Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 16 oz (1 lb) elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 3 cups whole milk 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed 4 […]
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Over Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (LOW) Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 4 garlic […]
Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7 hours 5 minutes Total Time: 7 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 lb / 1.8 kg total) 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar 2 tbsp sweet paprika 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion […]
Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana with Sausage and Kale
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 10 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 6 hours on LOW (or 3 hours 30 minutes on HIGH) Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes on LOW (or 4 hours on HIGH) Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 lb (560 g) Italian sausage, casings removed […]
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 9 hours Total Time: 9 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 to 3.5 lb corned beef brisket (flat cut), with spice packet (or 1.5 tbsp pickling spice) 2 medium yellow onions, thick wedges 2 lb baby gold or red potatoes, halved 1 […]
Slow Cooker Rotisserie-Style Whole Chicken with Herb Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours 45 minutes on High (or 7 hours 15 minutes on Low, including broil) Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes on High (or 7 hours 45 minutes on Low) Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken (4 to 4.5 lb) 6 tbsp unsalted […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Stack Casserole
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 4 hrs (High) or 6.5 hrs (Low) Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins (High) or 7 hrs (Low) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (or 3 cups cooked shredded chicken) 28 oz enchilada sauce (red or salsa verde), […]
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon Over Mashed Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 8 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes 6 oz thick-cut bacon, diced 1 lb cremini mushrooms, halved 10 oz frozen pearl onions, thawed and patted dry 6 cloves garlic, […]
Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast with Pepperoncini
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours (Low) Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 to 4 lb boneless beef chuck roast 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix (about 3 tbsp) 1 (1 oz) packet au jus gravy […]
Slow Cooker Louisiana Red Beans and Rice with Andouille
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus optional overnight soak) Cook Time: 8 hours on LOW (or 5–6 hours on HIGH) Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes (plus soak) Quick Ingredients 1 lb dried small red beans (Camellia) or red kidney beans, sorted and rinsed 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced […]









