Best Crock Pot Recipes

I got my first Crock Pot in 1975, about the time they first came out.  Here’s some of my favorites now. 

my home and travels crock pot page

Boy have they come a long way.  The concept is still the same – pretty much.  Throw your ingredients in, set it, and forget it.  Come back later and it’s done.

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Utilizing your Crock Pot for any meal of the day, even dessert, will just make you happy.  Even if you are just beginning your cooking journey, or don’t enjoy cooking, you will love having a dish hot and ready to eat with little effort. 

 

Crock Pot Breakfast Ideas

Think about using your Crock Pot to begin your day.  Yes, breakfast and brunch are great times to bring out the Crock Pot.   

Not only can you prepare great Crock Pot Breakfast Recipes, but it’s the perfect way to be able to serve your meal warm. 

Cinnamon Roll Casserole served in a Crockpot

 

Crock Pot Soup and Lunch Ideas

Lunch is often the bigger meal of the day when everyone is home, and especially on Sundays. 

Utilize your Crock Pot to make your preparations easier.  And with these Crock Pot Lunch and Soup ideas, there are leftovers for dinner or lunch the next day.

slow cooker chicken and wild rice soup my home and travels served in bowl

Crock Pot Side Dish Ideas

With holidays coming up, when you can prepare part of your meal in the Crockpot, it will free up room on your cooktop or oven. 

Are you contributing to a family dinner?  Taking your Crock Pot Side Dishes can be ready to serve when you get there.

potatoes and green beans my home and travels

 

Crock Pot Dinner Ideas

Who doesn’t love coming home and opening the door and the aroma of dinner hits you?  Me! 

Usually, just a little prep before you leave in the morning, or maybe the night before, will help you have a Crock Pot Dinner ready when you get home.

lemon chicken thighs my home and travels

Desserts and Other Recipes

coconut cake with pineapple my home and travels