A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: May
Down-South Banh Mi
Down-South Banh Mi Recipe
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Huevos Rancheros
A beloved Mexican breakfast translates easily from day to night when it's made in the slow-cooker. Serve Huevos Rancheros for breakfast, dinner or anything in between.
Huevos Rancheros Recipe
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Tropical Bananas Foster
Freshly sliced bananas and pineapple meet soft vanilla ice cream and a savory cinnamon-flavored sauce to give you one decadent dessert.
Tropical Bananas Foster Recipe
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Chicken with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions
Chicken with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions Recipe
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Toasted Herb Rice
Perfect rice is as easy as tossing a few ingredients into your slow-cooker. In this recipe, toasted pine nuts dress up easygoing rice with a pleasant crunch.
Toasted Herb Rice Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Shepherd's Pie
Slow-Cooker Shepherd's Pie Recipe
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White Bean and Chicken Chili
One of those “killer” recipes that is sure to wow any crowd (especially when they find out how simple it is), this nine-ingredient slow cooker chili relies largely on pantry staples such as canned white beans, chicken broth, and canned roasted green chilies. To build rich flavor, the chicken is first seared in a skillet and the aromatic onions and fresh garlic are lightly sauteed in the same pan with the remaining flavorful juices and browned bits from the chicken before being transferred to the slow cooker. To add extra flair to your chili, set this vibrant stew out with individual bowls of sour cream, ripe avocado, sliced radishes, diced tomatoes, crumbled cotija (a salty Mexican cow's milk cheese), and fresh limes for topping.
White Bean and Chicken Chili Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
Chicken is cooked until fall-apart tender, then the choice is yours: stuff it into warmed corn tortillas or serve over rice.
Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Recipe
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Berry-Lemonade Tea
Berry-Lemonade Tea Recipe
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Simple Grits with Toppings
Simple Grits with Toppings Recipe
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Curried Vegetables on Couscous
Curried Vegetables on Couscous Recipe
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Buffalo-Style Drummettes
Ditch the takeout wings! This version is just as tasty and served with the usual accompaniments: blue cheese, celery and carrots.
Buffalo-Style Drummettes Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef
Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake
If you've never made a cake in your Crock-Pot, you definitely should. This set-it-and-forget-it method results in a nice crust and moist center.
Make this easy cake in your slow-cooker for your next backyard BBQ or garden party. Fresh lemon juice and zest give the cake a brightness that will rival the summer sun.
Slow-Cooker Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake Recipe
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Seafood Gumbo
Seafood Gumbo Recipe
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Thai-Style Ribs
These ribs marinate all night and then slow-cook all day to get their incredible flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
Thai-Style Ribs Recipe
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Slow-cooked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Slow-cooked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
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Easy Brunswick Stew
The best part about this scrumptious dish is right in the name of the recipe–it's exceptionally easy to make. Just combine all of the ingredients, set your slow cooker for 8 hours, and serve this classic stew with a hunk crusty bread. This cook-out favorite can be made a day or so in advance of serving--the flavors grow more richly intense with time. If you refrigerate before serving, you can return the stew to your slow cooker and reheat, uncovered, over low heat--giving it an occasional stir--until warmed through.
Easy Brunswick Stew Recipe
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Barbecued Shrimp
Barbecued Shrimp Recipe
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Slow Cooker Sausage and Squash Lasagna
We were surprised and delighted by how well lasagna cooks up in the slow cooker. Be sure to use traditional noodles, and place them in the cooker uncooked. We tried the recipe with specially formulated no-bake noodles, and they didn't work as well.
Slow Cooker Sausage and Squash Lasagna Recipe
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King Ranch Chicken
King Ranch Chicken Recipe
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Cola-Braised Brisket
Hands-off cooking is ideal for busy weekenights. Try Cola-Braised Brisket that's cooked in the slow-cooker. Enjoy any leftovers of this tender brisket by shredding the meat, and stirring it into the gravy.
Cola-Braised Brisket Recipe
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Gruyère-Bacon Dip
Serve this dip with assorted vegetable dippers. It's also tasty as a condiment spread on turkey burgers.
Gruyère-Bacon Dip Recipe
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Chicken Korma
This classic Indian dish is so simple and bursting with flavor. This spicy crock pot recipe is perfect for any weeknight dinner. Leftovers are definitely the best next-day lunch. If you prefer milder foods, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper. Throw in some coconut, cashews, or mushrooms for an even more unique flavor. Add a quick and easy basket of warm garlicky naan on the side of this beloved chicken recipe.
Chicken Korma Recipe
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Wild Mushroom Pasta Alfredo with Walnuts
Agnolotti are square ravioli packets typically filled with meat and/or vegetables. This recipe combines wild mushroom agnolotti, creamy Alfredo sauce and fresh vegetables to create an unforgettable pasta dinner.
Wild Mushroom Pasta Alfredo with Walnuts Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Turkey Tacos
Taco night is more fun in the slow-cooker! In this recipe, lean turkey breast is shredded and stuffed inside crunchy corn tortilla shells. Customize the toppings as you like.
Slow-Cooker Turkey Tacos Recipe
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Brownie Pudding Cake
Brownie Pudding Cake Recipe
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Caribbean-Style Pork
With their crisp texture and sweet flavor, bell peppers are a nice complement to the pork in this island-inspired dish.
Caribbean-Style Pork Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers
Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers Recipe
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Red Quinoa Pilaf with Tomato, Spinach and Pine Nuts
Red Quinoa Pilaf with Tomato, Spinach and Pine Nuts Recipe
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Provençale Chicken Supper
Use bone-in chicken breasts for this French-country dish, smothered in a delightfully savory tomato-and-white-bean sauce.
Provençale Chicken Supper Recipe