I love my slow cooker but, I must admit, at first I really wasn’t that sure what to cook with it. My first few meals came out oaky but they weren’t exactly tasty! I just tossed a few vegetables and some meat into my cooker, added some lentils, and a couple of pints of vegetable stock and then switched it on. Six hours later I had a hot meal but I’m not sure what I’d call it – a casserole? A stew? A hot mess?!
Anyway, after quite a lot of semi-successful experimentation, I started looking for recipes because I was getting bored of the same old Sarah-pot luck stew and boy, am I glad I did. The first few recipes I tried really opened my eyes to how good slow cooked food could taste and each one took no more than a few minutes to prepare.
I also learned tricks like layering ingredients and browning the meat before putting it in the slow cooker that made the meals taste even better.
If you are new to slow cooking or don’t feel you are getting the best meals from your slow cooker, I urge you to try some of these recipes. Each one is tried, tested, and certified delicious by me!
If you’re starting with slow cooking and you don’t have much kitchen skills, no worries, these are the recipes I recommend you to start. To check all my Easy Slow Cooker recipes click here.
Easy Recipes
For beginners and for those days you just simple want something simple, easy but tasty and good for you. Choose homemade food over processed food, try this delicious easy recipes here.
If you like ribs you will love this slow cooker ribs. No kitchen skills needed and only 10 minutes for preparation time.
It’s really easy to make and delicious to eat. An Healthy Irish Stew to enjoy with your family.
Good and very healthy porridge to prepare with your slow cooker and add some fruit and dry fruits to make a perfect breakfast to start your day.
Recipes for Two
Using a 2 quart size you can prepare 2 servings. You can also use a bigger slow cooker, and prepare more servings for the rest of week. All my recipes for two here.
Cheap pork cuts are the best for slow cooking. Enjoy this pork belly delicious recipe.
A tender beef pot roast prepared on your slow cooker is always a nice meal. Give it a try ! You only need 15 minutes to prepare it.
Tender, juicy and tasty lamb prepared on your slow cooker. It’s a delicious meal to enjoy with your friends and family.
Beef Recipes
Cheap beef cuts are the best for your slow cooker. Save money and enjoy this delicious and quick to prepare recipes. Recipes here.
This “in your sleep chili” is so easy to make, you could literally make it in your sleep! You can throw it together in minutes in the morning, and then enjoy it for dinner after having spent a day doing whatever you like!
I’m sure you had tried beef stroganoff, but prepared on your slow cooker it’s a totally different experience. Give it a try.
If you have never tried a goulash you will love this recipe. If you do have tried you will find how easy is to prepare a delicious and healthy goulash for your family.
Prepare in the morning enjoy at dinner with your friends and family. This recipe will impress them.
Weight Loss Recipes
Preparing delicious and healthy recipes is an easy task with your slow cooker. Low carb and high protein recipes will help you to lose weight while you still enjoy meals you love. Give it a try. All recipes are here.
This gluten-free, high protein and easy to digest is also so easy to prepare. Healthy meals don’t have to be boring or hard to prepare, can be easy and delicious
Prepare a delicious homemade hot pot with your slow cooker. Easy, tasty and perfect for weight loss goals. Give it a try.
I’m sure you had tried beef stroganoff, but prepared on your slow cooker it’s a totally different experience. Give it a try.
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Meals
Invariably high in vegetables, fiber, and vitamins and incredibly healthy. These are some of my favorites and, after trying them, I think you’ll like them too. I honestly believe that not having meat from time to time is a good thing and these recipes are an ideal way to try going meat-free. All my veggie slow cooking recipes here. Enjoy.Use your slow cooker to take the hard work out of making dinner. Try this great spinach and mushroom lasagne.
Baked veggies with some mozzarella cheese. Light, tasty and yet very filling recipe. Use your crock-pot, eat healthy, takes only 30 minutes
If you haven’t tried sweet potato in a coconut curry you will love it. Give it a try.
A delicious Chilli, high on protein with no meat. Enjoy a veggie and delicious meal with your family
Chicken Recipes
I love chicken; there, I said it! Some people think chicken is bland as, after all, “everything tastes like chicken,” but if you cook it properly and especially in a slow cooker, chicken can be super-tasty.
I think chicken gets a bad rap because it’s so low in fat and most people chose chicken breasts which are leaner still. I, on the other hand, much prefer chicken thighs as the fat content is a little higher, the meat is darker, and it just tastes better.
My favorite chicken slow cooking recipes listed here.
Take the stress out of dinnertime with this super-simple slow cooker chicken curry. It’s as healthy as it is tasty.
I was so excited when I found this slow cooker tortilla chicken stew recipe that I just had to share it with you! It’s easy to make, delicious, and healthy too. I love it so much; it’s the perfect dinner for the whole family!
An exotic way to prepare chicken using your slow cooker. It’s healthy, easy and delicious !
Chicken with a taste of bacon along with noodles. Simple, high on protein and perfect for before workout. Enjoy