Slow Cooker Recipes To Love

Honey Garlic Chicken

With the New Year behind us, it seems every where I look around the internet, everyone is making resolutions, setting goals and looking for a way to improve their lives in 2014. I'm not big on resolutions, but I have set a few manageable goals for this year. Some are personal. And some are more family oriented. Under both categories I have the word "simplify."

I want to simplify my life, my family time and my home. That means acquiring new skills in home making and the kitchen. I have owned a slower cooker (aka crock pot) for a few years now and periodically pull it out. But I am amazed at how many food bloggers practically live out of their crock pots...or at least constantly feed their families out of them.

I decided increasing my practice and use of slow cookers definitely supported my "simplify" goal in many ways: reduce meal preparation time in the evenings, reduce stress over what's for dinner, and increase adoration from the family at my mad cooking skills. I found tons of slow cooker resources, blogs and free recipes online to get me started. And I am sharing two of my best finds with you here.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

The Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken from Repeat Crafter Me, and featured at Old Fashioned Living, is my new favorite by far. It's simple, delicious and goes with just about any veggie or rice dish I can think of. Very versatile.

My other find is the Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos from Love From The Oven. This will be my go-to crock pot recipe and here's why: It's easy to prepare, my family LOVES tacos and the recipe is so versatile. I can easily substitute shredded beef or pulled pork in for the chicken and get the same delicious result! Plus, I can pair this with tortillas, pita bread, lettuce wraps, served over rice or pasta, or even rolled up enchilada style.

So that wraps up my New Year's goal to simplify and my new favorite slow cooker recipes (free by the way). What are your goals for 2014? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!

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Creative Crock Pot Recipes!

Do you have a busy family on the go? Or maybe you just want a way to simplify dinner and prep time? If you have a crock pot but haven't taken the time to use it much yet - you are in for a treat. That handy kitchen appliance is helping busy people everywhere eat better!

And so...as crock pots liberate busy moms and dads everywhere, and astound freshly graduated students, I will do my part to help. I've gathered just a few of the tasty crock pot recipes we have at Alicia's Recipes, free for you to use!

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

Crock Pot Cafe Rio Beef

Chunky Applesauce

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

Crock Pot Chicken & Rice

Now go, pull out your crock pot, embrace it and begin a beautiful relationship with a kitchen appliance that will save your sanity and a lot of cooking time! Visit Alicia's Recipes for even more great recipes and crock pot ideas. Or connect with us on Facebook to get inspired and join our yummy community.

Savory Super Bowl Fixins!

In honor of Super Bowl XLVI, I have put together some dishes I think you will enjoy not just on Sunday, but anytime!  Whether you are entertaining a crowd during the game or just want to make something a little different, these recipes will not disappoint.

Crock Pot Cafe Rio Beef

Doesn't that Cafe Rio Beef in the tortilla look tasty?  Add some fresh tomatoes, salad greens, and maybe a little bit of guacamole and you have a touchdown taco!

Fiesta Dip

And don't forget the chips and salsa...wait I mean Fiesta Dip!  Why settle for the same salsa, when you can adventure out and explore a new chip dip with Fiesta flair?

PB and Chocolate Jumbo Rice Krispie Treats

Okay so this one breaks off from the Mexican Food theme we had going, but can you blame me?  I had to leave you with something sweet and delicious to complete your Super Bowl Sunday Spread!

Enjoy! Remember, we love feedback and photos!

New recipes added

Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and share with you some of the latest recipes that have been added to the Alicia's. There's also a giveaway this month for a microwave quesadilla maker, so be sure to enter (see end of post)!

New recipes:

Banana and Peanut Butter Pancakes
Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
Blueberry-Bran Pancakes
Sweet Potato Pecan Waffles
Bartlett Harlequin Jam
Caramel Apple Pear Cobbler
Grilled Pears with Currants
Oatmeal Muffins
Spiced Pear Bread
Blackberry Muffins (pictured)
Crock Pot Sausage And Sweet Potatoes
Crock Pot Sausage Chowder
Crockpot Chili With Beans
Crockpot Taco Soup
Applesauce Pancakes
Impossibly Easy Italian Chicken Pie
Red Lobster Biscuits
Duck Cassoulet
Blackberry Breakfast Bars
Blackberry Crepes
Jeanie's Tomato Salsa
Chocolate Sauce

Enter our giveaway!

This month, enter to win this MiracleWare Microwave Quesadilla Maker & Tortilla Warmer.

Great for kids and dorms! Make quesadillas the easy and tidy way -- in the microwave! Our microwave quesadilla maker lets you pile on the fillings without worrying about flipping and making a mess on the stove.

Rules: Must be a legal U.S. resident, 18 years or older. You may enter once per day. Entries will be accepted through midnight, CST on August 15, 2010. Winner will be drawn at random and notified via email.  They will have 7 days to respond or an alternate winner will be drawn.

To enter, click here and fill out the form

Crock Pot Turkey Soup

Today's recipe is...

Crock Pot Turkey Soup

8 c. water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes (cut up)
1 c. celery, diced
1/2 c. carrots, diced
1 lg. turnip
1/2 c. onions
1/4 c. fresh parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1 turkey carcass

Place everything in crock pot. (Don't bother picking the meat off of the carcass, it will cook off in the pot.) Cook 7-9 hours on low setting.


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Crock Pot Tacos

Today's recipe is...

