Perfectly light for the summer and ridiculously delish. I think you could serve this soup chilled too! While I don't love eating soup in the summer, a lighter "chillable" soup is sometimes all I need/want to eat after a day in the sun. This is also super freezer friendly once it's cooked, so you could do a double batch and freeze some to serve chilled later in the … [Read more...]
Cowboy Beans
Ok, so this might be another meal that I'd just spoon right out of the slow cooker...if that wasn't inappropriate. (Also, who made up the rule that it's not appropriate to eat right out of the slow cooker. I'm totally questioning these "society norms" at the moment...but maybe that's because I'm starving and need to go eat lunch ;) ) This recipe does call for pre-browned … [Read more...]
Spinach Artichoke Dip Chicken
So. I have very little self-control problem when it comes to book stores. And office supply stores. It's like I walk into the store and leave my self-control at the curb, then walk out with more than I went in for. (Thankfully I don't have this issue with the grocery store!) I've learned that it's better for me to order books and office supplies online. Way less … [Read more...]
Mango Chicken
I big puffy heart love mango. I love eating it off the seed. I love it in a fruit salad. I love it in smoothies. And I love it slow cooked with chicken. You could use a ripe mango...or a mango that you thought was going to ripen but isn't ripening fast enough. If that's the case, then you'll definitely want to have this recipe tucked in your back pocket. It's perfect for using … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Berry Crisp
Pardon me while I just take the slow cooker insert and just start eating right out of it. Because I thought about it. Then I thought, I should just have this for dinner...the whole thing...all for me. Sometimes I have these "selfish chef" moments...where I want it all to myself, and this....THIS. This is one of those. If it wouldn't look awkward for me to place the slow … [Read more...]
Balsamic Chicken with Spring Vegetables
This super simple dinner cooks the day away in the slow cooker. Take advantage of summer deals on bell peppers and summer squash and make this for dinner one night...or a couple nights. The splashes of balsamic vinegar are the perfect complement to the flavors from the veggies! See the complete recipe for Balsamic Chicken with Spring Vegetables here! Pin all … [Read more...]
4-Ingredient Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
THESE PORK CHOPS. The creamy ranch dressing sauce that these pork chops cook in is outstanding. You could make these with just 4 ingredients (not including the sides or garnish), or if you're not into processed foods you can easily make these from scratch. (What you see above is the from scratch version - both the ranch and the sauce.) The pork chops are super tender … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Manwich Shredded Beef Sandwiches
A fun and ridiculously delicious twist on sloppy joe sandwiches. Instead of using ground beef, you slow cooker a beef roast with the thick and chunky sloppy joe sauce and a can of diced tomatoes. The acidity from the tomatoes helps soften and tenderize the beef roast, and the sloppy joe sauce infuses it's flavors into the meat as it slow cooks. Serve on sandwich buns or … [Read more...]
Zesty Ham & Bean Soup
Yes, a soup in the summer. It's super low maintenance and easy to get in the slow cooker, and it's "light" and also great served cooler or even chilled. Hope you enjoy this delicious ham and bean soup... See the recipe for Zesty Ham & Bean Soup here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Summer Slow Cooker Recipes here! Erin’s Personal Recommendations for Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Lemon & Dill Salmon
I recently started cooking our salmon in the slow cooker and WOOOWWWWWWEEEEEEEE! wow-e. Yes, you can absolutely cook salmon in the slow cooker. And it's crazy delicious. Yes, it's better than baked. And better than grilled. (In my opinion.) Why? Because the end result is a softer, flakier, more tender fish. And it seems to soak up the flavors better. This is a … [Read more...]