Slow Cooker Champions

A crock full of bubbling goodness is a special delight as the cold weather edges in around us. It’s easy to get carried away with enthusiasm for the convenience that the slow cooker provides, but if you’re not an experienced slow cooker cook, it’s easy for modified recipes to go awry. Explore some of these tried and true slow cooker favorites with us this month as we consider what goes into making slow cooker recipes work.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. Slow cooking is a great way to get a lean cut of meat to fork-friendly tenderness.

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value. Vegetable soup tastes best when the flavors have time to develop over low heat.

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Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. Slow cooking methods can take lentils from meh to more-ish, as in this easy chili.

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value. Slow cooking lends itself beautifully to using a small amount of saltier meat to flavor a nutritious dish.

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