot (Ninja, instantpot) because those materials get hotter faster than the ceramic/stoneware does.) Dump everything into the pot. Cover, and cook on high for about 1 hour, or on low for about 2 hours. Stir every 30 minutes. Once the chocolate has lost it's form and can be stirred into a liquid state, spread it out into a lined 9 x 9 baking pan. Chill in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours) before cutting into bite-sized squares. The Verdict. It's perfect. I wondered how the consistency would be without marshmallow fluff, but the condensed milk made the same sort of smooth texture with the chocolate as I wanted. Because the mixture doesn't need to get boiled to a candy-making boiling point, this is a great recipe for kids. If you'd like to, go ahead and add chopped nuts or candy canes for a peppermint version. Long Live Fudge!! have a happy day! happy slow cooking!! steph

Chinese Lemon Chicken (Stephanie O'Dea)

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces or equivalent 1/2 cup flour (I used Pamela's baking mix because we are gf) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 6 ounces(1/2 can) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 tablespoon or so olive oil for browning chicken. The Directions: --cut chicken into strips or largish chunks --dredge in flour and salt, shake off excess --brown chicken in a skillet with a bit of olive oil (you are not trying to cook the chicken--just give it some color and get the flour mixture to stick a bit) --place into crockpot -- a 4-quart is probably the best size or put a piece of corningware or pyrex into a large slow cooker so your chicken doesn't get lost in such a big pot. --mix the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl and pour over the top of chicken pieces --cover and cook on high for 4 hours, low for 6-8 Serve over rice, drizzle with remaining sauce. This tastes amazing all on it's own, but next time I might add a bit of red pepper flakes to the grown-up portions for a bit of a kick.

Slow Cooker Pork Ribs

Ingredients • 1kg (2.2 lb) pork ribs, membrane removed Marinade • 500ml (16 fl oz) BBQ Sauce • 30g (1 oz) brown sugar • 4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar • 2 tsp garlic, crushed • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tsp cayenne pepper Instructions 1. In a bowl, add all the marinade ingredients and mix until combined. 2. Slightly season the pork ribs with salt and pepper, and add to the slow cooker. Cover in the marinade. 3. Cook on low for six hours or until tender. 4. Remove from the slow cooker and place the ribs on a baking tray. Pour some of the sauce over the top. Broil in the oven for roughly 10 minutes. 5. Serve & Enjoy. Cooking Tips • You can use a homemade BBQ sauce, or one purchased from the store. Both will work perfectly in this recipe. • For the perfect ribs I recommend cooking on low for six hours. Alternatively, if you need them fast then you can cook them on high for three to four hours. • Remove the membrane for the ribs so that they will be super tender and easy to eat. • Broiling the meat can be skipped if you’re running low on time. • To ensure that this recipe is gluten-free, check to make sure the BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce are gluten-free.

Slow Cooker BBQ Sauce

Ingredients • 1 onion, diced • 1 tsp garlic, crushed • 1 green apple, peeled and diced • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika • ½ tsp cloves, ground • 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 Tbsp tomato paste • ½ cup brown sugar • ½ cup apple cider vinegar • 400g (14 oz) diced tomatoes • 2 Tbsp treacle Instructions 1. Place all the ingredients into the slow cooker. 2. Cook on low for 8 hours. 3. Blend until the BBQ Sauce is relatively smooth. 4. Transfer to sterilized glass jars and seal appropriately. 5. Serve & Enjoy. Cooking Tips • If you love a smoky flavor in your BBQ Sauce, then try adding a couple of drops of liquid smoke. This liquid will add a ton of flavor to the sauce. • You can also try swapping the brown sugar for honey instead, or you can do 50/50. This alteration will give you a honey BBQ sauce that is delicious. • To get a perfectly smooth BBQ sauce, you will need to push it through a sieve. Doing this will remove any lumps and leave you with a silky-smooth sauce. • The type of apple that you use should be a cooking apple such as granny smith. With that said, most variations of apple will still work fine. • Treacle can be replaced with regular molasses. However, do not use blackstrap molasses as it can be quite bitter.