Crock Pot Tacos

3 lbs. of either beef or pork (shoulder cut or loin)
1 lg. Onion
2 cans either Mexican or Cajun stewed tomatoes
1 (optional) can of chopped green chilies
2 pkgs. Tortillas
1 pkg. grated cheese
1 can olives
1/2 head of chopped lettuce
1 chopped tomato
1 chopped avocado

Brown meat and place in a crockpot or a heavy kettle. Combine the next 3 ingredients. Cook for 6-9 hours on low in the crockpot or 2-3 hours on low in heavy kettle. When meat is completely cooked, shred it with a fork. Serve other ingredients salad bar style. Make their own tacos.

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Crock Pot Spinach Casserole

Today's recipe is...

Crock Pot Spinach Casserole

2 pkgs. frozen spinach pieces, thawed
2 c. cooked noodles
1 c. shredded cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. butter or margarine

Combine all ingredients in Crockpot. Cover and cook 4-6 hours on low. Serves 8.

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Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Pork

Today's recipe is...

Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Pork

2 tbsp. corn oil
Less than 1/4 c. vinegar
3 tbsp. Cornstarch
1 lg. can pineapple chunks (drained)
2 tbsp. Catsup
1/2 c. green pepper (chopped)
2 lbs. boneless pork (1 inch pieces)
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. corn syrup
1 lg. Onion

Brown pork in corn oil. Layer pork, green pepper and onion in crockpot. Mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water, add remaining ingredients and pour over pork. Cook on low 4 hours or until tender.

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Butterflied Chops And Potatoes

Today's recipe is...

Butterflied Chops And Potatoes

6 or more medium red potatoes, thickly sliced
1 large onion, quartered and thickly sliced
4 to 6 boneless, butterflied pork chops
1 packet Zesty Italian dressing mix (0.6oz)
salt and pepper to taste

Toss potatoes and onion with salt and pepper; top with pork chops. Sprinkle chops with dressing mix. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours. (a 4 1/2-quart or larger pot will be necessary for the larger number of chops & potatoes.)
Serves 4 to 6.

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Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken

Today's recipe is...

Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken

1 c. catsup
4 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
6 frozen boiler-fryer chicken thighs,
or any favorite chicken parts

Mix all ingredients, except chicken, in crock pot. Add frozen chicken. Cook on high for 8 to 10 hours with lid on. Serve over rice. If desired, thicken sauce with cornstarch. Serves 4.

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Crock Pot Ravioli Casserole

Today's recipe is...

Crock Pot Ravioli Casserole

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
1 (8 oz.) pkg. twisty noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. milk Italian sausage
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. oil
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 c. Parmesan
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 green onions, chopped

Defrost spinach. Squeeze dry. Cook noodles in boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Brown meats and onion in oil until crumbly. Add tomato sauce, salt and oregano. Cover. Simmer 30 minutes. Mix in spinach. Turn crock pot on high after buttering bottom and sides. Spoon half the noodles into the buttered crock pot. Top with half of meat mixture and half the Parmesan cheese. Cover with layers of remaining noodles, meat and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with Jack cheese and green onions. Cook on high for one hour. Serves 8.

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Crock Pot Cabbage Rolls

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Crock Pot Cabbage Rolls

12 lg. cabbage leaves

1 lb. lean ground beef or lamb

1/2 c. cooked rice

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

3/4 c. water

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/8 tsp. Pepper

1/4 tsp. leaf thyme

1/4 tsp. Nutmeg

1/4 tsp. Cinnamon

Wash cabbage leaves. Boil 4 cups water. Turn off heat. Soak leaves in water for 5 minutes. Remove, drain and cool. Combine ground meat; rice, salt, pepper, thyme, nutmeg and cinnamon. Place 2 tablespoons meat mixture on each leaf and roll firmly. Stack in electric slow cooker. Combine tomato paste and water; pour over stuffed cabbage. Cover. Cook on low setting for 8-10 hours.

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Crockpot Barbecued Chicken

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Barbecued Chicken

1 frying chicken cut up or quartered 

1 can condensed tomato soup 

3/4 cup chopped onion 

1/4 cup vinegar 

3 Tablespoons brown sugar 

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/4 teaspoon sweet basil 

1/4 teaspoon thyme

Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine all other ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover tightly and cook at "low" for 6-8 hours. Makes 4 servings.

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Rosemary Chicken

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Rosemary Chicken

1 (5-pound) roasting chicken, rinsed and fat removed

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

2 stalks celery with leaves, cut into pieces

2 small onions, sliced

1 whole garlic head, cloves peeled

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Remove and discard giblets and neck from the chicken. Rinse and pat dry. Trim excess fat. Place rosemary, celery, 1/4 of onion, and 6 garlic cloves in the cavity of the chicken; tie legs together with string. Place chicken, breast side up, in the crock pot. Add remaining onion and garlic. Drizzle lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with the salt, pepper and paprika. Cover; cook on low for 8 hours.

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Crock Pot Black Forest Pot Roast

Today's recipe for Black Forest Pot Roast makes a delicious meal that cooks all day. Come home and dinner is served!

Crock Pot Black Forest Pot Roast

3.5 pound boneless chuck or round bone roast
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup water
4 dried shitake mushrooms, stems removed, crumbled and rinsed
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Trim away all fat from the meat. Place in the slow cooker. In small bowl, combine onion, water, mushrooms, ketchup, wine, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, pepper and garlic.

Pour mixture over meat. Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours. Remove meat and slice. Keep warm. Turn control to HIGH. Dissolve cornstarch in water, stir into cooker. Cover and cook on High 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce with meat.

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