Made with ground nutmeg, salt, butter, walnuts, sugar, cornstarch, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, apples
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.
Cinnamon Walnut Apple Crisp
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Made with skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, salsa, dry taco seasoning mix, lime, fresh cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Vegetarian Lentil Chili
Made with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, chili powder, ground cumin, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, water, lentils
Method: stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Mixed Bean Soup
Made with mixed beans, sweet corn, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, whole plum tomatoes, bay leaves, cumin, sage
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Meatloaf And Potatoes
Made with small red potatoes, milk, brown gravy mix, egg, cracker crumbs or plain bread crumbs, salt, onion, green bell pepper, ground chuck
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Cranberry Ginger Chicken
Made with Dijon mustard, fresh ginger, cider vinegar, skinned chicken thighs, scallions or onion, dried, sweetened cranberries, orange juice, garlic, soy sauce, apricot...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Bayou Chicken
Made with frozen artichoke, bearnaise sauce mix, white wine, tarragon, dried turmeric, garlic powder, shallots, ham, red bell pepper, red potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Pea Pods
Made with frozen chinese pea pods, flank steak, beef broth, soy sauce, ground ginger, green onions, cornstarch, water
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Broccoli With Horseradish Cream
Made with sour cream, mustard, frozen broccoli spears, water, salt, horseradish
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Quiche
Made with onion, cheddar cheese, eggs, evaporated milk, salt, baking powder, flour, frozen chopped broccoli, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, corn oil
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Caramel Rum Fondue
Made with rum extract, caramels, miniature marshmallows, whipping cream, rum
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Curried Carrot Bisque
Made with milk or light cream, chicken broth, carrots, onion, apple, curry powder, garlic, ground coriander, allspice, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Double Squash Bake
Made with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, zucchini, summer squash, salt, black pepper, garlic salt, butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Apple Tea
Made with orange slices, frozen apple juice concentrate, water, instant tea mix, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Red Beans
Made with salt pork or bacon, salt, crushed red pepper, ground cumin, dried red beans, water, onion, diced tomatoes, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding
Made with French bread, apple juice, butter, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, evaporated milk
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Tequila Chili
Made with bulgur wheat, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic, celery, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Scandinavian Beans
Made with onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, molasses, Tabasco, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Fagioli all'Olio (White Beans With Sage)
Made with olive oil, kosher salt, dried white beans, water, garlic, fresh sage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef and Red Bean Chili
Made with dried oregano, adobo sauce, red beans, olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onion, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles, beef broth, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Ratatouille
Made with black pepper, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper or yellow bell pepper, zucchini, olive oil, dried basil, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hoisin Sauced Turkey Tenderloin
Made with kumquats, instant brown rice, hoisin sauce, red sweet pepper, onion, turkey breast tenderloin, garlic, salt, black pepper, orange juice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Lemon Chicken With Rice
Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, long grain white rice, onion, olive oil, garlic, white wine, water, Tabasco sauce, bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Stock
Made with water, salt, peppercorns, dried parsley, beef soup bones, bone-in beef, onion, celery
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow-Simmered Turkey, Pot Pie Style
Made with all-purpose flour, margarine or butter, turkey thigh, salt, black pepper, onion, fresh thyme, celery, baby carrots, red potatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Frito Candy
Made with peanuts or honey roasted nuts, fritos, pretzels, butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, chocolate chips
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Very Legal Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Made with kosher salt, butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, poppy seeds, parchment paper, non-stick cooking spray
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Garlic Pork Roast And Sweet Potatoes
Made with chicken broth, garlic, pork roast, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, sweet potatoes, onion
Method: stovetop, 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
Sausage Split-Pea Soup
Made with water, black pepper, bay leaf, smoked sausage, onion, potato, split peas
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Lamb With Red Wine Sauce
Made with salsa, rice or tortillas, salt, garlic, lamb shanks, red wine, chili powder, ground ginger, cumin, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Three Bean Burrito Bake
Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage Supreme
Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, ground sausage, onion, potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pot Roast With Red Wine
Made with red wine, boneless chuck roast, carrots, onion, red potatoes, seasoning
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tuscan-Style Beans With Rosemary
Made with pancetta, olive oil, red onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, whole parsley leaves, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Meatless Tortilla Soup
Made with chili powder, cumin, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, black pepper, lime, cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Venison Sandwiches
Made with water, onion soup mix, beef bouillon granules, dried basil, dried parsley, celery salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, venison roast
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Taco Chicken
Made with mixed vegetables, Cheddar cheese soup, chicken tenders, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Steak Teriyaki
Made with water, cornstarch, garlic, chuck steak, soy sauce, pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, gingerroot, sugar, vegetable oil
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Salsa
Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Barley Vegetable Soup
Made with pearl barley, frozen whole kernel corn, stewed tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, black pepper, dried dill weed
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Waldorf Astoria Stew
Made with tomato soup, sugar, beef sirloin, potatoes, carrots, celery, frozen pearl onions, whole tomatoes, dry minced onion, quick cooking tapioca
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Carrots In Wine Sauce
Made with water, carrots, chicken bouillon, white wine, dill weed, onions, garlic salt, lemon juice, cornstarch
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Made with milk, curry powder, water, bacon, pumpkin puree, potato, tomatoes, onions, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Firecracker Mix
Made with pretzel sticks, corn cereal squares, popped popcorn, Worcestershire sauce, margarine or butter, brown sugar, salt, cayenne
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Dump Sticky Chicken
Made with chicken, oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lamb Turnip Stew
Made with beef stock, carrots, turnips, frozen small onions, mushrooms, lamb shoulder, vegetable oil, flour, ketchup or chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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