Crock Pot, Instapot & Airfryer Recipes

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 […]

Spicy Chicken Chili Verde   Ingredients: 1 pound skinned and boned chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup salsa verde 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon hot sauce ½ teaspoon pepper 1 […]

Slow Cooker Crab and Corn Soup Ingredients: 1 quart chicken stock 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped onion 32-ounces fresh or frozen corn 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 (6-ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream 1 avocado, for garnish Directions: 1. Put the […]

Orange-Rosemary Poached Salmon   Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice 1 cup vegetable broth ½ cup fresh parsley leaves 3 tablespoons butter 6 garlic cloves, pressed 2 (5-inch) sprigs fresh rosemary 1 navel orange, sliced 4 (6 ounce) skinless salmon fillets (½ to ¾ inch thick) 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons orange zest ½ teaspoon freshly […]

Game Day Chili   Ingredients: 3¼ pound ground chuck 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 3 (14½ ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained 3 (10¾ ounce) cans tomato soup 1 (16 ounce) can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 5 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon […]

Slow Cooker Curried Shrimp   Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 cups cooked shrimp 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 cup sour cream Rice for serving Directions: 1. Put all ingredients EXCEPT sour cream into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours. 2. Stir in […]

Slow Cooker Thanksgiving-Style Stuffing   Ingredients: Vegetable oil spray 2 pounds high-quality white sandwich bread, cut into ½-inch cubes (16 cups) 12 ounces Italian sausage, removed from its casing 4 tablespoons (½ stick ) unsalted butter 2 onions, minced 3 celery ribs, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried 2 tablespoons minced […]

Orange Cinnamon Boneless Pork   Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons butter 4 boneless pork chops, about 2 pounds 1 cup pineapple juice 2 cups orange juice 1 cup raisins 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons flour Directions: 1. Heat butter in large skillet, and brown pork. 2. Remove pork cutlets to slow […]

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Sausage and Applewood Bacon Ingredients: 1 package Smoked Sausage (about 1 pound) 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2-1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded white or sharp […]

Slow Cooker Creamy Ham and Potato Soup   Ingredients: 1 thick slice smoked ham (about one pound), cubed 1 onion, finely chopped 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth 2 cups water 5 large potatoes, diced 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups […]

Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers Ingredients: 2 pounds Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 medium onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) italian-style stewed tomatoes 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: 1. Place […]

Hearty Boston Baked Beans with Slabs of Bacon Ingredients: 2 pounds small dry white beans 12 cups water olive oil 1 pound thick-sliced homestyle bacon, each slice cut into thirds 1 cup molasses 3/4 cup finely chopped onions 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 Tablespoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons salt Directions: 1. Soak beans […]

Pork Chops with Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing Ingredients: 6 boneless pork loin chops, about 1-1/2 pounds Nonstick cooking spray 1 large onion, chopped 3/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups unseasoned cornbread stuffing mix 1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken […]

Ham with Red Potatoes Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and sliced 8 ounces thinly sliced ham 2 poblano chile peppers, cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack, or Pepper-Jack cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro Directions: 1. Combine all […]

Roadside Southern Pork Barbecue Ingredients: 1 (5-7 pound) fresh pork shoulder 1 cup catsup 3/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: 1. Place pork […]

Sesame Orange Pork Chops Ingredients: 3 pounds pork chops 2 cups orange juice 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 2 cans mandarin oranges drained, (11 ounces each) 1 can pineapple tidbits drained, (8 ounces) 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds Directions: 1. Place pork chops into the crock pot.  In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar with the […]

Apple Orchard Pork Loin Chops Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops (1½ pounds), well trimmed 3 medium granny smith apples peeled, cored and sliced 2 teaspoons butter, cubed 2 cups apple butter ¼ cup water ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Directions: 1. In skillet, brown pork chops quickly; drain well. 2. Arrange a layer of sliced […]

Crock Pot Pork Tamale Pie Ingredients: 3 cups beef broth 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 pound pork sausage 1 pound stew meat cut into small cubes 2 medium onions, chopped 3/4 cup finely chopped celery 2 mild green chile peppers, seeded and chopped 3/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 cups […]