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Summer Meals That Wont Heat Up The House: 30 Summer Slow Cooker Recipes

Summer Meals That Wont Heat Up The House: 30 Summer Slow Cooker Recipes
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Letter from the Editor

Dear Slow Cooking Enthusiast:


Summer is a social time for eating, but no one wants to spend hours cooped up in a kitchen tending
to an oven or stove. Not to mention, ovens and stoves make your kitchen hot and its already
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Table of Contents
Cover Photo Credits .............................................................................................................................. 3
Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for Appetizers & Drinks .......................................................... 9
Slow Cooker Summer Squash and Corn Chowder ................................................................................................ 9

Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for Appetizers & Drinks ........................................................ 11


Five Ingredient White Bean Hummus ...................................................................................................................... 11

Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for Appetizers & Drinks ........................................................ 12


Slow Cooker Summer Chili ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for Appetizers & Drinks ........................................................ 13


Potluck Style Taco Dip .................................................................................................................................................... 13

Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for Appetizers & Drinks ........................................................ 14


Slow Cooker Meatball Sliders with Peach Chipotle BBQ Sauce ..................................................................... 14

Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for Appetizers & Drinks ........................................................ 16


Asian Lettuce Wraps for Four...................................................................................................................................... 16

Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for Appetizers & Drinks ........................................................ 18


Slow Cooker Apple Iced Tea ......................................................................................................................................... 18

Slow Cooker Summer Recipes for Appetizers & Drinks ........................................................ 19


Sweet and Sour Pulled Pork ......................................................................................................................................... 19

Main Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes ................................................................................... 21


Slow Cooker Hot Dogs for a Crowd ........................................................................................................................... 21

Main Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes ................................................................................... 22


The Perfect Slow Cooker Hamburger ....................................................................................................................... 22

Main Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes ................................................................................... 23

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Ultimate Cheater Pulled Pork ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Main Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes ................................................................................... 25


Coca-Cola Peach BBQ Pork Chops .............................................................................................................................. 25

Main Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes ................................................................................... 27


Slow Cooker Barbecued Country Style Ribs .......................................................................................................... 27

Main Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes ................................................................................... 29


Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken for Four ........................................................................................................ 29

Main Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes ................................................................................... 30


Slow Cooker Barbecue Pineapple Chicken ............................................................................................................. 30

Main Dish Summer Slow Cooker Recipes ................................................................................... 31


Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers .............................................................................................................................. 31

Summer Slow Cooker Ideas for Side Dishes .............................................................................. 33


Simple Summer Squash Casserole ............................................................................................................................. 33

Summer Slow Cooker Ideas for Side Dishes .............................................................................. 35


BBQ Chicken Cole Slaw ................................................................................................................................................... 35

Summer Slow Cooker Ideas for Side Dishes .............................................................................. 37


Slow Cooker Potato Salad.............................................................................................................................................. 37

Summer Slow Cooker Ideas for Side Dishes .............................................................................. 39


Slow Cooker Molasses Baked Beans ......................................................................................................................... 39

Summer Slow Cooker Ideas for Side Dishes .............................................................................. 41


Easy Corn on the Cob ...................................................................................................................................................... 41

Summer Slow Cooker Ideas for Side Dishes .............................................................................. 42


Slow Cooker Texas Caviar ............................................................................................................................................. 42

Summer Slow Cooker Ideas for Side Dishes .............................................................................. 44

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Not-So-Baked Potatoes................................................................................................................................................... 44

Dessert Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer ................................................................................. 45


Red, White and Blue Cobbler ....................................................................................................................................... 45

Dessert Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer ................................................................................. 47


Refreshing Summer Orange Mint Cheesecake ...................................................................................................... 47

Dessert Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer ................................................................................. 49


Two-Step Smores Dip .................................................................................................................................................... 49

Dessert Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer ................................................................................. 50


Slow Cooker Peach Blueberry Crisp ......................................................................................................................... 50

Dessert Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer ................................................................................. 51


Simple Slow Cooker Apple Pie..................................................................................................................................... 51

Dessert Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer ................................................................................. 53


Berry Cobbler for Eight .................................................................................................................................................. 53

Dessert Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer ................................................................................. 54


Smores Brownies in a Mug .......................................................................................................................................... 54

Thank You .............................................................................................................................................. 55


More Slow Cooker Recipes ............................................................................................................... 61
Cooking Tips ....................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Featured Foodies .............................................................................................................................................................. 61
Other Slow Cooker Recipes .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Slow Cooker Appetizer Recipes .................................................................................................................................. 61
Slow Cooker Breakfast Recipes................................................................................................................................... 61
Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes....................................................................................................................................... 61
Slow Cooker Drink Recipes........................................................................................................................................... 61

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Slow Cooker Low-Fat Recipes ..................................................................................................................................... 61
Slow Cooker Main Dishes .............................................................................................................................................. 61
Slow Cooker Meatless Recipes .................................................................................................................................... 61
Slow Cooker Sandwich Recipes .................................................................................................................................. 61
Slow Cooker Side Dish Recipes ................................................................................................................................... 61
Slow Cooker Soup, Stew and Chili Recipes............................................................................................................. 61

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SLOW COOKER SUMMER RECIPES FOR APPETIZERS & DRINKS


SLOW COOKER SUMMER SQUASH AND CORN CHOWDER
BY: RACHEL FROM LITTLE KITCHEN, BIG BITES
Slow Cooker Summer Squash and Corn Chowder is a bacon
corn chowder recipe that's so good, you'll want to make it
all year long. It's rich and creamy, made with Cheddar
cheese, sour cream, and sweet corn. Yellow summer squash
and chunks of bacon give this chowder its rich and chunky
texture. It cooks all day, so you can prep it in the morning,
and then in the evening take it along for a summer potluck
or gathering. When you're ready to serve, garnish each
bowl with extra green onions, sour cream, and bacon bits.
Each bowl will pop with color and flavor.