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Recipe

Ingredients Beef Patties • 500g (1.1 lb) ground beef • 1 egg • ½ cup breadcrumbs • 1 onion, minced • 1 tsp garlic • 2 tsp parsley, chopped • 1 tsp salt Sauce • 1 onion sliced • 250g (9 oz) mushroom sliced • 2 cups beef stock • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Thickener • 2 Tbsp cornstarch • 3 Tbsp water Instructions 1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley and salt together. It shouldn’t be too wet or dry. 2. Form the beef mixture into four to six patties. 3. In a large frypan over high heat, brown the patties. Roughly 2-3 minutes on each side. 4. Add the onion, mushrooms, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce and beef patties to the slow cooker. 5. Cook on low for 6 hours. 6. Remove the patties and place to the side. 7. Mix the cornstarch and water until it forms a paste. Pour into the slow cooker and stir until mixed in. Season to taste. 8. Add the patties back to the slow cooker. 9. Cook on high for 30 minutes until hot and thickened. 10. Serve & Enjoy. Cooking Tips • You can use patties from the supermarket, but I highly recommend making them from scratch. It won’t take too long, and they taste so much better. • I highly recommend that your brown your beef patties before placing them in the slow cooker. It will help prevent them from falling apart. • The mushrooms aren't essential so if you're not a fan then simply leave them out of the recipe. • To get the most out of slow cooking be sure to follow our tips for the slow cooker or crock pot.

Chicken Adobo

Chicken adobo hails from the Philippines and though this recipe is made with chicken thighs, traditionally it can also be made with pork or fish. The chicken is braised in a mixture of vinegar and soy sauce that creates a sweet and sour sauce. Rice is a must to accompany this rich dish. Ingredients • 2 medium onions, sliced • 4 garlic cloves, smashed • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar • 1/3 cup soy sauce • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1 bay leaf • black pepper • 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3⁄4 pounds) • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1 cup long-grain white rice • 1 large head bok choy, cut into 1-inch strips • 2 scallions, thinly sliced How to Make It Step 1 In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the onions, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, bay leaf, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Place the chicken on top and sprinkle with the paprika. Step 2 Cook, covered, until the chicken and onions are tender, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours (this will shorten total cooking time). Step 3 Twenty minutes before serving, cook the rice according to the package directions. Step 4 Ten minutes before serving, if the slow cooker is on the low setting, turn it to high. Gently fold the bok choy into the chicken and cook, covered, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with the rice and sprinkle with the scallions.

Chuck in and Cook All Day

Helen Stockill‎ to Slow Cooker Recipe Share New Member · 3 hrs · Classic chuck in and cook all day recipe for me..cant wait to get home from work tonight 😎😁 Recipe....8 pork sausage, 1 red onion, selection of mushrooms (whatever was in the fridge), can of baked beans, can of kidney beans, slug of red wine, stock pot, big squeeze of ketchup, dash of Worcestershire sauce salt pepper and a bit of paprika. Brown the sausage and onion for a couple of minutes. Chuck everything else in and cook for 8 hrs on low. Will be serving with mash potato later 😋😋 — in Warrington, England.

Slow Cooker Swiss Steak Recipe

Ingredients Steak • 1kg (2.2 lb) chuck steak • ½ cup plain flour • 1 tsp salt • ¼ tsp black pepper, ground Sauce • ½ cup red wine • 1 onion, diced • 1 tsp garlic • 1 celery stalk, diced • 1 carrot, diced • 1 tsp oregano • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 400g (14 oz) crushed tomatoes • ½ cup beef stock Instructions 1. Tenderize each piece of steak by using a meat tenderizer. 2. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Lightly coat the steaks in the flour. 3. In a frypan over high heat, add 1 Tbsp of oil. Once hot, add the steaks and cook each side for couple of minutes. Place steaks to the side. 4. In the same frypan, add the red wine and deglaze the pan. 5. Transfer the red wine to the slow cooker and add the onion, garlic, celery, carrot, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, crushed tomatoes and beef stock. Gently stir until combined. 6. Add the steaks and cover with the sauce. 7. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender. 8. Serve & Enjoy Cooking Tips • The crushed tomatoes can be swapped for fresh tomatoes. • You may need to thicken the sauce further with some cornstarch and water. Simply mix one tablespoon of water with one tablespoon of cornstarch and mix into the sauce. • Mushrooms are an excellent addition to the sauce if you feel like having them. Feel free to add other vegetables as well. • Any type of beef steak will work fine for this recipe. I recommend using a tougher cut of meat since we will be slow cooking it for a long time. It will cook to tender and delicious. • Browning the steaks, but you're able to skip the step. I would still coat them in the flour as this helps thicken the sauce.

