Category: slow cooker

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This slow cooker pulled pork recipe is one of my family’s favorites, makes great sandwiches, and is ridiculously easy!  As a working mom (I work as an ob/gyn registered nurse three days a week), I have a great appreciation for food that tastes good, but requires very little prep from me.  Even if you don’t work outside the home, let’s be honest…there are just some days (maybe a lot of them!) that you would rather be doing something with your kids than spending a bunch of time in the kitchen, right?         Barbacoa (Pulled Pork) Sandwiches  ...

slow cooker, slow cooker recipes, mexican food, chicken, taco

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Easy Salsa Chicken

I work as a nurse on top of mommy, household duties, and blogging, so I LOVE miracle recipes like easy salsa chicken where the leftovers can turn into other meals.  Less work for me and often more economical, too!  Who doesn’t want to keep their money?  I love this recipe because I can usually make it into 3 different meals.  If you don’t want to have chicken 3 days in a row, no worries.  Just break your leftovers down into 2 containers, throw it in the freezer, and it is ready when you are.  Oh, and did I mention you...

Mexican Food, Chicken, Slow cooker

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Chicken Soft Tacos

We love Mexican food at our house…don’t you?  One of my favorites is chicken tacos.  Here’s a yummy recipe for the chicken to use in soft tacos, salads, or anything that you want to have a hint of southwest flair!     Chicken Soft Tacos       In the crockpot, place 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 package of dry taco seasoning 1 package of dry chicken gravy mix (sounds weird…but trust me, this is gonna be good!) 1 small can chicken broth 1 Tbsp diced green chilis Slow cook on low for six hours.  About four hours into the...

roast beef, slow cooker

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French Dip Au Jus Sandwiches

This French dip au jus sandwich recipe is an old standby that my family loves…I have made it for years.  One of my friends that I knew back in college (20+ years ago!) but have since lost track of gave me this recipe.  It is easy, wonderful, hearty, and much-loved at my house!  It is cooked in the slow cooker and so easy to make!     French Dip Au Jus Sandwiches       Slow cook the following ingredients in a crock pot for six hours on low: 1 Chuck roast (beef) 1 cup of water 1 packet of dry au...