SERVES: 6
COOKING TIME: 8 HRS ON LOW
INGREDIENTS

1 package bacon bits


1 bunch green onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 large yellow summer squashes, chopped
2 cans sweet corn, rinsed and drained
1 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
cup sour cream
2 tablespoons flour
cup cheddar cheese
extra green onions, bacon bits, and sour cream for garnish

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine bacon bits, green onions, celery, summer squash, sweet corn, chicken broth, and
spices in your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Turn the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
3. Come back and stir in sour cream, flour, and cheese. Let cook for another 30 minutes.
4. Serve hot. Top with extra green onions, sour cream, and bacon bits if desired.

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FIVE INGREDIENT WHITE BEAN HUMMUS
BY: KAREN FROM 365 DAYS OF SLOW COOKING

This Five Ingredient White Bean Hummus is delicious and creamy. Plus,
this slow cooker dip recipe is a healthy, vegan alternative to most dips
that are out there. It cooks all day, making it super simple. You just
need white beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper to create this
white bean hummus recipe. Be sure to puree it until it's completely
smooth. You can serve it with pitas, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.

YIELDS: 1 CUPS
COOKING TIME: 4 HRS ON HIGH; 8 HRS ON LOW
INGREDIENTS

cup dried white beans, rinsed


6 garlic cloves, peeled
cup extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place beans in bottom of slow cooker. Add in the garlic cloves.
2. Cover beans with water about two inched above the beans.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours or on HIGH for about 4 hours, or until beans are
very tender.
4. Pour slow cooker contents into a colander and let all the water drain off. Transfer beans and
garlic to a blender.
5. Add in olive oil and lemon juice.
6. Puree until totally smooth.
7. Salt and pepper a little, blend, taste again, salt and pepper again and repeat until you get it
perfectly seasoned.

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SLOW COOKER SUMMER CHILI
BY: HOPE FROM A BUSY MOMS SLOW COOKER ADVENTURES

Slow Cooker Summer Chili is a phenomenal way to get


those veggies in without lighting the grill or heating up the
kitchen. Filled with tons of veggies, this recipe can be
made into a vegetarian chili or not. Either way, throw it in,
go, and eat.

SERVES: 6
COOKING TIME: 4 HRS ON HIGH; 8 HRS ON LOW
INGREDIENTS

1 (28-ounce) can sliced tomatoes and zucchini


1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15 -ounce) chili beans
1 (15 -ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
3 smallish yellow squash, halved, quartered, and chopped
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
teaspoon pepper
2 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In the bottom of your crock, place your yellow squash and onions. Pour your black beans
and chili beans on top of that. Pour your can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and
tomatoes with zucchini on top of that.
2. Mix together tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and water. Pour this
over everything else in your crock.
3. Cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

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POTLUCK STYLE TACO DIP
BY: SARAH FROM THE MAGICAL SLOW COOKER

Get ready for your next potluck with this Potluck


Style Taco Dip. Taco dip with ground beef is very
popular for casual get-togethers because almost
everyone enjoys its creamy texture and spicy flavor.
Make it your own with your personal mild or spicy
salsa selection and serve it with more than just
tortilla chips. Hot taco dip tastes amazing over
nachos and with hot wings. This taco dip recipe is
super easy with only 10 minutes of prep time. You
can leave it to cook while you get ready for the party.
SERVES: 12
COOKING TIME: 2 HRS ON HIGH
INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground beef


salt to taste
pepper to taste
onion powder to taste
1 (16-ounce) jar of salsa
1 (15-ounce) jar nacho cheese
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
1 large bag tortilla chips

INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Brown meat in a skillet, add salt, pepper, and onion powder. Drain and discard liquid.
Add meat to slow cooker. Add salsa, nacho cheese, sour cream, refried beans to slow cooker.
Stir.
Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or until heated through.
Turn slow cooker to warm while serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

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SLOW COOKER MEATBALL SLIDERS WITH PEACH CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCE
BY: MEGHAN FROM THE TASTY FORK

If you're in search of slow cooker appetizer recipes


that can double as a tasty weeknight meals, this
recipe for Slow Cooker Meatball Sliders with Peach
Chipotle BBQ Sauce is a great choice! These tasty
meatballs and their sauce are made from scratch-and it's worth the effort! The sweet and savory
sauce is made with peach preserves, beer, ketchup,
peppers, and more. Serve these little meatballs on
slider buns for a fun and tasty treat.

COOKING TIME: 6 HRS ON LOW

MEATBALL INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground pork


1 pound ground turkey
1 egg
cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
teaspoon salt
teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
cup beer or broth

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PEACH CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCE INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil


onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
cup peppers and sauce from canned chipotles in adobo, minced
cup ketchup
- cup beer or broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
cup peach preserves
salt, to taste
slider buns/rolls

INSTRUCTIONS
1. For the meatballs: In a large bowl, add the first 10 ingredients and mix with your hands.
Once the ingredients are combined, shape into meatballs. You can use a medium sized
cookie scooper or 2 tablespoons would work. Add olive oil to a large skillet at medium heat.
Brown meatballs on all sides, do not overcook. You just want to give the meatball a nice
sear. Cook meatballs in batches - don't over crowd the skillet. Add cooked meatballs to a
slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Once all of the meatballs are in the slow cooker,
pour in beer or broth. Cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
2. For the sauce: In a sauce pan set at medium heat, add oil & onions. Cook until the onions are
translucent. Add garlic and stir. Cook until fragrant. Add chipotle peppers and sauce. Stir
until combined with onion & garlic. Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, water, mustard, molasses,
and peach preserves. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.
3. Once the meatballs are cooked, remove from slow cooker. Drain out the liquid. Return
meatballs to slow cooker and cover with BBQ sauce. Turn slow cooker setting to warm and
cover with lid. Let the meatballs sit in the slow cooker for at least 10 minutes. Serve BBQ
meatballs on slider rolls.