Slow Cooker Curry Chicken Pie Recipe

Ingredients 1kg (2.2 lb) chicken thigh, cubed 1 onion, diced 2 tsp. garlic, crushed 2 celery stalks, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 Tbsp. curry powder 1 cup chicken stock ¼ cup coconut cream Thickener: 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch 3 Tbsp. water Pie Cases Puff pastry Egg, beaten Instructions In a slow cooker, add the chicken, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, curry powder, and chicken stock. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Mix the cornstarch and water until it forms a paste. Mix into the slow cooker along with the coconut cream. Cook for 15 minutes on high or until thickened. Add the curried chicken pie filling into prepared pie tins and cover with puff pastry. Brush lightly with an egg wash. Bake in an oven at 200°C (390°F) or until golden brown. Serve & Enjoy Cooking Tips You can use any cut of chicken in this dish. For example, you can replace the chicken thigh with chicken breast instead. If you would love to add even more color and flavor to the pie filling, then consider adding some peas or corn. If you're adding peas, then add these towards the end of cooking if you wish them to stay nice and green. If you need to bulk the pie filling out a bit, then some cubed sweet potato or pumpkin works great in this filling. By the time it’s ready for the pie cases the extra chunks of vegetable will be soft and packed with flavor.

Slow Cooker Beef Tacos Recipe

Ingredients 1kg (2.2 lb) chuck beef 1 onion, diced 1 Tbsp garlic 1 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp oregano, dried 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 chili, sliced 1 cup beef stock 2 tsp lime juice Instructions In a frypan over high heat, quickly brown all sides of the beef. Once browned, put to the side. In a slow cooker, add the onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, oregano, tomato paste, chili, and beef stock. Stir to combine. Add the beef and baste it with the liquid. Cook on low for 8 hours. Remove the beef from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return the beef to the slow cooker and add the lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook on high for 15 minutes or until the beef mixture is hot. Assemble the tacos to your liking. Serve & Enjoy. Cooking Tips To make this recipe super easy you can replace all the spices with a packet of taco seasoning instead. Alternatively, you can make taco seasoning at home. If you need to feed a hungry crowd, then simply double or triple this recipe. You may need to cut the beef into several pieces. The lime can be left out of the recipe if you don't have any or would rather not add it. You can replace the beef stock for a tomato salsa instead. It will be a very different mixture but even tastier. The browning of the beef is entirely optional and can be skipped if you’re low on time or don’t feel like making more dishes to wash up. This dish will still be delicious either way.

Puttanesca Sauce

Happy Italian Sunday with Puttanesca sauce The original recipe is ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 6 cloves minced garlic 2 (28-ounce) cans Roma plum tomatoes 1 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons drained capers 2 tablespoons (8) minced anchovy 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed basil 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes Salt 1 pound of your favorite pasta, cooked al dente Directions Saute onions and garlic add anchovies, olives, tomato paste and spices Then add them to your slow cooker with the canned tomatoes, cook 1 hour on high and taste if you need to add more seasonings. Cook on low for another 4 hours and serve on your favorite pasta My Puttanesca recipe 3 qts of my own seasoned pasta sauce (already made and posted) 1/4 lb prosciutto di Parma 1 chopped onion 1 tablespoon diced garlic 1 tablespoon capers 1 cup stuffed green olives 2 cans pitted black olives Directions Chop the prosciutto small. I prefer prosciutto instead of anchovies, saute it with onions and garlic. While that is cooking chop the olives small then add all your ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 1 hour then taste and adjust the spices and cook 2-4 hours on low. ADD to your favorite pasta, top your pizza, tastes yummy over chicken legs 3 hours in your slow cooker, 3 hours over sausage and peppers and whatever your imagination wants

Apple Rhubarb Crisp

Ingredients 6 cups apples, cored, cut into chunks 4-6 cups rhubarb, cut into chunks 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Topping 1 & ½ cups plain flour 200g (7 oz.) unsalted butter ½ cup brown sugar 1 & ½ cups rolled oats 1 tsp. nutmeg, ground 1 tsp. cinnamon, ground Instructions First, in a bowl, add all the topping ingredients and mix until it resembles large breadcrumbs. In a slow cooker, add the apples, rhubarb, lemon juice and mix together. Add the topping to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 5 hours or until the rhubarb is cooked and the apples are tender. Move the lid so there is a gap for steam to escape for the last hour of cooking so the topping will harden/crisp up. Serve & Enjoy Cooking Tips Turning this up to high heat will have this tasty slow cooker dessert cooked within two hours. Just make sure you move the lid slightly, so you get the crunchy topping. For the best results, I recommend using a baking apple, but you can use any type of apple you like. It may end up quite gooey but still packed full of flavor. Some nuts can be added to the topping if you’re looking for some extra crunch. For example, chopped walnuts or pecans work incredibly well mixed into the topping.

