26 Slow Cooker Recipes You Should Make This Summer
Posted by Bonnie Mo on July 10, 2015, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/ever...29ca61ab0e10c4882916
This summer, don't sweat over dinner — if you can’t stand the heat just plug in the crock pot. From tender, slow-cooked pork tacos and healthy buffalo chicken lettuce wraps to a true Southern-style peach cobbler, here are 26 reasons you need to hang the "Do No Disturb" sign on your oven and let the slow cooker work its magic.
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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Burritos
Who can resist a pile of moist, rich beef wrapped in tortillas? Top this simple crock pot dish with all the fresh burrito fixings and you’re good to go.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Burritos
Get your chicken wing fix with this crock pot recipe that let’s you cut calories while keeping your fingers clean. Chicken breasts are tossed with veggies, chicken stock and a glug of hot sauce, and served on a wee bed of Bibb lettuce topped with shredded carrots, celery and some blue cheese in this clever spin on a pub favourite.
A decadent peach cobbler, this crock-pot version sticks to its Southern roots by placing the pastry crust on top of the prepared peaches.
These flavourful chicken legs have all the flavours of a classic, sticky-sweet barbecue version, without the hassle of cleaning the grill or even stepping outside your back door.
A generous portion of pork shoulder gets the culinary equivalent of a spa treatment thanks to a dark brown sugar, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon rub down. Set it on a bed of onions, cover with chicken broth and let it get mouth-wateringly soft for 6-10 hours, shred that pork and pile high in a bun or with nachos.
Pork shoulder becomes soft and unbelievably moist after an afternoon basting in a delicious bath of chipotles in adobo sauce, cumin and chili powder.
All the comfort of your favourite bolognese, without the heaviness that can come from carb overload. Zoodles (zucchini noodles) for the win!
The key to a moist crock pot cake is to use a clean dish towel tucked under the lid to soak up the condensation.
Combine the ingredients for this easy summer recipe in the morning and come home to these fall-off-the-bone ribs.
Cauliflower replaces the rice in this paleo-friendly version of stuffed peppers.
Cooked in Cajun spices and a finger-licking mash-up of vinegar, ketchup, brown mustard and beer, this take on pulled pork is a summer dish you need to try.
This creamy curry butter chicken takes little time to prepare and cooks all day so it's ready by dinnertime!
Have breakfast ready ahead of time with this creamy and sweet steel-cut oatmeal recipe. Top with your favourite fruits, nuts or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Looking for an easy and delicious dish for meatless Monday? Try this quinoa dish filled with butternut squash, corn, black beans and tomatoes.
Your weeknight dinner just got a lot more exciting. Put a mound of this fork-tender, spicy jerked pork on a wrap and top it with this bright, tropical Caribbean salsa packed with mango and avocados.
Fresh snap peas brighten up this spicy Thai dish. All you have to do is make the rice and chop up some herbs for this tasty slow cooker meal to come together.
Swap rice for healthy barley in this jambalaya-like shrimp dish packed with spinach and fresh artichokes.
Chicken breasts are cooked low and slow in the crock pot before being shredded and sent under the broiler to crisp up. Dress these simple and delicious chicken tacos with fresh diced onions, cilantro and a hit of lime.
This sweet berry cobbler is an excuse to use up those fresh local berries so you’re forced to go and and get more.
With a little planning, you can skip the takeout and make your own sweet and sour chicken instead.
The good news is that this recipe makes a ton of this spicy, green chile and cheese corn bread, so sharing won’t be a problem.
This recipe calls for canned tomatoes, but feel free to swap in fresh ones if you have them.
This vegetarian dish is loaded with brown rice, beans, bell peppers and corn, and slathered with canned tomatoes for a hearty, good-for-you-meal in a snap.
Let your slow cooker be your taco night sous-chef with this easy recipe for pull-apart chicken tostadas. All you have to do is add some fresh cheese, tomatoes and a squirt of hot sauce and dig in.
The Italian grain holds its shape in a low and slow crock pot cooking session. The fact that it’s packed with a colourful combo of peas, leeks and asparagus makes this an ideal dish to pack up and bring to work.
These soft, juicy slow-cooked apples create a mouth-watering aroma, enough to make you want try this recipe. Whether you choose to eat them with a side of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of yogurt is up to you.