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ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS FOR FOUR
BY: RACHEL FROM LITTLE KITCHEN, BIG BITES

If you feel like you are always choosing


between nutrition and flavor, this easy recipe
for Asian Lettuce Wraps for Four is a great
meal that won't leave you feeling like you had
to compromise. Because the lean ground beef
cooks in your slow cooker all day with savory
ingredients like mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic
and curry powder, these lettuce wraps with
beef will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
Unlike watery salads, this recipe is packed is
packed with flavor and protein. You won't
even know you are eating healthy.
SERVES: 4
COOKING TIME: 9 HRS ON LOW
INGREDIENTS

1 pound lean ground beef


1 onion, diced
2 cups mushrooms, diced
cup soy sauce
cup beef broth
1 tablespoon pre-minced garlic
1 tablespoon sriracha
2-3 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
pinch of cinnamon
1 cup brown rice, dry
1-2 heads of romaine lettuce, cleaned and dried
chopped green onions and chopped romaine, to garnish

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine beef, onion, mushrooms, soy sauce, broth, and all spices in the slow cooker. Stir to
combine.
2. Turn the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 7 to 9 hours.
3. Come back and stir in 1 cup of brown rice.
4. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes to an hour, or until the
rice absorbs the liquid.
5. Serve beef mixture in lettuce leaves, topped with green onion and chopped romaine.

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SLOW COOKER APPLE ICED TEA
BY: FAVEHEALTHYRECIPES.COM

If you're looking for non-alcoholic drink recipes to


make in your slow cooker, this recipe for Slow
Cooker Apple Iced Tea is a nice choice. Made with
apples, cinnamon and black tea, it's a simple, tasty
recipe.

COOKING TIME: 3 HRS ON HIGH


INGREDIENTS

2 sweet/tart apples
tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoons sugar substitute
6 teabags of flavored black tea
water
ice

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Slice the apples into thin slices, remove the cores and seeds. Place half of the slices in slow
cooker.
2. Mix the cinnamon and the sugar substitute until uniform in color. Then sprinkle it over the
apple slices in the slow cooker.
3. Add the teabags on top of the apples. Add water to cover.
4. Turn slow cooker on HIGH for 3 hours.
5. Fill large pitcher full with ice. Top with remaining apple slices.
6. Add the apple slices from the steeping pot to the pitcher when the tea is done along with
more ice to fill the pitcher. Stir vigorously and serve.

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SWEET AND SOUR PULLED PORK
BY: SHERYL FROM LADY BEHIND THE CURTAIN

This pulled pork slow cooker recipe for


Sweet and Sour Pulled Pork is a gem among
slow cooker pulled pork recipes. It's made
with bell peppers, homemade sauce, onion,
and more. This recipe comes with a pulled
pork barbeque sauce recipe, so you can make
the whole dish from scratch. Serve it on slider
buns or dinner rolls, with a layer of coleslaw.
This pulled pork recipe is great for potlucks,
parties and gatherings. These little slides are
packed with flavor, and they're easy to carry
around as you socialize.
YIELDS: 20 SLIDERS
COOKING TIME: 5 HRS ON HIGH; 10 HRS ON LOW

PORK INGREDIENTS

2 - 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast


1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
teaspoon pepper
cup chicken broth
20 slider buns or rolls

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SAUCE INGREDIENTS

1 cup balsamic vinegar


cup ketchup
cup brown sugar, packed
cup honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
teaspoon pepper
teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Trim fat from meat. In a 3-- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine onion and bell pepper. Add
meat. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour broth over meat. Cover and
cook on LOW 9 to 10 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire
sauce, mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for
20 to 25 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Transfer meat to a cutting board. Using two forks, pull meat apart into shreds, discarding
fat.
4. Strain vegetable mixture, discarding liquid. Return shredded meat and strained vegetables
to cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce.

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MAIN DISH SUMMER SLOW COOKER RECIPES


SLOW COOKER HOT DOGS FOR A CROWD
BY: STEPHANIE O'DEA (AUTHOR OF THE MAKE IT FAST, COOK IT SLOW COOKBOOKS AND
TOTALLY TOGETHER: SHORTCUTS TO AN ORGANIZED LIFE)

Whether you're looking for hot dog recipes for kids or just
need party sandwich recipes for your next gathering, try
this Slow Cooker Hot Dogs for a Crowd recipe. This recipe
makes 60 hot dogs! Thirty of your closest friends can enjoy
two hot dogs a person.

YIELDS: 60 HOT DOGS


COOKING TIME: 2 HRS ON HIGH; 4 HRS ON LOW

INGREDIENTS

60 hot dogs
buns
fixings

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unwrap all the hot dogs and throw out the wrappers.
2. Stand hotdogs on end if you're trying to cram in 60. If not, you can just dump them in.
There's no need to add water. This is for two reasons: 1, the hotdogs will release moisture
all on their own, and 2, if you have a slow cooker full of hot dog water it'll just be kind of
gross to dig through the water to pick them out, and 3 (I lied, there are 3 reasons) if the
hotdogs hang out in hot water for too long they'll end up splitting on you.
3. Cover, and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or on HIGH for about 2 hours--check to make sure the
ones in the middle are fully hot before serving.
4. Serve with tongs into buns and top with desired fixings.

