Guess what? I finally have a slow-cooker in my life! Apparently I dropped enough hints, because my mom and my mother-in-law each got us this beauty for Christmas (yes, we returned one), and my favorite hobby of the new year has been testing out recipes that I can throw in the cooker in the morning… then reap the rewards at the end of the day. I am learning, however, that not all slow-cooker recipes are created equal. There’s a major difference between the mushy, bland quality of some crockpot recipes of the past, and the full-of-flavor, tenderized, comforting dishes we’ve recently been devouring. In honor of these chilly winter days where my tastebuds call out for the latter, thought I’d round up the very best slow cooker recipes I’ve discovered so far. Click through, and I’d love to know in the comments: what’s your favorite slow-cooker recipe? Give me the dish!
Crispy Caramelized Pork Ramen Noodle Soup with Curry Roasted Acorn Squash by Half Baked Harvest
Quinoa White Chili with Roasted Poblanos from Oh My Veggies
Smoky Pulled Pork Tacos with Cherry-Peach Salsa from Iowa Girl Eats
S’mores Brownies by Something Swanky
Chicken Wild Rice Soup from Pinch of Yum
Spinach & Artichoke Dip from Damn Delicious
Lemon Garlic Chicken by No. 2 Pencil
Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soup by The Roasted Root
Three Bean Turkey Chili Baked Potatoes from Fit Foodie Finds
Banana Nut Oatmeal from The Lemon Bowl
Quinoa Lentil Tacos by Begin Within Nutrition
Garlic Mashed Potatoes by Damn Delicious
Carne Asada Nachos from How Sweet It Is
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread from Crazy for Crust
Thai Chicken Soup by Foodie Crush
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These dishes all look amazing! I don’t have a slow cooker, but it’s been on my wish list for a while. I think the pulled pork tacos would be first on my list to try!
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I’m feeling inspired to crank up the slow cooker and try the Thai chicken soup. Never imagined making garlic mashed potatoes in the slow cooker but that recipe sounds delicious! Would you please remind me next Thanksgiving 🙂
I will point out that with the thai soup it will be best if you can fry the curry paste before hand. It makes for a much richer flavor than just heat.
If you’re in the mood for pasta, Jessica Seinfeld’s slow cooker lasagna is SO easy, very customizable, and makes the kitchen smell yummy.
oooh that sounds delish! I’ll look it up asap!
I am new to the slow cooker…we are a grilling family but I asked for one for Christmas and have been enjoying many creative meals! Our favorites are chicken and dumplings and pulled pork tacos…I’m excited to try some of these recipes! Camille, I know this is off subject but could you please tell me the color of your linen sheers in your family room I wanted to place an order with RH and have your paint color as well I just wasn’t sure if they were optic whIte or white…which seems more like a cream. Any help would be appreciated…Thank you!
Of course! They are the “white,” which is a very soft white and I think would coordinate with lots of different shades of white or cream on the walls. 🙂 We love them!!!
Camille – don’t forget about crock pot liners! If you haven’t discovered them yet they make clean up SO much easier!
Oh what IS this amazing thing? I’m not yet acquainted with crock pot liners… tell me more! 🙂
Here is a link to one on Amazon (but you can just buy them at your regular grocery store). Makes the cleaning up super easy! Love your site, Camille!
Oops! I forgot the link! 🙂
http://www.amazon.com/Reynolds-Metals-00504-Cooker-Liners/dp/B00578EKRY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421947365&sr=8-1&keywords=crock+pot+liners&pebp=1421947398753&peasin=B00578EKRY
I am so honored to be part of such a wonderful collection of recipes! Many thanks 🙂
Read this and bought a crockpot on amazon. Woop!
SkinnyTaste has some really tried and true slow cooker recipes.
This Moroccan Chicken slow cooker recipe is a go-to at my house- super delicious and super easy.
https://www.skinnytaste.com/slow-cooker-moroccan-chicken-olive-tagine/
Picadillo Stuffed Peppers
https://www.skinnytaste.com/crock-pot-picadillo-stuffed-peppers/
This barbacoa recipe is killer and great for a group
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/barbacoa-recipe/
And this beef, tomato, and ancini de pepe soup is so comforting in the winter
https://www.skinnytaste.com/beef-tomato-and-acini-di-pepe-soup/