Perfect for a light dinner, enjoy a tender, citrusy delight in every bite with this crock pot fish dish infused with zesty lemon and orange hints.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 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.
Citrus Flavored Fish
Cheesy Chicken Stew
Made with broccoli, chicken, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth, milk or cream, black pepper, salt, poultry seasoning, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Chipotle Meatballs And Potatoes
Made with salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, onion, potatoes, frozen corn kernels, green bell pepper
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet Chili Casserole
Made with mustard, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, ground beef, bacon, onion, baked beans, red or kidney beans
Method: stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pepsi Pork with Rich Gravy
Made with cola, pork roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Sausage Potato Casserole
This casserole combines cubed potatoes, sliced smoked sausage, and melted cheese, all enveloped in a creamy soup mixture and cooked low and slow until ready to serve.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ground Turkey And Shrimp Gumbo
Made with bacon, celery, onion, frozen okra, stewed tomatoes, corn, jalapeno, garlic, hot pepper sauce, dried basil
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Habanero Cheese Dip
Made with cheddar cheese, Habanero peppers, American cheese, tomato, bacon, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Hamburger Casserole
Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peanut Chicken Breasts
Made with peanut butter, peanuts, onions, parsley, garlic, red pepper sauce, ground ginger, chicken breast halves, soy sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Open-Faced Italian Brisket Sandwiches
Made with provolone cheese, Italian bread, beef brisket, onion, tomato basil soup, cornstarch, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, red cayenne pepper, Worcestershire...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pineapple Salsa Chicken
Made with salsa, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pineapple tidbits, black beans
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Green Chili Rump Roast
Made with tomato sauce, rump roast, onion, taco seasoning mix, oregano, garlic powder, green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Vegetable Soup
Made with stewed tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, celery, onion, water, salt and pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Upside-Down Chicken Pot Pie
Made with frozen mixed vegetables, milk, baking mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs, onion, bay leaf, black pepper, chicken gravy, celery
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Greek Beef Stew With Onions And Feta Cheese
Made with beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, bay leaf, feta cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches
Made with fresh cilantro, boneless beef chuck pot roast, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, salt, onion, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeno peppers
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Vegetable Stock
Made with fresh thyme, bay leaves, water, onion, carrots, celery, parsnip, white mushrooms, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Vegetarian Posole
Made with salt, hominy, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, celery, bell pepper, squash, tomatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Bean Bake
Made with pinto beans, Great Northern beans, salt, butter, Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, sugar, ketchup, cinnamon, molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Brat Stew
Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, bratwurst, potatoes, onion, green beans, red bell pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa
Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup
Made with salt and pepper, tomatoes, onion, brown sugar, chicken broth, tomato paste, evaporated milk, ground allspice, fresh basil
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Beef Sandwiches
Made with hamburger buns, tomatoes, garlic, beef roast, dill pickles, onion, mustard seeds
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Bacon & Swiss Melts
Made with Swiss cheese, stuffing mix, water, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, bacon, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Vegetarian 15-Bean Chili
Made with butter, carrots, onion, garlic, water, dried 15-bean blend, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Butternut Squash And Apple Soup With Baguette Crouton
Made with yellow onion, butternut squash puree, apple, chicken stock, bay leaves, salt, creme fraiche, ground coriander, fresh ginger, baguette
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Super Flavorful Mexican Chili
Made with bell pepper, celery, pinto beans, chili powder, salt, garlic, French onion soup mix, green chiles, tomatoes, tomato sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Aegean Lamb With Orzo
Made with lemon, oregano, lamb shoulder, fresh oregano, lemon rind, salt, lemon juice, fresh spinach, orzo, feta cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Roast With Dried Fruit (& Beer)
Made with cinnamon, bay leaf, onions, beef arm or boneless pot roast, dried fruit, beer, water, garlic, brown sugar, dried parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Drumsticks and Sourdough Stuffing
Made with carrot, non-stick cooking spray, lemon peel, sage, seasoned salt, black pepper, chicken legs, olive oil, button mushrooms, garlic
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork And Apple Stew
Made with all-purpose flour, black pepper, vegetable oil, prosciutto, onions, garlic, apple cider, dried rosemary, apples, dried sage
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spinach & Bacon Breakfast Casserole
Made with salt, evaporated milk, eggs, white bread, frozen spinach, bacon, cheese, red bell pepper, onion, cream of celery soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Swabian-Style Sauerbraten
Made with celery, apple cider vinegar, beef broth, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, nutmeg, whole cloves, allspice berries, black peppercorns
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Italian Vegetable-Beef Soup
Made with ground beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Asparagus and Chicken Casserole
Made with salt, soy sauce, cream of mushroom soup, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, red onion, garlic, asparagus, carrot, potatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Tenderloin Teriyaki
Enjoy the savory combination of pork tenderloin rubbed with a ginger and teriyaki mixture, slow-cooked with sweet potatoes and onions in simple recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Venetian Beef
Made with Italian tomatoes, red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar, round or chuck steak, onion soup mix, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Custard Cake
Made with baking cocoa, brown sugar, brownie mix, egg, vegetable oil, water
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pepper And Pineapple Pork Stew
Made with green bell pepper, top loin pork chops, chicken broth, carrots, teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, pineapple chunks in juice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
All Day Flank Steak Teriyaki
Made with water, chicken bouillon cubes, flank steak, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ground ginger, dry sherry, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Made with frozen peaches, blueberries, frozen blueberries, sugar, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, butter, heavy whipping cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Five Cheeses And Macaroni
Made with Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, macaroni pasta, butter or margarine, flour, milk, dry mustard, cottage cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, Colby cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Cheese Sandwiches
Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Corn-Ham Chowder
Made with ham, onion, mashed potato flakes, chicken broth, milk, cream of celery soup, cream-style corn, whole kernel corn
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Japanese Pepper Steak With Mushrooms
Made with steak, garlic, crushed, dried red pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, soy sauce, fresh minced ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Harvest Chicken Stew
Made with dried rosemary, dried thyme, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sweet potatoes, apples, applesauce, chicken broth, dried rubbed sage
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Three Potato Soup With Fresh Rosemary
Made with fresh rosemary, salt, olive oil, yellow onion, sweet potato, russet baking potato, Yukon gold potatoes, vegetable stock, water, margarine
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Cacciatore With Broccoli
Made with olive oil, onions, garlic, dried oregano, salt, black peppercorns, cremini mushrooms, white wine, tomatoes, skinless bone-in chicken thighs
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Asian Glazed Short Ribs
Made with water, cornstarch, apple cider vinegar, beef short ribs, apricot preserves, chili sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, onion soup mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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