Crock Pot, Instapot & Airfryer Recipes

For tired moms and busy nights, dump dinners are a lifesaver. But what are dump dinners, exactly? Dump dinner refers to putting most of the ingredients into one pot, like a crockpot or casserole dish, and having most of the work done already. You can make a dump dinner with your oven, stovetop, or, my […]

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 How to Precook Frozen Chicken Using a Crock Pot When a recipe calls for cooked chicken, it extends the prep and cooking time quite a lot if you don’t have cooked chicken on hand. You can buy it at the supermarket, but it can be expensive to buy prepared foods. A simple solution is to […]

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German Sauerbraten with Cabbage and Apples Ingredients: 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium beef broth 1 cup water 1 cup cider vinegar ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cloves 1 (4 pound) top round roast or eye-of-round roast, all visible fat discarded 2 teaspoons canola […]

Crockpot Rice, Corn, and Spinach Casserole Ingredients: 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, partially thawed but not drained 1 1/2 cups white rice, uncooked 10 3/4 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup (canned or homemade) 2 cups water 4 ounces diced green chiles 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 teaspoon garlic […]

Crock Pot Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole Ingredients: 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in tomato puree 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chunky salsa 6 ounces tomato paste 1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 4 ounces diced green chiles 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 1/2 […]

Slow Cooker Italian Ravioli Stew   Ingredients: 2 cups sliced carrots 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth 2 (14 ounce) cans Italian style diced tomatoes, undrained 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 9 ounce package refrigerated cheese […]

Potato Stuffed Cabbage   Ingredients: 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 large head cabbage 5 pounds potatoes 2 small onions 1/2  cup rice, uncooked 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1  (28 ounce) can Italian style tomatoes, undrained 1 large apple, peeled and sliced 1/4  teaspoon ground ginger Directions: 1. Add […]

Hearty Cabbage Soup Ingredients : 2 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, chopped 5 stalks celery, chopped 8 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained 1 small head cabbage, chopped 1 Tablespoon vegetable boullion granules 24 ounces tomato sauce 3 cups vegetable stock 2 cloves garlic minced Directions: 1. Place […]

Meatless Sweet Potato Chili Ingredients: 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 14 ounce can diced tomatoes 2 Tablespoons chili powder 1 Tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks 1 clove garlic, minced 15 ounce can kidney beans 15 ounce […]

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Pot Pie Ingredients : 1 cup vegetable broth 2 large potatoes, cubed 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 small onion, diced 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 […]

Penne with Italian Eggplant and Mushroom Sauce Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can Italian-style tomatoes (28 ounce), cut up 1 can tomato paste (6 ounce), Italian-style 8 oz. mushrooms sliced and lightly sautéed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup water 3 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed 1/2 […]

Asian Barley with Cashews Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup hulled barley 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup chopped celery 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 1 yellow onion, peeled and minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped cashews Directions: 1. Heat skillet over medium heat […]

Crock Pot Caponata Ingredients: 4 cups eggplants cut into 1-inch cubes 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup) 10 3/4 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup (canned or homemade) 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup sliced green olives 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 1 […]

Corn Bread and Bean Casserole Ingredients: Filling: 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 15 ounces red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 15 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained 14 ounces diced tomatoes 8 ounces tomato sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon […]

Arroz con Queso Ingredients: 8 ounces canned whole tomatoes, crushed 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained 1-1/2 cups uncooked converted long-grain rice 1 onion, chopped 1 cup ricotta cheese 4 ounces chopped green chilies 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 3 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, divided   Directions: 1. Combine tomatoes, […]

Meatless Sloppy Joes Ingredients: 2 cups thinly sliced onions 2 cups chopped green bell peppers 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and mashed 8 ounces tomato sauce 2 Tablespoons ketchup 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder 4 sandwich rolls, split Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients (except rolls) in […]

Manchego Italian Eggplant Ingredients: 4 large eggplants 1 cup flour 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 25-1/2 ounces roasted garlic flavor pasta sauce, divided 3 Tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided 1 cup grated manchego cheese, divided 24 ounces marinara sauce, divided Directions: 1. Peel eggplants and slice horizontally into 3/4-inch-thick pieces. 2. Place flour […]

Southwestern Stuffed Peppers Ingredients: 4 green bell peppers 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained 6 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese 3/4 cup medium salsa 1/2 cup frozen corn 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin sour cream (optional) Directions: 1. Cut […]

Gratin Potatoes with Asiago Cheese and Broccoli   Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 6 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 small (approx. 10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets 1 cup grated Asiago cheese 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups heavy cream Directions: 1. Boil potatoes over […]

Penne Pasta Zuppa Ingredients: 15 ounces white beans 2 medium yellow squash, diced 2 ripe tomatoes, diced 2 small red potatoes, cubed 2 leeks, sliced lengthwise into quarters then chopped 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1/4 pound fresh green beans, washed, stemmed and diced 2 fresh sage leaves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black […]

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients: 6 cups macaroni, cooked 2 Tablespoons butter 4 cups evaporated milk 24 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper sliced mushrooms (optional) Directions: 1. Toss macaroni with butter in large bowl. 2. Stir in evaporated milk, cheese, salt and pepper. Add mushrooms if using. Place mixture […]

Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo   Ingredients: 32 ounces cremini mushrooms, cut into thirds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 16 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup butter, cut into pieces 1 pound fettuccine chopped fresh Italian […]