Slow Cooker


How to Make Yogurt in the Slow Cooker {A Year of Slow Cooking}

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 21, 2012

My friend Steph has got you covered. And your crockpot covered. Literally. Check out all the details for making your own yogurt in the slow cooker. It is a “fine art,” but once you’ve got it figured out, you can really really save! Share and Enjoy

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Slow Cooker Apple Crisp {The Big Red Pot}

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 20, 2012

I think I’ll be treating my boys to this dessert later this week! *drool* (Sorry, it’s rude to drool in front of you all. Please pardon my poor manners!) Slow Cooker Apple Crisp from The Big Red Pot   Share and Enjoy

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup {A Slob Comes Clean}

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 20, 2012

MMMMmmmm. Yes, please! Love these simple ingredients…most of them (all of them?) are pantry staples! Chicken Tortilla Soup in the slow cooker from A Slob Comes Clean (Dana also has a super cool ebook out too. She herself is tons of fun, super energetic and she’s super helpful…so I know her ebook will be that [...]

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It’s SLOW COOKER Week!

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on February 20, 2012

My go-to resource for anything slow cooker is Stephanie O’Dea, also known as the Crockpot Lady. I love her, her blog, and how she’s helped some many save time, money and sanity! Cookbook Recipes You’ll find a number of slow cooker recipes in my first 2 cookbooks, including… Slow Cooker Apple-Dijon Pork Roast Slow Cooker [...]

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I really love it when my slow cooker can do the work for me and in the winter months that means navy beans.

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Shredded Pork with Mushrooms – Give Every Night New Flavor

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on January 20, 2012

I love how smoothly my days “run” when I’ve got dinner going in the slow cooker…

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Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage and Peppers – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on November 28, 2011

5 minutes. That’s what I’m giving this one for prep time.

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Tricia’s October Potatofest Recipes

by Tricia H on October 27, 2011

Our feeding the larger family ways will help you feed a crowd and take a break during the holidays!

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Apple Crisp – Freezer, Slow Cooker, Oven and Campfire {Guest Post}

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 26, 2011

I like to make several kits in batches and freeze the crumb topping with it. This is a fantastic way to preserve the “not so perfect apple” and prevent waste…

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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken – $5 Dinner Challenge

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on October 24, 2011

This is me…being lazy.

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