Salsa Chicken

Ingredients 1 kg (2 lb.) chicken breasts, large cubes 2 cups salsa 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Instructions In a slow cooker, add the cubed chicken breasts and the taco seasoning. Mix together, so the chicken is coated with the seasoning. Pour the salsa over the chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add the cheese on top of the chicken, cook for a further 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Sweet and Sour Beef

Ingredients 500g (1.2 lb) beef, cubed 440g (1 lb) can pineapple Pieces with unsweetened juice (Don’t drain) 1 onion, quartered 1 carrot, peeled & sliced 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 tsp. ginger, chopped 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 4 Tbsp. ketchup 2 Tbsp. soy sauce ¼ cup apple cider vinegar Thickener 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. water Instructions In a frypan, quickly sear the beef, so it’s browned on all sides. In a slow cooker add all the ingredients except for the cornstarch and water. Cook on low for 8 hours. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until it forms a paste. Pour into the slow cooker and stir until mixed in. Cook on high for 15-30 minutes or until thickened.

Sausage and Sauerkraut

Ingredients 800g (1.8 lb) polish sausage, sliced into 1-2 cm (0.5-1 inch) pieces 500g (1.1 lb) sauerkraut, drained ¼ cup brown sugar 1 onion, sliced 1 cup lager beer Instructions Add all the ingredients into a slow cooker and stir slightly. Cook on low for 6 hours. Serve & Enjoy Cooking Tips The polish sausage can be replaced with some regular pork sausages or Italian sausages. Both will work fine, but I highly recommend that you pick up some kielbasa. If you’re not a fan of beer, then this can be swapped for something like chicken stock or water. I recommend using a lager beer, but you can swap it to something more to your liking. Just keep in mind a heavier beer such as stout, may not work as nicely. The brown sugar is important as it helps takes a bit of the bitterness away from the sauerkraut and beer. If you're not a fan of sauerkraut, you can try replacing this with just regular cabbage. This substitution will make the dish less bitter and might appeal to more people.

Sausage & Peppers

Ingredients 6 Italian sausages 1 onion, sliced 2 tsp. garlic, crushed 2 bell peppers, sliced 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 800g (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. basil Instructions In a frying pan, quickly brown the sausages on all sides. Add the sausages to the slow cooker along with the onion, garlic, bell peppers, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, basil and the oregano. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cooking Tips For the best results, I highly recommend mixing up the type of bell peppers you’re using. This particular recipe I used a red and green bell pepper. Using a variety of different colored peppers gives you not only a great combination of colors but also flavor. Browning of the sausages is completely optional, but I highly recommend doing it to reduce the amount of oil in the final dish. You will also find that it does help add a bit of a different texture to the sausages. If you can’t get your hands on Italian sausages, then any kind of fat sausage will do. Just keep in mind the fattier the sausage is, the more fat will pool in the slow cooker. Just skim this off at the end of cooking.

Pepper Steak

Ingredients 1kg (2 lb) beef, cut into strips 1 red bell pepper, thick slices 1 green bell pepper, thick slices 1 onion, chopped, thick slices Sauce 1 beef bouillon cube ¼ cup light soy sauce ½ tsp. ginger, minced 1 tsp. garlic, crushed ¼ tsp. black pepper 400g (14 oz.) crushed tomatoes 2 tsp. brown sugar ¼ cup boiling water To Thicken: 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. water Instructions In a fry pan over high heat, quickly brown the beef strips. In a small bowl, mix together the boiling water and the beef bouillon cube. Stir until completely dissolved. Next, in the slow cooker, add the beef, bell peppers, onion, beef bouillon mix, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, black pepper, crushed tomatoes, and the brown sugar, mix slightly together. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is deliciously tender. To thicken, mix the cornstarch and the water together until it forms a paste. Mix this into the slow cooker, cook for 15 minutes or until thickened.

