Crock Pot Black-Eyed Peas

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New Year’s is upon us, and I could use all the luck I can get in the New Year.  In the South Black Eyed Peas are the food to eat for good luck!  My husband loves these by themselves or even over rice. I made this huge crockpot full the other day and they smelled [...]

Slow Cooked Turkey & Rice Soup

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If you are looking for something to do with that last bit of leftover turkey this soup recipe is not only amazing, but very easy! 5.0 from 1 reviews Save Print Slow Cooked Turkey & Rice Soup Author: Amanda Carlisle Recipe type: Dinner Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  8 hours Total time:  8 hours 5 mins [...]

Crock Pot Cornbread Dressing

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Thanksgiving is coming but not all of the goodies need to go in the oven.  Free up some space and make your Dressing or Stuffing in the crockpot! This is a fabulous recipe because it is gluten free and dairy free so all of your guests can enjoy!  I added in some of my favorite [...]

Homemade Slow Cooked Pasta Sauce

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I love DIY recipes, and I currently have an abundance of tomatoes coming from my garden. Now is the perfect time to make your own pasta sauce in the slow cooker! Save Print Homemade Slow Cooked Pasta Sauce Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  8 hours Total time:  8 hours 5 mins Serves: 6 meal size [...]

Spanish Style Yellow Rice (Slow Cooked)

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This is a favorite side dish at my house.  Goes great with grilled chicken! Save Print Spanish Style Yellow Rice (Slow Cooked) Recipe type: Side Dish Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  4 hours 30 mins Total time:  4 hours 35 mins Serves: 6   Ingredients 2 can (14oz) chicken broth 1½ cups uncooked converted long grain [...]

Garlic Cauliflower Mash (Fake Mashed Potatoes)

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I love healthy alternatives to family favorites, especially when they are made super easy with my crock pot Save Print Garlic Cauliflower Mash (Fake Mashed Potaotes) Recipe type: Side Dish Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  6 hours Total time:  6 hours 10 mins Serves: 6   Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower 3 cups water 4 large [...]

Crock Pot Chick Peas

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img source Love cooking with beans, but the price of canned goods is climbing.  It really isn’t hard to cook your own dried beans, especially with your crockpot. You can make your own chickpeas for salads, homemade Hummus and more for about 75% cheaper than canned. Here is how. Save Print Chick Peas (Crock Pot) [...]

Tomato Risotto (Slow Cooker)

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img source I am always looking for great side dishes that can be turned into meals and this is a winner.  This great Tomato risotto can have white beans or some diced chicken to turn it into a meal! Save Print Tomato Risotto (Slow Cooker) Recipe type: side dish Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  2 [...]