Made with ice cream, eggs, vanilla extract, non-stick cooking spray, cinnamon raisin swirl bread, sweetened condensed milk, water
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crock Pot Cooking
Don't overlook the slow cooker as being just as valuable a kitchen tool as your stove or oven. While it's long been recognized as an ideal way to cook roasts and stews, it can do so much more - and we'll show you how.

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Pro Tip:
The crock pot should be filled 2/3rds full when cooking for best results. Scale recipes up or down to fit your size crock pot.
Crock Pot 101
A properly working crock pot uses as about as much electricity and resources as a light bulb - making it more economical than using your stove! Also, it won't heat up your kitchen in the summer months.
crock pot cooking time conversion chart
| Crockpot | ||
| Oven Or Stovetop | High Temp 300F | Low Temp 200F |
| 15-30 minutes | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours | 4 - 8 hours |
| 35-45 minutes | 3 - 4 hours | 6 - 10 hours |
| 50 minutes - 3 hours | 4 - 6 hours | 8 - 16 hours |
Cooking Times
Times listed with the recipes are guidelines - actual cooking times may vary based on the brand of crock pot, size, amount of liquid or food, how full your crock pot is, how dense the ingredients are, and the temperature of the foods when you add them.
Easy Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
Greek Stuffed Peppers
Made with fresh or dried oregano, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, cannellini beans, feta cheese, kalamata olives, couscous, scallions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Caribbean Pork Pot Roast
Made with rice, brown sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, boneless pork shoulder roast, jerk seasoning, salt, oil, pineapple tidbits, diced green chile peppers
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Shrimp And Bacon Dip
Made with assorted crackers, shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, bacon, sour cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Sausage Spanish Rice
Made with taco seasoning, green chiles, salsa, kielbasa or polish sausage, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, diced tomatoes, water, rice
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Skirt Steak In Cream Gravy
Made with fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, beef skirt steak or boneless beef round steak, black pepper, beef broth, mushrooms, garlic, cooking liquid, light cream or milk
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Fricassee With Chive Dumplings
Made with thyme, pepper, skinless boneless chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, shortening, flour, baking powder, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Stew With Rosemary Dumplings
Made with whole chicken, vegetable oil, carrots, celery, onion, dried rosemary, chicken stock, frozen peas, all purpose flour
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Maple Glazed Turkey Breast
Made with white pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, potatoes, onion, boneless turkey breast, maple syrup, apricot preserves
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spanish Rice And Chicken
Made with boneless chicken breast halves, instant Spanish rice, black beans, whole kernel corn
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Coffee Baked Beans
Made with instant coffee powder, pinto beans, dark red kidney beans, chili beans, onion, green bell pepper, ketchup, yellow mustard, liquid smoke hickory seasoning, light brown sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Beans and Smoked Sausage
This crock pot baked beans and smoked sausage recipe combines the simplicity of canned beans and smoked sausage with aromatic herbs such as oregano, basil, marjoram, and...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Beef Strips and Gravy
Made with spices and herbs, green bell pepper, water, beef round steak, dry onion soup mix, mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Artichoke Crab Dip
Made with pita breads, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, green onion, artichoke heart
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Goat Cheese And Black Bean Dip
Made with onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, goat cheese, green onions, fresh cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Barbecue Short Ribs
Made with curry powder, vegetable oil, beef short ribs, potatoes, onion, carrots, water, ketchup, red wine vinegar, paprika
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs
Made with ketchup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, black pepper, garlic salt, brown sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, cider vinegar
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Bavarian Red Cabbage
Made with bacon grease or melted butter, red cabbage, onions, apples, salt, water, sugar, cider vinegar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Made with boneless chuck roast, ketchup, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Black Bean and Corn Stuffed Peppers
Made with scallions, corn, plum tomatoes, cilantro, fresh parsley, dried parsley, fresh basil, dried basil
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef And Vegetable Stew
Made with dried parsley, Kitchen Bouquet, water, tomato soup, stew beef, celery, carrots, potatoes, onion, peas
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Broccoli Ham Casserole
Make dinner a breeze with this crock pot broccoli ham casserole. Filled with chopped veggies, ham, and a creamy cheese sauce that kids will love.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Wheat Berry Stew
Made with green bell peppers, black pepper, marinara sauce, Great Northern beans, wheat berries, potatoes, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork
Made with onion, boneless chicken breasts or pork, brown sugar, cornstarch, pineapple chunks, cider vinegar, water, soy sauce, salt, Chow mein noodles
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Meatball Soup
Made with salt, hot pepper sauce, water, whole kernel corn, potato, celery, carrot, onion, beef bouillon cubes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicago Style Italian Beef
Made with flour, shortening, water, beef bouillon cubes, oregano, garlic salt, paprika, broth, hot peppers, bay leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cabbage Taco Soup
Made with onion, cabbage, red kidney beans, ground turkey or beef, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning mix, sugar, dried parsley
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Noodle Soup, New Orleans Style
Just when you thought chicken noodle soup couldn't get any better, this New Orleans-style rendition steps onto the scene, singing with bold flavors and swagger.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Raspberry Strata
Made with whipped cream, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, Hawaiian bread, Challah or brioche, semisweet chocolate chips, raspberries, milk, heavy cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Chili Cheese Dip
Made with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, canned chili
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Made with flour, sour cream, tomato paste, ground beef, onions, garlic, mushrooms, salt, black pepper, beef broth
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Horseradish Pot Roast
Made with garlic, boneless chuck roast, vegetable oil, carrots, celery, onion, dry red wine, salt and pepper, thyme
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Honey Mustard BBQ Short Ribs
Made with noodles, water, beef short ribs, Dijon mustard, garlic, black pepper, barbecue sauce, cornstarch
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Fondue
Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Rum Punch
Made with rum, sugar, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, apple cider, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, cranberry juice
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lemon Garlic Chicken with Wild Rice
Made with fresh parsley, water, lemon juice, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, wild rice blend
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Meatloaf With Sour Cream Mushroom Sauce
Made with ground pork, ground beef, sour cream & onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, pimiento, dried dillweed, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Navy Bean Soup With Ham
Indulge in a bowl of slow cooked navy bean soup with ham - a delicious comfort food to warm you up from the inside out.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Navy Bean Soup
Made with black pepper, salt, dry navy beans, water, carrot, celery, onion, ham hock
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup
Made with turnips, beef short ribs, water, tomatoes, salt, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, whole kernel corn
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Plum Pudding
Made with ground cinnamon, eggs, ground cloves, brown sugar, mace, orange juice, raisins, suet, dates, candied fruits
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pork & Parsnips
Made with parsnip, potato, pork, onion, flaked coconut, chicken stock, peanut butter, water, flour
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Porketta With Potatoes
Made with chicken broth, boneless pork loin roast, black pepper, salt, sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, fennel seed, dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pork And Sweet Potato Stew
Made with pork shoulder roast, oil, sweet potatoes, onion, dried apples, quick-cooking tapioca, garlic, fresh sage, dried sage
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Polish Sausage and Cabbage
Made with caraway seed, chicken broth, cabbage, onion, potato, Polish sausage, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ravioli with Sausage and Peppers
Made with Parmesan cheese, smoked sausage, frozen cheese-filled ravioli, frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, chunky spaghetti sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spiced Rum Cider
Made with rum, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, whole cloves, apple juice
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spinach Artichoke Dip With Toasted Baguette Slices
Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, red bell...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Spinach Crab Dip
Made with butter, onion, crab meat, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Turkey, Tomato, And Potato Stew
Made with tomato soup, ground turkey, onion, potatoes, kidney beans
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
































