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MAIN DISH SUMMER SLOW COOKER RECIPES


THE PERFECT SLOW COOKER HAMBURGER
BY: HOPE FROM A BUSY MOMS SLOW COOKER ADVENTURES

Don't bother with a basic hamburger recipe when


you can try the juiciest hamburgers ever recipe: The
Perfect Slow Cooker Hamburger. This hamburger
patty recipe makes for burgers that are seasoned
and cooked to perfection.

COOKING TIME: 2 HRS ON HIGH; 5 HRS ON LOW


INGREDIENTS

2 pounds ground beef


1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 package dry ranch dressing
1 package onion soup mix
1 egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
cup water

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Take some foil and crumple it loosely so that it lines the bottom of your crock. Pour your
cup of water in the bottom now as well.
2. Mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, ranch dressing mix, onion soup mix, egg, and
Worcestershire sauce.
3. Form the mixture into patties (3 inches or so) and place them into your crock.
4. Make 3 foil strips by folding pieces of foil loosely, so they sit gently on top of the other
burgers and still allow the ones on top to drain as well. Then add the next layer of burgers.
5. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2-2 hours. Serve on buns.

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ULTIMATE CHEATER PULLED PORK
BY: MARY FROM ONE PERFECT BITE

This Ultimate Cheater Pulled Pork is a super easy slow


cooker pulled pork recipe. The recipe includes
instructions for a simple dry rub. You can make
incredibly flavorful slow cooker pulled pork with little
effort at all. This pulled pork slow cooker recipe cooks all
day and feeds a crowd, which makes it perfect for
entertaining guests on a budget at a spring or summer
gathering. After you try this Ultimate Cheater Pulled
Pork, it'll be hard to find another recipe that matches it!

SERVES: 10
COOKING TIME: 6 HRS ON HIGH; 10 HOURS ON LOW

DRY RUB INGREDIENTS

cup paprika
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dry mustard

PULLED PORK INGREDIENTS

1 boneless pork butt


cup dry rub
cup bottled smoke
barbecue sauce of your choice

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. To make dry rub, combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake to blend.
Yield: cup.
2. Cut pork butt into 3 or 4 large pieces. Place into a 5-quart slow-cooker. Sprinkle meat with
1/4 cup rub, turning pieces to coat evenly. Add bottled smoke. Cover and cook on HIGH for
5 to 6 hours or on LOW for 10 to 12 hours.
3. Using tongs and a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a rimmed platter or baking sheet. Let rest
until cool enough to handle. Pull meat into strands.
4. Serve piled on buns with your favorite barbecue sauce.

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COCA-COLA PEACH BBQ PORK CHOPS
BY: MARY FROM DEEP SOUTH DISH

Spice up your Coca-Cola BBQ sauce with


peach butter. Coca-Cola Peach BBQ Pork
Chops is a twist on regular Coke inspired
pork chops offering a unique, sweet flavor
that you will love. The peach isn't
overwhelming, yet gives the pork a punch
of flavor. The sweetness of slow cooker
peach BBQ pork chops is the perfect
recipe to get you in the mood for summer.
It's a substantial meal with a satisfying,
enticing flavor, but light enough to enjoy
on a warm summer evening.

SERVES: 4
COOKING TIME: 6 HRS ON LOW
INGREDIENTS:

4 to 6 (-inch thick) bone-in pork chops


kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
1 (8-ounce) can of tomato sauce
1 cup of classic Coca-Cola
to cup of peach butter, jam, or preserves, to taste
couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce
to teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, to taste
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup chopped onion

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Season the chops generously with salt and pepper; brown in hot oil if desired.
2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, Coke, peach butter (substitute
jam or preserves if you like), Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and garlic
powder. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking; set aside.
3. Dip each chop into the sauce and place into slow cooker.
4. Top with chopped onion, pour the rest of the sauce on top, cover and cook on LOW for about
4 to 6 hours or until chops are tender and cooked through.
5. Remove the chops from the slow cooker using a wide spatula.

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SLOW COOKER BARBECUED COUNTRY STYLE RIBS
BY: AMANDA FROM AMANDAS COOKIN
This recipe for Slow Cooker Barbecued Country Style Ribs is the
quintessential country style ribs slow cooker recipe. These slow
cooker ribs are seasoned to perfection and will come out juicy
and tender. They cook all day, so prep them in the morning, and
come home to an amazing ribs dinner.

COOKING TIME: 5 HRS ON LOW; 8 HRS ON HIGH


SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

1 cup barbecue sauce


1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 large apple, sliced into rings
5-6 pounds country style pork ribs
2-3 tablespoons olive oil

RUB INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt, finely ground
1 teaspoons mustard powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoons cayenne pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS:
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Mix the liquid smoke into the barbecue sauce and set aside.
Layer onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Layer the sliced apples over the onions.
Mix all the rub ingredients together. Rub all over the ribs.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet.
Brown the ribs on all sides. You maybe have to work in batches. Add remaining olive oil to
the skillet if needed.
To the slow cooker, add a layer of ribs (start with any that contain bones) on top of the
apples and onions.
Cover those ribs with about cup of the barbecue sauce mixture, brushing on to cover the
meat.
Layer remaining ribs on top of the first layer and pour on the rest of the barbecue sauce. Use
a brush to ensure all ribs are covered.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.