Sausage and Potatoes

Ingredients 500g (1.1 lb) smoked sausage, cut into 1cm (0.4 in) pieces 500g (1.1 lb) potatoes, cut in chunks 1 onion, sliced 2 tsp garlic, crushed 1 cup chicken stock 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp parsley, chopped 1 cup heavy cream Thickener 3 Tbsp cornstarch 4 Tbsp water Instructions In a slow cooker, add the smoked sausage, potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce and parsley. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the potatoes are cooked. Mix the cornstarch with the water until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker along with the heavy cream. Cook on high for 15-30 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve & Enjoy. Cooking Tips The type of sausage you use is entirely up to you. For example, both Polish (Kielbasa) and Italian sausages will work very well. Even the cheap supermarket sausages work well. You can use any type of potato in this recipe, but I recommend using something like Yukon for the best results. If you have the need for cheese, then feel free to add it to this recipe. I recommend mixing it in at the same time as the cornstarch mixture. The herb that you use in this dish can easily be swapped for something else. I made use of parsley, but plenty of others such as chives will work just fine.

Beef Brisket

Ingredients 1kg (2.2 lb) Beef brisket Spice Rub 3 Tbsp. smoked paprika 2 Tbsp. ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. salt 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground cumin BBQ Sauce 400g (14 oz) crushed tomatoes ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. Tabasco 1 Tbsp. honey ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 1 onion, sliced Instructions In a bowl, mix the smoked paprika, pepper, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Rub the seasoning mix into the beef brisket. Place in the fridge overnight. In a slow cooker, mix the crushed tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, Tabasco, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and the onion. Place the beef brisket into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. Rest for 10 minutes before either slicing or shredding.

Southern Style Green Beans & Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans 8 slices bacon 1 onion, diced 3-4 large red or gold potatoes, peeled 3-4 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt + more to taste 1 teaspoon pepper Instructions: Wash and trim beans then cut into 2-inch pieces; set aside. Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces then sauté over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven until browned. Add onion and beans then continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cut potatoes into large cubes then add to pot. Add chicken broth (enough to cover potatoes), butter, salt and pepper to the pot then bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover then reduce heat to medium-low then cook for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let rest 15 minutes before serving. Notes: You can make this with canned beans (probably 4-5 cans). Drain the beans and skip sautéing them. Just add the drained beans with the potatoes. Canned beans aren't as good but they're still pretty dang tasty. You can also make this in a crock pot. Once bacon, onion and beans are sauteed, add everything to a slow cooker then cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 or until potatoes are tender. I use red potatoes or yukon gold. You won't want to use russet or baking potatoes as they won't hold up being boiled this long.

Beef & Guinness Pie

Ingredients: Pie Filling ¼ cup cornstarch 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1kg (2.2 lb) chuck steak, cubed 2 onions, sliced 1 Tbsp. garlic, crushed 1 carrot, diced 400ml (13.5 fl oz) Guinness 2 bay leaves 1 cup beef stock Pie Case 2 sheets puff pastry 1 egg, beaten Instructions: In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add the beef and gently toss. In a frypan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp. oil. Once hot, add the beef and cook until browned (Approx. 5 minutes.) In the slow cooker, add the beef, onion, garlic, carrot, Guinness, bay leaves, and beef stock. Cook on low for 6-8 hours Remove the bay leaves. Add the pie filling to prepared pie tins. Cover with puff pastry, lightly brush with an egg wash. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) or until golden brown.

Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts 1 tsp. tabasco 1 tsp. garlic, crushed ½ cup honey ¼ cup whole grain mustard ¼ cup Dijon mustard Salt & pepper to season To Thicken 2 Tbsp. water 2 Tbsp. cornstarch Instructions: In a jug, mix together the tabasco, garlic, honey, Dijon and whole grain mustard. In a slow cooker, add the chicken breasts and pour the honey mustard sauce over the top. Cook for 4-6 hours on low. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Remove the chicken breasts and mix in the cornstarch mix. Return the chicken breasts to the slow cooker and cook for 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients: 1kg (3 lb.) chicken thighs 1 tsp. garlic, crushed 2 tsp. ginger, crushed ½ cup honey ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ¼ cup rice wine vinegar ¼ tsp. black pepper To thicken 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. water Instructions: In the slow cooker add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and the rice wine vinegar. Add the chicken and baste it with the sauce. Cook on low for 6 hours. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place to the side. In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch with the water until it forms a smooth paste. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker and mix together. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and cook for 15 minutes.

Sweet and Sticky Orange Chicken

Ingredients: 500g (17 ½ oz) chicken breasts, cubed 1 tsp. garlic, crushed 1 tsp. ginger, minced ½ cup sweet orange marmalade ½ cup BBQ Sauce 2 Tbsp. Teriyaki sauce To thicken (Optional) 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. water Instructions: In a slow cooker, mix together the garlic, ginger, sweet orange marmalade, BBQ sauce and the teriyaki sauce. Mix until well combined. Mix in the cubed chicken breasts. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Roughly 15 minutes before you go to serve, mix together the cornstarch and water until it forms a paste. Mix the cornstarch paste into the slow cooker, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 500g (1 lb.) ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 tsp. garlic, crushed 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 cup ketchup Instructions: In a frypan over high heat, brown the ground beef. Once browned, drain off the excess fluid and transfer to a slow cooker. In the slow cooker, add the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

"Crack" Chicken

Ingredients: 1kg (2 lb) chicken breasts 500g (16 oz.) cream cheese ¼ cup chicken stock or water 30g (1 oz.) dry ranch seasoning 500g (16 oz.) fried crispy bacon Instructions: In a slow cooker, add the chicken, cream cheese, chicken stock and ranch dressing. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken falls apart easily. Pull the chicken apart using two forks. Add the diced bacon and mix together until well combined.

Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) chuck beef, cut into strips 2 onions, quartered 3 tsp. garlic, crushed 2 tsp. ginger, minced ¾ cup beef stock ½ cup low sodium soy sauce ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup oyster sauce 1 Tbsp. sesame oil 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, to thicken 4 cups broccoli florets, room temperature Instructions: Firstly, quickly brown the beef in a frying pan. In the slow cooker, add the onions, beef, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, beef stock, soy, brown sugar, and the sesame oil. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. 30 minutes before you go to serve, mix together the cornstarch with 2 tbsp. of water. Mix into the slow cooker along with the broccoli. Cook until thickened and the broccoli is warm, roughly 30 minutes.

Slow Cooker Fudge

Ingredients: 3 cups chocolate chips (Milk or dark chocolate) 400g (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 Tbsp. butter, unsalted Instructions: Prepare an 8X8 Pan by greasing and lining it with baking paper Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to low and leave the lid off. Cook for one hour, stirring every 15-30 minutes. Once done, pour into the lined tin. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Once set cut into squares and enjoy!

Rice Pudding

Ingredients: ¾ cups long-grain white rice 4 cups milk ½ cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp. vanilla bean or extract 2 Tbsp. butter Instructions: Firstly, rinse the rice under cold water. In the slow cooker, add all the ingredients and mix until sugar is dissolved. Cover & cook on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours or until the rice is cooked and is creamy.

Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 500g (1 pound) ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 tsp. crushed garlic 1 green or red bell pepper 1 packet (30g/1 oz.) taco seasoning 375g (13 Oz.) enchilada sauce 8-10 corn tortillas 3 cups cheddar cheese Instructions: In a frypan over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Once slightly browned, drain any excess fluid and add the taco seasoning. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Lightly spray a slow cooker with oil. Add about ¼ cup of the enchilada sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add 2 tortillas on top of the sauce. Now layer as followed: 1/3 beef mix, 1/3 diced bell pepper, 4 Tbsp. enchilada sauce, 3/4 cup cheese, 2 tortillas and repeat until you run out of chili mix. Finish with tortillas on the top and any of the remaining cheese. You should get 2-3 layers depending on the slow cooker size. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Chuck Roast

Pork Chops

Spaghetti Sauce

2 cans diced tomatoes 2 cans tomato sauce 1 can tomato paste 1 pound sweet Italian sausage (crumbled) 1 pound hamburger (crumbled) 1 package mushrooms (I used the large package) 2 large onions (chopped) Several cloves of smoked garlic to taste 1 6 oz package of Parmesan cheese Oregano (to taste) Basil (to taste) Sugar (to taste) Salt and Pepper (to taste) Get crockpot ready by setting temp to low. I used a 4 qt, but a 5 qt would work as well. In pot place diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste. I used two pans and cooked the mushrooms, onions and garlic in one and sausage and hamburger in another. While the stuff is browning I added oregano, basil, salt, pepper and sugar in the pot. Once the hamburger and the sausage frying are browned drain and add to pot. Add browned mushrooms, onions and garlic to the pot as well. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix everything together and taste. This is the point to add more of anything seasoning wise you need. Cover and cook 8-10 hours. If you are around while cooking recheck taste about halfway through cook time and add seasoning as needed.