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SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN FOR FOUR
BY: ANNE-MARIE FROM THIS MAMA COOKS!
Slow Cooker Lemon, Garlic Chicken for Four is one of those whole
chicken slow cooker recipes that's perfect if you're seeking a tasty, onepot meal idea for a family of four. Made with fresh lemon, garlic, and
potatoes, this bright-tasting chicken will put some sunshine in your
day. As such, it makes for a great spring or summer meal. Serve it with
some fresh spring veggies for added color on your plate.

SERVES: 4
COOKING TIME: 5 HRS ON LOW
INGREDIENTS:

1 whole chicken, thawed and skinned


1 head of garlic cloves, separated and peeled
2 lemons, washed and sliced
bunch of fresh rosemary or 2-3 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 pound baby potatoes
sea salt and pepper as desired

INSTRUCTIONS:
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Rinse chicken, then remove skin and pat dry.


Rub salt and pepper in and outside of chicken.
Place chicken in 4 to 5 quart slow cooker.
Place half of the peeled cloves into the cavity of the chicken. Place half of the lemon slices
inside the chicken. Place the remaining garlic and lemon slices on top of the chicken.
Place baby potatoes around the sides of the chicken.
Place rosemary over top of chicken and potatoes.
Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
When finished cooking, remove lemon slices and rosemary. Discard.
Slice chicken and serve.

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SLOW COOKER BARBECUE PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
BY: AMEE FROM AMEES SAVORY DISH

Slow Cooker Barbecue Pineapple Chicken is a sweet and


savory slow cooker chicken breast recipe that will wow your
taste buds. This colorful and tasty slow cooker chicken recipe
is made with crushed pineapple, onion, bell peppers, and
more. Serve it up with your favorite sides. This dish would be
fabulous any time of year.

COOKING TIME: 8 HRS ON LOW


INGREDIENTS:

6 boneless, skinless organic chicken breasts


1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce
green pepper, chopped fine
large sweet onion, chopped fine
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons smart balance butter stick
non-stick cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Heat 1 tablespoon smart balance butter in a large pan on medium heat. Saut green
peppers and onions until tender but not brown. Set aside.
2. Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour the barbecue sauce into the slow cooker
and add the green peppers and onions. Add the drained pineapple to the slow cooker. Add
the remaining tablespoon smart balance butter to the saut pan.
3. Brown chicken breasts on one side over medium-high heat. Flip breasts over and add the
garlic to the pan. Cook the garlic until lightly golden and brown the other side of the
breasts.
4. Add garlic and chicken to the slow cooker mixture. Stir all together and cook for 6 to 8
hours on low. Check at 6 hours and stir barbecue sauce so it doesn't burn on the side of the
slow cooker. Serve with your favorite sides.

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SLOW COOKER STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
BY: MOMS WITH CROCK POTS

Turn a family favorite into a slow cooked meal with Slow


Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers. Tomato sauce, ground beef, and
onion combine to make this dish appetizing. Use different
colored peppers to add variety to slow cooked stuffed
peppers. Not only will they add variety, but they will add
flavor as well. You could even substitute ground turkey for
ground beef if you'd like. Serve these peppers on a bed of rice,
or eat them alone. This slow cooker stuffed peppers recipe is a
yummy and hearty meal.
SERVES: 6
COOKING TIME: 3 HRS ON HIGH; 8 HRS ON LOW
INGREDIENTS:

6 medium bell peppers


1 pound ground beef
chopped onion
1 cup cooked rice
1-2 teaspoons salt
dash of pepper
1 clove garlic
1 (15-ounce) can of tomato sauce
shredded mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cut a thin slice from the stem end of each bell pepper. Remove the seeds and membranes
from the inside until it is just the shell.
2. In a large skillet cook the beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is cooked
through. Drain and return to skillet.
3. Add 8 ounces of tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and rice to the beef mixture.
4. Stuff peppers with beef mixture and stand them up. Pour remaining tomato sauce over
peppers, and top with cheese. Cover. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

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SIMPLE SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE
BY: MOMS WITH CROCK POTS

When summer squash is in season, Simple


Summer Squash Casserole is the perfect dish
for warmer weather. It's a side dish made
with squash, carrots, and onions. Cream of
chicken soup and sour cream add moisture to
this slow cooker summer recipe. You could
make this summer casserole recipe with
yellow squash or zucchini. You could also use
a combination of both. Italian seasoning adds
extra flavor to this dish. Serve it with burgers
or bring it to a potluck.

SERVES: 6
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MIN
COOKING TIME: 8 HRS ON LOW
INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds yellow squash or zucchini, cut into bite size pieces (around 6 cups)
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, shredded
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cups sour cream
cup flour
8-10 ounces bread crumbs (or crushed Rice Chex)
1 stick of butter
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Combine onion, squash, shredded carrots, and soup in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and flour together. Then spoon into veggie bowl and mix
all together.
3. Melt stick of butter, and toss bread crumbs with butter. Add dry seasoning to bread
crumb/butter mixture and toss, so that crumbs get seasoning on them.
4. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Put half of the bread crumbs on the bottom of the slow cooker, then put squash mixture on
top of the crumbs. Put remaining bread crumbs on top on squash mixture.
6. Cover, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until squash is cooked

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BBQ CHICKEN COLE SLAW
BY: MAI-LIS FROM A SUNSHINY DAY

BBQ Chicken Cole Slaw is a yummy dish that's


perfect for summer potlucks. It combines
barbecue flavor with classic cole slaw. Your
favorite barbecue sauce, along with onions,
flavors this slow cooker BBQ chicken recipe.
The cole slaw is made with cabbage and
carrots. Avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise,
pickle juice, vinegar, and olive oil combine for
the cole slaw dressing. Shred your chicken and
mix it with the cole slaw. Let your chicken cole
slaw chill overnight before serving.

COOKING TIME: 8 HRS ON LOW

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium onion
1- to 1--pound chicken breast
1 cup BBQ sauce
head cabbage
3 medium carrots
Hass avocado
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pickle juice
2 tablespoons white balsamic or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

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INSTRUCTIONS:
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Slice 2/3 of the onion and place in a single layer at the bottom of a slow cooker.
Salt & pepper chicken breasts and place whole on top of the onions.
Pour 3/4 Cup of BBQ sauce over the chicken. Cover and set to cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Add the remaining onion and carrots to a food processor using the shredding attachment
until finely shredded. (If you don't have this you can just grate or slice very thinly). Slice the
cabbage thinly and toss in a large bowl with the carrot and onion.
Using a blender, food processor or immersion blender, combine the dressing ingredients
(avocado, yogurt, mayo, pickle juice, vinegar, oil, salt & pepper) until smooth & creamy. If
the dressing it too thick, you can add a tablespoon of water to thin it out.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage carrot mixture and toss well to coat. Refrigerate for a
few hours to let the flavors meld.
When BBQ chicken is done, carefully remove the breasts and shred using two forks. Toss in
a bowl with some of the cooking liquid and the remaining BBQ sauce.
You can choose to let the chicken cool in the fridge and toss with the coleslaw mixture. Or
serve warm with cole slaw on the bottom and pulled BBQ chicken on top.

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SLOW COOKER POTATO SALAD
BY: KAREN FROM 365 DAYS OF SLOW COOKING

Slow cooker side dishes like this recipe for Slow


Cooker Potato Salad are quite unexpected. This is
one of those slow cooker potato recipes you can
serve to a crowd or bring to a potluck, because it
makes 10 servings. It's super tasty and easy. All of
the classic potato salad ingredients go into this slow
cooker potato recipe, including potatoes,
mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, eggs and more

SERVES: 10
COOKING TIME: 8 HRS

INGREDIENTS:

10 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed


cup Italian dressing
cup red wine vinegar
cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
3 large pickles, diced
6 boiled eggs, shelled and sliced

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place potatoes in slow cooker. Top with the Italian dressing and red wine vinegar. Cover
the potatoes completely with water.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Potatoes should be
tender but not mushy.
3. Drain potatoes and place in refrigerator until cooled.
4. In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic salt, onion powder, lemon
pepper and paprika. Pour over the cooled potatoes and stir to coat.
5. Fold in the pickles and the eggs.
6. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors and then serve.

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SLOW COOKER MOLASSES BAKED BEANS
BY: DANICA FROM DANICAS DAILY

This recipe for Slow Cooker Molasses Baked Beans is


an easy slow-cooker baked beans recipe. It serves 20,
so if you're having a cook-out or guests over for a
potluck, this is a handy side dish recipe. Once you try
these easy slow cooker baked beans from scratch,
you'll never buy the canned beans again. These beans
are packed with flavor from onions, tomato,
molasses, garlic, seasoning, bacon, and more. These
rich, soupy beans are a fabulous accompaniment to a
variety of main dishes.

SERVES: 20
COOKING TIME: 16 HRS ON LOW

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound dry canario or white beans pea, navy, cannellini (not canned)
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (5 ounce) can tomato paste
cup ketchup
cup dark, unsulfured blackstrap molasses
4 cloves garlic, passed through a garlic press
cup dark agave nectar (the dark is better to use than the light) or honey
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional: 1 package lean turkey bacon or center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place beans in a large soup pot or sauce pan and cover with at least 4 inches of water. Soak
overnight. The next day, drain the beans and cover with clean, fresh water plus a bit of sea
salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
2. Place the cooked beans in the slow cooker. Add at least 6 cups of water, completely covering
the beans. Place on low (long cook) setting and cook for 10 hours. The beans are ready
when the skins split. Scoop out 2 cups of the cooking liquid and set aside. Discard the rest of
the liquid and return the beans to the slow cooker.
3. In a medium skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion and garlic. Reduce heat and saut
until soft. Add to beans in the slow cooker.
4. In a small bowl combine tomato paste, ketchup, molasses, agave nectar, mustard, sea salt
and black pepper. Add reserved 2 cups bean-cooking liquid. Mix well. Pour over bean/onion
mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
5. Stir in crumbled bacon, reserving a little to sprinkle on top if desired.

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EASY CORN ON THE COB
BY: WENDY FROM AROUND MY FAMILY TABLE

This corn on the cob recipe for Easy Corn On The Cob is a
great alternative to grilling. This recipe only requires salt,
water, and of course corn, yet it results in the same sweet
taste we have all grown to love. The only difference
between this technique and grilling is that you have to
remove the corn husks before you cook the ears of corn in
your slow cooker. Corn on the cob tastes great with almost
any dish, but you may want to serve this corn on the cob
recipe alongside chicken, beef or fish.

COOKING TIME: 4 HRS ON HIGH

INGREDIENTS:

water
corn on the cob
salt

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fill slow cooker about of the way with water. Season liberally with salt.
2. Clean corn of husk and fibers. Trim slightly to fit into slow cooker. Put into water. Corn will
float.
3. Cook on HIGH for about 3 to 4 hours. Check occasionally and turn/rotate corn so all sides
have a chance in the water.

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SLOW COOKER TEXAS CAVIAR
BY: KAREN FROM 365 DAYS OF SLOW COOKING

Slow Cooker Texas Caviar is a creative slow cooker take


on an easy bean salad recipe. This "caviar" recipe is
made with bell peppers, tomatoes, two types of beans,
wheat berries and more. This slow cooker bean salad
recipe is great for a potluck or as a side for a week night
meal.

SERVES: 30
COOKING TIME: 4 HRS ON HIGH; 8 HRS ON LOW

INGREDIENTS:

yellow onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped finely
1 bunch green onions, chopped finely
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped finely
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2-3 fresh tomatoes on the vine, chopped finely
1 (8-ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing
teaspoon ground coriander
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro, chopped finely
cup dried black beans (or a can of beans)
cup dried white beans (or a can of beans)
cup wheat (to make into wheat berries)

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Rinse and drain the black and white beans. Place in slow cooker (placed in separate slow
cookers so that the white beans wouldnt look gray). Add 4 cups water (to each slow
cooker). Cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, or until tender and
cooked through.
2. The wheat needs to be cooked as well. Add it to a slow cooker with 4 cups of water and cook
on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. You can prepare these all ahead of
time. When the wheat and beans are cooked, drain off all the water.
3. In a large bowl combine the beans, wheat berries, and all the remaining ingredients. Cover
and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving. Serve with tortilla chips as a fresh
salsa.

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NOT-SO-BAKED POTATOES
BY: WENDY FROM AROUND MY FAMILY TABLE

If you can make corn-on-the-cob in your slow


cooker, why not do baked potatoes too. Here is a
super simple Not-So-Baked Potatoes recipe that
will change your life. And, with only three
ingredients, it's quick and low-maintenance. For
those of you who have struggled with the decision
to make baked potatoes for fear of heating up your
kitchen, this recipe for baked potatoes will solve
your problems. Simply season your potatoes with
olive oil and salt and any other spices you desire,
and let your slow cooker finish the job.

COOKING TIME: 6 HRS ON HIGH

INGREDIENTS:

olive oil
kosher salt
potatoes

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Clean potatoes really
well, rub with olive oil and then coat with kosher salt.
2. Place in slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for about 4 to 6 hours. Rotate them occasionally so that
each side has a chance to touch the cooker (helps with even cooking).

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RED, WHITE AND BLUE COBBLER
BY: MEGHAN FROM THE TASTY FORK

Gear up for Memorial Day (or Fourth of July) with


this patriotic Red, White and Blue Cobbler. It's
great for summer holidays because there's no need
to use the oven. Mixed berries and apples give this
slow cooker cobbler its colors. The tartness of the
fruit, plus the flaky crust makes a yummy treat. A
dash of cinnamon off-sets the tartness of the
berries. Garnish your fruit cobbler with whipped
cream or ice cream. Both items pair perfectly with
this warm dessert.
COOKING TIME: 2 HRS ON HIGH; 4 HRS ON LOW

TOPPING INGREDIENTS:

1 cup all-purpose flour


cup light brown sugar
cup white sugar
teaspoon ground cinnamon
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
cup butter, cut into pieces
1 cup chopped pecans

COBBLER INGREDIENTS:

cup white sugar, or to taste


1 tablespoon cornstarch
teaspoon ground ginger
teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 apples peeled, cored, and chopped
2 cups frozen mixed berries
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. For the topping Mix flour, brown sugar, cup of white sugar, teaspoon cinnamon,
nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Combine butter with flour mixture using fingers or a
fork until coarse crumbs form. Stir in pecans and set aside.
2. Whisk together cup sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and teaspoon cinnamon. Place the
apples in a slow cooker, stir in the cornstarch mixture. Toss with lemon juice.
3. Sprinkle the pecan crumb topping on top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or low for 4
hours, until apples are tender. Partially uncover the slow cooker to allow the topping to
harden, about 1 hour. Serve with ice cream or frozen yogurt.

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REFRESHING SUMMER ORANGE MINT CHEESECAKE
BY: HOPE FROM A BUSY MOMS SLOW COOKER ADVENTURES

Sit back, relax, and let your slow cooker bake you a
Refreshing Summer Orange Mint Cheesecake. This
easy slow cooker cheesecake recipe is a light and
tasty treat during the hot summer months.

COOKING TIME: 2 HRS ON LOW

CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS:

1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, softened


cup sugar
cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoons vanilla
juice of an orange
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon orange mint, or regular mint, finely minced
zest of an orange

CRUST INGREDIENTS:

1 cups crushed graham crackers


4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar

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INSTRUCTIONS:
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In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, flour, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the eggs and orange juice until just mixed in.
Stir in the zest and mint.
Spray your baking dish that fits inside your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
Mix together the crust. Spread it on the bottom of your baking dish. Pour the cheesecake
mixture on top of your crust.
Place the dish inside your slow cooker liner and then pour warm water in the slow cooker
so that it comes up about halfway on your baking dish.
Cook on LOW for about 2 hours. You will know its done when it is set in the middle and just
kind of jiggles a little. The edges will also pull away from the dish.
Wait for an hour before you remove this dish from your slow cooker.
Remove your baking dish from the slow cooker and let it cool at room temperature.
Refrigerate the rest of the way until cold and then serve.

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TWO-STEP SMORES DIP
BY: SHAY FROM MIX AND MATCH MAMA

This recipe for Two Step S'mores Dip makes an easy


and delicious dessert. It takes the classic bonfire treat
and turns it into an indoor delight, which means you
can make it all year round. This s'mores dessert
recipe is perfect for any party. All you have to do is
layer condensed milk, marshmallow fluff, and
chocolate chips in your slow cooker. Stir the
ingredients and serve your indoor s'mores recipe
warm with graham crackers.
SERVES: 4
COOKING TIME: HR ON HIGH; 1 HR ON LOW

INGREDIENTS:

1 can Eagle brand milk


1 (16-ounce) container marshmallow fluff
1 cups chocolate chips
graham crackers for dipping

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Layer first 3 ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW 1 hour or HIGH for 30 minutes.
2. Stir, cover, and set temperature to keep warm.
3. Spoon out dip with graham crackers.

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DESSERT SLOW COOKER RECIPES FOR SUMMER


SLOW COOKER PEACH BLUEBERRY CRISP
BY: KAREN FROM 365 DAYS OF SLOW COOKING

This Slow Cooker Peach Blueberry Crisp is the


perfect summer fruit crisp recipe. Make it with fresh
peaches and blueberries (or canned or frozen fruits
off season), along with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon,
butter, and other simple ingredients. This summer
fruit crisp serves 4, so it's a great treat after a
weeknight meal with your family. When it's done
cooking, top it with vanilla ice cream or whipped
cream. Don't heat up your house with your oven,
"bake" this summer treat using your slow cooker.
SERVES: 4
COOKING TIME: 3 HRS ON HIGH
INGREDIENTS:

3 large peaches, peeled and sliced


1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
cup flour
cup quick oat
cup brown sugar
teaspoon cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
cup butter

INSTRUCTIONS:
4. Place sliced peaches and blueberries in bottom of a greased 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir
in the tapioca.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oatmeal, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Cut the butter in with a pastry blender or fork. Mixture should be crumbly. Sprinkle over the
peaches.
7. Cover the slow cooker with a paper towel. Then place the lid securely over the paper towel.
8. Cook on HIGH for 1 -3 hours (depending on how hot your slow cooker cooks).
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DESSERT SLOW COOKER RECIPES FOR SUMMER


SIMPLE SLOW COOKER APPLE PIE
BY: LISA FROM FLOUR ME WITH LOVE

Simple Slow Cooker Apple Pie is a perfect


apple pie recipe that requires simple
ingredients--many of which, you likely
already have in your pantry. This
scrumptious apple pie recipe cooks all day, so
you can prep it, and then leave it to cook for
hours. When it's done, you'll have warm,
sweet apple pie. Top it off with ice cream or
whipped cream for the ultimate plate of
dessert. This apple pie recipe is a sweet treat
any time of year.

COOKING TIME: 7 HRS ON LOW

INGREDIENTS:

8 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced


1 teaspoons cinnamon
teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cups biscuit baking mix, divided in half
cup brown sugar
teaspoon cinnamon

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Toss the apples, 1 teaspoons cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Place these into the
greased slow cooker.
3. Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, butter, and cup baking mix. Pour over the
apples.
4. Combine brown sugar, remaining cup baking mix, and teaspoon cinnamon together.
Cut in 3 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Sprinkle over the apples and batter. Do not stir.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours. Spoon some out and top with whipped cream.

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DESSERT SLOW COOKER RECIPES FOR SUMMER


BERRY COBBLER FOR EIGHT
BY: SHERYL FROM LADY BEHIND THE CURTAIN

Berry Cobbler for Eight is one of the best fruit cobbler recipes you
can make when you're having guests over--or, if you want leftovers!
This slow cooker cobbler recipe incorporates a fruit mixture of
strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, for a rich and beautiful
color on your plate, and a harmonious blend of fruit flavors in your
mouth. Top this hot fruit cobbler off with vanilla ice cream, and
enjoy it on a cold winter night or on a lazy summer day.
SERVES: 8
COOKING TIME: 2 HRS ON HIGH
INGREDIENTS:

1 cups all-purpose flour, divided


2 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
cup milk
2 tablespoons oil
teaspoon salt
4 cups fresh or frozen berries, thawed

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. In
a small bowl, combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
(batter will be thick). Spread batter evenly onto the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker coated
with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the salt, remaining flour and sugar; add berries and toss to coat.
Spread over batter.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted into cobbler comes
out clean. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

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DESSERT SLOW COOKER RECIPES FOR SUMMER


SMORES BROWNIES IN A MUG
BY: SARAH FROM REPEAT CRAFTER ME

Did you ever wonder if you could make brownies in a slow


cooker? You can with this recipe for S'mores Brownies in a
Mug, which makes individual portions of the delightful
dessert. Make these slow cooker brownies straight from the
boxed mix. It's so quick and easy, especially with only three
ingredients. Add graham crackers and marshmallow cream
on top and you have a delicious slow cooker brownie recipe
that the whole family will enjoy.

SERVES: 4
COOKING TIME: 3 HRS ON HIGH
INGREDIENTS:

brownie mix
ingredients brownie mix calls for
marshmallow crme
graham crackers, crushed

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix brownies according to directions.
2. Spray inside of 4 mugs with cooking spray. Fill them no more than halfway with batter.
3. Set in slow cooker and cook on HIGH for approximately 3 hours, or until inserted toothpick
comes out clean.
4. Use an oven mitt to remove mugs from slow cooker. Let them cool.
5. Top with marshmallow crme. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top.

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THANK YOU
THE FOLLOWING BLOGGERS & COMPANIES MADE THIS ECOOKBOOK POSSIBLE:

Karen from 365 Days of Slow Cooking

Stephanie from A Year of Slow Cooking

Sheryl from Lady Behind the Curtain

Mary from Deep South Dish

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Mary from One Perfect Bite

Amanda from Amandas Cookin

Anne-Marie from This Mama Cooks!

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Moms With Crock Pots

Mai-Lis from A Sunshiny Day

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Wendy from Around My Family Table

Shay from Mix and Match Mama

Lisa from Flour Me With Love

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Meghan from The Tasty Fork

Sarah from The Magical Slow Cooker

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